Tuesday, April 1
CAUSES Research Week Schedule
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Van Ness Campus
Building 71, 5th Floor, Multipurpose Room
2 - 7 p.m.
Van Ness Campus
Building 32, Suite 200
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Dean Dwayne Jones and Associate Dean Anna Franz |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Poster Session | Dr. Schweitzer |
| Assessing Ecological Stewardship in the Nation's Capital: Applying STEW-MAP in Washington DC | Drs. A. Huron and Gearin | |
| Obesity Study Using Nutritional Genomics | Dr. Y Li | |
| How Parental Choices Contribute to Childhood Obesity: Exploring the Impact of Parenting Decisions on Health Outcomes | Selvia Riad | |
| Impact of genotype and groundcover on pest susceptibility, disease susceptibility, nutrient content, and consumer acceptance in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. | Caitlin G. Arlotta | |
| Can NEPA Phase 2 Assist the Environmental Justice Movement in 2025? | Sharelene Reed | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Opening remarks | Dean Jones, Associate Dean Franz |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Food Justice Key Note and Luncheon | |
| Food Justice in American Cities | Dr. Sabine O' Hara | |
| Long-standing Urban Food Systems of Lima | Dr. Jean Pierre Crousse | |
| Food and Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities in Arid Cities | Dr. Steffen Lehman | |
| 2 p.m. | Oral Presentations | Dr. Schweitzer |
| 2:15 p.m. | How Creatine Supplementation can Support Muscle Recovery and Injury Prevention in Plant-Based Women | Mariah McPherson |
| 2:30 p.m. | Seasonal Changes in Skin Carotenoid Scores a.m.ong Diverse Individuals | Dr. Schweitzer |
| 2:45 p.m. | Alternative Urban Food Provisioning Networks: The Role of Food Self-Provisioning (FSP) in Addressing Urban Food Insecurity | Christopher Iweriebor |
| 3 p.m. | Oak Health in the District of Columbia | Frederick Rischmiller |
| 3:30 p.m. | 16th Street Greens | Anacostia High School Seniors |
| 3:45 p.m. | Windowsill Lettuce: Evaluation of Simple, Indoor-Agriculture Vegetable Growing Methods | Adegoke George |
| 4 p.m. | Case study: Urban Agriculture Collaboration Opportunities, The Gambia | Andy Blunk |
| 4:15 p.m. | Growing Vegetables Utilizing Repurposed Urban Waste Materials | Andy Blunk |
| 4:30 p.m. | Sustainable Agriculture: Life Cycle Assessment and GHG Emissions Reduction in Hydroponic vs. Conventional Farming | Sudhir Yadav |
| 4:45 p.m. | Break | |
| 5 p.m. | Architecture Introductions | Dr. Kinzer |
| 5:15 p.m. | Value-Inclusive Design For Learning Outcomes: Promoting Social Equity and Inclusion in Architectural Education and Practice | Eric Harris |
| 5:30 p.m. | Sustainable and Flood-Adaptive Housing in Bangladesh | Md Redwan Isla.m. |
| 5:45 p.m. | Rebuilding the Third Temple: Bridging Prophecy, Architecture, and Modern Innovation | Trevor Bellew |
| 6 p.m. | Redefining Spaces for Animal Welfare: The Design of a Comprehensive Animal Shelter and Treatment Center | Cesar Borges dos Santos |
| 6:15 p.m. | Inclusive Communal Design: The community garden | Namdi Oaks |
| 6:30 p.m. | Why Not Shop? A Food Security Center in Seat Pleasant | A. Shalom Sabater |