Welcome to Rochester Christian University’s semiannual Capstone Conference, where we join together to celebrate our vibrant academic community and present the academic achievements and capstone projects of dozens of Rochester Christian University students.
As is always the case, this semester’s program boasts a diversity of subject matter and a display of critical thinking as reflected in our students’ printed and electronic posters, scholarly papers, executive simulations, public relations campaigns for real-world clients, and many others.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Spring 2026 Projects
Abigail G. Witt
Nursing
Lake Orion, MI
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Aidan Baker
Psychology
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Positive Psychological Factors as Predictors of Perceived Performance in Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Aiden James Sheridan
Biology
Sterling Heights, MI
TBA
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Aisha Gray
Management
Goodrich, MI
Jet Blue Airways
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Alanna Gray
Management
Goodrich, MI
Jet Blue Airways
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Alexander Michael Miller
Management
DeWitt, MI
Tesla, Inc.
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Alexandria E. Andrus
Early Childhood Studies
Monroe, MI
Capstone Conference
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Brenden William Duff
Nursing
Applegate, MI
Clear Lines, Safer Lives: Implementing Standardized IV Tubing Labeling to Reduce Medication Errors in a Coronary Care Unit
Poster
PowerPoint
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Brian Henry
Management
Waterford, MI
Tesla, Inc.
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Brittany L. Franks
Early Childhood Studies
Lincoln Park, MI
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Chad Kocsis
Information Systems & Cybersecurity
St. Clair, MI
Smart Campus Management System
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Chandler Ellison
Public Health
Troy, MI
Adopting and Adapting a Liveable Community Framework to Design an Instrument for Field Data Collection
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Cyrus Ilyas Daniel Watkins
Interdisciplinary Studies
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Battle for Attention in the Digital Age: A Mindfulness-Based Response
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Dakia C. Fields
Early Childhood Studies
Detroit, MI
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Daniela Lopez
Early Childhood Studies
Pontiac, MI
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Danielle Marie Waters
Early Childhood Studies
Detroit, MI
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Dean Aune
Accounting
Imlay City, MI
Caterpillar, Inc.
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Edit Baci
Communication and Media Studies
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Errors in the 60-Minute Benghazi Report
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Ella Burger
Nursing
Macomb, MI
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Emma Cronkright
Healthcare Administration
Burton, MI
Enhancing Operational Efficiency for Brookdale Senior Living
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Estaban Arango Suarez
Accounting
Medellin, Columbia
Tesla, Inc.
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Faith Marie Staley
Nursing
Garden City, MI
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Gadiel Herrera
Management
Tesla, Inc.
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Gorjan Zilkovski
Accounting
Sterling Heights, MI
American Red Cross
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Graycee Bills
Nursing
Washington Twp, MI
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Griffin J. Hernalsteen
Psychology
Macomb, MI
More Than an Athlete: Athletic Identity Foreclosure & Emotional Distress in College Sports
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Hannah Traczynski
Communication and Media Studies
Ethical Responsibility in True Crime Media
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Isabella Clare Ames
Healthcare Administration
Romeo, MI
Improving Patient Billing Transparency and Financial Communication at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
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Isabelle Grace Goike
Communication and Media Studies
Chesterfield, MI
The Princess of Wales Manipulates Her Mother’s Day Photo
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Jailen D. Tatum
Psychology
Comstock Park, MI
Rate of Stress Between Athletes in New Programs as Compared to Existing Programs and Non-Athlete College Students
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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James Fisher
Digital Marketing
Armada, MI
American Red Cross
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James Saxinger III
Communication and Media
Madison Heights, MI
TBA
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Jayden Peterson
Health Sciences
Davisburg, MI
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Jazmin Brant
Behavioral Science
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, Canada
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Jeffrey Preston
Psychology
Holly, MI
The Yips: Impact of Role Within a Team on Severity and Frequency of Skill Inhibition in Social Environments
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Jersey R. Scott
Psychology
Marion, MI
Benefits of Using Social Media to Cope With the Mental Distress of Sports-Related Injuries
PowerPoint
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Jessica Lemeni
Healthcare Administration
Shelby Twp, MI
A Proposal For Privacy and Data Protection in Delta Dental (Michigan) Management
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Kade Bacon
Financial Planning
Casper, WY
Jet Blue, Inc.
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Karli Rohraff
Psychology
Westland, MI
Grit and Learned Resilience and Its Influence on Stress Management Between Athletes and Non-Athletes
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Katelynn Gage
Elementary Education
Clio, MI
TBA
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Katy Meininger
Media & Communication
Macomb, MI
TBA
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Kaylie Rickert
Psychology
Marine City, MI
Mental Health Effects on Athletes Who Were Forced to Retire Post-Injury Compared to Those Who Voluntarily Retired
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Kendal McIntosh
Communication and Media Studies
Waterford, MI
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Kennedy Louise Fraser
Nursing
Rochester Hills, MI
Closing the Communication Loop: Optimizing Patient Outcomes Through Standardized Nursing Report
Poster
PowerPoint
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Kristopher Tauzik
Biology
Macomb, MI
The Effectiveness of Different Grassland Restoration Techniques in Degraded Ecosystems
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Lauren Taylor Kondurak
Management
Macomb, MI
Tesla, Inc.
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Leah Ringstad
Communication and Media Studies
Harrison Twp, MI
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Loren E. Glenn
Early Childhood Studies
Harper Woods, MI
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Mackenzie Fournier
Nursing
Marysville, MI
Steps to Better Care: Increasing Nurses’ Confidence in Patient Ambulation Through Structured Communication and Accessible Mobility Resources
Poster
PowerPoint
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Mackenzie G. Montagano
Psychology
Clarkston, MI
A Correlational Study Between the Big Five Personality Traits and Feelings of Nostalgia
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Mackenzie Jean Murdock
Management
Madison Heights, MI
Caterpillar, Inc.
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Mae Barringer
Healthcare Administration
Freeland, MI
Improving Postpartum Lactation Support and Breast Pump Access at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
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Makayla Pasternak
Nursing
North Branch, MI
The Pause That Heals: Strengthening Emergency Teams Through Post-Critical Event Debriefing
Poster
PowerPoint
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Maverick Ballo
Information Systems Programming
TBA
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Melissa Givens
Healthcare Administration
Plymouth, MI
A Proposal: Strengthening Patient Safety & Workforce Stability for DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
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Melissa Marshment
Early Childhood Studies
Brown City, MI
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Mya P. Freeland
Nursing
St. Clair, MI
Silencing the Noise Without Sacrificing Safety: An Evidence-Based Approach to Alarm Fatigue in the ICU
Poster
PowerPoint
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Nataleigh R. Eagle
Nursing
Monroe, MI
Wrapped in Safety: The Role of Protecting Pediatric Patients with Accurate Identification Wristbands
Poster
PowerPoint
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Nilla Kanjoma
Interdisciplinary Studies
Lilongwe, Malawi
Street Outreach Teams
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Noah R. Nelson
Psychology
Sterling Heights, MI
Generational Differences in Mental Health: Comparing the Effects of Social Media Use on Isolation and Loneliness Among Different Generations
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
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Olivia Duffy
Communication and Media Studies
Shelby Twp, MI
The Ethical Responsibility of TikTok in Protecting Underage Users
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Paige M. Mlynarek
Psychology
Lake Orion, MI
Exploring the Relationship Between Dietary Patterns and Psychological Well-Being in Adults
Poster
PowerPoint
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Patrick Harrington
Digital Marketing
TBA
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Peyton C. Frederick
Digital Marketing
Owosso, MI
American Red Cross
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Rachael Makenna Winkel
Nursing
Silvis, IL
Life Lines: Preventing Infection Through PIVC Protocol
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Riley K. Sparre
Nursing
White Lake, MI
Bridging the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Approach Reinforcing Nurse-Family Engagement by Combating Perceived Barriers to Bedside Shift Report in the PICU
Poster
PowerPoint
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Samantha Johns
Management
Sterling Heights, MI
Caterpillar, Inc.
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Sara Ritchie
Behavioral Science
Flint, MI
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Savannah R. Stankowski
Management
Madison Heights, MI
Caterpillar, Inc.
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Sophia Adriana Sinacola
Psychology & Nursing
Oxford, MI
Psychology: Generational Differences in Coping Skills when Handling Uncertainty in Life Events
Poster
PowerPoint
Paper
Nursing: A Nurse-Led Intervention to Validate Family Caregiver Competence Prior to Discharge
Poster
PowerPoint
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Sydney Hawks
Management
Sterling Heights, MI
American Red Cross
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Trevor Rea
Healthcare Administration
Iron Mountain, MI
Strengthening Community Illness Through Electronic Illness Reporting System
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Victoria Lang
Behavioral Science
Mental Health Effects on Athletes Who Were Forced to Retire Post-Injury Compared to Those Who Voluntarily Retired
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Vir S. Chowdhary
Psychology
Delhi, India
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William Asare
Biology
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Crispr and the Human Germline
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