Spring 2023 INDS Capstone Presentations

May 12, 2023
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Chasida Lurie Fertel
“Using Afterschool Time to build the self-esteem of students with learning differences”
INDS B.A.: Educational Psychology and Entrepreneurship
Vickie Williams, Education
Kevin Fulmer, Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship
Steven McAlpine, Individualized Study


Bilqiis Sheikh-Issa
“Analyzing the Impact of Youth Leadership on Mental Health Literacy of Black Youth”
INDS B.A.: Community Healing Practices
Elisabeth Chakmakian, Social Work
Joby Taylor, Shriver Peaceworker Program
Carrie Sauter, Individualized Study


Meyer Fishman
“Affective Healing Through Music: Emotional Intention and Interpretation”
INDS B.A.: Music Psychology
Elisabeth Chakmakian, Social Work
Joseph Siu, Music
Carrie Sauter, Individualized Study


Trenton Mercadel
“Using Convolutional Neural Networks to Understand Reward Guided-Decision Making in Fighting Games: A Grant Proposal”
INDS B.A.: Cognitive Science
Don Engel, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Mick Bonner, Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University
Eric Brown, Individualized Study


Tea Decker
“An Exploration of Theatrical Season Planning within Delaware Valley Community Theatres”
INDS B.A.: Arts Management
Eric Abele, Theatre
Marshall Garrett, Freelance Theatre Director
Carrie Sauter, Individualized Study