Global Symposium
November 15, 2023
Welcome to the 11th annual Global Symposium at Appalachian State University!
This year's hybrid symposium will take place on the 1st floor of the Plemmons Student Union in rooms 137A, 137B, 137C, 165, 169, and 122 and on Zoom. The format and exact location of each presentation is indicated below.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2023 GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM
The Appalachian Global Symposium is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share their global work on a professional platform while simultaneously contributing to global learning at Appalachian. Symposium presenters will discuss a variety of topics including science, technology, business, education, music and politics.
8:30am am - Opening Ceremony
Please join us for the Global Symposium Opening Ceremony for a light breakfast and welcoming remarks.
AGENDA
8:30-8:45am - Light breakfast and International Photo Contest slideshow
8:45am - Welcoming remarks by Chrissie Faupel, Executive Director of OIED
9:00am - The Global Symposium sessions begin! Please join us for presentations at 9:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am.
In-person sessions in PSU 122 (Roan Mountain)
Compiling a Bibliography of Indigenous Children's Literature
by Paul Worley and Emily Horvath
Health and Lifestyle Insights from My Study Abroad Experience in Costa Rica
by Sydney Fink
In-person session in PSU 137A (Calloway Peak)
App State Students Around the World: a Panel Discussion of Study Abroad Experiences from Thailand, Japan, Netherlands, Italy and the UK
by Kalin Bradley, Connor Montoya, Shea Raiola, Madi Langworthy and Sydney Markovics
In-person sessions in PSU 137B (Macrae Peak)
Developing Students’ Cultural Intelligence through Collaborative International Online Learning (COIL)
by Rachel Shinnar
Multiple Ways of Teaching Virtual Exchange Classes
by Jeanne Dubino
In-person sessions in PSU 137C (Attic Window)
Exploring smokers' views of a smoke-free stadium in Ireland: A qualitative study
by Christopher Seitz
Video journalism at the Hungarian online media
by Gyorgyi Retfalvi
In-person session in PSU 165 (Elk Knob)
Honey Bee Global Issues Role of Automated Monitoring Systems
by Rahman Tashakkori
In-person session in PSU 169 (Three Top Mountain)
The Final Debrief: Evaluation of Simulation-Based Learning for Ethiopia's First Modern EMS System
by Lee Wittmann, Dr. Rebecca Liljestrand, Dr. Brian MacHarg, Pat Patterson, Dr. Emnet Shimber and Kelly Wittmann
In-person sessions in PSU 122 (Roan Mountain)
Collaboration and Creativity: The International Video Essay Research Network (IVERN)
by Maria Pramaggiore
Studying Abroad Ethically in (Post)Conflict Countries: An ASU Case Study in Northern Ireland
by Belinda Walzer and Jessica Martell
In-person session in PSU 137A (Calloway Peak)
Part 2 of App State Students Around the World: Spotlight on Spain! A Panel Discussion of Study Abroad Experiences from Barcelona, Madrid, and Sevilla
by Kalin Bradley, Leonardo Negrete-Perez, Grace Knapp, Anya Pennisi, Mia Bocko
In-person sessions in PSU 137B (Macrae Peak)
Are the futures of Egyptology buried in the past? Perspectives from the 2023 International Congress of Egyptologists in Leiden
by Erin Peters
Empowering Experiential Learning: ChatGPT as Co-Pilot for Understanding Sustainable Development Goals in Spain and Japan Study Abroad Trips
by Chien-Hung (Charlie) Chen
In-person sessions in PSU 137C (Attic Window)
The Next Steps: Racial Justice in South Africa
by Matthew Robinson
When Fighting Terrorism Promotes Terrorist Safe Havens: Experimental Evidence from the Lake Chad Basin
by Peter Thompson and Jillian Foster
In-person session in PSU 165 (Elk Knob)
Encouraging Global Engagement with the Appalachian State University Loft in NYC: Connecting Students with a World of Opportunities
by Kendra Souza and Benjamin Souza
In-person session in PSU 169 (Three Top Mountain)
Global Leadership Exchange
by Megan Kasper and Maddie Vargas
In-person sessions in PSU 122 (Roan Mountain)
Planning in High Places: North Carolina’s High Country and the Scottish Highlands
by Elizabeth Shay and Shea Bruer
Political Marketing in Watauga County, A Case Study of The Williamsons
by Sophie Jae Mead and Lubna Nafees
In-person sessions in PSU 137A (Calloway Peak)
Effect of Climate Change on Adolescents and Young Adults’ Mental Health, 2013-2023
by Mutshidzi Mulondo, Martie Thompson, Tandrea Carter and Sithembiso Ndlovu
Tropical Forest Ecology and Development in Costa Rica: Connecting Research, Learning, and Partnerships
by Rick Rheingans, Morgan Gill, Rylee Strassner and Julia Showalter
In-person session in PSU 137B (Macrae Peak)
Unraveling the Threads: Exploring Indian Theatrical Costumes
by Saloni Mahajan
Invisibility in Global to Local Connections
by Trent Margrif
In-person sessions in PSU 137C (Attic Window)
Geopolitical factors influencing citizens’ genetically modified policy preferences: Experimental evidence from Ghana
by Peter Thompson and Matt Ogwu
International Climate Negotiations: My Experience at COP27
by Matthew Mair
Or join Zoom session from PSU 165 (Elk Knob room)
Building and maintaining relationships by international exchange students at App State based on own research
by Radoslaw Stanislawiak
The Appalachian Loft in New York: an Ideal Site for Your Students' Global Learning (faculty-focused session)
by Beverly Moser
How Nationally Competitive Scholarships Can Support Undergraduate Research in the STEM Fields
by Johnna Reisner and James Auwn