Research under the supervision and guidance of faculty is an important opportunity for experiential learning by Elms students to advance their disciplinary and professional skills. Where available, student research posters are available by hyperlink below.

• Joe Potter: Joe Potter Time and Relationships in Poetry & Music

• Reagan Os: Impact of the LOOK Act on the Education of English Learners in Massachusetts

• Joe Zeno: The Impact of Parasitic Activity in Pollution Efforts By Bumble Bees

• Pedro deJesus: Impact of the LOOK Act on the Education of English Learners in Massachusetts

• Emily Tuohey: Acquired Brain Injury and Alternative Augmentative Communication: Barriers and Supports

• Charlotte Michaud: Impact of the LOOK Act on the Education of English Learners in Massachusetts

• Niamh Murphy: Computer Science Experiential Opportunities: Information Technology & Data Analytics

• Simon Abbott: The importance of the floral scent of herbivore-damaged Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) flowers

• Savanna Mason: Microbiome Research with Dr. Janet Williams of Elms College

• Samantha Jones: Growing, Denaturing, and Analyzing Relations of Tau Proteins and Prostate Cancer Cells

Note: Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 researchers were featured at the Fall 2021 Experiential Learning Showcase. Additional researchers during 2021-22 included:

• Michelle Redenz: Growing, Denaturing, and Analyzing Relations of Tau Proteins and Prostate Cancer Cells

• Lena Legault-Ross: Growing, Denaturing, and Analyzing Relations of Tau Proteins and Prostate Cancer Cells

• Alyssa Moore: Growing, Denaturing, and Analyzing Relations of Tau Proteins and Prostate Cancer Cells

• John Goebel: Detection of Tau in the brains of blast mice.

• Clauton Kum: Detection of Tau in the brains of blast mice.

Supported by the generosity of the Davis Education Foundation, the Office of Experiential Learning offered Faculty Experiential Learning Teaching (FELT) grants for 2021-2022, professional development, and other logistical and financial support to the following new initiatives to expand experiential learning opportunities in the Elms curriculum:

• CSD 2000 - Professional Communication in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Presenters to include: Karly Setterstrom, Tara Piantaggini, Megan Lawson, Brady Spaulding, Ava Laroche, Caitlin Mosher, Sydney Kennison, Autumn Strange, Zmara Harrison, Emily Cheevers, Samantha Bassell

• REL 2201 - Good Habits: The History and Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Presenters to include: Kayla Joyce, Caitlynn Tippett, Nevaeh Weldon

• IDS 1008 - First Year Seminar Honors Sections. Presenters to include: Brooke Bailey, Kaylee Bishop. George Chaya, Raul Combe, Kaitlyn Cosmos, Jeselica Delgado-Ruiz, Jayden Dow, Hannah Duggan, Kaitlyn Grassia, Joy Harris, Dylan Holubowich, Madisson Hussey, Devin Kazarian, Hudson Laflamme, Abigail Lafleur, Sandlie Moncher, Caroline Pare, Natalie Pasko, Brandon Quintin, Linda Ramcke, Anezka Saldaña, Natanyali Velez

• IDS 1011 - Elms College History Project. Presenters to include: Stephanie Afonso, Natanya Furgal, Topher Mattoon, Caitlyn Tippett.

• EDU 3502/6502: Issues in English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingualism. Presenters to include Reagan Os.

• PSY 3108 - Community Psychology Research on Bowe School Collaboration

The Office of Campus Ministry annually organizes community service opportunities during new student orientation and the college's spring vacation break.

• Dorothy Day 2021

Participants included: Brooke Bailey, Kyla Ann Cook, Sarah Fortini, Kyle Gordon, Kelly Hislop, Clement Kimani. Alexis Mack, Kia Stockton, Tessa Pond, Olivia White, Harrison Velasquez, Madeline Wyszynki, Sabrina McBride. Leaders: Emily Cabana, Cady Denning, Ryanne Fournier, Nick Taylor, Elizabeth Gourde, Charlotte Michaud

• Mission Trip: Trenton, NJ 2022

• Mission Trip: El Paso, TX 2022

Participants in the above Mission Trips included: Reyna Bautista, Emily Cheevers, Margaret Mathon, Klara Schommer, Kellie Serrao, Alexandria Carmon, Autumn Deblois, Casey Gagnon, Madison McGinnis. Chaperones: Andrea Bertheaud, Nicole Fregeau, Eileen Kirk, Andrew Mercado

• Sarah Roussis - Chicopee Police Department

• Elisabeth Laudone - Outreach for Building Bridges for Veterans.Also: Building Bridges for Veterans Brochure

• Megan Rich - Northwestern District Attorney’s Victim/Witness Unit Internship

• Jasmine Stacy - Elms College Career Closet Internship

Note: Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 Internships were featured at the Fall 2021 Experiential Learning Showcase. Summer and Fall 2021 interns included:

• Stacy Rickey - Elms College, Graphic Design

• MiKayla Kenneson -Elms College, Graphic Design

• Samantha Kolodziej - Elms College, Graphic Design

• Savanna Mason - Pioneer Valley Life Sciences

• Michelle Redenz - The School for International Training

• Brandon Bass - YAAANA

• Lancedale Peterkin Jr. - Western Mass Pioneers

• China Torres - Elms College, Graphic Design

• Lucas Aube - Integrated IT

• Morgan Foucault - Square One

• Matthew Perkins - Integrated IT

• Niamh Murphy - Tech Foundry

• Hunter Edwards - Palmer High School

Learn about our new Federal Work-Study America Reads Tutoring opportunity at the Bowe Elementary School in Chicopee

• Fawz Ahmad

Participants in this year's Bowe School Tutoring Program additionally included: William Medina, Brianna Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Emily Cheevers, Clement Kimani

Visit the International Programs Office table to learn more about:

• Study Abroad Opportunities

• The Kochi Exchange Program in Japan

Meet staff from a few of the many community partners working in collaboration with faculty, staff and students to co-educate Elms students this year

• New England Public Media's Media Lab

• The Valley Opportunity Council's Adult Programs

• Bowe Elementary School

Many Elms College academic majors and departments require or offer courses to support student learning in internships, field placements, clinical placements, and practicums. These are part of the professional preparation, licensure/certification, and capstone learning embedded into the curriculum for over 75% of Elms College students.

• Kimberly Quinonez : Social Work Practice II

Here is a list of the CEXPL courses offered in 2021-2022.