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 NOVARHET - DAY 1
Edinburg Ballroom

Monday, April 21, 2025 9:30 AM-10:45 AM

TITLE

PRESENTERS

Sip or Skip 

Regina Hinojosa

Sip or Skip

Jose García 

Are participants able to differentiate between Mexican and U.S. made Takis?

Gloria Michelle Lopez

Takis vs Mxn takis and Coke vs Diet Coke 

Angelaflorisel Rodriguez

How Does The Lack Of Visual Input Affect Individuals’ Texture Preferences?

Paola De Alejandro

How Does The Lack Of Visual Input Affect Individuals’ Texture Preferences?

Andrea Luna

How Does The Lack Of Visual Input Affect Individuals’ Texture Preferences?

Lupita Zurita

How Accurately Can Individuals Identify Where the Fast-Food Item Comes from When Presented with a Picture of It?

David Calderon

How Accurately Can Individuals Identify Where the Fast-Food Item Comes from When Presented with a Picture of It?

Jaime Chavez

The Perception of Gummy Flavors

Diego Lopez

The Perception of Gummy Flavors

Max Villarreal

Sabritas vs Walmart Brand  

Monse Ontiveros

Sabritas vs Walmart Brand  

Allison Saldivar

The Experiment of the Authentic Taste of Store Bought Cookies.

Carlos  Ocadiz

The Experiment of the Authentic Taste of Store Bought Cookies.

Jose Diez

Does the Temperature of a Beverage Affect People's Ability to Identify Its Flavor?

Aryani Layton

Depression in Adolescence 

Adriana Rocha

Healthcare Professionals vs Accountability 

Briany Sanchez

Government's Impacts on Reproductive Health Care

Katalina Garcia

Paws and Play

Daisy Faragoza

Exploring the Edinburgh Police Department 

Jiminnelly Cantu

Promoting Community Safety with the EPD

Fernanda Ochoa

Lessons Learned from the Police Department 

Alan Rubio

Understanding What Service Learning Is 

Megan Rico 

Is AI a Better Way to Do Personalized Training Than In-Person Training?

Landen Gaskamp

How Do Literacy Brokers Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding?

Carolina Lbastida 

In What Ways Do College Professors Act As Literacy Brokers?

Jose Moctezuma

Review and Revise research paper proposal

Trinity Llanos

Does the advancement in technology need to lead into new literacy broker techniques?

Eli Ceballos

Parents Impact on their Children's Literacy

Luna Tijerina

The Role Of The Sponsorship in English 1302 Class For The Students

Emmanuil Bohomolskyi

Do You Think Lacking Technology Access Will Affect You In College?

Divina Cross

What Are Some Ways That Theater Can Be A Sponsor Of Literacy?

Isabella Ramirez

How Do Family Traditions And Cultural Values Influence Literacy In Children In Families?

Kiara Fernandez-Flores

"How do Sponsors of Literacy Affect Engineering Students?" 

Sebastian Torres

What Are Ways Literacy Brokering Shapes The Way People Learn And Interact?

Ana Campos

Becoming a US Citizen: The Struggles and Rewards of Immigrants Pursuing the American Dream

Armando Ayala

Senderos Limpios, Mentes sanas: A Community Effort in Tackling Littering on Local Hiking Trails. 

Aliya Garcia

Feeding a Necessity, Not an Addiction

Michelle Gonzalez

 

NOVARHET - DAY 1
Edinburg Ballroom

Monday, April 21, 2025 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

TITLE

PRESENTERS

Physical Activity in Your Life

Michelle Murillo

Individuals Ability to Identify Color Names When They Are Written in A Different Font Color

Julissa Gonzalez

Food Alternatives Change Food?

Oscar  Galvan

How Do People Act When They Are in Walmart's New Brand?

Emiliano Ramos

How Common Bias and Opinions Can Influence Decisions and Answers 

Daellan Cervania

Cute Branding’s Influence on Product Preference

Isabelle Martinez

Is Music and the Process of Teaching, Learning and Listening to Music Being Affected by Ai? 

Eric Salazar

 What Design Elements Make Animated Characters Appealing?

Gabrielle Gallardo

AI vs. Real Life

Ximena Ramirez

Which Animals Make the Longest Migrations in the World?

Yahveh Salinas

Can People Differentiate Real Images and AI Generated Images?

Melissa Andrade

Can People Differentiate Real Images and AI Generated Images?

Mia  Quinones

What Is the Extent of People’s General Knowledge?

Valeria Ramirez-Vazquez

Do College Students Accurately Perceive Their Own Fitness Levels, and How Does Misjudgment Impact Their Workout Safety and Progress?

Sebastian Sanchez Reyes

Sweet Expectations: The Psychology of Ice Cream Tasting

Analia Gonzalez

Sweet Expectations: The Psychology of Ice Cream Tasting

Sofia Gonzalez

Can You Tell the Difference?

Placido  Rodriguez Jr 

Can You Tell the Difference?

Christian  Renteria

Hot or Cold?

Maria Rosales

What Is The Relationship Between Class Attendance and Grades? What Factors Influence Student Attendance, and How Can Faculty Encourage Participation?

Cassandra Perez

7up or sprite?

Emely Whatley

7up or Sprite?

Randi Lara

Addiction vs. Aesthetic: Media's Role in Glamorizing Drug Use

Anmarie Flores

Parentification 

Marcy Perla

AI in Schools: How the Improper Use of AI in School Hinders our Education and What We Can Do About It

Hector Loera

Service Learning at PVAS

Lauren Navarrette

A Day In My Life At The Police Station

Gabriela Castillo

A Day In My Life At The Police Station

Daniela Cantu

A Day In My Life At The Police Station

Alexa Beltran

How The Palm Valley Animal Shelter Has Educated And Influenced The 4 Kingz?

Eduardo Hinojosa

A Look into Edinburg PD

Kevin  Guzman

Mr. Max

Karis Rosales

The Impact of Technology Has in the Healthcare System

Jocelyn, Anna Salas, Cumpian 

The Shortage in 4-H Involvement: An Examination of Contributing Factors

Hayden Oloughlin

Strength at a Price: How Steroids Use Impacts Weightlifters

David Cavazos

 

 

NOVARHET - DAY 1
Edinburg Ballroom

Monday, April 21, 2025 12:30 PM-1:45 PM

TITLE

PRESENTERS

Analyzing the Influence of AI on Student Academic Practices: Advantages and Limitations.

John Tan

How Does Confirmation Bias Influence The Way Individuals Evaluate New Information On Controversial Topics?

Osvel Silva

The Problem That Goes Unnoticed.

James Garcia

Historic Importance of Water

Lyndzy Avila

Water Conservation to Address the Water Deficit in South Texas

Luis  Sanchez

Wetland: The Vital Ecosystem

Anahi Olivares

WaterBoys Video

Hector Barrera

AI in Biological Research

Abraham Vasquez

How Did K9's Revolutionize Law Enforcement?

Ivan Cantu

Incarceration Has a Negative Impact on Families 

Victoria  Vicente 

Infectious Diseases Are Spreading 

Itza Nunez

How to Lead During a Crisis

Caleb Blocker

Theatre vs. History: Who Gets the Final Act

Bryana  Guerra

In What Ways Does Growing Up Bilingual Affect Your Literacy Learning?

Jasmine Torres-Zavala

Social Media Platforms Supporting Literacy Development

Alana Garcia

How Sponsors of Literacy Impact College Students in Deciding What Major to Study

Valerie  Duran 

How Do Literacy Brokers Facilitate Access To Educational Resources For Individuals Seeking To Improve Their Reading And Writing Skills?

Andrea Zavala 

The Role of Literacy Brokering in Supporting First-Generation College Students

Jonathan Ramos

How Have Sponsors of Literacy Changed for the Older Latino Generation?

Janisa Arredondo

How Can Social Media Be A Literacy Sponsor For Teenagers?

Marrianna Gonzalez

Why Is There a Decline in Mental Health Among College Students? 

Meledy Cruz

A Look Into The Sponsors of Literacy for 2nd Generation Immigrants

Nicholas Zuniga

How do literacy sponsorships influence reading and writing habits as well as the academic performance of low-income students?

Paulina Longoria

In what ways do video game influencers play a role in literacy sponsors for kids?

Noe Vera

How do sponsors of literacy impact college students in deciding what major to study?

Valerie Duran 

How Do Parents Incentivize Language Learning in Toddlers?

John Puckett

Exploring Teachers Feedback in College Student Learning 

Lesly Carreola

Exploring Teachers Feedback in College Student Learning 

Jeanna Hernandez

Exploring Teachers Feedback in College Student Learning 

Jessica  Desiderio

Investigating Monolingual And Bilingual Students Facing Linguistic Challenges In Academic Settings

Italia (Arsyn) De La Cruz

Investigating The Impact Of Social Media On College Students Learning

Ambar Younce

Exploring Teacher Feedback in Student Learning

Frida Cantu

Exploring Teacher Feedback in Student Learning

Janie Camarillo

Exploring Teacher Feedback In Student Learning.

Odalys Martinez

Investigating the Role Campus Writing Centers Play for Students

Karol  Trevino

Investigating Monolingual and Bilingual Students Facing Linguistic Challenges in Academic Settings

Fernando Nandin

Investigating the Role Campus Writing Centers Play for Students

Jacqueline  Gallardo

Bilingualism and Literacy Sponsors

Angel Lopez

Edinburg's Literacy Boost

Riley Rodriguez

How do literacy brokers facilitate access to educational resources for individuals seeking to improve their reading and writing skills?

Andrea Zavala 

 

NOVARHET - DAY 1
Edinburg Ballroom

Monday, April 21, 2025 2:00 PM-3:15 PM

TITLE

PRESENTERS

Possible Solutions to the Effects of Desensitization in the EMS field

Israel Perez

The Impact of Screen Time on Children's Development

Dariela Perez

How Bureaucracy Is Hurting Parents With Children Who Have Disabilities

Ian Alfaro

Draining Resources

Yesenia Vasquez

How The Water Crisis Affects Community Gardens And Ways To Adapt

Clarissa  Sanchez 

Draining Resources

Yesenia Vasquez

Water Monopoly

Savannah Gonzalez

The Impact of Drought on Rio Grande Valley Farmers Markets. 

Adrian Calderon

Affects on the Wetlands

Luciana  Aguilar

The Role of Literacy Sponsorship in Family Education

Erick  Cruz

In What Ways Can Teachers Teach Students to Question Assumptions in Order to Understand the World and Pursue a More Just Society?

Miguel Diaz

In What Ways Can Teachers Teach Students to Question Assumptions in Order to Understand the World and Pursue a More Just Society?

Nallely Estrada

Does Gender Identity Adequately Predict Preference Towards Rhetorical Styles and Evidence Types?

Esteban Neave-Avila

Does Gender Identity Adequately Predict Preference Towards Rhetorical Styles and Evidence Types?

Matthew Neely

Can Positive Teacher Feedback Be Detrimental To Student Learning? If So, In What Ways?

Angelina Leal

Can Positive Teacher Feedback Be Detrimental To Student Learning? If So, In What Ways?

Samantha Herrera

Can Positive Teacher Feedback Be Detrimental To Student Learning? If So, In What Ways?

Geraldine (Irania) Del Rio

Balancing Brotherhood and Books: How Fraternity Involvement Affects Academic Performance

Marcelo Cavazos

How Fraternities Impact College Students Academic

Ramiro Facturan

How Do Expectations For Female And Male Students Differ In Educational Settings, And How Do These Differences Impact Their Academic Experiences?

Kimberly Elizondo

How Do Expectations For Female And Male Students Differ In Educational Settings, And How Do These Differences Impact Their Academic Experiences?

Daniel Castilleja

How Can Teachers Teach Students to Question Assumptions And Biases to Better Understand the World

Alex Ozuna

Does Gender Identity Adequately Predict Preference Towards Rhetorical Styles and Evidence Types?

Esteban Neave-Avila

How Do Expectations For Female And Male Students Differ In Educational Settings, And How Do These Differences Impact Their Academic Experiences?

Kierstyn  Perez 

Does Gender Identity Adequately Predict Preference Towards Rhetorical Styles and Evidence Types?

Sebastian Sanchez

 

NOVARHET - DAY 1
Edinburg Ballroom

Monday, April 21, 2025 3:30 PM-4:30 PM

TITLE

PRESENTERS

Why Do Most K-12 Students Experience Math Anxiety?

Leo Marsili Guadarrama

Breaking the Cycle: Class Divide, Empathy, and Poverty 

Daniel Gaytan

The Stigma of The Struggling Artist

Christian  Guzman 

The Stigma of The Struggling Artist

Arlyne Cruz

Sports Injuries on Athletes 

Alejandro Gonzalez

How Skin Conditions Affect Patients Mental Health

Hannia  Quiroz

Marketing's Role In Customer Expectations And Dissatisfaction In Hospitality

Andrea Zuniga Orozco

Impact of Ocean Pollution on Marine Life

Dilan Bhakta

Energy In Agriculture

Andres  Mujica 

How do Parents' Choices Impact Children's Literacy Skills

Sara Rustrian

The Impact of Online Resources On Students 

Maximiliano Garza

In What Ways Does Literacy Brokering Affect My Siblings Being First-Generation Mexican American?

Cindy Guajardo

How Do College Students Enhance Their Literacy Skills During Their College Years?

Roy Martinez

The influence of Spanish Media in Literacy Brokering.

Mario Gracia

How does technology influence language learning and literacy?

Monserrat  Garza

How do Parents' Choices Impact Children's Literacy Skills

Sara Rustrian

The Role of Technology as a Sponsor of Literacy in the 21st Century

Jose Crespo

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