Welcome to the 3rd Annual DSA Conference hosted by the Doctoral Student Association! Presenters include Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Candidates, and Students from every doctoral program. Come and explore the research of Franklin University’s Doctoral Studies Programs. Enjoy time with like-minded people. Discover the fun and connect with colleagues. The theme for this year's conference is "Artificial Intelligence in Research"

Thank you to the 2023 Conference Committee for making this event possible: Dr. Rachel Althof, Dr. Bora Pajo, Cecily Jackson (DSA President), Catherine Paessun (Vice-President), Latania Thomas (Vice President), Ella Jordan-Isaac (Secretary), Annmarie Ekey, Annemarie Kuhn-Holmes, Dr. Tonia Young-Babb.

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Schedule
2023
Friday, June 23rd
11:00 AM

Welcome to the Conference Introduction of DSA Leadership and Conference Planning Committee

DSA Leadership

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11:00 AM - 11:05 AM

11:05 AM

Greetings and Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Brandy Bagar-Fraley, Franklin University

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11:05 AM - 11:10 AM

11:10 AM

Artificial Intelligence in Research

Ravit Dotan, University of Pittsburgh

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11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

12:10 PM

Break and Networking

DSA Leadership

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12:10 PM - 12:15 PM

12:15 PM

Introduction of Presenters

DSA Leadership

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12:15 PM - 12:20 PM

12:25 PM

Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Improve L&D

Cally Mervine, Franklin University

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12:25 PM - 12:40 PM

12:40 PM

Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research: Focusing on What Artificial Intelligence Cannot Do

Isidoro Talavera, Franklin University

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12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Promoting Health Equity in the Pediatric Emergency Room (ER)

Adaola Onyenaka, Franklin University

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1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

1:15 PM

Al Authoring and Learner Agency

Brenda Jones, Franklin University

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1:15 PM - 1:35 PM

1:35 PM

Break and Networking

DSA Leadership

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1:35 PM - 1:50 PM

1:50 PM

Physical Fitness Factors That Impact Biomarkers of Longevity

Alisa Blazek, Franklin University

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1:50 PM - 2:05 PM

2:05 PM

Break and Networking

DSA Leadership

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2:05 PM - 2:25 PM

2:25 PM

Disability Literature and Al Coding

Evan Chaloupka, Franklin University
Bora Pajo, Franklin University

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2:25 PM - 2:45 PM

2:45 PM

Delivering Virtual Presentation

Anne Ross, Franklin University

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2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Highly Effective Leadership Theories and Practices for the 21st Century Leader

Timothy F. Reymann, Franklin University
Annmarie Ekey, Franklin University

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3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

3:20 PM

Overview of Misinformation and Disinformation Through History and How to Prevent It in the Use of Al

Patrick Ingram, Franklin University

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3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

3:40 PM

Day One Closing Remarks and Preview of Saturday

DSA Leadership

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3:40 PM - 3:45 PM

Saturday, June 24th
10:00 AM

Welcome to the Conference

DSA Leadership

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10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

10:05 AM

Greetings

Wendell Seaborne, Franklin University

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10:05 AM - 10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Panel Discussion: "Al in Higher Education"

Latania Thomas, Franklin University
Meghan Raehll, Franklin University
Douglas Foster, University of Western Sydney
Les Hall, Lonestar College
Catherine Paessun, Franklin University

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10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

11:10 AM

Break and Networking

DSA Leadership

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11:10 AM - 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

Visualizing Code

Matthew Eland, Franklin University

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11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

11:35 AM

Artificial Intelligence, Educational Leadership, Knowledge Production and Transfer: A New Infrastructure

Brian Cunningham, Franklin University
Valerie A. Storey, Franklin University

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11:35 AM - 11:50 AM

11:50 AM

AI-Pocalypse? The Need for a Change in our Classrooms

Caitlyn Deeter, Franklin University

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11:50 AM - 12:05 PM

12:05 PM

Using Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, and Random Forest Machine Learning Models to Predict Leads Conversion to Enrolled Students (Paid Customers): Which is the Better Model?

Lewis Chongwony, Franklin University

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12:05 PM - 12:25 PM

12:25 PM

Lunch

DSA Leadership

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12:25 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Mid-Level Community College Leaders and Competencies for Success: A Qualitative Study

Katherine Gonzalez, Franklin University

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1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

1:20 PM

Artificial Intelligence, Precision Education And Deep Knowledge Tracing: Implications For Higher Education Advising

Julie Elizabeth Barnickle, Franklin University

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1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

1:40 PM

Implementing AI Using Blended Learning Techniques

Les Hall, Franklin University

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1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Exploring Population Trends with P2P Payment Apps

Alyncia Bowen, Franklin University
Yuerong Sweetland, Franklin University
Kelly Evans-Wilson, Franklin University

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2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

2:20 PM

Artificial Intelligence and Business Decisions: The Next CEO

Preston Rowley, Franklin University

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2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

2:40 PM

Conference Closing Remarks

DSA Leadership

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2:40 PM - 2:45 PM