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Sydney Schnabel (front left), MSCCJ student, the moment she was announced as the 1st Place winner

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Criminal Justice Students Research Presentations and �Ӱ�ֱ����

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) Graduate Capstone Research Colloquium was a resounding success! The �Ӱ�ֱ���� presented on a range of compelling topics, showcasing their dedicated research efforts, and setting a high standard for future endeavors. A special shout-out to Gabriel Cesar, Ph.D., assistant professor, for his tireless mentorship, ensuring �Ӱ�ֱ���� not only understood their research but could also effectively communicate their findings to a packed audience. Drs. Wendy Guastaferro and Lincoln Sloas, along with the graduate �Ӱ�ֱ���� created a wonderfully energetic atmosphere to celebrate our �Ӱ�ֱ����’ academic excellence.

“The �Ӱ�ֱ���� put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their research and presentations, and they have set a high bar for future �Ӱ�ֱ����,” said Cassandra Atkin-Plunk, Ph.D., interim SCCJ director.

Our collective thanks to Rachael Schmidt, spiritual, mindfulness and lifestyle coach, whose generous support allowed the �Ӱ�ֱ���� to recognize outstanding presentations with certificates and prize money. Rachael's active involvement in the event, alongside her daughter August Schmidt, added an extra layer of significance to the colloquium.

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Lawrence Adams and Kristina Jalbert earned well-deserved Honorable Mentions for their outstanding research presentations. Lawrence (second from right) delved into the intricacies of "Reinstating Parole in Florida," while Kristina (middle) provided valuable insights into "Officer-Involved Shootings: Exploring the Precipitating Factors."

(L-R) August Schmidt, Rachel Schmidt, Kristina Jalbert, Lawrence Adams, and Cassandra Atkin Plunk, Ph.D., associate professor and interim director