Doctoral Student Project Showcase
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Annual Doctoral Student Project Showcase highlights the breadth, rigor and impact of doctoral scholarship across the college.
Now in its sixth year, this virtual event provides a formal platform for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students at any stage of their program* to disseminate scholarly work that advances nursing practice, education and policy. Projects span a wide range of topics and reflect both the generation of new knowledge and the translation of evidence into practice and systems change.
The showcase offers doctoral students the opportunity to:
- Share scholarly work with peers, faculty and potential employers
- Gain professional visibility and strengthen academic and career portfolios
- Contribute to a growing body of evidence that advances nursing practice, education and policy
- Support the College of Nursing culture of inquiry, innovation and academic excellence
*With approval of their chair
2026 Event Information
Wednesday, Apr. 15 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. ET
| Time | Student | Faculty Chair | Project Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Atiphat Promosombut (PhD) | Dr. Cleopatra Kum | Depressive Symptoms in Family Caregivers of Survivors with TBI: An Integrative Review |
| 5:40 p.m. | Matthew Depenbrock (DNP) | Dr. Robyn Stamm | Project HEALS: Improving NICU Nurses’ End-of-Life Care Competence |
| 5:50 p.m. | Agartha Boateng and Nana Awuah (DNP) | Dr. Mandi Cafasso | Digital Mindfulness Intervention for Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| 6:00 p.m. | Linda Kesseh (DNP) | Dr. Jason Gregg | Implementing Digital Citizenship Curriculum to Promote Healthy Social Media Use in Adolescents |
| 6:10 p.m. | Shuo Cao (PhD) | Dr. Kimberly Johnson | Sexual Ageism: A Concept Analysis |
| 6:20 p.m. | Marjorie Reeves (PhD) | Dr. Randi Bates | The Effect of Noise on Sleep in Children: A Systematic Review |
| 6:30 p.m. | Kelsey Wessels (DNP) | Dr. Shannon White | Improving Caregivers’ Understanding of T&A Education |
| 6:40 p.m. | Bethany Jones (DNP) | Dr. Amy Fathman | Whole Health Narratives in Practice: Nurse Practitioner Perspectives |
| 6:50 p.m. | Amour Cornelius Dondi (PhD) | Dr. Kermit Davis | Assessment of Fall Risk Factors in Long-term and Home Healthcare Settings |
| 7:00 p.m. | Tigist Zewde (PhD) | Dr. Carolyn Smith | The Impact of Ride-Hail Driving on Workers' Health: An Integrative Review |
| 7:10 p.m. | Alisha Bruner (DNP) | Dr. Mandi Cafasso | Utilization of Cryotherapy in Pediatric Chemotherapy & Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: An Evidence-Based Practice Project |
| 7:20 p.m. | Lisa French (PhD) | Dr. Carolyn Smith | Defining Workplace Violence Among Nurse Coworkers in Tertiary Settings: A Scoping Review |
| 7:30 p.m. | George Nimoh (PhD) | Dr. Yuqing Zhang | Socioecological Influences on Child Flourishing: An Integrative Review |
Presented in partnership with the Beta Iota Chapter of Sigma, The Honor Society of Nursing.
For questions, please contact Wren Newmark-Weishan.