Research & Publications

Nullifying Negligence: Blockchain’s Support of Ethical Supply Chain Practices                                 July 2023 – Present

Mentors: Dr. Robert Forrester and Dr. Reid Cummings

• Researched and synthesized information to develop a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology

• Conducted comprehensive analysis and interpretation of blockchain technology to envision its potential in revolutionizing supply chain practices towards sustainability and ethical standards. Explored leveraging this technology as a proactive tool to combat human rights violations

Recent Trends in International Environmental Agreements: Declining or What?                             June 2022 – Present

Mentor: Dr. Juheon Lee, Coauthor: Zetta Cannedy

• Analyzed the International Environmental Agreements Database (IEADB), a publicly available dataset created and managed by the University of Oregon

• Demonstrate the rate of international Environmental Agreement (IEA) creation and revision, the stability of multilateral IEAs, how specificities like the agreement type, subject, and member countries have shifted over time

• Presented results at the 2022 Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges’ (COPLAC) undergraduate conference, 2022 19th UGRCA forum, and 2023 Annual National Collegiate Honors Council Conference

• 2nd place Oral Presentation at the 19th UGRCA forum (2022)

• Published in COPLAC’s Metamorphosis (2022) 

Promoting Financial Literacy at Midwestern State University                                                               January 2022 – June 2022

• Conducted a comprehensive survey on financial literacy, designing survey questions and methodologies to collect data from Midwestern State University students representing varying majors

• Utilized Tableau to conduct an in-depth analysis of survey data, extracting valuable insights into students' perceptions of personal finance. Identified key metrics, including confidence levels in personal finance comprehension, average understanding of fundamental concepts, retirement planning assurance, and comprehension of financial loan repayment procedures

• Presented findings in a detailed report, highlighting key conclusions and actionable recommendations for promoting financial literacy at Midwestern State University