Student Highlights and Events

Student Highlights

Shelby Norman - Honors Student

Northwest Missouri State University student Shelby Norman is the 2023 recipient of the O.R. Grawe Award from the Association of Missouri Geologists, making her the ninth Northwest student to receive the honor since 2004.

Shelby Norman

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Martina Pascuzzo - Honors Student

With an internationally benchmarked student employment program to supplement the myriad profession-based experiences Northwest Missouri State University offers its students, Martina Pascuzzo has taken advantage of those opportunities to prepare for her career.

Martina Pascuzzo (Photos by Lauren Adams/Northwest Missouri State University)

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	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 9th of November to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Jill Baker, Senior Educator, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Experienced Senior Instructor and Elementary Education Coordinator with a strong academic background in MS. Ed. Elementary and Middle School Administration and BS. Ed. Elementary and Special Education. Proficient in teaching a variety of courses, such as Ecology and Developmental Foundations of Education, Professional Learning Community 1, Content Practicum, and Literacy Practicum. Specializes in social justice education, innovative student engagement techniques, academic success for at-risk college students, and mental health support. Recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education for intervention work and actively engaged in research on improving engagement techniques in general education courses. Brings a wealth of professional experience, including roles as an Elementary Teacher (Grades K-8), Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 5-8), Elementary School Principal, and statewide staff developer Tuesday, November 14th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Valk 129
	Paint your Pumpkin As the air turns crisp and the leaves paint the town in vibrant hues, it's time to get into the Halloween and fall spirit. Prepare to immerse yourself in the Halloween and autumn atmosphere as we gather for a pumpkin-painting extravaganza! Join the Honors Program on Monday, October 23rd, and let your artistic talents shine. 🎃 Where? Valk 129 📅 When? Monday, October 23rd 🕕 Time? From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm But that's not all! Your creativity will also earn points for your Optional Social Engagement Badge, making this event fun and rewarding. Don't miss this opportunity to express your inner artist. See you there, and let's give those pumpkins a colorful makeover!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 9th of November to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Luke B Campbell, Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) Currently, an Associate Professor of Political Science. Dr. Luke B. Campbell is an accomplished academic with a rich educational background. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, an M.A. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a B.A. from William Jewell College. As an educator, he imparts knowledge in diverse courses such as "Introduction to American Government and Politics," "Introduction to Political Theory," and "Social Justice." His academic pursuits encompass intriguing subjects including Just War Theory, International Ethics, and American Political Ideologies. Campbell's scholarly contributions are noteworthy, with his published works covering a broad spectrum. Notable publications include the co-authored paper "(Inter) National Ethics and the Politics of Memory," featured in the Handbook on the Politics of Memory. Tuesday, October 17th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Valk 129
	Donuts with the Director Get ready to be excited because next week marks the start of the semester's very first "Donuts with the Director" event! Yay!! Here's why you should be thrilled to attend: Do you have questions about your classes, HCAs, or experiences this semester? We're here with the answers! Get your detective skills ready because you might just solve a thrilling murder mystery while you're here. Enjoy FREE donuts because who can resist those sweet treats? Event Details: Date: Monday, September 18th Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Valk 129 You'll also have the chance to meet our Director, Dr. Ford, and Sahithi, the graduate assistant for the program. So, don't miss out—swing by and say hello! This event promises an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of the Honors program, get your questions answered, and have a blast with free donuts !!! Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of November, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Shantel Farnan, Assistant Professor (Education) Shantel Farnan is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and serves as the Program Coordinator for all Special Education Programs. Dr. Farnan has 26 years of experience as a special education teacher, special education director, regional special education cooperative director, and as a university professor. Dr. Farnan has held offices in state and national organizations with a focus on special education, including SIG/Caucus Liaison for Teacher Education Division, Past Chair, Chair, and Communications Editor of Small Special Education Programs Caucus, and board positions on Missouri Council for Administrators of Special Education, and Missouri Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Farnan’s academic and research interests are in special education leadership, collaboration, engagement, diverse field experiences, dyslexia, feedback, virtual teaching and learning, and K-12 partnerships Monday, November 14 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Game Night with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Play a few board games with members Eat some FREE donuts! November 9, 2022 \| 7pm \| Valk 128 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of September, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Rodd Barr, Senior Instructor (Agricultural Sciences) Rod Barr is a Senior Instructor for the Department of Agricultural Sciences and was previously the Program Coordinator for the department. Dr. Barr is currently the Director of Agricultural Sciences. He became the director in 2013. Dr. Barr received his M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education teaching Agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University along with his Ed. S. in Educational Leadership, Superintendent, and Secondary Principal. He completed his Ed. D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis through the University of Missouri. His academic and research interests include experimental learning, student retention, and agricultural advocacy. At the state-level, Dr. Barr is apart of the Missouri Joint Staff on Agricultural Education, Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association, and the Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education. Monday, October 12 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! October 3, 2022 \| 5pm \| Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of September, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Rick Toomey, Associate Professor (Natural Sciences) Rick Toomey is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and serves as the advisor for the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. in Chemistry along with attaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Brandeis University. Dr. Toomey has 31 years of experience in the chemistry department and teaches several courses on and off campus. His academic and research interests include chemistry education, application of mathematics in science education, and laboratory revision. He is also a member of the American Chemical Society and the National Science Teachers Association. Wednesday, September 14th \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! August 29, 2022 \| 5pm \| Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 13th of April, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Cindy Zhiling Tu, Program Coordinator (MS-IS) Dr. Cindy Zhiling Tu is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Systems from DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Canada. She also has an MSc in Management Science, an M.B.A. in E-Business and Information Systems, an M.Eng in Computer Science, and a B.S. in Computer Science. She has published research papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals such as Information & Management, Information & Computer Security, the International Journal of Mobile Communications, International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Information Systems Education Journal, and Journal of the Midwest Association for Information Systems. Her research interests are in the areas of information systems security and privacy, mobile commerce, technology acceptance and usage, and information systems. She teaches IS courses such as Information Systems Analysis and Design, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Cybersecurity and IS Security Management, Project Management in Business & Technology, Enterprise Networking, MIS Capstone Project, Practical Data Evaluation, etc. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 2nd of March, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Vincent P. Hustad, Instructor Dr. Vince Hustad, Instructor of Biology at Northwest Missouri State University, holds an ASA from Olney Central College, a BS emphasis in Botany with honors and an MS in Biological Sciences from Eastern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He currently teaches General Biology lecture and lab, Principles of Biology lab, Zoology lab, Senior Seminar, and, when the mycelium gods smile upon him, Mycology. Dr. Hustad has several peer-reviewed publications in national and international mycological journals, primarily focusing on the systematics of the earth tongue fungi class Geoglossomycetes. Dr. Hustad's research has taken him all over the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Dr. Hustad has named and described several species and genera of fungi new to science. Dr. Hustad's research interests include diversity of fungi and lichens, fungal evolution and systematics (focusing on earth tongues and Leotiomyctes sensu lato), and fungal symbioses. Wednesday, March 2nd \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Robinson Oturugbum! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 5 p.m. Where: Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 3rd of February to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Casey Abington, an Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Casey Abington, an Associate Professor of Economics at Northwest Missouri State University, holds an M.B.A. from the University of Central Missouri and a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University. She currently teaches Survey of Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Managerial Economics. She is the recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Education and Faculty Excellence Awards for Teaching and Research. Dr. Abington has peer-reviewed publications, and her research interests are labor economics, economic growth, human capital, and the economics of education. Dr. Abington is passionate about making a difference by providing students with tools that will help make them more knowledgeable and productive citizens. Thursday, February 3 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 25th of October to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Ethan Bottone, a historical Geographer Dr. Ethan Bottone is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Northwest. He is a historical geographer by training, with interests in tourism, mobility, and race .His dissertation research explored landscapes and mobility networks of the Green Book, a Jim Crow-era travel guide developed and used by black travelers. He is particularly interested in "tourist homes," private homes and apartments rented to travelers, that were listed within the Green Book, as these spaces represented a very personal form of resistant hospitality to the pervasive injustices of institutional white supremacy. Also, Dr. Bottone is interested in other forms of "Just" tourism, including accessible tourism and indigenous heritage. He has published peer-reviewed journal articles such as beyond accessibility, Jim Crow Journey Stories, National Discourses Materialized. In 2021, he has had at least 12 citations in his research work and a total of 30 citations for his research activities. Monday, October 25 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 129
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 6th of October to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Chase O'Gwin, Theoretical Psychologist Dr. Chase O'Gwin is an assistant professor and also the coordinator of the General Psychology program at Northwest. He has been studying the psychology of horror for the last 10 years, writing his Master's thesis on the relationship between personality variables and horror genre engagement and his dissertation on the qualitative experience of the horror fan as viewed through the psychoanalytic framework of Jacques Lacan. Dr. O'Gwin has published work on the nature of weird fiction and the ineffable, his expertise in horror has been featured in Bustle Magazine, has presented his work on horror to more than a dozen national and international psychological conferences and is currently co-authoring a book with Palgrave Press on the role of race in horror. He has also published work in parapsychology, exploring apparition experiences created in a laboratory and recently co-authored a book with Routledge, exploring the implications of recent social justice movements and their implications for subjectivity as viewed from the lens of theoretical and philosophical psychology Wednesday, October 6 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 129

	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 9th of November to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Jill Baker, Senior Educator, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Experienced Senior Instructor and Elementary Education Coordinator with a strong academic background in MS. Ed. Elementary and Middle School Administration and BS. Ed. Elementary and Special Education. Proficient in teaching a variety of courses, such as Ecology and Developmental Foundations of Education, Professional Learning Community 1, Content Practicum, and Literacy Practicum. Specializes in social justice education, innovative student engagement techniques, academic success for at-risk college students, and mental health support. Recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education for intervention work and actively engaged in research on improving engagement techniques in general education courses. Brings a wealth of professional experience, including roles as an Elementary Teacher (Grades K-8), Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 5-8), Elementary School Principal, and statewide staff developer Tuesday, November 14th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Valk 129
	Paint your Pumpkin As the air turns crisp and the leaves paint the town in vibrant hues, it's time to get into the Halloween and fall spirit. Prepare to immerse yourself in the Halloween and autumn atmosphere as we gather for a pumpkin-painting extravaganza! Join the Honors Program on Monday, October 23rd, and let your artistic talents shine. 🎃 Where? Valk 129 📅 When? Monday, October 23rd 🕕 Time? From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm But that's not all! Your creativity will also earn points for your Optional Social Engagement Badge, making this event fun and rewarding. Don't miss this opportunity to express your inner artist. See you there, and let's give those pumpkins a colorful makeover!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 9th of November to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Luke B Campbell, Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) Currently, an Associate Professor of Political Science. Dr. Luke B. Campbell is an accomplished academic with a rich educational background. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas, an M.A. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a B.A. from William Jewell College. As an educator, he imparts knowledge in diverse courses such as "Introduction to American Government and Politics," "Introduction to Political Theory," and "Social Justice." His academic pursuits encompass intriguing subjects including Just War Theory, International Ethics, and American Political Ideologies. Campbell's scholarly contributions are noteworthy, with his published works covering a broad spectrum. Notable publications include the co-authored paper "(Inter) National Ethics and the Politics of Memory," featured in the Handbook on the Politics of Memory. Tuesday, October 17th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Valk 129
	Donuts with the Director Get ready to be excited because next week marks the start of the semester's very first "Donuts with the Director" event! Yay!! Here's why you should be thrilled to attend: Do you have questions about your classes, HCAs, or experiences this semester? We're here with the answers! Get your detective skills ready because you might just solve a thrilling murder mystery while you're here. Enjoy FREE donuts because who can resist those sweet treats? Event Details: Date: Monday, September 18th Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Valk 129 You'll also have the chance to meet our Director, Dr. Ford, and Sahithi, the graduate assistant for the program. So, don't miss out—swing by and say hello! This event promises an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of the Honors program, get your questions answered, and have a blast with free donuts !!! Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of November, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Shantel Farnan, Assistant Professor (Education) Shantel Farnan is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and serves as the Program Coordinator for all Special Education Programs. Dr. Farnan has 26 years of experience as a special education teacher, special education director, regional special education cooperative director, and as a university professor. Dr. Farnan has held offices in state and national organizations with a focus on special education, including SIG/Caucus Liaison for Teacher Education Division, Past Chair, Chair, and Communications Editor of Small Special Education Programs Caucus, and board positions on Missouri Council for Administrators of Special Education, and Missouri Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Farnan’s academic and research interests are in special education leadership, collaboration, engagement, diverse field experiences, dyslexia, feedback, virtual teaching and learning, and K-12 partnerships Monday, November 14 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Game Night with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Play a few board games with members Eat some FREE donuts! November 9, 2022 \| 7pm \| Valk 128 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of September, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Rodd Barr, Senior Instructor (Agricultural Sciences) Rod Barr is a Senior Instructor for the Department of Agricultural Sciences and was previously the Program Coordinator for the department. Dr. Barr is currently the Director of Agricultural Sciences. He became the director in 2013. Dr. Barr received his M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education teaching Agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University along with his Ed. S. in Educational Leadership, Superintendent, and Secondary Principal. He completed his Ed. D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis through the University of Missouri. His academic and research interests include experimental learning, student retention, and agricultural advocacy. At the state-level, Dr. Barr is apart of the Missouri Joint Staff on Agricultural Education, Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association, and the Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education. Monday, October 12 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! October 3, 2022 \| 5pm \| Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 14th of September, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Rick Toomey, Associate Professor (Natural Sciences) Rick Toomey is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and serves as the advisor for the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. in Chemistry along with attaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Brandeis University. Dr. Toomey has 31 years of experience in the chemistry department and teaches several courses on and off campus. His academic and research interests include chemistry education, application of mathematics in science education, and laboratory revision. He is also a member of the American Chemical Society and the National Science Teachers Association. Wednesday, September 14th \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Bre Crawford! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! August 29, 2022 \| 5pm \| Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 13th of April, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Cindy Zhiling Tu, Program Coordinator (MS-IS) Dr. Cindy Zhiling Tu is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Systems from DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Canada. She also has an MSc in Management Science, an M.B.A. in E-Business and Information Systems, an M.Eng in Computer Science, and a B.S. in Computer Science. She has published research papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals such as Information & Management, Information & Computer Security, the International Journal of Mobile Communications, International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Information Systems Education Journal, and Journal of the Midwest Association for Information Systems. Her research interests are in the areas of information systems security and privacy, mobile commerce, technology acceptance and usage, and information systems. She teaches IS courses such as Information Systems Analysis and Design, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Cybersecurity and IS Security Management, Project Management in Business & Technology, Enterprise Networking, MIS Capstone Project, Practical Data Evaluation, etc. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 2nd of March, 2022 to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? How did they get started in that field? Dr. Vincent P. Hustad, Instructor Dr. Vince Hustad, Instructor of Biology at Northwest Missouri State University, holds an ASA from Olney Central College, a BS emphasis in Botany with honors and an MS in Biological Sciences from Eastern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He currently teaches General Biology lecture and lab, Principles of Biology lab, Zoology lab, Senior Seminar, and, when the mycelium gods smile upon him, Mycology. Dr. Hustad has several peer-reviewed publications in national and international mycological journals, primarily focusing on the systematics of the earth tongue fungi class Geoglossomycetes. Dr. Hustad's research has taken him all over the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Dr. Hustad has named and described several species and genera of fungi new to science. Dr. Hustad's research interests include diversity of fungi and lichens, fungal evolution and systematics (focusing on earth tongues and Leotiomyctes sensu lato), and fungal symbioses. Wednesday, March 2nd \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Donuts with the Director Join the Honors Program Director Dr. Elyssa Ford and G.A. Robinson Oturugbum! Learn more about the program Ask any questions you have Eat some FREE donuts! When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 5 p.m. Where: Valk 90 Work towards your (optional) social engagement badge!
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 3rd of February to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Casey Abington, an Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Casey Abington, an Associate Professor of Economics at Northwest Missouri State University, holds an M.B.A. from the University of Central Missouri and a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University. She currently teaches Survey of Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Managerial Economics. She is the recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Education and Faculty Excellence Awards for Teaching and Research. Dr. Abington has peer-reviewed publications, and her research interests are labor economics, economic growth, human capital, and the economics of education. Dr. Abington is passionate about making a difference by providing students with tools that will help make them more knowledgeable and productive citizens. Thursday, February 3 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 128
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 25th of October to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Ethan Bottone, a historical Geographer Dr. Ethan Bottone is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Northwest. He is a historical geographer by training, with interests in tourism, mobility, and race .His dissertation research explored landscapes and mobility networks of the Green Book, a Jim Crow-era travel guide developed and used by black travelers. He is particularly interested in "tourist homes," private homes and apartments rented to travelers, that were listed within the Green Book, as these spaces represented a very personal form of resistant hospitality to the pervasive injustices of institutional white supremacy. Also, Dr. Bottone is interested in other forms of "Just" tourism, including accessible tourism and indigenous heritage. He has published peer-reviewed journal articles such as beyond accessibility, Jim Crow Journey Stories, National Discourses Materialized. In 2021, he has had at least 12 citations in his research work and a total of 30 citations for his research activities. Monday, October 25 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 129
	Popcorn with a Prof Join the Honors Program on the 6th of October to learn more about Northwest's faculty members & their research. What is their current project? What is their research process? Hod did they get started in that field? Dr. Chase O'Gwin, Theoretical Psychologist Dr. Chase O'Gwin is an assistant professor and also the coordinator of the General Psychology program at Northwest. He has been studying the psychology of horror for the last 10 years, writing his Master's thesis on the relationship between personality variables and horror genre engagement and his dissertation on the qualitative experience of the horror fan as viewed through the psychoanalytic framework of Jacques Lacan. Dr. O'Gwin has published work on the nature of weird fiction and the ineffable, his expertise in horror has been featured in Bustle Magazine, has presented his work on horror to more than a dozen national and international psychological conferences and is currently co-authoring a book with Palgrave Press on the role of race in horror. He has also published work in parapsychology, exploring apparition experiences created in a laboratory and recently co-authored a book with Routledge, exploring the implications of recent social justice movements and their implications for subjectivity as viewed from the lens of theoretical and philosophical psychology Wednesday, October 6 \| 4-5 p.m. \| Valk 129