-Evaluating effectiveness of alternative pedagogical methods in undergraduate cell biology class through quantitative and qualitative data analyses.-Collaborating with Joyce Fernandes, PhD, to publish and present findings.

-Observed Drs. Marc Levitt, Alberto Peña, and Jason Frischer in Colorectal OR, weekly clinic, and pediatric surgery meetings; observed neurosurgeon, Dr. Todd Maugans, in OR cases and clinic, as well as medical director of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Program, Dr. Lars Wagner, in tumor clinic.-Engaged in independent research study concerning the center’s Bowel Management Program, optimizing program's efficiency. Presented findings in University of Cincinnati Capstone Poster Symposium.