WPU University Authors

University Authors Forum &
University Authors Reception

Thursday, March 12, 2026
David & Lorraine Cheng Library

As part of EXPLORATIONS 2026, this annual event honors University authors by showing the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of WPU's faculty and staff. Please join us for presentations by colleagues from across campus, followed by a reception where publications will be on display. Come see the impressive variety of work produced by your colleagues. Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sponsored by the David & Lorraine Cheng Library

University Authors Forum
12:30-1:45, Library Auditorium

Following opening remarks from the Provost, the schedule is as follows:

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

"The WPSPJ Podcast: The Voice of Diverse Student Journalists" Nicholas Hirshon (Communication)

"Infant Long-Term Memory" Amy E. Learmonth (Psychology)

"Liturgy Matters: Traditional Liturgical Practices Predict Belief in the Real Presence" Natalie A. Lindemann (Psychology)

"Extra Caregiving Demands, Work-Role Salience, and Psychological Distress Among Employed Parents" Deniz Yucel (Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work)

College of Business

"Regulating Quasi-Legal Markets" Rahi Abouk (Economics, Finance & Global Business)

"Immigrant Entrepreneurship in the US: Intersectionality as a Blessing and a Curse" Priya Nagaraj (Economics, Finance & Global Business)

College of Science and Health

"A Facile One-Pot Preparation and Catalytic Application of Tunable Silica-Coated Aqueous Gold Nanoparticles" Bhanu P. S. Chauhan (Chemistry & Environmental Science)

"An Exploration of Self-Perception of Weight Status" Maya Joseph (School of Nursing)

"Honey Bee Health Improvement and Bee Conservation Research" Christopher Mayack (Biology)