26 th Annual Scientific Sessions

1. Mentor – Mentee – Research Team Recognition 26th Annual Scientific Sessions Promoting Health Across the Life Span: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care

2. Nikki L. Hill PhD, RN Penn State College of Nursing Mentee “Nikki Hill is developing a cutting edge program of research where she is testing an innovative intervention, cognitive training, that holds promise for slowing cognitive decline in older adults with MCI. This young scientist is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults and their families; her work has huge public health implications.” Recognized by: Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN, FAAN, Elouise Ross Eberly Professor, College of Nursing, Penn State

3. Rachel K. Wion, MS, RN Penn State College of Nursing Mentee “It is with great pleasure that I honor my Mentee and Research Assistant Rachel Wion. Her intellectual curiosity, self-directedness and strong work ethic make her a joy to work with.” Recognized by: Susan J. Loeb, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Associate Professor, Penn State College of Nursing

4. Veronica Feeg, PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Dean, Director Molloy College PhD Program Mentor “Dr. Feeg represents the epitomy of mentorship. Her guidance and relentless support continues to be invaluable as my colleagues and I strive to become nurse scientists. Personally, Dr. Feeg mentored me through my high achieving residency process and still continues to guide me in my research assistantship work with her. We are sincerely grateful for her inspiration, expertise, and undeniable commitment to excellence.” Recognized by: Gloria Otoo & the Molloy PhD 2nd Cohort Students

5. Dr. Arlene Smaldone Assistant Dean, Scholarship and Research Columbia University Mentor “Dr. Smaldone has impacted my development as a nurse scientist in a profound way. Her attention to detail has provided me with an extraordinary experience that will follow me throughout my career.” Recognized by: Angela Northrup, Columbia University

6. Lauren Gerchow, BSN, RN NYU College of Nursing Mentee “Lauren demonstrated early aptitude for research when she undertook a qualitative metasynthesis focused on Latina women. She found many ways researchers fail to acknowledge the diversity within the Latino population in her work.” Recognized by: Allison Squires, PhD, RN Assistant Professor, NYU College of Nursing

7. Gail D’Eramo Melkus, EdD, C-NP, FAAN Associate Dean for Research, Florence & William Downs Professor in Nursing Research; New York University College of Nursing, Director of Muriel and Virginia Pless Center for Nursing Research Mentor “Dr. Melkus puts mentorship above all other responsibilities, creating a supportive environment for her students to ensure that they excel as independent researchers. She seeks out opportunities to provide individualized learning experiences for her students.” Recognized by: Fay Wright & Sarah Nowlin

8. Marilyn J. Hammer, PhD, RN, DC Assistant Professor NYU College of Nursing Mentor “Dr. Hammer generously shares her time and knowledge to mentor novice nurse researchers to develop research skills. She supports application of research knowledge to clinical studies preparing students to develop and coordinate clinical research.” Recognized by: Fay Wright NYU College of Nursing PhD Student

9. Allison Squires, PhD, RN Assistant Professor NYU College of Nursing Mentor “Allison has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for me both in my clinical and academic experiences in nursing and has provided guidance for me through every step of my journey.” Recognized by: Lauren Gerchow

10. College of Nursing, Penn State Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN, FAAN; Donna Fick PhD, RN, FAAN; Paula Mulhall, RGN, RPN, RN; Nikki Hill PhD, RN; Barb Deffenbaugh; Andrea Yevchak PhD, RN; AranKirwan “This wonderful group of people are testing a cognitive intervention for reducing the severity of delirium in people with dementia. Their caring attitude and attention to detail is without equal!” Recognized by: Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN