b"Learning SciencesShuyu Huang .Chengdu, ChinaB.S., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai; M.Ed., Sichuan UniversityDissertation: The Effect of Game Experience on Students Creative Performance in Video Game EnvironmentsAdviser: Dr. Meihua QianGeorgia Louise McKown Virginia Beach, VAB.S., M.S.Ed., Old Dominion UniversityDissertation: Exploring Academic Opportunities for Military-Connected Students: A Systems Theory ApproachAdviser: Dr. Faiza JamilGeorgia has six peer-reviewed publications and has made more than twenty conference presentations about her work. She is excited to continue her new role as a Regional Behavior Coach with The Behavior Alliance of South Carolina.Robert M. O'Hara .North Augusta, SCB.A., Coker University; M.Ed., University of DaytonDissertation: Examining the Influence of the Classroom Environment on Motivation, Belonging, and Academic Confidence in Engineering Education: A Relational Developmental Systems ApproachAdviser: Dr. Debi SwitzerRobert has six peer-reviewed publications with an additional five under review. He was twice awarded the College of Education's Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research and was a 2022 finalist in the 3-Minute Thesis competition. He has accepted a faculty position in the Department of Psychology at Clemson University. Robert also served two terms as president of the Graduate Student Government.Literacy, Language and CultureDonna Lynn Confere .Fort Mill, SCB.A., West Virginia Institute of Technology; M.A.T., Marshall UniversityDissertation: Long-term English Learner: One Voice and Perspective of Schooling ExperiencesAdviser: Dr. Rachelle S. SavitzElizabeth McCauley McDonald Seneca, SCB.S., Clemson University; M.Ed., Anderson University; M.Ed., University of South CarolinaDissertation: Black Oral History as a Culturally Sustaining Practice in the Secondary Social Studies ClassroomAdviser: Dr. Rachelle S. SavitzElizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies from Clemson University. She earned a Masters in Education from Anderson University and a Masters in Educational Administration from The University of South Carolina. Elizabeth was recently named the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction for the School District of Oconee County.17"