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Poster Presentations - Part 2
Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Teaching & Visualization Lab (4th floor)
Part Two: 11:30AM - 12PM

  • Women in WaSH: Focus on Taking Action in Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
    Dr. Angela Allen, CNR/FER/ Dir of Env Tech & Mgmt/Co-Dir Env Sci; Gislene Aparecida dos Santos, PhD, University of Sao Paulo; Tadeu Fabrício Malheiros, PhD, University of Sao Paulo; and Kate Burningham, PhD, University of Surrey
    The importance of understanding the natural passage in a young girl’s life from childhood to  adulthood is becoming more prioritized in today’s society. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) allows us to explore information surrounding vital categories in areas such as proper education, accessibility, economic liberation, and policy changes in the area of menstruation hygiene management (MHM).  Limited study, however, in the locations of North Carolina and Brazil demonstrates the need to  investigate educational awareness and disseminate information properly. Organized online workshops aimed to bring knowledge from research and efforts that integrated students from high school to college from across countries.

  • Black in the Stacks: Afrofuturism and the Future of Libraries
    Brionna Johnson, Princeton University Library
    Libraries are often seen as spaces of books, quiet, and tradition—but what about the stories and people not always associated with them? What happens when we reimagine libraries through the lens of Afrofuturism? This session explores the history of Black librarianship, the variety of roles within the profession, and where Black folks belong in this evolving field. Together, we’ll reflect on the intersections of identity, representation, and the transformative potential of Black voices in library spaces. Let’s envision bold, inclusive possibilities for the stacks of tomorrow!

  • Storytelling from the Trenches to the Kitchen Table
    Kaitlan C. Farrior, CHASS, NC State University
    This digital poster explores how storytelling from familiar spaces—kitchen tables, urban alleys, rural porches—represents a vital form of Afrofuturistic scholarship. By drawing from community narratives and ancestral wisdom, it highlights the transformative power of "everyday research." Guided by Sankofa and Ubuntu principles, this presentation centers lived experiences as revolutionary praxis.

  • Biomimicry & Black American Fashion: Nature-Inspired Fashion for Human Health and Wellness 
    Rue Tshamala, University of Georgia; Dr. Sha'Mira Covington, Assistant Professor in Fashion, The University of Georgia
    This research examines the intersection of biomimicry and Black American fashion, highlighting how environment-inspired designs can promote human health and wellness. Through multi-case studies and visual network analysis, the study maps connections between design elements, cultural narratives, and ecological contexts. It addresses the lack of representation of Indigenous and Black perspectives in mainstream sustainability discourse. By analyzing fashion in urban, suburban, and rural Black communities, this work demonstrates the importance of cultural and environmental integration in creating sustainable, health-promoting fashion, contributing to a more inclusive and holistic approach to sustainability and health equity.

  • Reimaging African American agriculture through Afro-Futurism
    Alejandro Ibrahim, Department of History, NC State University
    Traditionally African Americans have been practitioners of agriculture. Despite this African Americans make up less than 2% of farmers in the United States. African Americans also have the highest rate of food insecurity. In the 21st century agriculture among African Americans must have an afrofuturist touch to be successful. This can ensure sustainable food systems. Examples of this can be through adopting farming methods such as agroecology and supporting urban agriculture. This presentation seeks to connect history to the present struggle of black food justice.

  • Wellness X Tech X Art 
    Alina V. Roach, NC State College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Envision you are a student in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics (STEAM)—juggling high expectations while silently struggling with stress and burnout. For many, this is reality. This research creatively connects to Sankofa, addressing past challenges with an afrofuturistic vision. It uses stress response hierarchies and community interviews, embodying Ubuntu and Harambee by engaging diverse communities. Through interactive breathing techniques and findings, the presentation highlights futuristic applications, strategic initiatives across colleges, and a career wellness book. This work integrates wellness with technical research, honoring the mind, body, and spirit, and emphasizes "Rest as Revolution" for sustainable wellness in STEAM.
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Dr. Angela Allen

Faculty, NCSU| CNR/FER/ Dir of Env Tech & Mgmt/Co-Dir Env Sci
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Kaitlan C. Farrior

Student, NCSU | College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kaitlan C. Farrior is an independent author and literary voice from North Carolina whose work navigates the complexities of identity, resilience, and human connection. Her writing is deeply informed by her admiration for cultural and literary movements like the Harlem Renaissance... Read More →
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Alejandro Ibrahim

Student, NC State University | Department of History
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Brionna Johnson

Staff, Princeton University Library
Hello!My name is Brionna Johnson.My interests are cataloging e-resources (original and copy cataloging), reparative descriptions, and information literacy! I earned my MLS from NCCU in 2023. I have experience in both academic and public library settings. I am a new cataloger and early... Read More →
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Alina V. Roach

Student, NC State University | College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Rue Tshamala

Student, University of Georgia
Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Teaching & Visualization Lab (4th floor) Hunt Library
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