MSOT Students Present Research at National Conference

Masters Occupational Therapy Students

Stockton Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) students at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) annual national conference, AOTA INSPIRE 2025.

Galloway, N.J. — All 56 current Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) students from Stockton University attended the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) annual national conference, AOTA INSPIRE 2025, held in Philadelphia from April 3–5.

Christopher Shaw and Keishla Sanchez with their poster.

Christopher Shaw and Keishla Sanchez with their poster, “Get FIT: A Health and Wellness Program Designed for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).”

With over 8,000 occupational therapy practitioners and students in attendance, the event offered a dynamic environment for learning and professional development. 

Two student groups from Stockton had the opportunity to present their research posters at the conference. 

Christopher Shaw and Keishla Sanchez presented “Get FIT: A Health and Wellness Program Designed for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).”

Five MSOT students present their poster at conference

From left, Casey Liming, Courtney Masker, Thayana Ascencio-Cruz, Emily Green and Bethannie Lopez with their poster, “Living the High Life: The Effects of Cannabis on Health Management in Adults.”

Casey Liming, Courtney Masker, Thayana Ascencio-Cruz, Emily Green and Bethannie Lopez presented their poster, “Living the High Life: The Effects of Cannabis on Health Management in Adults.”

“The students had the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions, from workshops to poster sessions. All offered opportunities for the students to integrate classroom learning and network with OT practitioners from around the country,” said Mary Kientz, associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Stockton.

MSOT students at conference

MSOT students at the AOTA annual national conference, AOTA INSPIRE 2025.

 

Reported by Mandee McCullough

Photos submitted