Complete Schedule

The 2023 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference was held on April 3-4, 2023. This conference combines and expands upon what used to be the Graduate College Symposium and the CSBS Undergraduate Student Research Conference.

ALL undergraduate and graduate students across campus are invited to share their research, scholarship, creative, internship and/or service learning projects. Clubs and other student groups can also do presentations or set up tables and have demonstrations. The conference is held face-to-face in Rod Library.

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Complete Schedule
2023
Monday, April 3rd
9:00 AM

My Experience as a CSBR Research Interviewer

Tess DeMarco, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM

Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, Stoicism and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans

Taylor Brown, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM

The Role of Psychology in People's Attitude Toward Legal Abortion in the U.S.

Chloe Thostenson, University of Northern Iowa
Jiuqing Cheng, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM

UNI Students Attend SHAPE America's SPEAK! Out Day in Washington D.C. and Advocate for Health and Physical Education

Leah Borgerding, University of Northern Iowa
Carson Souhrada, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM

Volunteering at Riverview Center

Perla Arreguin, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Cooperative Education: Salt Company

Kj Barkema, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10:00 AM

Disordered Eating, Anxiety and Perfectionism Among Emerging Adult Men and Women

Karissa Jensen, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

Do ADHD Symptoms Enhance College Students' Creativity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy?

Jorge Montesinos, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

New Policy Opens Trade Between India and the U.S. [Poster]

Morgan Aitchison, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

10:00 AM

Social Media Recruitment and Online Propaganda by Extremist Groups

Megan Robinson, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

The Effectiveness of Value-Consistent Framings on Conservatives' and Liberals' Attitudes

Aubrey Paschal, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activation in Dementia Patients

Ava Schupbach, University of Northern Iowa
Ean Followwill, University of Northern Iowa
Emily Swanson, University of Northern Iowa
Logan Herbsleb, University of Northern Iowa
Stephanie Rosco, University of Northern Iowa
Holden Sevening, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:00 AM

Effects of Media on People's Attitudes Towards Immigrants

Rishika Sheetal Singh, University of Northern Iowa
Alexandra Hoefer, University of Northern Iowa
Yuan Ling Looi, University of Northern Iowa
Tenzin Nyima, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Internship with the First Judicial Department of Corrections

Madalynn Stone, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Parental Support, Depressive Symptom and Anxiety in Transgender and Gender Non-conforming (TGNC) Emerging Adults

Katelyn Luedke, University of Northern Iowa
K. R. Luedke

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Perceptions of Political Perspective-Takers

Ian Beatty, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Predicting Burnout in Graduate Students Using Job Demands-Resources Theory

Katelyn Luedke, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

The Effect of 7 days of Creatine Supplementation on Soccer Performance and Cognition in Division 1 Soccer Players

Mallory Hoodjer, University of Northern Iowa
Maira de Jesus Alevato, University of Northern Iowa
Katie Dorman, University of Northern Iowa
Lizzy Richardson, University of Northern Iowa
Allison Whitaker, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:00 AM

The Effect of an 5-week Concurrent Training Program on ACFT Scores and Aerobic Capacity in Army ROTC Cadets.

Cody Durbin, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:00 AM

The Hidden Gem of Rod Library: The Learning Center

Jaysea Miller, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

12:00 PM

Are Faculty Members Ready to Quit? Organizational Commitment among Faculty Members

MacKenzie Grenko, University of Northern Iowa
Tenzin Kalsang, University of Northern Iowa
Tenzin Urgyen, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Field Experience at Friends of the Family

Sydney Ward, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Lotus Above and Beyond Healthcare Staffing

Jaylyn Robinson, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Prejudice toward Blind Men and Women in India

Rishika Sheetal Singh, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Research Telephone Interviewer, Center for Social and Behavioral Research

Morgan Wickman, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Secondary Traumatic Stress: Therapists' Past Trauma and Workplace Intervention [Poster]

Morgan Wickman, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

1:00 PM

A Century of Inequality: How Redlining Continues to Impact the Residents of Waterloo

Lindsey Ingraham, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Breweries of Iowa Urban Landscapes

Casey Shanaberger, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

English: Iconic or Misleading?: An Analysis of the Usage of Spanish in the Movie Spy Kids Spanish: ¿Icónico o engañoso?: Un análisis del uso del español en la película Spy Kids

Sam Zimmerman, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

1:00 PM

Examinar el Desarrollo Professional en la Educación Bilingüe (Professional Development in Bilingual Education and its Effect on Teacher Preparedness)

Cody Boozell, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

1:00 PM

Exploring The Spiritual But Not Religious Identity

Taylor Simington, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

George Wyth State Park

Kaitlyn Clark, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Internship at First Judicial Department of Correctional Services

Abbey Doyle, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Predictors of Enthusiastic and Constrained Sport Commitment with Intercollegiate Athletes

Jessie Woodyard, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Spanish in the U.S. PSA Project

Sam Zimmerman, University of Northern Iowa
Jordan Carter, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

1:00 PM

Trending en TikTok: El Cambio de Código Como Estrategia Discursiva; Trending on TikTok: Code-Switching as a Discursive Strategy

Jessica Vrioni, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

1:00 PM

Tú dices “plátano” y yo digo “mofongo”: Una representación de la normalización del biculturalismo en Alma’s Way

Jordan Carter, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:00 PM

Do you Text & Walk? What's the Risk?

Makena Yelland, University of Northern Iowa
Quinlan Manross, University of Northern Iowa
Abraham Silva, University of Northern Iowa
Tyler Block, University of Northern Iowa
Fabio Fontana, University of Northern Iowa
HyeYoung Cho, University of Northern Iowa

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

2:00 PM

Factors of Family Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Madelyn Hibbs, University of Northern Iowa
Nicole Turner, University of Northern Iowa

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

2:00 PM

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Risk Factors, Treatment and Practical Implication to Military Training

Trinton Robinson, University of Northern Iowa

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

2:00 PM

Riverview Center

Amanda Gantt, University of Northern Iowa

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

2:20 PM

Analysis of Bricks and Crucibles from Riverwalk Trail

Tyson Smith, University of Northern Iowa

2:20 PM - 3:05 PM

2:20 PM

Indigenous Economic Institutions Building: A Case Study of the Yerv Reindeer Herding Cooperative, Nenets Autonomous District, Russia

Polina Syadeyskaya, University of Northern Iowa

2:20 PM - 3:05 PM

2:20 PM

Mapping for Cultural Resurgence: Reclaiming Geocultural Knowledge of Kamchatka's Indigenous Peoples from Early Scientific Expeditions

Semyon Drozdetckii, University of Northern Iowa

2:20 PM - 3:05 PM

Tuesday, April 4th
9:00 AM

A New Baby!: The Role of an Interactive Infant Feeding Simulator

Madison Kolbet, University of Northern Iowa
Emmalee Fannon, University of Northern Iowa
Kelsey Feller, University of Northern Iowa
Sarah MacDougall, University of Northern Iowa
Alyssa Mason, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

An Analysis of the Relationship between K-12 Public Education Spending and Student Academic Achievement in Iowa

Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

My Experience Working at the Center for Social and Behavioral Research

Maelah Golden, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

Spectroscopic Characterization of Wind Cave National Park

Jenna Heinen, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

9:00 AM

The Power of Knowledge: How Firearm Knowledge and Partisan Identity Relate to Gun Control Attitudes

Monty Crain II, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

The Relationship Between Mindful Eating, Physical Health and Well-being in the US

Yuan Ling Looi, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

The Role of COVID-19-Stress Variables with Mental Health, Sleep, and Prosocial Behaviors during the Pandemic

Chloe Thostenson, University of Northern Iowa
Elene Looi, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

UNI@Wind Cave National Park

Ethan Ahrens, University of Northern Iowa
Keller Birkenholtz, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

9:00 AM

UNI@Wind Cave National Park: The Student Experience

Keller Birkenholtz, University of Northern Iowa
Ethan Ahrens, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

10:00 AM

A Ludomusical Analysis of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Ethan Martin, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Blast from the Past, Gift of the Present: an Analysis of the Musical Cues in Immortals Fenyx Rising (2020)

Katelyn Shepard, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Enforcing Player Autonomy: The Music of The Elder Scrolls (2011)

Jacob Chaplin, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Foster Parent Adversity and Support

Autumn Stowe, University of Northern Iowa
Ellie Rogaczewski, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

Representative Tower Defense Games: Musical Setting in Plants vs. Zombies

Yuxiao Sun, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Someone Has a Case of Sexism: A Content Analysis of Workplace Films

Christian Kreger, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

The Sound of The End: Nihilism in NieR: Automata's Narrative and Musical Score

David Phetmanysay, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Video Game Music for Piano: Transcriptions on the Music of Genshin Impact

Heather Gillis, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Whose Knowledge has Value? Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for SLIFE Newcomers

Lillian Mescher, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care

Joanna Engleman, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Competencies Acquired in the Psychology Major [Presentation]

Jake Harrington, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:00 AM

Does Common Humanity, Life Satisfaction and Social Trust Reduce Prejudice?

Tenzin Nyima, University of Northern Iowa
Elene Looi, University of Northern Iowa
Rishika Sheetal Singh, University of Northern Iowa
Alexandra Hoefer, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Effects of Home-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Continuous Walking on Cognition in Overweight and Obese Women

Leah Borgerding, University of Northern Iowa
Terence Moriarty, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

My Experience at CedarStone Senior Living

Ryan Schares, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Orchard Hill Elementary: Shadowing a Guidance Counselor

Ryley Bleymeyer, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Self-Compassion Mediates the Relationship between Spirituality and Resilience

Tenzin Nyima, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:00 AM

The Use of PocketLab Devices in Measuring Indoor Air Quality at the University of Northern Iowa

Noah Duker, University of Northern Iowa
Isabel Harms, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

12:00 PM

Cooperative Experience at Cedar Falls High School

Cailyn Morgan, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Differences Between Upper- and Under-Classmen in Intercollegiate Athletics

Benjamin Boezinger, University of Northern Iowa
Jessie Woodyard, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Field Experience Working at the University of Northern Iowa Child Development Center

Macy Simon, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

How to Not Save the World from COVID-19: The Dire Consequences of Giving Away the Vaccine Formula [poster]

Tristen Prouse, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

What Were You Wearing? [exhibits]

Isabella Johnson, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Who Will Save the Hero?: The Relationship Between Resilience, Perceived Social Support, and Burnout in Indian Healthcare Professionals

Tenzin Kalsang, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

1:00 PM

Acoustic Analysis of L2-French Vowels Contrasts Produced by Native Speakers of American English

Benjamin Godard, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:00 PM

Exploring the Microbial Composition of Moonmilk in Wind Cave National Park [Poster]

Emma Pellegrino, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Friends of the Family Internship Experience

Maddison Hofmann, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Gymnastics Coaching at Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy

Ayanna Rost, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Intervening for a Depressed Peer: The Effects of Resilience, Empathy, and History of Depression

Brendan Weed, University of Northern Iowa
Elizabeth Lefler, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

Misinformation Susceptibility: Partisan & Novel Misinformation is More Believable

Adan Reyes Salas, University of Northern Iowa
Ian Beatty, University of Northern Iowa
Taylor Simington, University of Northern Iowa
Monty Crain II, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

We Would Be Friends: Fans, Musicians and Social Media

Cassidy Byrnes, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM