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The 2024 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference will be held on April 8-9, 2024. 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
2024
Monday, April 8th
9:00 AM	Examining the Associations Between Smoking Risk Perception, Knowledge, and Smoking Behavior among U.S Adult Smokers Tenzin Kalsang, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Field Experience at the Center for Social and Behavioral Research at the University of Northern Iowa Elliott Waller, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Food Access: Addressing the Problem of Food Deserts in Waterloo, Iowa Adele Kuruppu, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Full Circle Services, Inc. Delaney Harbison, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	"Our Hands are Tied": How State Educational Diversity Laws Affect Iowa Public Educators and How Educators Respond Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM	Perceived Parental Acceptance and Minority Stress as Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Emerging Adults Kieran Luedke, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM	RIYO Art Tatiana Schaapherder, University of Northern Iowa Jorgan Rustad, University of Northern Iowa Yesenia Chavez, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM	The Impact of COVID-19 Related Stress on Parenting and Community Engagement in an Iowa Community Savanna Farley, University of Northern Iowa Danny Trip, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
10:00 AM	Bias Towards Hiring Persons with ADHD by Political Orientation Luke Banaszak, University of Northern Iowa Krishna Patel, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Empathy, Education, & Empowerment: Reflections on the World of Dementia Sarah Stegge, University of Northern Iowa Jordan Neely, University of Northern Iowa Samantha Heyer, University of Northern Iowa Elaine M. Eshbaugh, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Gender Socialization and Social Media in College Students' Fear of Crime Ashlyn Miller, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Red vs. Blue: Identifying Demands Among Faculty and Graduate Students MacKenzie Grenko, University of Northern Iowa Kieran Luedke, University of Northern Iowa Tenzin Kalsang, University of Northern Iowa Helen C. Harton, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Soviet Space Race: Predictable Failure? Jordan Stiles, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM	Visual Imagery & Cognitive & Behavioral Outcomes Alyssa Blackburn, University of Northern Iowa Tenzin Kalsang, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Visual Impairment Sight Assistive Technology with Arduino Samuel Bast, University of Northern Iowa Nathaniel Addo, University of Northern Iowa Emmanuel Oseghale, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM	Volunteer Experience at Allen Hospital Stefani Johnson, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM	Choice Overload Erin Powers, University of Northern iowa Jiuquing Cheng, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Contemporary Effects of Redlining on Education and Schooling with Emphasis on Waterloo, Iowa Charis Crozier, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Death of DVD's Keller Birkenholtz, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM	Modeling Phosphorus Loading Dynamics in Milford Creek: Using Updated Hydrological Models for TMDL Comparison Olivia Calvin, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM	Organic Agriculture in Sioux County, IA, A Multicriteria Land Suitability Analysis Beatrice Chali, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM	Peer Tutoring Strategies for Science Major and non-Major Undergraduate Students Thomas Manternach, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Reading Through Generations Abby Schellhorn, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Traumatic Brain Injury and Public Stigma: The Effect of Perceived Responsibility MacKenzie Grenko, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring the Impact of Redlining on Diabetes Prevalence in Waterloo's Neighborhoods Sydney Blum, University of Northern Iowa Jayme Renfro, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Whispers of Childhood Karlie Klemesrud, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM	An Investigation into the Role of Flow in Facilitating Post-Traumatic Growth among Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD Emily Prebil, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Caring for Memories: a Caregiver’s Journey With Dementia Alyssa Blackburn, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Heusler Alloy NiFeMnAl [Poster] Salimatou Diallo, University of Northern Iowa Pavel Lukashev, University of Northern Iowa Parashu Kharel, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Enhancing First-Year STEM Student Success through Peer Mentoring Nkasa Bolumbu, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	FOR YOU Daniel Mitchell, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM	Political Orientation and Moral Values: Examining their Effects on Susceptibility to Misinformation Jordan A. Neely, University of Northern Iowa MaKayla L. Hall, University of Northern Iowa Helen C. Harton, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	"Redlining" : The Significant Impact It Created on Health in Waterloo, Iowa Madeline Bickley, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	"The Victory Project": Don't Worry Darling and Toxic Masculinity Stella Parks, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM	Welcome to Des Moines: A City of Art Xzavier Moore, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM	Agriculture's Impact on Water Quality: A Cedar River and Mississippi River Analysis Jace Bell, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Educational Effects of Redlining in Waterloo Jadin Grieser, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Heusler Alloy NiFeMnAl Salimatou Diallo, University of Northern Iowa Pavel Lukashev, University of Northern Iowa Parashu Kharel, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Internship at 1st Judicial District Department of Correctional Services Taylor Short, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Let’s Talk About Death: A Content Analysis of Children's Literature on Death and Dying Celine Manternach, University of Northern Iowa Hallory Domnick, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Role of Gender in Digital Divide in Bangladesh Maria Huq, University of Northern Iowa Saif Bhuiyan, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Shadowing With The First Department of Corrections Clark Willis, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	The Importance of a Peer Educator Literacy of ELL Student Needs Baylee Anderson, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
2:00 PM	Demonstration of Fashion Changes of UNI Students Over Time Jude Beekman, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM	Educational Achievement Rates in Urban Communities as a Result of Past Redlining Practices Grant Pedersen, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Educational Outcomes as a Result of Redlining Brynn Jeambey, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	How Children’s Media Portrays Older Adults Hallory Domnick, University of Northern Iowa Celine Manternach, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Language Barriers in the U.S. Legal System for Primarily Spanish Speakers: Attorney Perspectives and Potential Solutions for True Equal Access Emma Kizer, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM	Parental Attitudes toward Birth-Assigned Male/Female Gay and Transgender Adolescents Kieran Luedke, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	The Frequency of Interrogative Structure Variants of WH-Questions in Spoken French-Language Media Interviews from The Democratic Republic of the Congo Emily Mae Wilding, University of Northern Iowa Elizabeth Zwanziger, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM	"We've Known Each Other For Centuries": Theatrical History of the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice Jude Beekman, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 9th
9:00 AM	Balance Autism Internship Emma Van Cleave, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Childhood Experiences with Finances and How They Affect Bargaining for Salary Lauren Logue, University of Northern Iowa Maelah Golden, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	How Redlining has Led to Food Deserts and the Impacts on Waterloo Diana Espinoza, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	If You Give a Reader a Depression Narrative: The Mental Health Memoir as a Vessel for Education and Representation Riley McCall, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM	Mastering 3 Learning Strategies: A Guide for Undergraduate Peer Science Tutors in Walk-In Setting Terra Mills, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Preschool Para-Educator Chamya Adams, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	The Effects of Virtual Reality Exercise on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activation in an Overweight/Obese Population Greta Ness, University of Northern Iowa Darci Wiseman, University of Northern Iowa Emma Kelsey, University of Northern Iowa Grayce Bjugan, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM	The Use of Communal Resources and its Effect on Wellness Cassandra Ralston, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM	Government Spying and Abuse of Power Against Minority Groups Addyson Kaune, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM	Impact of High School Climate and Bullying on Depression and Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood Tyler Larson, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Model Railroading: A Serious Leisure Activity in Retirement Madelyn Bolte, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Revisiting the Integrated Model of Racism: Exploring the Relationship Between Political Orientation and Racial Prejudice in Contemporary America Daria Washington, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Shadowing School Counselors in the Emmetsburg Community School District Taelyn Blankenhagen, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	¿Tengo el derecho a votar?: The Impacts of Accessible, Multilingual Voting Materials on the Participation of Hispanic/Latinx Groups Madeline Hinz, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM	A Comparative Analysis of Drug Use Policies: A Global Guide to Prevention and Treatment Elliot Throndson, University of Northern Iowa Lauren Hawker, University of Northern Iowa Patience Kies, University of Northern Iowa Logan Green, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Breaking the Patterns of Homelessness Jaylynn Easterly, University of Northern Iowa Yaqueline Trinidad, University of Northern Iowa Mya Snitker, University of Northern Iowa Araely Hanson, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Child Marriage and Child Solider Policies in Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger Mawlia Meh, University of Northern Iowa Lexie Hauber, University of Northern Iowa Morgan Kline, University of Northern Iowa Ramiyah Boyed, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Global Overconsumption and its Effects on Climate Change Alex Friedley, University of Northern Iowa Caitlyn Conlee, University of Northern Iowa Jason Rhinehart, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Global Poverty: Comparing the United States and Haiti Jesika Basurto, University of Northern Iowa Josephine Bergmeier, University of Northern Iowa Destinee Mincks, University of Northern Iowa Kari Wilson, University of Northern Iowa Tanner Korynta, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Lost Voices: Examining Child Trafficking Across the United States and Haiti Christi Boswood, University of Northern Iowa Allison Arjes, University of Northern Iowa Joryn Hanson, University of Northern Iowa Kayla Mol, University of Northern Iowa Josie Moreland, University of Northern Iowa Allison Stewart, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Poverty in Haiti Julieta Aguilera, University of Northern Iowa Lucinda Gillam, University of Northern Iowa Kady Cody, University of Northern Iowa Kyah Muleya, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	The Importance of Mental Health in Sudan Tatum Gehrke, University of Northern Iowa Ella Reimers, University of Northern Iowa Alayna Asby, University of Northern Iowa Aminah Igram, University of Northern Iowa Klarence Baker, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 PM	Design of a Wellness Center Anna Gunderson, University of Northern Iowa Jordyn Whitish, University of Northern Iowa Emily Klein, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Design of a Wellness Center Alyssa Fellows, University of Northern Iowa Jade Lyons, University of Northern Iowa Liana Illa, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Dual-task Prioritization Strategies: Texting While Walking Makena Yelland, University of Northern Iowa Abraham Silva Cortes, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Gait Assessment: Walking With and Without a Dog Kaitlyn Drish, University of Northern Iowa Aleah Hackman, University of Northern Iowa Greta Ness, University of Northern Iowa Claire Reidel, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Suspected vs. Diagnosed Mental Illness, Race, and the NGRI Plea Alexa Roudabush, University of Northern Iowa Helen C. Harton, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Women's Rights in Iran Aubrie Saysirisanh, University of Northern Iowa Asia Hemmer, University of Northern Iowa Katelyn Braga, University of Northern Iowa Bailey Hudson, University of Northern Iowa Abigail Bonner, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	World Hunger Lindsey Schlotfeldt, University of Northern Iowa Kayla Bolsinger, University of Northern Iowa Carson Love, University of Northern Iowa Kailyn O'Gara, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM	Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults Emily Swanson, University of Northern Iowa Stephanie Rasco, University of Northern Iowa Holden Sevening, University of Northern Iowa Ava Schupbach, University of Northern Iowa Terence Moriarty, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Design of a Wellness Center Brylee Folkerts, University of Northern Iowa Faith Toulouse, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Design of a Wellness Center Vanessa Alarcon, University of Northern Iowa Jenny Doyle, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Design of a Wellness Center Sam Adams, University of Northern Iowa Molly Burgmeier, University of Northern Iowa Leah Deppe, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Heat Islands In Our Backyards Jaylin VanderWiel, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	How Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, and Stoicism Relate to Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans Taylor Brown, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Lingering Effects of Redlining on Secondary Education in Waterloo, Iowa Emily Brennom, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Shadows of Redlining: Unveiling Disparities in Essential Social Services in Waterloo, IA Luke Abels, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
2:00 PM	Internship at the Denison Police Department Yolanda Loarca, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Redlining Effects on Income and Education in Waterloo, IA Lydia Kernen, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Resident Assistant at UNI Housing & Dining Tyler Werner, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Social Media Use and Gender Development Research Assistant Monica Lewandowski, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	“We've Known Each Other For Centuries” Theatrical History of the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice [Poster] Jude Beekman, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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