Complete Schedule

The 2025 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference is scheduled for April 7-8, 2025. 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
2025
Monday, April 7th
9:00 AM

Coming Out and Inclusion into Society Based on Queer Individuals

Danny Trip, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

9:00 AM

Family Caregiver Emotions In Dementia Simulation Education

Sarah Stegge, University of Northern Iowa
Elaine M. Eshbaugh, University of Northern Iowa

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

10:00 AM

AI in Academia: Supportive Ally or Cheating Accomplice?

Ian Offner, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

10:00 AM

Trace Evidence vs Memory Evidence: Comparing Evidence Collection Tools

Faith Nielsen, University of Northern Iowa
M. Kimberly MacLin, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

11:00 AM

My Internship: UNI Museum

Sydney Blum, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

12:00 PM

Crisis Text Line: "An Empathic World Where Nobody Feels Alone"

Amy Stoermer, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

mTBI Literature Review: Devices, Protocol and Nutritional Health

Nicholas Huinker, University of Northern Iowa
Sarah Stegge, University of Northern Iowa
Elaine M. Eshbaugh, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

12:00 PM

Who Owns Their Dead: Unequal Access To Repatriation in US Law

Sydney Blum, University of Northern Iowa

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

1:00 PM

Relationship Satisfaction as a Mediator Between Attachment and Quality of Life

Emma Elsbecker, University of Northern Iowa
Dilbur D. Arsiwalla, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1:00 PM

The Role of Capital on Literacy and Second Language Acquisition: A Cross-National Comparative Study

Brenda Koumondji, University of Northern Iowa

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 AM

Friendship with Violence: The Boffer LARPing Community

Cassandra Ralston, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:00 AM

Substance Abuse on Vulnerable United States and Russian Populations

Avery Wuollet, University of Northern Iowa
Emyli Sandrock, University of Northern Iowa
Mallory Loerts, University of Northern Iowa
Rylyn Murphy, University of Northern Iowa

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

11:00 AM

The Importance of Domestic Violence Reform in First World Countries

Morgan Klein, University of Northern Iowa
Stephanie Hines Meyers, University of Northern Iowa
Jasmyne Sauceda, University of Northern Iowa
Ark Van Donslear, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM

Women’s Rights Across Borders: Challenges and Progress in Afghanistan, India and the United States

Zita Mpinganzima, University of Northern Iowa
Taylor Romer, University of Northern Iowa
Gracie Richter, University of Northern Iowa
Sydney Hersom, University of Northern Iowa

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

12:15 PM

Understanding Dementia Friendly Features of Public Bathrooms: Dementia-Friendly Bathroom Design Explored + Checklist

Sarah Stegge, University of Northern Iowa
Elsie Aslesen, University of Northern Iowa
Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, University of Northern Iowa
Denell Henninger, University of Northern Iowa
Janice Blevins, University of Northern Iowa

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM

Investment Casting AM Burnout Time Identification and Usage with Machine Learning

Samuel Bast, University of Northern Iowa

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM