Poster Presentations

The 2026 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference was held on April 13-14, 2026. This conference combined and expanded upon what used to be the Graduate College Symposium and the CSBS Undergraduate Student Research Conference.

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

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Schedule
2026
Monday, April 13th
9:00 AM	Electronic, Magnetic and Structural Properties of Fe2MoGe Gavin Reyes, University of Northern Iowa Gabby Buhrow, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Fatigue Effect on Gait in Younger Populations Alyssa Niemeier, University of Northern Iowa Ella Dorman, University of Northern Iowa Sean Kelley, University of Northern Iowa Lily Ladehoff, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): The Years Before, During and After COVID-19 Trevor Towne, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Relationship Between Pride, Motivation and Training Behaviors Adalyn Reynolds, University of Northern Iowa Chase Burke, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	The Decline of School Spirit: Understanding the Role of Morale at the University of Northern Iowa Saylor Smith, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM	Your Body Belongs to You: An Archival Analysis of Educational Resources on Sexual Abuse for Children in School Settings Aeris Turner, University of Northern Iowa 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
10:00 AM	A Case Study on Men's Sheds: Identity, Relationships and Social Cohesion Kayla Kellogg, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence Lily Stevens, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Constructing Certainty: The Influence of Legal Practices on Eyewitness Confidence and Credibility Mary Kelly, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Effects of Race & Tattoo Status on Criminality Judgements Gabriella Haddad, University of Northern Iowa Madelyn Wells, University of Northern Iowa Helen Harton, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Perceptions of Money in Politics: Analyzing the Connection Between Knowledge of Congressional Campaign Fundraising and Political Trust in the United States Trina Schmadeke, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Trauma and Attachment Outcomes Among Foster Youth Jamie Ross, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM	Academic AI Use and Willingness to Pay for Premium Subscriptions Haley Ceruzzi, University of Northern Iowa Tucker Langenberg, University of Northern Iowa Mojtaba Alfardan, University of Northern Iowa Jiuqing Cheng, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Exploring the Memorialization of Deceased Partners in Older Adulthood Kristina Foley, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	How Peer Mentoring Impacts Teaching Elivia Ditomaso, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Mapping Student Experience in a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Course in Ireland to Gerontology and Career Readiness Competencies: A Case Study Kristina Foley, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Predictors of Prejudice Towards People with Tattoos Jordan Smith, University of Northern Iowa Helen Harton, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	The Human Connection: Perceptions of Social Health Among Healthcare Workers Vy Van, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	We Don't Get Our Voices Heard, We Work: Power, Perception, and the Working-Class Jadin Grieser, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 PM	Communicating with Professors In-Person and by Email Regarding Excuses and Absences Kassandra McKown, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Conversations on the Wall: Using Public Art to Destigmatize Discussions of Death Hope Thurm, University of Northern Iowa Melinda Heinz, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Examining Burnout in Early- and Late- Nurses Emily Forsyth, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Flow in Climbing: The Role of Mental Preparation and Mind-Body Regulation Carter Hanson, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Gait Assessment: Walking with a Dog Anna Kossman, University of Northern Iowa Sophie Pepper, University of Northern Iowa Ada Switzer, University of Northern Iowa Derek Hoerner, University of Northern Iowa Magaly Kivi, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	The Art of Asking for More Time: How Students Display Facework When Asking for Extensions Leah Hill, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM	Sleep, Anxiety and Decision Making Noah Trucano, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Understanding the Dilemma of Military Cultural Competency Among Mental Health Professionals Sydney Adair Mast, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Wellness Center Grace Johnson, University of Northern Iowa Lauren Merk, University of Northern Iowa Sydney Cayler, University of Northern Iowa Kyra Anderson, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Wellness Center Olivia Shannon, University of Northern Iowa Madi Block, University of Northern Iowa Miles Matson, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Wellness Center Alisa Friday, University of Northern Iowa Davan Smith, University of Northern Iowa Nikola Szlachta, University of Northern Iowa Favian Zaragoza, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
2:00 PM	Wellness Center Danielle Lors, University of Northern Iowa Makenzie Petersen, University of Northern Iowa Olivia Jackson, University of Northern Iowa Dynasty Roundtree, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Wellness Center Hailey Simon, University of Northern Iowa Gwenn Moran, University of Northern Iowa Katelyn Moore, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Wellness Center - Rooted Valley Wellness Isabel Carley, University of Northern Iowa Mackenzie Knoup, University of Northern Iowa Anika Chesak, University of Northern Iowa Beth Rozendaal, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Tuesday, April 14th
10:00 AM	Acute Caffeine Ingestion Following Creatine Supplementation: Preliminary Effects on Cognition and Resistance Exercise Performance Nate Keenan, University of Northern Iowa David Russell, University of Northern Iowa Cali Prochaska, University of Northern Iowa Owen Dickinson, University of Northern Iowa Carson Allen, University of Northern Iowa CJ Accola, University of Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe, University of Northern Iowa Terence Moriarty, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Camouflaging Depression Within the Work and Home Environment Lindsey Stabenow, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	College Student Perceptions of Death Shelby Brubaker, University of Northern Iowa Melinda Heinz, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	Listening to Participants: Improving Dementia Education Addison McElrarth, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM	State-Corporate Crime in Agricultural Markets: The Lynch Livestock Fraud Case Leah Blaine, University of Northern Iowa 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM	De-Stigmatization Mental Health in Israeli Jewish Communities Josh Mineart, University of Northern Iowa Essy Smock, University of Northern Iowa Cara Miller, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Feminization Poverty: Comparing the United States and Afghanistan Molly Cue, University of Northern Iowa Carly Henrickson, University of Northern Iowa Lauren Classen, University of Northern Iowa Swarupa Evans, University of Northern Iowa Lauren Huston, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	From Punishment to Public Health: Rethinking Addiction in the U.S and Portugal Kenna Hall-Hoyt, University of Northern Iowa Sarah Denin, University of Northern Iowa Shelby Jenkins, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Global Issue Project Kaden Emanuel, University of Northern Iowa Stephanie Aguilar Banuelos, University of Northern Iowa Walt Kelly, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Global Issues Project and Presentation Nate VanDyk, University of Northern Iowa Alex Dautremont, University of Northern Iowa Lauren Francois, University of Northern Iowa Parker Craighton, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Racial Discrimination in the United States Logan Houang, University of Northern Iowa Kendyll Pierce, University of Northern Iowa Braden Jensen, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	The Importance of Education: A Comparison of Educational Systems in the United States and South Sudan Allie Haughenbury, University of Northern Iowa Faith Defenbaugh, University of Northern Iowa Emma Randecker, University of Northern Iowa Hadley Farrell, University of Northern Iowa Haylea Tillman, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Women's Access to Education: A Global Perspective Olivia Clausen, University of Northern Iowa Lillie-Kay Colby, University of Northern Iowa Ellie-Lynn Colby, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM	Youth Social Media Access: Comparing the U.S. and Australia Maddie Otto, University of Northern Iowa Alyssa Dieckhoff, University of Northern Iowa Brinley Cleveland, University of Northern Iowa Katie VanDeWoestyne, University of Northern Iowa Jacey Rugg, University of Northern Iowa 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 PM	Chronic Pain, Flow and Flourishing: A Phenomenological Investigation Faith Nielsen, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Effect of Biaxial Strain on Electronic Properties of Fe2CoGe: First-Principles Study Gabby Buhrow, University of Northern Iowa Gavin Reyes, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Fathers' Perspectives on Fatherhood and Resiliency Lily Buchholz, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Geolocating UNI Historical Photos on an Interactive Map Amber Jones, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Global Issues Presentation, Analyzing the United States Welfare System Erin Dietzenbach, University of Northern Iowa Makayla O'Donnell-Heifner, University of Northern Iowa Kayla Santosa, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
12:00 PM	Sankofa! Remembering Africa's Ancestral Ethnographic Technologies Gladys Maud Quaye, University of Northern Iowa 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM	Access to Mental Health Services Throughout the United States Compared to Sweden Alexanderia Christenson, University of Northern Iowa Grace Upshaw, University of Northern Iowa Cameron Streeper, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Attachment Style Moderates the Relation Between Exclusion and Psychological Health Rebecca Rainwater, University of Northern Iowa Quinn Kelly, University of Northern Iowa Pyper Naylor, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Differences Between High and Low Mentally Tough Athletes Trevor Rial, University of Northern Iowa Claire Bohan, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Marked for Bias: Tattoo and Race Effects on Promotion Decisions Cameron Fraher, University of Northern Iowa Mary Carolus, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	Teachers’ Perspectives on and Experiences with Using AI in Education: A Comparative Study Between China and the US Dona Dinithi Ferdinando, University of Northern Iowa Timea Chen, University of Northern Iowa Yunhan Hwang, University of Northern Iowa Leah Stoeger, University of Northern Iowa Min A. Lee, University of Northern Iowa Xumei Fan, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM	The Impact of Dementia Simulations on Different Age Groups Sophia Balistreri, University of Northern Iowa 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
2:00 PM	Aging Across Cultures: How Cultural Attitudes Shape Senior Care In Japan And The United States Ella Gunn, University of Northern Iowa Melinda Heinz, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Cognitive and Behavioral Costs of Workplace Exclusion: Does Neuroticism Matter? Quinn Kelly, University of Northern Iowa Rebecca Rainwater, University of Northern Iowa Pyper Naylor, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Is a Fun Run Fun? Becca Strong, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Psychological Threat as a Mediator Between Workplace Exclusion and Deviance Pyper Naylor, University of Northern Iowa Rebecca Rainwater, University of Northern Iowa Quinn Kelly, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM	Trafficking Within America in Comparison to India Joseph Brinkman, University of Northern Iowa Claire Manson, University of Northern Iowa Abbie Peterson, University of Northern Iowa 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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