Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2024
Caleb Self, Composition in a Graduate Student Recital, Caleb Self Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Loading Tasks on the Vocal Characteristics in Speakers with Type I and II Diabetes, Yashvi Shah
Evaluation of a Plate Tectonic NGSS-Designed Unit in Ninth-Grade Earth and Space Science Using an EQuIP Rubric, Amber Rose Heller Sherwood Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only) 2025 Award
Effects of Q-Collar on Cognitive and Physical Performance During Cycling Time Trial, Zacary Simon Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Predictors of Attitudes Towards Transgender People in India, Rishika Sheetal Singh Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Culturally Responsive Practice and Reading Motivation: Action Research on Community Involvement in Literature Circles, Lindsey Sinnwell Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Narratives of Identity: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Biracial Identity Construction and Performance in Family, Education, and Media, Eboni Springfield Open Access Thesis
Implications of Educational Environments for Gender and Sexually Diverse Adolescents, Margaret J. Staff Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Student Discussion Groups on Music Preference, Abby Steffen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Soviet Space Race: Predictable Failure?, Jordan Stiles
The Role of Parental Divorce in Childhood on Depression Among Adults, Amy Stoermer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Steven Stroud Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Indigenous Economic Institutions Building: A Case Study of the Yerv Reindeer Herding Cooperative, Polina Syadeyskaya Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Aerobic Physical Activity as a Behavior Support Intervention in Schools: A Literature Review, Kathy Szabo Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Culturally Responsive Music Education: A Review of the Literature, Heidi Terrell Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters In the 2019 to 2022 Iowa Teen Award Books, Jamie Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Religious Experiences, with Queer Identity, Affects Psychological Distress, Danny Trip
Yoga and Mental Health among Young Adult Women, Coryssa Tucke Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Positioning Paperback Books as Americana: Cultural and Historical Impacts of the Wadle Pocket Book Collection, Jake Volk Open Access Thesis
Revisiting the Integrated Model of Racism: Exploring the Relationship Between Political Orientation and Racial Prejudice in Contemporary America, Daria Washington
Investigating the Effects Math Achievement Has on a Student’s Attitude Toward Physics, Katherine Weivoda Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact on Growth of the Scientific and Engineering Practices Throughout the Semester in 9th Grade Earth Science, Mallory Wills-Howe Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Gamification on the Motivation of Students in the Classroom Setting, Jack Woodard Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Leadership Experiences from the Perspective of High Achieving Elementary Educators, Danielle Woods Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Boundary Lines Crossed? Seeking Honor After the Vietnam War Took Their Sons, Hannah Ackerman Open Access Thesis
Othermothering: An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Subconscious and Conscious Ways Black Female Student Affairs Professionals Care for and Support Minority Students at Predominantly White Institutions, Janel Alleyne Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of a Multigenerational Workforce, Paula F. Atkins Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of Sex Trafficking Support Services in Mental Health Care for Survivors, Darian Marie Alexandria Auge Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Do We Want Them to Understand Each Other? Perceptions of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty Open Access Thesis
Perceptions of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty
An Analysis of the Socioeconomic Impact of the Spanish Influenza in Iowa, 1918-1920, Alex Billman
Assessing Policy Implementation In The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs: A Case-By-Case County Analysis, Dylan Boles Open Access Graduate Research Paper
¿Adónde ir? Los efectos perpetuos de la formación "inexistente" para maestros de inmersión lingüística, Cody J. Boozell Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characterizing Genetic Diversity and Testing for Fisheries Induced Evolution in Southeastern Kansas Populations of Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), Morganne C. Borsh Open Access Thesis
Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, Stoicism, and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans, Taylor Brown
Anchored to a Community: Middle School Students’ Experience of Belonging in the Classroom: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Angela Thera Butler Open Access Dissertation
Diversity in Collections Utilizing Accelerated Reader Programs, Leah Cahill Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tú dices “plátano” y yo digo “mofongo”: Una representación de la normalización del biculturalismo en Alma’s Way, Jordan Carter
Stakeholder Impact on Individual Development Within a Transition Worksite Program: A Case Study, Kong Chen Open Access Dissertation
“I Can’t Do This Anymore, But I Have 1000 More Kids to Serve”: A Qualitative Study of Full-Time Residential Summer Camp Staff Burnout, Sarah Cohen Open Access Dissertation
A Graduate Recital in Piano, Christine Compton Open Access Thesis
Monitoring and Modeling Urban Heat Patterns in the State of Iowa, USA Utilizing Mobile Sensors and Geospatial Data, Clemir Abbeg Coproski Open Access Thesis 2024 Award
No Need to Set the Alarm, I’ve Been Up Since 2:30am! Why My Teaching Job Keeps Me Up at Night: A Phenomenological Research Study on Empathic Strain of Iowa Educators, Lindsey Cornwell Open Access Dissertation
The Power of Knowledge: How Firearm Knowledge and Partisan Identity Relate to Gun Control Attitudes, Monty Crain II
Culture of learning: A qualitative case study of teacher leader perceptions on the power of a district's schemata in a distributive leadership model, Sharon Dentlinger Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Tolerance allocation considering multiple phases of the product life cycle for optimum cost, performance, and sustainability using the HEIM framework, Shravya Dorna Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Mapping for Cultural Resurgence: Reclaiming Geocultural Knowledge of Kamchatka’s Indigenous Peoples from Early Scientific Expeditions, Semyon Drozdetckii Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Mapping for Cultural Resurgence: Reclaiming Geocultural Knowledge of Kamchatka's Indigenous Peoples from Early Scientific Explorers, Semyon Drozdetckii
The Effect of a 5-Week Concurrent Training Program on ACFT Scores, Ruck March Times, and Aerobic Capacity in Army ROTC Cadets, Cody Durbin Open Access Thesis
The Effect of an 5-week Concurrent Training Program on ACFT Scores and Aerobic Capacity in Army ROTC Cadets., Cody Durbin
No Contaban Con Mi Resiliencia: Mental Health of Undocumented/DACAmented Undergraduate Latino Men in the 45 Era, Jesús Lizárraga Estrada Dissertation (UNI Access Only) 2024 Award
Intimate Partner Violence Stigma: The Intersection of Race and Socioeconomic Status, Antoinette Fleming Open Access Thesis
A Graduate Recital in Piano, Heather Gillis Open Access Thesis
Video Game Music for Piano: Transcriptions on the Music of Genshin Impact, Heather Gillis
Acoustic Analysis of L2-French Vowels Contrasts Produced by Native Speakers of American English, Benjamin Godard
Are Faculty Members Ready to Quit? Organizational Commitment among Faculty Members, MacKenzie Grenko, Tenzin Kalsang, and Tenzin Urgyen
Assessing Transfer Student Acclimation and Help-seeking, Dylan Haase Open Access Thesis
A Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Aligned 3rd Grade Weather Unit, Jennifer Hageman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mapping for Impact: Actionable Spatial Literacy through Counter-Mapping, Rachel Hansen Open Access Thesis
Unlocking Possibility: The Influence of the Oulipo Movement on Language, Semantics, and Politics in Modern Literature, Sidney M. Haren Thesis (UNI Access Only)
An Evaluation of Reading Teachers: The Interaction Between Teacher Instructional Practices, Beliefs, Actions, and K-2 Student Reading Achievement, Amy Harger Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Preparing students for life after college: A mixed-methods analysis, Nichole Zumbach Harken Open Access Dissertation
Digital Marketing as Best Practice for Fundraising and Donor Loyalty, Jake Hennes Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
“Fitting in and Doing Well”: Assessing First-Generation College Students’ Motives, Belongingness, and Academic Behaviors, Lacie K. Hines Thesis (UNI Access Only)
An Exploration of Commitment in Walk-on Athletes, Clint Huemann Open Access Thesis
Development and Implementation of a NGSS Curriculum Unit for Astronomy in Ninth-Grade Earth and Space Science, Jessica Hughes Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Development of Sustainable Health and Wellness Habits in Emerging Adults through Courses in Postsecondary Institutions, Allison Lee Hugo Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Disordered Eating, Anxiety and Perfectionism Among Emerging Adult Men and Women, Karissa Jensen
Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Perfectionism Among Emerging Adult Men and Women, Karissa Jensen Thesis (UNI Access Only)
What Were You Wearing? [exhibits], Isabella Johnson
Motivations and Execution of Corporate Charitable Giving, Matthew Richard Johnson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Who Will Save the Hero?: The Relationship Between Resilience, Perceived Social Support, and Burnout in Indian Healthcare Professionals, Tenzin Kalsang
Communicating Emotions Through Art and Conversation, Paige E. Kayvan, Samantha R. Doyle, Payton Cannon, and Traci Jolley Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2024 Award
On the Haunting of Public Memory: Remembering the Dakota 38+2, Noel Keil
Non-Traditional Learning in STEM: How Students Autonomy and the Impact of Teacher Delivery Develops Deeper Conceptual Understanding at the Middle School Level, Sarah Kelly Open Access Dissertation
The Pandemic-Uncanny: Self-Estrangement and Environment in Out There and Bliss Montage, Kersten Khaley Open Access Thesis
The Impact of Summer Camps on the Perceptions of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Support Systems, Sally Krull Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Failure to Thrive: Exploring the Relationship Between Organizational Resilience, COVID-19, and The Great Resignation, Tyler R. Lanz Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Graduate Recital: Lauren Leman, Mezzo-soprano, Lauren Leman Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Can White Nationalist Rhetoric Increase Prejudice Toward Mexican Immigrants?, Nathan Lewey Open Access Thesis
Principals’ Knowledge of Trauma-Informed School Practices, Elsa Leyhe Open Access Thesis
The Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors in a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program and Its Effects on Urban and Rural Demographics as a Long-Term Solution for Community Cat Management, Hannah E. Litke Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Relationship Between Mindful Eating, Physical Health, and General Well-Being in the U.S., Yuan Ling Looi Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The Relationship Between Mindful Eating, Physical Health and Well-being in the US, Yuan Ling Looi
Research Portfolio, JuanDaniel Lopez Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Predicting Burnout in Graduate Students Using Job Demands-Resources Theory, Katelyn Luedke
Parental Support, Depressive Symptom and Anxiety in Transgender and Gender Non-conforming (TGNC) Emerging Adults, Katelyn Luedke and K. R. Luedke
Read the Feed: Evaluating the Role of an Interactive Infant Feeding Simulator on Demonstrated Feeding Skills, Sarah MacDougall, Kelsey Feller, and Alyssa Mason Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A Ludomusical Analysis of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Ethan Martin
A Study of Jacob Druckman’s Reflections on the Nature of Water, Paul Lansky’s Three Moves for Marimba, Emmanuel Séjourné, Concerto pour vibraphone solo et orchestre à cordes, Joseph Tompkins, March, and Kevin Volans, She Who Sleeps with a Small Blanket, Ethan Martin Open Access Thesis
From Art to Propaganda: The Shift in the Concept of the “Most Dead” in True Crime Literature, Hannah McConkey Open Access Thesis
The Impact of Imagined Interactions and Mindfulness on Anxiety in Romantic Relationships, Alyssa R. McCoy Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Whose Knowledge has Value? Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for SLIFE Newcomers, Lillian Mescher
The Impact of Philanthropic Stewardship on Distributions from Donor Advised Funds, Elizabeth Messerli Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding Student Perceptions of Supplemental Instruction: Student Perceptions of Supplemental Instruction Implemented in Order to Overcome Perceived Skill Deficits, Andrew Miehe Open Access Dissertation
Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration through Grassland Restoration of Former Row Crop Fields at Irvine Prairie, Joshua Joel Mixdorf Open Access Thesis
Do ADHD Symptoms Enhance College Students' Creativity and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy?, Jorge Montesinos
Application of Lortie’s Apprenticeship of Observation Model: Evidence of Iowa Teaching Standards with Amish School Teachers, Jacquelyn R. Burr Moorman Open Access Thesis
Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Elementary Children Through the Use of Quality Picture Books: A Content Analysis, Shauna Mostek Open Access Graduate Research Paper
