Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Submissions from 2024
Equity Focused PBIS as a Potential Solution to the Discipline Gap, Sydney Laures, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating the Impact of Model-Evidence-Link Charts in Seventh-Grade Student’s Ability to Engage in Scientific Argumentation over Plant Reproductive Structures, Josephine Libby, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Morgan List, Piano In a Graduate Recital, Morgan List, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Parental Attitudes toward Birth-Assigned Male/Female Gay and Transgender Adolescents, Kieran Luedke
Perceived Parental Acceptance and Minority Stress as Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Emerging Adults, Kieran R. Luedke, Department of Psychology, Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Urugendo Rwo Kwibuka: A Journey to Remember, Gélase Magnificat, Department of Communication and Media, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
If You Give a Reader a Depression Narrative: The Mental Health Memoir as a Vessel for Education and Representation, Riley McCall
How Pizza and Stickers Drove My Kids to Read and Kept Them Reading, Tiya Montaño, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and Delivering New-Hire Training Curriculum, Lacey A. Montgomery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Impact of Bullying on Depression in Sexual Minority Adolescents, Ian Neff, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Effects of Sleep Quality on the Performance and Health of Athletes, Andy Niese, School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retention and Attrition of Teachers of Color: Why Teachers of Color Leave the Profession, Alexix Noring, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Racial Competence Among Human Resources Leaders: A QuantCrit Analysis, Steven D. Parker, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
Increasing Reading Fluency in ELL learners, Jennifer N. Patton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Departure from Standards Focused Writing, Clement Peneueta, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Case Study of the Influence of the Teacher Librarian On Middle and High School Student Book Selection, Hilary Peyton, Lindsay Salinas, Josie Smock, and Meg Tisinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Choice Overload, Erin Powers and Jiuquing Cheng
Research Portfolio, Samuel Pregler, Department of Accounting, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Cancellation Station Podcast: The Controversies of Canceling, Quinn Rauchenecker Open Access Thesis
Evaluating the Impact of an OpenSciEd Natural Selection Unit on Students’ Understanding of Disciplinary Core Ideas and Transfer of Scientific and Engineering Practices, Austin Read, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Sexual Assault and the Influence of Leadership within the Military, Holly Rigel, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Suspected vs. Diagnosed Mental Illness, Race, and the NGRI Plea, Alexa Roudabush, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Suspected vs. Diagnosed Mental Illness, Race, and the NGRI Plea, Alexa Roudabush and Helen C. Harton
Rethinking the Role of Teachers in Dismantling Deficit Approaches in Adult ELA/ESL Classrooms, Fatma Ahmed Hussein Ryad
Effective Marketing Strategies to Increase Enrollment at Universities, Madelyn Sanda and Lesli Garcia, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Joley Seitz, Soprano In a Graduate Recital, Joley Seitz, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Caleb Self, Composition in a Graduate Student Recital, Caleb Self, School of Music, 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, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only) 2025 Award
Effects of Q-Collar on Cognitive and Physical Performance During Cycling Time Trial, Zacary Simon, Department of Kinesiology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Predictors of Attitudes Towards Transgender People in India, Rishika Sheetal Singh, Department of Psychology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Culturally Responsive Practice and Reading Motivation: Action Research on Community Involvement in Literature Circles, Lindsey Sinnwell, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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, Department of Communication and Media, Open Access Thesis
Implications of Educational Environments for Gender and Sexually Diverse Adolescents, Margaret J. Staff, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Student Discussion Groups on Music Preference, Abby Steffen, School of Music, 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, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Steven Stroud, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Aerobic Physical Activity as a Behavior Support Intervention in Schools: A Literature Review, Kathy Szabo, Department of Kinesiology, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Culturally Responsive Music Education: A Review of the Literature, Heidi Terrell, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters In the 2019 to 2022 Iowa Teen Award Books, Jamie Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Positioning Paperback Books as Americana: Cultural and Historical Impacts of the Wadle Pocket Book Collection, Jake Volk, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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, Department of Physics, 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, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Gamification on the Motivation of Students in the Classroom Setting, Jack Woodard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of History, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of a Multigenerational Workforce, Paula F. Atkins, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of Sex Trafficking Support Services in Mental Health Care for Survivors, Darian Marie Alexandria Auge, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Do We Want Them to Understand Each Other? Perceptions of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty, Department of Psychology, 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, Department of Political Science, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
¿Adónde ir? Los efectos perpetuos de la formación "inexistente" para maestros de inmersión lingüística, Cody J. Boozell, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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, Department of Biology, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
Diversity in Collections Utilizing Accelerated Reader Programs, Leah Cahill, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
A Graduate Recital in Piano, Christine Compton, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
Monitoring and Modeling Urban Heat Patterns in the State of Iowa, USA Utilizing Mobile Sensors and Geospatial Data, Clemir Abbeg Coproski, Department of Geography, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, 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, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Mapping for Cultural Resurgence: Reclaiming Geocultural Knowledge of Kamchatka’s Indigenous Peoples from Early Scientific Expeditions, Semyon Drozdetckii, Department of Geography, 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, Department of Kinesiology, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Dissertation (UNI Access Only) 2024 Award
Intimate Partner Violence Stigma: The Intersection of Race and Socioeconomic Status, Antoinette Fleming, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
A Graduate Recital in Piano, Heather Gillis, School of Music, 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, Department of Communication and Media, Open Access Thesis
A Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Aligned 3rd Grade Weather Unit, Jennifer Hageman, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mapping for Impact: Actionable Spatial Literacy through Counter-Mapping, Rachel Hansen, Department of Geography, Open Access Thesis
Unlocking Possibility: The Influence of the Oulipo Movement on Language, Semantics, and Politics in Modern Literature, Sidney M. Haren, Department of Languages and Literatures, 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, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Preparing students for life after college: A mixed-methods analysis, Nichole Zumbach Harken, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, Open Access Dissertation
Digital Marketing as Best Practice for Fundraising and Donor Loyalty, Jake Hennes, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
“Fitting in and Doing Well”: Assessing First-Generation College Students’ Motives, Belongingness, and Academic Behaviors, Lacie K. Hines, Department of Psychology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
An Exploration of Commitment in Walk-on Athletes, Clint Huemann, Department of Kinesiology, Open Access Thesis
Development and Implementation of a NGSS Curriculum Unit for Astronomy in Ninth-Grade Earth and Space Science, Jessica Hughes, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Development of Sustainable Health and Wellness Habits in Emerging Adults through Courses in Postsecondary Institutions, Allison Lee Hugo, Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies, 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, Department of Psychology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
What Were You Wearing? [exhibits], Isabella Johnson
Motivations and Execution of Corporate Charitable Giving, Matthew Richard Johnson, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, 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, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2024 Award
