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Research in the Capitol is a collaborative effort of the honors programs from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. In the spring of every year, the three Regents universities send 20 students to provide poster presentations of undergraduate research. The event celebrates how undergraduates learn by doing research in a variety of fields.

This event is hosted by the University Honors Program, but all UNI students were eligible to participate. The Research in the Capitol 2023 event was held on March 6, 2023.

Full Program (pdf) To view the collection of past Research in the Capitol Programs, click here.

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2023
Monday, March 6th
11:30 AM

Analysis of Cytokinin Response Factors in Artemisia tridentata

Kelly Biscoglia, University of Northern Iowa
A. E. Melton
S. Buerki

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Development of a Water Quality Index Calculation Tool using Excel

Rowan McCarthy, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Her Story, Her Right: Narrative as a Basic Human Right

Karlee Colby, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Influence of Indigenous and Latin Theatre

Julie Matta, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

How to Not Save the World from COVID-19: The Dire Consequences of Giving Away the Vaccine Formula [poster]

Tristen Prouse, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Institutional Choices Regarding Human Rights and its Effect on Citizen Participation

Elle Jones, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Investigation of Unexpected Purple Substance Extracted from Newsprint Paper [Poster]

Raquel Wilhelm, University of Northern Iowa
Shoshanna Coon, University of Northern Iowa
Kirk Manfredi, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

IoT in the Air: Thread-enabled Flying IoT Network for Indoor Environments

Tanzeel Ur Rehman, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

New Policy Opens Trade with India for Pork Producers in the US [Poster]

Morgan Aitchison, University of Northern Iowa
Christine Schrage, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Secondary Traumatic Stress: Therapists' Past Trauma and Workplace Intervention [Poster]

Morgan A. Wickman, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

SocioApp: Detecting Your Sociability Status with Your Smartphone

Winfred Afeaneku, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Spectroscopic Characterization of Crystals and Waters at Wind Cave

Jenna Heinen, University of Northern Iowa
Joshua Sebree, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Power of Homeownership [poster]

Esha Sanjiv Jayswal, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Trends in Iowa’s K-12 Public Education: An Analysis of School Spending & Student Achievement [poster]

Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, University of Northern Iowa
Kristin Mack, University of Northern Iowa
Marybeth Stalp, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Underground Iowans

Cyrus Emmet Cummings, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Using an Aminimide Functional Group to Selectively Uptake Lithium

Jacob Parker, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Using Color with Care: An Exploration of the Application of Psychological Color Theory within Language Classrooms

Mackenzie Wisneski, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM