2026 Research in the Capitol

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 2026 event was held on March 9, 2026.

To view the collection of past Research in the Capitol Programs, click here. 2026 program (pdf).

To view the collection of Photo Galleries from the Research in the Capitol events, click here

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2026
Monday, March 9th
11:30 AM

Bridging Connection & Care: AI-Modified Activities for Residents

ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Characterization of B. cereus and B. anthracis Bacteriophages Selected for Stability and Durability

Brendan Millslagle, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Effect of Nutritionally Enriched and Decaffeinated Coffee Consumption on Aerobic Exercise & Cognitive Performance

Molly Stamp, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Effects of Acute Caffeine Ingestion following Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive and Strength Training 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

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Effects of Race and Tattoo Status on Criminality Judgements

Madelyn Wells, University of Northern Iowa
Gabriella Haddad, University of Northern Iowa
Helen C. Harton, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Electronic and Magnetic Properties of NiFeMnAl and NiFe1.25Mn0.75Al

Salimatou Diallo, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Growth and Sustainability of Ash Tree Replacements in Twin Lakes, Iowa

Emma Larsen, University of Northern Iowa
Chad Heinzel, University of Northern Iowa
Scott Larsen, Twin Lakes Bible Camp

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Photochemical Activation of Macrocyclic Alkynes

Taryn Rice, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

“Police Power” or Puppeteer: US Interventions in Latin America and its Immigration Crisis

Alison Meagher, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Power, Perceptions, and the Working-Class

Jadin Grieser, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Predictors of Prejudice towards People with Tattoos

Jordan Smith, University of Northern Iowa
Helen C. Harton, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Stochastic Modeling of Nucleoprotein Oligomerization and Parameter Estimation from Mass Photometry Data

Addison Cunningham, University of Northern Iowa
Clare Wright, University of Northern Iowa
Sander Tompkins, University of Northern Iowa
Ali Tabei, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Synthesis and Reactivity of Diruthenium-Based Complexes with Polyhydride Ligands

Bella Steffensmeier, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Role of Parent Involvement in Enhancing Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy

Katie Lynch, University of Northern Iowa
Kenneth Bleile, University of Northern Iowa

Open Access Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Times They Are A-Changin’: How Bob Dylan’s Music Helped to Change an Era

Emily Newby, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Trauma and Attachment Outcomes Among Foster Youth

Jamie Ross, University of Northern Iowa

Poster Presentation

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM