Undergraduate Student Work
This collection contains research and creative works by undergraduate students at the University of Northern Iowa. at the University of Northern Iowa. All student works require department, unit, or individual faculty review.
UNI's Undergraduate Student Work collection is featured in the Digital Commons Undergraduate Research Commons.
Events from 2024
Shadows of Redlining: Unveiling Disparities in Social Infrastructure and Community Services in Waterloo, IA, Luke Abels
Preschool Para-Educator, Chamya Adams
Design of a Wellness Center, Sam Adams, Molly Burgmeier, and Leah Deppe
Poverty in Haiti, Julieta Aguilera, Lucinda Gillam, Kady Cody, and Kyah Muleya
Design of a Wellness Center, Vanessa Alarcon and Jenny Doyle
The Importance of a Peer Educator Literacy of ELL Student Needs, Baylee Anderson
Bias Towards Hiring Persons with ADHD by Political Orientation, Luke Banaszak and Krishna Patel
Global Poverty: Comparing the United States and Haiti, Jesika Basurto, Josephine Bergmeier, Destinee Mincks, Kari Wilson, and Tanner Korynta
Demonstration of Fashion Changes of UNI Students Over Time, Jude Beekman
"We've Known Each Other For Centuries": Theatrical History of the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, Jude Beekman
“We've Known Each Other For Centuries” Theatrical History of the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice [Poster], Jude Beekman
Agriculture's Impact on Water Quality: A Cedar River and Mississippi River Analysis, Jace Bell
"Our Hands are Tied": How State Educational Diversity Laws Affect Iowa Public Educators and How Educators Respond, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber
"Redlining" : The Significant Impact It Created on Health in Waterloo, Iowa, Madeline Bickley
Death of DVD's, Keller Birkenholtz
Caring for Memories: a Caregiver’s Journey With Dementia, Alyssa Blackburn
Visual Imagery & Cognitive & Behavioral Outcomes, Alyssa Blackburn and Tenzin Kalsang
Shadowing School Counselors in the Emmetsburg Community School District, Taelyn Blankenhagen
Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring the Impact of Redlining on Diabetes Prevalence in Waterloo's Neighborhoods, Sydney Blum and Jayme Renfro
Model Railroading: A Serious Leisure Activity in Retirement, Madelyn Bolte
Enhancing First-Year STEM Student Success through Peer Mentoring, Nkasa Bolumbu
Lost Voices: Examining Child Trafficking Across the United States and Haiti, Christi Boswood, Allison Arjes, Joryn Hanson, Kayla Mol, Josie Moreland, and Allison Stewart
Addressing the Lingering Impact of Redlining on Education in Waterloo, Iowa, Emily Brennom
How Rural Identity, Self-Reliance, and Stoicism Relate to Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Iowans, Taylor Brown
Contemporary Effects of Redlining on Education and Schooling with Emphasis on Waterloo, Iowa, Charis Crozier
“Sit Still, Look Pretty to Survive”: An Analysis of The Hunger Games Trilogy, Bryleigh De Jong Open Access Poster Presentation
Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Heusler Alloy NiFeMnAl, Salimatou Diallo, Pavel Lukashev, and Parashu Kharel
Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Heusler Alloy NiFeMnAl [Poster], Salimatou Diallo, Pavel Lukashev, and Parashu Kharel
Using GIS to Evaluate Habitat Connectivity Among the Pollinator Conservation Reserve Program Restorations, Ethan Dickey Poster Presentation
How Children’s Media Portrays Older Adults, Hallory Domnick and Celine Manternach
Gait Assessment: Walking With and Without a Dog, Kaitlyn Drish, Aleah Hackman, Greta Ness, and Claire Reidel
Homelessness in Developed vs Underdeveloped Countries, Jaylynn Easterly, Yaqueline Trinidad, Mya Snitker, and Araely Hanson
How Redlining has Led to Food Deserts and the Impacts on Waterloo, Diana Espinoza
The Impact of COVID-19 Related Stress on Parenting and Community Engagement in an Iowa Community, Savanna Farley and Danny Trip
Design of a Wellness Center, Alyssa Fellows, Jade Lyons, and Liana Illa
Design of a Wellness Center, Brylee Folkerts and Faith Toulouse
Global Overconsumption and its Effects on Climate Change, Alex Friedley, Caitlyn Conlee, and Jason Rhinehart
The Importance of Mental Health in Sudan, Tatum Gehrke, Ella Reimers, Alayna Asby, Aminah Igram, and Klarence Baker
Educational Effects of Redlining in Waterloo, Jadin Grieser
Design of a Wellness Center, Anna Gunderson, Jordyn Whitish, and Emily Klein
Examining the Credibility of Social Media Posts, MaKayla L. Hall, Jordan A. Neely, and Helen C. Harton Poster Presentation
Full Circle Services, Inc., Delaney Harbison
Enhanced Head Immobilization for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Ashley Harrington, Kip Matthews, Daniel Neck, and Connel Chu Poster Presentation
Entrance to Entrance: A Hunt for Astrobiological Analogs at Wind Cave, Jacqueline Heggen, Evelyn Lopez, and Joshua Sebree Poster Presentation
Empathy, Education, & Empowerment: Reflections on the World of Dementia, Samantha Heyer, Jordan Neely, Sarah Stegge, and Elaine M. Eshbaugh Open Access Poster Presentation
Unearthing UNI's First Football Stadium, Hannah Huffman Open Access Poster Presentation
Educational Outcomes as a Result of Redlining, Brynn Jeambey
Volunteer Experience at Allen Hospital, Stefani Johnson
Redlining Effects on Income and Education in Waterloo, IA, Lydia Kernen
Comparative Analysis of Drug Use Policies: A Global Guide to Prevention and Treatment, Patience Kies, Elliot Throndson, Lauren Hawker, and Logan Green
Building Resilience and Success: The Effects of Peer Mentoring [poster], Kylie A. Klaver
Whispers of Childhood, Karlie Klemesrud
I Failed My Brother: How Online Radicalization Affects the Family Unit, Serenity Kollasch Poster Presentation
Food Access: Addressing the Problem of Food Deserts in Waterloo, Iowa, Adele Kuruppu
Small Business Burnout: Reversing the Entrepreneurial Burnout, Adele Kuruppu Poster Presentation
Impact of High School Climate and Bullying on Depression and Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood, Tyler Larson
Characterization of mtDNA Minicircles in a Chewing Louse, Geomydoecus centralis, John Lehmkuhl, Grace Mraz, James W. Demastes, and Theresa A. Spradling Open Access Poster Presentation
Social Media Use and Gender Development Research Assistant, Monica Lewandowski
Internship at the Denison Police Department, Yolanda Loarca
Childhood Experiences with Finances and How They Affect Bargaining for Salary, Lauren Logue and Maelah Golden
Let’s Talk About Death: A Content Analysis of Children's Literature on Death and Dying, Celine Manternach and Hallory Domnick
Peer Tutoring Strategies for Science Major and non-Major Undergraduate Students, Thomas Manternach
Proportional Reasoning: Understanding Student Thinking with Direct and Inverse Proportions, Emma Marshall Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Redefining 21st Century Evangelicalism, Anna McDowell Poster Presentation
Child Welfare, Mawlia Meh, Lexie Hauber, Morgan Kline, and Ramiyah Boyed
Gender Socialization and Social Media in College Students' Fear of Crime, Ashlyn Miller
Gender Socialization and Social Media in College Students' Fear of Crime, Ashlyn Miller Poster Presentation
Mastering 3 Learning Strategies: A Guide for Undergraduate Peer Science Tutors in Walk-In Setting, Terra Mills
FOR YOU, Daniel Mitchell
Welcome to Des Moines: A City of Art, Xzavier Moore
Political Orientation and Moral Values: Examining their Effects on Susceptibility to Misinformation, Jordan A. Neely, MaKayla L. Hall, and Helen C. Harton
The Effects of Virtual Reality Exercise on Cognitive Performance and Brain Activation in an Overweight/Obese Population, Greta Ness, Darci Wiseman, Emma Kelsey, and Grayce Bjugan
"The Victory Project": Don't Worry Darling and Toxic Masculinity, Stella Parks
Educational Achievement Rates in Urban Communities as a Result of Past Redlining Practices, Grant Pedersen
Senatorial Behavior in Recent Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings, Alex Perrin and Donna Hoffman Poster Presentation
An Investigation into the Role of Flow in Facilitating Post-Traumatic Growth among Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD, Emily Prebil
The Use of Communal Resources and its Effect on Wellness, Cassandra Ralston
Preventing Injuries in Violinists and Violists Through Body Awareness and Appropriate Set-Up, Stephanie Ramos Poster Presentation
Women's Rights in Iran, Aubrie Saysirisanh, Asia Hemmer, Katelyn Braga, Bailey Hudson, and Abigail Bonner
RIYO Art, Tatiana Schaapherder, Jorgan Rustad, and Yesenia Chavez
Reading Through Generations, Abby Schellhorn
iBrush: An automated method to detect toothbrushing activity, Blake Schleter and Marina Avdonina Poster Presentation
World Hunger, Lindsey Schlotfeldt, Kayla Bolsinger, Carson Love, and Kailyn Ogara
Internship at 1st Judicial District Department of Correctional Services, Taylor Short
Empathy, Education, & Empowerment: Reflections on the World of Dementia, Sarah Stegge, Jordan Neely, Samantha Heyer, and Elaine M. Eshbaugh
Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults, Emily Swanson, Stephanie Rasco, Holden Sevening, Ava Schupbach, and Terence Moriarty
Connecting the Dots: Analysis of Teachers' Questions during Dot and Number Talks, Raider Taylor, Megan Carlson, Kimberly Conner, Candace Joswick, and Brandon McMillan Poster Presentation
The Impact of COVID-19 Related Stress on Parenting and Community Engagement in a Small Iowa Community, Danny Trip and Savanna Farley Open Access Poster Presentation
Balance Autism Internship, Emma Van Cleave
Heat Islands In Our Backyards, Jaylin VanderWiel
Field Experience at the Center for Social and Behavioral Research at the University of Northern Iowa, Elliott Waller
Resident Assistant at UNI Housing & Dining, Tyler Werner
The Frequency of Interrogative Structure Variants of WH-Questions in Spoken French-Language Media Interviews from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Emily Mae Wilding and Elizabeth Zwanziger
Shadowing With The First Department of Corrections, Clark Willis
Dual-task Prioritization Strategies: Texting While Walking, Makena Yelland and Abraham Silva Cortes
Submissions from 2023
The Utility of Tallgrass Prairie Reconstructions as Bioenergy Feedstocks, Jessica Abernathy and Mark Sherrard Open Access Undergraduate Student Work
SocioApp: Detecting Your Sociability Status with Your Smartphone, Winfred Afeaneku Poster Presentation
Understanding Self-Stabilizing Node-Capacitated Overlay Networks Through Simulation, Winfred Afeaneku, Andrew Berns, Weston Kuchenberg, Sara Leisinger, and Cedric Liu Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
UNI@Wind Cave National Park, Ethan Ahrens and Keller Birkenholtz
