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 2026
The Impact of Dementia Simulations on Different Age Groups, Sophia Balistreri
State-Corporate Crime in Agricultural Markets: The Lynch Livestock Fraud Case, Leah Blaine
Trafficking Within America in Comparison to India, Joseph Brinkman, Claire Manson, and Abbie Peterson
Tradition, Transition, & Identity: Models of Masculinity in Marvel Superhero Films, Mikey Brown
College Student Perceptions of Death, Shelby Brubaker and Melinda Heinz
Effect of Biaxial Strain on Electronic Properties of Fe2CoGe: First-Principles Study, Gabby Buhrow and Gavin Reyes
Wellness Center - Rooted Valley Wellness, Isabel Carley, Mackenzie Knoup, Anika Chesak, and Beth Rozendaal
Access to Mental Health Services Throughout the United States Compared to Sweden, Alexanderia Christenson, Grace Upshaw, and Cameron Streeper
Women's Access to Education: A Global Perspective, Olivia Clausen, Lillie-Kay Colby, and Ellie-Lynn Colby
GeoTREE Center Drone Photography, Modeling and Analysis across UNI Campus, Tim Conlon, Harriet Quarshie, and John DeGroote
Feminization Poverty: Comparing the United States and Afghanistan, Molly Cue, Carly Henrickson, Lauren Classen, Swarupa Evans, and Lauren Huston
Stochastic Modeling of Nucleoprotein Oligomerization and Parameter Estimation from Mass Photometry Data, Addison Cunningham, Clare Wright, Sander Tompkins, and Ali Tabei Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Electronic and Magnetic Properties of NiFeMnAl and NiFe1.25Mn0.75Al, Salimatou Diallo Poster Presentation
How Peer Mentoring Impacts Teaching, Elivia Ditomaso
Civic Moments at UNI: What Would You Do Next?, Elle Eike
Global Issue Project, Kaden Emanuel, Stephanie Aguilar Banuelos, and Walt Kelly
Exploring the Memorialization of Deceased Partners in Older Adulthood, Kristina Foley
Mapping Student Experience in a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Course in Ireland to Gerontology and Career Readiness Competencies: A Case Study, Kristina Foley
Marked for Bias: Tattoo and Race Effects on Promotion Decisions, Cameron Fraher and Mary Carolus
Wellness Center, Alisa Friday, Davan Smith, Nikola Szlachta, and Favian Zaragoza
Considerations when Designing In Vivo Protocols for Conducting Biomechanical Research of the Shoulder Joint in Hockey Athletes, Kylie Giesler Open Access Honors Program Thesis 2026
Power, Perceptions, and the Working-Class, Jadin Grieser Poster Presentation
We Don't Get Our Voices Heard, We Work: Power, Perception, and the Working-Class, Jadin Grieser
Aging Across Cultures: How Cultural Attitudes Shape Senior Care In Japan And The United States, Ella Gunn and Melinda Heinz
Effects of Race & Tattoo Status on Criminality Judgements, Gabriella Haddad, Madelyn Wells, and Helen Harton
From Punishment to Public Health: Rethinking Addiction in the U.S and Portugal, Kenna Hall-Hoyt, Sarah Denin, and Shelby Jenkins
Flow in Climbing: The Role of Mental Preparation and Mind-Body Regulation, Carter Hanson
The Importance of Education: A Comparison of Educational Systems in the United States and South Sudan, Allie Haughenbury, Faith Defenbaugh, Emma Randecker, Hadley Farrell, and Haylea Tillman
The Art of Asking for More Time: How Students Display Facework When Asking for Extensions, Leah Hill
Racial Discrimination in the United States, Logan Houang, Kendyll Pierce, and Braden Jensen
Wellness Center, Grace Johnson, Lauren Merk, Sydney Cayler, and Kyra Anderson
Geolocating UNI Historical Photos on an Interactive Map, Amber Jones
Acute Caffeine Ingestion Following Creatine Supplementation: Preliminary Effects on Cognition and Resistance Exercise Performance, Nate Keenan, David Russell, Cali Prochaska, Owen Dickinson, Carson Allen, CJ Accola, Connor Thorpe, and Terence Moriarty
Effects of Acute Caffeine Ingestion following Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive and Strength Training Performance, Nate Keenan, David Russell, Cali Prochaska, Owen Dickinson, Carson Allen, CJ Accola, Connor Thorpe, and Terence Moriarty Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Constructing Certainty: The Influence of Legal Practices on Eyewitness Confidence and Credibility, Mary Kelly
Cognitive and Behavioral Costs of Workplace Exclusion: Does Neuroticism Matter?, Quinn Kelly, Rebecca Rainwater, and Pyper Naylor
How can the Endangered Species Act Critical Habitat Designation Process be Revised to Provide Better Protection for Listed Species Today and Under Future Range Shift Scenarios due to Climate Change?, Matt Kerber Open Access Paper 2026
Gait Assessment: Walking with a Dog, Anna Kossman, Sophie Pepper, Ada Switzer, Derek Hoerner, and Magaly Kivi
The Impact of Teacher Burnout on Learning Ability in Elementary Children with ACEs, Kassidy Lake Patterson
Growth and Sustainability of Ash Tree Replacements in Twin Lakes, Iowa, Emma Larsen, Chad Heinzel, and Scott Larsen Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Wellness Center, Danielle Lors, Makenzie Petersen, Olivia Jackson, and Dynasty Roundtree
The Role of Parent Involvement in Enhancing Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy, Katie Lynch and Kenneth Bleile Open Access Poster Presentation
Understanding the Dilemma of Military Cultural Competency Among Mental Health Professionals, Sydney Adair Mast
Missing Children: The Underrepresentation of Youth in Mental Health Data, Sammie McDonald
Listening to Participants: Improving Dementia Education, Addison McElrarth
Communicating with Professors In-Person and by Email Regarding Excuses and Absences, Kassandra McKown
“Police Power” or Puppeteer: US Interventions in Latin America and its Immigration Crisis, Alison Meagher Poster Presentation
Characterization of B. cereus and B. anthracis Bacteriophages Selected for Stability and Durability, Brendan Millslagle Poster Presentation
De-Stigmatization Mental Health in Israeli Jewish Communities, Josh Mineart, Essy Smock, and Cara Miller
Psychological Threat as a Mediator Between Workplace Exclusion and Deviance, Pyper Naylor, Rebecca Rainwater, and Quinn Kelly
The Times They Are A-Changin’: How Bob Dylan’s Music Helped to Change an Era, Emily Newby Poster Presentation
AI in Insurance Industry: Using Machine Learning to Improve Insurance Risk Predictions, Simbarashe Ngonyamo
Chronic Pain, Flow and Flourishing: A Phenomenological Investigation, Faith Nielsen
Fatigue Effect on Gait in Younger Populations, Alyssa Niemeier, Ella Dorman, Sean Kelley, and Lily Ladehoff
Youth Social Media Access: Comparing the U.S. and Australia, Maddie Otto, Alyssa Dieckhoff, Brinley Cleveland, Katie VanDeWoestyne, and Jacey Rugg
Attachment Style Moderates the Relation Between Exclusion and Psychological Health, Rebecca Rainwater, Quinn Kelly, and Pyper Naylor
Electronic, Magnetic and Structural Properties of Fe2MoGe, Gavin Reyes and Gabby Buhrow
Relationship Between Pride, Motivation and Training Behaviors, Adalyn Reynolds and Chase Burke
Differences Between High and Low Mentally Tough Athletes, Trevor Rial and Claire Bohan
Photochemical Activation of Macrocyclic Alkynes, Taryn Rice Poster Presentation
Trauma and Attachment Outcomes Among Foster Youth, Jamie Ross
Trauma and Attachment Outcomes Among Foster Youth, Jamie Ross Poster Presentation
Binding Mechanism of Ni and Cu on Layered Semiconductors, Caden Sadler and Ty Porter
Wellness Center, Olivia Shannon, Madi Block, and Miles Matson
Wellness Center, Hailey Simon, Gwenn Moran, and Katelyn Moore
Predictors of Prejudice Towards People with Tattoos, Jordan Smith and Helen Harton
Predictors of Prejudice towards People with Tattoos, Jordan Smith and Helen C. Harton Open Access Poster Presentation
The Decline of School Spirit: Understanding the Role of Morale at the University of Northern Iowa, Saylor Smith
Camouflaging Depression Within the Work and Home Environment, Lindsey Stabenow
Effect of Nutritionally Enriched and Decaffeinated Coffee Consumption on Aerobic Exercise & Cognitive Performance, Molly Stamp Poster Presentation
Synthesis and Reactivity of Diruthenium-Based Complexes with Polyhydride Ligands, Bella Steffensmeier Poster Presentation
Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence, Lily Stevens
Is a Fun Run Fun?, Becca Strong
Conversations on the Wall: Using Public Art to Destigmatize Discussions of Death, Hope Thurm and Melinda Heinz
Bridging Connection & Care: AI-Modified Activities for Residents, ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear Poster Presentation
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): The Years Before, During and After COVID-19, Trevor Towne
Sleep, Anxiety and Decision Making, Noah Trucano
Your Body Belongs to You: An Archival Analysis of Educational Resources on Sexual Abuse for Children in School Settings, Aeris Turner
Global Issues Project and Presentation, Nate VanDyk, Alex Dautremont, Lauren Francois, and Parker Craighton
The Human Connection: Perceptions of Social Health Among Healthcare Workers, Vy Van
Maternal Glow and Family Solutions Organization, Catherine Wanyana, Maud Gladys Quaye, and Mawora Plaxcedes
Effects of Race and Tattoo Status on Criminality Judgements, Madelyn Wells, Gabriella Haddad, and Helen C. Harton Open Access Poster Presentation
The Music Education Gender Divide at the University of Northern Iowa, Abigail Wendland
When the Conversation Gets Difficult: Navigating Relationships with Belief Differences, Caitlyn Wylie
Events from 2025
Effects of Resistivity Based on Thin Film Gold Depositions, Emrah Ahmetasevic, Bryan Crow, Ty Porter, Audrey Hager, and Andrew Stollenwerk Open Access Poster Presentation
Implications of Plant Clonality for Nutrient Pollution in Grasslands and Wetlands, Sydney Aird and Kenneth Elgersma Open Access Poster Presentation
Wellness Center, Julio Alonso, Jennifer Little, and Conner Rittenhouse
A Case Study of Harmful Revisionist History: An Analysis of Nada Por Lo Que Pedir Perdón by Marcelo Gullo Omodeo, Anna Anderson Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Las Experiencias en Escolarización de Hablantes de Herencia en Iowa: Sus Propias Palabras, Anna Anderson
Las experiencias en escolarización de hablantes de herencia en Iowa: sus propias palabras (The Schooling Experiences of Heritage Speakers in Iowa: In Their Own Words), Anna Anderson Paper 2025 Award
The Schooling Experiences of Heritage Speakers in Iowa: In Their Own Words, Anna Anderson Open Access Poster Presentation
Expanding of the Method for Organic Compounds using GC/MS/MS, Madeline Apple and Joshua Sebree Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Inked Narratives: Exploring the Motivations Behind Tattoo Culture, Katelyn Bakker Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Wellness Center, Grace Barkley, Katelyn Konfrst, and Amanda Meyer
Attitudes Toward Juvenile Offenders: How Juvenile Justice Personnel Perceive Juvenile Recidivism, Morgan Barnette Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Editing the MGV-1 Gene of Fusarium graminearum Using Homology-Directed Repair, Tatiana Barriga Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Mystery Cave Underground: Mapping for the Future, Ryder Bates and Easton Steffen
Auditory Perception of Foreign-Accented English in Noise, Carly Bendull Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)
