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Undergraduate Student Work

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.

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Events from 2025

Changes in Iowa's Code Chapters 622A and 622B and Chapter 47 of Court Rules: A Reflection of Evolving Interpreter and Translation Services in the Iowa Judicial System, Kai Smith Poster Presentation

Los Cambios en 622A, 622B, y Capítulo 47 de Iowa: Un Reflejo de la Evolución de los Servicios de Interpretación y Traducción en el Sistema Judicial de Iowa, Kai Smith

Filming in Caves, Easton Steffen and Ryder Bates

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Understanding Dementia Friendly Features of Public Bathrooms: Dementia-Friendly Bathroom Design Explored + Checklist, Sarah Stegge, Elsie Aslesen, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, Denell Henninger, and Janice Blevins

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Family Caregiver Emotions In Dementia Simulation Education, Sarah Stegge and Elaine M. Eshbaugh

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DEI Initiatives Through the Eyes of Young Consumers: Analyzing Gen Z and Gen Alpha Brand Perceptions, Rachel Stephany Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Affective Political Polarization Pre- and Post-Election: Comparisons Two Months into the New Administration, Lily Stevens, Hallye Wade, Krishna Patel, Kalisa Weathersby, and Helen C. Harton

From Classroom to Career: Identifying Occupations Aligned with Psychology Competencies, Colten Teem and Skylar Shaffer

Bridging Connection & Care: AI-Modified Activities for Residents, ZaKiyah Timmons-Crear

Artificial Intelligence's Potential in Assessments of Math Learning, Casandra Tounjian Poster Presentation

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Accessibility to Menstrual Products at the University of Northern Iowa, Catrina Tounjian and Disa Cornish Open Access Poster Presentation

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Analysis of the Menstrual Product Initiative at the University of Northern Iowa, Catrina Marie Tounjian Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The Art of Accessing Science, Kyle Mark Trunnell Open Access Honors Program Thesis

My Experience at Cedar Heights Elementary School as an Assistant to the School Counselor, Adi Uglum

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Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet, April 30, 2025 [program], University of Northern Iowa. Undergraduate Studies Program.

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Genetic Diversity of Bluegill in Iowa, Eva van de Mortel Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The Effects of Short-Term, High Dosage Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Measures Following Mental Fatigue in Healthy Young Adults, Olivia Van Meter Open Access Honors Program Thesis

The Effects of Short-Term, High-Dosage Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Measures Following Mental Fatigue in Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study, Olivia Van Meter Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)

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The Success of Peer Education [poster], Kaylee Van Pelt

Affective Political Polarization Pre- vs. Post-Election, Hallye Wade, Krishna Patel, Kalisa Weathersby, and Lily Stevens

Affective Political Polarization Pre-and Post-Election: Attributions about Democrats and Republicans, Kalisa Weathersby, Hallye Wade, Krishna Patel, and Lily Stevens

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Implementing Peer-Mediated Support Interventions for Children Diagnosed With Autism, Elise Wehr Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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The Impact of Emergency Haying on Grassland Birds in the Conservation Reserve Program Habitats of Northwest Iowa, Claire Widmer, Ai Wen, Kenneth Elgersma, and Mark Vandever Open Access Poster Presentation

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Pools of Reflection: Grappling with Change and the Idea of Self, Haeley Wolter Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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Substance Abuse on Vulnerable United States and Russian Populations, Avery Wuollet, Emyli Sandrock, Mallory Loerts, and Rylyn Murphy

Crisis Text Line, Mackenzie Zeien

Events from 2024

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Shadows of Redlining: Unveiling Disparities in Essential Social Services in Waterloo, IA, Luke Abels

Preschool Para-Educator, Chamya Adams

Design of a Wellness Center, Sam Adams, Molly Burgmeier, and Leah Deppe

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Development of a Multi-Sensor Circuit Board Integrating ESP8266, BME680, and SGP40 for Environmental Monitoring (VOCs, Pressure, Temperature, Humidity) to Produce Stronger Molds in a Metal Casting Foundry Process, Nathaniel A. Addo and Maurice Kuubata Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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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

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The Relationship Between Athletes' Competitive State Anxiety and Self-Confidence and Coaches' Behaviors, Derek Anderson Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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An Automated Method to Detect Tooth Brushing Activity with Smartwatch Sensors, Marina Avdonina, Rishiraj Adhikary, Sougata Sen, and Dheryta Jaisinghani Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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High Precision Localization With BLE Tags, Jackson Babb and Dheryta Jaisinghani Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

Bias Towards Hiring Persons with ADHD by Political Orientation, Luke Banaszak and Krishna Patel

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Robotics Integration for Measuring Green Sand Properties Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Samuel D. Bast Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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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

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We Did What? To Whom? An Analysis of How US Educational Materials Present the Philippine-American War and Occupation, Jude Beekman Open Access Honors Program Thesis

"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

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“Our Hands are Tied”: How State Educational Diversity Laws Affect Iowa Public Educators and How Educators Respond, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber Open Access Honors Program Thesis 2024 Award

"Our Hands are Tied": How State Educational Diversity Laws Affect Iowa Public Educators and How Educators Respond, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber

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"Redlining" : The Significant Impact It Created on Health in Waterloo, Iowa, Madeline Bickley

Death of DVD's, Keller Birkenholtz

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Variability of Water Quality in Relation to Farming Along the Raccoon River in West Des Moines, Iowa, Kelly Biscoglia Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Caring for Memories: a Caregiver’s Journey With Dementia, Alyssa Blackburn

Visual Imagery & Cognitive & Behavioral Outcomes, Alyssa Blackburn and Tenzin Kalsang

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Using PTA Staining with Micro-CT Scanning to Analyse Structural and Anatomical Variation in the Tooth Pulp Cavity in Mammals, Derek Thomas Blackburn Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Shadowing School Counselors in the Emmetsburg Community School District, Taelyn Blankenhagen

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The Thing with Feathers for Orchestra, Treyton Blaser Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Towards Structural Protein Analysis of Stability-Selected Bacillus Cereus/Anthracis Bacteriophages, Brianna M. Blasnitz and Michael H. Walter Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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Concert Band Methods and Supplemental Ensemble Material for the High School Band, Carissa Blumka Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring the Impact of Redlining on Diabetes Prevalence in Waterloo's Neighborhoods, Sydney Blum and Jayme Renfro

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Olivine Variability of the Nickel Lake Macrodike of Northern Minnesota, Katelyn Boege Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Olivine Variability from the Nickel Lake Macrodike in Northern Minnesota, Katelyn Boege and Chad Heinzel Open Access Poster Presentation

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The Future of Iowa’s Grain Cultivation: Finding the Best Tef (Eragrostis tef) Accessions, Enoch Bolaji, Eliana Wulfekuhle, and Tilahun Abebe Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

Model Railroading: A Serious Leisure Activity in Retirement, Madelyn Bolte

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Enhancing First-Year STEM Student Success through Peer Mentoring, Nkasa Bolumbu

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Mathematical Conjectures in Grades Three through Five Relating to Fractions and Decimals, Lauren Elizabeth Bork Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Determinants of Women’s Fertility Rates in the U.S., Kelle Bormann

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Lost Voices: Examining Child Trafficking Across the United States and Haiti, Christi Boswood, Allison Arjes, Joryn Hanson, Kayla Mol, Josie Moreland, and Allison Stewart

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Lingering Effects of Redlining on Secondary Education in Waterloo, Iowa, Emily Brennom

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Balancing Progress and Ethics: Exploring the Science and Ethics of Gene Editing: Literature Review, Jackson Burgess Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Effect of Seed Mix Design and Planting Time on Early-Summer Floral Resources, Madison Carleton, Rachel Lursen, and Laura Jackson Open Access Poster Presentation

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A Literature Review of Factors Contributing to Archaeal Diversity, Anna R. Carmen Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Changing Demographics in a Rural Iowa High School: A Case Study of the Experiences of Emergent Bilinguals, Lindsay Carter Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Geochemistry and Particle Size Analysis of the Surficial Geology of the Fulton Quadrangle in Jackson County, Iowa, Starr Claussen and Chad Heinzel Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

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Crafting a Traveling Icon: The Role of Mobile Carillons in Honoring Tradition, Emily S. Clouser Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Mineralogy of the Duluth Complex Xenoliths, Charlotte Collins and Chad Heinzel Open Access Poster Presentation

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Additive Manufacturing: Investment Casting Prototype Pantera Using 3D Printed PMMA Pattern, Aini B. Constancio, Ana S. Martinez, Devani Gutierrez, Lesly M. Rubio, Mario Garcia, and Rodrigo Molina Open Access Poster Presentation

Contemporary Effects of Redlining on Education and Schooling with Emphasis on Waterloo, Iowa, Charis Crozier

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Culture, politics, and economics: Alcohol and the dynamic social environment of Celtic Europe, Trevor Davidson Open Access Undergraduate Student Work

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“Sit Still, Look Pretty to Survive”: An Analysis of The Hunger Games Trilogy, Bryleigh De Jong Open Access Poster Presentation

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"Sit Still, Look Pretty to Survive": An Analysis of The Hunger Games Trilogy, Bryleigh Sharon De Jong Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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

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Magnetotransport Properties of NiFe1+xMn1-xAl Heusler Alloys, Salimatou Diallo, Brandon Schmidt, Jax Wysong, Gavin Baker, Parashu Kharel, Pavel V. Lukashev, and Paul M. Shand Open Access Poster Presentation

Using GIS to Evaluate Habitat Connectivity Among the Pollinator Conservation Reserve Program Restorations, Ethan Dickey Poster Presentation

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Using GIS To Evaluate Habitat Connectivity Among The Pollinator Conservation Reserve Program Pollinator Habitat (CP-42) Restorations In Northeast Iowa, Ethan D. Dickey Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Information Provided by State Human Trafficking Websites: A Content Analysis, Brooklyn Dilley Open Access Honors Program Thesis

How Children’s Media Portrays Older Adults, Hallory Domnick and Celine Manternach

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Nanocellulose Production from Microcrystalline Cellulose, Bowen A. Downey, Elizabeth E. Guevara, and Colin L. Weeks Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)

Gait Assessment: Walking With and Without a Dog, Kaitlyn Drish, Aleah Hackman, Greta Ness, and Claire Reidel

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Literacy and STEM Camp with Migrant Students from Waterloo Schools, Francis Dugbartey and Sherri Peterson Open Access Poster Presentation

The Physiology of Bacteria During Infection of Lepidoptera, Nicholas J. Duncan, Jaden Doehrmann, Joshua Sesay, and Jerreme Jackson Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)

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Breaking the Patterns of Homelessness, Jaylynn Easterly, Yaqueline Trinidad, Mya Snitker, and Araely Hanson

How Redlining has Led to Food Deserts and the Impacts on Waterloo, Diana Espinoza

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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

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Unreliable Narrators; Origins and Impact, Lauren Fetzer Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Using Fiddler Crab Species to Identify Coastal Biomes Around the Perimeter of the Atlantic Ocean, Amber Finke Open Access Honors Program Thesis

Design of a Wellness Center, Brylee Folkerts and Faith Toulouse

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Beyond the Classroom: Do the Iowa Civic Virtues Standards Achieve Their Goals?, Damien Foster Open Access Honors Program Thesis

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Global Overconsumption and its Effects on Climate Change, Alex Friedley, Caitlyn Conlee, and Jason Rhinehart

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Housing Affordability: An Examination of Factors in Black Hawk County Impacting Housing Affordability for UNI Graduates, Mason DeLaine Fritz Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)

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The Importance of Mental Health in Sudan, Tatum Gehrke, Ella Reimers, Alayna Asby, Aminah Igram, and Klarence Baker