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
Identifying Fungi and their Active Secondary Metabolites From Wind Cave National Park, Jack W. Noehren and Kirk P. Manfredi Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Gender and Student Motivation in Domestic and Foreign Language Study, Macey Overturf Open Access Honors Program Thesis
"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
A Qualitative Case Study of Montessori Approaches to Learning Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iowa, Ellie Penick Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Senatorial Behavior in Recent Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings, Alex Perrin and Donna Hoffman Open Access Poster Presentation
Culturally Competent Strategies for Tutoring Writing with International ELL Students, Sara Petersen Open Access Paper 2024 Award
An Analysis of Crash Factors on Total Property Damage, Erica Peters Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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
Using Generative AI for Design in 3D Modeling, Andrew Rhodes and Kaitlyn Hughes Open Access Poster Presentation
Advertising Peer Tutoring as a Valuable Experience for Preservice Teachers [poster], Quinn Robinson
Comparing In-Person and Remote Language Assessments for Adults with Communication Disorders: Clinical Applications for Speech-Language Pathologists, Lauren Rotherham Honors Program Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
How is International Orchid Trade Regulated, and how Effective are those Regulations?, Madeline Roubik Open Access Paper 2024 Award
Electronic, Magnetic, and Structural Properies of FeVTaAl Heusler Alloy, Caden J. Sadler and Pavel V. Lukashev Open Access Poster Presentation
The Effects of Exercise in Cognitive Function in Older Ad, Josephine Sagan Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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
An Automated Method to Detect Tooth Brushing Activity with Smartwatch Sensors, Blake Schleter, Marina Avdonina, Rishiraj Adhikary, Dheryta Jaisinghani, and Sougata Sen Open Access Poster Presentation
World Hunger, Lindsey Schlotfeldt, Kayla Bolsinger, Carson Love, and Kailyn O'Gara
Improving Student’s Socialness with Neural Networks on Smartphones, Brandon Schmidt and Dheryta Jaisinghani Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Effect of Pressure and Strain on Electronic and Magnetic Properties of V2CoAl, Brandon L. Schmidt, Paul M. Shand, Parashu Kharel, and Pavel V. Lukashev Open Access Poster Presentation
Little Miss Sure Shot: Essays on a Young Woman Journalist's Search for Fulfillment, Mallory Schmitz Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Confronting CTE: A Blog Dedicated to Increasing Awareness in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Caden Shea Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Internship at 1st Judicial District Department of Correctional Services, Taylor Short
Exploring Social Emotional Learning: Impact, Policy, and Effective Implementation, Rebekah Simmons Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Magnetic and Structural Properties of FeCrZrAl: Ab Initio Study, Samuel Smith and Pavel V. Lukashev Open Access Poster Presentation
Why Play? Exploring the Realities of Play-Based Learning in Kindergarten, Sofia Josephine Steele Open Access Honors Program Thesis
A Comparison Between Two Schools Implementing Trauma-Informed Classroom Management, Maddie Steffen Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Empathy, Education, & Empowerment: Reflections on the World of Dementia, Sarah Stegge, Jordan Neely, Samantha Heyer, and Elaine M. Eshbaugh
Exploration of Affine Functions, Katelyn Jo Stirling Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults, Emily Swanson, Stephanie Rasco, Holden Sevening, Ava Schupbach, and Terence Moriarty
An Analysis of Employment Status Determinants Among Immigrants, Edina Tahirovic
An Analysis of Post-War Economic Growth in the Balkans, Edina Tahirovic Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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
A Comparative Analysis of Drug Use Policies: A Global Guide to Prevention and Treatment, Elliot Throndson, Lauren Hawker, Patience Kies, and Logan Green
Gene Looping in Brewer’s Yeast: Exploring the Role of DNA Mechanics in Three-dimensional Genome Structure, Thalia Torres Guzman Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Gene Looping in Brewer’s Yeast: Exploring the Role of DNA Mechanics in 3D Genome Structure, Thalia Torres Guzman and Justin Peters Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of Artificial Intelligence's Potential in Assessments of Math Learning, Casandra Tounjian Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Orthographic Influences on the Production of French Nasal Vowels by English-Speaking Learners of French, Claire Evelyn Tow Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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
Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet, April 17, 2024 [program], University of Northern Iowa. Undergraduate Studies Program.
Balance Autism Internship, Emma Van Cleave
Developing a Cave Science Spectral Database for Fluorescence Inventory, Anna Van Der Weide, Evelyn Lopez, Jacqueline Heggen, Jordan Holloway, Celia Langemo, and Joshua Sebree Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Heat Islands In Our Backyards, Jaylin VanderWiel
Equity in Harmony: Music Teacher Preparedness and Perceptions of Multilingual Learners In The Midwest, McKenzie Vick Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Tutors to Teachers: Benefits of Peer Education for Future Educators [poster], Ryan Wagner
Field Experience at the Center for Social and Behavioral Research at the University of Northern Iowa, Elliott Waller
Editing the Tri5 Gene of Fusarium graminearum Using CRISPR/Cas9, Madelyn Rae Waters Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Resident Assistant at UNI Housing & Dining, Tyler Werner
Death and Grief in 21st Century America: A Literature Review on Bereavement & Attitudes Toward Death, Jordan Whitney Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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
Tag You’re It: Producing Chemical Taggants and Identifying Objects with Them, Brianna A. Williams Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Shadowing With The First Department of Corrections, Clark Willis
Is Tef (Eragrostis tef Zucc.) Trotter Suitable for Cultivation in Iowa?, Eliana Wulfekuhle, Enoch Bolaji, and Tilahun Abebe Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Dual-task Prioritization Strategies: Texting While Walking, Makena Yelland and Abraham Silva Cortes
Events from 2023
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
New Policy Opens Trade Between India and the U.S. [Poster], Morgan Aitchison
New Policy Opens Trade with India for Pork Producers in the U.S., Morgan Marie Aitchison Open Access Honors Program Thesis
New Policy Opens Trade with India for Pork Producers in the US [Poster], Morgan Aitchison and Christine Schrage Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Volunteering at Riverview Center, Perla Arreguin
Investigating Gene Looping in Yeast, Abbie Bangs and Justin Peters Open Access Poster Presentation
Cooperative Education: Salt Company, Kj Barkema
A Tale of Two Rivers: Unveiling Water's Secrets Across Continents, Jace Bell and Mohammad Iqbal Open Access Poster Presentation
An Analysis of the Relationship between K-12 Public Education Spending and Student Academic Achievement in Iowa, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber
An Analysis of the Relationship between K-12 Public Education Spending and Student Academic Achievement in Iowa [paper, Bolton award version], Lydia Berns-Schweingruber Open Access Paper 2023 Award
Trends in Iowa’s K-12 Public Education: An Analysis of School Spending & Student Achievement [poster], Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, Kristin Mack, and Marybeth Stalp Open Access Poster Presentation
UNI@Wind Cave National Park: The Student Experience, Keller Birkenholtz and Ethan Ahrens
Analysis of Cytokinin Response Factors in Artemisia tridentata, Kelly Biscoglia, A. E. Melton, and S. Buerki Open Access Poster Presentation
Orchard Hill Elementary: Shadowing a Guidance Counselor, Ryley Bleymeyer
Differences Between Upper- and Under-Classmen in Intercollegiate Athletics, Benjamin Boezinger and Jessie Woodyard
Effects of Home-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Continuous Walking on Cognition in Overweight and Obese Women, Leah Borgerding and Terence Moriarty
UNI Students Attend SHAPE America's SPEAK! Out Day in Washington D.C. and Advocate for Health and Physical Education, Leah Borgerding and Carson Souhrada
SocioApp: Neural Networks to Detect How Social Are You?, John Brustkern, Dheryta Jaisinghani, and Sarah Diesburg Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
We Would Be Friends: Fans, Musicians and Social Media, Cassidy Byrnes
"Variety": A Look at Several Genres, Ryan Dean Carlin Open Access Honors Program Thesis
The Effects of Living On Campus Versus Off Campus on Student Engagement, Megan Carlson Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Connecting the Dots: Analysis of Teachers' Questions During Dot and Number Talks, Megan Carlson, Raider Taylor, Kimberly Conner, Candace Joswick, and Brandon McMillan Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Enforcing Player Autonomy: The Music of The Elder Scrolls (2011), Jacob Chaplin
The Effect of China Retaliatory Tariffs on Donations from Farmers in the Central Region of the United States, Jiayi Chen
George Wyth State Park, Kaitlyn Clark
Hearst Center for the Arts - Digital Promotion Project, Na'ILa Clarkson Open Access Undergraduate Student Work
Her Story, Her Right: Narrative as a Basic Human Right, Karlee Colby Open Access Poster Presentation
Her Story, Her Right: Narrative as a Basic Human Right, Karlee M. Colby Open Access Honors Program Thesis
A Literature Review of the Connection Between Infant Early Intervention and Childhood Executive Functioning, Nola Miriam Conner Honors Program Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Evaluation Of Methods To Analyze Microbial Composition In Soils, Joseph Correa Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Underground Iowans, Cyrus Emmet Cummings Open Access Poster Presentation
Fostering Meaningful Discourse When Communicating With Diverse Learners [poster], Keely Daman
Peer-to-Peer International Support Programs [poster], Ava Deitrich
The Horror of Darwinism: The Evolution of the Monster in Film and Popular Culture, Ava Deitrich Open Access Honors Program Thesis
My Experience as a CSBR Research Interviewer, Tess DeMarco
Geometric Curves from p-Circles, Isaiah Dempsey and Bill Wood Open Access Poster Presentation
Changes in Floral Resources and the “Bee Plants” within CRP-42 Restorations in Northeast Iowa, Ethan Dickey and Ai Wen Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Synthesis and Reactivity of Dihydrogen Diruthenium Complexes., Ryder J. Downey and Robert Chin Open Access Poster Presentation
Internship at First Judicial Department of Correctional Services, Abbey Doyle
The Use of PocketLab Devices in Measuring Indoor Air Quality at the University of Northern Iowa, Noah Duker and Isabel Harms
