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 2025
A Modern Community Men’s Shed, Carly Bendull and Melinda Heinz
My Internship: UNI Museum, Sydney Blum
Who Owns Their Dead: Unequal Access To Repatriation in US Law, Sydney Blum
Who Owns Their Dead: Unequal Access to Reptriation in the United States, Sydney Blum Open Access Poster Presentation
Enhancing First-Year STEM Student Success through Peer Mentoring, Nkasa Bolumbu
Prison Environment and Conditions Affect Recidivism Rates — Norway and South Africa, Hayes Breitbach, Abby Horstmann, and Gus Beirman
The Legacy of Redlining: Examining Educational Inequalities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Emily Brennom Open Access Poster Presentation
Climate Change: Water Pollution in Chad and the Need for Clean Water Intervention, Jake Brock, Adriana Almaraz, and Katie Do
A New Application of the Coimbra Method for Cranial Entheseal Changes, Emily Carlo Open Access Poster Presentation
Tuning the Magnetic Properties of CrI3 using Ni Thin Film Deposition, Connor Cunningham Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Food Insecurity in the Philippines, Hannah Dennis, Kassidy Lake, and Esther Van Horn
The Impact of Human Trafficking, Jenna DiPrima, Eboni Patterson, and Gabriela Meza
100th Day of School Celebration on Centenarians, Hallory Domnick and Melinda Heinz
Relationship Satisfaction as a Mediator Between Attachment and Quality of Life, Emma Elsbecker and Dilbur D. Arsiwalla
Yearbooks as a Tool in Racial History Research, Jadin Grieser Open Access Poster Presentation
Effect of Surface Preparation on Spin Glass Behavior at the Ni/MoS2 Interface, Haley Harms Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Water Quality Index of Coldwater Creek and Analysis of it's Subterranean Branch in Coldwater Cave, Zachary Harper, Mohammad Iqbal, and Joshua Sebree Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Beneath the Surface: 3D LiDAR Mapping Coldwater Cave, Jacqueline Heggen, Joshua Sebree, Mike Malaska, and Mike Paton Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
mTBI Literature Review: Devices, Protocol and Nutritional Health, Nicholas Huinker, Sarah Stegge, and Elaine M. Eshbaugh
A High Resolution Photographic Guide for Identifying Fiddler Crabs from the Shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Abby Hutchins and Carl L. Thurman Open Access Poster Presentation
The Importance of Domestic Violence Reform in First World Countries, Morgan Klein, Stephanie Hines Meyers, Jasmyne Sauceda, and Ark Van Donslear
The Role of Capital on Literacy and Second Language Acquisition: A Cross-National Comparative Study, Brenda Koumondji
Outlaws, Lawmen, and the Emergence of Justice on the Western Frontier, Kaci Krier Open Access Poster Presentation
Hireability of Female Hispanic Applicants by Accent/Career Type and Participant First Language, Lauren Logue and Helen C. Harton Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Hireability of Female Hispanic Applicants by Accent/Career Type and Participant First Language, Lauren Logue and Helen C. Harton
Access to Special Education Support for Rural Areas, Annamarie Mallory, Zayne Smith, and Sam Rohrssen
Women’s Rights Across Borders: Challenges and Progress in Afghanistan, India and the United States, Zita Mpinganzima, Taylor Romer, Gracie Richter, and Sydney Hersom
Trace Evidence vs Memory Evidence: Comparing Evidence Collection Tools, Faith Nielsen and M. Kimberly MacLin
Friendship with Violence: The Boffer LARPing Community, Cassandra Ralston
Immigration, Almendra Ramirez and Leslie Villagomez
Preliminary Findings for Conversational Synchrony in Early Huntington’s Disease Patients, Samantha Robinson Poster Presentation (Electronic Copy Not Available)
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
Family Caregiver Emotions In Dementia Simulation Education, Sarah Stegge and Elaine M. Eshbaugh
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
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)
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
Substance Abuse on Vulnerable United States and Russian Populations, Avery Wuollet, Emyli Sandrock, Mallory Loerts, and Rylyn Murphy
Events from 2024
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
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)
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
The Relationship Between Athletes' Competitive State Anxiety and Self-Confidence and Coaches' Behaviors, Derek Anderson Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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)
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
Robotics Integration for Measuring Green Sand Properties Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Samuel D. Bast Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
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 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
“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
"Redlining" : The Significant Impact It Created on Health in Waterloo, Iowa, Madeline Bickley
Death of DVD's, Keller Birkenholtz
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
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
The Thing with Feathers for Orchestra, Treyton Blaser Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Towards Structural Protein Analysis of Stability-Selected Bacillus Cereus/Anthracis Bacteriophages, Brianna M. Blasnitz and Michael H. Walter Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Concert Band Methods and Supplemental Ensemble Material for the High School Band, Carissa Blumka Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring the Impact of Redlining on Diabetes Prevalence in Waterloo's Neighborhoods, Sydney Blum and Jayme Renfro
Olivine Variability of the Nickel Lake Macrodike of Northern Minnesota, Katelyn Boege Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Olivine Variability from the Nickel Lake Macrodike in Northern Minnesota, Katelyn Boege and Chad Heinzel Open Access Poster Presentation
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
Enhancing First-Year STEM Student Success through Peer Mentoring, Nkasa Bolumbu
Mathematical Conjectures in Grades Three through Five Relating to Fractions and Decimals, Lauren Elizabeth Bork Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Determinants of Women’s Fertility Rates in the U.S., Kelle Bormann
Lost Voices: Examining Child Trafficking Across the United States and Haiti, Christi Boswood, Allison Arjes, Joryn Hanson, Kayla Mol, Josie Moreland, and Allison Stewart
Lingering Effects of Redlining on Secondary Education in Waterloo, Iowa, Emily Brennom
Balancing Progress and Ethics: Exploring the Science and Ethics of Gene Editing: Literature Review, Jackson Burgess Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Effect of Seed Mix Design and Planting Time on Early-Summer Floral Resources, Madison Carleton, Rachel Lursen, and Laura Jackson Open Access Poster Presentation
A Literature Review of Factors Contributing to Archaeal Diversity, Anna R. Carmen Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Changing Demographics in a Rural Iowa High School: A Case Study of the Experiences of Emergent Bilinguals, Lindsay Carter Open Access Honors Program Thesis
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)
Crafting a Traveling Icon: The Role of Mobile Carillons in Honoring Tradition, Emily S. Clouser Open Access Honors Program Thesis
Mineralogy of the Duluth Complex Xenoliths, Charlotte Collins and Chad Heinzel Open Access Poster Presentation
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
Culture, politics, and economics: Alcohol and the dynamic social environment of Celtic Europe, Trevor Davidson Open Access Undergraduate Student Work
“Sit Still, Look Pretty to Survive”: An Analysis of The Hunger Games Trilogy, Bryleigh De Jong Open Access Poster Presentation
"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
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
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
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
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
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)
