School and College

 Methodology for Extended Reality Content Creation

Architecture, Bustos Lopez, Gabriela, College of the Arts & Architecture, Cuomo, Dominic, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Student

Dominic Cuomo, “Methodology for Extended Reality Content Creation” Mentor: Gabriela Bustos Lopez, Architecture Poster #31 Extended Reality (XR) technology consists of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). These technologies have been in development since 1960’s and…… Read More

“Chlorine Leaching in PVC: Concerns for Replacing Lead Pipes with Plastic Piping” 

Carlson, Miles, Freshwater Sciences, Guo, Laodong, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Miles Carlson, “”Chlorine Leaching in PVC: Concerns for Replacing Lead Pipes with Plastic Piping””  Mentor: Laodong Guo, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #58  As efforts to remove Lead Pipes have increased after Infrastructure bills under the Biden Administration…… Read More

A Better Way to Access Data: The Creation of a Microsoft Access Database for Commingled Contexts

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Freire, Shannon, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Touchstone, Elsie

Elsie Touchstone, “A Better Way to Access Data: The Creation of a Microsoft Access Database for Commingled Contexts”  Mentor: Shannon Freire, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #91  Data curation is central to all types of research, which is…… Read More

A Cognitive Bias Modification for Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms on a Mobile-Based Web Platform: Feasibility and Acceptability

College of Letters & Science, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student, Voge, Ellie

Ellie Voge, “A Cognitive Bias Modification for Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms on a Mobile-Based Web Platform: Feasibility and Acceptability”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #80  Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder that causes significant…… Read More

A Living Landscape: Hope and Renewal in Milwaukee’s Inner City

College of Letters & Science, History, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Paulson, Kahler, School and College, Sen, Arijit, Student

Kahler Paulson, “A Living Landscape: Hope and Renewal in Milwaukee’s Inner City”  Mentor: Arijit Sen, History, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation 9:15am Union E250   The discussion around inner city Milwaukee often revolves around words of despair. Neighborhoods are…… Read More

A Meta-Analysis of Prototype vs. Exemplar-Based Category Learning

Bowman, Caitlin, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, O'Naughton, Sidhe, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Sidhe O’Naughton, “A Meta-Analysis of Prototype vs. Exemplar-Based Category Learning”  Mentor: Caitlin Bowman, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #158  Category learning a basic cognitive process that enables us to organize and classify new information, which aides in learning…… Read More

A Novel Paradigm for Measuring Acquisition and Transfer of Knowledge Schemas 

Casper, Anamarie, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Morton, Neal, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Anamarie Casper, “A Novel Paradigm for Measuring Acquisition and Transfer of Knowledge Schemas”  Mentor: Neal Morton, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #59  Generalizing knowledge across situations is thought to depend on schemas that represent structure that is shared…… Read More

A Public Health Approach to Preventing Child Maltreatment and Building Resilient Communities

Florsheim, Paul, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Kamau, Joyli, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Joyli Kamau, “A Public Health Approach to Preventing Child Maltreatment and Building Resilient Communities”  Mentor: Paul Florsheim, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #16  Just prior to the COVID pandemic, the Families First Prevention Services Act…… Read More

Addressing Challenges in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Retention Through Trauma-Informed Training 

Chiquito Jacome, Edwin, College of Health Professions & Science, College of Nursing, Kako, Peninnah, Mentor, Nursing, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Edwin Chiquito Jacome, “Addressing Challenges in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Retention Through Trauma-Informed Training”  Mentor: Peninnah Kako, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #112  Sexual Assault Examiners (SANEs) play a vital role in delivering trauma-informed and culturally accurate care to survivors…… Read More

Adolescent Stress-Induced Social Deficits are Influenced by Histone Acetylation

College of Letters & Science, Georgiou, Polymnia, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Reddin, Daniel, School and College, Student

Daniel Reddin, “Adolescent Stress-Induced Social Deficits are Influenced by Histone Acetylation”  Mentor: Polymnia Georgiou, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #155  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders impacting 1 in 36 children in the United…… Read More

Advancing Industrial Automation with FANUC Robot Programming for Collaborative Manufacturing Environments

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Gutierrez Centeno, Daniela Alejandra, Hamann, Joseph, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Daniela Alejandra Gutierrez Centeno, “Advancing Industrial Automation with FANUC Robot Programming for Collaborative Manufacturing Environments”  Mentor: Joseph Hamann, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #23  Industrial robots play a critical role in modern manufacturing, where precision, efficiency,…… Read More

AI Mourning and the Digital Afterlife: An Interrogation and Categorization of Griefbots

Hamad, Fridarose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Laestadius, Linnea, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Fridarose Hamad, “AI Mourning and the Digital Afterlife: An Interrogation and Categorization of Griefbots”  Mentor: Linnea Laestadius, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #4  The Digital Afterlife Industry (DAI) has evolved significantly since its early roots…… Read More

Analysis History and Reintegration of Sampled Archaeological Collection

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Thornton, Megan, Walker, Eric

Eric Walker, “Analysis History and Reintegration of Sampled Archaeological Collection”  Mentor: Megan Thorton, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #97  Through the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program, this project included organizing, analyzing, and documenting an assemblage of…… Read More

Analysis of Oxidation Formation in Nickel Based Superalloys 

Cephus, Elijah, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, Musinski, William, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Elijah Cephus, “Analysis of Oxidation Formation in Nickel Based Superalloys”  Mentor: William Musinski, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #60  The central purpose of the research conducted was to test and analyze engineering alloys for…… Read More

Analysis of Subglacial Deformation Present in Pleistocene-Aged Glaciotectonites of Cudahy, WI 

Brandolino, Ross, College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, Isbell, John, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Ross Brandolino, “Analysis of Subglacial Deformation Present in Pleistocene-Aged Glaciotectonites of Cudahy, WI”  Mentor: John Isbell, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #131  Deformed bedding interpreted to be glaciotectonic has long been observed in an exposure of late-Pleistocene-aged glacial…… Read More

Analysis of The Impact of 3D Printed Plastics from Different Resin Types on Teratology and Neurobehavior of Zebrafish

Carvan, Michael, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student, Vargas, Vanessa

Vanessa Vargas, “Analysis of The Impact of 3D Printed Plastics from Different Resin Types on Teratology and Neurobehavior of Zebrafish”  Mentor: Michael Carvan, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #124  Understanding the impacts of toxicants present in the environment…… Read More

Animal Bone Comparative Collections: Best Practices for Digital Osteological Database Hosting and Management at UWM 

Anthropology, Carlson, Delaney, College of Letters & Science, Haider, Abigail, Hudson, Jean, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Wawrzyniakowski, Sarah

Delaney Carlson, Sarah Wawrzyniakowski and Abigail Haider, “Animal Bone Comparative Collections: Best Practices for Digital Osteological Database Hosting and Management at UWM”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #78  Whether a bone is being studied in…… Read More

Archaeology in the Lab: Lithic Debitage Analysis at Way Ranch, Texas

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Fredrick, Kate, Lemerande, Rose, Lemke, Ashley, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kate Fredrick and Rose Lemerand, “Archaeology in the Lab: Lithic Debitage Analysis at Way Ranch, Texas”  Mentor: Ashley Lemke, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #21  Through four field seasons (2017-2019, 2022), Dr. Lemke directed excavations at an archaeological…… Read More

Atlas of Sedimentary and Deformation Structures Contained in Glacigenic and Sediment Gravity Flow Deposits

College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, Isbell, John, Mentor, Otto, Kelly, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kelly Otto, “Atlas of Sedimentary and Deformation Structures Contained in Glacigenic and Sediment Gravity Flow Deposits”  Mentor: John Isbell, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #130  Sedimentary structures preserve critical information about Earth’s environmental history, yet existing reference atlases…… Read More

Auditing Standard Setting: Sources Of Information, Economic Cycle, And Politics. 

Boland, Colleen, Business, Chhantyal, Selina, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, Student

Selina Chhantyal, “Auditing Standard Setting: Sources Of Information, Economic Cycle, And Politics.”  Mentor: Colleen Boland, Business, Business (Sheldon B. Lubar School of)  Poster #99  Audit standards shape financial transparency and corporate accountability, yet the extent to which standard-setting bodies integrate…… Read More

B-Cell Activation Is Increased Following Exposure to Freshwater Algal Toxin Microcystin and Anabaenopeptin-B

Garcia-Cortez, Bethany, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Laiosa, Michael, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Bethany Garcia-Cortez, “B-Cell Activation Is Increased Following Exposure to Freshwater Algal Toxin Microcystin and Anabaenopeptin-B”  Mentor: Michael Laiosa, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #3  Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring in freshwater lakes, however, in recent years,…… Read More

Beyond the Bench: How the Appearances of Justices Kagan, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh impact the Public

Benesh, Sara, College of Letters & Science, Matthews, Joshua, McCray, Inaara, Mentor, Political Science, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Inaara McCray and Joshua Matthews, “Beyond the Bench: How the Appearances of Justices Kagan, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh impact the Public”  Mentor: Sara Benesh, Political Science, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #192  The appearances of the Supreme Court justices influence…… Read More

Biomechanical Analysis of Pickleball Movements Using Motion Capture and OpenSim

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Hawkins, Kiearra, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Rammer, Jacob, School and College, Schulz, Janelle, Student

Janelle Schulz and Kiearra Hawkins, “Biomechanical Analysis of Pickleball Movements Using Motion Capture and OpenSim”  Mentor: Jacob Rammer, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #129  Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport that requires agility, coordination, and quick…… Read More

Biomechanical Assessment of the Tommy John Injury in Baseball Pitchers

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Frey, Spencer, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Rammer, Jacob, School and College, Student

Spencer Frey, “Biomechanical Assessment of the Tommy John Injury in Baseball Pitchers”  Mentor: Jacob Rammer, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #8  As major league pitchers continue to throw harder and longer each game, the chance for…… Read More

Bone Morphology of the Channel Catfish and Yellow, Black, and Brown Bullheads

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Gumieny, Carly, Hudson, Jean, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Carly Gumieny, “Bone Morphology of the Channel Catfish and Yellow, Black, and Brown Bullheads”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #39  This research project involves the osteological comparison of species within the family Ictaluridae contained within…… Read More

Breaking the Silence: Creating a Program to Reduce Stigmatization and Normalize Conversations about Mental Health among First-Generation College Students

Garcia, Yaritza, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Nazari, Manizha, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Manizha Nazari and Yaritza Garcia, “Breaking the Silence: Creating a Program to Reduce Stigmatization and Normalize Conversations about Mental Health among First-Generation College Students”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #63  Mental…… Read More

Can I Call Her ‘Geunyeo’?: Korean Gender Pronoun Usage versus English Gender Pronoun Usage 

College of Letters & Science, Dwyer, Genevieve, Foreign Languages & Literature, Mentor, Oral Presentation, School and College, Song, Sooho, Student

Genevieve Dwyer, “Can I Call Her ‘Geunyeo’?: Korean Gender Pronoun Usage versus English Gender Pronoun Usage”  Mentor: Sooho Song, Foreign Languages & Literature, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:30am Union E220 Personal pronouns are essential components of English…… Read More

Cancer-Related Cognitive Change Test Scores May Be Influenced by Practice Effects

Greenberg, Adam, Hassan Thomas, Lillian, Medical College of Wisconsin, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Lillian Hassan Thomas, “Cancer-Related Cognitive Change Test Scores May Be Influenced by Practice Effects”  Mentor: Adam Greenberg, MCW (partnership with UWM)  Poster #5  As the cancer survival rate continues to increase, a larger number of patients are experiencing Cancer-Related Cognitive…… Read More

Characterizing Adhesive Properties of Li-Ion Battery Electrodes

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Ghareeb, Laila, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Qu, Deyang, Schneider, Owen, School and College, Student

Laila Ghareeb and Owen Schneider, “Characterizing Adhesive Properties of Li-Ion Battery Electrodes”  Mentor: Deyang Qu, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #74  The energy storage industry is rapidly expanding, with batteries at the forefront of new technology……. Read More

Characterizing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles among Aeromonas Isolates throughout the Wastewater Process

Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Professions & Science, Haddad, Yara, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, Skwor, Troy, Student

Yara Haddad, “Characterizing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles among Aeromonas Isolates throughout the Wastewater Process”  Mentor: Troy Skwor, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #24  Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge, and wastewater serves…… Read More

Characterizing mCAs by Age, Sex, Ancestry, and Genomic Location to Predict Hematologic Malignancy

Auer, Paul, Medical College of Wisconsin, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Quade, Kali, School and College, Student

Kali Quade, “Characterizing mCAs by Age, Sex, Ancestry, and Genomic Location to Predict Hematologic Malignancy”  Mentor: Paul Auer, MCW (partnership with UWM)  Poster #149  Hematopoietic stem cells are precursors for all blood cell types, which, during the maturation process, may…… Read More

Characterizing the Relationship Between Self-Reported Trauma and Neural Indices of Cognitive Inhibition

College of Letters & Science, Khatibi, Hossein, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Hossein Khatibi, “Characterizing the Relationship Between Self-Reported Trauma and Neural Indices of Cognitive Inhibition”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #92  Individuals who have experienced trauma can harbor intrusive thoughts, experience emotional numbness/distress, and even…… Read More

Charting Posthuman Embodiment: Game-Like XR Interactions on the Raspberry Pi 5

Art & Design, Awad, Islam, College of the Arts & Architecture, Kryzhanivska, Oksana, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Islam Awad, “Charting Posthuman Embodiment: Game-Like XR Interactions on the Raspberry Pi 5”  Mentor: Oksana Kryzhanivska, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #84  Extended reality (XR) technology reimagines how physical presence intersects with virtual artistry, offering insights…… Read More

Clay Research

Architecture, College of the Arts & Architecture, Ma, Iris, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Padilla, Benjamin, Saral, Tan Doruk, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Student

Tan Doruk Saral and Benjamin Padilla, “Clay Research”  Mentor: Iris Ma, Architecture, Architecture & Urban Planning (School of)  Oral Presentation: 10:30am Union E260  This study explores the integration of natural clays with organic materials to create sustainable, biodegradable modules for…… Read More

Cognitive Control and Context Sensitivity in Scalar Implicature Derivation

College of Letters & Science, Linguistics, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Ruh, Preston, School and College, Starr, Glenn, Student

Preston Ruh, “Cognitive Control and Context Sensitivity in Scalar Implicature Derivation”  Mentor: Glenn Starr, Linguistics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #136  Scalar implicatures (SIs) with the quantifier some have been extensively researched to explore how pragmatic meanings are computed……. Read More

Community-Engaged Field Work at Walnut Hill Community Garden

College of Letters & Science, History, Mentor, Novak, Mason, Oral Presentation, Outstanding Presentation, School and College, Sen, Arijit, Student

Mason Novak, “Community-Engaged Field Work at Walnut Hill Community Garden”  Mentor: Arijit Sen, History, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:30am Union E250   Community gardens built on vacant lots where homes once stood are rich with historical value and…… Read More

Comparative Osteology of the Humerus and Femur of Wisconsin Foxes

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Hudson, Jean, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Wallisch, Noelle

Noelle Wallisch, “Comparative Osteology of the Humerus and Femur of Wisconsin Foxes”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #96  Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and Gray Foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) are similar in body proportions and general appearance…… Read More

Comparing Methodology in Clay Analysis for X-Ray Diffraction Using Natron Clay Samples

College of Letters & Science, Fowler, Rebekah, Geosciences, McHenry, Lindsay, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Rebekah Fowler, “Comparing Methodology in Clay Analysis for X-Ray Diffraction Using Natron Clay Samples”  Mentor: Lindsay McHenry, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #33  There are multiple preparation techniques for clay minerals in X-ray diffraction analysis; each one is…… Read More

Comparison of Control Conditions in a Randomized Controlled Trial for Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms

College of Letters & Science, Hafeez, Iman, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Reihl, Annabeth, School and College, Student, Voge, Ellie

Iman Hafeez, Ellie Voge and Anna Reihl, “Comparison of Control Conditions in a Randomized Controlled Trial for Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #79  Control groups in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) are…… Read More

Comparison of Joint Forces and Moments in Manual Wheelchair Users Using Two Inverse Dynamics Models

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Siong, Jake, Slavens, Brooke, Student

Jake Siong, “Comparison of Joint Forces and Moments in Manual Wheelchair Users Using Two Inverse Dynamics Models”  Mentor: Brooke Slavens, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #47  Manual wheelchair propulsion is a repetitive task that can lead…… Read More

Comparison of Running Economy Parameters Across Shoe Type in Competitive and Recreational Runners

Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Kinesiology, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Schmitz, Ally, School and College, Strath, Scott, Student

Ally Schmitz, “Comparison of Running Economy Parameters Across Shoe Type in Competitive and Recreational Runners”  Mentor: Scott Strath, Kinesiology, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #85  Compared to conventional running shoes, carbon-plated shoes have been shown to reduce…… Read More

Conducting a Needs Assessment in Milwaukee County Fire Departments

Baier, Avery, College of Health Professions & Science, Lipski, Isabella, Mentor, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Sindhu, Bhagwant, Student

Avery Baier and Isabella Lipski, “Conducting a Needs Assessment in Milwaukee County Fire Departments”  Mentor: Bhagwant Sindhu, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #41  The purpose of this research project is to characterize the…… Read More

Conducting Micrometer Structure Analyze of Self-Healing Metal Matrix Composite by Python with Voronoi Entropy

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Kim, Daehyeon, Ko, Kangmin, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Rohatgi, Pradeep, School and College, Student

Daehyeon Kim and Kangmin Ko, “Conducting Micrometer Structure Analyze of Self-Healing Metal Matrix Composite by Python with Voronoi Entropy.”  Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #183  This research investigates micrometer-scale structural analysis of self-healing…… Read More

Congruent Validity of GAITRite Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters and the Short Performance Physical Battery in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

Jacobson, Sydney, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Strath, Scott, Student

Sydney Jacobson, “Congruent Validity of GAITRite Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters and the Short Performance Physical Battery in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease”  Mentor: Scott Strath, Kinesiology, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #29  The GAITRite electronic walkway is a portable…… Read More

Contouring the Effects of UC2288 on Bone Regeneration within Mice

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Kaufmann, Alec, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Premnath, Priyatha, School and College, Student

Alec Kaufmann, “Contouring the Effects of UC2288 on Bone Regeneration within Mice”  Mentor: Priyatha Premnath, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #17  Most people are able to regenerate injured bones with no problem. However, there are individuals…… Read More

Covering the Effectiveness of AI Outsourcing

Chakrabarti, Avik, College of Letters & Science, Economics, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Sachdeva, Gaurav, School and College, Student

Gaurav Sachdeva, “Covering the Effectiveness of AI Outsourcing”  Mentor: Avik Chakrabarti, Economics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #138  Outsourcing has traditionally involved shifting jobs to lower-cost labor markets, allowing businesses to reduce expenses while maintaining productivity. However, the rise…… Read More

Cracking the Shell: Investigating Acorn Processing in Late Precontact Wisconsin

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Edwards, Richard, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Wolcott, Ava

Ava Wolcott, “Cracking the Shell: Investigating Acorn Processing in Late Precontact Wisconsin”  Mentor: Richard Edwards, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #86  The relationship between food and daily life of past peoples can be illuminated using paleoethnobotanical analysis. This…… Read More

Crafting Balance: The Intersection of Nature, Materiality, and Process

Art & Design, College of the Arts & Architecture, Kaganovich, Yevgeniya, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, Rickert, Sophie, School and College, Student, Tran, Abigail, Zelazoski, Anthony

Sophie Rickert, Anthony Zelazoski and Abigail Tran “Crafting Balance: The Intersection of Nature, Materiality, and Process”  Mentor: Yevgeniya Kaganovich, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #30  The intertwined nature of these two projects traces back to 2019…… Read More

Crafting Embodied Experience in Nonheteronormative Virtual Worlds

Art & Design, Awad, Islam, Carbine, Darien, College of the Arts & Architecture, Galkowski, Dakota, Hollister, Madyson, Kryzhanivska, Oksana, Mentor, Merrills, Stephen, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Dakota Galkowski, Darien Carbine, Madyson Hollister, Stephen Merrills and Islam Award “Crafting Embodied Experience in Nonheteronormative Virtual Worlds”  Mentor: Oksana Kryzhanivska, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #83  What is the relationship between virtual embodiment and heteronormative…… Read More

Creative Composition and the Correlation to the 21st Century American Contemporary-Dance Field 

College of the Arts & Architecture, Correia-Fill, Maia, Culbreth, Mair, Dance, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Performing Arts, School and College, Student

Maia Correia-Fill, “Creative Composition and the Correlation to the 21st Century American Contemporary-Dance Field”  Mentor: Mair Culbreth, Dance, Arts (Peck School of the)  Performing Arts: 9:15am Union Cinema As the American contemporary dance field transitions into its next “era” due…… Read More

Crossing Borders to Connect Routes: Higher Education, Immigration, and the Pandemic in the Midwest Project 

Administrative Leadership, College of Community Engagement & Professions, Comrov, Rivka, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Salto, Dante, School and College, School of Education, Student

Rivka Comrov, “Crossing Borders to Connect Routes: Higher Education, Immigration, and the Pandemic in the Midwest Project”  Mentor: Dante Salto, Administrative Leadership, Education (School of)  Poster #19  This research aims to understand how immigrant populations were affected post the Covid-19…… Read More

Cultural Resources at the UWM at Waukesha Field Station: Archaeological Perspectives on Past Human Behavior, Adaptations, and Land Use

College of General Studies, Jamison, Gregg, Janssen, Toby, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Schmidt, Sage, School and College, Social Sciences & Business, Student, Tandon, Avantika, Thornton, Jadon

Jadon Thornton, Sage Schmidt, Toby Janssen and Avantika Tandon, “Cultural Resources at the UWM at Waukesha Field Station: Archaeological Perspectives on Past Human Behavior, Adaptations, and Land Use”  Mentor: Gregg Jamison, Social Sciences & Business, General Studies (College of)  Poster…… Read More

Cyanotype Toning with Native and Invasive Plants in Wisconsin

Art & Design, College of the Arts & Architecture, Jones, Annie, Mentor, Mougel, Joseph, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Annie Jones, “Cyanotype Toning with Native and Invasive Plants in Wisconsin”  Mentor: Joseph Mougel, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #13  A cyanotype is a photographic process that uses potassium ferricyanide and ammonium iron citrate. When mixed…… Read More

Dames At Sea: Rediscovering 1930s Dance

College of the Arts & Architecture, McBee, Abigail, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Pannell, Sheri, Peck School of the Arts, Roth, Sophia, School and College, Student, Theatre

Abigail McBee and Sophia Roth, “Dames At Sea: Rediscovering 1930s Dance”  Mentor: Sheri Pannell, Theatre, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 10:45am Union Cinema  Abigail’s contribution: The SURF grant allowed students who are in their final year of study…… Read More

Design and Optimization of Continuous Casting System for Multi-Phase Alloy Development

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Jablonski, David, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Musinski, William, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

David Jablonski, “Design and Optimization of Continuous Casting System for Multi-Phase Alloy Development”  Mentor: William Musinski, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #28  Developing a reliable and adaptable continuous casting process is important for advancing research on…… Read More

Design and Validation of a Chemistry Literacy

Blecking, Anja, Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Reece, Elizabeth, School and College, Student

Elizabeth Reece, “Design and Validation of a Chemistry Literacy”  Mentor: Anja Blecking, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #147  Transitioning from high school into college-level chemistry courses can be very challenging for students, especially if they had…… Read More

Detecting Microplastics in Water Using Gold Nanostars and SERS

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mentor, Narasimhan, Ashwin, Poster Presentation, Said, Mona, School and College, Student

Mona Said, “Detecting Microplastics in Water Using Gold Nanostars and SERS”  Mentor: Ashwin Narasimhan, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #137  Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces less than 5 mm in size that pollute water and may…… Read More

Developing Computer Model for Cell Signaling

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Friedrich, Kenzie, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Premnath, Priyatha, School and College, Student

Kenzie Friedrich, “Developing Computer Model for Cell Signaling”  Mentor: Priyatha Premnath, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #34  Yes-associated protein and transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif, are collectively known as YAP/TAZ proteins. Their activation is the most…… Read More

Developing Culturally Responsive Research Tools: Assessing Semi-Structured Interview Guides for Native American Communities

College of Letters & Science, Hill, Tomás, Mentor, Nagy, Gabriela, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Tomás Hill, “Developing Culturally Responsive Research Tools: Assessing Semi-Structured Interview Guides for Native American Communities”  Mentor: Gabriela Nagy, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #117  Native American communities experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges due to contemporary…… Read More

Developing In Silico Model of Breast Tissue to Assess Biomechanics of Tumor Microenvironment

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Dabagh, Mahsa, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vincent, Hannah

Hannah Vincent, “Developing In Silico Model of Breast Tissue to Assess Biomechanics of Tumor Microenvironment”  Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #43  The microenvironment endemic to breast tumors is not well understood. Due to…… Read More

Developing Protocol for Immunofluorescent Staining of Healing Murine Callus

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, McWilliams, Mikayla, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Premnath, Priyatha, School and College, Student

Mikayla McWilliams, “Developing Protocol for Immunofluorescent Staining of Healing Murine Callus”  Mentor: Priyatha Premnath, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #166  Immunofluorescent staining is a technique used to visualize and localize specific molecules within cells and tissues……. Read More

Development of Patient Specific Cancer Tumor Models

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Dabagh, Mahsa, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sovitzky, Nathanael, Student

Nathanael Sovitzky, “Development of Patient Specific Cancer Tumor Models”  Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #45  Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and complex malignancies, requiring advanced computational models to better understand…… Read More

Development of the Aging Together anti-ageism peer support program

College of Community Engagement & Professions, Fisher, Katherine, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Keane, Connor, Lopez Cordero, Lisbeth, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Social Work, Steward, Andrew, Student, Van Calligan, Bryce

Bryce Van Calligan, Connor Keane, Lisbeth Lopez Cordero and Katherine Fisher, “Development of the Aging Together anti-ageism peer support program”  Mentor: Andrew Steward, Social Work, Social Welfare (Helen Bader School of)  Poster #118  Ageism is defined as any bias, prejudice,…… Read More

Digital Fabrication Meets Traditional Craft: Exploring 3D Modeling, Mold-Making, and Casting 

Art & Design, Beesch, Blaise, College of the Arts & Architecture, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Vivirito, Matthew

Blaise Beesch, “Digital Fabrication Meets Traditional Craft: Exploring 3D Modeling, Mold-Making, and Casting”  Mentor: Matthew Vivirito, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #180  This research explores the intersection of digital fabrication and traditional craft by using advanced…… Read More

Digital Technologies in Traditional Craft: Blacksmithing

Art & Design, College of the Arts & Architecture, Hawk, Adam, Imhoff, Nora, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Nora Imhoff, “Digital Technologies in Traditional Craft: Blacksmithing”  Mentor: Adam Hawk, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #148  What drew me to this fellowship initially was the opportunity to learn processes most undergraduates don’t have the recourses…… Read More

Disrupted Social Information in the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex of a Mouse Model Of Schizophrenia 

College of Letters & Science, Collins, Erik, Lopez-Rojas, Jeffery, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Souvannarath, Isabella, Student

Erik Collins and Isabella Souvannarath, “Disrupted Social Information in the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex of a Mouse Model Of Schizophrenia”  Mentor: Jeffrey Lopez-Rojas, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #51  The entorhinal cortex (EC) is a multimodal association area and…… Read More

Educating Students at Maryland Avenue Montessori School While They Investigate the History of the Property During the 19th Century

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Haas, Jennifer, Mentor, Neczek, Emerson, Oral Presentation, School and College, Student

Emerson Neczek, “Educating Students at Maryland Avenue Montessori School While They Investigate the History of the Property During the 19th Century”  Mentor: Jennifer Haas, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation 9:45am Union E250   In fall 2024, during construction…… Read More

Effect of Cooling Rate on the Microstructure of Al-12Ce and Al-12Ce-2.5Mg-Ni-Graphite

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Rohatgi, Pradeep, School and College, Student, Wilson, Luke

Luke Wilson, “Effect of Cooling Rate on the Microstructure of Al-12Ce and Al-12Ce-2.5Mg-Ni-Graphite”  Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #38  Aluminum (Al) alloys are a desirable class of materials for lightweight structural…… Read More

Effects of 670nm Photobiomodulation In A Rat Model Of Diabetic Retinopathy 

Biomedical Sciences, Chamberlin, Alex, College of Health Professions & Science, Liedhegner, Elizabeth, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, Student

Alex Chamberlin, “Effects of 670nm Photobiomodulation In A Rat Model Of Diabetic Retinopathy”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #61  Diabetes is a disease that affects over 38 million Americans, almost 11.5%…… Read More

Effects of 6PPD-Quinone on Juvenile Yellow Perch Behavior and Survival: A Preliminary Acuate Water Exposure Study 

Brandt, Owen, Deng, Dong Fang, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Oral Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Owen Brandt, “Effects of 6PPD-Quinone on Juvenile Yellow Perch Behavior and Survival: A Preliminary Acuate Water Exposure Study”  Mentor: Dong Fang Deng, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Oral Presentation: 9:45am Union E260  N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone (6PPD-quinone) is an oxidation product of…… Read More

Effects of a Novel Estrogen Receptor Beta Agonist on Memory and Hot Flashes Related to Menopause

Bruckner, Montana, College of Letters & Science, Frick, Karyn, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Montana Bruckner, “Effects of a Novel Estrogen Receptor Beta Agonist on Memory and Hot Flashes Related to Menopause”  Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #111  Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and memory loss create difficulty…… Read More

Effects of User Control on Preferred Translation Gain Values in Virtual Reality

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Computer Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Singh, Jivan, Student, Tauscher, Cole, Thomas, Jerald, Weishan, Noah

Cole Tauscher, Noah Weishan and Jivan Singh, “Effects of User Control on Preferred Translation Gain Values in Virtual Reality”  Mentor: Jerald Thomas, Computer Science, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #40  Virtual reality (VR) is an ever-improving technology with…… Read More

Efficient Palladium-Catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig Amination of Brominated Heterocycles using Pd2(dba)3 and Xphos Ligand

Arnold, Alexander, Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Harrington, Shaun, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Shaun Harrington, “Efficient Palladium-Catalyzed Buchwald-Hartwig Amination of Brominated Heterocycles using Pd2(dba)3 and Xphos Ligand”  Mentor: Alexander Arnold, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #163  Palladium catalyzed reactions have become prominent reactions for creating C-N bonds and are…… Read More

Enhancing Identification: A Photographic Reference for Black Bear and White-Tailed Deer Carpals

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Hudson, Jean, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Yost, Margaret

Margaret Yost, “Enhancing Identification: A Photographic Reference for Black Bear and White-Tailed Deer Carpals”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #56  Accurate species identification of skeletal remains is a critical task in zooarchaeology, yet certain bones,…… Read More

Environmental Enrichment in Zebrafish

Carvan, Michael, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Smith, Jehiel, Student

Jehiel Smith, “Environmental Enrichment in Zebrafish”  Mentor: Micheal Carvan, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #123  This study investigates the impact of environmental enrichment in Zebrafish. In this study we will be using a novel object (Legos) to distinguish…… Read More

Episodic Memory and Aging: Examining False Memory Recall

Bowman, Caitlin, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Santiago, Yanelis, School and College, Student

Yanelis Santiago, “Episodic Memory and Aging: Examining False Memory Recall”  Mentor: Caitlin Bowman, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #121  Episodic memory is a form of long-term memory that allows individuals to recall specific events or memories from their…… Read More

Evaluating the Influence of Incentive Structures in Master Limited Partnerships on Non-GAAP Reporting and Instances of Adverse Outcomes: The Relationship Between Distributable Cash Flow and Maintenance Capital Reserves

Business, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Raikes, Dylan, School and College, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, Student, Swenson, Laura

Dylan Raikes, “Evaluating the Influence of Incentive Structures in Master Limited Partnerships on Non-GAAP Reporting and Instances of Adverse Outcomes: The Relationship Between Distributable Cash Flow and Maintenance Capital Reserves”  Mentor: Laura Swenson, Business, Business (Sheldon B. Lubar School of) …… Read More

Evolution of Mucoidy under Phage and Antibiotic Selection

Biological Sciences, Burmeister, Alita, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Tewatia, Harleen

Harleen Tewatia, “Evolution of Mucoidy under Phage and Antibiotic Selection”  Mentor: Alita Burmeister, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #189  Bacteriophages (‘phages’) are viruses that infect bacteria and are potential alternatives to antibiotics. One defense mechanism that Escherichia…… Read More

Examining 17β-Estradiol-Induced Regulation of Ubiquitin Proteasome System Activity in the Dorsal Hippocampus Following Object Training in Ovariectomized Female Mice 

Chrupek, Julia, College of Letters & Science, Frick, Karyn, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Julia Chrupek, “Examining 17β-Estradiol-Induced Regulation of Ubiquitin Proteasome System Activity in the Dorsal Hippocampus Following Object Training in Ovariectomized Female Mice”  Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #108  17β-estradiol (E2) enhances long-term memory formation and the…… Read More

Examining Thought-Action-Fusion within the Autogenous-Reactive Model of Obsession-Compulsive Symptoms

College of Letters & Science, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Reihl, Annabeth, School and College, Student

Annabeth Reihl, “Examining Thought-Action-Fusion within the Autogenous-Reactive Model of Obsession-Compulsive Symptoms”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #146  The Autogenous-Reactive (AO/RO) model of obsessions subdivides OCD into two subtypes: AO, involving unrealistic thoughts about the…… Read More

Exploring Data Dependencies in Manufacturing Execution Systems for Advanced Manufacturing

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Computer Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vicente, Jagger, Zeng, Zhen

Jagger Vicente, “Exploring Data Dependencies in Manufacturing Execution Systems for Advanced Manufacturing”  Mentor: Zhen Zeng, Computer Science, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #187  Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing manufacturing through the integration of digital technologies, making the study of…… Read More

Fabrication of Screen-Printed Electrodes for Detection of Phosphate 

Chang, Pao, Chang, Woo Jin, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Pao Chang, “Fabrication of Screen-Printed Electrodes for Detection of Phosphate”  Mentor: Woo Jin Chang, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #42  The intention of this research is to further understand the detection capabilities of modified screen-printed electrodes…… Read More

Flying the Competitive Skies: An Analysis of Alaska Airlines Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

College of Letters & Science, Economics, Gee, Megan, Mentor, Peoples, James, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Megan Gee, “Flying the Competitive Skies: An Analysis of Alaska Airlines Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines”  Mentor: James Peoples, Economics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #37  This research project aimed to evaluate the decision by the United States Department of…… Read More

Foam and Flow: The Aesthetic Potential of Low-Fire Glazes

Art & Design, College of the Arts & Architecture, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, Roche, Geryn, School and College, Student, Van Den Eeden, Ang

Ang Van Den Eeden, “Foam and Flow: The Aesthetic Potential of Low-Fire Glazes”  Mentor: Geryn Roche, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #164  Low-fire glaze chemistry creates a unique environment for ceramic surface development that offers a…… Read More

Focus on POWER: Mixed Methods Insights for the Preservation of Physical Function in Soft Tissue Sarcoma patients. 

Cummings, Zechariah, Medical College of Wisconsin, Mentor, Morelli, Whitney, Oral Presentation, School and College, Student

Zechariah Cummings, “Focus on POWER: Mixed Methods Insights for the Preservation of Physical Function in Soft Tissue Sarcoma patients.”  Mentor: Whitney Morelli, MCW (partnership with UWM)  Oral Presentation: 9:00am Union E280   Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare, malignant tumors…… Read More

Frequency of Mucoid Mutants with Phage and Antibiotic Selection

Biological Sciences, Burmeister, Alita, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Ruffino, Allyson, School and College, Student

Allyson Ruffino, “Frequency of Mucoid Mutants with Phage and Antibiotic Selection”  Mentor: Alita Burmeister, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #135  Bacteriophages (‘phages’) are viruses that infect bacteria and are a potential alternative to antibiotics. Phage U136B is…… Read More

Gender-Specific Responses to Diets in Yellow Perch: Evaluating Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate as a Soy Protein Substitute

Deng, Dong Fang, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student, Williams, Willow

Willow Williams, “Gender-Specific Responses to Diets in Yellow Perch: Evaluating Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate as a Soy Protein Substitute”  Mentor: Dong Fang Deng, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #66  The aquaculture of yellow perch, a cool-water fish native to…… Read More

Generation to Generation: Conversing With Kindred Technologies

College of the Arts & Architecture, English, Art & Design, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, School and College, Schultz, Ava, Seebach, Sydney, Stern, Nathaniel, Student, Witt, Cody

Sydney Seebach, Ava Schultz and Cody Witt, “Generation to Generation: Conversing With Kindred Technologies”  Mentor: Nathaniel Stern, English, Art & Design, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #125  Generation to Generation: Conversing with Kindred Technologies is an AI-centric art exhibition…… Read More

Geographic Distribution Patterns of Arcobacter Cryaerophilus, a Common Microbial Resident of Sewer Conveyance Pipes

Freshwater Sciences, Gallion, Benjamin, McLellan, Sandra, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Benjamin Gallion, “Geographic Distribution Patterns of Arcobacter Cryaerophilus, a Common Microbial Resident of Sewer Conveyance Pipes”  Mentor: Sandra McLellan, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #2 Wastewater conveyance systems are colonized by a robust and diverse microbial community. Previous…… Read More

Geological Process Drawings 

Choi, Jena, College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Szablewski, Gina

Jena Choi, “Geological Process Drawings”  Mentor: Gina Szablewski, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #1 The focus of this project is to take several established geological diagrams and update them to be visually appealing and understandable for students. Diagrams…… Read More

Give a Mouse a Cookie: The Influence of Incentives on Inferential Memory

Bowman, Caitlin, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Rockette, Ra'shida, School and College, Student

Ra’shida Rockette, “Give a Mouse a Cookie: The Influence of Incentives on Inferential Memory”  Mentor: Caitlin Bowman, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #120  Inferential memory allows us to fill in gaps by combining pieces of information learned separately…… Read More

Going Home: Reminiscence Intervention for Asian Immigrants with Dementia 

College of Community Engagement & Professions, Fisher, Alana, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Lee, Yura, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Social Work, Student

Alana Fisher, “Going Home: Reminiscence Intervention for Asian Immigrants with Dementia”  Mentor: Yura Lee, Social Work, Social Welfare (Helen Bader School of)  Poster #115  Older Asian adults account for more than 8% of dementia cases, despite being less than 6%…… Read More

Greater Peer Network Health is Associated with Decreased Adolescent Cannabis Use

College of Letters & Science, Lisdahl, Krista, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, Roesel, Joshua, School and College, Student

Joshua Roesel, “Greater Peer Network Health is Associated with Decreased Adolescent Cannabis Use”  Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #134  Peer influence has been identified as a key predictor of adolescent cannabis use initiation. However, very…… Read More

Grip Strength and Percentage Change Over the Lifespan: NIH Toolbox

College of Health Professions & Science, Lee, Cameron, Mentor, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Oral Presentation, Outstanding Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Student, Wang, Inga

Cameron Lee, “Grip Strength and Percentage Change Over the Lifespan: NIH Toolbox”  Mentor: Inga Wang, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Oral Presentation: 9:15am Union E280   Grip strength (GS) is a potential biomarker of…… Read More

High Temperature Mechanical Testing of Pre-Oxidized Nickel-Based Superalloys

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Musinski, William, Ortiz, Jiovanni, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Jiovanni Ortiz, “High Temperature Mechanical Testing of Pre-Oxidized Nickel-Based Superalloys”  Mentor: William Musinski, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #157  Nickel (Ni)-based superalloys are essential for turbine engines used in aircraft and power generation due to their…… Read More

History of UWM Involvement at the Cahokia Mound Center

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Mccutchin, Emma, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Thornton, Megan

Emma Mccutchin, “History of UWM Involvement at the Cahokia Mound Center”  Mentor: Megan Thornton, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #167  This project was started to trace back the origins of fieldwork conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)…… Read More

Housing Milwaukee: Graft as Densification

Architecture, College of the Arts & Architecture, Geraki, Palmyra, Kakulis, Sigurds, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Student

Sigurds Kakulis, “Housing Milwaukee: Graft as Densification”  Mentor: Palmyra Geraki, Architecture, Architecture & Urban Planning (School of)  Poster #15  As detailed in the book Evicted by Matthew Desmond, housing insecurity is a prevalent issue facing the city of Milwaukee, often…… Read More

How Did We Get Here? Historical Context Behind the ‘Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Movement 

College of General Studies, Duke, Morgan, Kasparek, Jonathon, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Social Sciences & Business, Student

Morgan Duke, “How Did We Get Here? Historical Context Behind the ‘Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Movement”  Mentor: Jonathon Kasparek, Social Sciences & Business, General Studies (College of)  Poster #49  Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the…… Read More

How to Create a Comparative Osteological Specimen for Wisconsin Fauna

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Hudson, Jean, Martinez, Kayle, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kayle Martinez, “How to Create a Comparative Osteological Specimen for Wisconsin Fauna”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #171  This project presents the lab protocols for creating comparative osteological specimens of Wisconsin’s fauna. The specimens are…… Read More

I Wisely Started With a Story and Made the Map Fit: Mapping Potential Interment Patterns at the Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery 2

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Freire, Shannon, Lund, Kaitlyn, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kaitlyn Lund, “I Wisely Started With a Story and Made the Map Fit: Mapping Potential Interment Patterns at the Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery 2”  Mentor: Shannon Freire, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #89  The Milwaukee County Poor…… Read More

Impact of Cerium Oxide and Silica Nanoparticles on the Freshwater Microalgae, Raphidocelis subcapitata

Freshwater Sciences, Klaper, Rebecca, McKinnon, Britta, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Britta McKinnon, “Impact of Cerium Oxide and Silica Nanoparticles on the Freshwater Microalgae, Raphidocelis subcapitata”  Mentor: Rebecca Klaper, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #191  The use of nanoparticles is rapidly expanding across numerous fields, including agriculture, health, and…… Read More

Implications for Speciation of Genetic Architecture Affecting Signal-Preference Variation in Plant-Feeding Insects

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Goodrum, Leila, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Outstanding Presentation, Rodríguez, Rafa, School and College, Student

Leila Goodrum, “Implications for Speciation of Genetic Architecture Affecting Signal-Preference Variation in Plant-Feeding Insects”  Mentor: Rafa Rodriguez, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:15am Union E260   The course of speciation depends in part on the genetic…… Read More

In Vivo Evaluation of FAN-NM-CH3 and Vitamin C Combination Therapy in Cancer Models

Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Jakusz, Julia, Mentor, Peng, Xiaohua, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Julia Jakusz, “In Vivo Evaluation of FAN-NM-CH3 and Vitamin C Combination Therapy in Cancer Models”  Mentor: Xiaohua Peng, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #12  Breast cancers are highly heterogeneous and aggressive, with limited treatment options and…… Read More

In-Vitro Proteomics Analysis of Gallium Maltolate-Treated Glioblastoma Xenograft Rat

Adams, Ireoluwa, Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Shama, Mirza, Student

Ireoluwa Adams, “In-Vitro Proteomics Analysis of Gallium Maltolate-Treated Glioblastoma Xenograft Rat”  Mentor: Mirza Shama, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #65  Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of glioma (Stage IV), carries a grim prognosis, with a survival…… Read More

In/visibility of Caste: An Analysis of Second-Generation Indian Americans’ Caste Discourses

College of Letters & Science, Communication, Mentor, Mudambi, Anjana, Oral Presentation, Radhakrishnan, Haridhra, School and College, Student

Haridhra Radhakrishnan, “In/visibility of Caste: An Analysis of Second-Generation Indian Americans’ Caste Discourses”  Mentor: Anjana Mudambi, Communication, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:00am Union E220 While caste serves as a fundamental organizational principle across much of South Asian…… Read More

Influence of Snow Storms on Lake Michigan Thermodynamics 

Atmospheric Sciences, Connell, Nyla, Duffy, George, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Nyla Connell, “Influence of Snow Storms on Lake Michigan Thermodynamics”  Mentor: George Duffy, Atmospheric Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #109  The thermodynamics of large water bodies influence global temperatures, ecosystems, and weather patterns. While heat exchange between water and…… Read More

Integrating AI and Outsourcing: Evidence from Companies in and around Milwaukee

Chakrabarti, Avik, College of Letters & Science, Economics, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Saluja, Gaurav, School and College, Student

Gaurav Saluja, “Integrating AI and Outsourcing: Evidence from Companies in and around Milwaukee”  Mentor: Avik Chakrabarti, Economics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #138  Outsourcing has typically been associated with moving jobs allowing businesses to take advantage of variations in…… Read More

Integrating Computational Fluid Dynamics and Machine Learning for Predicting Cerebrovascular Aneurysm Growth

Abiazi Shalmani, Setayesh, Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Dabagh, Mahsa, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Setayesh Abiazi Shalmani, “Integrating Computational Fluid Dynamics and Machine Learning for Predicting Cerebrovascular Aneurysm Growth” Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of) Poster #64 Cerebrovascular aneurysms pose a severe health risk, as their rupture can lead…… Read More

Interaction of NADP+ and NAD-capped RNA with Wildtype and Mutant Human Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Frick, David, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Rivera, Kali, School and College, Student

Kali Rivera, “Interaction of NADP+ and NAD-capped RNA with Wildtype and Mutant Human Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase”  Mentor: David Frick, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #133  The recent discovery that RNA polymerases frequently initiate synthesis with co-enzymes like…… Read More

Investigating Antiferromagnetic Domains in Dirac Semimetal Fe1-xCoxSn with x = 0.03

College of Letters & Science, Grummer, Jack, Kim, Min Gyu, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Outstanding Presentation, Physics, School and College, Student

Jack Grummer, “Investigating Antiferromagnetic Domains in Dirac Semimetal Fe1-xCoxSn with x = 0.03”  Mentor: Min Gyu Kim, Physics, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 11:15am Union E250  How the behavior of magnetic domains changes with temperature plays a very…… Read More

Investigating CB1R Transcriptional Regulation for Endocannabinoid System-Based Anxiolytics

Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Professions & Science, Liedhegner, Elizabeth, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Rave, Collin, Reddin, Daniel, School and College, School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, Student

Collin Rave and Daniel Reddin, “Investigating CB1R Transcriptional Regulation for Endocannabinoid System-Based Anxiolytics”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Oral Presentation 9:300am Union E280  The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is central to the regulation…… Read More

Investigating the Chlorine Resistance of Covalent Organic Framework Nanofiltration Membranes

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Hussussian, Georges, Ma, Xiaoli, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, Oral Presentation, School and College, Student

Georges Hussussian, “Investigating the Chlorine Resistance of Covalent Organic Framework Nanofiltration Membranes”  Mentor: Xiaoli Ma, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 11:00am Union E250  Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) are promising materials for membrane-based water…… Read More

Investigating the Relationship Between Stress and Anxiety and the Error Related Negativity (ERN) During Cognitive Inhibition

College of Letters & Science, Forman, Matthew, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Matthew Forman, “Investigating the Relationship Between Stress and Anxiety and the Error Related Negativity (ERN) During Cognitive Inhibition”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #32  With a substantial rise in mental health related diagnoses across…… Read More

Investigating the Role of MYH9 Mutations in Ciliary Function and Development Using Zebrafish Models

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Gutzman, Jennifer, Mcconahy, Shannon, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Shannon Mcconahy, “Investigating the Role of MYH9 Mutations in Ciliary Function and Development Using Zebrafish Models”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #170  Proper function of sensory cilia is essential for various physiological processes, including…… Read More

Investigating the Role of Proactive and Reactive Control on Cognitive Inhibition

Balseiro, John, College of Letters & Science, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

John Balseiro, “Investigating the Role of Proactive and Reactive Control on Cognitive Inhibition”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #69  The extent to which our cognitive control functions is vital in responding to conflicts in…… Read More

Investigating the Simulation of Cyber-Physical Production Systems in Manufacturing

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Computer Science, Harmer, Jack, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Zeng, Zhen

Jack Harmer, “Investigating the Simulation of Cyber-Physical Production Systems in Manufacturing”  Mentor: Zhen Zeng, Computer Science, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #26  As manufacturing evolves with Industry 4.0, which introduces advanced technologies like Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS) and…… Read More

Isolated Minds Under Pressure: Social Isolation, Stress, and the Adolescent Brain – Exploratory Factor Analysis in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study

College of Letters & Science, Hood-Nellum, Tierel, Lisdahl, Krista, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Tierel Hood-Nellum, “Isolated Minds Under Pressure: Social Isolation, Stress, and the Adolescent Brain – Exploratory Factor Analysis in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study”  Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #182  Social isolation, a growing public…… Read More

It’s Always the Small Pieces that Make the Big Picture: Tips and Tricks for the Identification of Fragmentary Adult Human Bone

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Fitak, Nora, Freire, Shannon, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Nora Fitak, “It’s Always the Small Pieces that Make the Big Picture: Tips and Tricks for the Identification of Fragmentary Adult Human Bone”  Mentor: Shannon Freire, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #88  This project is about compiling a…… Read More

Keyboards as Tactile Feedback Devices through Solenoid Actuation

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Computer Science, Faris, Landon, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Thomas, Jerald

Landon Faris, “Keyboards as Tactile Feedback Devices through Solenoid Actuation”  Mentor: Jerald Thomas, Computer Science, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #126  Keyboards have become a common interface for interacting with devices essential to daily life, providing a standard…… Read More

Kick the Nic: Program Implementation to Reduce Nicotine Usage among UW-Milwaukee Students

Bahena, Kimberly, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Murray, Samantha, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Samantha Murray and Kimberly Bahena, “Kick the Nic: Program Implementation to Reduce Nicotine Usage among UW-Milwaukee Students”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #153  Over the past decade we have seen a…… Read More

Library Storytime for Sexual Violence Prevention: Books, Songs, and Activities to Teach Consent and Promote Prevention

Bahena, Kimberly, Garcia, Yaritza, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Kimberly Bahena and Yaritza Garcia, “Library Storytime for Sexual Violence Prevention: Books, Songs, and Activities to Teach Consent and Promote Prevention”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Oral Presentation: 9:45am Union E220 Sexual…… Read More

Magnesium Based Tissue Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Rohatgi, Pradeep, Sathish Kumar, Mohith Kumar, School and College, Student

Mohith Kumar Sathish Kumar, “Magnesium Based Tissue Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration”  Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #141  The biodegradability, mechanical qualities, and capacity to promote bone cell proliferation of magnesium-based tissue…… Read More

Major Element Geochemistry of Pulo do Lobo Metasedimentary Rocks in SISZ

College of Letters & Science, Czeck, Dyanna, Geosciences, Mentor, Plank, Olliver, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Olliver Plank, “Major Element Geochemistry of Pulo do Lobo Metasedimentary Rocks in SISZ”  Mentor: Dyanna Czeck, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #150  Southwestern Spain is home to the Southern Iberian Shear Zone (SISZ). Shear zones are like fault…… Read More

Market-Tier Transitions: Determinants of Successful Post-Delisting Reintegration in U.S. Equity Platforms

Business, Floros, Ioannis, Mentor, Oral Presentation, School and College, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, Student, Zheng, Jake

Jake Zheng, “Market-Tier Transitions: Determinants of Successful Post-Delisting Reintegration in U.S. Equity Platforms”  Mentor: Ioannis Floros, Business, Business (Sheldon B. Lubar School of)  Oral Presentation: 10:30am Union E250  A sample of [X] firms delisted from primary U.S. stock exchanges (NYSE…… Read More

Material Characterization of a Piezoelectric Polymer Film

Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, El Hajjar, Rani, Lutz, Anna, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Schneider, Owen, School and College, Student

Anna Lutz and Owen Schneider, “Material Characterization of a Piezoelectric Polymer Film”  Mentor: Rani El Hajjar, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #75  The objective of this research project is to create a small device…… Read More

Maternal Responses to Infant Disengagement: Physical Strategies Mothers Use to Maintain Attunement with Their Infant

College of Health Professions & Science, Kaur, Ravneet, Mentor, Moerchen, Victoria, Physical Therapy, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Student

Ravneet Kaur, “Maternal Responses to Infant Disengagement: Physical Strategies Mothers Use to Maintain Attunement with Their Infant”  Mentor: Victoria Moerchen, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #18 Early caregiver-infant interactions are critical for healthy infant development. A…… Read More

Maximizing Participant Retention in Clinical Studies: Key Lessons Learned From an E-Cigarette Cessation Study

Babich, Ryan, College of Health Professions & Science, College of Nursing, Gwon, Jovan, Martin, Ivan, Mentor, Nursing, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Ivan Martin and Ryan Babich “Maximizing Participant Retention in Clinical Studies: Key Lessons Learned From an E-Cigarette Cessation Study”  Mentor: Jovan Gwon, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #10  Retention is a critical challenge in clinical research, as participant dropout can…… Read More

Measuring Diatom Growth at Multiple Light Intensities

Aguilar-Diaz, Carmen, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Peirick, Kayla, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Kayla Peirick, “Measuring Diatom Growth at Multiple Light Intensities”  Mentor: Carmen Aguilar-Diaz, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #152  Diatoms are a type of phytoplankton that grow well in the Milwaukee Harbor. They have an ornate external silicate (glass)…… Read More

Medically-Attended Respiratory Infections in High-Risk Adults in a Rural Community

College of Letters & Science, Gervini, Daniel, Lee, Cameron, Mathematical Sciences, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Cameron Lee, “Medically-Attended Respiratory Infections in High-Risk Adults in a Rural Community”  Mentor: Daniel Gervini, Mathematical Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #110  The clinical similarity of respiratory viruses and the lack of routine laboratory testing create knowledge gaps…… Read More

Methods to Assess Ingestion of Microplastics by the Invasive Crustacean, Hemimysis anomala

Berges, John, Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Pruhs, Samuel, School and College, Student

Samuel Pruhs, “Methods to Assess Ingestion of Microplastics by the Invasive Crustacean, Hemimysis anomala”  Mentor: John Berges, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:00am Union E260  The opossum shrimp, Hemimysis amomala invaded Lake Michigan in the mid…… Read More

Microbial Physiology of Mercury Methylation: Investigating the Influence of Dissolved Organic Matter from Diverse Ecosystems on Microbial Methylmercury Production

Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Peterson, Benjamin, Poster Presentation, Probst, Grant, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Grant Probst, “Microbial Physiology of Mercury Methylation: Investigating the Influence of Dissolved Organic Matter from Diverse Ecosystems on Microbial Methylmercury Production”  Mentor: Benjamin Peterson, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #190  Mercury methylation is a biochemical process in which…… Read More

Natural Language Processing and Opioid Use Disorder: A Holistic Social Determinants of Health Approach

Degner, Kylie, Do, Phoenix, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Sharkey, Maxwell, Student

Maxwell Sharkey and Kylie Degner, “Natural Language Processing and Opioid Use Disorder: A Holistic Social Determinants of Health Approach”  Mentor: Phoenix Do, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #142  Social determinants of health (SDoH)—such as social…… Read More

Navigating Help-Seeking: A Mixed Methods Examination of Barriers and Pathways to Transgender Women’s Help-Seeking and Attainment Following Interpersonal Victimization

College of Community Engagement & Professions, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Hereth, Jane, Lunger, Lexy, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Social Work, Student

Lexy Lunger, “Navigating Help-Seeking: A Mixed Methods Examination of Barriers and Pathways to Transgender Women’s Help-Seeking and Attainment Following Interpersonal Victimization”  Mentor: Jane Hereth, Social Work, Social Welfare (Helen Bader School of)  Poster #175  Transgender women experience disproportionately high rates…… Read More

Neurodivergence in the Arts-How a Neurodivergent Brain Creates, Performs, and Designs

College of the Arts & Architecture, Janes, Ralph, Lappano, Elizabeth, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, School and College, Student, Theatre

Elizabeth Lappano, “Neurodivergence in the Arts-How a Neurodivergent Brain Creates, Performs, and Designs”  Mentor: Ralph Janes, Theatre, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 10:30am Union Cinema  The present study is exploring the ways neurodivergent artists create, perform, and design…… Read More

No Student Left Hungry 

Ali, Rasha, Delawarzad, Mahrukh, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Mahrukh Delawarzad and Ali Rasha, “No Student Left Hungry”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #62  Reports of college students experiencing food insecurity (FI), defined as inadequate access, availability, adequacy, and stability…… Read More

Non-Binary People and the Impact of​ Affirmative Policy: A Literature Review

College of Community Engagement & Professions, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Maggio, Heather, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Social Work, Student, Taylor-McBride, Jenny

Heather Maggio, “Non-Binary People and the Impact of​ Affirmative Policy: A Literature Review”  Mentor: Jenny Taylor-McBride, Social Work, Social Welfare (Helen Bader School of)  Poster #172  In the current political climate, non-binary and transgender populations have been specifically targeted through…… Read More

Nonword Repetition Performance in Young Adults 

College of Health Professions & Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Ewen, Paige, Heuer, Sabine, Izard , Tracy, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Student

Paige Ewen and Tracy Izard, “Nonword Repetition Performance in Young Adults”  Mentor: Sabine Heuer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #114  Nonword repetition tasks (NWRTs) assess phonological working memory by requiring participants to repeat unfamiliar…… Read More

Optimal Fabrication Methods of Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Films with Elastic Modification

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Faris, Landon, Law, Chiu, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sember, Matthew, Student

Matthew Sember and Landon Faris, “Optimal Fabrication Methods of Cellulose Nanocrystal Composite Films with Elastic Modification”  Mentor: Chiu Law, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #127  Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are a material derived from cellulose; a material…… Read More

Overlapping Neural Representations of Social Stimuli in the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex 

Blan, Robyn, College of Letters & Science, Jereb, Madeline, Lopez-Rojas, Jeffery, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Robyn Blan and Madeline Jereb, “Overlapping Neural Representations of Social Stimuli in the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex”  Mentor: Jeffrey Lopez-Rojas, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #52  Social recognition memory is crucial for navigating complex social environments and supports various…… Read More

Paleolake Mineralogy and Tephrostratigraphy of Paleolake Olbalbal, Tanzania

College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, McHenry, Lindsay, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Ricco, Angelo, School and College, Student

Angelo Ricco, “Paleolake Mineralogy and Tephrostratigraphy of Paleolake Olbalbal, Tanzania”  Mentor: Lindsay McHenry, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #145  The Olduvai Basin of Tanzania is well-known for being a Pleistocene archeological site in a paleoanthropological setting of inter-fingering…… Read More

Pervious Concrete for Artificial Coral Reef

Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sobolev, Konstantin, Student, Young, Henry

Henry Young, “Pervious Concrete for Artificial Coral Reef”  Mentor: Konstantin Sobolev, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #185  A combination of climate change, pollution, commerce, human migration and an increased need for ocean transport puts…… Read More

Photobiomodulation and Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Aging

Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Professions & Science, Liedhegner, Elizabeth, Mentor, Patel, Nirjala, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, Student

Nirjala Patel, “Photobiomodulation and Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Aging”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #119  As individuals age, their metabolism tends to decline, partly due to the reduced function of mitochondria,…… Read More

Pinches for Prehistory: Investigating the Maximum Pinch Forces of Fossil Scorpions via Comparative Analysis with Modern Scorpion Chela Morphology and Pinch Force

College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, McCoy, Victoria, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Sargent, Jonathan, School and College, Student

Jonathan Sargent, “Pinches for Prehistory: Investigating the Maximum Pinch Forces of Fossil Scorpions via Comparative Analysis with Modern Scorpion Chela Morphology and Pinch Force”  Mentor: Victoria McCoy, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #140  The chelae-telson tradeoff hypothesis in…… Read More

PIP PIP PURRAY: A Hypothetical Panther Insurance Program (PIP) at UWM

Caster, Grace, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Krueger, Morgan, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Morgan Krueger and Grace Caster, “PIP PIP PURRAY: A Hypothetical Panther Insurance Program (PIP) at UWM”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #154  Access to health insurance is a significant but oftentimes…… Read More

Political Orientation and Global Crises: How Political Orientation Affects Awareness of Children in Conflict 

Choi, Miso, College of Letters & Science, Lee, Han Joo, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Miso Choi, “Political Orientation and Global Crises: How Political Orientation Affects Awareness of Children in Conflict”  Mentor: Han Joo Lee, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #103  This study explores how political orientation influences the awareness and perceptions of…… Read More

PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS) and Microplastics in the Lake Michigan Lower Foodweb

Berges, John, Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Klafka, Mason, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Pruhs, Samuel, School and College, Student

Mason Klafka and Sam Pruhns, “PolyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS) and Microplastics in the Lake Michigan Lower Foodweb”  Mentor: John Berges, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #173  Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), so-called “forever chemicals” are an emerging contaminant in aquatic…… Read More

Practice Domestic Architectures: A Survey and Speculation on Subversive Spaces 

Architecture, Bensemann, Samuel, College of the Arts & Architecture, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Schuermann, Samantha, Student, Wilson, Gavyn

Samuel Bensemann and Gavyn Wilson, “Practice Domestic Architectures: A Survey and Speculation on Subversive Spaces”  Mentor: Samantha Schuermann, Architecture, Architecture & Urban Planning (School of)  Poster #72  This research aims to investigate a curious architectural type nearly lost to history…… Read More

Predicting the Binding Affinity of Protein-Protein Interactions

Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Getty, Allie, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Saha, Arjun, School and College, Student

Allie Getty, “Predicting the Binding Affinity of Protein-Protein Interactions”  Mentor: Arjun Saha, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #87  Our goal is to establish a reliable way of predicting binding affinity of protein-protein interactions (PPIs) using machine…… Read More

Pregnant In Prison

College of the Arts & Architecture, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Kafer, Sean, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, School and College, Slimane, Amina, Student, Washington, Antone

Antone Washington and Amina Slimane, “Pregnant In Prison”  Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 9:15am Union E240 The campaign addresses the critical and often overlooked issues faced by pregnant individuals…… Read More

Pregnant in Wisconsin Prison

College of the Arts & Architecture, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Kafer, Sean, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, Reese, Kimberly, School and College, Slimane, Amina, Student, Washington, Antone

Amina Slimane, Kimberly Reese and Antone Washington, “Pregnant in Wisconsin Prison”  Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 9:30am Union E240  For over 30 years, Wisconsin law has required the Department…… Read More

Production & Editing Assistant for True Crime Documentary: Uncoiled

College of the Arts & Architecture, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, Raje, Rhea, School and College, Student, Warren, Lilly

Rhea Raje, “Production & Editing Assistant for True Crime Documentary: Uncoiled”  Mentor: Lilly Warren, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 9:54am Union Cinema I am working as a research assistant in the production…… Read More

Proof of Concept of AI-based Corrective Model in Manufacturing

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Hamann, Joseph, Loeza, David, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

David Loeza, “Proof of Concept of AI-based Corrective Model in Manufacturing”  Mentor: Joseph Hamman, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #71  The future of manufacturing lies in digital innovation. The Connected System Institute (CSI), state-of-the-art engineering lab…… Read More

Psychosocial Dimensions of Leisure Stress Coping: Feasibility of Compliance with Electronic Diary Sampling 

Baumert Tappy, Sydney, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Merritt, Marcellus, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Sydney Baumert Tappy, “Psychosocial Dimensions of Leisure Stress Coping: Feasibility of Compliance with Electronic Diary Sampling”  Mentor: Marcellus Merritt, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #54  Engagement in favored leisure (i.e., self-enriching behavioral pursuits like painting or golfing that…… Read More

Puerto Rican Bomba Music: Analyzing and Transcribing Drum and Vocal Elements

College of the Arts & Architecture, Grabowski, Devin, Mentor, Music, Outstanding Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, Performing Arts, School and College, Student, Wier, Alex

Devin Grabowski, “Puerto Rican Bomba Music: Analyzing and Transcribing Drum and Vocal Elements”  Mentor: Alex Wier, Music, Arts (Peck School of the)  Performing Art: 11:15am Union Cinema  Puerto Rican Bomba has served as a vital form of musical expression, resistance,…… Read More

Purification of a Truncated Hemoglobin N Variant

Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Pacheco, Arsenio, Parlier, Joseph, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Joseph Parlier, “Purification of a Truncated Hemoglobin N Variant”  Mentor: Andy Pacheco, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #156  Truncated Hemoglobin N (trHbN) is a protein that helps the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis evade the human immune system…… Read More

Purification of His-Tagged Cytochrome C Nitrite Reductase Variants

Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Neuberger, William, Pacheco, Arsenio, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

William Neuberger, “Purification of His-Tagged Cytochrome C Nitrite Reductase Variants”  Mentor: Andy Pacheco, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #161  Cytochrome c nitrite reductase (ccNiR) is a multi-heme enzyme that enables certain microorganisms to interconvert ammonia and…… Read More

PVDF-Based Smart material for Sensing and Actuation

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Kovacs, Adam, Law, Chiu, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Adam Kovacs, “PVDF-Based Smart material for Sensing and Actuation”  Mentor: Chiu Law, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #179  Piezoelectric-based smart materials can be engineered to sense mechanical strain or be actuated by electrical energy. Traditionally, ceramic…… Read More

Queering Translation: The Radical Play of Moving Between Tongues

College of the Arts & Architecture, Dance, Gillespie, Maria, Kimbro, Beck, Mentor, Parkinson, Brooke Allison, Peck School of the Arts, Performing Arts, School and College, Smith-Redmann, Lia, Speltz, Katie, Student

Brooke Allison Parkinson, Beck Kimbro, Lia Smith-Redmann and Katie Speltz, “Queering Translation: The Radical Play of Moving Between Tongues”  Mentor: Maria Gillespie, Dance, Arts (Peck School of the)  Performing Arts: 9:30am Union Cinema This dance-based research project works with queer…… Read More

Radiomic Analysis of Brainstem Infiltration in Late-Stage Glioblastoma Patients

LaViolette, Peter, Medical College of Wisconsin, Mentor, Mtenga, Mrina, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Mrina Eliseus Mtenga, “Radiomic Analysis of Brainstem Infiltration in Late-Stage Glioblastoma Patients”  Mentor: Peter LaViolette, MCW (partnership with UWM)  Poster #162  About 44,000 new cases of primary brain tumors are diagnosed in the United States each year, and glioblastoma (GBM)…… Read More

Reclaiming Queer Spaces: Neptune Club

Architecture, College of the Arts & Architecture, Greene, Morgan, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Student, Thibodeaux, Adam

Morgan Greene, “Reclaiming Queer Spaces: Neptune Club”  Mentor: Adam Thibodeaux, Architecture, Architecture & Urban Planning (School of)  Poster #76  In this study, I worked with a plethora of people to explore and document the architectural and cultural legacy of the…… Read More

Reducing Binge Drinking at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Planning for a Future Public Health Program

Braxton, Jasmine, Hennessy Garza, Rose, Hunkins, Danielle, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Lombardo, Brooke, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Danielle Hunkins, Jasmine Braxton and Brooke Lombardo, “Reducing Binge Drinking at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Planning for a Future Public Health Program”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #143  Excessive alcohol consumption…… Read More

Regions of Activation in the Posterior Parietal Cortex Based on Attention Allocated Towards a Task

College of Health Professions & Science, Huddleston, Wendy, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Somers, Hannah, Student

Hannah Somers, “Regions of Activation in the Posterior Parietal Cortex Based on Attention Allocated Towards a Task”  Mentor: Wendy Huddleston, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #168  The role of the posterior parietal cortex in motor attention…… Read More

Reimagining Ballet Education: A Multimedia Approach to Prevent Burnout and Injury

College of the Arts & Architecture, Dance, Kadani, Tiffany, Leonard, Elise, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Performing Arts, School and College, Student

Elise Leonard, “Reimagining Ballet Education: A Multimedia Approach to Prevent Burnout and Injury”  Mentor: Tiffany Kadani, Dance, Arts (Peck School of the)  Performing Arts: 9:00am Union Cinema  Despite their love for dance, many young ballet students experience burnout and injury…… Read More

Role of Memory in Web Navigation and Prey Capture in Frontinella communis (Araneae: Linyphiidae) 

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Dasek, Mackenzie, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Rodríguez, Rafa, School and College, Student

Mackenzie Dasek, “Role of Memory in Web Navigation and Prey Capture in Frontinella communis (Araneae: Linyphiidae)”  Mentor: Rafa Rodríguez, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:30am Union E260  Despite small body size and an even smaller brain…… Read More

Seasonally-Dependent Stratification of Temperature and Conductivity in the Milwaukee Harbor 

Cuhel, Russel, De Tuncq, John, Freshwater Sciences, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

John De Tuncq, “Seasonally-Dependent Stratification of Temperature and Conductivity in the Milwaukee Harbor”  Mentor: Russell Cuhel, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #193  Milwaukee Harbor connects Lake Michigan with 882 square-miles of watershed in southeastern Wisconsin. This estuary has…… Read More

Sensitivity to Quantifier Driven Focus Effects in Second Language 

Bright, Isabelle, College of Letters & Science, Conner, Meadow, Linguistics, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Starr, Glenn, Student

Isabelle Bright and Meadow Conner, “Sensitivity to Quantifier Driven Focus Effects in Second Language”  Mentor: Glenn Starr, Linguistics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #106  In English, the sentences “A few/Few students attended the lecture” create different focus effects among…… Read More

Sex Differences in Estrogenic Regulation of Memory Consolidation within CA1 Hippocampal Interneurons in Mice

College of Letters & Science, Frick, Karyn, Mentor, Morales, Cesar, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Cesar Morales, “Sex Differences in Estrogenic Regulation of Memory Consolidation within CA1 Hippocampal Interneurons in Mice”  Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #165  Neuronal activity within the hippocampus underlies the formation and consolidation of episodic memories……. Read More

Size Fractionation and Characterization of Microplastic-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter Using Ultrafiltration and Spectroscopic Techniques

Freshwater Sciences, Guo, Laodong, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student, Suchomel, Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Suchomel, “Size Fractionation and Characterization of Microplastic-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter Using Ultrafiltration and Spectroscopic Techniques”  Mentor: Laodong Guo, Freshwater Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #81  Microplastics contribute to the pool of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in aquatic environments,…… Read More

Stirling Permutations to Increasing Plane Trees and Back

College of Letters & Science, Harris, Pamela, Mathematical Sciences, Mentor, Minakawa, Ariel, Poster Presentation, Sayrs, Gavin, School and College, Student

Gavin Sayrs and Ariel Minakawa, “Stirling Permutations to Increasing Plane Trees and Back”  Mentor: Pamela Harris, Mathematical Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #11  A Stirling permutation is a permutation on the multiset {1,1, 2, 2, 3, 3, ……… Read More

Support-Seeking Strategies during Supportive Conversations between Friends

College of Letters & Science, Communication, Lowe, Karyssa, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Sawejka, Landen, School and College, Student, Youngvorst, Lucas

Karyssa Lowe and Landen Sawejka, “Support-Seeking Strategies during Supportive Conversations between Friends”  Mentor: Lucas Youngvorst, Communication, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:15am Union E220 Support-seeking strategies play a crucial role in shaping the effectiveness and outcomes of supportive…… Read More

Sustainable Design: Transforming Recycled PLA into Eco-Friendly Objects

Architecture, College of the Arts & Architecture, Grey, Erik, Kremer, Cody, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Student, Timmer, Alexander

Erik Grey and Cody Kremer, “Sustainable Design: Transforming Recycled PLA into Eco-Friendly Objects”  Mentor: Alexander Timmer, Architecture, Architecture & Urban Planning (School of)  Poster #82  This study explores new recycling methods of polylactic acid (PLA), a bioplastic used mainly in…… Read More

Synthesis and Transport Properties for ZnOP-Hydrates

College of Engineering & Applied Science, Kouklin, Nikolai, Lin, Ding Yang, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Ding Yang Lin, “Synthesis and Transport Properties for ZnOP-Hydrates”  Mentor: Nikolai Kouklin, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #178  Inorganic hydrate solids play important roles in energy storage, pharmaceutical formulation, and cement hydration. While their…… Read More

Synthesis of Human Cytomegalovirus Replication Inhibitors 

Arnold, Alexander, Burmesch, Ryan, Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Student

Ryan Burmesch, “Synthesis of Human Cytomegalovirus Replication Inhibitors”  Mentor: Alexander Arnold, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #57  With the high rates of infection of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV), specifically in transplant recipients, congenitally infected infants, and immunocompromised…… Read More

Tackling Food Insecurity at UW-Milwaukee: A Public Health Initiative

Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Marchessault, Annalise, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student, Tooke, Vincent

Vincent Tooke and Annalise Marchessault, “Tackling Food Insecurity at UW-Milwaukee: A Public Health Initiative”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #94  Food insecurity refers to a lack of access to sufficient food…… Read More

Technology-Based Family-Focused Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

College of Health Professions & Science, College of Nursing, Mentor, Nursing, Oh, Hyunkong, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sikorsky, Aspen, Student

Aspen Sikorsky, “Technology-Based Family-Focused Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review”  Mentor: Hyunkong Oh, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #128  Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience more stress than other parents. Recently, a shortage…… Read More

Terrible, Horrible, Vile Creatures

College of Community Engagement & Professions, Educational Psychology, Lawson, Christopher, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Education, Somers, Hannah, Spanbauer, Erynn, Student

Hannah Somers and Erynn Spanbauer, “Terrible, Horrible, Vile Creatures”  Mentor: Christopher Lawson, Educational Psychology, Education (School of)  Poster #169  This study is focused on exploring how children’s and adult’s attitudes about “good” and “bad” animals impact their ethic of care…… Read More

The Correlation Between Hydrogen Column Density and Dispersion Measure Using Pulsars

College of Letters & Science, Kaplan, David, Mentor, Nelson, Nicholas, Outstanding Presentation, Physics, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Theis, Nathan

Nicholas Nelson and Nathan Theis, “The Correlation Between Hydrogen Column Density and Dispersion Measure Using Pulsars”  Mentor: David Kaplan, Physics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #132  Pulsars emit beams of electromagnetic radiation from their poles across the electromagnetic spectrum. …… Read More

The Effects of ADHD Symptoms and Medication Use on Internalizing Symptoms in Preadolescents

Arassi, Sabrina, College of Letters & Science, Lisdahl, Krista, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Sabrina Arassi, “The Effects of ADHD Symptoms and Medication Use on Internalizing Symptoms in Preadolescents”  Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #68  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention,…… Read More

The Effects of Incarceration of Pregnant Individuals under a Legal Understanding

College of the Arts & Architecture, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Kafer, Sean, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Peck School of the Arts, Reese, Kimberly, School and College, Slimane, Amina, Student, Washington, Antone

Kimberly Reese, Amina Slimane and Antone Washington, “The Effects of Incarceration of Pregnant Individuals under a Legal Understanding”  Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 9:00am Union E240 Throughout the decades,…… Read More

The Effects of Sedentary Behaviors on Older Adults in Continuing Care Retirement Communities 

College of Health Professions & Science, College of Nursing, Dotson, Armonie, Mentor, Nursing, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Taani, Murad

Armonie Dotson, “The Effects of Sedentary Behaviors on Older Adults in Continuing Care Retirement Communities”  Mentor: Murad Taani, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #116  Residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) have a high prevalence of sedentary behaviors, defined as…… Read More

The Exploration of Potential Inhibitors for Human Cytomegalovirus Through Organic Synthesis

Arnold, Alexander, Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Veliz, Alec

Alec Veliz, “The Exploration of Potential Inhibitors for Human Cytomegalovirus Through Organic Synthesis”  Mentor: Alexander Arnold, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #101  The Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a virus that can be found in a growing…… Read More

The Gangster Buffs of Charleston: Jewish Safety in a Southern City

Buff, Rachel, College of Letters & Science, History, Mentor, Pierce, Oli, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, West, Justin

Oli Pierce and Justin West, “The Gangster Buffs of Charleston: Jewish Safety in a Southern City”  Mentor: Rachel Buff, History, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #20  This project revolves around understanding and closely examining the history of Jewish refugee…… Read More

The Impact of General Knowledge on Recognition of Famous and Non-Famous Landmarks

Bowman, Caitlin, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student, Taavao, Sophia

Sophia Taavao, “The Impact of General Knowledge on Recognition of Famous and Non-Famous Landmarks”  Mentor: Caitlin Bowman, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #104  General knowledge may help in forming new memories by providing additional meaning to a to-be-remembered…… Read More

The Impact of Histone Acetylation on Adolescent Stress 

College of Letters & Science, Drew, Geramiah, Georgiou, Polymnia, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Geramiah Drew, “The Impact of Histone Acetylation on Adolescent Stress”  Mentor: Polymnia Georgiou, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #48  Major depressive disorder affects approximately 13% of adolescents in the United States. Although traditional antidepressant treatments can help relieve…… Read More

The Impact of Neighborhood Factors on Depression Among Youth in the ABCD Study

College of Letters & Science, Lisdahl, Krista, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student, Viveros, Cassandra

Cassandra Viveros, “The Impact of Neighborhood Factors on Depression Among Youth in the ABCD Study”  Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #98  Approximately five million adolescents have experienced at least one depressive episode in the United…… Read More

The Impact of Prior Knowledge on Scene Recognition in Older and Younger Adults

Bowman, Caitlin, College of Letters & Science, Iwok, Patricia Eno, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Patricia Eno Iwok, “The Impact of Prior Knowledge on Scene Recognition in Older and Younger Adults”  Mentor: Caitlin Bowman, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #27  Prior knowledge refers to the experiences and information we bring to new situations,…… Read More

The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Geniohyoid Cross-Sectional Area

Barnett, Emma, College of Health Professions & Science, Mentor, Michalski, McKenzie, Pauloski, Barbara, Poster Presentation, Powell, Catie, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Uncategorized

Emma Barnett, McKenzie Michalski, and Catie Powell, “The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Geniohyoid Cross-Sectional Area”  Mentor: Barbara Pauloski, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #36  Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, occurs…… Read More

The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Oral Tongue Strength

Barnett, Emma, College of Health Professions & Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Mentor, Michalski, McKenzie, Pauloski, Barbara, Poster Presentation, Powell, Catie, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Student

Emma Barnett, McKenzie Michalski, and Catie Powell “The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Oral Tongue Strength”  Mentor: Barbara Pauloski, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #35  Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, occurs…… Read More

The Impact of Solar Energy in Native American Communities

College of the Arts & Architecture, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Kafer, Sean, Mentor, Peck School of the Arts, Solis, Jacob, Student, Visual Arts

Jacob Solis, “The Impact of Solar Energy in Native American Communities”  Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres, Arts (Peck School of the)  Oral Presentation: 9:45am Union E240 This project examines Forward Together Wisconsin, an organization committed to…… Read More

The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Prelicensure Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults

College of Health Professions & Science, College of Nursing, Markiewicz, Adrienne, Mentor, Nursing, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Sultani, Shekiba

Shekiba Sultani, “The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Prelicensure Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults”  Mentor: Adrienne Markiewicz, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #122  As the aging population increases, nursing students must develop good attitudes and confidence in caring for…… Read More

The Intersection of Housing and Higher Education

Hennessy Garza, Rose, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student, Whelan, Andrew

Andrew Whelan, “The Intersection of Housing and Higher Education”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #77  Housing insecurity affects approximately 43% of students attending 4-year universities in the United States. Housing insecurity…… Read More

The Role of Midkine in Pancreatic Cancer Liver Metastasis

Lytle, Nikki, Medical College of Wisconsin, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vakili, Parnian

Parnian Vakili, “The Role of Midkine in Pancreatic Cancer Liver Metastasis”  Mentor: Nikki Lytle, MCW (partnership with UWM)  Poster #188  Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with metastasis, the spread of cancer…… Read More

The Role of Talin Protein in Biomechanical Regulation of Zebrafish Brain Morphogenesis

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Gutzman, Jennifer, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Xiong, Emma

Emma Xiong, “The Role of Talin Protein in Biomechanical Regulation of Zebrafish Brain Morphogenesis”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #186  Structural birth defects of the brain can result in physical or mental impairments ranging…… Read More

The Role of TMEM175 in PD Neurodegeneration

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Petrenko, Irina, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Tran, An Phu

Irina Petrenko, “The Role of TMEM175 in PD Neurodegeneration”  Mentor: An-Phu Tran, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #151  Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and the fastest-growing brain disease globally. It is influenced…… Read More

The Unseen Journeys of Southeast Asian Women in Milwaukee

College of Letters & Science, History, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Osman, Hidayah, School and College, Sen, Arijit, Student

Hidayah Osman, “The Unseen Journeys of Southeast Asian Women in Milwaukee”  Mentor: Arijit Sen, History, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 9:00am Union E250  This research investigates the lived experiences of Southeast Asian refugee women in Milwaukee through oral…… Read More

Thermal Expansion of Alloys

Church, Benjamin, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Mentor, O'Kelly, Peyton, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Peyton O’Kelly, “Thermal Expansion of Alloys”  Mentor: Benjamin Church, Materials Science & Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #159  Thermal expansion is a property of materials where they expand as their temperature increases. Monitoring the expansion of a…… Read More

Timing and Duration of Spring Leaf-Out of Trees and Shrubs in an Urban Woodland

College of Letters & Science, Donnelly, Alison, Geography, Mentor, Oral Presentation, Pfaff, Hannah, School and College, Student

Hannah Pfaff, “Timing and Duration of Spring Leaf-Out of Trees and Shrubs in an Urban Woodland”  Mentor: Alison Donnelly, Geography, Letters & Science (College of)  Oral Presentation: 10:45am Union E260  As the climate in Wisconsin changes, the timing and duration…… Read More

Tony Pastor’s Songbook Transcription & Revivification 

Brundage, Bella, College of the Arts & Architecture, Drews, Eli, Mentor, Music, Peck School of the Arts, Poster Presentation, Rodger, Gillian, School and College, Student

Eli Drews and Bella Brundage, “Tony Pastor’s Songbook Transcription & Revivification”  Mentor: Gillian Rodger, Music, Arts (Peck School of the)  Poster #73  Much of the popular music of 19th century America has been lost to the ages, rarely performed and…… Read More

Toward Quantifying the Overlap Between Severe-Weather and Hurricane Seasons in the Southeast United States

Atmospheric Sciences, Barkas, Kade, Kravstov, Sergey, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Freshwater Sciences, Student

Kade Barkas, “Toward Quantifying the Overlap Between Severe-Weather and Hurricane Seasons in the Southeast United States”  Mentor: Sergey Kravstov, Atmospheric Sciences, Freshwater Sciences (School of)  Poster #53  The peak of severe weather season extends from late winter to early spring…… Read More

Understanding Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Price

College of Letters & Science, Economics, Huerta, Erin, Kishor, Kundan, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Erin Huerta, “Understanding Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Price”  Mentor: Kundan Kishor, Economics, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #144  This study investigates the dynamic relationship between the Brent-WTI crude oil price spread and USD exchange rates, focusing…… Read More

Understanding the Role of Laminin-111 in Mediating Tissue Stress during MHB Morphogenesis in Zebrafish

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Gutzman, Jennifer, Julien, Dejiah, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Dejiah Julien, “Understanding the Role of Laminin-111 in Mediating Tissue Stress during MHB Morphogenesis in Zebrafish”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #14  Our research focuses on the study of brain morphogenesis to understand the…… Read More

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Empowering First Generation College Students

Hennessy Garza, Rose, Hernandez, Isabella, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, Kulas, Micah, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Public Health, School and College, Student

Isabella Hernandez and Micah Kulas, “Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Empowering First Generation College Students”  Mentor: Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health, Public Health (Joseph J. Zilber School of)  Poster #174  More than half of college students within the United States and more…… Read More

Unpacking Treatment Intensity: A Systematic Review of Semantic Feature Analysis Studies

College of Health Professions & Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Ewen, Paige, Heuer, Sabine, Izard , Tracy, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology, Student

Paige Ewen and Tracy Izard, “Unpacking Treatment Intensity: A Systematic Review of Semantic Feature Analysis Studies”  Mentor: Sabine Heuer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #113  Anomia, the difficulty in naming objects, people, and actions…… Read More

Updating Educational Materials for Visitors at the Center for Nursing History

College of Letters & Science, History, Lonzo, Elissa, Mentor, Nelson, Jessica, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Elissa Lonzo, “Updating Educational Materials for Visitors at the Center for Nursing History”  Mentor: Jessica Nelson, History, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #177  The Center for Nursing History in Cunningham Hall is one of six nursing history museums in…… Read More

Using Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility (AMS) to Approximate Strain Orientations within the Pulo do Lobo formation affected by the Southern Iberian Shear Zone

College of Letters & Science, Czeck, Dyanna, Geosciences, King, Camille, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Camille King, “Using Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility (AMS) to Approximate Strain Orientations within the Pulo do Lobo formation affected by the Southern Iberian Shear Zone”  Mentor: Dyanna Czeck, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #181  The Southern Iberian Shear…… Read More

Using Neurolucida 360 to Measure the Effects of E2 and Proteasome Inhibition on Hippocampal Dendritic Spine Density in Ovariectomized Female Mice

College of Letters & Science, Frick, Karyn, Haluska, Elise, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Student

Elise Haluska, “Using Neurolucida 360 to Measure the Effects of E2 and Proteasome Inhibition on Hippocampal Dendritic Spine Density in Ovariectomized Female Mice”  Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #25  17β-estradiol (E2) is an important regulator…… Read More

Validation of Microfluidic Droplet Formation using COMSOL

Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Dabagh, Mahsa, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Terasaki, Ashlyn

Ashlyn Terasaki, “Validation of Microfluidic Droplet Formation using COMSOL”  Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #44  Micro-droplet formation in microfluidic devices play a critical role in biomedical and chemical applications. Room temperature ionic liquids…… Read More

Volcanic and Alkaline Mineralogy of Lake Natron’s Margin: Analogues for Planetary Surface Processes

College of Letters & Science, Geosciences, McHenry, Lindsay, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vician, Christopher

Christopher Vician, “Volcanic and Alkaline Mineralogy of Lake Natron’s Margin: Analogues for Planetary Surface Processes”  Mentor: Lindsay McHenry, Geosciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #100  Lake Natron, a highly saline-alkaline lake on the Tanzania-Kenya border, is one of the…… Read More

When Objects Compete for Attention, Novelty Does Not Guarantee Priority

College of Letters & Science, Hannula, Deborah, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Psychology, School and College, Stojilovic, Milan, Student

Milan Stojilovic, “When Objects Compete for Attention, Novelty Does Not Guarantee Priority”  Mentor: Deborah Hannula, Psychology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #107  Research suggests that humans and non-human animals prefer to explore novel, as compared to familiar, information in…… Read More

Who Is Punk Rock Greg? Identifying Rodent Skeletal Remains Without Dentition

Anthropology, College of Letters & Science, Hudson, Jean, Mentor, O'Donnell, Katherine, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Katherine O’Donnell, “Who Is Punk Rock Greg? Identifying Rodent Skeletal Remains Without Dentition”  Mentor: Jean Hudson, Anthropology, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #160  The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s Zooarchaeological Comparative Collection includes specimen 02-07-00-1, a mouse. Originally thought…… Read More

Wind-Induced Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting: A Novel System for Powering Low-Powered Microelectronic Devices

Amano, Ryoichi, College of Engineering & Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mentor, Noriega Joseph, Rogelio, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Rogelio Noriega Joseph, “Wind-Induced Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting: A Novel System for Powering Low-Powered Microelectronic Devices”  Mentor: Ryoichi Amano, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering & Applied Science (College of)  Poster #70  Piezoelectricity has a wide range of applications. Some of these applications include…… Read More