John Michalski, “A Review of the Fossil Record of Latex” Mentor: Victoria McCoy, Geosciences Oral Presentation Block 2 When humans think about latex, we typically associate it with gloves, mattresses, and practically all rubber products. But in the natural world,…… Read More
Tien Wong, “Analysis of the Friction and Wear of Graphene Reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Using Machine Learning Models” Mentors: Pradeep Rohatgi and Md Syam Hasan, Materials Science & Engineering Oral Presentation Block 1 The effect of graphene on the…… Read More
Jacob Rohan, Natalie Kuehl, and Franziska Burkard, “Another Day, Another Dollar General: The Architectural, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of Dollar Stores” Mentor: Lindsey Krug, Architecture Oral Presentation Block 1 In 2022, one in three new retail openings in America is…… Read More
Cecilie Pleet, “Are We Able to Use the Same Uncertainty Reduction Strategies in the New Online-Based Work Environment?” Oral Presentation Block 1 Many people have faced very drastic changes in the work environment since COVID-19. It is important to research…… Read More
Cecelia Stocker, “Community Leaders Bring Underserved Milwaukee Community Together in Peace” Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres Oral Presentation Block 1 Milwaukee is home to a diverse population. Some neighborhoods, however, struggle disproportionately to keep their communities…… Read More
Jana Plotkin, “Forensic Science Laboratory Skills” Mentor: Emily Middleton, Anthropology Oral Presentation Block 2 The purpose of our project is to build a working forensic laboratory space and ground truth current DNA methods in matching known to unknown profiles in…… Read More
Marina Slawinski, “Generating Pores within Protein-Based Biomaterials without Compromising Their Structural Integrity” Mentor: Ionel Popa, Physics Oral Presentation Block 1 Increasing the porosity of biomaterials is desirable for designing 3-D cell culture scaffolds with physical and mechanical properties similar to…… Read More
Mackenzie Savin, Anna Galuppo, and Jack Thomas, “Heavy is the Crown: The Vaun Mayes Documentary” Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres Oral Presentation Block 1 The zip code 53206 has the most incarcerated black males than any…… Read More
Oliviaahokatoanga Faleta and Anvitha Chowdary Sriram, “Imagining South Asian America: Media Activism, Immigration, and Race in the Digital Age” Mentor: Lia Wolock, Communication Oral Presentation Block 2 This research project analyzes the expression of South Asian American identity by South…… Read More
Kelly McElvain, “Impact of Wound Dressing on Mechanotransduction within Tissues of Chronic Wounds” Mentor: Mahsa Dabagh, Biomedical Engineering Oral Presentation Block 1 Acute and chronic wounds are significant public health problems, impacting the health-related quality of individuals’ lives. Acute wounds,…… Read More
Maddy Moushon, “Learning With the Lights Out” Mentor: Tami Williams, Film Studies Oral Presentation Block 1 UWM Film Studies has a rich history both on-campus and internationally as one of the first interdisciplinary media programs of its kind. In 2016…… Read More
Zoe Glise, Ashley Garcia, Jessica Lueck, and Madison Westreich, “Milwaukee Through Embodied Research: A Film about Interaction and Social Justice” Mentor: Simone Ferro, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 As movement practitioners, research often looks different than other fields. Rather than…… Read More
Jessica Van Dyck, “Missing Pieces: Transforming Learned Architectural Practice Towards Compassionate Pedagogies” Mentor: Trudy Watt, Architecture Oral Presentation Block 2 This project looks towards a future of compassionate, inclusive architecture by means of transforming traditional design education and learned architecture…… Read More
Sofia Lopez, Madison Sabel, and Ian Luecht, “Mobile Design Box” Mentors: Mo Zell and Alex Timmer, Architecture Oral Presentation Block 1 The Mobile Design Box (MDB) Project is a pop-up gallery that transforms existing vacant spaces across Milwaukee into places…… Read More
Kaiden Schmidt, “Modeling and Simulation of Kairomone: Mediated Host Search in a Parasitic Isopod” Mentor: Peter Hinow, Mathematical Sciences Oral Presentation Block 2 Many animals live in complex olfactory landscapes, exploiting chemical cues to locate food, mates and avoid predators……. Read More
Ishma Rizvi, “Parents Empowering Parents (PEP): A Community-Based Approach to Parenting Support and Education” Mentors: Paul Florsheim and Salaam Shaheedah, Public Health Oral Presentation Block 2 Child maltreatment (CM) is strongly associated with poverty primarily because economically disadvantaged (ED) parents…… Read More
Nicole Gamroth, Zoe Garnett, Autumn Powless, and Jasmine Uras, “Parts of the Whole: Embodied Expression as Liberation Practice” Mentor: Maria Gillespie, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 The current carceral system is one that oppresses those who have already suffered trauma…… Read More
Jessica Plotkin, “Redeeming Hera: Myth, Archeology, and Politics in the Archaic and Classical Argolid” Mentor: Renee Calkins, Foreign Languages & Literature Oral Presentation Block 2 The goddess Hera received cult worship in mainland Greece and beyond from the Bronze Age…… Read More
Kay Speidel, “Rhythms and Songs for the Orixás: Pedagogy and Practice of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé Drumming” Mentor: Andy Miller, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 American universities historically have prioritized Western classical music as the object of study. This has led to…… Read More
Sanya Kathuria, “The Effect of Mindfulness Practice on Salivary Cortisol Levels in A Patient Population Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair” Mentors: Elizabeth Liedhegner and Bhagwant Singh Sindhu, Biomedical Sciences Oral Presentation Block 2 Shoulder pain is a prevalent problem amongst adults…… Read More
Joe O’Keefe, “The Endless Spiral of Writing a Play” Mentor: James Jackson, Arts & Humanities Oral Presentation Block 2 My oral presentation would be about my recently completed one-act play. I would go into detail on how I wrote it…… Read More
Lindsay Van Der Wegen, “The Future of International Accounting in the United States” Mentor: Veena Brown, Business Oral Presentation Block 1 As many companies in the United States engage in international business practices, accountants need to understand a variety of…… Read More
Andres Velazquez, “The Importance of Green Buildings and Renewable Energy” Mentor: James Wasley, Architecture Oral Presentation Block 2 Green energy is a very important topic in today’s world. With the continuing change in our planet’s atmosphere and temperature, we as…… Read More
Sparrow Roch, “The Search for Life In Space: Diverse Perspectives” Mentor: Jean Creighton, Physics Oral Presentation Block 1 Is there life beyond Earth? This question has fascinated scientists and driven academic exploration throughout the ages. Yet, while astronomy is built…… Read More
Liam Farin, “The Value of Urban Agriculture: A Community’s Perspective” Mentor: Arijit Sen, Architecture Oral Presentation Block 1 Urban agriculture has existed for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient Mesopotamia. However, urban agriculture (UA) in its current form and…… Read More
Tyler John and Gabriel Brusky, “Turning the Page: Overcoming a Violent Past to Help Pave a Better Future” Mentor: Sean Kafer, Film, Video, Animation, & New Genres Oral Presentation Block 2 How does a person transform themselves to benefit their…… Read More
Juan Arevalo, “Understanding, Translating, and Conveying the Work of Health Promotoras” Mentor: Rachel Bloom-Pojar, English Oral Presentation Block 2 The Cuentos de Confianza Project is a digital, bilingual (Spanish-English) storytelling project about the experiences of promotores de salud (health promoters)…… Read More
Shayla Rubbani, “What Interventions and Prevention Measures in Campus Sexual Violence Prevention Efforts Can Better Serve LGBTQ Students?” Mentors: Keith Dookeran and Rose Hennessy Garza, Public Health Oral Presentation Block 1 What interventions and prevention measures in campus sexual violence…… Read More
Brenda Castellanos, “What Is the Effect of Title IX Policy on Sexual Violence Prevention and Reporting Efforts on College Campuses?” Mentors: Rose Hennessy Garza and Keith Dookeran, Public Health Oral Presentation Block 2 The prevalence of sexual violence on college…… Read More
Hadiya Johnson, Pilar Sharp, Tiara Fountain, and Noor Mahmoud, “Wisconsin Community Activism Now Digital Archive” Mentor: Rachel Buff, History Oral Presentation Block 1 On May 25, 2020, the Movement for Black Lives was reignited with the police murder of George…… Read More