The majority of Biology faculty members are actively engaged in research and committed to providing our majors with opportunities to join them in the research process.
Submissions from 2023
Nesting Site Variability of the American Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) and Implications Egg Development within Long Island Sound., Graham Templeman
The Overlooked Power of Music, Mikayla Tucci
Submissions from 2022
Small Grassland Restorations may not be Enough to Restore Local Bird Diversity, Jonathan Austin and Alexandra Belotii
Di-butyl Phthalate (DBP) Induces Defects During Embryonic Eye Development in Zebrafish, Sophie Barbagallo, Cassidy Baldauf, Emily Orosco, and Nicole M. Roy
Are Horseshoe Crabs, Limulus polyphemus, Functionally Extinct in Long Island Sound?, Ann Bassey
Are Plant Size Differences in a Restored and a Natural Spartina alterniflora Marsh in Connecticut driven by Genetics or Environment?, Loretta Marie Borghi
Exploring the Dangers and Unexpected Advantages of Blue Light, Gianna Ciardiello
Hashtag Suicide: Social Media Correlates to American Adolescent Suicide Deaths, Tinamarie Dadic
Using CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing to Test the Hotspot Hypothesis, Mariah Daley
Can Running Make You Smarter? -- Effects of Running on Adult Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus, Amanda Fasolino
Restored Marsh Structure and Potential to Function as a Refuge for Invasive Crabs, Gabriel Garcia
An Examination of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Use Among College Students Using Social Cognitive Theory, Anna E. Greer, Kerry Morgan, Jessica Samuolis, Gabrielle Diaz, Julianna Merighi, and Patrick Mahoney
Reaching a Compromised Solution to an Ongoing Debate: Ethics of Abortion, Nicole Guidi
Protein Targeting of Amyloid Precursor Protein in Cultured Neurons, Maria Hatziminadakis
Oxidation of Indanol to Indanone Through the Optimization of Various Parameters of Microwave Irradiation, Kristine Hawkins
Interventional Orthopedics: The Future of Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment, Shannon Jordan
Allelopathic Interactions between Duncanopsammia axifuga and Ulva lactuca, Naeema Kandawala
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Prevents Meadow Restoration, Deepening the Pollinator Crisis, Anna Klein and Nicole Guidi
Future Research of Xenotransplantation to Improve Human Health, Kayla Kruk
Genomic Analysis of the A-beta Mating-Type Locus of Schizophyllum commune, Margaret A. Lalor and Lauren Bayreuther
Investigation of the Role of Deregulated microRNAs in Melanoma Pathogenesis and progress, Jamie Maresca, Maximilian Lilo, Noelle Butera, and Simona Bruno
Does Native Plant Density Matter for Coastal/shrub Habitat Restoration in the Presence of Non-native Invasive Species?, Molly Martin and Graham Templeman
Comparison of Wild-type and A53T Mutant of Alpha-Synuclein in Cultured Neurons, Kayla McKosky
Effects of Ulva Sp. on Water Quality: Implications for Coral Reefs, Aidan Murphy
The Safety and Efficacy of Stem Cell Treatments for Neurological Conditions, Meghan O'Farrell
The Suitability of Fringing Salt Marshes as Nesting Habitats for the American Horseshoe Crab, Limulus polyphemus, in Long Island Sound., Cithlaly Palacios Garcia
The Social and Hierarchical Implications of the Propagation of a Male God, Julianna Rezza
Myogenesis Stimulation in C2C12 Cells by Capsaicin, Jenifer Rodrigues, Kendall Decker, and Brenna Regan
Delineating Accessory Olfactory Bulb Anatomical Projections to Downstream Social Brain Centers in Mice, Paige Schroeder, Brooke Cyr, and Dayne Rayford
The Debate of Physician-Assisted Suicide, Kennedy Spiering
After six years, has the restoration of saltmarsh and oyster reef habitats restored ecosystem services in Stratford, Connecticut?, Julia Vinci and Madison Eaton
Submissions from 2021
Risk of Memory Erasers to Reduce Effects of PTSD, Emily Alexis
Gene Editing of Human Embryos Using CRISPR/Cas9, Sabrina Biagini
The American Misconceptions About the HPV Vaccine, Brooke N. Cahill
What are the Benefits of the Implementation of Dance into Elementary Curriculum on Child Development?, Chandler DeCusati
The Role of Gender in Medical Professionals: Analysis of Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), and Medical Doctor (MD), Alana Dolcemascolo
Environmental Exposure and Risk for Miscarriage, Ava Fabian
Patterns of Grazing and Phenolic Content within Restored and Natural Spartina alterniflora Marshes, Tiana Giovatto
Athletics vs Performing Arts, Thomas Goodwin
Role of APEX2 in DNA Repair Mechanisms, Mirjam Grebenc
A World of Nuclear Power, Tyler Heinz
The Secularization of Marriage and its Effect on the Separation of Church and State: A Legal Analysis of the Influences of Christianity on Moral Law, Isabella Michelucci
How Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Effect Growth Rates of Duncanopsammia axifuga Corals, Aidan Murphy and Patrick O’Donnell
