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 2022
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
The Benefits Behind Equine Assisted Therapy, Sierrah Rich
Tick-borne Encephalitis Survey and Phylogenetic Study of Powassan Virus in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Amber Santorelli, Alana Fumo, Isabella Michelucci, and Anna Carney
Infertility and the Ethics of In Vitro Fertilization, Morgan A. Voulo
Anxiety Disorders: The Change Over Time and Their Effect on College Students Today, Sara Webel
EUAdb: A Resource for COVID-19 Test Development and Comparison, Alyssa Woronik, Henry W. Shaffer, Karin Kiontke, Jon M. Laurent, Ronald Zambrano, Mariah Daley, Jef D. Boeke, and David H. Fitch
Submissions from 2020
Looking Through the Eyes of Student Athletes, Rachel Bamford
Bottlenose Dolphin Calf Social Development Over the First Two Years of Life, Madison Bradley
A Comparative Test of Creative Thinking in Bottlenose Dolphins and Preschool Children, Madison Bradley, Iva Barun, Kylie Cardinali, Tia Deleo, Nicole Malatestinic, Nikole Rudis, Cassandra Zoetjes, Heather Hill, Kathleen Dudzinksi, Teri Bolton, Deirdre Yeater, and Dawn Melzer
A Rare Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus After Photodynamic Therapy, Madison Bradley, Sonal Muzumdar, Neda Shahriari, Marti J. Rothe, and Madina Falcone
Native Pollinator Bombus Impatiens (Apidae) Prefers Non-native Flower Resources in Isolated Foraging Preferences Assays, Anna Carney, Victoria Jordan, and Lexi Edwards
Next-Generation Sequencing: Genomic Profiling Leads to the Advancement of Personalized Cancer Care, Stephanie Castagliuolo
Don’t Let Your Vacation Ruin the Destination, Jessica Curcio
Metabolic Efficiency and Mechanics of Walking On Sloped Terrain, Layla Galavotti, Nicholas Ayala, Justin C. Wager, and Kristen Savell
The Genetic and Environmental Factors of Childhood Obesity and Determining its Overall Effect on Wellbeing, Janessa Leva
The Biological and Sociological Mechanisms Affecting the Development of Male Hormonal Contraception, Rianna McNamee
Migration Challenges of the Anguilla rostrata (American Eel) from Anthropogenic Impacts., Benjamin Miller
CXCL9 Expression and Purification: Identifying Further Structural and Functional Relationships with Ligands, Eva Murphy
The Decline of the Horseshoe Crab in the Long Island Sound, Adrian Nelson
Social and Socio-sexual Interactions in Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas), Ashley Penczynzyn and Kelly Rosenbaum
Limb Evolvability in Pan Troglodytes, Kathleen Quinn and Amanda Woodbury
The Impact of Up-Close Animal Encounters on Aquarium Visitors Conservation Behaviors, Kelly Rosenbaum, Ashley Penczynzyn, and Dr. Deirdre Yeater
