The Undergraduate Publications collection includes a selection of papers and presentations by Sacred Heart University students. Papers below may also be found under Undergraduate Publications within the various academic departments in this depository.
Submissions from 2025
Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs), Kaitlyn Adlassnig, Natalie Farrell, Olivia Velleco, and Lilliana Cesario
Irresponsibility and Resilience Predict GPA (in Opposite Directions), Kaleigh E. Ahern, Kaelyn C. Freed, and Victoria Kladis
Netflix: Streaming Pioneer Turned Market Leader, Megan Albert, Kapaii Fortin, and Taylor Hall
More Than a Sport: The Psychological Demands and Benefits of Being a DI Equestrian, Nikki Albert and Kayla DeStephanis
A mobile application fostering a green mindset on campus - EcoHeart, Bolen Alfreh, Mira C. Poelzer, and Tristan A. Palinkas
Program Development for 18-year old Female Targeting Body Recomposition, Anthony Alison, Aidan Connolly, and Katie Musser
Trauma Informed Care: Guiding Principles to Reduce Medical Trauma and Increase Patient Trust in Healthcare Professionals, Alexandra Allan and Kayleigh Sanchez
Analytical Report of Texas Instruments, Michael Angeletti
How the Lack of Sleep Affects the Academic Performance of College Students, Jillian Angeramo
EEG Correlates of Infant Imitation: A Frequency Band Analysis, Christopher J. Antimisiaris
Decoding Dolphin Dynamics: Observing Object Play Among Bottlenose Dolphins, Samantha Apostolico, Sophia Pertoso, Samantha Gojcaj, Angelika Falandysza, Diego Salles, Deirdre Yeater, Manon Themelin, Kathleen Dudzinski, Heather Manitzas Hill, and Rachel Walker
Case Study: Gait Analysis of a Collegiate Middle Distance Runner, Emily Arthur, Ava Gaul, and Makenzie Quick
Combination Resistance and Plyometric Training for Adolescent Baseball Athletes, Dakota Asuncion
Exploring the Effects of Self-Affirmation on Threat Responses in Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism, Isabel Babio, Allison Harless, and Alyssa Paredes
Clinical Utility of Melodic Intonation Therapy on Post-Stroke Non-Fluent Aphasia, Ella Bankoski
The Influence of Reward and Reward Sensitivity on Executive Functioning in Adults, Megan Barlow
Outcomes of Hearing Aids for Patient After Rehabilitation, Sophia Barra
E-Cigarettes vs. Traditional Cigarettes: Assessing Potential Links to Gum Disease and Oral Cancer, Julia Bednarik
Apple Pie, Madison Beekman
Analyzing the Effects of Thermal Deformation in EUV Lithography, Luke M. Bellacini and Robert T. Farrelly
Enhancing Patient Safety: Protocol for Early Identification and Prevention of High-Dose Methotrexate Toxicity, Vanessa Benjamin
"Red Riding Hood" Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America, Meghan Bennett
DNA Extractions and PCR Amplification to Identify Meiofauna in Sediment from a Disturbed Shoreline, Alexander Besnilian, Kayla DeStephanis, Lisa Piastuch, Alyssa Woronik, and Ashley Stoehr
Assessing patterns of parasites in Long Island Sound horseshoe crabs, Robert F. Bevilacqua, Jo-Marie Kasinak, and Megan A. Prettyman
Is age really just a number? Finalizing the ageist experiences questionnaire, Ava Bjelka, Lindsay Calise, Francesca Davenport, Sofia Mazzella, and Brian Musco
Should we be ‘Calling-in’ or ‘Calling-out’? Student Perspectives on Bias Intervention Strategies, Ava Bjelka, Raegan Doyle, Christina Poirier, Dorainne J. Green, and Kathryn M. Kroeper
Effects of Acute Water Consumption on Body Composition and Hydration Status, Sara Bojorque
Impact of Tight Glycemic Control In The Prevention Of Surgical Site Infections, Julia Boynton
Use of Alter G Treadmill for Returning From Lower Extremity Injury, Jessica Brandley, Emily Fransko, and Meghan Sharockman
Picturing My Business, Madison Breckner
Chronic stress effects on anxiety and spatial memory is altered by adolescent bisphenol-A exposure in female rats, Elizabeth A. Brennan, Liam T. Connelly, Joseph R. Giegerich, Julianna J. Mondella, and Kristina M. Rybak
The Effect of Self-Affirmation on Emotional Memory, Chloe Briggins, Madison Conklin, and Cassidy Williams
Medical Chatbot, Kervens Buisson, Gregory A. Dort, and Afia Owusu-Mensah
Accounting in the Age of AI: How Will AI Transform the Profession?, Rebecca Cacace
Star Power: The Impact of Social Media and Celebrity Endorsements on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Maeve Cahill
Comparing Behavioral and Physiological Methods of Pain Assessment used in Veterinary Medicine, Julia Calvi
Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for a Collegiate Rugby Athlete Post-Rehabilitation from Tibia-Fibula Fracture, John F. Campbell III
Looking to Mother Ireland: The Exploration of Femininity in Nuala Ní Dhomnhaill’s "Cathleen", Lauren Campise
Bridging the Gap: Reading Toni Morrison’s Beloved and The Bluest Eye with Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Ayasha Cantey
Lesson Sequence: Teaching Author's Craft and Structure, Lauren Casale
Food Insecurity and Racism, Grace Casey, Kerri Feuilly, Samantha Martel, Shamika Saint-Hilaire, and Ella Smith
The Role of Strength & Conditioning Training in Optimizing Competitive Rowing Performance, Julia Casubolo
Pioneering Security in the Quantum Era, Maniraj Chahal and Anthony Scardigno
Resilience in Adversity: Older Refugees' Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S., Gianna Cicalese
Prevention of Sexual Assault in Women, Carly Codignotto
The Effect of Family Nutrition on the Presence of Developmental Delays in Children Age 5-10 Years Old, Hailey Conklin, Nadia Bjaelker, and Sophia Kalosinis
Golf Swing Analysis Using Object Detection and Motion Estimation, Zachary Connell, Timothy Rosa, and Justin Altorelli
Fairy Tales & Foundations: Exploring Student Growth Through Story Analysis in Third Grade, Loriann Connolly
Effects of Food Insecurity on Depression and Anxiety in College Students, Skyla Contarino
Influence of Poverty Status on Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Among U.S. Adults 50 and Older, Skyla Contarino, Nicole LaPointe, Rebecca Chernik, and Alyssa Brady
Use of the Braden Q scale for prevention of pressure ulcers in the pediatric population, Alissa Cooke
The Importance of Using Visual Aids for Reminders in Nursing Practice, Madison Cooper
Pursuing CRISPR-Cas9 as a Future Treatment for Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, Lauren Cote
Malignant Hyperthermia in the Ambulatory Surgical Unit, Bridget Cullinan
CRISPR-Cas9: Will it Revolutionize the Landscape of Human Health?, Kevin Cullinan
Conversations With My Imagination, Samantha Cunniff
The Utility of Teletherapy in the Treatment and Assessment of Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders, Gianna Cutola
Effective Strategies to Prevent Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections, Emily Cuttita, Emily Doscher, and Alessandra Garganese
Using Markov Chains to Analyze Board Games, Francesca Daniele
Exploring Guilt and Shame: Emotional Responses to Bias Through Reflection on Past Experiences, Katherine Dempsey, Amanda Hamel, Talia Torrens, and Isabelle Berube
Effective Communication for Intubated Spanish-Speaking Patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Renee Dooley
Best Practice For CHG Baths: Educating Nurses on Timing and Safe Use, Isabella Downes
Evidence-Based Intervention for The Prevention of Pressure Ulcers, Aidan Doyle, Amanda Beberman, Lexi Michaud, and Liam Tharin
The Cauldron of Coldwell, Erin Dunn
The Blindsided Survivor Podcast, Lauryn English
Prevention of Surgical Site Infections, Emma Feeley, Sara Correia, and Alyssa Sarracco
My Leadership Story, Claire Ferguson
Understanding the Well-being of Aging Refugees in the United States, Julia A. Fernandez, Alexa Charleus, Ellarose Capparelli, Gianna M. Cicalese, and Daniella Stanzione
Naloxone Education: Supporting Patients with Substance Abuse, Jenna Fitzgerald
How Video Changed The Radio Star, Kate Foley
Moral of the Story---Fables are Essential for Elementary Education, Darcy Fruhschein
Investigating the biological mechanism underlying Varroa destructor mite resistance in a Swedish population of Honeybees (Apis melifera), Benedetto G. Galluzzo, Justin C. Hillis, Amèlie Nöel, Xinyan Ruan, Alyssa Woronik, and Barbara Locke Grandér
Through Their Eyes: Examining the Daily Experiences of Ageism in Everyday Life, Lauren G. Giesse, Courtney Churchill, Macie Cox, Kat Dempsey, Sara Macdonald, and Nohea Moniz
Black, Asian, and First-Generation Students Report Fewer Opportunities to Belong in College, Gabriela Gomez, Aleksandra Kozak, and Jenna Costa
Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Depression Rates in Adults, Jennifer Gramstorff
Exploring the effects of biocide exposure on non-target organisms: How glyphosate and imidacloprid affect Daphnia vital rates, Logan Granger
The Use of Thermal Imaging For Pressure Injuries, Jessica Greenberg
“Mind the Gap”: How a Simple Cue Changes Heel Distance and Shuffle Speed, Alexander Gregory
Determining how oyster health and parasite prevalence differ between aquaculture grow-out methods, Olivia Griffin
Three Dilemmas, John Guarini
Dinner with the Whitlocks, Brian Haley, Daniel Rodriguez, Eugene Nagy, and Jordan Tewell
Service Dogs "Heal": A Service Learning Immersive Experience Raising Puppies for Disabled Teens, Mackenzie Hamilton, Beverly Banerji, Elizabeth Bickett, Jessica Bogucki, Natalia Ferrulli, Julia Parlapiano, Annika Westra, Caroline Campanella, and Harley Mae Jimenez
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol Impact, Maeve Hamling
The Impact of Year-Round Strength and Speed Training on Performance in Elite Baseball Players, Lindsay Hatajik
Effect of Capsaicin Analogs on Expression of Myogenic Differentiation Markers in C2C12 Myoblasts, Emily Heath and Amanda Smentkowski
Neurotoxicity of 2,2’,4,4’-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) during embryonic zebrafish development., Ryann Henry and Reagan Vander Heide
Uber Industry Analysis, Melanie Hernandez
How Leadership Influences the Development and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Practice: A Literature Review, Sydney Hess
Treating Language and Related Factors in Bilingual Children, Tamara Hillman
Phonological Variation & Dialectal Origins: A Study of Irish Gaeltacht and American English Dialects, Bridget Hosey
What the Focal?, Christopher Iles
Strength Training Program for a Competitive Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Athlete, Marisa Imme
Emblem Aspire TRPG, Michaela Intemann, Michael Mallison, Justin Singleton, Jaime Carvajal Perez, and Jordan Tewell
Spartina alterniflora Resilience and Warming Impacts on Long Island Sound Marshes, Christopher Isaac and LaTina Steele
The Expression Pattern of α6 and β4 Integrin Receptor Subunits in Cultured Chick Forebrain Neurons, Jenna Jacinto
Influence of Musculoskeletal Factors on the Biomechanics of Running, Paul Jacobson
Calfway There: Investigating Muscle Perfusion Using a Moxy Monitor, Paul Jacobson and James Moore
The Influence of TikTok and Twitter on Voter Turnout: Social Media’s Role in Political Engagement, Emma Jaghatspanyan
Resource Guide for Parents: Educational Pamphlet on Safe Bottle Feeding, Emma Jerue
