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 2017
Teacher's Perception of Budget Cuts in Affluent and Non-Affluent School Districts, Erin Hickey
St. Augustine’s Journey to Faith, Bridget Hughes
Will Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex and balance rehabilitation reduce visual deficits & improve stability of a patient with Multiple Sclerosis?, Natalie A. Hunt and Jennifer P. Kiggins
Will Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex and Balance Rehabilitation Reduce Visual Deficits & Improve Stability of a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis?, Natalie Hunt and Jennifer Kiggins
Assessment of Cadmium Tolerance and Oxidative Stress Response in Limulus Polyphemus, Meghan Hutch
Assessment of Cadmium Tolerance and Oxidative Stress Response in Limulus polyphemus, Meghan Hutch, Jenna Lynch, Michael Harris, and Suzanne Deschenes
Comparison of Awareness of Exertional Heatstroke among Certified Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services Providers, Alyssa C. Ingmanson and Christina A. Fratto
White Perceptions of Racial Inequality and Attitudes towards Black Lives Matter movement, Sean Jackson (Class of 2017)
The Good Life, Molly Kelley
Air Pollution and Life Expectancy, Zoë Kelly
Air Pollution and Life Expectancy, Zoë Kelly
Oscar Romero (Assignment #8), Alan Ksiazek
Fall Prevention in the Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department, Megan Kurten
Procedural City Generator: Pattern Based Designs, Kelby Lawson
Reactions to Supporters of the 2016 Presidential Candidates, Justin Lee, Alexandra Mango, Caitlin McMahon, Brianna Novio, Samantha O'Brien, and Leah Ryan
Narratives of the Numbers: Analyzing Cultural and Political Perspectives on Accounting in America, Michael Lenard (Class of 2017)
Whole Foods Case Analysis, Michael Lenard (Class of 2017)
Dual Selective Pressures on the A-Alpha Locus of Schizophyllum Commune: Protein Homology vs. Sequence Divergence, Arianna Leo and Mia Magazin
Dual selective pressures on the Aα locus of Schizophyllum commune: protein homology vs. sequence divergence, Arianna Leo and Mia Magazin
Double Discrimination: An Analysis of Gender and Race's Role in Trauma, Jessica Lewis
Gender, Race, and Violence: A Critical Examination of Trauma in The Color Purple, Jessica Lewis
Predictive Analysis of Survival Rate on The Titanic, Valeria Lopez
An Examination of Rates of Use and Correlates of Protective Behavioral Strategies among College Students, Ashley Loser, Amanda Tyrrell, Matthew Monaco, and Brianna Novio
Going and Making: Making the True Impact of "Green" in the Auto Industry, Madison Losure
Internship Experience at A Plus Dental Care, Josias Madera
The Effect of BCAA Supplementation on Mental Performance Following Exercise, Matthew Manzo
Breaking the Silence: The Story of the Ixil Maya of Union Victoria During the Guatemalan Civil War, Megan Marcucci (Class of 2017)
In-vivo confirmation of A-alpha mating-type identity predicted from genomic sequences in Schizophyllum commune, Michelle Martins
In-vivo Confirmation of A-alpha Mating-type Identity Predicted from Genomic Sequences in Schizophyllum Commune, Michelle Martins
Meiofauna and Algal Distribution on Spartina Alterniflora Stems along the Connecticut Coast, Erin Marx
Meiofauna and Algal Distribution on Spartina alterniflora Stems Along the Connecticut Coast, Erin Marx
Conquering the Media Industry, Kristen Maurer
Comparing MVPA, Energy Expenditure, RPE, and Enjoyment of a U12 Boys Soccer team during a non-competition (“friendly”) game vs. a competition (“league”) game., Kimberly McNally
The Impact of Motivational Interviewing on Criminal Offenders, Hayley Mena
A Novel Approach to Predicting 3RM Using Velocity-Based Measurement, Schuyler Milone and Joseph J. Erdos
Using Eye-Tracking to Measure Areas of Interest in Digital Advertising, Jeanine Minnocci
Accounting Standards in Regards to the Mobile Tech Industry, Patrick Moreau
Assessment and Perceptions of the Built Environment among College Aged Runners, Sarah Nacci
A Clinical Case Study: Using Yoga to Improve Functional Communication in an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emily Nevola
MRE Nutrition and Performance Among Male Armed Services Personnel in Hot Climates, Amanda Orsillo
Treatment for Respiratory Distress in Premature Infants, Teresa Pacelli
Effects of Self Myofascial Release on Exercise Performance, Catherine Paggi
Diet Quality and Physical Activity in Low-Income Pregnant Women, Antonia Palazzolo
Political Realignments: How America Evolves, Alexia Pappalardo
Student Perceptions and Preferences of Walking Trails in the Sacred Heart University Area, Christopher Patrick
Nonword Repetition Measures in Bilingual Preschoolers, Rhea Paul, Elizabeth Schoen Simmons, Lianne Khoo, Rachel Shang, Natasha Sousa, and Sandrine Ferre
Associations Among Physical Activity and Pregnancy Health Complications in Low-Income Women, Nicole Perin and Jessica Dubbioso
Communication Technology Use on Family Interaction and Relationships, Michelle Perrotta
Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Running Economy: A Pilot Investigation, Karlee Picard
Water You Waiting For? Assessment Of Water Quality Across Two Divergent Coastal Watersheds, Lisa Pinney, Elizabeth Bouchard, and Kim D'Adamo
Resource Guide for Nurses: Patient Teaching on Newborn Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia), Sarah Purcell
An Exploration of the Minimum Clue Sudoku Problem, Lauren Puskar
Immunotherapy Against Drugs of Abuse, Gianna Raimondi (Class of 2017)
Protein Targeting of L1CAM Mutants in Cultured Neurons, Gianna Raimondi, Alexandria Boering, Samantha Pignatelli, Cassandra Lew, and Teresa Pacelli
Protein Targeting of L1CAM in Cultured Neurons, Gianna Raimondi, Samantha Pignatelli, Cassandra Lew, Alexandria Boering, and Teresa Pacelli
The Use of Stem Cells and their Regenerative Properties in the Treatment of Cartilage and Bone Disorders, Allison Riggs
The Role of an Auditor, Rick Rignola
Alzheimer's: A Tale of Two Diseases, Kevin Rivera
The Validity of Consumer Sentiment in Small-Area Economic Forecasting: A NaÏve Bayes Analysis, A. E. Rodriguez and Carolyne Cebrian
Career Planning and Alcohol Consumption, Christina Rota
Making an iPhone App: Password Vault, Herbert G. Ruiz-Levaggi
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate or BBP, a Common Ingredient in Plastics, Induces Caudal Defects During Embryonic Development, Jenna Santangelo, Ewelina Zambrzycka, and Nicole M. Roy
The Impact of Breastfeeding Education on Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding in Adolescents Attending Public Urban, Suburban, and Rural High Schools, Shauna Santos-Dempsey (Class of 2017)
Coming Out of the Stuttering Closet, Maria Schwab
Advanced Computer Ethics: A Study of Artificial Intelligence, Leanne Scorcia
Anatomy of Fencing | Master • Champion, Leanne Scorcia and Cody W. Richard
Stuck Walking Down Memory Lane, Matthew Sigler
The Effectiveness of Medication and Sensory Integration Therapy on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lauren Silver
Potential Role of Phenolics in Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) Invasion Success, Annelise Slack, LaTina Steele, and Sara Zaytoun
Potential Role of Phenolics in Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum) Invasion Success, Annelise Slack and Sara Zaytoun
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in the ICU, Caitlyn Slusser
Mindset: The 2.5D Platformer, Shaun Sullivan and Chris Blazek
Values, The Blueprint of Our Character and The Road Map of Life, Theresa Torony
Uncovering the Truth: Women Spies of the Civil War, Olivia Traina (Class of 2017)
Dietary Fatty Acid Content and Nuerogenesis: Identification of Specific Fatty Acids Correlated with Nuerogenesis in European Starlings, Sturnus Vulgaris, Maxwell Trudeau
Dietary Fatty Acid Content & Neurogenesis: Identification of Specific Fatty Acids Correlated with Neurogenesis in European Starlings, Sturnus vulgaris, Maxwell Trudeau
The American Triumvirate, Brendan Wardlow
Use of Academic Resources Among Different Socioeconomic Classes, Kristin Zimmerman
Use of Academic Resources Among Different Socioeconomic Classes, Kristin Zimmerman
A Better Way to Synthesize Ketones, Sarah Zupetz, Maggie Filja, Stephen Baer, and Callie J. Cullen
Submissions from 2016
Constructing a Deconstruction: Reflections on Dismantling Racism, Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Ashleigh Betso, Emily Cusick, Caitlin Doyle, Mikaela Marbot, and Shauna Santos-Dempsey
Truth, Justice, and the Common Good: Core Capstone Final Essay, Valentina De Santis (Class of 2016)
The Lewis and Clark Journey: Burning Bridges and Building Empires, Sean T. Ferguson (Class of 2016)
Faith and Reason, Stefanie Guglielmo
Patient Autonomy and the Right to Die, Roger K. Halbert (Class of 2016)
The Trouble with the Death Penalty, Abigail Hood
Hedrick, Joan D. Harriet Beecher Stowe: A Life: Biography Paper, Alexandra Padalino
The Sisters Next Door, Alyssa Paolillo
Glyphosate Induces Neurotoxicity in Zebrafish, Nicole M. Roy, Bruno Carneiro, and Jeremy Ochs
Vistas, Volume 31, Spring 2016, Sacred Heart University
The Fourth Chief Justice of the United States, John Marshall, Meagan Schantz
A Graduate Student's Introduction to Business Valuation, Jeffrey Stoddard
Musical Sound: A Mathematical Approach to Timbre, Timothy Weiss (Class of 2016)
Patient Self-Management: Impact of Racism-related Vigilance in the Management of Hypertension in African-Americans, Rackelle N. Wilkinson-Alston
Submissions from 2015
Expression Is Camouflaged, Nicole Esposito
Horizons, Volume 30, Spring 2015, Sacred Heart University
Childhood Obesity in School-aged Children: A Public Health Crisis, Carrie St. Hilaire (Class of 2015)
The Abortion Debate in America, Trent Thompson
Submissions from 2014
Domestic Violence, Homelessness, and the Culture of Victim Blaming, Sybil Gelin (Class of 2014)
Goodbye to Europe and Hello to Asia: The New Imperialism of “Chindia” in Africa, Sybil Gelin (Class of 2014)
