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 2021
Issues of Racist Quality of Care in Maternal Healthcare, Victoria Huggan
Corporate Leaders Lack of Ethics, Cory Hutchison
Integrated Screening for Covid-19 Inhibitors Identification of Pharmaceutical Hits and Theoretical Lead Optimization, Kerin Ingegneri
Pill Organizer, Stephen Ingersoll
The Development of Cultural Competence Through Educational Experiences Abroad, Justyna Jablonska
Where’s the Ball Fido? Investigating Canine Object Permanence Using A Violation of Expectation Task, Jocelyn Jernegan, Danielle Esposito, Daniel Koproski, Alexandra Miller, Gabriela Garcia, Natasha Bader, Stella Bragoni, and Antonia Perino
Study Abroad and the Impact on the Labor Market, Kathleen Jourdenais
Does Defense Still Win Championships, Andrew Kannally
The Economic Impact of Racism in the Entertainment Industry, Kiersten Keating
Sentinels of the Boreal, Tomas Koeck
Toy Car, Tyler Kramer
Analyzing How Low Socioeconomic Status Impacts Childhood Development, Ryan LaMay
The Environmental Impact and Socioeconomic Differences Within the Global Field of Dentistry, Paige Larkin
The Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Voting in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Richard Lenoci and Margaret Flaherty
MATLAB Ukulele Tuner, Jillian Luciano
History of Algebra and its Implications for Teaching, Jaime Maggio
Candyland 2.0, Kaitlyn Mangano
Racial Implications on Concussion Knowledge and Recognition Among Children: A Critically Appraised Topic, Keaton Mangi
The Impact of Media Perception On Nursing Stereotypes, Alexa Marshall
The Need For Transparency in Diet Programs and their Marketing Campaigns, Anna Martinelli
Matching Colors, Anthony Matos
Timed Mazed, Joseph Maurer
The Unethical Practices Behind Dog Breeding, Sarah Maybruck
Environmentalism and Social Impact of the Green Marketing Strategy, Alexa McConnell
Unfiltered Filter of Body Image in Fashion, Kara McLean
How the History of Law Enforcement Can Help Guide the Future of Community Policing, Matteo Menta
Sexism in the Sports World, Daniela Miceli
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
Solitary Confinement in The United States of America, Jeremy Miller
Mexican Narcotrafficking and its Effects, Nicholas Molden
Air Midi, Mario Montuori
Morse Code Transmitter, Mario Montuori
Using the NamUs Database to Investigate Trends in Missing Persons Cases, Jenna Morales
How Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Effect Growth Rates of Duncanopsammia axifuga Corals, Aidan Murphy and Patrick O’Donnell
Women Wearing the Pants; A History & Analysis of Women’s Pants, Paige Murphy
An Inquiry on Happiness, Danielle Musumeci
Language vs. Behavior: The Greater Impact on Social Skills in Children with Autism, Claire O'Connor
The Compass Game, Michael OHara
The Necessity and Legitimacy of Pope Francis' Complete Ban of the Death Penalty, Helen Payton
Mental Health Disparities in the United States are Unethical, Adrianna Perugini
The Need for Mental Healthcare Equality in the United States, Adrianna Perugini
Transgender Inclusion in Sports, Florentia Petrides
Jack in the Box, Jenna Pfister
The Effects of Standardized Testing on Students, Cristina Pietromonaco
How Literary Study Advances Belonging: The Prevalence of Colorism Through Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use”, Alexis Pinzon
The Motivation for Movement, Abigail Radwanski
Social Media and its Effects on Society, Gabrielle Reina
The Benefits Behind Equine Assisted Therapy, Sierrah Rich
Brewing Battle over Venice Beach Homeless Crisis, Erin Rondi
The Impact of the Food Marketing Industry, Francis Rossi
Workplace Wellness, Olivia Sangiovanni and Isabella Montecalvo
Tick-borne Encephalitis Survey and Phylogenetic Study of Powassan Virus in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Amber Santorelli, Alana Fumo, Isabella Michelucci, and Anna Carney
The Efficacy and Ethical Issues of ADHD Medication in Young Children, Isabela Scaglione
Homebrew 6502 micro computer, Shea Sinclair
Effects of Social Media on Millennials Mental Health, Brianna Sloup
Pollution by Fast Fashion, Caroline Sordello
The Negative Effects of Technology on Children, Elizabeth Spadafino
The Influence and Effect of Music on Exercise, Kendall Stewart
The Positive Effect of Social Media on Social Justice Movements in America, Maeve St. Onge
A Call for Adequate Compensation for NCAA Student-Athletes, Saptak Talwar
The Importance of Anticoagulant Therapy Education, Jennifer Teixeira
Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom, Christine Thorp
The Benefits of Early Head Start, Grace Triquet
How Literary Study Advances Belonging: Modern-Day Fantasy: The Progressive Role of the Active Female, Elizabeth Turello
Modern-Day Fantasy: The Progressive Role of the Active Female, Elizabeth Turello
Solar Tracker, Jeppe Urup Mogensen
3D Printed Multiplication Table, Alexis Utz
Infertility and the Ethics of In Vitro Fertilization, Morgan A. Voulo
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s Riposte to Nihilism, Ed Walsh
Stereotypes in Women’s Sports and their Psychological Effects, Jennifer Wartel
Anxiety Disorders: The Change Over Time and Their Effect on College Students Today, Sara Webel
An Analysis of Animal Testing in Beauty Products and Its Ethicality, Erin White
Yes, Physician Assisted Suicide is Ethical, Nicole Wilson
Play Therapy in Children with Trauma, Cassidy Woods
Music Therapy as a Treatment for Pediatric Surgical Patients, Meghan Young
Coronavirus Repercussions on the Welfare of Employees, Samantha Young
Effect of Mentorship on New Graduate Nurses’ Assertive Communication: An Evidence Review, Erin Zuck
Submissions from 2020
The Domino Effect!, Benjamin Agyemang
Effects of Bisphenol-A or Testosterone treatment during adolescence on memory and weight gain in gonadectomized male rats, Adrianne G. Alfonso, Olivia F. Downey, Emma Devanny, Caroline E. Loiodice, and Sean W. Mefford
Gestural Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anastasia Apotsos, Sarah Haze, and Erica Allocca
Capitalism and New Age, Michael Araujo
Why Genetic Testing Should be Mandated, Jennifer Bailey
Looking Through the Eyes of Student Athletes, Rachel Bamford
The Relationship of Social Media and Mental Health Among College Students, Olivia Banks
Modern Technology's Effect on One of the World's Oldest Games, Nathaniel Barone
Views of Undocumented Immigrants As Shaped by the Media, Maya Benyaacov
The Impact of Disruptive Innovation on Therapeutic Communication in the Healthcare Setting, Kaylee Boegel
Weights of Linear Codes and their Dual, Lauren Bolcar
Women Athletes Battling Bias in the Media, Caroline Bolletino
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
The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Executive Function Performance in College Students, Gabrielle L. Branciforti
