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 2022
Stress and Coping among College Students during a COVID-19 Red Alert Status on Campus, Julia Leone and Emma Higley
An Investigation Into the Effects of Social Support and Well-being on the Burnout Rate of Female Collegiate Athletes, Alyssa M. Leva
The Negative Impact of Advertising on Human Growth & Development, Juliana Levin
Cross-situational Word Learning in Toddlers with Varying Language Proficiency, Julia Linhares, Olivia Cayward, and Allison Roberge
Why College Athletes Deserve Pay, Max Lionetti
Roadkill...Design and Structure of an Electric Race Car, Jillian Luciano, Jeram S. Kamlani III, Michael F. OHara, Angelica Galati, Brandon Maruri, and Jordan Carlucci
Comparing the Magnitude of Kinetic Asymmetry During the Squat and Drop Vertical Jump in Collegiate Female Athletes, Jaclyn Mahlmeister
An Examination of the Correlation Between Math Anxiety and Mathematic Performance, Grace Major
Design and Implementation of Lighting System for SHU Engineering Electric Vehicle, Kaitlyn Mangano
Investigation of the Role of Deregulated microRNAs in Melanoma Pathogenesis and progress, Jamie Maresca, Maximilian Lilo, Noelle Butera, and Simona Bruno
Why Low Socioeconomic Status Negatively Affects Language Development, Emily Marquis
Does Native Plant Density Matter for Coastal/shrub Habitat Restoration in the Presence of Non-native Invasive Species?, Molly Martin and Graham Templeman
Servo Motor Stopwatch, Brandon Maruri
Supporting the Inclusion of Transgender Athletes in Sports, Megan Matullo
Examining the Daily Coping Styles in Sexual Minorities, Devin McCarthy
Student/Faculty Roles in Nursing Curriculum Vaping Research, Alanna K. McDonald and Lisa R. Jacobsen
Universal Healthcare, Roisin McGuirk
Comparison of Wild-type and A53T Mutant of Alpha-Synuclein in Cultured Neurons, Kayla McKosky
Inequalities of Standardized Testing, Megan Mcshane
Closing the Gender Gap in Leadership Today, Chloe Meenan
The Effects of a Dumbbell Accentuated Eccentric Loading on Vertical Jump Performance, Margaret Michalak
Fast Fashion and Its Impact on the Environment, Emily Moore
Manufacturers’ Dilemma: The Benefits, Risks, Policies, Laws, and Ethics of Smart Manufacturing, Justin Moran
A Study in the Societal Shift Towards Ethically Conscious Consumption, Anna Rose Morel
Effects of Ulva Sp. on Water Quality: Implications for Coral Reefs, Aidan Murphy
Computer Science and Literacy in K-5 Education: A Reciprocal Relationship, Kayleigh Murphy
Rate that Tune, Eugene Nagy
New ENFit Enteral Feeding Tube Connection System, Madeline Neeb
C2 Microservices API: CH4RL3SCH4L3M4GN3, Thai H. Nguyễn
Cybersecurity Logging & Monitoring Security Program, Thai H. Nguyễn
Mobile Care Team at Danbury Hospital, Genevieve Nitzsche
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 Development of Scenarios to Induce Defensiveness, Maria Pandolfo and Sandra Lezcano
Hindbrain Defects Induced by Di-butyl Phthalate (DBP) in Developing Zebrafish Embryos, Evelyn Paquette, Naomi Mumper, Alissa Rodrigues, Morgan Voulo, and Sierrah Rich
Discourse Community of Elementary vs. High School Educators, Julia Paskale
The Mental Health Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic in College Students, Jennifer Pasram
Standardized Tests Role in the Academic Lives of Students and Teachers, Julia Perdue
Light Up Memory Game, Jenna Pfister
Speech-Language Pathology and Music Therapy: An Underrated Combination for Many with Stuttering Disorders, Stephanie Pixley
The Business of Amazon’s Ethics, Devon Pope
Mental Health in Firefighters, Melissa Raymond
What Makes TikTok so Addicting?, Jillian Reis
The Social and Hierarchical Implications of the Propagation of a Male God, Julianna Rezza
The Mechanism & Effects of Intersectionality in the American Educational System Against Black, Female Students, Emma Riccardi
Corporate Philanthropy of Robber Barons, Brian Rice
The Economic Benefit of Transitioning Healthcare Systems: A Study of Private and Single Payer Systems, James Rice
The Economic and Environmental Impact of Food Waste, Joe Rice
Myogenesis Stimulation in C2C12 Cells by Capsaicin, Jenifer Rodrigues, Kendall Decker, and Brenna Regan
Health Inequalities and Inequities and the Relation to Amputations and Prosthetic Devices, Morgan Rogers
The Ethics of Animal Captivity, Karlee Russo
The Effect of Physical Therapy and Exercise on Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Aidan Sacco
The Marijuana Dilemma, Michael Salvo
Professional Athletes Using Their Social Media and Public Image to Effectively Facilitate Social Change, Mia Sansanelli
The Long-term Effects of Social Media Use in Young Girls, Victoria Scanlon
Overspending in U.S. Health Care with regard to Citizenship and Insurance Status and its Effects on Patients, Primary Care Providers, and the Economy, Dominique Scerbak
Age and Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, Samantha Schmutz
Delineating Accessory Olfactory Bulb Anatomical Projections to Downstream Social Brain Centers in Mice, Paige Schroeder, Brooke Cyr, and Dayne Rayford
The Vicious Cycle of Insecurity, Sabina Schuele
The Effect of Early Sports Specialization on Young Athletes' Physical and Mental Health, Dominic Scola
Capital Punishment: The Ethics, Griffin Scrivo
Adverse Impacts of Environmental Exploitation on Indigenous Cultures and Wellbeing, Orenda Senior
The Challenges and Disadvantages Female Athletes Endure in Their Professional Careers, Meghan Sharkey
The Benefits and Deficits of Listening to Music While Studying, Julia Simoneau
Lights Out, Gurjot Singh
Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Industries: Does it Belong?, Kaylin Sorensen
The Benefits of Cochlear Implants in Children, Kaylee Sostilio
The Debate of Physician-Assisted Suicide, Kennedy Spiering
Leveling the Playing Field: Ensuring Inclusive Experiences for Cisgender and Transgender Women in College Athletics, Kaylee Stenderowicz
PECS for Success: The Telehealth Pivot, Grace Sullivan and Jonah Savage
Overcoming the Holistic Effects of Compassion Fatigue as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Stephanie Sullivan
Relationship Between Social Media, Body Dissatisfaction, and the Development of Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Carlee Swanson
The Neuroscience of Intelligence and Ethical Issues, Lauren Szczepanowski
Addressing Period Poverty: The Cost of Menstruating in America and the Ethical Responsibility to Provide Free Menstrual Care, Jayden Tabor and Olivia Delgado
The Impact of AAC Devices on Communication, Natalie Tewksbary
The Relationship between Language Development and Electronics in Children, Amanda Tiso
Hemophilia: The Royal Disease, The Romanovs, and the Mad Monk Rasputin, Noah Vargoshe
The Detrimental Effects of Forever Chemicals, Kaleigh Vertefeuille
After six years, has the restoration of saltmarsh and oyster reef habitats restored ecosystem services in Stratford, Connecticut?, Julia Vinci and Madison Eaton
An Analysis on Medicinal Food and the Reduction of Medical Cost, Olivia Voorhis
The Deconstruction of the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Emmalyn Walenda
The Effects of Gender Inequality on Women in STEM Fields, Melanie Walenda
Impact of the Virus on Child’s Development, Caroline Wax
The Devaluation of Women's Work: Is Medicine Repeating History?, Elizabeth Williams
Increasing the Supply of Organs: What Method is Most Ethical and Practical for the United States, Rachel Wolf
Application of Matrix Theory in Business and Finance, Makinzie Youngblood
Saying a "Hail Mary" to Make a "Hail Mary": Religion and Its Impact on Athletes, Angelica Zacarola
How Relationships in the Workplace Affect Employee Productivity and Mental Health, Jessica Zheng
Tetrahydrocurcumin Improves Lipopolysaccharide-induced Myocardial Dysfunction By Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Via JNK/ERK Signaling Pathway Regulation, Hanzhao Zhu, Liyun Zhang, Hao Jia, Lu Xu, Yu Cao, Mengen Zhai, Kaifeng Li, Lin Xia, Liqing Jiang, Xiang Li, Yenong Zhou, Jincheng Liu, Shiqiang Yu, and Weixun Duan
Submissions from 2021
Sacred Heart University Scholar, Volume 4, Number 1
Table of Contents (Sacred Heart University Scholar)
Communicating with Conscious Intubated Patients in the ICU, Catherine Diane Albo
Technology Effectiveness of Communication in ASD, Catherine Diane Albo
Risk of Memory Erasers to Reduce Effects of PTSD, Emily Alexis
Black Women on Wall Street, Sephorah Alouidor
