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 2020
E-Cigarette Use and Adolescent Sports Participation: A Critically Appraised Topic, William DiGiuseppe and Stephanie H. Clines
The Initialization, Reinforcement, and Implications of Gender Bias, Julianna DiMartini
Analyzing the Efficacy of a Cultural-Based Exercise Program in Preventing and Managing Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors, Marcus A. Eugenio-Mendoza
What to Expect When a Loved One is Intubated, Victoria Gajewski
Mancala in Matlab, Angelica Galati
Metabolic Efficiency and Mechanics of Walking On Sloped Terrain, Layla Galavotti, Nicholas Ayala, Justin C. Wager, and Kristen Savell
Financial Justice: College Athletes Should be Compensated, Daniel Gardella
The Psychological Problems within Foster Care and how CASA Can Help, Julia Gatto
Advanced Nursing Neurological Assessment: The Post-Operative ICU Patient, Kelsey Gibbs and Ben Olsen
The Taboo Side of Injury: The Emotional and Psychological Side Effects in Injured College Athletes, Annemarie Gigante
The Effect of Concussion History on Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injury in Collegiate Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Jeanine Grabowski and Stephanie H. Clines
The Impact on the O.J. Simpson Verdict, Danielle Grenon
Adults with Disabilities in the Workplace: Their Struggle for Inclusion and Equality, Leo Grizzaffi
Flash Fictions as Creative Writing, Amber Harrison
Closing the Revolving Door: Mental Illness Within the Criminal Justice System, Kylee Harvey
Ancient Arabic Mathematics, Delaney Howe
Depression Amongst Law Enforcement Officers Leading To An Increase In Police Suicide, Molly Hughes
The Ethics of Gene Editing in Humans, Eric Hund
Machine That Never Completed, Ayisha Ijaz
Gender Exclusion in Sports and its Influence on Health, Caroline Joy
A Roller Coaster of Events, Erica Juliano
ENGR 125 in Chains, Jeram Kamlani
The Broad Autism Phenotype in Parents of Children with Autism, Amanda Kane, Kelly Horgan, and Stella Bragoni
Designing a Cost Effective Insulin Pump in Conjunction with an Artificial Pancreas System (APS), Keerthi Kongani
The Effect of Off-season Training Load on Lactate Threshold, Strength and Rowing Performance in Collegiate Div. 1 Rowers, Kayla Kowalczyk
The Nurse's Role in Laparoscopic Surgery Education, Nicole Marie Langlais
Mental Health in Female College Athletes, Kristin LaSance
The Genetic and Environmental Factors of Childhood Obesity and Determining its Overall Effect on Wellbeing, Janessa Leva
The Unforeseen Rube Goldberg Machine, Jillian Luciano
The Benefits of Cell Phone Disinfection in the NICU, Olivia Lyon
The Perceived Discrimination of Homeless Individuals Within Healthcare, Rachel Major
Gender Difference in White-collar Crime and the Importance of Gender Diversity, Alexa Malerba
Effectiveness of Strength Training Programs at Decreasing Upper Extremity Injury Rates in Youth Baseball Players: A Critically Appraised Topic, Timothy J. Mallon and Stephanie H. Clines
The Effects of a Core Strengthening Program on Improving Running Performance in High School Runners: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kimberly B. Malmborg and Stephanie H. Clines
The Stages of Life, Kaitlyn Mangano
Influence of A Novel Music App on Spatiotemporal Mechanics During Running, Danielle Mannino
Understanding Social Entrepreneurship: How the Use of Business Disciplines Can Help Social Justice Efforts, Daniel Marino
Trust the Process!, Brandon Maruri
Opening Doors to New Cultures and Your Future, Mackenzie Grace McCormick
The Nature and Future of the Hong Kong Protests of 2019, Kenneth McDougal
The Biological and Sociological Mechanisms Affecting the Development of Male Hormonal Contraception, Rianna McNamee
The Use of Incentives Spirometers in Recently Extubated Patients, McKenna Mera
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Explained, Katherine Meyer
The Autonomy of Organ Donation, Jillian Milano
Migration Challenges of the Anguilla rostrata (American Eel) from Anthropogenic Impacts., Benjamin Miller
Mindstorm Goldberg, Patrick Milner
Abiotic and Biotic Factors Contributing to Invasive Aquatic Plant Cover in Southern Connecticut Ponds, Gina Moriello
CXCL9 Expression and Purification: Identifying Further Structural and Functional Relationships with Ligands, Eva Murphy
Is Restorative Justice Possible in the United States?, Alexandra Myers
The Decline of the Horseshoe Crab in the Long Island Sound, Adrian Nelson
Higher Education Social Engineering Attack Scenario, Awareness & Training Mode, Thai H. Nguyễn
Exercise Prescription and Behavior in People with Parkinson's Disease, Jacqueline Noftle
Don't You Know Pump It Up? You've Got to Pump [Intrinsic Motivation] Up!, Jessica O'Brien
The Tale of a Rube Goldberg, Alexa Ocel
Music Throughout Christianity, Stephanie O'Reilly
Implications of Cultural Stigma on the Mentally Ill, Emily Palma
Social and Socio-sexual Interactions in Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas), Ashley Penczynzyn and Kelly Rosenbaum
Early Sport Specialization and Its Negative Effects Compared to Sport Sampling, Emily Petro
Vaccines: Personal Liberty or Social Responsibility?, Hannah Phipps
The Effect of Early Sport Specialization on Lower Extremity Injury Frequency on Youth Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Jillian Picard-Busky
Terrorists, Extremists, and Populists; How Terrorism in America is Creating Social Divide, Chad Pierson
Music Therapy for Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Danielle Provenzano
Limb Evolvability in Pan Troglodytes, Kathleen Quinn and Amanda Woodbury
The Evolution of Cardiovascular Disease and its relationship to the Human Diet, Mary Reiner
Inviting Empathy into the Classroom: The Importance of Implementing Multicultural Education, Krissy Rimmel
Where the Light Pours In, Krissy Rimmel
Resource Distribution in a Social Decision-Making Task, Madison Robotti, Marisa Otto, Kate Rybak, and Jeffrey A. Young II
Cognition and False Memories, Taylor Rogan
The Significance of TBI Prevention in the NFL’s Future, Brendan Rooney
The Impact of Up-Close Animal Encounters on Aquarium Visitors Conservation Behaviors, Kelly Rosenbaum, Ashley Penczynzyn, and Dr. Deirdre Yeater
Media's Effect on America's Obesity Crisis, North Runk
How Sport Participation and Consumption has Been Disrupted and It's Worldwide Impact, Matthew Russo
Discussing the Achievement Gap from a Sociological Perspective: Inner City Schools vs Suburban Schools, MariaGrazia Scarano
Spring 2020 Jammed, William Schlegel
The Impact of Religion on Meaning and Mental Health in Young Adults, Sara Sharp
Patterns of Chemical Defense Production and Amphipod Grazing in Invasive Myriophyllum spicatum and Native Ceratophyllum demersum, Cassie Simonides
Sources, Effects, and the Impact of Regulatory Policy Responses to the Recent Global Financial Crisis, Anthony Smith
Stroke Disparities in Rehabilitation, Ella Smith
Blockchain Technology as a Disruptive Innovator in Human Resource Management, Casey Soules
Injury Rehabilitation Ethics in Equestrian and Equine Athletes within the Racing Industry, Valerie Stein
The United States’ Creation of Undue Burden on Abortion: A Breakage of a Constitutional Right, Gwenyth Stuard
Integrated Screening for Beta-Lactamases Inhibitors Identification of Pharmaceutical Hits and Lead Optimization, Todd J. Sullivan, Hussein W. Kafel, Kayla Bedel-Franklin, Charles A. Burt, Eric J. Bayer, Leticia De Souza, Tessa Peredy, Morgan A. Voulo, Zachary Galasinski, Douglas Fleischmann, Kerin Ingegneri, Benjamin Alper, and Joseph Audie
The Psychological Effects of Social Media Activity on the Mental State and Self-Esteem of Users, Shannon Szefinski
Racial Segregation and the Influence of Sports Selection in Youth, Anais Tavolara
In the Race Towards Infinity, Who Wins: Exponential or Polynomial?, Chelsea Thakkar
The Effects of Divorce on Children, Brianna Thomas
Building a Rube Goldberg Machine Amidst COVID-19, Christine Thorp
The Need for Inclusion of All Diverse Cultures and Backgrounds is Necessary Factor for the Modern Business Team, Matthew Tillinghast
Food Deserts: How Little, Fresh Food Results in Large Problems, Keira Tobia
Test-Retest Reliability of a Wearable Tibial Monitor During Single-Leg Hopping Assessments, Emily Tobin
Reliability of Attachment Methods of a Wearable Tibial Monitor, Hannah Tucker
Embrace the Change, Jeppe Urup Mogensen
Disruptive Innovation in Pharmacy: Technology’s Influence on a Lifetime Necessity, Michaela Vieira
Advancing Discharge Medication Education at Stamford Hospital for Special Surgery, Sarah Wagner and Stephanie Pic
Geoimpairment: How Pollution Has Affected Disability in the United States, Aidan Walraven
Disruptive Innovation In Retail Industry, Veena Weerakoon
Britain: Using Bonds to Fight Wars and Become World Leaders, Nicholas White
Connecticut's Opioid Crisis & The Housing Crisis, Joey Zacchia
