By: Ashley Bergeron
Staff-Writer
On April 14, IU South Bend hosted the annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). The Education and Arts Building had rooms dedicated to research posters and panels. The topics ranged from Chemistry to Criminal Justice and everything in between.
Alongside the posters and panels, a documentary was featured at the URC for the first time. The film, “A Conversation with IUSB Gen Z Students About Climate Change” was created by Mira Costello and Sarah Lynn. The film can now be viewed on the Center for A Sustainable Future’s website.
Every year, IU South Bend rewards the students for their hard work. This year’s awards winners were:
Natural Science: Math Presentation
The Effect of Mutations on PhuZ Polymerization: Shaun Calhoun, Rachel Hall, Ashlei Sonnenberg
Golden Ratio Myth Busting: Fibonacci Sequence Wagering on Roulette: Matthew Martin
Natural Science: Math Poster
Analyzing the Microbial Communities and Antibiotic Resistance in Feline Saliva: Gabriella Vega
A novel method of testing food preference in Drosophila Melanogaster: Trevor Dedaker (Honorable Mention)
World Languages Presentation
Presunto culpable (Presumed Guilty): An Analysis: Oliver Barajas, Maya Naval, Quinn Coleman, Nevaeh Mendoza
Professional Programs Presentation
Operation Smile: Healthy Smiles for Michiana Veterans: Amy Taylor
Oral Health: Kits for Kids: Makayla Cunningham (Honorable Mention)
Professional Programs Poster
ASD Education Initiative: Alixie Wagnor
Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students: Jennifer Baker (Honorable Mention)
The Disadvantages of Growing Up Bilingual: Jennifer Coria (Honorable Mention)
Better Health Better Smiles: Adilene Bautista, Emanuel Hernandez Sachez, Andrea Romo (Honorable Mention)
Humanities Presentation
Thomas Jefferson and Fear: Sophia Hummer (Humanities Presentation)
The Importance of Mental Health Resources in African Immigrants to Promote Healing from Intimate Partner Violence: Carly Landon (Humanities Presentation) (Honorable Mention)
Creative Works Presentation
A Conversation with Gen Z Students at IU South Bend about Climate Change and the Future: Mira Costello
Ekphrastomania: Comics Inspired by IU South Bend Students’ Short Stories: Nova Schmitt-Gonzalez
Ekphrastomania: Comics Inspired by IU South Bend Students’ Short Stories: Shannon Vail (Honorable Mention)
Social Science Presentation
Twitter as a Form of Legislative Influence: President Biden on the Inflation Reduction Act: Nevaeh Mendoza
Modification of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide: Four-Pillar Model Focused on Military Veteran Suicide Factors: Scott Leeper (Honorable Mention)
Community and Culture Learning Lab: Alex Singleton, Knef King, Chris Vreugdenhil (Honorable Mention)
Victim Empowerment Act in Texas: Rosie Bostic (Honorable Mention)
10-33 Family Assistance: Financial Assistance for Law Enforcement Officer Families in Indiana: Payton Johnson (Honorable Mention)
Social Science Poster
The Plastic Problem: We Can’t Keep Relying on Recycling: Chloe Norton
A Paycheck with a Side of Cash: Tiphanie Hodge (Honorable Mention)
A Solution Against Juvenile Delinquency: William Ward (Honorable Mention)
If you are interested in attending the URC, you can keep an eye for updates at The Daily Titan and IU South Bend Acadmeic Affairs Website for the upcoming conference.
