2026 Undergraduate Research Showcase
Submissions from 2026
The Road to Expertise: Using Alpha Oscillations to Understand Movement Preparation in Motor Learning, Hailey Davis, Bella Grant, and Mariane Bacelar
How Does the Concept of the Patria Grande Affect First-Generation U.S Latino Americans’ Foreign Policy Attitudes Toward Latin America?, Andy Del Toro Obeso and Julie VanDusky
University System Performance Analysis, Emily Diehl and Bryant Johnson
3D Modeling of Residual Developmental Dysplasia of the Infant Hip Using CT Imaging, Emily Diehl, Erin Mannen, John Collins, and Clare Fitzpatrick
AI Data Centers: Energy, Water, and Cooling Demands, Trenton Doty, Robert Estrada Chavez, Carissa Allt, Nazifa Bakhshi, Sean Buck, Michael Deur, Alex Anta, Miranda L. Nelson, and Sondra Miller
Examining the Relationship Between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Mental Health Among Adolescents, Nicole Drikas
Mag Lev Trains: A Possible Solution to Treasure Valley Traffic Congestion?, Anthony Ducharme, Sondra Miller, Kane Gates, Dustin Kirkpatrick, Tobias Leucht, Nick Woodburn, Michael Deur, Alex Anta, and Miranda Nelson
Human Connection and Music Festivals, Anna Dumas, Nichole Lasich, and Jackson Carbajal
Title: Oxidation Mechanism of Cerium Monosulfide, Richard Dunkley, Scott Riley, Nico Yensen, Allyssa Bateman, and Brian Jaques
The Impact of Language on the Academic Experience of Multilingual Students, Daniela Duran Aguilar
Compositional Analysis of DAF and SAF Biomasses for HTL, Josue Duran, Kimberly Vargas, Rae Lyons, Logan Mallory, Rose Saxton, and Owen McDougal
Edgar Allan Poe's Unity of Effect, Rhys Fairbanks and Tara Penry
Consumer Culture Among Deadly Fears in "White Noise", Gabrielle Fortik and Kim Carter-Cram
Edith Wharton: Impact to the 19th Century American Short Story, Gabrielle Fortik and Tara Penry
Oral Surgery Experience, Caden Frix and Scott Bobst
Snow Depth Estimation via Machine Learning on L-Band InSAR Backscatter and Lidar Data, Anant Gahlaut, Hans-Peter Marshal, and Ibrahim Alabi
Human Development Impact on Nest Site Selection in American Kestrels, Banner Gasca and Julie Heath
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), Marcus (Trey) Gerlach and Jaime Sand
Student Stress and Service Industry Jobs, Caidence Givan, Nichole Lasich, and Oakley Wisher
Feminism, Friendship, and Subverting the Patriarchy, Vanessa Glover and Kim Carter-Cram
Impacts on Knee and Ankle Joint Stiffness During Walk and Stair Negotiation for Individuals with ACL-R and OA, Genavieve J. Golightly, Nicholas L. Hunt, and Tyler N. Brown
Grief Representation in Children's Literature, Haley Gomes and Cassidy Taladay-Carter
The Magic of the Wind in “The Eolian Harp” and “Ode to the West Wind”, Ellie Goodan and Kim Carter-Cram
Video, Voice, and Power: How Different Evidence Sources Influence Citizen Video and Police Statements, Emily Goodman, Krislyn Arthur, Dylan Bailey, and Linsey Belisle
Monetary Policy, Non-Competes, and Business Creation, William-James Guerrero and Rafael Ribas
Coral Reef Restoration Methods and Assisted Evolution, Nathan Haglan and Eric Hayden
The Processing and Testing of Na (FM14) Ion Batteries, Matthew Halpin, Jiacheng Hu, and Cyrus Koroni
The Growing Need for Speech-Language Pathologists in the United States: A Focus on Bilingual Providers, Kylee Hamby and Kelly Arispe
Light and Circadian Rhythm, Benjamin Harper, Nichole Lasich, and Hanna Christensen
Micro Dimensional Analysis of 3D Printed Stainless Steel, Taylor Hatch and Todd Otanicar
How Artificial Intelligence Affects People's Perceptions and Behaviors, Abigail Hemry, Shikhar Sarin, Lexi Geivet, Halle Fehler, Cooper Markham, Jessica Popke, and Marshall Hainer
The Impact of Glyphosate on Parkinson’s Pathology in a Mouse Model, Katie Hettel, Kaitlyn Carver, Sabrina Wilson, Trevor Walker, Tyra Naymik, and Sydney Boutros
Marker-Less Motion Capture Underestimates Foot Strike Angle During Walk and Run Tasks, Mikala A. Hicks, Aidan M. Thayer, and Tyler N. Brown
From the Gut to Brain: Implications of Parkinson’s Disease Pathology on Behavioral Outcomes in a Mouse Model, Allie Higgins, Cora Knueven, Trevor Walker, Ty Naymik, and Sydney Boutros
Bridging Biomechanics and Menstrual Health: A Systematic Review, Arianna M. Hiler, Holly L. Olvera, Kate L. Havens, Clare K. Fitzpatrick, Anne K. Silverman, and Erin M. Mannen
3D Modeling Various Infant Head Geometries Using Parametric Modeling Software, John Hinchman, Erin Mannen, and Andrew Bossert
Forensic Geoscience Hub: Clandestine Graves and Unmarked Burials, Addison Hobson, Andrew Gase, Kaylene Cecil, Ander Sundell, Lazaro Martinez, and Anthony Parry
Pen, Paper and Photonic Sintering ff Low Temperature Gold Nanoparticle Inks for Flexible Printed Electronics, Elijah Hogan, David Estrada, and Tony Valayil Varghese
“I’m Totally Flexible”: Maximizing Student Engagement in an Undergraduate Linguistics Course, Maitane Hollenbeck and Aiden VanderStouwe
Desecrating the Sacred: Gothic Inversion in The Monk, Sandra Holtzinger and Kim Carter-Cram
What's That Smell?: Testing Scent Recognizability, Madelyn Hughes, Lacey Kennedy, Henry Stark, Peter Mullner, and Sydney Boutros
Communication Practices and Challenges in a Small, Public-Sector Workplace, Kinsey Hyer and Jennifer Mallette
Access to Green Spaces, Layla Imamovic, Nichole Lasich, and Sydney Barrs
Monetary Policy Surprises & Homeownership, Dea Jazvin and Kelly Chen
Shelf Life of Kratom Alkaloids, Elliot Johnson, Owen McDougal, Anna Shuey, Fashion Bennett, Jessica Seiber, and Oliver Reed
Long-Term Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Outcomes Following Anesthesia in Pediatric Population, Ashley Jones and Ryoko Kausler
Effects of Fire Burn Severity on Wildlife Diversity and Recolonization in the Sagebrush Steppe, Phoebe Jones, Andrew Newberg, Kennedy Steinau, Maggie Hayes, Jenna Cimoch, Lark Platts, Amy Ulappa, Zoe Bonerbo, and Jennyffer Cruz
Adult Stakeholders’ Perspectives of Children’s Engagement with XR and AI Technologies, Tenneh Kanneh, Meherunnesa Tania, Samjhana Pokharel, and Jerry Fails
Community Outreach for Reduction of Bird Window Strikes Through VIP Program, Will Keane, Heidi Carlisle, Kyle Hines, and Mariah Hoel
The Influence of Areopagitica: Milton’s Life Retold in 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, Sandra Keehn and Jennifer Black