Bridging Science and Teaching: A Path from Science Student to Science Teacher

Tea Katsman, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

I am a Tapestry of Dos Lenguas

Jorge Orozco, Northeastern Illinois University
Jo Quintana, Northeastern Illinois University
Miriam Meyrose, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

i can't live without you (un)documented diaries

Renata Trejo, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Life, in Pieces

Mariana Pinheiro, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Mapping Success: plotting the career of the 19th century’s most famously forgotten woman writer

Jiaming Lou, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-003

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Metagenomic Analysis of Microbial Communities in Fertilized and Unfertilized Soil

Ashley Corey, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-216

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Representation of Positive Masculinity in Media

Kenneth Garcia, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Share Your Story: Mia

Gabriella Fermoso-Monarrez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Writing the Now: Dispatches as a Method of Observation and Art

Anika Tracy, Northeastern Illinois University
Aasiyah Bhaiji, Northeastern Illinois University
Julius Lawton, Northeastern Illinois University
Joshua Piper, Northeastern Illinois University
Jasmine Rodriguez, Northeastern Illinois University
Adam Galanski-DeLeon, Northeastern Illinois University
Jan Knapp-Caporale, Northeastern Illinois University
Serena Fritz, Northeastern Illinois University
Beka Welsh, Northeastern Illinois University
Misia Gielniewski, Northeastern Illinois University
Zachariah Simmons, Northeastern Illinois University
Vicki Byard, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

9:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Disabilty and Kink: How do People with Disabilities Navigate within the Kink Community

Charlie Anloague, Northeastern Illinois University
Mariam Khalid, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

In Their Honor

Mary Martorano, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Measuring CB1 Agonist Modulation by Cannabidiol in Guppies

Akin Fatoke, Harry S Truman College

SU-215

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Metagenomic Analysis of Native Aquatic Microbial Communities and Their Interactions with Plastic Polymers

Tara Markovich, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-216

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Moment Of Light

Jongyoon Kim, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

mystery of the art

Hans Uriarte, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Narratives of the children of addicts and their effects

Elijah Sweatt, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-003

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Supporting Linguistics: A classroom approach to understanding Code-Switching

Jo Quintana, Northeastern Illinois University
Jorge Orozco, Northeastern Illinois University
Miriam Meyrose, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Analyzing Activity and Sleep Patterns to Better Understand Individual Circadian Rhythms

Natalie Gallegos, Northeastern Illinois University
Santiago Gutierrez, Northeastern Illinois University
Jean-Marc Scorea, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-216

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Emotional Intelligence and Group Work Skills as Predictors of Academic Performance and Group Work Attitudes Among College Students

Kelly Smolen, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Natural Connections

Kayla Henikman, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Prosocial & Pro-Student: An Evaluation of Act & Adapt in a Chicago Middle School

Madeleine Klein, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing Solves an NMR Robotics Problem

Javier Bravo, Harry S Truman College

SU-215

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

The Train

Sofija Baykun, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

The Visual Intersection of Science and Design.

Violeta Mondragón-Flores, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

A Human Rights Tour of Rome

Joseph Jenkins, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #4

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: A Scoping Review of Culturally Specific IPV Prevention and Interventions for Asian Communities in the United States

Alexsandria Sanchez, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #2

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Displaced by Development: The Pilsen Food Pantry

Jasmine Anuntarungsun, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #22

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Geographies of Death: Cemetery Loss in Chicago

Remiyah Jeremie, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #10

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Improving Reproductive Autonomy and Informed Decision Making for Uterine Fibroid Treatment among Black Women Through Community Based Education and Patient Navigation

Tiara Duncan, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #24

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Mapping Internal Colonization: Ecology, Identity, and Resilience Across Afro‑Indigenous Americas

Jacob Morales-Makescoldweather, Northeastern Illinois University
Rhemiyah Jeremie, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #12

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Merging 3D Models of Two Public Domain Prosthetic Hands to Optimize Dexterity and Computer Control

Mason Micou, Harry S Truman College

Poster #18

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Parenting in the Digital Age: Cyberbullying and Adolescent Social Media Behavior

Stacey Panner, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #20

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Power of Podcasts: Word Learning through Paper, Audio, and Video Formats

Marycarmen Hernandez-Mora, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #16

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

U.S.-China Trade Relations and Their Effect on U.S. Soybean Exports

Diego Jasso, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #8

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wellbeing, Mental Health Stigma, and Help-Seeking Among Blue Collar Workers: A Descriptive Study

Alexander Stenner, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #6

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Creatures of Mischief Manor

Dalila Mendez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Frames and Counter Frames In Pro-Palestinian College Campus Demonstrations: Content Analysis of U.S. News Stories, March - June 2024

Aria Nebenzahl, Northeastern Illinois University
Dan Maurer, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-003

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Guided Pathways and the Pursuit of Post-Transfer Success

Ivan Trejo, Wilbur Wright College
Kristian Chappell, Wilbur Wright College
Jo Margaret Claudio, Wilbur Wright College
Alex Koci, Wilbur Wright College
Angel Morales, Wilbur Wright College

SU-215

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Held In Place

Anahi Jasso, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Religion and Cultural Context in Shaping Gender Role Ideologies: Comparing Latino and Non-Latino Students

Azucena Tlatenchi, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Sentinel of Soot and Sunlight: A Bird’s Eye View of Justice and Hope

Miriam Meyrose, Northeastern Illinois University
Jo Quintana, Northeastern Illinois University
Jorge Orozco, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

The Politics of Renaming in Chicago’s Northalsted

Matthew Grydzuk, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Visual Design as a Community Building Tool

Christopher Martinez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Human Rights Through Literature

Lilyanna Figueroa, Northeastern Illinois University
Crystal Gomez, Northeastern Illinois University
Leela Laszlo, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

"I Swear I'm Happy for You": The Link between Malicious and Benign Envy and Prosocial Behavior

Anabelle Jimenez, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Isolating and Identifying Microbes on Human Skin During General Microbiology Laboratory

Antonio Vega, Northeastern Illinois University
Christina Acosta, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-216

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Poster Design as a Cultural and Social Records

Alvaro-Enrique Gollas-Sandoval, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Sukoon

Marium Tariq, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

the unconventional portrait of...

Kaiya Flowers, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Under Surveillance: How School Surveillance Measures Shape Students’ Perceptions of Themselves and Each Other

Joanna Torres, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Design: Sonic's Fast Food Packaging

Benjamin Carmona, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Goodhart's Law in Educational Assessment and The Subversion of Learning

Marty Kalas, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

In Loving Memory

Katherine Uruchima, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

The Muse of Modern Day Celebrity Endorsements

Cassaundra Garcia, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Visualizing Light-Driven Structural Dynamics in Myxobacterial Phytochromes Using Time-Resolved Cryo-EM

Nicholas Cykalewicz, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Development of an Autonomous Multilingual Guidance Robot: Integrating Distributed AI with ROS 2 Navigation

Kobe Williams, Harry S Truman College
Maksim Kiiko, Harry S Truman College
Davion Hassell, Harry S Truman College
Griffths Acquah, Wilbur Wright College
Katherine Lin, Harry S Truman College
Alex Koci, Harry S Truman College
Fernando Velasquez, City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Tristian Prathap, City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College

SU-215

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

"First, Not Fragile": Protective Factors Against Psychological Distress and Alcohol Misuse in First-Generation College Students

John Sayson, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Ghost Ruin’ Exhibiting fashion and design

Albert Dosunmu, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

K-Pop interviews in the West

Marisol Vela, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Monsters in the Mundane

Alaida Chaidez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Public Administration

Brandy Mushi, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Stress of Adaptation: A Study of the Experiences of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in Chicago

Nnennaya Ukwuoma, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

A Secondary Self

Cosmic Ehrhart, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Algorithmic Bias In Digital Systems Across Race And Skin Tone: Effects On User Experience

Yemilee Monjes-Lempa, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Beauty is Paid: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis on South Korean Skincare Advertorials

Janessa Acosta, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Disruptions and Forced Displacement Experiences of IDPs During Conflict and Camp Life in Northern Nigeria

Tiara Duncan, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Fruto De Tu Vientre

Karla Armenta Gutierrez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Navigating Intersectional Identities Among LGBTQ+ BIPOC in Community Spaces

Naiya Graciani, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

"Twilin Chronicles: Attack of Nightmare"

Eterniti Wiley, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Community Resilience In The Absence Of Aid: Recovery After the 2018 Father's Day Flood In Houghton County, MI

Abby (Abigail) Heggem, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Exploring Electroluminescent Quantum Dot Displays for Foveated Brightness in Spatial Computers

Maxx Bierwirth, Wilbur Wright College

Poster #17

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Exploring the Impact of ALS-Associated TDP-43 Affects the Extracellular Matrix in C. elegans

Fareeha Fatima, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #5

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

From the Forest to the Lab: A Meta-analysis of Traditional Maya Medicinal Plants and Their Role Against Oral Pathogens.

Paulina Garcia Acosta, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #9

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Improving Maternal and Infant Outcomes Through Mandatory Extended Postpartum Medicaid Benefits as a Health Policy

Diane Ingabire, Northeastern Illinois University
Karoline Mendez, Northeastern Illinois University
Lisa Rodriguez, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Investigating the Role of Extracellular scl Genes in TDP-43-Mediated Neurotoxicity in C. elegans

Michelle Martinez, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #3

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Light-Activated Degradation of Pollutants in Water and Water-Free Conditions

Shmuel Glaser, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #13

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

On this side of the Aisle

Amalinalli Zamora Zuniga, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Permiso

Myriam Lozano, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Pronouns in Deep Time: Reconstructing Proto-Algonquian Personal Pronouns through Mi’kmaq and Its Relatives

Sarah Beard, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Relearning Wonder

Hannah Hermes, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Running for survival: Exercising to help slow down neurodegeneration

Jennifer Parral, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

The Hands that Know the Leaves: Plants and Childbirth in Mesoamerica

Ashley Grosh, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #1

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Using c. elegans to uncover the link between the cellular unfolded protein response and TDP-43 proteotoxicity

Orlando Lara, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #7

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

What's in Our Soil? The Relationship Between Heavy Metal Concentrations and Microbial Diversity

Franklin Peterson, Triton College
Arturo Fajardo, Triton College
Jaiden Cox, Triton College
Matthew Michaels, Triton College
Jaden Chandler, Triton College
Riley Jirsa, Triton College

Poster #11

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

You Don't Believe in God but You Believe What's on TikTok

Jaclyn Buckley, Northeastern Illinois University
Tamara Williams, Northeastern Illinois University

Poster #15

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

AI-Supported Chemistry Learning for ELL Students

Jason Briski, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Beyond Regime Type: National Identity, Institutional Capture, and the Divergent Paths to Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan and Thailand

Olga Shalaeva, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Day of The Dead

Teresa Hernandez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Exploring Life Meaning and Religious/Spiritual Beliefs

Bianca Pereira, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Mortal Radiance

Orlando M Arguello, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Structural Similarity and Its Limits in L3 Transfer

Colette Bernhard, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

The effects of Martial Arts training on college students’ quality of life

Wayne Hayer, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-217

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Between Presence and Absence

Sarah Jacob, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

From Visual Idea to Final Product

Nazi Zawari, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Language Ideology & Homogenization in Hollywood: Does the African Accent really exist?

Sharon Omolade, Northeastern Illinois University

Golden Eagles

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Mutilations

Emily Moore, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Power Politics and Border Disputes: What factors account for the intensity of the Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute?

Kim Sun, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-152

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Religious Practices in the Recognition of Spiritual Gifts Among Catholic Latinos: Spiritual Gifts as Motivation for Volunteering

Mansel Burgos, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Use of Drops App for Mobile-Assisted Language Learning and its effects on Tagalog Vocabulary Acquisition

Ryan Pasquino, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Entertain My Faith

Cassandra Martinez, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-203

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

GenAI Chatbot for Restaurants in Southeast Asia

Rinku Yadav, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-215

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Life or Death

Dakota Coleman, Northeastern Illinois University
Ariel Liebhaber, Northeastern Illinois University
Adrian OKeefe-Mann, Northeastern Illinois University

SU-214

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

"Me Made It"

Darnell King, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-247

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

This sea of emotions

Steve Arias, Northeastern Illinois University

FA-255

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM