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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93558174403 Jude Penfield Jude Penfield is a sophomore, currently majoring in History and Psychology. He is interested in History, Language and Cognitive/Behavioral Science. Outside of the classroom, Jude enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with his family. Abstract: The association between between household income and alcohol consumption and that between familial proximity … Read more

Name: Madeline Chang Zoom Link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94448369146 Maddie Chang Maddie Chang is a sophomore at Wesleyan University from Providence, Rhode Island. She is a double major in Economics and Government, as well as a member of the women’s lacrosse team. She is also interested in working in the financial services industry. Outside of the classroom Maddie … Read more

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/98894255008 Genesis Castro Genesis Castro is a sophomore at Wesleyan University, double-majoring in Latin American Studies and Government with a concentration in Comparative Politics. Abstract: Language plays a critical part in political engagement, particularly among Latino voters in the United States, who remain historically underrepresented in the U.S. electorate despite being one … Read more

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96408792590 Adriana Soto Acevedo Adriana Soto Acevedo is a sophomore at Wesleyan University, majoring in Government and Psychology, concentrating in International Relations and Social/Cultural Psychology with a minor in Caribbean Studies. Abstract: Adolescent substance use remains a significant public health concern, particularly in relation to psychological risk factors. This study examines the … Read more

Faculty Sponsor: Profesor Kaparakis Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/92427708296 Joseph (Joe) Kwon I’m a current sophomore at Wesleyan University from Austin Texas, studying Economics & Psychology. I’m very interested in the intersection of data analytics and economics, I’ll be joining Tricentis as a Data Analytics Intern in summer 2026 and in summer 2027 I’ll be joining … Read more

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95755415342 Sumedha Mahesh Sumedha Mahesh is a junior at Wesleyan University majoring in Government and Global South Asian Studies with a concentration in International Relations. She is interested in studying the legitimacy and strength of international institutions as well as domestic bureaucracies. Apart from school, Sumedha is part of Wesleyan’s Mock Trial … Read more

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94996653007 Hux Schupfer Hux Schupfer is Sophomore double majoring in Government and Philosophy at Wesleyan with a minor in Human Rights Advocacy. His academic work is oriented around Social Justice Philosophy and American Politics. Outside of the classroom, Hux has a career interest in Human Rights Law, as well as Music Business. … Read more

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Kaparakis Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/97316846743 Robert Clemens I am a government and environmental studies major in the class of 2026, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. This summer, I interned at The Fortune Society in West Harlem and made a data visualization project on Bluebikes in the Boston area (view here). This semester, I wrote … Read more

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96138953849 Emily Krauss I am a first year student at Wesleyan University from Eugene Oregon. I am planning on double majoring in Government and Economics and am also a member of the women’s varsity volleyball team. Abstract: Currently the United States is facing a mental health crisis, that was exacerbated by COVID-19. … Read more