Correlates of Death Penalty Support: The Role of Education and Political Affiliation

Live Poster Session:https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96279598504 Eloise Linas Eloise Linas is a freshman at Wesleyan University studying psychology and studio art. Her academic interests include the intersection of social behavior, public opinion, and identity. Abstract: This study examines whether educational attainment and political party affiliation independently predict attitudes toward the death penalty. It researched to what extent do … Read more

The Association between Cigarette Smoking and Cocaine Use and Suicidal Ideation

Name: Joshua Jung-Dolinger Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96954273134 Joshua Jung-Dolinger I am a prospective double major in Government and Economics with a minor in Data Analysis in the Class of 2029. I’m originally from Maine, and I’m interested in developing strong quantitative and research skills as I continue my academic work at Wesleyan.

The Role of Sleep Habits in the Exercise-Mental Health Relationship Among Adolescents

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Daniel Irish Freshman Class of 29′, Prospective Economics and Psychology Major and Data Analysis Minor. Member of the Cross-Country and Track and Field Team at Wesleyan University Abstract: Pediatric emergency department visits related to mental health from 2011 to 2020 had almost doubled, and it remains unclear whether sleep behaviors in … Read more

From Adolescence to Adulthood: Family Structure on Happiness 

Faculty Sponsor: Kiara Frazier Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/98194354380 Kiara Frazier Kiara Frazier is a Junior at Wesleyan University, studying Science and Technology Studies grew up in Brooklyn, NY. During her free time, she dances and sings. She also ran Track. Abstract: Family is one of the most important social institutions shaping individual development. Experiences during … Read more

The Association Between Self-Perceived Weight and Mental Health in Adolescents

Faculty Sponsor: Maryam Gooyabadi Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/92309626995 Ethan Dangel Ethan is a sophomore at Wesleyan studying Economics and Data Science. He is a member of Wesleyan’s Track and Field team for whom he throws the discus and hammer. Ethan is a long time fitness enthusiast which is what drove him to chose a topic … Read more

The Association Between Type of Social Support and School Absenteeism in School Among Adolescents

Name: Riley Blount Abstract: This study examines the relationship between the types of social support adolescents receive and the frequency of school absences. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), was used to compare students who rely on parental support, those who rely on other non-parental adults, and those without any “parental” adult … Read more

The Association of a Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Mental Health

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/2615504090 Zeke Bierman Zeke Bierman is a freshman at Wesleyan University majoring in Sociology and Art History. Zeke is from Los Angeles, California. Zeke selected his topic about mental health’s association to eating habits because of his interest in the stigma around diet culture, especially growing up in a place where it … Read more

Demographic Differences in Asian American Views of Affirmative Action

Live Poster Session: 5/1 Zoom, 1-2pm https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93582065415 Aarushi Bahadur Aarushi is a freshman at Wesleyan University. She is majoring in the College of Social Studies.  Abstract: The Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard decision resulted in the dismantling of affirmative action policies at Harvard and UNC. Although Asian plaintiffs supported “colorblind” framing, Asian American perspectives … Read more

Change in Abortion Opinion among U.S. Adults since the Overturn of Roe v Wade

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95276693014 Chloe Bayle I am a Neuroscience, and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry major at Wesleyan University currently researching potential small-molecule drugs for restoring the activity of p53, the tumor suppressor protein. My interests lie in computational biophysics research that aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies for human diseases. Abstract: Since the overturn … Read more

Insurance Status, Socioeconomic Position, and Unmet Need for Substance Use Disorder

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/92773552495 Austin Halsey I am a senior at Wesleyan University studying mathematics and music. Following graduation, I will be working in biostatistics and hope to further explore the intersection of quantitative big data and public health research. My interests include statistical regression analysis and the application of data-driven research to improve outcomes … Read more