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The Relationship Between Attitudes on Social Security Spending, Income, and Party Affiliation in the United States, 1984–2024

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99139115918 Daniel Chehimi Daniel is currently a junior double-majoring in Economics and Government with a concentration in International Relations. He is also minoring in Middle East Studies. He is Lebanese-American, and loves to travel! Abstract: This study examines how income and party affiliation jointly shape attitudes toward Social Security spending in the … Read more

Investigating the Relationship Between Religious Adherence and Self Reported Health and Social Isolation at the County Level

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/91765459172 Jonah Keating Hi! My name is Jonah and I am a sophomore at Wesleyan University, double majoring in Government and Music. I love to play guitar, throw fire, and cook. I am an amalgamation of data. A construct to be analyzed, I am the class, I am the code, I am … Read more

Race and Ethnicity of driver and Traffic Stop Outcome in Connecticut: Associations with Intervention Techniques and Dispositions

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/97811147404 Sandra Song Sandra is a first-year student, planning to major in Computer Science and Economics. Abstract: Traffic stops are among the most common forms of interaction between civilians and law enforcement, yet they have been widely scrutinized for potential racial and ethnic disparities.  This study examines whether race and ethnicity are … Read more

The Association between the Ability to Open up to Family Members and Autobiographical Memory among Midlife Adults

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/91293523227 Steven Tu QAC 201, Section 2 – Wesleyan University Steven Tu is a freshman at Wesleyan University majoring in Psychology and CIS(Earth & Environmental Science), and minoring in Data Science. Steven is from Shenzhen, China. His research interests revolve around cognitive and behavioral psychology. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys photography, … Read more

The Association Between Perception of Global Warming Harm and Opposition for Oil Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94896937595 Josie Dickman Josie is a senior at Wesleyan University majoring in Science Technology Studies and minoring in Environmental Studies. She is interested in the intersection of environmental conservation and community organizing and hopes to pursue a career aligned with these interests. Outside of school, you can find her meditating, hiking, playing … Read more

Food Insecurity and Mental Distress at the County Level

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/91201926368 Dahlia Cedarbaum Hello! I am a junior at Wesleyan University, majoring in Biology and Science, Technology and Society. On campus, I am a member of the Student Health Advisory Committee, the club tennis team, and the Cardinal Sinners (an acapella group). I am super interested in public health and nutrition, so … Read more

The Association between Age at First Sexual Intercourse and High Risk Sexual Behavior among Adolescents in the United States

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Faculty Sponsor: Professor Jennifer Rose Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95138209717 Xander Strulovic Lord Xander Strulovic Lord (he/him) is a Math Major– Class of ’28. Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a pressing public health concern in the United States, with early sexual initiation identified as a key risk factor for subsequent high-risk sexual behavior. This study … Read more

The Association between Household Income, Perceived Relative Income, and Perceived Financial Trajectory and Financial Satisfaction among U.S. Adults

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Faculty Sponsor: Maryam Gooyabadi Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93919932492 Gavin Sendar Gavin is a sophomore at Wesleyan University, majoring in Economics and Mathematics and minoring in Data Analysis. He is a member of the varsity golf team and is originally from Edina, Minnesota. He is particularly interested in real-world economic behavior. Abstract:Financial satisfaction reflects how individuals … Read more

The Association between Place of Residence and Support for Government Spending on Cities

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96678570264 Raef Galicia Raef Galicia is a sophomore at Wesleyan University, double majoring in Government and East Asian Studies. Raef selected his current research topic due to his interests in urban policy, city development, and the ways in which lived environments influence political attitudes. Abstract: Public attitudes toward government spending have long … Read more

Racial Differences in the Association between Religious Affiliation and Support for Capital Punishment among U.S. Adults

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Harry Malcoun Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95795462633 Harry Malcoun QAC 201, Section 4 – Wesleyan University My name is Harry Malcoun, and I am a Sophomore from Chicago, Illinois. I am double-majoring in Film Studies and Government, and minoring in Civic Engagement. Abstract: This project investigates the relationship between religious affiliation and support for the death … Read more