Earning Distinction in the Field of Concentration requires more than scholarly achievement, but an academic prowess to explore a topic of interest through a significant research project. Below are only the most recent incredible projects our seniors have completed during their time at Emmanuel through travel, internships and focused research.
Maria Amodeo
Cutting the cellular brakes: Characterizing the role of Hrp1 in pre-mature transcription termination
Advisor(s): Jason Kuehner, Ph.D.
John Cavanaugh
Life on a sand grain: Tintinnid ciliates unexpectedly attach to sand grains as a part of their life cycle
Advisor(s): Paul March, Ph.D.
Samantha Coté
Belonging in Biology: Biology labs in a remote world
Advisor(s): Ben Slavitskiy, Ph.D. Anupama Seshan, Ph.D.
Katheryne Esqueda
Understanding the neurons linked to reproduction and fertility: DREADD-induced silencing of kisspeptin neurons in the posterodorsal medial amygdala in female mice
Advisor(s): Elizabeth McCarthy Ph.D. Victor Navarro, Ph.D.
Emma Johnson
Nutrition: Could it be the key to enhancing immunity and combatting COVID-19 in elderly individuals?
Advisor(s): Natalie Karagodsky, Ph.D.
Megan Long
A platform for discovery and characterization of transcription factor-RNA Polymerase interactions in bacteria
Advisor(s): Padraig Deighan, Ph.D.
Shane Mitchell
Cellular stress relief: Pre-mature transcription termination is a biologically significant regulator of the DNA damage response
Advisor(s): Jason Kuehner, Ph.D.
Kayla Oliveira
Cleavage data under construction: the development of computer vision tools for biophysical particle analysis
Advisor(s): Allen Price, Ph.D.
Cassandra Pietryski
Exploring optimal Insertion of GFP into elongation factor LepA to create a functional fusion protein utilizing course-based undergraduate research
Advisor(s): Anupama Seshan, Ph.D. Derek Lau, Ph.D. Liane Hartnett, Ph.D.
Carrie Rodriguez
Exploring the effects of a viral infection mimic during pregnancy on spatial expression of an autism-associated protein
Advisor(s): Matthew Anderson M.D., Ph.D.
Cali Sweitzer
Refining the C.U.R.E. to tuberculosis: Updates to a course-based undergraduate research experience
Advisor(s): Padraig Deighan, Ph.D.
Timothy Hedspeth
Analysis of Carcinogenic Mutations on Chromosome 1 using Probability Functions
Advisor(s): Yulia Dementieva, Ph.D.
Christopher Reilly
Statistical Analysis of Color Perception in Languages without a Writing System
Advisor(s): Yulia Dementieva, Ph.D.
Kayla Beiter
Knowing the Killer, Avoiding the Crime: Identification and Parasocial Interaction in True Crime Consumers
Advisor(s): Mark Flynn, Ph.D.
Felice Cabral
I Ain’t Watching That: Black Trauma Films, Twitter Discourse, and the Black Experience
Advisor(s): Mark Flynn, Ph.D. Caitlin Lawson, Ph.D.
Emily Geary
Resisting Individualism: 'Self-Care,' 'Community Care,' and the Politics of Wellness on Instagram
Advisor(s): Caitlin Lawson, Ph.D.
Jacob Manchester
New friends in old places: White Audiences’ Engagement with Black Characters on Screen
Advisor(s): Andrea McDonnell, Ph.D.
Carly Silva
Romanticizing Romance: How Idealized Romance Media Influences Young Adults' Confidence and Satisfaction in Relationships
Advisor(s): Mark Flynn, Ph.D.
Conor Coleman
Examining Economic Allocation and Impact of Hosting the World Cup on Emerging Economies
Advisor(s): Rebecca Moryl, Ph.D. John Barrett, M.S.
Luca DePalma
Increasing Low-Income Financial Literacy through Behavioral Economic Solutions
Advisor(s): Rebecca Moryl, Ph.D. Florencia Gabriele, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Irwin
Examining the Labor Market in Major League Baseball
Advisor(s): Rebecca Moryl, Ph.D. John Barrett, M.S.
Lindsey Murphy
Energy Alternatives for Utah: Incentivizing Consumers and Producers to Sustainably Source Their Energy
Advisor(s): Rebecca Moryl, Ph.D. Shuyi Jiang, Ph.D.
Meaghan Price
The Effects of Agricultural Commodity Price Shocks on Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from 1997-2017
Advisor(s): Rebecca Moryl, Ph.D. Florencia Gabriele, Ph.D.
Jenna DelMastro
Teaching and Learning During a Pandemic: The Emmanuel Education Department’s Best Teaching Practices and Strategies
Advisor(s): Lisa Schneier, Ph.D.
Catherine Hayes
Forming the Band of Brothers: Homosociality and National Identity in British War Cinema
Advisor(s): Kelly McGuire, Ph.D.
Conor Coleman
Analyzing if valuation methodologies maintain accuracy with evolving companies
Advisor(s): Lenard Guida, M.B.A.
Alexandria Fincher
The Trip Around the World: Hallucinogenic Influence on the Counterculture of the 1960s
Advisor(s): Jeffrey Fortin, Ph.D.
Margaret Hannon
The Experience of the Irish Immigrant Women in America During Post-famine Emigration
Advisor(s): Jeffrey Fortin, Ph.D.
Karen Luu
Role of Religion within Back to Africa Movements
Advisor(s): Jeffrey Fortin, Ph.D.
Jacob Manchester
Boston Stereotypes in Film
Advisor(s): Jeffrey Fortin, Ph.D.
Isabella Rocha-Rodriguez
Black-owned Business in a Post-2020 Society: Systemic Barriers to Capital Equity
Advisor(s): Kelly Basile, Ph.D.
Matthew King
Sit or Sell: Predicting Profitability in the Sneaker Resale Market
Advisor(s): Rebecca Hehn, M.S.
Margaret Rosemond
El bilinguismo y los negocios entre los Estados Unidos y México
Advisor(s): José Álvarez-Fernández, Ph.D.
Carol Abedelnour
Performance on Trail Making Test for Individuals with Psychosis
Advisor(s): Melanie Leussis, Ph.D.
Giulia Benvenuto
The Emergence of the Muslim Democratic Party: The Case of Tunisia's Ennahda Party
Advisor(s): Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Lenore Martin, Ph.D.
Caelyn Faria
Voter Suppression and Race: How the Shelby County vs. Holder Decision Undermines Democracy in the United States
Advisor(s): Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Adam Silver, Ph.D.
Ashleigh Litcofsky
Economic Incentives for Environmental Policy: Tourism in Southern Europe
Advisor(s): Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Adam Silver, Ph.D.
Dina Malual
The Criminalization of Immigration: An Analysis of the Intersectionality of Race and Immigration
Advisor(s): Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Katrin Križ, Ph.D.
Mary Pociask
SNAP and Food Insecurity in the United States
Advisor(s): Petros Vamvakas, Ph.D. Adam Silver, Ph.D.
Italia Camillone
Understanding the Differences in Career/Work Values of Emerging and Established Adults
Advisor(s): Clare Mehta, Ph.D.
Dylan O'Dell
Relationship Between Body Talk and Body Satisfaction
Advisor(s): Linda Lin, Ph.D.
Alice Hibara
Conceptualizing Adult Identity: A Quantitative Study on Emerging and Established Adults
Advisor(s): Clare Mehta, Ph.D.
Sophia Mello
Comparing College Student and Adult Attitudes toward E-Cigarettes
Advisor(s): Linda Lin, Ph.D.
Keaton Bergeron
Volunteer Retention in a Food Justice Nonprofit
Advisor(s): Catherine Bueker, Ph.D.
Kathleen Guerin
Failing to Connect the Past to the Present: Findings from the Social Studies Standards of Massachusetts and South Carolina
Advisor(s): Katrin Križ, Ph.D.
Kelly Truong
Cancel Culture: The Practice of Boycotting, Educating, and Ceasing Engagement to Achieve Accountability and Remove Harmful Discourse
Advisor(s): Ivy Krull, Ph.D.
Selena Malaterra
Performance Activism vs. Performative Activism: The Contradictions within Social Justice Theater When the Institution is upheld by Inequality
Advisor(s): Scott Gagnon, M.A.
Nick grew up in a family of medical professionals—his mother and grandmother are both nurses and his father is a paramedic. “I’ve always been surrounded with medical jargon and stories of health incidents, crises, and the rewarding benefits of providing care,” he said.
For Nadel, the stage is her “second home,” and the community she’s found within Emmanuel’s Theater program, a second family. While she originally thought she would pursue college theater as a hobby, she soon realized the work would define her student experience and provide a foundation for life beyond Emmanuel.
Prior to coming to Emmanuel, Gianna had never heard of the field of sociology, but was very familiar and passionate about issues of crime and justice. Her time at Emmanuel helped her to not only put a name—but also, a purpose—to that passion.
Propelled by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, students and faculty in the Mathematics Department are studying the rate of evolution in spatially structured populations using evolutionary graph theory, which may inform the estimation of important events in our evolutionary past, such as when humans split from our closest primate relatives.
Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Studies Mark Flynn and Tristyn Suprenant ’20 take a look at food advertisements and the effects of mindfulness on television binge watching.
In collaboration with Emmanuel graduate, Kierstin Giunco ’17, Associated Professor of Education Christine Leighton and current student Kayla Balthazar '20 are working with local elementary students to deepen reading engagement and comprehension.
As her research in economics education has focused on innovation in the classroom and finding ways to help students apply economic theories to real-world situations, students are vital in every aspect to Associate Professor of Economics Rebecca Moryl’s work.
When choosing a college, Eileen knew two things for sure—that she would be able to get to know her professors and peers and that she wanted to be in an area in which she would have myriad opportunities in the research and medicine.
Growing up in a suburban town outside of Boston, going to college in the city had always been a goal for Jake. After touring Emmanuel's campus he felt it had the perfect mixture of “small campus feel and big city appeal.”
When Melissa started at Emmanuel, she chose what she believed to be two separate and distinct majors—studio art and history—to fulfill her both her personal and professional interests.
Kai has always had the inclination to try to make any situation better. When he was searching for colleges, Emmanuel's social justice mission resounded deeply with his ideals of supporting those who need the help.
Robert’s interest in the workings of the wider world grew in 2011 as the Arab Spring became international news. “I love history,” he said, “so knowing the history of the states as well as their current affairs made their actions and interactions much more interesting to me.”
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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