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Undergraduate Research Journal : 2021

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2021

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Nuclear Physics Applications Through the Lens of Undergraduate Research
—Tristan Anderson (Mentor: Karl J. Slifer)

Tristan radiates enthusiasm for the potential practical applications of nuclear physics in his commentary. He hopes to energize readers about nuclear physics by sharing what he has learned from research in this field.

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yoga mat
The Effects of Instagram’s Fitspiration on the Health and Well-Being of Women
—Ciara Devereaux and Grace McGrew (Mentor: Jolie B. Wormwood)

Inspired by their own experiences viewing fitspiration on Instagram, Ciara and Grace explored how these posts affect mental health, and how different types of content affect people differently.

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Why Is Our Politics So Polarized? The New Hampshire Political System and the Rural/Urban Split
—Ben Mackillop (Mentor: Dante J. Scala)

Ben Mackillop’s research into NH politics was perfectly timed in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. While his preliminary results surprised him, it also helped him refine his focus in an attempt to understand why.

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Mannesto
Learning to Code Human Behavior
—Jennika Mannesto (Mentor: Jill M. Trumbell)

Observation is a key component of human development and family studies. An aspiring teacher, Jennika shares her research experiences observing children and their parents to learn more about human behavior.

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Mercer
Becoming a Researcher During the COVID-19 Pandemic
—Samuel Mercer (Mentor: Nan Yi)

The year 2020 forced many undergraduate students to shift their carefully crafted research plans and revise their focus due to campus and laboratory closures. Samuel Mercer was no exception, and what he gained from the experience surpassed even his own expectations.

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okuniewicz
Extracting Bankfull Widths and Stream Slopes from New England Rivers
—Daniel J. Okuniewicz Jr. (Mentor: Anne Lightbody)

Daniel's research shows how understanding river measurements can help us plan for land management and climate change effects such as flooding, and highlights the value of high-resolution remote sensing in gathering accurate data.

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rita
Occupational Therapy via Telehealth for Families Raising Children with Autism
—Carli Rita (Mentor: Sarah Smith)

Carli planned her occupational therapy research for a telehealth format. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she was fortunate to already have these plans in place and her research on helping families with autistic children became even more relevant.

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Sarris
LGBTQ+ Oral History: The Power of Community and Individual Stories
—Aliya Sarris (Mentor: Holly Cashman)

With funding from the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), Aliya transcribed oral histories of LGBTQ+ community members in the Seacoast area and learned the value of researcher positionality.

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smith
Refugee Composers of the Twentieth Century: The Impact of Displacement on Musical Identity During World War II
—Kylie Smith (Mentor: Rose Pruiksma)

Kylie’s research into the experiences of music composers who were refugees during World War II built her knowledge of twentieth-century music and inspired an interest in the experiences of today’s refugee musicians.

Read more »
stetson
Understanding Interpersonal Trust and Task-Unrelated Thought Through Computer-Mediated Health Conversations
—Tyler Stetson (Mentor: Caitlin Mills)

Effective communication in a virtual environment is more important than ever. Motivated by a desire to help healthcare providers improve telehealth experiences and deliver more positive outcomes, Tyler's research focused on the nuances of computer-mediated communication. 

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Stinson
Sexuality and Regional Dialects in Southern New Hampshire
—Hayden Stinson (Mentor: Rachel Steindel Burdin)

All social identities, whether related to heritage, gender, race, or sexuality, come along with a complex web of associated meanings. Hayden explores the interrelation of social identity, language variation, and context in this analysis of gay male speech in New Hampshire. 

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Research Articles

yoga mat
The Effects of Instagram’s Fitspiration on the Health and Well-Being of Women
—Ciara Devereaux and Grace McGrew (Mentor: Jolie B. Wormwood)

Inspired by their own experiences viewing fitspiration on Instagram, Ciara and Grace explored how these posts affect mental health, and how different types of content affect people differently.

Read more »
Mannesto
Learning to Code Human Behavior
—Jennika Mannesto (Mentor: Jill M. Trumbell)

Observation is a key component of human development and family studies. An aspiring teacher, Jennika shares her research experiences observing children and their parents to learn more about human behavior.

Read more »
okuniewicz
Extracting Bankfull Widths and Stream Slopes from New England Rivers
—Daniel J. Okuniewicz Jr. (Mentor: Anne Lightbody)

Daniel's research shows how understanding river measurements can help us plan for land management and climate change effects such as flooding, and highlights the value of high-resolution remote sensing in gathering accurate data.

Read more »
rita
Occupational Therapy via Telehealth for Families Raising Children with Autism
—Carli Rita (Mentor: Sarah Smith)

Carli planned her occupational therapy research for a telehealth format. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she was fortunate to already have these plans in place and her research on helping families with autistic children became even more relevant.

Read more »
smith
Refugee Composers of the Twentieth Century: The Impact of Displacement on Musical Identity During World War II
—Kylie Smith (Mentor: Rose Pruiksma)

Kylie’s research into the experiences of music composers who were refugees during World War II built her knowledge of twentieth-century music and inspired an interest in the experiences of today’s refugee musicians.

Read more »
stetson
Understanding Interpersonal Trust and Task-Unrelated Thought Through Computer-Mediated Health Conversations
—Tyler Stetson (Mentor: Caitlin Mills)

Effective communication in a virtual environment is more important than ever. Motivated by a desire to help healthcare providers improve telehealth experiences and deliver more positive outcomes, Tyler's research focused on the nuances of computer-mediated communication. 

Read more »
Stinson
Sexuality and Regional Dialects in Southern New Hampshire
—Hayden Stinson (Mentor: Rachel Steindel Burdin)

All social identities, whether related to heritage, gender, race, or sexuality, come along with a complex web of associated meanings. Hayden explores the interrelation of social identity, language variation, and context in this analysis of gay male speech in New Hampshire. 

Read more »

Commentaries

Nuclear Physics Applications Through the Lens of Undergraduate Research
—Tristan Anderson (Mentor: Karl J. Slifer)
Why Is Our Politics So Polarized? The New Hampshire Political System and the Rural/Urban Split
—Ben Mackillop (Mentor: Dante J. Scala)
Becoming a Researcher During the COVID-19 Pandemic
—Samuel Mercer (Mentor: Nan Yi)
LGBTQ+ Oral History: The Power of Community and Individual Stories
—Aliya Sarris (Mentor: Holly Cashman)

Mentor Highlights

Jill Thorson
—Erin Trainer
Nan Yi
—Erin Trainer

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