Psychiatric-Substance Use Disorder Comorbidity: Associations Across CNS Drug Categories

Faculty Sponsor: Faculty Name Goes Here Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Yehrim Hwang  Yehrim is a senior double majoring in computer science and psychology. She is from College Station, Texas and attended high school in Concord Academy. In her free time, she enjoys seeing the sun. Abstract: This study examined the relationship between non-substance psychiatric … Read more

The Relationship Between Financial Well-Being and Short Term vs Long Term Financial Behavior

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Devin Prettyman Devin is from Pittsburgh, PA and is currently a sophomore at Wesleyan majoring in economics and government. On campus, he is a member of the men’s lacrosse team and the Wesleyan Investment Group. Devin also enjoys learning about new ski equipment and reading about market news.  Abstract: This … Read more

The Association between Highest Level of Education in a Household and Financial Well Being among Families With and Without Children

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Colin Tsay I am a current freshman looking to major in both Economics and Mathematics. I am a member of the Varsity Men’s Soccer Team. My hometown is Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. I am actively pursuing career opportunities within the Finance industry. Abstract: In an ever changing world, the education … Read more

The Association Between Education and Financial Success

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Mateo Neighbors I am a junior transfer that is majoring in Government and Data Analysis. My hometown is Montclair, New Jersey. At Wesleyan, I am on the men’s soccer team and enjoy the day to day of being with my friends. Currently I am pursuing the path of becoming a … Read more

The Association Between Physical Activity on the Onset of Depression

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Sarah Porter Sarah Porter is a first-year student at Wesleyan University.  She plans to major in Psychology.   Abstract: Depression is a very common experience for American adults, with one in five adults experiencing depression in their lifetime. Depression symptoms include–but are not limited to–persistent feelings of sadness, angry outbursts, … Read more

The Association between Family Dynamics during Adolescence and Higher Education Attainment in Adulthood

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Melanie Garcia Melanie Garcia is a graduating senior majoring in English. While taking Applied Data Analysis, she learned SAS to conduct statistical research and interpret data into profound findings. As a critical thinker, she is passionate about using data as a storytelling tool. Abstract: Although college access has increased over … Read more

The Association between Television usage and times spent with friends among adolescents ages 12-21 controlling for Sex

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Dierker Live Poster Session: Zoom Link   Douglas Forbes I am a psychology major and data analytics minor on the Wesleyan football team. Originally from New York City, I enjoy data analysis because it can uncover new insights. Abstract:This study examines the relationship between television watching and social interactions among adolescents aged … Read more

The Association Between Perceived Social Support in Adolescence and Prosocial Behavior in Adulthood

Faculty Sponsor: Lisa Dierker Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Kiran Eastman  Hi! I’m Kiran a College of Letters and perspective psychology major. I enjoy hiking, biking, snowboarding, and reading. I am very interested in the study of consciousness and constructions of selfhood. Abstract Adolescents’ social support systems influence well-being. Social exchange theory posits that individuals … Read more

The Association of Early-Life Health Education and Prevalence of Chronic Illness Later in Life

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Liam McCarthy Prospective Economics major with a data analysis minor. I play on the Wesleyan lacrosse team. Over the summer I enjoy learning about microeconomic trends in the south pacific. I also enjoy books 1,3, and 6 of the Harry Potter series.    Abstract: This study examines the relationship between … Read more

The Association between an Individual’s Satisfaction with the Democratic Process and their Political Ideology 

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Dierker Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Izzy Bailey Hello! I am a junior at Wesleyan University from McLean, Virginia (right outside of DC). I am currently pursuing a double major in Government & American Studies with pre-law aspirations. Outside of the classroom, I love my job working with the Office of Residential … Read more