The Association between Gambling Behavior and Alcohol Use Disorder

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/98862306543 Connor Sutherland Connor is a Junior Economics major at Wesleyan University, where he plays on the Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey team. When not in Middletown, Connecticut, Connor resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Abstract: The co-occurrence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and gambling is a significant public health concern, yet the factors that … Read more

Association between Quality of Parent-Adolescent Relationship and Adolescent Sexual Activity

Faculty Sponsor: Jennifer S. Rose Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/4539158045 Jazmin Alvarez Jazmin Alvarez Izaguirre is a senior at Wesleyan University double-majoring in the College of Education Studies and Department of Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a Minor in Global Engagement. She is originally from Houston, TX. Interested in women’s public health and culturally responsive … Read more

The Association Between Weekly Activity and Trouble Sleeping in Middle-aged Adults

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94405847007 Jonathan Groth I’m from Newburyport, Massachusetts, and now a sophomore at Wesleyan University, where I major in Economics and minor in Data Analysis. Alongside my coursework, I stay active in Men’s Ice Hockey and participate in Foss Hill Financial Group, Wesleyan Investment Club, and Delta Kappa Epsilon. Abstract: Using nationally representative … Read more

Methods of Childhood Financial Socialization vs. Long-Term Financial Well Being

Name: Lachlan Simmers Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/94167225608 Lachlan Simmers My name is Lachlan Simmers, I am a junior Economics major and Data Analysis minor at Wesleyan. I am interested in the research of financial outcomes and my project will examine the relationship between childhood financial socialization and financial well-being. Abstract: Existing research surrounding the relationship … Read more

Family History of Depression and Use of Antidepressants

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Rose Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Emma Lucchese My name is Emma Lucchese. I moved from Italy to Chicago in 2013, and now am sophomore studying Economics and Psychology major with a minor in Data Analysis, and also on the Women’s Hockey Team. Abstract: The goal of this study was to test … Read more

The Association Between Generational Status and Well-Being

Faculty Sponsor: Faculty Name Goes Here Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Chloe Basch Chloe Basch is a junior at Wesleyan University Majoring in Romance Languages and Literatures. She works as a Teaching Assistant for the course: “Life Writing: Writing About the Self and From Experience”, and is pursuing independent research on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.   Abstract: … Read more

The Relationship Between Alchohol Abuse and Depression

Live Poster Sessionhttps://us05web.zoom.us/j/85464795387?pwd=aWadMGHZGjMR4BSBKOBdtyN16GZXpL Roman Xavier Martinez A student of Wesleyan’s class of 2027, Roman Martinez hopes to discover the relationship between alcohol abuse and depression through this project. Abstract: Studies have found depression to be a contributing factor that leads to alcohol overconsumption, though research varies (Brière et al., 2014; Gilman et al., 2001; Boden … Read more

The Association between Adolescent Financial Education and Financial Well-being 

Live Poster Session: Here Samuel Punter Samuel Punter is a current sophomore at Wesleyan University pursuing a major in Archaeology, and a minor in economics. His academic work includes his current participation in an environmental archaeology lab researching the effects of mass deforestation on climate, and its subsequent effects on ancient society. Abstract: Low levels … Read more

Comparative Analysis of Cross-Resistance to Insecticide-Synergist Combinations in Four Drosophila Species

Faculty Sponsor: Valerie Nazzaro Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95772835348 Dane Adams 2nd Year at Wesleyan University. Works in Coolon and Taylor Lab Abstract:With continual insect resistance to man-made insecticides at a high rate, insects have developed resistance against toxins that plants use to deter pests. As a result, several methods have evolved within insects to resist … Read more

Engaging in any physical activities early on in life can lead to a healthier mind and body later in life between both males and females. 

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95350064010 Connor Haney My name is Connor Haney, and I am a football player at Wesleyan University. I chose this project because physical activity is something I am genuinely passionate about. I wanted to explore how engaging in physical activity during childhood can influence various aspects of health and well being later … Read more