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

The Association Between Well-Being and Opinion of American Politics

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Teddy Benchley I’m a sophomore here at Wesleyan studying psychology! My interests are sports, languages, history, and politics, and I’m especially interested in political data in the context of the upcoming presidential election.  Abstract: Politics are an essential part of every country’s identity, as the legislations of government play a … Read more