Anthropology
- Cristina Liquori ‘10
Topic: Napa Valley Tourism
Advisor: George Gmelch
Biology
- Pieter Boskin ‘10
Topic: Kinetics of phagocyte knockdown and recovery in the basal chordate Botyllus schlosseri
Advisor: Robert Lauzon
- Juan Canales ‘10
Topic: Exploring the molecular, structural, and functional aspects of Palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 (Ppt2) in Drosophila melanogaster through a multidisciplinary computational approach
Advisor: Quynh Chu-LaGraff
- Tyler Cross ‘10
Topic: A comparison of techniques in removing Japanese barberry
Advisor: Jeff Corbin
- Maria Dzialo ‘10
Topic: Molecular dissection of a caveolin interacting motif in the follicle stimulating hormone receptor
Advisor: Brian Cohen
- Rivka Fidel ‘10
Topic: Analysis of Blue Lupin nutritional quality with respect to growing conditions and host suitability
Advisor: Steve Rice
- Matthew Hanley ‘11
Topic: Investigating the function of PKA in the mushroom fungus schizophyllum commune
Advisor: Stephen Horton
- Shabana Hoosein ‘11
Topic: Response of forest community to fire within first two years
Advisor: Jeff Corbin
- Natalie Koncki ‘10
Topic: The environmental impact of forest biofuels
Advisor: Jeff Corbin
- Nikhil Kothari ‘10
Topic: The sugar transporter sts 1 and its’ regulation of the B mating-type pathway in S. commune
Advisor: Steven Horton
- Kathleen O’Connor ‘10
Topic: Immune trade-offs in meso-mammals, Sciurids or shrews
Advisor: Kathleen LoGuidice
- Patrick O’Hern ‘11
Topic: Identification of genes interacting with Palmitoyl protein thioesterase 1 during embryonic neurogenesis
Advisor: Quynh Chu-LaGraff
- Suzanne Ostrow ‘11
Topic: Immune trade-offs in meso-mammals, Sciurids or shrews
Advisor: Kathleen LoGuidice
- Alyssa Simeone ‘11
Topic: Examining evidence for water absorption in the intestine of Leucoraja erinacea
Advisor: Nicole Theodosiou
Chemistry
- Sujana Adhikari ‘12
Topic: Gas sensors based on aerogels
Advisor: Mary Carroll
- Valerie Angell ‘10
Topic: Developing and testing libraries of pyrrolidine-triazoles: A new class of organocatalysts
Advisor: James Adrian
- Dillon Betancourt ‘10
Topic: Cloning a metacaspase from S. commune
Advisor: Kristin Fox
- Justin Blau ‘09
Topic: Thermal studies of polyaniline nanostructures for applications in solar cell devices
Advisor: Michael Hagerman
- Lauren Brown ‘11
Topic: Fabrication and characterization of titania and silica-titania aerogels
Advisor: Mary Carroll
- Rachel Eastman ‘10
Topic: Isolation and identification of anti-parasitic compounds in Paulownia tomentosa: The survival of the Allegheny woodrat
Advisor: Joanne Kehlbeck
- Rachel Gray ‘10
Topic: Proline, simplest enzyme, catalysis of the 1,4-conjugate addition of N-substituted sulfona
Advisor: James Adrian
- Paul Hebert ‘10
Topic: Spectroscopic analysis of the binding of perfluorochemicals to serum albumin
Advisor: Laura MacManus-Spencer
- Alison Kracunas ‘11
Topic: Photochemical degradation of ultraviolet filter chemicals
Advisor: Laura MacManus-Spencer
- Jackie Krolick ‘10
Topic: Synthesis and assessment of novel molecular transporters containing the guanidinium moiety
Advisor: Joanne Kehlbeck
- Sangin Lee ‘10
Topic: Electrospinning of conductive polymer nanofiber mats for solar applications
Advisor: Michael Hagerman
- Darrin Liau ‘11
Topic: Hybrid inorganic-organic membranes based on nafion/laponite nanocomposites
Advisor: Michael Hagerman
- Reshad Mahmud ‘11
Topic: Development of experiments for a new course: “Painting: Science and Art”
Advisor: Mary Carroll
- Katie Morris ‘11
Topic: The synthesis and evaluation of novel molecular transporters
Advisor: Joanne Kehlbeck
- Kenneth Skorenko ‘10
Topic: Controlled morphology of Laponite clay using cryogenic freezing
Advisor: Michael Hagerman
- Clancy Slack ‘11
Topic: Use of NMR in identifying the active component of complex biological mixtures
Advisor: Joanne Kehlbeck
- Zach Smith ‘10
Topic: Isolation and identification of biologically active compounds in Paulownia tomentosa
Advisor: Joanne Kehlbeck
- Michael Topka ‘09
Topic: AFM studies on polyaniline and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrene sulfonate)
Advisor: Michael Hagerman
Classics
- Rachel Hogue ‘11
Topic: Comparative analysis of ancient Greek literary texts (NSF-CPATH Computation Initiative)
Advisor: Tarik Wareh
Computer Science
- Carley Jacobson ‘10
Topic: Graphical visualization of cascading selective
Advisor: Aaron Cass
- Petr Smejkal (exchange student)
Topic: Reinforcement learning in natural language generation
Advisor: Kristina Striegnitz
- Paul Tunison ‘11
Topic: Second life tour guide: A project in direction giving and receiving
Advisor: Kristina Striegnitz
Economics
- Ondrej Kubera (exchange student)
Topic: computation of dynamic models in economics
Advisor: Stephen Schmidt
- Emily LaCroix ‘11
Topic: Home values and private and Catholic schools
Advisor: Stephen Schmidt
- Brian Matthews ‘10
Topic: Investment policy statements and 403b plans
Advisor: Tomas Dvorak
Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Konstantin Avdashenko ‘10
Topic: An advanced wearable running monitor
Advisor: Shane Cotter
- Demarcus Hamm ‘10
Topic: Sensor networks
Advisor: Cherrice Traver
- Angela McLelland ‘11
Topic: Labelling phase transitions in lung pressure contours of speech utterance
Advisor: Helen Hanson
- Conor O’Reilly ‘10
Topic: A bi-directional, non-invasive direct neural sensor and stimulator array
Advisor: James Hedrick
- Alexander Perkins ‘10
Topic: A portable fall detection system based on arduino platform
Advisor: Shane Cotter
- Zach Polen ‘10
Topic: Acoustic cues to syllable-final stop consonants
Advisor: Helen Hanson
Engineering
- Trevor Porter ‘11
Topic: Get a Second Life
Advisor: Ashraf Ghaly
- Elias Samia ‘11
Topic: Use of industrial refuse in developing green concrete for a sustainable environment
Advisor: Ashraf Ghalt
English
- Samanatha Zayas ‘11
Topic: Poetry and pedagogy: The place of creative writing in the English curriculum
Advisor: Jordan Smith
Geology
- Shannon Brady ‘11
Topic: Mineral assemblages of volcanic rocks from Montserrat as implications of magmatic processes
Advisor: Holli Frey
- Sarah Connor ‘10
Topic: Analysis of lake cores and glaciation in the Central Peruvian Andes
Advisor: Donald Rodbell
- Rebecca Gronczniak ‘11
Topic: Weathering of volcanic rocks in the Pacific Northwest
Advisor: Holli Frey
- Tyler Izkowski ‘11
Topic: Sediment transport and deposition processes in dynamic hydroclimate environments
Advisor: Jaclyn Cockburn
- Matthew Kissane ‘10
Topic: Geochemical weathering patterns in intermediate and felsic volcanic rocks, Cascades, Ore.
Advisor: Holli Frey
- Zdenek Papez (exchange student)
Topic: Computer modeling of drainage network development
Advisor: George Shaw
- Sarah Tonry ‘10
Topic: Analysis of lake cores and glaciation in the Central Peruvian Andes
Advisor: Donald Rodbell
History
- Claire Chazen ‘10
Topic: Doids and yuppies: A historical perspective on the Union-Schenectady relationship
Advisor: Andrew Morris
- Lisa Crawford ‘10
Topic: Making women’s rights history and Union’s coeducation history accessible
Advisor: Andrea Foroughi
- Adam Koslin ‘10
Topic: The Rapp-Coudert investigations
Advisor: Andrew Feffer
- Lily Marto ‘12
Topic: Women’s Work
Advisor: Andrea Foroughi
Mathematics
- Daniel Gnoutcheff ‘11
Topic: The mediancenter-Borda rule for many alternatives
Advisor: William Zwicker
Mechanical Engineering
- Michael Fitzpatrick ‘10
Topic: Passive valve-less flow-through water pasteurization system
Advisor: David Hodgson
- Krystle Gallo ‘12
Topic: Biomechanics of embryonic heart development
Advisor: Ashok Ramasubramanian
- Cory Gionet ‘10
Topic: Isostress analysis of maxillary canines in cercopithecoid monkeys
Advisor: Andrew Rapoff
- Jessica Lord ‘10
Topic: Determination of the loading on a bird feather shaft and testing of the constant stress hypothesis
Advisor: Bill Keat
- Drew McConnell ‘10
Topic: Power generation from vaporization of liquefied natural gas
Advisor: Frank Wicks
- Bernadette Peace ‘10
Topic: Development of spin-coating techniques for nanomaterial films on substrates
Advisor: Becky Cortez
- Diana Polli ‘10
Topic: Before, now and forward: Peak oil
Advisor: Frank Wicks
- Peter Schulte ‘11
Topic: Non-linear analysis of aerogels under compression using finite elements
Advisor: Bill Keat
- Jodi Schwartz ‘11
Topic: Thermal inactivation of waterborne pathogens
Advisor: David Hodgson
- Katie Sofia ‘10
Topic: Testing and optimization of an optically enhanced solar thermal collector system
Advisor: Richard Wilk
- Jessica Sosa ‘10
Topic: Characterization of laponite nanocomposites through scanning electron microscopy
Advisor: Rebecca Cortez
- Rebecca Wentworth ‘11
Topic: Development of spin-coating techniques for nanomaterial films on substrates
Advisor: Rebecca Cortez
Modern Languages
- Jan Spidlen (exchange student)
Topic: Film studies technologies and computation: Assessing the tools and creating better tools for class presentations
Advisor: Michelle Chilcoat
Music
- Casey Sheridan ‘10
Topic: Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale of all: An exploration of East Asian narrative singing
Advisor: Jennifer Matsue
Philosophy
- Ian Clemente ‘10
Topic: Formulation of Union’s new academic honor code
Advisor: Robert Baker
- Hyma Kavuri ‘10
Topic: Bioethics
Advisor: Robert Baker
- Chandni Vaid ‘11
Topic: Bioethics
Advisor: Robert Baker
Physics
- Daniel Barringer ‘11
Topic: Modeling neutron capture rates of the r-Process in shocked wind supernovae
Advisor: Rebecca Surman
- Hillary Bauer ‘11
Topic: First order phase transitions of physically confined chemicals in nano porous silica
Advisor: Samuel Amanuel
- Peter Bonventre ‘11
Topic: Synthesis of titanium-based sol-gels
Advisor: Samuel Amanuel
- Jonathan Chew ‘12
Topic: Assembly of Union’s radio interferometer and development of undergraduate astro. labs
Advisor: Jon Marr
- SreyNoch Chin ‘12
Topic: A survey of neutral hydrogen properties of the NGC 5846 group of galaxies
Advisor: Rebecca Koopman
- Colin Gleason ‘11
Topic: Compositional analysis of atmospheric aerosols using proton induced x-ray emission
Advisor: Mike Vineyard
- Charles Harrington ‘11
Topic: Mossbauer spectroscopy of environmental materials
Advisor: Mike Vineyard
- Ana Mikler ‘12
Topic: Neutron capture and element synthesis in black hole-neutron star mergers
Advisor: Rebecca Surman
- Benjamin Miles ‘10
Topic: Counting krypton atoms using laser cooling
Advisor: Chad Orzel
- Katie Schuff ‘12
Topic: Investigation of the distribution of mercury in orange roughy by PIXE and particle accelerator
Advisor: Scott LaBrake
- Michael Varughese ‘10
Topic: Building a Portable Laser Tweezing Apparatus
Advisor: Chad Orzel
Political Science
- Daniele Beauman ‘11
Topic: Voting power under different electoral systems
Advisor: Clifford Brown
- Gillian Bland ‘10
Topic: Out with the old, in with the new: The potential community college model of the future
Advisor: Terry Weiner
- Jamie Luguri ‘10
Topic: Variation in media coverage of women candidates: Gender stereotypes and novelty
Advisor: Zoe Oxley
- Katherine Rodman ‘10
Topic: The politics of governance and resistance in present-day Vietnam
Advisor: Guillermina Seri
- Aria Walfrand ‘11
Topic: Book project on the doctrine of interposition in American constitutional politics and law
Advisor: Bradley Hays
Psychology
- Lyndsay DeMatteo ‘10
Topic: Cybercycle study: the neuropsychological, psychological, and behavioral effects of video-enhanced exercise
Advisor: Cay Anderson-Hanley
- Veronica Hopkins ‘10
Topic: Cybercycle study: the neuropsychological, psychological, and behavioral effects of video-enhanced exercise
Advisor: Cay Anderson-Hanley
- Megan Hyndman ‘10
Topic: Market negativity: Negative framing influences attitude strength
Advisor: George Bizer
- Lisa McManus ‘10
Topic: Measuring Collective Intelligence
Advisor: Chris Chabris
- Caitlin Miner ‘11
Topic: The effectiveness of repetitive magnetic stimulation on tinnitus supression
Advisor: Stephen Romero
- Michelle Russo ‘10
Topic: Cybercycle study: the neuropsychological, psychological, and behavioral effects of video-enhanced exercise
Advisor: Cay Anderson-Hanley
- Katharine Smidt ‘10
Topic: Emotions and Thoughts
Advisor: Ken DeBono
- Kimberly Tureck ‘10
Topic: Exergaming and autism: Effects on self-stimulatory behaviors and cognition
Advisor: Cay Anderson-Hanley
- Vadim Yerokhin ‘11
Topic: Cybercycle study: the neuropsychological, psychological, and behavioral effects of video-enhanced exercise
Advisor: Cay Anderson-Hanley
Sociology
- Kimberly Floeser ‘11
Topic: The relationship between online health searching and mental health
Advisor: Melinda Goldner
- Destinee Laquer ‘12
Topic: A grounded theory analysis of African American stepmothers
Advisor: Deidre Hill-Butler
- Andrew Mak ‘10
Topic: The prospects for integrative medicine
Advisor: Melinda Goldner
- Elina Meras ‘10
Topic: Evaluating an innovation in service learning
Advisor: Janet Grigsby
- Arkeisha Pace ‘11
Topic: African American stepmothers in American visual culture
Advisor: Deidre Hill-Butler
Visual Arts
- Clarissa Amaral ‘11
Topic: Photography book layout and publishing
Advisor: Martin Benjamin
- Petr Divis (exchange student)
Topic: Studio assistant for professional photographer
Advisor: Martin Benjamin