UROP Past Student Winners

Research and Materials Grant Winners 2005-2006

Recipient Department Faculty Advisor Project Title
Ballon, Sofia Poli Sci/Gender Studies O'Donnell, Guillermo "Analysis of Domestic Employment and its Economic, Political, and Social Implications in Lima, Peru
Johnston, Dara Political Science Afsaruddin, Asma "Negative Media Framing and its Ramifications: How the Media Vilifies a People" 
Sheehan, Megan Sociology/ Peace Studies Lies C.S.C., Fr. William "A Case Study of the Sustaining Factors of Community- Based Ecotourism in Peru"
Ploszek, Matthew Political Science/ IIPS Lopez, George "Analyzing the Global-Local Dimensions of Peace-Building: Community Based Initiatives in Northern Ireland" No Intl. Travel
Smith, Philip Carl Science/Technology Crafton, Donald "Lilting - Irish Traditional Music Juried Competition and Research"  Travel to Ireland 
Lachiondo,Alicia Anthropology Lende, Daniel Culture Barriers and Africa-American Women in So.Bend, Improving Breast Care Screening (second part)
Trombello, Joseph Psy/English Smith, David Travel to Assoc. for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy's 2005 Conf. to present poster
Smetana, Margaret Pol. Science Arroyo, Carolina Pre. George W.  Bush's Public Lang. and the Rhetoric of the Reagan Regime
Kozlow, Elizabeth Pol. Sci/Gender Botting, Eileen The Influence of Mary Wollstonecraft on Carrie Chapman Catt
Kealhofer, Leslie Pol.Sci/French Dubreil, Sebastien  Mr. Clean: Nicolas Sarkozy & the Question of Immigration in France
Brown, Danice Anthro/Music Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Falvey, Timothy Amer. Studies Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Wheaton, Sarah Pol. Sci/Peace Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Richard, Jennifer Pol. Science Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Hamman, Laura Eng/Spanish Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Jacobs, Paul Aero/Athropology Afsaruddin, Asma Surveying Gender issues Across Generations: The Impact of Globalization in Egypt
Zhu, Kathy  Biology/Eng. Greene, Stuart Education and Society; Reflections on Contemporary Education in China and the US
Subialka, Michael Phil/Italian Greene, Stuart Education and Society; Reflections on Contemporary Education in China and the US
Plaska, Matthew TheologySoci Poorman, Jan Stepping Stones Youth Retreat - Montana - Dec. 30/31,2005
Redfield, Kaitlyn  Pol. Sci/Gender Wolbrecht, Christina Investigating the Possibility of Common Ground in the Abortion Debate Political Realities & Ethical Considerations of a Policy-Oriented Approach. Wash. DC, Dec. 19-22, 05
Guappone, Anne Anthropology Sheridan, Susan Heading to Jerusalem: A Biological Assessment of Pilgrimage Using Cranial & Dental Remains
Williams, Erica  Anthropology Sheridan, Susan Heading to Jerusalem: A Biological Assessment of Pilgrimage Using Cranial & Dental Remains
Cooper, Alicia Anthrop/Biology Sheridan, Susan Sacred Elements: Assessing Byzantine Pilgrimage to Jerusalem Using Elemental & Isotopic Composition of Human Bones
Clifton, Elizabeth Anne Pol.Sci/Chinese Blum, Susan Comparative Analysis of US and Chinese Migration
Leszczak, Kristina Pol. Sci/Spanish  Pfeil, Margaret Youth Gang Violence - An Assessment of the Efficacy of Rehabilitation 
McHugh, Kathryn Pol. Science Kelly, Edward Health Care Legislation in Sweden, Its Implementation, and its Relation to US Policy
Pene, Kristin Pol.Sci/Envior Connolly, Barbara Accidents Waiting to Happen - Toxic Chemical releases after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans 
Whitten, Emma Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Hunt, Katherine Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Magee, Andrew Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Petros, Joseph Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Strong, Eleanore Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Thomas, Mark Music Cramer, Craig In Search of Notre Dame's Fritts Organ - trip to the Netherlands
Mason, Chelsea Anth/Theology Gaffney, Patrick Socially Engaged Buddhism in America
Kothari, Himanshu FTT/Econ.  Donaruma, W Bus Ek Bar (Only Once)
Milliard, Nicholas  Pol. Science Campbell, David Comparing Religious Influences in the Political Lives of George W.  Bush & Tony Blair
Wilson, Benjamin Philosophy O'Regan, Cyril Russian Orthodoxy: Tradition, Tribulation, and Transformation. 
Gasperetti, Claire Pol Sci./Econ.  Guisinger, Alexandra Human Rights and the Allocation of Economic Aid
Sheehan, Megan Sociology, Peace  Gould, Isabel Observing the Creative Expression of Female Spirituality through Dance-Brazil 
Heissel, Jennifer Sociology, Econ McVeigh, Rory The Development of Political Ideologies at the University of Notre Dame
Steele, Nicole Theology, Peace St Hagopian, Frances Ecotourism in Costa Rica
Wagner, Christopher Psychology Venter, Anre Research on Sustained Dialogue
Lachiondo, Alicia ALPP/Anthro Lende, Daniel Conference: Applied Anthropology's Annual Conference
Ross, Kaile-Maureen Psychology Venter, Anre Research on Sustained Dialogue
Larew, James Architecture Rosenberg, Charles The Advantages of a Painters' Approach to Architecture
Retartha, Ryan FTT, English Cole, C. Ken USITT 2006: Research in Modern Technical Design & Production -Louisville, KY
Steffan, Mary Elizabeth PLS Weinfield, Henry A Poetic Pilgrimage: Investigating the Great Books Tombstones 3/9 thru 2/19/6
St. Clair, Anne Anthropology McVeigh, Rory Effects on the Development of Political Consciousness & Protest Mobilization 
Glass, Kerrie Psychology Borkowski, J Adventures in Parenting: Poster Presentations at 2 conferences
Burke, Elizabeth  Psychology Borkowski, J Adventures in Parenting: Poster Presentations at 2 conferences
McBride, Amanda Sociology McVeigh, Rory Campus Involvement and Social Network Growth
Thornton, Thomas Anthro/Film Fuentes, Agustin Homo Erectus fire use in Koobi Fora, Kenya
Samolczyk, Grace Anthro/History Sheridan, Susan Reconstructing Daily Activity Patterns in Early Urban Community from South Jordan
Janecek, Brett J. FTT Juan, Anthony Anton Juan and His Directorial Concepts
Wagman, Gregory Poli Sci, History Lieber, Keir The Italian Enigma: Churchill's Pursuit of a Flawed Strategy
Colell, Guillermo Poli Sci, History Lieber, Keir The Italian Enigma: Churchill's Pursuit of a Flawed Strategy
O'Neill, Michael History Cobb, Paul Comparing Policy with Policy Implementation in Mandatory Palestine
Diffley, Caitlin Bio/Math/Chinese Guo, Li Exploring Multiethnic Harmony and Economic Success in Dubai, UAE
Breunig, Scott Bio/Math/Chinese Guo, Li Exploring Multiethnic Harmony and Economic Success in Dubai, UAE
Jones, Jeffrey Dean Poli Sci Afsaruddin, Asma Struggle for Equality: Comparing Catholic and Muslim Efforts of Integration into American Society
MacLean, Laura Eng/French Perry, Catherine Proust and Makine: The Link between Memory and Creative Imagination
Prill, Erin BFA Sedlack, Robert P. Expensive not Valuable
Logenbaker, Patrick Poli Sci, Chinese Lionel, Jensen FACES Conference: "On Common Ground: Prospect for Parity in US-China Relations
Riveron, Patrick D. Finance Nordstrom, Carolyn Shades of Expression: Communication Through Street-Style and High Fashion
Costa, Robert American St Meisner, Collin Enlightenment Amid Cacophony: The America of "Charlie Rose"
Engel, Monica FTT Fuentes, Agustin Who is Jeff Stephens - DVD on the rap singer
Hamilton, Paige  Anthro/ALPP Fuentes, Agustin Who is Jeff Stephens - DVD on the rap singer
Song, Eddie FTT/Socilogy Fuentes, Agustin Who is Jeff Stephens - DVD on the rap singer
Knight, Roger Sociology Fuentes, Agustin Who is Jeff Stephens - DVD on the rap singer
Conway, Meagan  Anthropology Rotman, Deborah Williamsburg Architecture - The Colonial Transition to Permanency 
Stehlin, Colleen  Anthropology Mitchell, Lisa Tourism in the Guatemalan Highlands: helping or Harming Indigenous Youths? Field School
Doughton, Mary Ann PLS Kollman, Paul  A Study of the Dignity of Women and the Catholic Church in Honduras
St. Pierre, Ashley Pol. Science Gould, Andrew Attitudes of Ghanaian Youth Towards U.S. Foreign Policy
Boyer, Mary Anthro/Peace Chesson, Meredith Huari-Ancash Archaeological Project: Investigating Mortuary Practices in the Puccha Valley
Kippels, Susan  Economics Mirowski, Philip Yoweri Museveni's Economic Policies: How They Harm the Poor and Benefit the Wealthy
Kealhofer, Leslie Pol. Sci. & French Rice, Alison Conference Travel to Lyon, France (second grant this year)
Rivas, Andrea Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Spadafora, Paul  Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
McKenna, Michael  Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Luecke, Ellen Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Konecki, McKenna Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Fullard, Bonnie Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Fisher, George Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Calloway, Sean Anthropology Fuentes, Agustin Human-Primate Interaction in Gibraltar - Field School
Baron, Kathryn Psychology Borkowski, John Get the Lead Out: Preventing Poisoning in America's Youth   No Intl. Travel
Janesheski, Christine Psychology Borkowski, John Get the Lead Out: Preventing Poisoning in America's Youth   No Intl. Travel 
O'Connor, Michael English O'Conchubhair The Irish Language in Chicago 1880-1910 No Intl. Travel