Pitt-Bradford Students Present at Penn-York Undergraduate Research Conference
Students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford presented on topics ranging from biology to Disney stereotypes at the 11th annual Penn-York Undergraduate Research Conference held at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.
Erin Moyer, a sociology major from Smethport, presented “Disney: Stereotyped or not?” Her presentation examined gender roles as portrayed in three Disney movies based on 18th and 19th-century fairy tales.
Mary Jo Stuckey, a sociology major from Coudersport, presented “Status of Homemakers Within Society,” which she researched by interviewing homemakers and administering a survey.
Jen Teribery, a social sciences major from Kane, presented “Inequality of Beauty in the Workplace,” which argues that physical appearance can play a key role in obtaining employment.
Sarah Rhinehart, a criminal justice major from Olean, N.Y., presented “Women in Law Enforcement,” in which she examined equity issues for women in law enforcement.
Cassandra Ludwig, a social sciences major from Derrick City, examined gender roles and activities of couples who were married, living together or dating in “Gender Roles Changing: Women Comply to Pump the Gas.”
Diane Marold, a social sciences major from Kane, presented “Selling Adult Sexual Pleasure Novelties: Mainstream Society or Not? The Not-so-taboo Taboo Business.” Marold surveyed women ranging in age from 18 to 61 on their views of adult stores and novelty items.
Cassandra Jaillet, a sociology major from Grove City, presented “Male Homosexuality in the Workplace,” which examined interactions among people of different sexual orientations in the workplace.
Christopher Bierbower, a criminal justice major from Kane, presented “Finishing the Fight: A Soldier’s Transition Home.” Bierbower reflected on his own experiences and that of his family returning home post-deployment and interviewed close friends and their families about their experiences.
Betty Barro, a history/political science and business management double major from Bronx, N.Y., presented “Potable Water and Sanitation in Senegal: Partnering for Progress,” which was based on research she conducted last summer in Senegal.
Natasha Mattis, a sociology, communications and criminal justice triple major from Kane, presented “Emotional Labor: What Does it Take?” She examined occupations of people who work with others who need special care and supervision, such as nursing, mental health workers and social workers. She found that such emotionally draining jobs are not for everyone and that different coping skills are used to deal with the jobs’ stresses.
Other students gave poster presentations. Erin Copeland, a post-baccalaureate student, presented “Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Degrading Ultraviolet Radiation Resistant Extremophiles.” His research focused on ultraviolet radiation-resistant microbes that have a potential for being used in the production of biofuels.
Vanessa Durland, a criminal justice major from Meshoppen, presented “Processing Latent Fingerprints From Difficult Surfaces” based on research she conducted in Pitt-Bradford’s Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) House to determine the best way to retrieve latent fingerprints from different surfaces.
Erin Moyer, a sociology major from Smethport, presented “Disney: Stereotyped or not?” Her presentation examined gender roles as portrayed in three Disney movies based on 18th and 19th-century fairy tales.
Mary Jo Stuckey, a sociology major from Coudersport, presented “Status of Homemakers Within Society,” which she researched by interviewing homemakers and administering a survey.
Jen Teribery, a social sciences major from Kane, presented “Inequality of Beauty in the Workplace,” which argues that physical appearance can play a key role in obtaining employment.
Sarah Rhinehart, a criminal justice major from Olean, N.Y., presented “Women in Law Enforcement,” in which she examined equity issues for women in law enforcement.
Cassandra Ludwig, a social sciences major from Derrick City, examined gender roles and activities of couples who were married, living together or dating in “Gender Roles Changing: Women Comply to Pump the Gas.”
Diane Marold, a social sciences major from Kane, presented “Selling Adult Sexual Pleasure Novelties: Mainstream Society or Not? The Not-so-taboo Taboo Business.” Marold surveyed women ranging in age from 18 to 61 on their views of adult stores and novelty items.
Cassandra Jaillet, a sociology major from Grove City, presented “Male Homosexuality in the Workplace,” which examined interactions among people of different sexual orientations in the workplace.
Christopher Bierbower, a criminal justice major from Kane, presented “Finishing the Fight: A Soldier’s Transition Home.” Bierbower reflected on his own experiences and that of his family returning home post-deployment and interviewed close friends and their families about their experiences.
Betty Barro, a history/political science and business management double major from Bronx, N.Y., presented “Potable Water and Sanitation in Senegal: Partnering for Progress,” which was based on research she conducted last summer in Senegal.
Natasha Mattis, a sociology, communications and criminal justice triple major from Kane, presented “Emotional Labor: What Does it Take?” She examined occupations of people who work with others who need special care and supervision, such as nursing, mental health workers and social workers. She found that such emotionally draining jobs are not for everyone and that different coping skills are used to deal with the jobs’ stresses.
Other students gave poster presentations. Erin Copeland, a post-baccalaureate student, presented “Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Degrading Ultraviolet Radiation Resistant Extremophiles.” His research focused on ultraviolet radiation-resistant microbes that have a potential for being used in the production of biofuels.
Vanessa Durland, a criminal justice major from Meshoppen, presented “Processing Latent Fingerprints From Difficult Surfaces” based on research she conducted in Pitt-Bradford’s Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) House to determine the best way to retrieve latent fingerprints from different surfaces.
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