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Kendra AngelitoPalominosWhat parallels exist between the COVID-19 pandemic and the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and how do theseparallels show disparities in the US healthcare system? Diego Carrillo-GarciaHow do racial considerations impact the valuation of individuals by economic institutions, particularly banks,and what role do lending practices and credit scoring models play in shaping these dynamics?Mariafernanda CastanedaRuiz How can educational institutions create an inclusive and welcoming environment for Latino students,ensuring their sense of safety and enjoyment on campus?Malia Ahmad-How does gang violence impact the younger generation? -How does childhood trauma partake in the mentalhealth of adults?Pragna BurraHow does the adherence to traditional societal expectations of a woman's role negatively impact her physicaland mental wellbeing?Milagros Cruz-JimenezI am studying immigration because I want to find out how immigration affects these student's education &life goals, in order to help my reader understand the negative impacts immigration can have on students.Sidney DeissHow can the mental illness of parents influence their children’s mental health?Anthony BrownHow does the inconsistent American Dream create daily challenges for the Hispanic community acrosssocioeconomic, educational, and cultural dimensions?Jacqueline Burgos Castro How are sexual assault victims affected by public reactions?Catarina BaldizonHow does the absence of a parent affect their transition into adulthod emotionally and mentally?James Logan CatoeraWhat molecular mechanisms underlie the dysregulation of cell division in cancer cells, and how can they betargeted for the development of new cancer therapies?Lizbeth Arreola AguilarWhat specific academic, social, and institutional challenges do first-generation college students face whilenavigating the college environment, and how do these challenges vary between undocumented students andthose with citizenship or residency?Natalia FernandezIn what ways do societal, historical, cultural, and institutional factors within contemporary White Americansociety, through the lens of sexism, contribute to the pressures and motivations for assimilation amongChicanas, and how do Chicanas navigate and negotiate their cultural identities in response to theseinfluences?Diego Del Rio SanchezHow is the latino family dynamic in the U.S. affected by a long period of separation after reunification withunaccompanied migrant children? Alondra Flores AguileraUnder the Zero Tolerance Policy, how were migrating families handled in detainment centers at the US-Mexico border, and what approach was employed towards family reunification following the policy'srescindment?ST. CLAREROOMPresenters Research Questions

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Frank PusichWhat does the future look like for technological advancements like the waysmartphones, computers, and AI have developed? Jonathan Soto HernandezHow pivotal has the internet’s expansion towards democratizing internet intransforming education, economic opportunities, and social interactions. Inyene UdoffiaHow does childhood trauma influence youth’s self-image?Wudase YousefI am studying the impact of food when learning about and maintaining one’sculture.Aurora Ruiz De La Rosa am studying immigration because I want to find out why the American Dreamdesilusion some latin imigrants?Amador Silva-Zaragoza I am studying fear because I want to find out how it impacts our life decisionsand the way it changes our way of thinking in order to motivate my reader tounderstand the struggles and obstacles these kids face on a daily basis.Diego PlascenciaHow does the evolution of beauty standards possibly represent an evolvingcultural and social landscape?Samara Renteria LopezHow does a traditional beauty standard impact people of color in the past and now?Ismael Yepez SuarezHistorically, how has systemic racism impacted people of color, and how is itpresent in society today?Alexandra Stranutu | LexiStranutuHow does socioeconomic status affect one's perception of the American dream? Javely Tejeda BenitezHow does the American dream negatively affect the mental health of immigrants?Cuitlahuac Ramirez BorregoHow do external expectations for high academic performance, stemming fromsources such as family, peers, and societal norms, impact the academic successand mental well-being of first-generation college students?Karisa TrangHow does imagining a fantasy world by reconstructing the natural world aroundJaviercito, a nine-year-old boy, in the memoir Solito, help him cope as he isnavigating border crossing independently without parental guidance whilepersevering emotional stress?READING ROOM310Presenters Research Questions

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Sara LamarqueWhat has influenced public opinion about affirmative action in college? Diana Meza ChavezWhat's been the line of growth, as to how small liberal arts colleges withpredominantly white student populations, approach diversity and inclusion, towardsindividuals from minority backgrounds?Paloma OchoaIn what way do people of color experience injustice from higher-ranking authority?Gabrielle PoncianoHow has the impact of ineffective legal consequence against sexual harassment andviolence affect women and their mental health? Alen Lupercio EscotoHow do socioeconomic factors affect minority decision making for committingcrimes and joining gangs?Kenny MendezHow does the healing power of food aid the overcoming of loss?Isaac Garcia-VelasquezWhat are the effects of expectations on Young Minorities?Nicole HerreraRendonWhat racial disparities are present in healthcare and how are they addressed?Msgana KeletaHow does one's childhood experiences, specifically exposure to violence, affect theirdevelopment and shape their perspective on injustices?Ashley MerazTo what extent does the media's use of language, framing strategies, and potentialsensationalism shape the construction of the victim's narrative within the criminaljustice system? Specifically, how do these elements impact public perceptions and legalproceedings in the context of sexual assault cases?Juan Rubio LamasHow do the methods practiced by Operation Lone Star (OLS) along the Rio GrandeU.S.–Mexico border align with or potentially violate the human rights of immigrantsaccording to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) ?"Isabela OrtizNavarreteWhat specific initiatives and support mechanisms can be implemented within auniversity setting to increase involvement of undocumented students, ensuring aconfidential and inclusive environment that both protects their privacy and preservestheir overall well-being?Briana RenteriaLopezHow does child migration in South America contribute to the outcomes of childlabor, specifically examining the short-term and long-term impacts on the physical andpsychological, well-being of children involved in labor activities?Paulina LandryWhy do sexual assault victims tend to avoid seeking help/reporting and what can bedone to empower victims to speak up?ROOM 203Presenters Research Questions

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Adi ThakrarWhat is the reason for and what did some software engineers back then have toproduce in order for algorithmic bias to happen?Linda SotoTo what extent do zero-tolerance policies within academic settings play a role in astudent's perception of thier own self-worth and how does that inform theirplacement within society?Vanessa Trevizo Huizar"How do community engagement efforts and the implementation of socialprograms, like rehabilitation, influence the decrease in gang violence, and whatfactors contribute to the success of these initiatives in fostering personal growthand positive transformation among gang members?"Sean TsangWhy education doesn’t solve the problem of the gender wage gap for women?Belen de los Angeles SantosSantiagoWhat does the pursuit of perfect beauty look like in the present and in the past?Emily SerratoHow do disparities in access to and utilization of prenatal care contribute toadverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among women of color?Mariana TorresHow do the practices of detention centers in the United States impact the mentalof health children? Andrea Ursua GarciaHow do current US immigration policies influence the mental health and dynamicsof immigrant families?Evelin Rodriguez BatresHow do the experiences, hardships, and support systems within schoolenvironments affect the academic success, mental well-being, and social integrationof undocumented students?"Jacob SalazarHow does a combination of academic challenges, encompassing language barriersand cultural adjustments, along with broader factors like societal perceptions,discrimination, and limited support networks, shape the overall experience andwell-being of college students from immigrant backgrounds?Leilani VidesHow does media-driven colorism impact self-esteem, social perceptions, andopportunities for individuals in Mexico?Furtna YemaneHow does family separation as a result of forced migration caused by war,oppression, and poverty influence the cognitive and social development ofchildren ages 0-15, leading to lasting challenges such as trauma and post-traumaticstress disorder (PTSD)?Belen de los Angeles SantosSantiagoWhat does the pursuit of perfect beauty look like in the present and in the past?ROOM 209Presenters Research Questions

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Isabella CervantesHow does affirmative action affect different demographic groups in educational institutions? Carol Escobar-ManciaHow do the social determinants of health affect women and their treatment in the health field? Mandy ChungHow does the impact of parental influence on children’s perception of cultural identity affect their child’sexperience?Keila EncisoI am interested in understanding the long lasting effects of eating disorders on young women because I want tofully understand the psychological effects it had on Jennette Mcurdy during this time period.Daniela GonzalezWhat is the impact of immigration laws on the mental health and well-being of both immigrants and theirfamily membersEstephany HuertaIn my study of women’s norms in relation to the current society, I intend to determine the determining factorsas to why these norms are so tightly enforced on Latina women disregarding their financial status or educationlevel in order to help my reader understand the laying effects caused by societal expectations. Joseph CatalanHow does systematic inequality affect the economic opportunity for hispanics?Eric CedillosWhat is keeping the concept of the “American Dream” alive?Evelyn Vidrio AvalosHow can our different identities act as privilege in the education system and workforce?Teddy ChunHow do parents suffering from trauma affect their children’s development?Barbara HerreraModestoHow does assimilaiton affect Hispanic students at a PWI compared to those at a HSI?Franco Garcia BritoHow does teens' immigration from Mexico to the United States affects their mental being?Adriel HernandezIn what ways does parental migration and the leaving behind of a child in Mexico, generate trauma through theform of abandonment in these migrant children that has a dramatic effect on their economic condition andsocial-emotional development?VIEWING & TAPINGAPresenters Research Questions

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Hiyab FekaduIn what ways does the factor of race contribute to the prevalence of food insecurity in universitiesacross the nation?Aliyah Hernandez CardenasWhat underlying factors contribute to experiences of belonging on a predominantly white campuslike SCU, including diversity initiatives, cultural representation, support networks, educationalresources, and community engagement? Gabriela MunguiaWhy are marginalized people/communities more vulnerable to gang violence?Alexis MunozHow severe are the effects childhood trauma on someone's mental health?Isaac LeonHow has the usage of racial oppression by white supremacy continue to evolve in today's societyand still affect colored communities?Leslie Duran HinojosaHow is racial violence detrimental to the mental health of African Americans?Michael DePianoHow does the trauma of a parent affect the development of their children?Emma FoxHow does childhood obesity impact future generations?Madelyn VasquezHow does the justice system contribute to racism and in what ways does it impact those who arebeing marginalized?Estefana MejiaHow does the criminal justice system in the US address the needs and experiences of young womenwho have been victims of sexual violence, and what is the lasting impact that this treatment has ontheir well-being?Ximena MelgozaHow does embracing rest as a form of resistance impact the academic success, mental health, andoverall well-being of first-generation college students of color and what role does their culturalidentity play in shaping their experiences with rest as a form of resistance against higher education?Niyonkuru JonasHow are East African Immigrants linguistically and racially profiled through institutions of power inthe southwestern region of the United States by whites and people of color, regarding court casesand police discrimination?Liliana Lopez-SantiagoHow do immigration detention centers cause family seperation, and how does it affect children'smental health?VIEWING & TAPINGBPresenters Research Questions

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Alexis Alvarez FigueroaHow have the culture and structures of America conditioned us to beapathetic toward social injustice?Erika Angel-RamosSocioeconomic status and ethnicity play crucial roles in shaping howwomen access and experience healthcare servicesRovi AfagaI want to research more about the struggles and challenges people arefacing to protect traditional practices and ways people reinforce culturalidentity.Jessica BuiI am studying the impact of childhood trauma because I want to find outhow abuse can have a negative impact with mental health and self love ina person growing up in order to help my reader understand the lifelongimpact of these experiences.Pedro Aguirre-SalasWhat is the social, political, and economical impact of "sub oppression"among minorities? Diana AlvarezHow does one's own perception of their body play a role in love andintimate relationships?Michelle Arellano ReyesIn what ways has the process of assimilation influenced the economicmobility and educational attainment of second-generation Latinos in theUnited States, and how does this impact their ability to achieve theAmerican Dream? Sophia ChuongHow does the absence of parental guidance, for children who have beenleft in the care of others as a result of parental immigration or those whoembark on unaccompanied immigration first, impact the neurologicaldevelopment of children ranging from infanthood to early teenage years?ROOM 216Presenters Research Questions

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Abril Rodriguez FloresI want to see the impact of silence on individuals whose experiences of abuse havebeen influenced by this, because I want to understand why Hill refused to speak abouther abuse experiences in order to provide a better understanding of the impact ofsilence on one’s decision making.Ashley Orozco-PlataI am interested in learning how wealth and education may be used to promote socialmobility. I will investigate how gatekeeping is still used by elite universities to maintaininequality.Natacia RaphaelI am studying the War on Drugs as a main driving factor and catalyst of massincarceration, mass incarceration as a civil/social crisis in the United States, and thelong-term effects of incarceration on formerly imprisoned people.Leslie MejiaWhy do the authorities not take sexual assault cases as seriously as they should?Saoirse MolloyHow does language in the media manage to dismiss cases of sexual assault andreinforce the patriarchy?Christian NaguitHow does society deal with the systemic issue of racial injustice, especially consideringthe historical context of racial inequality?Eric NghiemWhat are some of the psychological implications of being the child of an immigrantfamily?Alvina Palma CuestaHow have Latino students responded to the adverse consequences of discriminatorylaws and policies impacting them throughout their education?Daniel Pinedo MayorgaHow does Santa Clara University's response to sexual assault compare with othercampuses, and what strategies do institutions employ to create safer environments forstudents amidst sexual assault incidents?Matthew Viana TamayoHow have Latinx ethnic student organizations at Santa Clara University evolved overthe decades in terms of their historical development, organizational structure, advocacyfocus, and community impact, with the end goal of fostering diversity, inclusion, andsupport for underrepresented students on campus?Sophia RuizHow do economic conditions in Mexico influence the social behavior of an individual’simmigration experience from Mexico to the United States? Moana SolomonaWhy do children seek emotional validation from women more than men? And howdoes this lead to possible childhood trauma growing up? ROOM 234PresentersResearch Questions

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