At Orlean Beeson School of Education, students majoring in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) are required to complete an original research project in order to graduate.
“The School of Education fosters research opportunities because we want to contribute to the good of the whole, we want our knowledge to improve the lives of individuals and communities around the world,” said Anna McEwan, dean of the School of Education.
Through innovation and leadership, the school continues to excel in global conversations surrounding the field of education, human development and family science. Undergraduate research in HDFS has received national recognition for its innovative work and contributions to the field.
Learn more about investing in the purpose driven preparation of our students, which pays dividends as they fulfill their calling to serve children and families.
Fall 2023
3MT 01: Kaylee Anderson & Emma Screws – Families and Cultural Competence
3MT 02: Anna Arrington & Claire Cline – Attitudes Toward Disabilities
3MT 03: Julia Beller & Lauren Millage – Parenting Styles and College Adjustment
3MT 04: Caroline Bowman & Mallory Jones – Stress and Close Relationships
3MT 05: Claire Brumfield – Benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy
3MT 06: Katie Cataldo & Harmonie Hill – Disclosure of Sexual Assault
3MT 07: Jardin Friedl & Emily Krupp – Parenting and Resilience
3MT 08: Lilly Keene – Personality and Relationships
3MT 09: Katie Sparks & Susanna Swicegood – Screen Time and Sleep Quality
3MT 10: Mckenna Taylor & Peyton Ward – Attachment and Relationship Satisfaction
3MT 11: Mia Wehby – Athletes and Stress/Depression
3MT 12: Meredith Wicktom & Deena Willcox – Adoption and Parental Relationship
Spring 2024
3MT 01: Katie Bain & Emma Grace Dungan – Coming Out, Perceived Criticism, and Family Dynamics
3MT 02: Rainey Bardolf – ACEs, PACEs, & Family Dynamics
3MT 03: Ashlyn Barrett & Ellis Herndon – Sexually Explicit Material and Relationships
3MT 04: Elizabeth Dunbar – Title IX awareness and Trust in College
3MT 05: Mary Claire Elliott & Hannah Lynch – Parenting and emotion regulation
3MT 06: Whitney Fix & Gray Jarvie – Family religiosity and sexual shame
3MT 07: Quel Wenceslau -- Parental divorce and adult child’s relationship satisfaction
3MT 08: Emma Marino & Dory Williams – Family structure, child behavior, and family cohesion
3MT 09: Reece Moore – Parental divorce and adult child’s relationship satisfaction
3MT 10: Jordan Morris – Attachment and Mental Health
3MT 11: Julia Reis – Family size and marital satisfaction
