NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — Penn State New Kensington has announced the recipients of the 2025 University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for Excellence in Information Literacy.
Funded by the University Libraries, this award recognizes undergraduate research projects that demonstrate exemplary information literacy skills, including effective research strategies, source integration and clear attribution. Students presented their research at Penn State New Kensington’s annual Research and Student Engagement Expo.
Information Literacy Award winners at New Kensington:
Noah Bell, psychology: "The Effects of a Phobic Stimulus on the Populace"
Meredith Carter, biology: "Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats: Is It Really ‘Cat AIDS’?"
Kelly Dugan, criminal justice: "Perceptions of Safety in the Presence of Campus Law Enforcement"
Aidan Harlow, biobehavioral health: "Investigating the Association Between Stress and Eating Habits"
Allie Miller, biobehavioral health: "he Effect of Social Media Use on the Mental Health of College Students"
Britain Nelson, criminal justice: "The Ripple Effect: Friends, Family, and the Making of a Juvenile Offender"
Gabriella Wolfkill, biobehavioral health: "The Impact of Caffeine on Sleep Quality"
At the New Kensington campus, each winner will receive a $70 award deposited to their student account and a certificate of recognition.
