Honors Research Projects from 2023
Distillery, Clare Nicholas and Patrick Hanlon
Ethical Implications of Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates, Nichaela Noebe
Effectiveness of speech intervention methods in children with speech delays, Andrea Noel, Rachel Windemuth, and Brett Porter
Trauma Informed Learning in the Classroom: A Literature Review, Alexis Ore
Investigating the Influences of Summer Experiences on Students' Self-Efficacy in STEM, Olivia Palicki
Development of a Regeneratively Cooled Liquid Rocket Engine, Dillon Petty and Nicole Zimmerli
Factors that Affect the Well-Being of College Students, BreAnna Piorkowski
A Nation on the Periphery of History: A Discussion of Poland-Lithuania During the Reformation, Dillon Piorkowski
The Impact Distracted Driving has on Fatal Crashes, Adam Pohrte
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF INCREASED WATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICE GOALS ON REDUCING WATER QUALITY RISK, Briton Polen and Kendra Sanner
Textural and mineral analysis of pegmatites from the Pala and Mesa Grande Districts in San Diego, California, Gabrielle Potter
Badges and Blush: Gender Expression in Policework, Aubrey Powell
A Scientific Approach to Sight Word Acquisition in Early Childhood, Emma J. Powers
Nidec Automated Winder, Michael Pugh, Ben A. Swartz, Andrew Leonard, and Garrett Dostal
(Un)successful Use of Apologia: A Case Study of Mayor Shubert's Resignation, Alexis Raineri
The Affect of DHA Concentration on Lipid Membrane Fluidity, Elise Rezabeck
Symbols in Sketchbooks, Diana Rice
The Impact of Remote Learning in the Wake of COVID19, Dominique Richards
Teacher Perspectives on Engaging SPED Students in STEM, Matthew Ripple
Cross-seeding of Protegin-1 and Amyloid Beta to inhibit Amyloid Beta aggregation, Sarah Robinson
Hendrickson Lift Kit, Matthew Rozmajzl
Architectural Paint Tank Cleaning, Callie Ruppen
Predicting Housing Prices Using AI, Eric Sconyers
The Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Danio rerio, Sophia Scott
Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on the Standard Metabolic Rate of Crayfish, Frank Shaffer
Human Tracking Function for Robotic Dog, Andrew Sharkey
The relationship between trust in local police and perceived police legitimacy among Koreans in the United States, Zermeen Siddigi
Beeswax Wraps as an Alternative to Single-Use Plastics, Sarah Skiver
Side Cutting Biopsy Needle for Endoscopes, Cade Smarr, Ella B. Brinkman, Christine Skakun, and Vincent Grosso
Gender Differences in Mind Wandering Intentionality, Samira Smith
Mouthpiece for Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders, Rebekah Starkey, Carissa Thompson, Michael Dickens, and Andrew Pero
The Impact of Bowl Feeding on Infant Muscle Activity and Kinematics - An Executive Summary, Kendall Steer
Health Misinformation During Epidemiological Crises, Bethany Stefan, Alexis L. Emich, and Katrina R. Lamp
Wetting Transition of Texturized Surfaces, Jenna Stephens
Finding An Accurate Method to Measure Pollinator Visitation Rates, Claire Struhsaker
Mystic Writers: Religion from a perspective of gender in the poetry of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Megan Swope
4WD Baja Upright and Wheel Hub, Nathan Thompson, Jonathan P. Larson, and Spencer D. Compan
Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, Bryce Towne, Ethan Andrews, Carter Moore, and Andrew Sobel
Neonatal Intraocular Injection and Delivery System, Nina Treacher, Cory Ramsey, Marie Kosco, and Jackson Carrell
A Different Way to Penetrate NBA Defenses, Trey Trucksis
Dancing Through the Harlem Renaissance: An Inquiry-Based Unit Plan Exploring Movement and Culture, Marina Tsirambidis
Our Findings and Sugardale's Next Steps, Laura Tucker, Greyson Droste, Luke Caruso, and Isaiah Nichols
Constance After Dark, Connor VanMaele
Media Streaming in a High-Rate Delay Tolerant Network, Kyle Vernyi
The Political and Social Advancement of Divine Nine Sorority Women., Simara M. Vines
Dimerization of Dopamine (D2) and Adenosine (A2A) Receptors, Elena Vukovic and Jackson M. Macatol
Impacts of COVID-19 on Industrial Growth in the United States, Emily G. Warthman and Charles J. Landis
Defining Music of a Questionable Past: A College Musician’s Approach, Noah Whetstone
Wireless Kick Pedal, Jacob Wise, Ryan Kinyo, Bradley Toth, and Ian Zanath
Repeat Recall Test Literature Review, Carson Wolfe
Structural Design and Application of Polymeric Silicon Elastomers, Jacob Wyant
Powering Electric Vehicles: Are We Ready?, Christian Yoder
Graphic Design & Painting, Emily Zepp
Honors Research Projects from 2022
Refrigeration & Pressure Circuits for the Test Apparatus on Triaxial Properties of Polymer Foams at Arctic Temperatures, Nathaniel Ackerman
Barriers to Technology Adoption in the Water Treatment Industry, Ian Adams
Lapnitor: A web service that protects your laptop from theft., Michael Ameteku
The Viability of Pop-Up Thrift Shops in Increasing Revenues for Goodwill Industries of Akron, Morgan Andrews, Casey Bachowski, Caitlin Croston, Zach Dunphy, and Weston Latham
Liquid Engine External Pressurizer (LEEP), Emily Armbrust
Pet Food Protector, Braeden Balch, Trey Dillan, Brandon George, and David Owens
Smart UV-C Disinfectant Module, Nicole Baldy, Luke Rogers, and Haitham Saleh
Cochlear Implant Training Model, Devin Baughn, Sidney Mingle, and Aaron Bowman
Enzymatic Treatment, Gluten Reduction, and Production of Celiac Safe Gluten Removed Beer, Alyssa Baumann, Calvin Baumann, and Noah Alfman
Effect of an ACL tear on bone density and muscle mass contralaterally, Rebecca Beitko and Carly Anenson
Additive Manufacturing Waste Management System - Plastic Extrusion Process, Gabriel Bennett, Lindsay Liebrecht, David Lyogky, and Wilson Woods
Non-Destructive Characterization of Bio-Cemented Soils Via Seismic Wave Measurement, Kyle Best
Radial Artery Model for Catheterization Procedures, Kyla Beville, Mitchell Gagnon, Benjamin Stalls, and Maya Ariza
DuPont Seal Mold Assembly Machine, Brett Biederman, Craig Hanchett, and Matthew Chilton
Amino-polymer for CO2 Capture by Vacuum Swing Adsorption, Sean Billy
Perceptions of Strength Training for Dancers at a Midwestern University, Abigail Boenig-Dombek
Mimicking the Namib Desert Beetle with Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces, Tyler Bracewell
Conservation of Lapping Mechanism in Marsupials, Angela Brkic
Study Guide Generation in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: A Comparison Between Individual and Group Preparation, William Brown
Totally TubulAir - Adjustable Nasal Cannula, Megan Bruns, Emily McGrath, Angelina Marchio, and Olivia Renkel
Chemical Clean Automated Loader, Jordyn Bryner
Chemogenetic Induced Tinnitus Model, Cara Bunner
Mental Health Apps: A Study of College Students' Perceptions of Counseling Through an App, Caroline Burns
The Effects of Geometry and Architecture of Polymer Matrix Composites on Acoustic Emissions, John J. Bush, Alex D. Swartzentruber, Lukas B. Thompson, Sarah R. Pratt, and Chris J. Kuhn
Fuel System to Envelope Interface, James Campbell
Large, Complex Housing, Alyssa Carnicella
NPT Test Machine, Lauren Cash
A Case Study on Special Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic, Megan Cercone
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Special Education: A Case Study, Megan Cercone
Analysis of Road Use Maintenance Agreements (RUMAs), Anna Cermak
Emergency Water Treatment Methods through the Adaptation of Natural Disaster Building Debris, Benjamin Colston
The Design of the Payload System of an Aircraft, Ryan Cooper
The Effects of Average Annual Temperature on Flowering Times and Flower Count, Angela Copploe
Analysis of Artifacts and Storage Organization: Clinton Lock 2, Hannah Curtis
What is the Female Gaze in Literature?, Cadence Dangerfield
How will the expanding agriculture business impact wetland graminoids?, Travis Darago
Extraction of Melanin from Black Knot Fungus: Optimization and Applications, Amara Davis
Developing Self-Efficacy in Mathematics Through Visual Art: An Observational Research Report on a Preschool Child with Exceptionalities, Ever Daw-Powers
Advising Goodwill Industries of Akron for Investment in a Digital Skills Training Service, Brady Dearth, Brandon Welsh, Annamarie Nedejkovic, Zoe Williams, and Dayjon Harris
UV-Incorporated Sanitation Lining for Disinfection of Carpentry tools in Grade Schools, Nicole Dembiczak, Alex Paxitzis, Quinn Piorkowski, and Ivana Shah
COVID-19 School Re-openings: The Effect on Women’s Labor Force Participation, Isabella DiFeo
Comparison of External Load Patterns Over a Season in Collegiate Soccer Players, Colton Dowd
Autonomous Payload Design with Systems Engineering, Michael Downs and Christopher James Liebhart 2nd
The Relationship Between Cognitive Distortions, Humor Styles, Coping Humor, and Self-Confidence, Emma Dudones
QuickCut Waterjet Cutter, Kennedy Dunn, Jacob Storrow, and Benjamin Laughrey