Honors Research Projects from 2022
Innovated Manual Wheelchair Propulsion, Jacob Eveleth, Abigail Steineman, James Murray, and Garrett Best
The Effects of Caffeine on Health and Perceived Bitterness, Chyann Farlin
Comparative Analysis of Bridge Abutment Types, David Fell
Energy Analysis of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems, Erica Ferguson
Zip Shoes, Derek Ford and Garret Freund
Applying Machine Learning Algorithms for Face Mask Detections, Mackenzie Frato
Magic: The Gathering Card Virtualizer, Vincent Garbonick, Jacen C. Conlan, and Jaret A. Varn
Influence of Social Expectations on Muscle Dysmorphia in College-Age Males Studying Exercise Science, Quinten Garver
Affordable and Sustainable Housing, Brandon Gibson
Austenitic, Duplex, and Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Critical Pitting Temperature in Simulated Concrete Environment, Bobby Giebel
Storage Organization and Analysis of Artifacts, Rebecca Glatz
The Impact of Social Media on the Participant Turnout of an Event, Leah Gombosch
Autonomous Coffee Brewing System, Lillian Gonzalez, Landon Miller, Tyler Moff, and Benjamin Vitu
MATLAB Model to Predict Liquid Hydrogen Spill Characteristics and Safety, Amy Gravenstein
A Comparison of Common Structural Materials, Molly Green
Escherichia coli in Lake Erie: Impact on Lake Health, Mary Grmek
Resume Parser and Job Search, Stephan Gunawardana
SCHAEFFLER E-MOTOR, Jenne Harasin, Zachary Zatta, and Christopher Tvaroch
Scale-Up of flow-electrode capacitive deionization method for hard water softening, Noah Henry
EFFECT OF PRE-EXISTING FAULT ORIENTATION ON STRAIN LOCALIZATION IN A FOLIATED GRANITIC GNEISS, Geoffrey Hilliard
Comparing Galvanic Corrosion Rates Predicted from Polarization Curves with Empirical Data from a Carbon Steel and Monel Couple for a Various Geometries, Michael Hinnebusch
Analysis of Minor League Rule Changes Effect on Stolen Bases, Zachary Houghtaling
A Solid-State Fermentation Scale-Up of Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Timothy Hudak
Recycled Printer Filament, Charlotte Hyland and Troy D. Molinar
Photogrammetry Booth, Chidubem Igweagu
Functionalization of Chitosan Based Microparticles for In Vitro 3D Culture of Human Liver Cells, William Imes
Reaching a Compromise Between Left and Right-Wing Parties, Claire Jimerson
Penetration Testing in a Small Business Network, Lee Kandle
Glaucoma Alters the Morphology of Mouse Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells, Kristin Keenan
Will covid-19 be eradicated?, Matthew Kieke
Denouncing Gender Violence in Spain and Rewriting the Female Narrative, Irene Kotyk
Digital Image Correlation System Design, Verification and Analysis, Tyler Kraft, Matthew J. Riczo, and Andrew Chong
Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Methods to Travel Over Waterways, Kendall Kubus
Analysis of the High School Math Desmos Curriculum, Marlaina Kurt
Sequential Block Copolymers of Polyisobutylene and Polyolefins, Manwel Labib
Smart Bike Aftermarket System (SBAMS), Noah Lamadanie, Jack Bullock, Dawson Beachy, and John Albrecht
Artificial Intelligence and National Security, Ryan Laverick
Garden Bot: Autonomous Home Garden Weed Removal Robot, Brendon Lovejoy, Robert Connolly, Isaac Lucas, and Stevan Veselinov
Improving Traffic Efficiency at Tallmadge Circle Considering Autonomous Vehicles, Benjamin Mallinak
Potential Effects of Amynthas Agrestis Invasion on Woody Understory Flora in the CVNP, CHRISTIAN MAMMANA
The Correlation Between Work Empowerment and the Ownership of Feminist Beliefs in Working College Women, Taylor Marino
Western Diet in Adulthood, Timing of Menarche, and Economic Status Among Northeast Ohioans, Kailey Maroni, Anne Wiley PhD, Nicole M. Burt PhD, and Randall J. Mitchell PhD
Zips Racing Electric Battery Management System, John R. Martaus, Elena Falcione, Derek Dunn, and Elliott Boudreau
Tiger Woods' ALIF Procedure: Causes and Results, Nathan Martin
"deMETER" Soil Monitoring System, Ryan Matthews, Rachel Rummer, Temilolu Fayomi, and Alex Fuller
The Utility of Electroencephalography for User Input, Caleb Maurice
The Relationship Between Engagement and Tactile Learning in a Math Classroom Setting, Mikayla McBride
Themes and Associations Concerning The COVID-19 Pandemic: Autoethnography, Amber McGannon and Ebunoluwa O. Adedeji
Sand & Swim Leg, Victoria McLaughlin, Allison Testa, Chloe Davidson, Reagan Lindsay, and Jessica Galford
Effect of Glaucoma on Melanopsin Retinal Ganglion Cells in Mice, Abigail McMullen
Goodwill Going Green: How Green Branding Can Generate $1M in Revenue, Elia Meltzer, Esha S. Vartak, William M. Crone, and Ryan T. Richards
Wetting Transition on 3D-Printed Surfaces, Isabelle Moryan
Performing a Penetration Test on a Storage Network, Scott Moskal
Human Powered Vehicle Team Challenge, Sydney Nedlik, Spencer Brodie, Maria Griffin, William Schell, and Ryan Serraglio
Coming Out in Later Adulthood: Are the Stresses Different?, Chris Ng
Prototype Development for Fabric Sodium Sensor, Mary Nicodemus, Dunia Jaffal, and Shelby Daniels
An Exploration of My Undergraduate Poetry Works, Clover O'Mordha
Multi-Platform Suppressor Design Project, Wyatt A. Openshaw and Alex B. Chiples
Design Project: 3D Printer/Injection Molder Hybrid, Lee Paolucci, Luke Everhart, Brandon Leap, and Karson Lorey
Community Through Commonality: Growth Beyond the Academic While In College, LeKesha Parkman
Ballistic Impact Mitigation Pad, Adam Pianalto, Nathan Mayer, Wyatt Smith, Nick Green, and Douglas Wild
Repurposing human α-defensin 6, an antimicrobial peptide, as a beta amyloid inhibitor, Eleanor Plaster
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health of Adolescents: A Research Proposal, Megan Porter
Autonomous Wildfire Detection System, Matthew Pyle and Nick Garrett
Murder and Massacre in Seventeenth Century England, Andrew Quesenberry
The Effect of Virtual Learning as a Result of COVID-19, Ann Redle Ms. and Joel McMullen
Cardbot, Jakob Reiter, Grant Crump, Drake Drivere, and Adam Miner
The Effectiveness of Incorporating Physical Activity into the Classroom: A Literature Review, Lauren Reynolds
Design of Composite Joints using Machine Learning Approaches, Natalie Richards
NJECT-3D, Kody Rinkevich, Logan Henderson, Nathaniel Anderson, James Patton, and Cameron Wilson
Golf Club Cleaner, Owen Roach, Chris Wertenberger, and Michael Skerlong
Immunohistochemistry of the zebrafish retina, Alison Ruf
Smart Kettlebell, Cole Russell, Patrick Davis, Ryan Deboer, and Isaac Stecker
Measuring Students' Pro-Environmental Attitudes and Behaviors Before and After Demonstration-Based Instruction, Collin Ryan
Viscous Anisotropy of Wet Olivine Aggregates, Megan Ryan
Schaeffler F-250 BEV Conversion: Power Electronics, Leslie Sawyer
Cathodic Protection, Michaela Schaber
Investigation of Casting Methods of Photoelastic Particles to Study the Geomechanics of Granular Media, Daniel Schullek
Hands Free Fitted Shoe, Maddison Schutt, Nicole Rizkala, Elizabeth Scheatzle, Alexander Hershey, and Austin Fowkes
Upscaling Textile Upcycling, Mason Scott, Brett High, Sophia Marcum, Rachel Schiffli, and Andrew Flowers
The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the enrichment of Fe(III) reducing bacteria from acid mine drainage, Susami Seth
CO2 Based Parachute Deployment, Anthony M. S. Settlemier and Nicholas Motter
Auto- Ethnography with a deep dive into changes Mental health during the pandemic and a look into the way the pandemic has shaped nursing protocols for recent nursing college graduates, Audrey Shaffer and Sarah Bereznay
Adjust-A-Ramp, Taylor Sharrits, Courtney Banks, Emily Beck, and Jazmin Buenrostro
Data Processing in a Database Management System Using Parallel Processing, Stephen Shears
Why my Sister Really Left: A Narrative Film, Sarah Shively
The Cuyahoga Valley Resource and Development Center, Lindsay Shook, Suzanne Kroll, Donald Alexander, and Emily Booth
Sintering of 3-D Printed Metals, Adam Shuppe and John Griffiths
Grinding and Super-Finishing Test Machine Project, Michael Simon
A Swipe to the Right: Exploring Tinder Use in College Students, Madisyn Smith
Technology’s Impact on Students in a Virtual Environment, Leah S. Sorensen
Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel Lab, James Soroczak and Brett Preslar
Induction Brazing, Austin Squire, Scott Compton, Logan Hathaway, and Michael Fleming
Dirigible Anemometer Mount, Matthew Stanko