The Honors Research Project is an integral part of the Williams Honors College experience, and completion of an acceptable Honors Research Project is a requirement to graduate as a Williams Honors Scholar. Interdisciplinary, creative projects are encouraged, and could incorporate original research investigating a significant question, a unique artistic or creative work, or the design of an original concept to meet a societal need. In all cases the project must meet high standards of scholarship. The student must also meet any department or college requirements for this project, such as prerequisite coursework or experience, qualifying examination, or oral presentation. More information about the Honors Research Project is available online.

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Honors Research Projects from 2019

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Prototype Landing Gear Conceptual and Embodiment Design, Derek Carr

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Fluidized Bed Classroom Demonstration Unit, Theresa Chapa

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Expendable 3D Printed Rescue Drone, Matthew Chapman, Nathan Knutty, and Matthew Chapman

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A Comparison of the Efficacy of Newly-Synthesized Antimicrobial Polymers and a Preview into their Interaction with the Bacterial Cell Membrane., Kailey Christman

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Brain Drain and Emigration: How Do They Affect Source Countries?, Nicholas Chura

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Understanding the NTRU Cryptosystem, Benjamin Clark

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GMS - Guest Management System, Ethan Clark

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Understanding Effects of Engineering Outreach on Elementary Students, Thomas Cobb

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Community Involvement and LGB Identity, Jenna Collins

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The Political, Social, and Economic Variables that Influence American Immigration Attitudes, Brandon Combs

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Testing of a Human Powered Vehicle, Bailey Conard and Marlee Reynolds

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Center Lift Trailer Support Structure, Carson Corle, Anthony M. Hayes, and Bryan A. Truax

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Investigating Alternative Measures of Functional Recovery in Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury, Mariah L. Costa and Rebecca K. Willits

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Effects of Acute Hypoxia on Danio rerio, Karly Crail

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Reactive Archey Target Design Team "Mimic", Brandon Croyle, Jacob Boss, David Rodgers, and Austin Wivell

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The Effect of the Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments on Air Pollution in Cleveland and Akron, Daniel Cundiff

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Building Recommendation Systems, Orion Davis

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S.A.V.E. M.E., Taylor Davis, Kelly Nicole O'Neill, Adrianna M. Dunlap, and Parsa Esshaghi Bayat

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Right-Wing Extremism in the United States, Claire DeBruin

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Form Stable Phase-Change Materials, Russell Dent, Marjan Kashfipour, Nitin Mehra, and Jiahua Zhu

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Hydro-Aeroponic Design, Megan J. Doll, Nathan J. Boring, Meredith B. Taylor, and Chancelor L. Sunkle

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Effectiveness of Alternative Cerebral Palsy Treatments in Pediatrics: Systematic Review, Olivia Doria, Emily Fricker, and Katrina Beery

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ErgoscopeTM – Ergonomic Endoscope, Drew Drum, John D'Egidio, Bethany Scarpitti, Ceara Stack, and Sara Kerestman

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Business Strategy for Potential Sustainability Organizations of the Future, Randall Duffield

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Metric Coil Car, Abigail Eberly

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Sherwin-Williams Research Report, Chase Edwards, Krista Mathis, Savannah Frase, Madeline Connolly, and Charles Howe

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Plant Hormone Lab Module: Assessing Different Factors to Create the Most Effective Lab, Ahmed El-Kulak

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Optimization of Primary Cilia Detection in Musculoskeletal Tissue, Ragen Engel

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An Approach to Jazz Improvisation for Intermediate Saxophonists, Justin Evangelist

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Comparison of Blindfolded vs. Non Blindfolded Vertical Jump Tests, Christian Thomas Evans

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Fatigue Tester, Nicholas Fazio

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Design and Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed Gradient Porosity Poly(propylene fumarate) Scaffolds, Andrea Felicelli

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Autonomous Vehicles, Sarah Flis

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Pick-and-Place Robot for the 2019 ASME Student Design Competition, Riniah A. Foor, Megan Schmit, Aaron Urban, Jeanetta Davidsaver, and Daniel Mugongo

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Antitumor Properties of Imidazolium Salts, Jenna Frantz

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Chronoamperometry Analysis of Sweat Sensor Technology, Evan Fritz

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Stress Corrosion Cracking of Stainless-Steel Reinforced Concrete, Nathan Frye

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Optimization of Conditions for Production of Mechanically Strong Suckerin Protein Hydrogels, Autumn Furniss

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Microarray Data Analysis and Classification of Cancers, Grant Gates

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Benefits of Aluminum: Comparing the Common Materials in the Bar Grating Industry, Joanthan Geiser

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Assessing the Benefits of a Collegiate-Run Wellness Program for Akron Inner City Residents, Alaina Gent

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Automatic Range Finding Bow Sight, Garrett Gill, Dillon Denny, and Cory Verba

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Campus Cultural Climate: A Minority Perspective, Tayler Gill and Paul E. Levy Dr.

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Content Management System, Raymond Gines

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An Examination of the Stock Market's Effect on Economic Inequality, Nicholas Golina

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Fluid Power Vehicle Competition, Madison Graham, Wayne Ritchie, Emily Dicks, and Ariana Cupello

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Analysis of Standardized Concrete Mixes, Riley Graybeal

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Chemical Kinetics using a Smartphone Spectrometer, Mary Greggila

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Homelessness in Akron: A Research Documentary, Tyler Gunter

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An Ecological Survey of Forest Succession in a Northeast Ohio Ecosystem Following an Emerald Ash Borer Infestation, Joseph Haas

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Recumbent Bicycle Balancing Aid, James Hager

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Project "Auxilia" - Jaiden's Prosthetic Arm, Christopher Halley, Lindsay Jaros, and Autumn Young

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Artificial Intelligence in Wet Weather Infrastructure, Matt Hammerstein

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Instant Replay as a Tool for Correcting Human Error in College Basketball: A Historical Analysis, Matthew Hammond

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Why We Teach Mathematics to Every Student: Determining Impact of Mathematics on Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning Skills, Megan Marie Harris

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The Second Wind, Jacob Heiss and Logan Neidert

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Simulation of Lubricant for Design of Magnetic Recording Systems under Laser Heating, Ryan Hetzel, Shao Wang Dr., Jonathon Lawry, and Ahmed Alsafwani

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The Effects of Sports Specialization and Injury Rates in Collegiate Athletes, Brianne Heydinger

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'Stand Up to Suicide', Katherine Hickman

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Age-Related Changes to Bone Microarchitecture in a Non-weight Bearing Bone, Tyler Hicks, Janna M. Andronowski, and Reed Davis

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STABILIZATION OF DREDGED MATERIALS IN OHIO: An Investigation of Mechanical, Chemical and Biological Dewatering Techniques, Erika Howard

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Late Assyrian Plain Simple Ware: a ceramic analysis, Tasha Hunter

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Exoskeleton Leg Brace, Aaron Indermuhle, Magomed Kasumov, Cevat Bagcioglu, and Lucas Battaglia

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Top 10 NAFTA Non-Tire Rubber Company Mapping, Lucas Ingalls

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Baja Rack and Pinion, Devin Jackson

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Increasing Mechanical Properties of a Double Network Hydrogel from Polyacrylamide and Agar with Methylenebisacrylamide as a Photocrosslinker, Madelyn Jeske

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Synthesis of Polyurethane from Sustainable Sources, Jovan Jevric

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Multidimensional Mass Spectrometry of Chemonic™ CCG-6 Nonionic Surfactant With Separation by Polarity and Shape, Charles Johnson

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Fracking and Induced Seismicity Mitigation in Ohio, Claudia Judele

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Females, Perceptions, and Strength Training, Victoria Kanel and Alexandria Rellinger

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Cyberbullying in Education: A Literature Review, Harvey Kenworthy

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Prevention of Harmful Algal Blooms by the Mitigation of Phosphorus Nutrient Loading via Filtration by Steel Wool and Activated Carbon, Sara Kidd, Ronald Simpson, and Samantha Zidd

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SAE Baja Custom Caliper and Upright Design, Katelynn R. Kise

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Gun Control: The Gun Violence Epidemic in the U.S., ANNA KODURU

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Absorption Calculator: A Cross-Platform Application for Portable Data Analysis, AnnMarie Kolbl

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Accounting for the Environment, Jonathan Konopka

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Rocket Telemetry System, Monica Lacek, Clark Bryant III, David Dalvin, and Nicholas Wolgamott

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Designing a Website for a Non-profit Organization, Kristen Lauck

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The Biomechanics of Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) Underwater Walking on Smooth and Rough Substrates, Megan Lee and Henry Astley Dr.

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Basketball Charts, Kevin Lewis

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Leucine Supplementation in Cuprizone-Induced Oligodendrocyte Toxicity, Michael Ley

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Law Students' Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Education: A Qualitative Study, Kellie Lockemer

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Cataloging the Degree of Sensitization via Electrochemical Reactivation for Studying the Corrosion Behavior of Inconel 718, Austenitic, and Duplex Stainless Steels, Bradley Lynes

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Requalification of Coated Fabrics using Chemlok 2332 in place of Chemlok 233, Daniel Madler

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Systematic Review: The Effects of Nonpharmacological and Pharmacological Measures in Neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Hannah R. Magyar, Laura D. Metzger, and Ariel N. Schrage

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Development of Violence and Sectarianism in Lebanon, Alicia Mallo

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Cycle Assist, Tyler Matthews

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Kardía: A Choreographic Investigation Utilizing the Human Heart, Rebekah R. Mayfield

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Investigating Iron Metabolism in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients, Alexander A. Maynard and Gardenia Pacheco

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Stormwater Infrastructure and the threat of Climate Change, Eric McCaslin

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The working wife: a three-pronged model of marriage and women's employment, Karris McCollum

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Comparison of CRNAs with and without Supervision on Cost and Safety of Anesthesia, Kelly McCurdy and Austin Phillips

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Virtual Experiments and Simulations in the Science Classroom, Nicole Merchant

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Battery Powered Handheld Drain Cleaner, Sarah Michaud, Kaylin Cozzens, and Emily Jo Spinelli

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Growing Abroad, Emily Miller

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Music Streaming Application Using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Kelsie Miller

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Behavior Incentives in Public Schools, Paige Miller

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Fabrication and Characterization of Nanofiber Nylon-6-MWCNT as an Electrochemical Sensor for Sodium Ions Concentration Detection in Sweat, Kelsey Mills

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Improving the Interstate Highway System, Chase Minor

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Queue: A Mobile Application for Collaborative Music Playlists, Vlad Mirea