Honors Research Projects from 2020
Automatic Seeder, Zachary Bunting, Nicholas Muscarella, Trevor Tout, and Dalton Denny
Bioimpedance Sensor, Ryan Byo and Kevin Libertowski
The Relationship Between Intensity of Fitness Tracker Usage and Motivation, Rachel Cannata, Abigail C. Daugherty, Madison O. DiRocco, Julianne Green, and Pial DasGupta
Testing the Effectiveness of Reflective "Cool" Pigments, Ashleigh Carpenter
Elementary Hyperreal Analysis, Logan Cebula
St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on the Mind, Body, and Life After Death, Christopher Choma
Design of Banner Tow Mechanism for Bush Plane, Kyle Ciarrone, Ivan Martin, Rishabh Gadi, and Tyler Brandt
Redesign and Analysis for Landing Gear Components, Daniel Clarke
Enhancement of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart for Pediatric Use, Margaret Clark and Madison Marks
Zips Precious Plastics: Plastic Extruder, Patrick Cole
Investigating the morphology of ipRGCs in control vs. glaucomatous retinas, Samantha Cook
Optimization and validation of the NeuroLux wireless optoelectronics system for optogenetics, Karis Courey; Su Hyun Lee Ph.D.; Adam Smith Ph.D.; Nicholas Cilz Ph.D.; Sarah K. Williams Avram Ph.D.; Adi Cymerblit-Sabba Ph.D.; June Song; Nicholas Leipzig Ph.D.; and W. Scott Young M.D., Ph.D.
Prosthetic Hand, Nicholas Damiani, Eric Rassavong, and John Zolton
A Look Inside The University of Akron Dance Team, Kristen Dauber
Effects of Crosslinking Conditions on Biofouling of Polymer Substrates with a Hydrogel Layer, Laura Davila
What Works Where?, Edmond Davis
Neuroanatomy of the Blackspotted Rockskipper, Entomacrodus striatus, Pooja Dayal
Methods for Film Coating Electrospun Fibers, Kristopher DeJean
Methods for Film Coating Electrospun Fibers, Kristopher DeJean
Positive Psychology and Older Adult Well-Being, Kenzie Delposen
Developing a UAS-Deployable Methane Sensor Using Low-Cost Modular Open-Source Components, Gavin DeMali
Pediatric Blood Calculator, Richard Desatnik
Chloride Effect in Fly Ash Geopolymer Cement, Evan Dimmick
Tabletop Mechanical Tester, Jamie Dombroski, Brian English, Richard Leffler, and Andrew Shirk
Virtual Reality Environment Recreation, Ryan Douglas
Medical Device for Loading of Knee at Differing Angles, Alex Dragota
I/O Master, Aaron Dubler, Corey Dye, Cameron Sinko, Ian Glen, and Nikolaus Untch
Qualitative Survey of a Collaborative Team Approach to Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder, Theresa Duff
Implementation of Real-Time Decision Support Technology at Akron Water Reclamation Facility, Hunter Durbin
E-Z Door: Hands-free Front Door Unlocking and Opening Mechanism, Caleb Dyck
Home Health Care Resource Binder: A User-Friendly Guide for Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, Deanna Eder
Effects of Hofmeister ions on solubility and swelling on gelatin hydrogels, Hannah Eldridge
Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Improvement, Nathan Embaugh, Jason Mack, Jeremiah Fitzgerald, and Zachary J. Lindsey
Explorations in Book Binding Techniques, Kristen Faux
Impact of Increased Precipitation on Midwestern Construction, Monica Feltman
The Cardiovascular Response to Acute Hypoxic Conditions in Danio rerio, Bryce Fetterman
Exercise and Physical Activity in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes, Shelby Fisher
Law Enforcement and Community Relations with their Public, Garrett Fleming
Assessing Morphology of ipRGCs After Traumatic Brain Injury, Brian Foresi and Matt Smith
A Foundational Approach to Extrusion and Compounding, David Frankart
Effects of a Strength Training Intervention and Quality of Life: Case Study on a Sedentary Adult Female, Lucas Frazier
A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Complementary Therapies on Mental Status of Pediatric Oncology Patients, Sara Fredricks, Jessica Lloyd, and Whitney Wendling
A Survey of Education in Civil Engineering, Tyler Fuller
Supersonic Propulsion: Inlet Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interaction in a Diffuser, Lucas Fulop, Ian Henry, Jordan Ruffner, and Anthony McMullen
A Socioeconomic Analysis of Francophone and Anglophone West Africa, Jackson Gagne
The Effects of Staining Cyanobacteria with SYTOXGreen After Lysis by Freeze-Thaw and Lysis by Ethanol, Samantha Galambos
Oxidative Stress Analysis of Placental Tissue in the RUPP Pregnant Rat, Natalie Ganios
Water Condensation Collection for Disaster Relief, Tyler Gaydosh
Miniature Photogrammetry Rig, Alec Geither and Sean Weber
A Commercial Apartment Complex, Kathleen A. George
Exploring female university students’ views of campus engagement in CHAARG, Lia Giffels
Integrated Dentistry Face Shield, Noah Glass
Tilted Literature Review, Molly Goldman
Upper Extremity Mobility Device, Timothy J. Grassi and Jacob R. Miller
Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions on Outcomes in Neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Alexandrea Gray, Rachel Smith, Trina Miller, Nina Vaccaro, and Ashlyn Milhoan
Development of a Synthesis Method for O2-releasing Compound for Microbiological Experiments, Danae Greco
The Push for the Extra Edge in Sports, Logan Green
Examining Traumatic Bone Fracture Healing Versus Surgical Osteotomies in Canines and Resulting Rates of Infection, Grace Gsellman
Digital, Automated Reactive Target System, Nicholas Haas, SaiPranay Vellala, Trandon Ware, and Thomas Martin
Melanopsin-expressing Retinal Ganglion Cells in Control vs. Glaucomatous Retinas, Edward Hamad
Research and Design of a Two-Stage Supersonic Rocket, Ryan Hannaford, James Gase, Matthew Reppa, and Harrison Lewis
Adaptive Bike Pedals, Norman Hansen and Robert Csaky
Levitate, Stephen Hargreaves, Isaac Hammonds, Russel Pease, and Joseph Morris
Lower Extremity Exoskeleton, Kelly Haslett and Jacalyn Everhart
Nursing Student Stress, Ruthanne Emily Hawks, Hannah Rae Wilson, Carly Marie Gillota, Taylor Anne Hall, and Edward William McCain
Home Sales as a Time Series Model, Noah R. Hellenthal
Telecommunications Database, Tristan Hess
Rocket Motor Nozzle, Corey Hillegass
What factors drove voter support for Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election?, Kyle Hilles
Akron Honey- Honey Infuser, Niklas Hilmoe, Timothy Snider, Richard Bitzel, and Preston Fillman
4 Goodyears, Justin Hofacker, Hannah Bryan, Stephen Sweitzer, Dean Dickirson, and Nick Milich
Immigration and Crime Across Southern US Border: The Effect of Latino Immigration on Violent Crime, Matthew Hohman
Harm Reduction Through Effective Volunteer Training, Rebecca Hohman
Productive Uncertainty in the Laboratory Setting: Engaging Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Abigail Hollowell
Goodyear Project - Mile Marker 0, Nolan Howard, Catherine Elizabeth Rardin, Tyler Michael Henning, Benjamin D. Benton, and Matthew Jacob Kennelly
Zips Electric Racing Suspension Design, Madison Hughes, Christopher Thompson, Erikah Jackson, and Anna Signorino
Leveling-Position Platform Cart, Brice Hutchison
Exploring Intuitive Eating Behaviors and Attitudes among a Sample of College Students, Kirsten Imhoff; Christin Seher PhD, RDN, LD; and Kristen DeBois PhD
Solvent-Free Coating Using MACO Bio-Based Reactive Diluent, Ryder James
Measuring Eating Competence Among Participants Enrolled in a 15-Week Weight Management and Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Delaney Corrin Javens
Filtration Apparatus Design for Oil-Water Separation using Membranes and Sponges, Alec Jerger
Zips Racing Electric CAN Communications, Andrew Jordan, Adam Long, Susanah Kowalewski, and Rami Nehme
Determination of iron-reducing bacterial activities in lake sediments., Alexandra Kahn
The Tera Multi Terrain Mobility Aid Chassis, Colton Kemp, Daniel Nicoll, Ibrahim Suleiman, and Mohammad Alyami
Does Racial Discrimination Exist in the NBA?, Logan Kendall
Shock Wave and Boundary Layer Interaction, Blake Keuchel, Lauren Andrews, and Corryn Rahe
A Business Plan for The Fitzgerald Institute, Elaine M. King, Matthew G. Deibel, Matthew J. Bulgrin, Alex Skeen, and Stephanie N. Kieke
Metisentry- E-sports, Evan Kirian, Jennifer Cranmer, Kevin C. Edwards, Matthew Ackerman, Veronica Janosek, and William A. Reilly
Custom 3D Printed Orthotic, Dakota Kirtley and Andrew Wiles
Technological Software in Mathematics, Courtney Kish
Designing a Recycling Facility for Energy Materials, Bartholomew Kitko, Matthew Berger, Elias Chiti, Trayce Harris, and Mark Kulesa
Visual Music Assistant, David Klett
An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Religiosity and Internalized Heterosexism in Same-Sex Attracted Individuals, Lauren Knight
Controlled Crystallization of PET Filaments in Additive Manufacturing, Ryan Kordahi
Vehicle Operator Attention Monitor, Matthew Krispinsky, Matt Marsek, Matthew Mayfield, and Brian Call
Zips Electric - Cooling System, Guan-Bok Kwok
Optimization of E-Textiles for Lactic Acid Detection, Andrew Laboy and Mallory David
Gun Control in the United States, Oliver Lake