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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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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

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The Effects of Bisphenol F on Embryonic Cardiac Output in Zebrafish, Kyle Monnot

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Investigation of Dredge Material Dewatering Through Hydraulic and Ground Improvement Methods, Monica Moody

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Effects of Hofmeister Ions on Transition Temperature of Two Thermo-Responsive Polymers, Joshua Moser

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Assessment of Sex-Related Differences of the Osteocyte Lacunar-Canalicular Network Across the Human Lifespan Using Synchrotron micro-Computed Tomography, Linda Muakkassa

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A Pilot Study Comparing the Penetration Properties of Bilobed and Trilobed Bronze Arrowhead Points Modeled from Neo-Assyrian Finds from Ziyaret Tepe, Turkey, Damon Mullen

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Goodyear As-A-Service Project Report, Julie Mullet

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The Impact of Flexibility on Balance in Rifle Athletes, Ileia Nagelkirk

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Incorporation of Contaminated Sediment into Environmentally Safe Concrete, Andrew Needs

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Designing Classrooms for Learning, Ryan Neubauer

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The Wrist Brace Project, Nathan Nicholas

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Effects on Perception and Accuracy of Live Putting when Leaving the Flagstick in the Hole, Danielle Nicholson

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Motorcycle Eyes, Patrick Nie and Alexander Ray

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Laser Ablation of Aluminum, Erika Nosal, Zachary Rahe, and Arthur Pamboukis

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Goodyear "As a service" Project Plan, Nicholas Nutial, Tara Myatt, James Genetin, Brenna Paananen, and Julian Moore

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Relate Promotion Tool, David Nutt

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Total Laryngectomy Surgery in the United States and Spain: A Tale of Two Healthcare Systems, Anna Nyszczy

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Improving the Delivered Specific Impulse of Composite Rocket Propellant through Alteration of Chemical Composition: Methodology and Parameters for Characterization of Propellant and Validation of Simulation Software Common to the Amateur Rocketry Community, Isaac O'Brien and Austin Ryan

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Effect of Osteoactivin and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 on soft tissue in Rat Spinal Fusion Model, Andrew Ohliger

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Exploring Diversity in the Workplace, Benjamin Olewiler

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Soft Tornado, Zoe Orcutt

Climate Change and its Oncoming Effects on Migration and Policy in the U.S. and France, Oyintarikeye Osuobeni

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Measuring Nutrition Literacy Among Participants Enrolled in a Weight Management and Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Abby Perkins

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The Synthesis of Ferrocene-Based Ionic Liquids, Stephen Petrochko

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Silicon Valley Immersion Program, Austin Phillips

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Microaggressions and Ally Support Among Undergraduate Minority Students, Caitlin Phillips

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Understanding Access to Menstrual Hygiene Products in the Akron Area, Corinne Plas

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"Protest Literature" or Race as a Social Construction: An Analysis of Baldwin's Blues for Mister Charlie, Sonia Potter

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Development of Cardanol-based Epoxy Coating, Nicholas Pottschmidt

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Uncork Your Creativity, Kayla Pretzer

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Mobile Application: Peril, Michael Prough

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The smartBobber, Zachary Pyle, Nick Spoutz, Zachary Hutson, and Ryan Pascal

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Let's Talk About Art School!, Elise Radzialowski

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Interlaminar Damage Detection in Composite Materials, Hariharan Rangarajan

CDT Manual, Brittiany Reid

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Effects of Adaptive Sports on Quality of Life in Individuals with Disability, Victoria Reljin

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Synthesis of Drug Encapsulated Chitosan-Heparin Based Nanoparticles and Release Study, Trent Richwine

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Safe Pass, Alycia Riese, Julia Hariharan, Greg Synek, and Jonathan Hall

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Equilibrium Structures and Thermal Fluctuations in Interacting Monolayers, Emmanuel Rivera

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Åstrand-Rhyming and YMCA: A Compare and Contrast Literature Review of Two Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Tests, Sean Roberts

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Teaching Science Through Active Learning: Sports, Alexis Ropchock

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Carbon Fiber Racing Wheel, Megan Sanok, Melissa Furdak, and Sydney Schipani

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M1 MELANOPSIN GANGLION CELLS IN THE ​Mus musculus​ RETINA ARE SIMILAR IN SHAPE AND SIZE, Geoffrey K. Sarpong

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The Effect of Behavioral Traits and Background on Engineering Students’ Decision-Making Process compared to Business Students, Joe Scott

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Factors Influencing Teacher Burnout and Retention Strategies, Sean Brady Scott

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Lack of Vaccination Risks, Abigail Sebunia

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Welcome to the Neighborhood: A Spatial Analysis of Crime and Housing Values, Anthony Senick

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Development and Exploration of a Z-Shaped Foot and Ankle Internal Fixation Plate, Rhaz Shaghaghi Paul, Ian Hames, and Sean Rich

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The Overlooked Embargo: The 1967 Oil Embargo, the Arab Cold War, and the Creation of OAPEC, Aaron Shaum

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The production and characterization of chitosan based microgels using a novel microfluidic device to promote cell survival, Kaileen Shevchuk

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An Analysis of Millennial Attitudes Towards Car Servicing, Colwell S. Shupe, Jill M. Synek, Erin M. Chips, and Eric A. Van Meter

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Letting Poetry Inside, to Stay, Erin Siegferth

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Systematic Review of Sensory Integrations with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cierra Simmons

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

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Global Warming Statistical Analysis, Jared Skinner

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Embouchure Theory in Practice, Alden Smith

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Scanning Electron Microscope Study of Microstructure and Regeneration of Upper Pennsylvanian Cladid Crinoid Spines, Hannah Smith and James Thomka

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Kangaroo Mother Care and Traditional Care, Arianna Smola and Kirsten Lawson

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Plant Hormone Signaling Lab Module, Olivia Snyder

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U.S. Census Explorer: A GUI and Visualization Tool for the U.S. Census Data API, Timothy Snyder

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Voice Therapy Techniques in Combination with the Group Therapy Setting for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Zoë E. Sommers

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Artificial Intelligence in Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Implementing Practical New Technologies for the End User, Jordan Spano

Kazakhstani Public Opinion Toward China: Understanding the Divide, Rachael Steer

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Evaluating State Anxiety Levels in Nursing Students, Rachel Stevens, Rachel Nussbaum, and Tyler Blake

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QuickCough: An instrumentational proximal airway clearance technique (ACT) for select patients with Neuromuscular Disease (NMD), Sean X. Sullivan, Russell K. Catania, Madison K. Plaster, Sydney E. Kandray, and Mariah Costa

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Developing a Portable Prototype to Utilize an Electrospun Colorimetric Sensor for the Detection of Trihalomethanes in Water, Amanda Svensson