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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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

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Climate Change as a Hazard in Emergency Management, Christen Swayer

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Autonomous Combat Robot, Andrew J. Szabo II, Chris Heldman, Tristin Weber, Tanya Tebcherani, Holden LeBlanc, and Fabian Ardeljan

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Controlled release of corrosion inhibitors: Zinc and Magnesium containing Sodium Chromate, Andrew Thomas

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Evaluating Sex Related Differences in the Osteocyte Lacunar Canalicular Network Across the Lifespan: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Approach, Gina Tubo

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Smart Parking Deck, Ryne Turner, Matthew McDade, Julie Aichinger, and Laveréna Wienclaw

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The Basics of Horticulture, Maria Uhase

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Regional Patterns of Vascularity within the Limb Bones of Small and Large-bodied Bats, Logan Usher

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Compression Set Improvement of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates for High Temperature Tubing, Mitchell Valaitis

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Wheelchair Modification, Taylor Verba, Stephen Conklin, Nolyn Martz, Kenneth Hutson, and William Rasper

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Facial Rhenium Tricarbonyl Complexes with Modified DII Ligands, Dominick Vitale

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Dynamic Voltage Rail Audio Amplifier, Evan Von Duhn, Timothy Oshatiouk, Slavisa Tosanovic, and Andrew Cantrell

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Experience and Philosophy in Urban Public Schools, Austin Wade

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Ohio Women Writers Inspire in YA: A Study of Three Authors, their Most Recent Young Adult Texts, and their Paths to Publication, Genevieve Wadge

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Smart Garage Opener, Jacob Wasson

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Generator Design: A Study of Optimized Airflow, Rachel Wattleworth

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Effects of Micro-Features on Cell Detachment from Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Coated Polydimethylsiloxane Membranes, Luke Webel

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Factors that Influence Recruitment and Retention, Colton West, Jessica Ricks, Caroline Strachan, John Iacono, and Carly Shay

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Space Dynamics Laboratory Payload Challenge: Autonomous Water Sampling UAV, Thomas Wheeler, Zachary Williams, and Joseph Stack

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The Effect of Swimming Exercise on Amount and Quality of Sleep for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kayla E. Wilson

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Examination of Ice Impactor and Mold, Matt Wilson

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SWAT Operations Unmanned Vehicle, John K. Zelina, Tyler Meadows, Ryan Cook, and Mathew Fellows

Honors Research Projects from 2018

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Factors that Influence Mexican Emigration to the United States: The Role of Economics, Education Quality, Crime, and Violence, Kristina Aiad-Toss

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Degradability of Poly(ethylene) Based Microgels and Methods of Improving High Polydispersity Index, Abrar AlNiemi

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Finance Day at UA, Shelby Amatangelo

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Indicator-Supporting Fixture based on a Time and Motion Study, James Anthony

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ANALYSIS OF OCULAR CHANGES IN A CYP1B1-/- MOUSE, Emily Arison

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Schneider Park Demographic Analysis, Patricia Arnett

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Organizational Pursuit of a Beloved Community, Christina Aronhalt

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Intimate Partner Violence and Its Impact on Pregnant Women and Their Infants: A Systematic Review, Rachel Ashley, Emily Pagni, and Alissarh Choujaa

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Molecular Organization of Vapor Deposited Rod-Like Molecules, Andrew Audley

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Residence Time Distribution of Mixing Based on Mathematical Modeling, Michelle Ayers

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Towards a Public History of the Ohio State Reformatory, Veronica Bagley

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Budget Quadcopter Kit, Connor Bailey and Taylor Stephens

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ANALYSIS OF OCULAR CHANGES IN A CYP1B1-/- MOUSE, Kylie Barto

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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Piezoelectric Design, Letia Bass, Michaela N. McCrae, Ethan W. Goodman, and Joesph W. Mazur