Honors Research Projects from 2017
Smart Fan, Jacob A. Carroll, Joshua B. Blanchard, Peter A. Gross, and Joshua D. Riegel
Louden Hugely: The Piano Music of Percy Grainger, Jackson Carruthers
Las pesticidas en Argentina: la tensión entre proteger o producir, McKay M. Cavanaugh
Developing AFM Techniques for Testing PEG Hydrogels, Hannah L. Cebull, Jessica Stukel, and Rebecca Willits
Stealing Home: The Akron Baseball Documentary, Daniel Cermak
Effects of Workplace Environment on Recruitment and Retention, Gino Ciarimboli, Madison Frericks, Tyler Riemenschneider, and Michael O'Neill
Design of Rubber Extraction Process from TKS Dandelion, Trevor A. Cody
"The Mouth of the Void," "Hum", Hannah L. Comeriato
The Influence Of Light On The Electrochemical Characteristics Of Pure Aluminum, Hongbo M. Cong
A Guide to Functional Communication Training and Autism, Elizabeth M. Connolly
Protein Release Study using Heparin Modified Methacrylamide Chitosan Hydrogels, Dakotah G. Cox
Oronyms, Arianna Cozart
The Relationship between Alcohol Use and Familial and Social Influence in College Nursing Students, Darren C. Crooks and Kathleen A. Gillota
Process Control Laboratory Skid Refurbishment, Danny Crowder
The GOJO Smartlink Observation System: Research for Adoption, Robert Cuenot, Austin Reich, Joseph Tuck, Sarah Dick, and Sean Poholski
Teaching Tuba Students to be Complete Musicians, Brandon E. Cummings
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) AND ADOLESCENT BODY MASS INDEX (BMI): A NATIONAL POPULATION-BASED STUDY, Laura Y. DeFrain LPN
Design and Implementation of an Air Multiplier Fan for PC, George Demian
Corrosion Resistance of Silane Coatings on Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys, John Demopoulos
NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, Ean H. Dickerhoof
THE EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE EXPOSURE ON CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT IN COMBINATION WITH HYPOXIA IN DANIO RERIO, Sarah Donaldson
Exploring Autism and the Caregiver Burden Relationship, Mary C. Drockton
Evaluation of epoxy coatings for protecting aluminum alloy 2024 from corrosion caused by Aspergillus niger, Kamshat Dukenbaeva
Notes of Hope: Experiential Learning in Music Education, Eden A. Dunning and Jordan Wessel
Foundation for Analysis of Early Childhood Intervention for Hearing Loss: Birth to Three, Katherine E. Fike
Nosocomial Infection in the Intensive Care Unit: Case Control Comparison of Trauma vs Surgical vs Medical Patients, Catherine A. Fisher
Implementing Software Lab at Hackathons, Istvan Gates
Using Singing as a Teaching Tool in Brass Playing, James G. Gates
Effects of Education and Exposure on Associative Stigma of Psychiatric Nursing in Junior Level Nursing Students, Geoffrey George, Hayley Groubert, and Gabrielle Glandorf
The Potential Role of Oxidative Stress in Reduced Uterine Perfusion Pressure Vascular Reactivity, Abigail J. Gindlesberger
Experiential Learning and its Place in a Quality Business Education, Zach Gollwitzer, Callie Mack, and Brenna Mack
Normal Subgroups of Wreath Product 3-Groups, Ryan Gopp
Instruction Pamphlet Insertion Machine, Jim Griggs, Scott Miller, and Michael Kubala
Examination of Hamstring Flexibility and Maximal Sprint Speed, Zach J. Guiser
Implementation of CUDA Accelerated Bayesian Network Learning, Joseph Haddad
Cross Cultural Classroom Study, Stephanie Halle
Holiday Cheer for Children in Treatment, Rachel A. Hall
Socioeconomic Status, Academic Success, and Relationship with Parent/Guardian: Contributions to Marijuana Use in Teens, Justin Hamas
A Descriptive Analysis of Stadiums as Non-Sporting Event Venues: A Study of the Use of Football Stadiums in an NCAA Division I Athletic Conference, Andrew J. Hammond
Measurements of Important Meteorological Parameters’ Variations in the Akron Area, Adam Harpley
Effects of Corrosion Inhibitor on the Corrosion Behavior of Low Carbon Steel in CO2 Environment, Michael Harris
The Design and Testing of a High Performance Formula SAE Powertrain, Ryan T. Harty
Compressive Strength Relative to Sustainable Materials in Concrete, Brad Harvey
Titanium Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Hydrothermal Reaction, Kyle W. Hodge
Wetland Connectivity and Macroinvertebrate Diversity, Samantha M. Hodgson, Jacob Pollock, and Dr. Anne E. Wiley
Chocolate Bar Wrapping Machine, Austin M. Hoff, Daniel R. Trepke, and Caleb B. Krichbuam
An Assessment of Tire-Buying Among Millennial Consumers, John R. Hojnacki, Caleb P. Ohrn, Ben M. Nelson, Addie A. Hujar, and Taylor J. Kirian
The Outlook Impact on A.M. Best Ratings, Ashley Holder
Fungal Iron Oxidation in Brazilian Iron Caves, Braxton L. Hornick
Efficacy of Animal-Assisted Therapy Across Pediatric Care Settings: A Systematic Review, Holly Howser, Thomas Dixon, and Jessica Nunez
Statistics-Bierce Library Study, Tyler J. Hushour
Swagelok's Hand Tube Bender, Chapin Hutama, Seth Bills, William McConnell, and Tyler Brown
Synthesis and Fluorescent Properties of a New Flavonoid Compound, Ashley L. Ingle
The Hult Prize: A Guide on How to Be Successful, Kelsey T. Jones
Augmented Reality Helmet, Kevin Kapko
The Use of Seclusion and Restraints in the Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Setting: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Angela M. Kaucic
The Melting Pot: America, Food, and Ethnicity: 1880-1960, Jacob Kaus
A Comparison of Changes in Women's Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Composition After Performance in Zumba, Tabata, and Cycling, Kristi N. Kester
Millennials on the Move, but to Where?, Zach Kisor, Shelby Hoge, Ashley Cosher, Bethany Gump, Derek Carson, and Kristi Mitchell
On Unaccompanied Horn Music, Jason D. Klinect
Lighted Ear Curette, Kaitlin Klotzle, Kelsey Ashmore, Crysta Yamamoto, Katrina Elfrink, and Cynthia Stoller
KodySynth, Ryan Kody
The Experimental Determination of the Moment of Inertia of a Model Airplane, Michael Koken
Metabolomic Profiling of Chiari Malformation Type I: Comparison of Bioinformatic Programs for Untargeted Analysis, Hunter W. Korsmo
Design and Testing of Flexible Lithium-Ion Batteries, Ryan C. Kramanak, Matt A. Murrow, Matt Stolfer, Jered Tyler, and Aaron Moser
Role of Salt on Coating Failure, Kyle Krause
Pitting Corrosion of 410 Stainless Steel in HCl Solutions, Paul D. Krell
Genocide Museums and Memorials: How the Politics of Victimization and the entertainment Factor of certain Institutions cause Misinterpretations of Genocide, Shauna Lachendro
Development and implementation of a nutritional-risk screening procedure for pregnant mothers in a Honduran community hospital system, Maria LaMontagne, Brian Miller, and Tanya Falcone
Improving Patient Throughput in Akron General Cleveland Clinic Postpartum Unit, Emily Lather
Wellness Wednesday: Community Nutrition Education, Autumn M. Laurito
Lehmier Launch System, Dylan Lehmier 5248813
Game Collection Development and Marketing, Todd R. Locker Jr
Understanding Partner Loss in Same-Sex Couples, Margaret E. Manges
Smart Fitness Machine, Tyler M. Masters
Chemical Modification of Crumb Rubber to Increase Its Bonding with Concrete, Mary T. McCannon and Kendall J. Sweitzer
Effects of Environmental Stressors and Design on Patient Outcomes in ICU Patients, Lauren Lea McNary, Jenea Ruttino, and Kylie Thanasiu
Use of Force: A Split-Second Decision, Samantha McNulty
Honors Project- Goodyear, Alexa Moeller, Sara Kleines, Kristyn Gawdyda, Logan Hershberger, and Casey Lauber
Comparison of Perceived Exertion While Exercising at the Same Intensity on Land and Aquatic Treadmills, Amanda D. Montemayor and Iris A. Javersak
Polarized Elastic Nanofiber Tubular Mat, Elizabeth Moore
Feasibility Study of Solar Canopy Structure on Exchange Parking Deck, Daniel Morgan
Sketches of a Life, Alexander D. Morris
The Bunny Who Wore a Red Hat Children's Book, Alyssa N. Myers
Optimization of Acoustic Soundboard through Modal Analysis and Material Selection, Noah C. Nicholas, Cody Gruber, and Nicholas Hartman
Return to Sender, Katherine Noelle Nypaver
Determination of Metabolic Change Associated with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dominique Oates
Exploring Student Understanding of the Connections Between Music and Literacy, Heather Owens and Scott Palasik
Effects of Kangaroo Care on Procedural Pain in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review, Alyssa M. Pagni, Sophia Kellar, and Mary Rood
Financing Strategies For Real Estate Investments, Joshua Parr
Stigma and Reputation: Exploring the Lingering Effects of Organizational Stigma, Jahnavi Patel
A Literature Review on Accent Modification, Alyssa Pennington 6978027
The Knights Templar and the Freemasons: An American Myth, Elizabeth Persinger
The Success of an Aided Language Stimulation Training Video for Communication Partners Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hannah Peterson
Optimization of Lateral Jets for Guiding Supersonic Missiles, Anne M. Pirie, Samuel J. Rhoades, and Emily C. Slovan
Indoor Mapping Drone, Benjamin J. Plevny, Andrew Armstrong, Miguel Lopez, and Davidson Okpara
Electrospinning and Polarization of PVDF Fiber Mats for Adsorption of NaCl, Michael Pribonic
Conflict Styles and College Roommates, Billie K. Radcliffe
Hovercam, Kevin Rauh and Ross Palenik