Honors Research Projects from 2026
The Quantifiable Effects of Constitutional Interpretation, Carter Ridgway
CrashHeARt, Ellie Riekert, Kennady Skidmore, and Madison Furino
Ethanol and Iron Absorption Interactions within Crayfish Invertebrate Models, James Rollman and Andrew Wissmar
Effects of warmer springs and urbanization on the nest choice of Temnothorax ants, Keana Royce
An Investigation into the Potential Role of Thioester Bonds in Prebiotic ATP Synthesis, Adam J. Ruf
Examining the Effects of Black Parenting Styles of Self-Esteems, Alexander J. Ruffin-Stcyr and Lorris Robinson
Modeling Housing Prices: Which Features Matter Most?, Alex Ruvolo
Identification of Modified Polymer End Groups for Correlations to Physical Properties, TJ Sacco
Cognitive Support Apps for Students with Autism and Low-Incidence Disabilities, Isabella Salzgeber
Adaptive Lighting System, Jacob Samerdak, Ethan Schwartz, Brandon Breen, and Matthew Carozza
Mathematical Model of Graphene, Douglas M. Sanor
Breaking the Vapor Barrier and Scale: Revolutionizing Steel Quenching with Ultrasound Technology, Anthony O. Santos
Akron Soap Box Derby Super Kids Car, Alexis Schultz, Cooper Sites, and Sean Stevenson
The Impact of Brexit on UK Trade Flows: A Product-Level Analysis, Tyler J. Shean
Locked and Loaded: The Truth Behind Gun Violence, Alana N. Shroyer
Length Modulatin Hip Implant, Ethan Smith
Rebuilt from the Same Stone: Religion and Colonization in Sixteenth-Century Mexico, Aziren South
Analyzing Network Traffic Utilizing AWS Developer Tools and Artificial Intelligence, Michael K. Spatafore
Social Influences on Exercise and Physical Activity, Domanick Speelman
The Tilt Continuum: Investigating the Relationship Between Emotions and Peformance in Esports., Rowan D. Steyn
Secure Peer-to-Peer Messaging Using Distributed Servers, Jack Stoller
The Cross Cultural Study of Self-Ideation: Eastern vs Western, Florencia Suhartono
Ceramics and Trade in Mesoamerica: Identity and Resistance in the Maya Culture, Mason A. Swanson
A Child on Stand: The Impact of Experiencing Trauma on Children’s Testimonial Efficacy in Legal Proceedings, Morgan Sweger
Age-related Ultrastructural Differences in the Dorsal Cortex of the Inferior Colliculus in the Fischer Brown Norway Rat, Kylee M. Tenney, Dakota Smallridge, Gillian Barach, Gurveer Singh, Erin Beskitt, Justine Busby, Syllissa Duncan, Alexa Wawrzyniak, Brenda Vega, Nick Tokar, Andrew Ohl, Jesse Young, and Jeffrey Mellott
To Treat or Not to Treat: Evaluating Antipyretic Use and Patient Outcomes in Febrile Care, Nico Teodosio and Brynley Harris
High School Students’ Uses of AI in the Writing Process: A Qualitative Study, Sydney S. Thomas
Parking Information and Supervision System, Joshua A. Thum, Alex J. Kinch, and Jacob A. Dye
Locked In: The High Price of Overcrowding and the Strain of America's Growing Prison System, Kaitlyn N. Timmerman
Exploring Design Tools, Naomi Torgler
Overview and Methods of Molecular Paleontology: A Review, Shelby Touchstone
Nail Salon Appointment Management System., Alexander Tran
Morphological Variation of the Clavicular Rhomboid Fossa: Bilateral Asymmetry, Sexual Dimorphism, and Environmental Influences, Michaela Tucker and Skylar Hall
AreoSense, Josephine Turney
Breaking the Cycle: Substance Use Disorders, Recidivism, and the Role of Reentry Programs, Sophia R. Veloz
Made on Mars: Design and Manufacturing of Structural Polymer-Regolith Composites, Pailey M. Vitale
Microscopic Insights on Shear Rheology of Polyampholyte Ionomers via Molecular Simulations, Kyle VonScio
HVAC Design and Calculations, Sarah Walters and Sarah Beyea
The Impact of Night Shift on New Nurses: Effects on Mental Health and Work-Life Balance, Avery Windham, Abby Maruskin, and Elizabeth Yoder
Defending a SOHO Network against MITM Attacks, Braeden J. Wise
Network Merge, Alexander York
Honors Research Projects from 2025
GameGPT, Elia Albaba and Andrew Markland
East of the Sun, West of the Moon Film Pitch Deck, Micah Anderson
Artificial Intelligence’s Role and Impact on the Engineering Discipline, Andrew Angelini
Design of an Active-Control Pressure Regulator for a Rocket, Seth Arkwright
A Form-Fitting Model for the Simulation of Traumatic Brain Injury in Zebrafish, Abigail Armstrong
Polystyrene Plastic Waste as an Organic Hydrogen Carrier, Alaina Bachmann
Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance, Autumn Bailey
Zippymania: A Multimedia Record of the 2024-25 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Team, Drew Bailey
Passive Phosphorus Filtering System Design, Ryan T. Bailey
KB Bioenergy Mobile Dewatering System Research, Wyatt Balser and Nathan Szymczak
Analysis of Sled Dog Biomechanics, Natalie Bender
An Aphasia Friendly Questionnaire for Post-Stroke Fatigue, Abigail Best
DC to DC Buck Converter, Matthew Bildstein
Psychological Interventions in the Work Environment and Reducing Burnout in Critical Care Nurses, Amelia Bloom and Isabella Tisevich
Lost in Translation: The Absence of Untranslatable Words in the English Classroom, Ashley Boledovic
Explorations of Social-Emotional Learning in the Arts, Lydia Boyer
The Impact of Visiting Artists on Education, Naomi Boyer
Elongate Locomotors Show Consistent Torque Patterns Across Substrates, Spencer Bradford and Henry Astley
Hip Strengthening in Female Collegiate Soccer Players: Effects of Gluteus Medius Strengthening on Biodex Balance Scores, Caitlin Bruni and Morgan Shansky
Organic Social Media Strategy for the University of Akron, Alexander Busch
Reproductive Rights: How Voting Behavior Illustrates Shifting Political Attitudes, Keavy Callwood
Ingestion of Expanded Polystyrene by Procambarus spp: A Toxicology Report, Garrik Neill Catania and Panagiotis Antonios Tsarouhas
Software Literacy in Construction, Aidan Cazares
Predicting Heart Disease Using Machine Learning Models, Zeynep Cetin
Corrosion of Pipes in Soil Under Cathodic Protection, Ashley Chow
Are you smarter than a dancer?: An investigation of physical agility and cognitive ability between dancers and non-dancers., Renee Clippinger and Philip Allen PhD
How Has Popular Types of Musicals Throughout Time Affected Reed Book Pit Musicians?, Bailey Coon
Impact of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on Daphnia magna Heart Rate, Ashley Cosgrave
How Do Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Experiences Impact Mental Health?, Samantha Coyne and Margo Gregor
Increasing Women in Political Careers, Kendall Craig
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Plastic Waste on Bifunctional Catalysts, Kamryn Culp
Head Mounted Surgical Robot, Mason Currens
Perceived Shoulder Discomfort in Adolescent Swimmers, Abigail Daniel
Mobile Weather Satellite Receiver, Luke Datsko, Sam Watts, Jason Do, and Adam Bechtler
Medication in Early Adulthood and Long-Term Outcomes in Individuals with ADHD, Emma Deep
U.S. and Russian Responses to the Syrian Civil War: A Comparative Analysis, Grace DeWitt
Automatic Scoring Cornhole Board System, Eric Diffendal, Jonah Harsh, Connor Lengel, and Brett Sukie
Dismembering the Final Girl: Examining the Shifting Trope in Contemporary Horror Films, Abby Divine
Akronauts Turbopump Research Project, Gerald Drabeck III, Michael Mccalla, and Joshua Skelton
The Impact the Supreme Court's Decision has on Public Opinion, McKenzie Dunigan
AEG Improved Football Helmet Liner, Matthew Dyson, John Clore, Brady Slates, and Nathan Walker
The Signal of Airplane Combustion in Soil at a Small Airport in Ohio, Rachel Engels
An Introductory Guide to Trauma Informed Care, Isabella Fallon
Examining the Gender Disparity in College Enrollment: Implications for Female Representation in Managerial Positions, Natalia Y. Felicelli
Rapid Convective Quench Apparatus Design, Samuel Fenik, Tyler Horvath, Dane Manias, and Nicholas Michel
Effects of Chain Length, Saturation, and Bases on Saponification, Sarah Fenik
SafeHaven Security System, Natalie Gardner, Megan Valloric, Anya VanKirk, Lance Woods, and Jack Kelley
PCA Text Sentiment Analysis Tool, Luke Gegick
Breaking a Criminal Mind: Leveraging Habit Breaking/Building for Crime Reduction, Dru Gerace
SOMETHING DIFFERENT LIKE US: A CHILDREN'S BOOK PROJECT, Isabella B. Gonzalez
Body Imagery: How Exercise Motivation Type Affects Self and Social Perceptions, Alexander Granat
Silent Sabotage: Identifying and Preventing Cyber Attacks from Inside Actors, Autumn Groen
Morphology and Synaptic Connections of a T7 Bipolar Cell in Mouse Retina, Lauren Groen
Contact Pathway Factors as Potential Modifiers of Bleeding Related to Factor XI Deficiency, Ivy R. Han, Leah Rosenfeldt, Courtney Young, Bal Krishan PhD, Rachel Cantrell PhD, Cassie Sprague, Mousa Kharnaf, William Abplanalp, and Joseph Palumbo MD
Understanding Tap as a Narrative Form, Jylian R. Haynes
Effects of diet composition on physical parameters in Danio rerio, Isabella Hemphill
Synthesis of Noval Hydroxy Chalcone and Study of Fluorescent Properties, Margaret Hilliker
Understanding and Assessing Conduct Disorder: A Literature Review, Garrett Holman
The Intersectionality of Dance and Poetry, Isabelle Howerton