Honors Research Projects from 2023
Dimerization of Dopamine (D2) and Adenosine (A2A) Receptors, Elena Vukovic and Jackson M. Macatol
Impacts of COVID-19 on Industrial Growth in the United States, Emily G. Warthman and Charles J. Landis
Defining Music of a Questionable Past: A College Musician’s Approach, Noah Whetstone
Wireless Kick Pedal, Jacob Wise, Ryan Kinyo, Bradley Toth, and Ian Zanath
Repeat Recall Test Literature Review, Carson Wolfe
Structural Design and Application of Polymeric Silicon Elastomers, Jacob Wyant
Powering Electric Vehicles: Are We Ready?, Christian Yoder
Graphic Design & Painting, Emily Zepp
Honors Research Projects from 2022
Refrigeration & Pressure Circuits for the Test Apparatus on Triaxial Properties of Polymer Foams at Arctic Temperatures, Nathaniel Ackerman
Barriers to Technology Adoption in the Water Treatment Industry, Ian Adams
Lapnitor: A web service that protects your laptop from theft., Michael Ameteku
The Viability of Pop-Up Thrift Shops in Increasing Revenues for Goodwill Industries of Akron, Morgan Andrews, Casey Bachowski, Caitlin Croston, Zach Dunphy, and Weston Latham
Liquid Engine External Pressurizer (LEEP), Emily Armbrust
Pet Food Protector, Braeden Balch, Trey Dillan, Brandon George, and David Owens
Smart UV-C Disinfectant Module, Nicole Baldy, Luke Rogers, and Haitham Saleh
Cochlear Implant Training Model, Devin Baughn, Sidney Mingle, and Aaron Bowman
Enzymatic Treatment, Gluten Reduction, and Production of Celiac Safe Gluten Removed Beer, Alyssa Baumann, Calvin Baumann, and Noah Alfman
Effect of an ACL tear on bone density and muscle mass contralaterally, Rebecca Beitko and Carly Anenson
Additive Manufacturing Waste Management System - Plastic Extrusion Process, Gabriel Bennett, Lindsay Liebrecht, David Lyogky, and Wilson Woods
Non-Destructive Characterization of Bio-Cemented Soils Via Seismic Wave Measurement, Kyle Best
Radial Artery Model for Catheterization Procedures, Kyla Beville, Mitchell Gagnon, Benjamin Stalls, and Maya Ariza
DuPont Seal Mold Assembly Machine, Brett Biederman, Craig Hanchett, and Matthew Chilton
Amino-polymer for CO2 Capture by Vacuum Swing Adsorption, Sean Billy
Perceptions of Strength Training for Dancers at a Midwestern University, Abigail Boenig-Dombek
Mimicking the Namib Desert Beetle with Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces, Tyler Bracewell
Conservation of Lapping Mechanism in Marsupials, Angela Brkic
Study Guide Generation in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: A Comparison Between Individual and Group Preparation, William Brown
Totally TubulAir - Adjustable Nasal Cannula, Megan Bruns, Emily McGrath, Angelina Marchio, and Olivia Renkel
Chemical Clean Automated Loader, Jordyn Bryner
Chemogenetic Induced Tinnitus Model, Cara Bunner
Mental Health Apps: A Study of College Students' Perceptions of Counseling Through an App, Caroline Burns
The Effects of Geometry and Architecture of Polymer Matrix Composites on Acoustic Emissions, John J. Bush, Alex D. Swartzentruber, Lukas B. Thompson, Sarah R. Pratt, and Chris J. Kuhn
Fuel System to Envelope Interface, James Campbell
Large, Complex Housing, Alyssa Carnicella
NPT Test Machine, Lauren Cash
A Case Study on Special Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic, Megan Cercone
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Special Education: A Case Study, Megan Cercone
Analysis of Road Use Maintenance Agreements (RUMAs), Anna Cermak
Emergency Water Treatment Methods through the Adaptation of Natural Disaster Building Debris, Benjamin Colston
The Design of the Payload System of an Aircraft, Ryan Cooper
The Effects of Average Annual Temperature on Flowering Times and Flower Count, Angela Copploe
Analysis of Artifacts and Storage Organization: Clinton Lock 2, Hannah Curtis
What is the Female Gaze in Literature?, Cadence Dangerfield
How will the expanding agriculture business impact wetland graminoids?, Travis Darago
Extraction of Melanin from Black Knot Fungus: Optimization and Applications, Amara Davis
Developing Self-Efficacy in Mathematics Through Visual Art: An Observational Research Report on a Preschool Child with Exceptionalities, Ever Daw-Powers
Advising Goodwill Industries of Akron for Investment in a Digital Skills Training Service, Brady Dearth, Brandon Welsh, Annamarie Nedejkovic, Zoe Williams, and Dayjon Harris
UV-Incorporated Sanitation Lining for Disinfection of Carpentry tools in Grade Schools, Nicole Dembiczak, Alex Paxitzis, Quinn Piorkowski, and Ivana Shah
COVID-19 School Re-openings: The Effect on Women’s Labor Force Participation, Isabella DiFeo
Comparison of External Load Patterns Over a Season in Collegiate Soccer Players, Colton Dowd
Autonomous Payload Design with Systems Engineering, Michael Downs and Christopher James Liebhart 2nd
The Relationship Between Cognitive Distortions, Humor Styles, Coping Humor, and Self-Confidence, Emma Dudones
QuickCut Waterjet Cutter, Kennedy Dunn, Jacob Storrow, and Benjamin Laughrey
Innovated Manual Wheelchair Propulsion, Jacob Eveleth, Abigail Steineman, James Murray, and Garrett Best
The Effects of Caffeine on Health and Perceived Bitterness, Chyann Farlin
Comparative Analysis of Bridge Abutment Types, David Fell
Energy Analysis of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems, Erica Ferguson
Zip Shoes, Derek Ford and Garret Freund
Applying Machine Learning Algorithms for Face Mask Detections, Mackenzie Frato
Magic: The Gathering Card Virtualizer, Vincent Garbonick, Jacen C. Conlan, and Jaret A. Varn
Influence of Social Expectations on Muscle Dysmorphia in College-Age Males Studying Exercise Science, Quinten Garver
Affordable and Sustainable Housing, Brandon Gibson
Austenitic, Duplex, and Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Critical Pitting Temperature in Simulated Concrete Environment, Bobby Giebel
Storage Organization and Analysis of Artifacts, Rebecca Glatz
The Impact of Social Media on the Participant Turnout of an Event, Leah Gombosch
Autonomous Coffee Brewing System, Lillian Gonzalez, Landon Miller, Tyler Moff, and Benjamin Vitu
MATLAB Model to Predict Liquid Hydrogen Spill Characteristics and Safety, Amy Gravenstein
A Comparison of Common Structural Materials, Molly Green
Escherichia coli in Lake Erie: Impact on Lake Health, Mary Grmek
Resume Parser and Job Search, Stephan Gunawardana
SCHAEFFLER E-MOTOR, Jenne Harasin, Zachary Zatta, and Christopher Tvaroch
Scale-Up of flow-electrode capacitive deionization method for hard water softening, Noah Henry
EFFECT OF PRE-EXISTING FAULT ORIENTATION ON STRAIN LOCALIZATION IN A FOLIATED GRANITIC GNEISS, Geoffrey Hilliard
Comparing Galvanic Corrosion Rates Predicted from Polarization Curves with Empirical Data from a Carbon Steel and Monel Couple for a Various Geometries, Michael Hinnebusch
Analysis of Minor League Rule Changes Effect on Stolen Bases, Zachary Houghtaling
A Solid-State Fermentation Scale-Up of Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Timothy Hudak
Recycled Printer Filament, Charlotte Hyland and Troy D. Molinar
Photogrammetry Booth, Chidubem Igweagu
Functionalization of Chitosan Based Microparticles for In Vitro 3D Culture of Human Liver Cells, William Imes
Reaching a Compromise Between Left and Right-Wing Parties, Claire Jimerson
Penetration Testing in a Small Business Network, Lee Kandle
Glaucoma Alters the Morphology of Mouse Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells, Kristin Keenan
Will covid-19 be eradicated?, Matthew Kieke
Denouncing Gender Violence in Spain and Rewriting the Female Narrative, Irene Kotyk
Digital Image Correlation System Design, Verification and Analysis, Tyler Kraft, Matthew J. Riczo, and Andrew Chong
Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Methods to Travel Over Waterways, Kendall Kubus
Analysis of the High School Math Desmos Curriculum, Marlaina Kurt
Sequential Block Copolymers of Polyisobutylene and Polyolefins, Manwel Labib
Smart Bike Aftermarket System (SBAMS), Noah Lamadanie, Jack Bullock, Dawson Beachy, and John Albrecht
Artificial Intelligence and National Security, Ryan Laverick
Garden Bot: Autonomous Home Garden Weed Removal Robot, Brendon Lovejoy, Robert Connolly, Isaac Lucas, and Stevan Veselinov
Improving Traffic Efficiency at Tallmadge Circle Considering Autonomous Vehicles, Benjamin Mallinak
Potential Effects of Amynthas Agrestis Invasion on Woody Understory Flora in the CVNP, CHRISTIAN MAMMANA
The Correlation Between Work Empowerment and the Ownership of Feminist Beliefs in Working College Women, Taylor Marino
Western Diet in Adulthood, Timing of Menarche, and Economic Status Among Northeast Ohioans, Kailey Maroni, Anne Wiley PhD, Nicole M. Burt PhD, and Randall J. Mitchell PhD
Zips Racing Electric Battery Management System, John R. Martaus, Elena Falcione, Derek Dunn, and Elliott Boudreau