Honors Research Projects from 2025
Quantifying the Effectiveness of Rhamnolipid as a Biocide: Assessing Comparability of a Modified Solution, Rosemary Sterling
Zips Racing Electric - Vehicle Control Unit, Ryan Stoller, Brian Glen, John Wozencraft, and Tetra Engdahl
TRACE Flight Computer, Zachary Stratton, Vandad Mossavand Varkaneh, and Nicholas Ely
Effects of Energy Drinks on Crayfish Physiology, Melyna Sweeney
University of Akron Commuter Rideshare Service (UACRS), Nicholas Szijarto
Monitoring a Small Network with SNMP, Dillon Taynor
ArtSparks and the Vincent House: A Deep Dive into Nonprofit Dance in Akron, Grayce Thomas
Internal or External: An Exploration of the United States Police Chief Hiring Process, Kayleigh Walker
Automatic Hole Saw Testing for MK Morse, Jason Watson and Justin Zapotoczny
Canine Agility on the A-Frame Obstacle, Derek Wheeler
HOT STAGING MODULE FOR MULTISTAGE ROCKETS, Nanami Whitman and Daniel Montano-Lobe
The Leadership Pivot: How Labor Market Dynamics and the NCAA Transfer Portal Impacts Leadership, Evan Wilson
Prediction of Glass Transition Temperature of Polymers using Structure-Based Models, Nicholas Wolfe
The seating and standing arrangements of band, orchestra, and choir, Sabrina Wolf
Detecting Wireless Security Threats Through IEEE 802.11 Frame Field Anomalies, Aria Young
Time Series Modeling of Akron Air Quality Index (AQI) Data, Mason Yurich
Frictionless System for Planetary Simulant Testing, Hailey Zackiewicz and Morganne Neuman
Urotropine as a Corrosion Inhibitor in Steel Rebar: A Molecular Dynamics Study, Tyler Zadrozny
Rhamnolipid as an Effective SRB Biocide – Determining a Solution to Replicate Anticipated Conditions, Elizabeth Zimmerer
Honors Research Projects from 2024
Propulsion Heat Analysis Nuclear Trajectory Optimization (PHANTOM), Ana Clecia Alves Almeida, Jonathan Davis, and Ryan Dippolito
The Climate Crisis and the Class System: An Ethical Analysis, Alia Baig
Mobile Robot Adhesion Methodology and Development of an Automatous Robot Module, Lauren Baird, Zachariah Stone, Madison Lemons, and Jonathon Moody
Art Therapy Awareness: A Social Media Campaign, Hannah Barnes
How Age and Vocal Health Affect the Voice, Emily Barron
Managing Inventory With a Database, David Bartlett
Hardening A Small Business Network, Madison Baxter
Porous Bearing Research Rig, Josh Beranek, Hannah Liggett, Jonathan Lemmon, and Brandon Allen
Design of an Experimental Solid Rocket Motor, Johnathan Bettes and Andrew Fuller
Nursing Students’ Comfort in the Nursing Program, Camella Bloom, Rebecca Karr, and Makenzie Menard
Improved Portable Back Pain Relief Device with User Interface, Zachary Bobango, Samuel J. Dauterman, and Benjamin Bowman
Cap-and-Trade and Air Quality: Which Communities Benefit the Most?, Nicole Bobbs
Determination of Spore Viability in Concrete across Several Factors Using Most Probable Number, Samuel Boyer
Tropical Fish Study in Tahiti, French Polynesia, Miranda Brainard, Caitlyn Swango, Paityn Houglan, and Richard Londraville
The Amethyst Compiler, David Britton
Analysis of Earthquake Resistant Structures Using MATLAB, Rhett Hamilton Brodie
Optimizing Metal 3D Printing, Abram Brown and Lauren Novak
Infant Molds for Cleft Deformities, Hannah Brunow, Drew Reinbolt, Rhonda Troyer, and Christian Miller
Farmland Effect on Local Water Quality, Rachel Burns
Zebrafish electroretinogram responses, Brooke Campbell
Compliance and Roughness in Relation to Gecko Locomotion, Brooklynn Campbell
UAV to Carry Heavy Loads, Jacob Cannon, Robert Connor Downs, and Anthony Orlando
Classification Models Using Python In Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Beyza Ceylan
Materials of Lightweight Concrete Research, Meganne Chapman, Kathryn Burns, and John Grubb
Short Strand Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Filament for Additive Manufacturing, Dale Chenoweth, Lukas Seggi, and Luke Phillips
Pitching the Use of Squared and Interaction Terms in Regression via Baseball Heat Maps, Lucas Chepelsky
Space Force - Inspection, Romualdo Cipro
Ambient Temperature Strength Degradation of a Ceramic Matrix Composite Due to Solid Particle Erosion, Jonathan Clawson
Interconnectivity of Melt During Partial Melting and Deformation of a Peridotite, Jordan Collins
Yankee Manufacturing Multi-Assembly PVC-Gasket Assembly Mechanism, Lily Coss, Jessica Kun, Dana Chapin, and Jenan Hasan
A Comparison of Lexical Tokenization Methods, Nathan Culmer
Inpainting Program, Owen Culmer
Constructing and Probing a Fortified Network, Maxim Davis
MIDI Recorder and Learning Tool, Caden Dees, Saikishore Gowrishankar, Cameron Johnson, and Benjamin Bolyard
“Breathe Easy and Get A Good Night Sleep” : Exploring Parental Relationships in Hardship, Megan Delaney
3D Printed Drone (Body and Controls), Michael Dick, Hayden Pinkelman, Tanner Henderson, and Logan Prince
The Smell of Fear: Responses of Native and Invasive Geckos to Predator Scent Cues on Moorea, French Polynesia, Haley Dreisbach and Tessa Bodo
Development of a Modular Solar Shingle, David Dye, Andrew Schmidt, and Mitchell Cozzens
Social Determinants of Health: Evaluation Using Rates of Vision Screening and Follow-up Examinations, Madeline Dyer
Sources and Termination Patterns of Cholinergic Input to the Ventral Nucleus of the Lateral Lemniscus, Emily Echols
Recommendations for Generation Z Civic Engagement on College Campuses, Grace A. Edwards
Development of a 2-DOF Robotic Uterus Manipulator, Jeremiah Eggleston, Nicole Pishnery, and Siddharth Navaneetha Raj
Degradable Staples and Delivery Device, Meha Elango, Jessica Cabrera, Makayla Scarpitti, and Kareemat Melaiye
To Mean or Not to Mean: An Investigation of Regression to the Mean, Hunter Ellis
Statistical Modeling of Bankruptcy Data, Andrew Elsfelder
Increasing Student Success in the Large Ensemble Classroom, Elyce Enrique
From Fixed to Growth: How a Mindset Transforms Student Learning, Andrew Fabo
Exploring Natural Raw Materials for the Development of Hot Melt Adhesives for Linings of Paintings, Erica Factor
Cognitive Indicators of Performance in League of Legends Players, Emerson Fant
Assessing Household GAC Water Filters for PFAS Removal from Private Drinking Water Wells, McCallah Ferry
Optimization of Buffers Used in Phycobiliprotein Extraction from the Cyanobacterium Acaryochloris marina, Rinah Fleisher
Eurhythmic Use for Syncopation in an Instrumental Class, Kristen Flinner
Restoration for The Small and Slimy: How Pond-breeding Amphibians Utilize Natural, Restored, and Created Wetlands, Miranda Florent
Saxophone: A Deeper Understanding, Toree Fogle
Asynchronous Class for Algebra I Preparation, Hunter Garretson
Sugardale Marketing Research - Group 5, Alex Gee, Greg Lewis, Carley Nastasi, Anna Nosek, and Anna Pond
The Effects of Static Versus Dynamic Stretching on Lower Extremity Power Output and Flexibility in Dancers, Meloney George
Tympanostomy Tube Efficiency Study, Reem Ghumrawi and Kristi Weir
Research into the Effects of Invasive Earthworm Species, Elizabeth Gillis
Importance of Wrap-Around Services in Primary Schools, Alyson Giunto, Liberty Posey, and Elli Spicer
Alloy Corrosion Resistance Project, Noah Gourley
Sugardale Marketing Research Project, Brandon Gray, Xavier Zup, Alexis Rossilli, and Robert Britton
Extending Trailer, Alex Grove
The Impact of State Legislative Activity On Judicial Independence, Alec Haas
Assessing CO2 Capture on Amine Sorbents at Low Vacuum Swing Conditions, Brock Haas and Payton Taylor
Autonomous Basketball Court Creation Robot, Bryce Haldeman, Tyler Gray, and Dalon Vura
Mitigating Cyber Espionage: A Network Security Strategy Using Notifications, Claire Headland
Stanley Black and Decker Slag Removal Design Project, Colt Hemphill, Kyle Stober, Andrew Raymond, and Robert Artrip
High School Students' Perceptions of Banned Books, Carissa Hennen
Battery Dunnage, Paul Hirsch, Alex Cox, and Ben Strubbe
Robot-Based 3D Printing, Aaron Hoffman
Analyzing Employee Perceptions on Monitoring in the Workplace, Jacob W. Holden
Corrosion Inhibitors: Mitigating the Degradation of Rebar, Jake R. Hughes
Smart Roadside Safety Vest, Nicholas Huttinger, Emily Stapleton, and Susannah Smith
Climate Change's Effect on Flow Regime, Alexander Ialenti
Removal of Residual Stress in 3D Printed Polymers, Christian Jenkins
Materials Testing for Large Format 3D Printing, William Jenkins
Crayfish Tube-Feeding Methodology, Phoenix Johnson