Honors Research Projects from 2021
Online Marketplace, Devin Hopkins
Pulse Reverse Current Electrodeposited TiO2 Doped Ni-W Coating, Sydney Hughes
Hard Hat Ambient Liability Observer (HALO), Hunter Hykes, Nathan Kish, and Brian Thomson
Clustering Data to Classify Hearthstone Decks, Tim Inzitari
The effect of CXCL12 ligand on internalization and dimerization of CXCR4 receptors in live cells, Loga Iyer
SAE Formula Team Carbon Fiber Seat, Jacob Jaksic
Experiences and Challenges in Single Fatherhood: A Literature Review on Single, Custodial Fathers, Emily N. Janikowski
ECG Monitoring in Athletes, Jalal Jwayyed, Kelly Purgason, Joseph Linder, Annamarie Alfery, and Silvia Furman
Investigation of Surface Charge using Faraday Bucket Measurements: Analysis on Electrospun Polyvinylidene Fluoride Fiber Mats, Ryan Kantenwein
4040C Universal Tester Backup, Devan Keeling, John Bowen, Cameron Bosner, and Jacob Lenart
Increasing the Corrosion Protection of AISI 1008 Carbon Steel by Surface Treatment with Unmodified and Benzotriazole Modified Sol-Gel Films, Shane Thomas Kelliher
The Growing Need for Advocacy in the Disabilities Field: An Analysis of Existing Barriers, Lauren Kilpatrick
Foldibot the Autonomous Clothes Folder, Jacob Kittinger, Braden Glasgow, and Steven Shimko
Comparison of the Effects of Hofmeister Ions on Transition Temperature of Two Thermoresponsive Polymers, Ashley Knight
Jominy Hardenability Tester Redesign, Dennis Kopacz, Shadoe Beatty, Thomas Benenati, Jared McLean, and Matthew Yokosuk
Vocal Pedagogy and Using Healthy Technique to Sing, David Kovalsky
Tubing/Lines Entanglement Reduction in Healthcare Settings, Abigail Kraft, Amy Beskitt, Grace Elerick, and Zachery Steck
Music Cognition and Cultural Meaning, Mikayla Kreider
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ONE-PIECE 10” CARBON FIBER WHEELS FOR ZIPS RACING ZR20 FORMULA SAE RACECAR, Patrick Kruse, Henry J. Wathen, Jordan J. Hyde, Nicholas D. Dobben, and Jordan D. Blake
Improving the Monitoring of Post-Operative Patient Mobility, Owen T. Lacey, Alexandria Magyar-Averin, Elena Ewing, Samuel Elliott, and Cameron Lazor
The Richard Hansen Kidnappings, Sarah Lacey
DJI Drone Modification, Sean Lacey, Seth Mancuso, and Bryce McKenzie
Ping Pong Ball Collecting Robot, Gina Lanese, Jason Colonna, Sarah Kuchcinski, and JohnDavid Rogers
Effects of Chickpea Flour Replacement on Physical and Sensory Characteristics of Brownies, Madeline Large
The Digital Revolution Revisited: Artificial Intelligence & Employment, Nicholas Lavy
Obstructive Wiring Patterns to Circular Planarity in Electrical Networks, Hannah Lebo
Determining Environmental Changes Using Time Lapse Photography, Emily Lemasters
The Effect of Nutrition Education on Nutrition Knowledge in Low-Income Minority Adults, Samantha Lindsay and Isabella Dillon
A Systematic Review of Culturally Sensitive Interventions for Ethnic Minority Elders with Mental Illness, Sarah Littlefield and Rosalinda Villareal
Connection Between Camps and Social Emotional Learning in Middle School, Annie Lochridge
Does exercise improve lung function in a young adult with Cystic Fibrosis?, Hanna Mackey
What accounts for the variations in educational outcomes?: A Quantitative Analysis, Rachel A. Madigan
Creative Fiction Piece, Grace Maier
A Study of the Steel Pan: A Guide to Two Tenor Pan Etudes, Lilith Manes
Smart Home Pet Feeder, Andrew Markja, Simona Zdravev, Timothy Zubek, and Christian Jackson
Recent Flooding Events on the Chagrin and Cuyahoga Rivers, Ohio, Kayley Martin
The Female Experience in Law Enforcement, Matia Martz
Mini Baja CVT Optimization, Emily Masa, Alec Bagley, Kyle Fertig, David Gao, and Noah Cook
Think Beyond the Literary Canon: The Potential for Young Adult Literature within a High School Classroom, Megan Mayle
Guided Toolkit for Virtual Programming, Sienna McArthur
What Accounts for the Variation of Immigration Policies in Western Democracies since 9/11?, Hayley McElroy
Feasibility of Podcasts and City by City Analysis for Upside.FM, Nicholas McFadden, Adam Sacks, Logan Dusseau, Angela Rizzo, and Sarah Wieser
Adolescent Identity Development in an Art Classroom, Katherine McGormley
Protocadherin-19 Expression and Function in Vertebrate Brain Review, Makana McGuire
Protocadherin-17 Expression and Function in Vertebrate Brain: A Literature Review, Mathea McGuire
Neural Stem Cell Metabolic Changes in the Presence of Interferon-gamma, Dylan McKibben
Qualitative Analysis of an Interdisciplinary Team’s Treatment of Velocardiofacial Syndrome, Marissa Meredith
Antecedents to Self-Perceived White Privilege and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors, Anthony Micale
A Systematic Literature Review of Sport Leadership in Youth Sport, Christopher J. Michalski and Seungbum Lee
Design Project: Smart Headband, John Michel, Jack Durkin, and Noah Lewis
Using Online Games to Engage Students in Transition Skills, Emily Miller
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Binding to Human Blood Plasma Proteins, Morgan Miller
Cleo’s Crown: An Original Illustrated Children’s Book, Rachael Mion
Simulation of Water Loading in Filter Medium, Anthony Mole
Global Education: The Caribbean Realm, Carson Moore
Automated Blind Control, Daniel Nahra, Matthew Lacek, Timothy Kurczewski, and William Daulton Baksa
A Duet between the Head and the Heart: the Effect of Love on the Brain, Sarah Neiswander
Development of Phagotrophic Algae-based Process for Conversion of Waste Organics to Algae Lipids as Potential Feedstock for Biofuel, Hannah Nelson
Ways Forward in Energy Markets and the Environment, Jacob Nelson
Synthesis of Novel Porphyrin Derived Molecules for the Study of Self Assembly and Photophysical Properties, Alex Nguyen
Smoking Cessation Interventions in College Students: A Systematic Review, Rebecca Nussbaum and Avery Dietz
Additive Manufactured Formula SAE Brake Caliper, Auston Obringer, Robert Kucera, Steven Massarelli, Jared John, and Michael Finer
Design for Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Michael O'Donnell and Michael J. Levy
An Analysis of a High School American History Textbook, Harris Ong
AGV Design, Vincent Orzel and Zachary Woodrum
Molecular Recognition of PET Depolymerization Products and Beta-Cyclodextrin, Thomas Palisin
Proto-RNA Synthesis Using Glycerol and Phosphate Anion, Noah Parker
Democracy in the MENA, Alexandria Petrof
Comparing Capabilities of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and the Microbial Community of Iron Caves to Reduce Fe(III), Aaron Douglas Pham
Wetting Transition on 3D-printed Featured Surface, Hannah Pineault
Relation of Wettability of Surfaces to Virus Survival Times, Anthony Pintola
Smart Recycling Bin, Stephen Pirosko, Keith Small, Sergio Orozco, and Brandon Bannavong
Recreational Marijuana in Ohio: A Cost Benefit Analysis, Noah Polanski
The Effect of Low Skill Job Opportunities on Postsecondary Enrollment, Mallory Radesic
Light Loaded Automated Guided Vehicle, Marcus Radtka, Nazar Paramashchuk, and Lawrence Shevock
Analysis of Circadian Rhythm Irregularities on the Health of Shift Workers, Sahil Rajan
Parent/ Caregiver Burnout with Autism Due to COVID, Leah Recker and Erin Babcock
Customizable Armor Set, Olivia Reedy
Economic Success in the United States, Jason Render Jr.
Cold Plasma Enhanced Active Sites on Supported NiP Nanoparticles for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Michael Ricci
Identifying Molecular Pathways Underlying Noise-Induced Tinnitus, McKenzie Rice
Oblique Shock Wave Diffuser Design, Noah Riggenbach
Social Media and Mental Health in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review, Dawn Ritter, Kimberly Ray, and Celia Keefe
Longboard with Automatic Braking, Benjamin Roter and Logan Mashchak
Ecological Repentance, Emmanuel Salem
ROAD RACING AERODYNAMIC SIMULATION + TESTING, Jack Sawyer
Crosswalk Sensor System, Jacob Schandel, Mohammed Alsubhi, Aaron Gloeckler, and Samuel Turner
Less Commute Miles. Decreased Tire Wear. What Would You Do?, Dylan Schwarz, Brendon M. Ford, Brandon D. Hadinger, Abbie N. Pearce, and Jacinta M. Pikunas
Quantifying Mafenide Release from 3D Printed Phenylalanine-Coumarin Copolyester Scaffolds, Jacob Seeh
Roundabouts: A Study in Green, Benjamin Shaub
Interactive Virtual Reality Reading Experience, Nathaniel Shetler
Differences in Education in Urban and Rural Areas, Jacob Shreve
Social studies in the primary classroom: Why they are important, Katie Simkanin
Rust Preventative Spray Varnish Verification and Nozzle Development, Dakota Snyder, Collin Whitely, Stephen Patrick, and William McCullough
Analysis of Modern Barn Design, Gunther Soehnlen
Typemaking, Rebekah Sorensen
Preforming a Vulnerability Assessment on a Secured Network, Mathias Sovine
A field study of Mimulus alatus and its visitors, Joshua Stefan and Nathan Stefan