Honors Research Projects from 2024
Microglia regulate light evoked retinal responses in the zebrafish retina., Brittney Moore
Understanding and Adressing Elder Abuse in Contemporary Society, Olivia Nash
Application of Conductivity Techniques for Interlayer Discontinuity Detection in Additively Manufactured Metal Materials, Joshua D. Newell and Riley R. Myers
Ribbon Synapses' Role in Synaptic Identification, Lauren Nguyen
A Review on The Genetic Backgrounds and Management Behind Common Podiatric Disorders, Corinne Niedermier
Autonomous Damage and Structure Scanning Drone, Natasha Ninan, Amber Long, Lee Nestor, and Emmanuel Jensen
Robotic Gutter Cleaner, Zachary Nopper
Effects of Energy Drink Additives on Crayfish Metabolism, Katherine Paltz
The Relationship Between Music Educators and Stress, Sarah Plain
Schaeffler E-Axle Value Engineering, Andrew Powers
Morality vs. Mortality: The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Death in the United States, Ashley Price
Construction Composites of Recycled PVC and Recycled Polyolefins, Natalie Prusovic
The Effects of Social Support On Recovery Outcomes of Hip Fracture Patients, Preshecca Ragavan
Space Force Spacecraft Hull Inspection: Creation of a Process to Inspect, Compare, and Fault Detect on the Surface of a Spacecraft Hull, Ethan Rainsburg
Aggregation-Induced Emission Probe for Alzheimer's Detection and Treatment Screening, Gemini Ramlo
The cardiorespiratory differences between physically trained vs untrained collegiate competitive riffle athletes, Jakob Rankin
Smart Longboard, Ben Rath
Custom Mobility Aid - Exoskeleton, Jenna Rentsch, Mackenzie Yu, Perry Antalek, and Joseph Wisniewski
Impact of Cannabidol (CBD) on Daphnia magna Heart Rate, Joanna Ross
Self-Watering Plant Device, Nick Sabetta
Systems Engineering in Zips Aero Design, Benjamin Kemal Sabic and Mathieu Kumiega
A Review of Transposable Elements in Crustaceans, Alexander Salem
Physical, emotional, and occupational dimensions of wellness and their applicability: A feasibility study, Josephine Savitski
Adjustable Load on CVT Driven Project, Elijah Saxton, Colin McConnell, Trent Bolek, Caleb Malboeuf, and Alexander Rawson
Honors Project Hartville Potato Chips (Final) - College of Business - Team 5 (Marketing PartnerChip), Isabela Schroeter, Justin Kriess, Trent Thomas, Devin Maddox, Irina Hacck, and Jake Lubic
Zips Baja ZB25 Frame, Elijah Shelhart
Smart Dog Door, Andrew Shetler, William Boissoneault, Jacob Stump, and Benjamin Charlson
Improving the Peak Performance Lifespan of a Two-Piece Composite Bat, Angelina Sicurezza
Modeling Inflation Using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Blake Smith
The Effects of Phoslock and Water Treatment Residual on Phosphate Concentration Levels and Phosphate Adsorption, Anna Soehnlen
Creation of a survey and study on sleep habits of college students, Sierra Stein
Declining Approval in the Supreme Court of the United States, Gabriella Thompson
Lung Transplant Technology, Lana Tso
The Importance of Gender Diversity on Police Culture, Haley Vasko
NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, Rachel Wasik and Kimberly Griggy
The Impact of COVID-19 on Dancers, Mackenzie Weakland
Wetting Transition of 3D-printed Surface Features, Delia Weitzel
Inspection/Fault Detection Team, James Worrall
Grace House Akron Volunteer Information and Training Kit, Lilly Wright
Observed effects of physiological melatonin dosing on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell proliferation, Wenli Wu
Unity Two Dimensional C# Game, Nick Zajac
Hartville Potato Chips Proposal, Colton J. Zweifel, Augustine M. Holben, Ashlyn T. Pinkerton, Adam J. Weidmann, Nick S. Maricocchi, and Madyson E. Miller
Honors Research Projects from 2023
Defense of a Small Network, Isabella Adkins
Quadcopter Airfoil Analyses, Isabella Allen, Nicholas Tolson, and Trevor McCaffrey
Impact of Sports Gambling Legality on U.S. States’ Real GDP per Capita, Emilian Ardeljan
The Role of Symbolic Politics in Shaping Political Attitudes: A Study of Trump and Biden's Campaign Speeches, Nimra Asif
The Higher Education Risk to National Security: A Case Study of The University of Akron, Anna Back
The Effects of Sex on Zebrafish Bone Metabolism, Simon Bagatto
Dome Tester, Clark Bates and Nikolas M. Kulin
Implementing Systems Engineering Practices to the Zips Aero Design Team, Kaitlyn Bebb and Ariel Bryan
Analysis of Plastic Pyrolysis Oil Separation using ChemCAD, Brian Berish and Juliana McGaffic
The Accuracy of Recreational Athletes in Self Detecting Ventilation Threshold During a Maximal Exercise Test, Andrew Biegner
Crime Analysis and its Applications Throughout Different Countries and Systems, Derek Blanc
Finding Kurt, Ryan Block
Discord API Wrapper, Joshua Brown
Scrolling Through the Years: Social Media's Effects of Self-Esteem in Younger and Older Adults, Ryan Brown
Furniture Mover, Zachariah Burkhardt, Gary Mucciarone, Gino Mucciarone, Juan Soto, and David Kotyk
Comparison of Bone Robustness Between Fore- and Hindlimb in Neonatal and Infant Galago, Jeremy Busken
Coaxial Beam eAxle Modeling and Analysis for GAWR Limits, Alexander Cebriak, Jackson Foster, and Chris James
Wireless Environmental Weather Monitor, Joel Christie-Millett, Nathan Schroeder, Sylvester Wilson, and Matthew Szijarto
Enhancing Dental Aligners with Direct 3D Printing Manufacturing, Erin Clark, Lauren Ickes, and Tyler Madison
The Queer Performance, Owen Coldsnow
Multifaceted Cybersecurity Analysis: Reconnaissance, Exploitation and Mitigation in a Controlled Network Environment, Austin Coontz
Sustainability and Biomimicry, Tabitha Cooper
The Effectiveness of Treatments for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Review of Literature, Lauren Cummons
Nicotine and e-cigarette effect on maximal metabolic rate (MMR) in Procambarus clarkii, Nathan Cuttica
How Akron Affects the Water Quality of the Cuyahoga River, Allyson Darst
Traumatic Brain Injury in Pediatrics, Natalie Deibel
Variation in Ohio Police Response to Mental Health Crises, Brett Dietrich
The Future Between Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity, Daniel Dorazio
All-Consuming Madness, Ainsley Doyle
Fridge Tracker and Recipe Provider : FridgeChamp, Matt Dudek
Utilizing Computer-Aided Molecular Design with Azido-Ester Plasticizers, Justin Ebert
FrostFlex, Isaac Edmondson, Caleb Edmondson, Joey Esker, and Nadine Salem
Intergranular and pitting corrosion mechanisms of sensitized aluminum alloy AA5083, Clayton Egleston
An Exploration into Public Art, Samantha Fazio
Access to Prenatal Care and Mental Health in Pregnant Women during COVID-19: A Systematic Review, Chloe Feezel, Marin Kahoun, and Kaija Kunttu
Surface Preparation Study, Ryan Ferguson
The Passing Board, John Fitzgerald
Community Policing: The Challenges of Implementation in The United States, Paris Frank
A Study on Crash Reduction of a Signalized Intersection Converted to a Multi-Lane Roundabout, Ian Fuller
Bloody Sunday: Death & Press, Joseph Gaffney
Reducing Placental Oxidative Stress in a Rat Model Preeclampsia Using VEGFR2 Nanoparticles, Sophia Ganios
College of Business Honors Project - Sugardale Group 1, James Garchar, Samuel Hanna, and Karissa Chin
Small Business Office Network, Michael Gerome
Coolant Capability Study, Christina Grassi
Space Force Design Project, Emily Greene, Ashton Orosa, Julia Patek, and Nathan Doty
A Handbook for Homeschoolers, Sarah Groggs
Anti-Freeze Double Network Hydrogels, William Gross
Age and its Effect on Drug Addiction Treatment, Skylar Haberman
Leveraging Ansible to Locate Network Devices, Elijah Hadden
Speech-Language Pathology Students' Perspective of Working with Older Adults, Anna Hamill
BotSitter, Maria Hatzis, Gregory Blondheim Jr., Marian Bonto, and Brett Jacobsen
The Impact of COVID-19 on the I Promise School, Katherine Haver
Small VoIP-Supported Network, Drina Hobson
The Effects of Exercise on Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Julia Hofacker
Standard Licensing Template for University of Akron Startups, Drew Horton
Liquid Tab, Nathan Hulet