Honors Research Projects from 2023
Whiteboard Drawing Device, Stefan Ilic, Andrew Adams, Vaughn Richards, and James Medved
Exploration of Digital Synthesis, Angelo Indre
Using Soil and Forest Type to Map Bedrock in Nemo, South Dakota, Madison R. Isaac
Buoyancy and Emergence in Elymus Species, Sandor Jakab
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Music Education, Katie Johnson
An Analysis of the Influence of Speed on Fatal Accidents in Ohio, Megan Johnson
Defining the Proper Operating Time for the Septa Extractor, Abigail Jones
Effect of an Oncogenic HER2 Mutant on EGFR Activity, Paige Kalik
Running Shoe Pedometer, Benjamin Kasper
Women's Hall of Fame, Brianna Kean
Safe Kids Car, Nathan Keenan, Jackson Piper, Kyle Law, and Anthony Meniru
Design of Force Indicator for Ballistic Armor Trauma Pad, William Keenan, Anthony Cinalli, and Patrick Kennedy
Global Minimum Search for the Largest Ge Cage Stabilized by a Single Interstitial Metal Atom, Alexis Kiefer
Effects of Nicotine vs Non-nicotine E-cigarettes on the Aggression Behavior of Crayfish, Alex Kimble
Variations in Refugee Acceptance Among Democratic States, Ryan King
Knockout of Endospanin 1 via CRISPR in Zebrafish, Danio rerio, Jared Kittinger
Timken Black Oxide False Brinelling Project, Elizabeth Kotzalas
Assessing Consistency of Three Perfectionism Scales, Brianna Lawry
Team 2 Honors Project: Sugardale, Nyan Lwin, Ava Updegraff, Benjamin Nagy, Jacquelynn Scheatzle, and Karleighana Jones
Level and Temperature Controlled Vessel, Cameron Macesich
The Use of Dynamic Light Scattering to Determine Mineral Precipitation in Bacteria., Isabella Manning
Physiological responses between collegiate female athletes versus collegiate female non-athletes to body image, nutrition, and mental health inquiries., Molly McChesney and Jenna Holloway
Comparing Weathering Effects of Ultraviolet and Xenon Arc Accelerated Aging on Polyvinyl Chloride, Collin McInnes
From Homer to Rome and Beyond: A Study of the Ruler Cults of the Hellenistic World, Sarah Meade
Smart Power Outlet, Kyrolos Melek, Joseph M. Garro, Ethan G. Frese, and Madison Britton
A Qualitative Analysis of Construct Measurement Techniques Used in Industrial/Organizational Research, Benjamin Michael, Andrea F. Snell, and Katie Rosneck
Induced Drag Laboratory Curriculum with Variable Aspect Ratio Wing, Alexander Milligan and Elizabeth Plyler
Landing Gear Sealing Solution, Andrew Milligan
Does the ITE Trip Generation Manual Overestimate the Trip Generation of Stores in Northeast Ohio?, Shawn Monahan
Recycling Metal Chips into Usable Materials, Alex Mortensen and Ben Mortensen
Benefits and Drawbacks of Pre-licensure Clinical Jobs in Undergraduate Nursing Students, Rachael Muhlenkamp, Rebecca Trzecki, and Jason Grassie
Teflon Replacement in Pans, Teodora Neamtu
Amphisbaenian Head Movement and Burrowing Forces in Damp Granular Media, Jacob Newell
Bite Force and Stress Content of Varying Tooth Morphology and Jaw Alignment, Emily Newenhisen
Distillery, Clare Nicholas and Patrick Hanlon
Ethical Implications of Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates, Nichaela Noebe
Effectiveness of speech intervention methods in children with speech delays, Andrea Noel, Rachel Windemuth, and Brett Porter
Trauma Informed Learning in the Classroom: A Literature Review, Alexis Ore
Investigating the Influences of Summer Experiences on Students' Self-Efficacy in STEM, Olivia Palicki
How Bollywood has Influenced Cinema and Viewers Both Locally and Globally, Bhumi Patel
Development of a Regeneratively Cooled Liquid Rocket Engine, Dillon Petty and Nicole Zimmerli
Factors that Affect the Well-Being of College Students, BreAnna Piorkowski
A Nation on the Periphery of History: A Discussion of Poland-Lithuania During the Reformation, Dillon Piorkowski
The Impact Distracted Driving has on Fatal Crashes, Adam Pohrte
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF INCREASED WATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICE GOALS ON REDUCING WATER QUALITY RISK, Briton Polen and Kendra Sanner
Textural and mineral analysis of pegmatites from the Pala and Mesa Grande Districts in San Diego, California, Gabrielle Potter
Badges and Blush: Gender Expression in Policework, Aubrey Powell
A Scientific Approach to Sight Word Acquisition in Early Childhood, Emma J. Powers
Nidec Automated Winder, Michael Pugh, Ben A. Swartz, Andrew Leonard, and Garrett Dostal
(Un)successful Use of Apologia: A Case Study of Mayor Shubert's Resignation, Alexis Raineri
The Affect of DHA Concentration on Lipid Membrane Fluidity, Elise Rezabeck
Symbols in Sketchbooks, Diana Rice
The Impact of Remote Learning in the Wake of COVID19, Dominique Richards
Teacher Perspectives on Engaging SPED Students in STEM, Matthew Ripple
Cross-seeding of Protegin-1 and Amyloid Beta to inhibit Amyloid Beta aggregation, Sarah Robinson
Hendrickson Lift Kit, Matthew Rozmajzl
Architectural Paint Tank Cleaning, Callie Ruppen
Predicting Housing Prices Using AI, Eric Sconyers
The Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Danio rerio, Sophia Scott
Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on the Standard Metabolic Rate of Crayfish, Frank Shaffer
Human Tracking Function for Robotic Dog, Andrew Sharkey
The relationship between trust in local police and perceived police legitimacy among Koreans in the United States, Zermeen Siddigi
Beeswax Wraps as an Alternative to Single-Use Plastics, Sarah Skiver
Side Cutting Biopsy Needle for Endoscopes, Cade Smarr, Ella B. Brinkman, Christine Skakun, and Vincent Grosso
Gender Differences in Mind Wandering Intentionality, Samira Smith
Mouthpiece for Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders, Rebekah Starkey, Carissa Thompson, Michael Dickens, and Andrew Pero
The Impact of Bowl Feeding on Infant Muscle Activity and Kinematics - An Executive Summary, Kendall Steer
Health Misinformation During Epidemiological Crises, Bethany Stefan, Alexis L. Emich, and Katrina R. Lamp
Wetting Transition of Texturized Surfaces, Jenna Stephens
Finding An Accurate Method to Measure Pollinator Visitation Rates, Claire Struhsaker
Mystic Writers: Religion from a perspective of gender in the poetry of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, Megan Swope
4WD Baja Upright and Wheel Hub, Nathan Thompson, Jonathan P. Larson, and Spencer D. Compan
Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, Bryce Towne, Ethan Andrews, Carter Moore, and Andrew Sobel
Neonatal Intraocular Injection and Delivery System, Nina Treacher, Cory Ramsey, Marie Kosco, and Jackson Carrell
A Different Way to Penetrate NBA Defenses, Trey Trucksis
Dancing Through the Harlem Renaissance: An Inquiry-Based Unit Plan Exploring Movement and Culture, Marina Tsirambidis
Our Findings and Sugardale's Next Steps, Laura Tucker, Greyson Droste, Luke Caruso, and Isaiah Nichols
Constance After Dark, Connor VanMaele
Media Streaming in a High-Rate Delay Tolerant Network, Kyle Vernyi
The Political and Social Advancement of Divine Nine Sorority Women., Simara M. Vines
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