Honors Research Projects from 2021
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
Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge, Jacob Steiner, David Kotovets, Evan Blitz, Luke Fetherston, and Alex Colucy
The Cycle of Violence and Its Effect on Revictimization, Shelby Stevens
Analysis of Water Concentration Formed Within Deformed Synthetic Quartz Crystals, Andrew Steward
Implementation of an Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV), Allen St. Myers and Alan Miller
Analysis of the Podcast Industry and Business Growth of Upside.fm, Alyson Stoll, Katelyn Stanoch, John Skakun, Samantha Heim, and Maanasa Humchad
Source Code Comment Classification Artificial Intelligence, Cole Sutyak
COVID-19 Impact on Produce Perks, Taylor Swindall and Anna Muntin
The Effects of Music Therapy on Older Adults with Dementia: A Systematic Review, Sydney Swogger and Kahli Throckmorton
Electronic Locking Mechanism, Nicholas Tamburrino
Front Pew Reflections: Redefining the Role of Women and Solid Theology in the Church, Yanna Telyeten
The Occurrence of Fluency Disorders in Individuals with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Julia Thomas
Feasibility Study to Measure the Impact of a Specialized Core Exercise on Metabolic Efficiency and Stability during Walking for Above Knee Amputees, Shaye M. Tiell, Sabrina R. Segretario, Serena M. Myers, and Emily G. Tully
SAE Formula Team Carbon Fiber Seat, Sean Turner and Jacob Jaksic
The Effects of Improvisation in Beginning Musical Instruction on Music Literacy, Brandon Tyson
Investigating the Feasibility of 5G in a Lunar Environment, Adam Usher, William Wilcox, and Taylor Modlin
Secure Network Access via LDAP, Nicholas Valaitis
Upside FM: Emerging Business Podcasts, Gabrielle Vang, Brandon Counts, Gema Suarez, and Nicholas Wolski
Teachers' Perspectives on the Impact of Physical Activity on Classroom Behavior, Emma Vasek
Continuing the Metalation and Ring Closure of Biliazine, Joshua Villers
Goodyear: Pivot, Expand, or Downsize, Anastasia Vonortas, Arianna Francisco, Alicen Fimple, and Jasem Jwayyed
The Effects of Heterogeneities and Syn-deformational Partial Melting on Rock Strength Evolution and Melt Migration, Nicole Wagner
Liquid Rocket Engine and Test System, Ronnie Wallingford, Grace Ann Phillips, Blake Bowser, and Jack Dalton
Analyzing and Improving Calculation and Tuning Process for a UAV, Laurel Wardell
Gene Gun Research Project, Victoria Wargo, Eid Alolayan, Joseph Bader, Feras Alyamani, and Connor Nagelkirk
Every Seed Counts, Lindsey Wasnak
Judo Wearable, Alison Waugh and Natalie Masters
Design and Testing of a Feed-Forward Control System for Deployable Vortex Generators Dependent on Angle of Attack, Solomon B. Whitmire, Christopher J. Chapanar, Kirklin M. Anderson, Nickalus R. Amon, and Daniel W. Chech
Football’s Future: An Analytical Interpretation of the Premier League, Hunter Witeof
Black Lives Matter Movement in Social Studies Education, Chloe Wolfe
Soil Sensor Network, Andrea Wyder, Ross Klonowski, Alexis Alves, and Luke Farnsworth
Knots Undone - A Short Story, Kaylie Yaceczko
The Dangers of Free Speech in the Modern World, Katie Yoak
The Life of a Roundabout in Colorado Springs, Alexis M. Yoder
Non-Pharmacological Pain Managment in Labor: A Systematic Review, Angela Young, Madison Shipe, and Madeline Smith
FEASIBILITY OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEMS, Matthew Youngblood, Christian Velo, and Gary Facemyer
Relating Modified Ergun's Equation to Hindered Settling Correlations, Ryan Zahniser
Effects of Hydrophobicity and Hydrophilicity on Adsorption of Blood Plasma Protein, Tori Taylor Zimmerman
An Analysis of How The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company Should Navigate the Covid-19 Pandemic, Nicholas Zubek, Alexander Morgan, Alyson Pekkola, Kayla Jancewicz, and Thomas Rovnak III
Honors Research Projects from 2020
Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability of Atlantic Coastal Counties in the United States, Zachary Alexander
Jominy Hardenability Tester with In-Situ Heating, Luke Allen
A Meta-analysis on Non-Cognitive Predictors of College Student Academic Performance, Maggie Allphin
Simulation of Lubricant Evaporation / Flow from a Nanoscale Film under Laser Heating for Cloud-Storage Applications, Sean Anthony, Hannah Verbanac, and Turki Alkhelaiwi
Behavior of Sandwich Core Under Extreme Temperature Conditions, Mikayla L. Aowad
High-throughput two-stage dereplication of cave bacteria to discover novel antibiotic compounds, Alexander Archey
Evaluating Rubber Aging on Tire Durability: Quantitative Evaluation of Rubber Aging, Brian Auffenberg