The Honors Research Project is an integral part of the Williams Honors College experience, and completion of an acceptable Honors Research Project is a requirement to graduate as a Williams Honors Scholar. Interdisciplinary, creative projects are encouraged, and could incorporate original research investigating a significant question, a unique artistic or creative work, or the design of an original concept to meet a societal need. In all cases the project must meet high standards of scholarship. The student must also meet any department or college requirements for this project, such as prerequisite coursework or experience, qualifying examination, or oral presentation. More information about the Honors Research Project is available online.

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Honors Research Projects from 2020

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Examining Links Between the Dark Tetrad and Gender Conformity to Women's Use of Sexual Deception, David Priebe

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All-Wheel-Ukraine, Sofiya Rakovska, Hannah McCulloch, Andrey Garasimchuk, and Ahmad Alsaihati

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BitBilliards, Grant Reinbolt

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Brothers, Sing On: The Story of Nuance, Kyle Reynolds

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An Analysis of Attendance at an NCAA Division I University: The Relationship of Fan Identification, Sport Fandom, and Demographic Variables, Ashley Richardson

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Around the World in 18 Songs, Elizabeth Rickel

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AI and Machine Learning Usage in Actuarial Science, Joanna Riley

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QuickCut CNC Waterjet Cutter, Kelly V. Robbins

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Artificial Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Joint Project, Michael Rosen and Bailei Hoyng

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Non-pharmacological Interventions for Alcohol, Marijuana, and Opioid Use During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review, Hannah Safranek, Madeline Frausto, Amy King, and Stoneking Madison

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Galvanic Corrosion in Aluminum/Steel Joints, Maegan Saul

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Spectrographic Analysis of the Lombard Effect, Julia Saxon

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Phylogenetic Networks and Functions That Relate Them, Drew Scalzo

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Youth Suicide in the United States, Sydney Schermond

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Utilizing Virtual High-Throughput Screens to Identify Promising Inhibitors of Complement Factor C1s, Lyndsey Schmucker

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Legacy Traditions, Abigail Schreiner

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A comparison of fiber mat thickness measurement techniques using laser interferometry and water displacement, Ryan Seabeck

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Effects of Interventions on Violence Against Nurses, Shelby Secreto, Morgan Suponcic, Taylor Gatts, and Erin Ross

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Steel Bridge Truss Analysis, Alastair Seed

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Comparision of Fillet-Welded Base Plate Fatigue Design for Highway Support Structures with Laboratory Research Tests, William Shea

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Budget Remote Access VPN & NAS, Dylan J. Simmons

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MetiSentry - Esports, Justin So, Nathan Ray, Bethany R. Truax, Ryan Hevesi, and Daniel Shomper

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One Man and One Wife? The Legal History of Marriage in the Culture and Courts of America, Tyler Speer

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Desired Nutrition Education Topics for the Field of Oncology, Kasey J. Stefan

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Active Shooter in the Classroom: A Case Study of Past Events and Future Mitigative Strategies, Joseph St. John

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Terraria Server on a Raspberry Pi, Bradley Stoldt

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Formula Electric SAE Frame, David Streen, David Kinion, and Dylan Ramey

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The Effect of Biomechanical Variables on Injury Rates: A literature Review, Nicholas Stricklen

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Synthesis of Bio-Based Polymer Products, Joshua Sukie

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Mini Baja Frame Analysis, Jacob Swanson

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Enhanced Blood Pressure Acquisition, Alison Targosky, Megan Laws, Alexandria Stephens, and Jillian Savage

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Brown Booby Family Units: Comparing Mothers, Fathers, and Chicks through Stable Isotopes, Erin Taylor

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Zips Electric Racing Suspension Design, Christopher Thompson, Madison Hughes, Erikah Jackson, and Anna Signorino

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Automated Runout Measurement Tool, Ethan Tisch

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Gaming LAN setup with Local and Remote Access and Downloads, Ethelyn Tran

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Technology in the Classroom, Kayla Tucker

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An Examination of COVID-19 Statistical Modeling, Shane Vaughan

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Play's Role in the Development of Antisocial Behavior, Cheyenne Vazquez

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The Impact of Loan Forgiveness Programs on Out-of-State Migration, Jessica Vongsaphay

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Exploring Tensile Mechanics of Cribellar Hypochilus pococki, Morgan Waggoner

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Analysis of Deformation Mechanisms that Formed the Shear Zones Found in the Scituate Granite, Rhode Island, USA, Jacob Waller

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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of Imidazolium Salts, David Weader

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Creature Care, Alexander Weber

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Android Game, Ryan Weston

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Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Inversion & Eversion Enhancement, Jason Wiebrecht and Maddison Grimes

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Analyzing the Effects of Opioids on Cortical Pore Networks in Rabbit Tibiae and Femora, Kassidy Wilson

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Smart Collar, Gretchen T. Woodling, Sean Moran, Justen Bischoff, and Jacob Sindelar

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A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis of the Porter Hypothesis in the Chemical Industry, Maci Woyat

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Are there Ecomorphologically-related Differences in the Adhesive Setae of Jamaican Anolis Lizards?, Caitlin Wright

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Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets in College Mathematics Education, Bryan Yaeger and Lynne Pachnowski

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The Presence of Food Likely has no Influence on Substrate Use of Tokay Geckos (Gekkonidae: Gekko gecko), Timothy Zatkos

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Prevention of Harmful Algal Blooms by the Mitigation of Phosphorus Nutrient Loading via Filtration by Steel Wool and Activated Carbon, Samantha Zidd, Sara Kidd, and Ronald Simpson

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Senior Design Proposal for Brakes Subsystem 2019-2020, Jasmine Zogheib, Zachary Demetriades, and Devin Seay

Honors Research Projects from 2019

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The Art of Language: American Sign Language and Dance, Lily Adams

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Theoretical Study of Fano Resonance in a Mechanical System, Alex Alberts

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The Assessment and Evaluation Process in Third Grade, Cassandra Amato

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Emotional Exhaustion and Company Culture, Rosemarie Amore, Anthony Auth, Rebecca Mefford, Taylor Maiher, and Jaret Brown

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Community, Coalition, and Culture: Conceptualizing the 29th Annual Ohio Lesbian Festival, Anna Avery

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The Buffering Role of Character Virtues on the Relationship between Burnout and its Antecedents, Allison Bachmann

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Easy Adjustable Protective Helmet, Ryan Balash

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Globalization’s Effects on Mexico, Andrew Barry

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Long-Term Effects of Breastfeeding Compared with Alternative Food Sources: A Systematic Review, Charlotte Bates

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Power Wheelchair Canopy, Mohamed F. Battah, Joshua D. Brown, Dujuan J. McClendon, and Gavin M. Francisco

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Strategic Opportunities in Rental Companies and Ridesharing, Julia Baumann, Danay Kmatz, Noaa Lanotte, Zachary Murray, and Jonathan Weaver

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Artificial Intelligence of Stormwater Operations, Eric Bednar

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Home & Heart Rescue: An Animal Shelter Designed for Animal-Assisted Therapy, Jordan Best

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Show Her It's a Man's World: How the Femme Fatale Became a Vehicle for Propaganda, Leann Bishop

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Strategic Recommendations For Sherwin Williams, Alysha Blanchard, Cara Crookston, Jacob Kaut, Lucas Colantoni, and Lillyanne Sweitzer

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Modelling Potential Fluctuations in Double Layer Graphene Systems as a Periodic Oscillation in Electron Density & its Effect on Coulomb Drag, Ryan Bogucki

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Exploring the Utility of MUAC in Classifying Adult Metabolic Syndrome Using NHANES 2015-16, Hayley Boucher

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Fighting Cancer With Purpose: Best Practices for Charity Event Planning, Emily Bower

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Cloning the vision related G protein transducin for live cell fluorescence studies, Deanna M. Bowman

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Visual Programming Language with Natural User Interface, Matthew Britton

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Volunteer Tool Kit, Lydia Brooks

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Carbon Fiber Monocoque, Dan Brown and Leland Hoffman

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Anti-Roll Bar for SAE Baja Vehicle, Jennifer Bulgrin, Zachary A. Gnabah, and Scott P. Toth

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Burnout Syndrome in Critical Care Nurses, Katie Burke, Kelly Claridge, and Mallory Bidlen

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Sustainable Akron: Akron's Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, 100% Renewable Energy Future, Nicholas Cacioppo

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Why do we make art?, McKenna Carder

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Manipulating Belief Bias Across the Lifespan, William D. Carney

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Prototype Landing Gear Conceptual and Embodiment Design, Derek Carr

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Fluidized Bed Classroom Demonstration Unit, Theresa Chapa

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Expendable 3D Printed Rescue Drone, Matthew Chapman, Nathan Knutty, and Matthew Chapman

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A Comparison of the Efficacy of Newly-Synthesized Antimicrobial Polymers and a Preview into their Interaction with the Bacterial Cell Membrane., Kailey Christman

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Brain Drain and Emigration: How Do They Affect Source Countries?, Nicholas Chura

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Understanding the NTRU Cryptosystem, Benjamin Clark

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GMS - Guest Management System, Ethan Clark

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Understanding Effects of Engineering Outreach on Elementary Students, Thomas Cobb

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Community Involvement and LGB Identity, Jenna Collins

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The Political, Social, and Economic Variables that Influence American Immigration Attitudes, Brandon Combs

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Testing of a Human Powered Vehicle, Bailey Conard and Marlee Reynolds

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Center Lift Trailer Support Structure, Carson Corle, Anthony M. Hayes, and Bryan A. Truax

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Investigating Alternative Measures of Functional Recovery in Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury, Mariah L. Costa and Rebecca K. Willits

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Effects of Acute Hypoxia on Danio rerio, Karly Crail

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Reactive Archey Target Design Team "Mimic", Brandon Croyle, Jacob Boss, David Rodgers, and Austin Wivell

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The Effect of the Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments on Air Pollution in Cleveland and Akron, Daniel Cundiff

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Building Recommendation Systems, Orion Davis

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S.A.V.E. M.E., Taylor Davis, Kelly Nicole O'Neill, Adrianna M. Dunlap, and Parsa Esshaghi Bayat

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Right-Wing Extremism in the United States, Claire DeBruin

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Form Stable Phase-Change Materials, Russell Dent, Marjan Kashfipour, Nitin Mehra, and Jiahua Zhu