Honors Research Projects from 2020
The Delicacy of Breath: Tribute to Cystic Fibrosis, Natalie Minns
A Girl's Song: Recounting Women and the Nantucket Whaling Industry, 1750-1890, Natalie Mitchell
Snug Fit Crescent Wrench, Jacob M. Miterko, Michael E. Buchbinder, Gavin J. Griffith, and Andrew J. Jarrett
The Role of Influenza Infection on Cell Metabolism, Megha Mokkapati
Demographics and Physical Activity Levels of eSports Athletes at The University of Akron, Madison Morgan, Patrick Barrett, and Madeleine Stoll
Goodyear Research Project, Morgan Mosiniak, Tristan T. Cavanaugh, and Jared Kvaka
Are Opinions on Abortion Based on Racial Attitudes?, Ashley Mueller
How Access to Finances Affects Gender Inequality Across Cultures, Allison Muntin
Growing Pains, Madeline Myers
Causes, Prevention, and Macro-Level Effects of Juvenile Substance Abuse, Nicole Neiman
Exploring Shape-Memory Polymers from Silicone I and 1,10-decanediol Blends, Kristina Nguyen
Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) with a Thermal Sensor to Map and Count Deer Population, Maxwell C. Ott
Rinse Tank Salinity Automation, George Pahoundis
Claw Morphology Impacts Clinging Performance on Rough Substrates, Alexandra Pamfilie
Creating an Accessible Campus Environment, Megan Parker
Perspectives on Student Hunger and Poverty, Ruchi Patel
KettleBell Ultra, Elissa Peters, Kathryn Wegman, Daniel Basch, and Mason Pastorius
Culture of countries and country-index crash risk, Jason Petri
Applications of Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Zachary Plevny
Examining the Experiences of Homicide Co-Victims to Inform a Survivor’s Guide to Healing, Grae Pollard
Examining Links Between the Dark Tetrad and Gender Conformity to Women's Use of Sexual Deception, David Priebe
All-Wheel-Ukraine, Sofiya Rakovska, Hannah McCulloch, Andrey Garasimchuk, and Ahmad Alsaihati
BitBilliards, Grant Reinbolt
Brothers, Sing On: The Story of Nuance, Kyle Reynolds
An Analysis of Attendance at an NCAA Division I University: The Relationship of Fan Identification, Sport Fandom, and Demographic Variables, Ashley Richardson
Around the World in 18 Songs, Elizabeth Rickel
AI and Machine Learning Usage in Actuarial Science, Joanna Riley
QuickCut CNC Waterjet Cutter, Kelly V. Robbins
Artificial Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Joint Project, Michael Rosen and Bailei Hoyng
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Alcohol, Marijuana, and Opioid Use During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review, Hannah Safranek, Madeline Frausto, Amy King, and Stoneking Madison
Galvanic Corrosion in Aluminum/Steel Joints, Maegan Saul
Spectrographic Analysis of the Lombard Effect, Julia Saxon
Phylogenetic Networks and Functions That Relate Them, Drew Scalzo
Youth Suicide in the United States, Sydney Schermond
Utilizing Virtual High-Throughput Screens to Identify Promising Inhibitors of Complement Factor C1s, Lyndsey Schmucker
Legacy Traditions, Abigail Schreiner
A comparison of fiber mat thickness measurement techniques using laser interferometry and water displacement, Ryan Seabeck
Effects of Interventions on Violence Against Nurses, Shelby Secreto, Morgan Suponcic, Taylor Gatts, and Erin Ross
Steel Bridge Truss Analysis, Alastair Seed
Comparision of Fillet-Welded Base Plate Fatigue Design for Highway Support Structures with Laboratory Research Tests, William Shea
Budget Remote Access VPN & NAS, Dylan J. Simmons
MetiSentry - Esports, Justin So, Nathan Ray, Bethany R. Truax, Ryan Hevesi, and Daniel Shomper
One Man and One Wife? The Legal History of Marriage in the Culture and Courts of America, Tyler Speer
Desired Nutrition Education Topics for the Field of Oncology, Kasey J. Stefan
Active Shooter in the Classroom: A Case Study of Past Events and Future Mitigative Strategies, Joseph St. John
Terraria Server on a Raspberry Pi, Bradley Stoldt
Formula Electric SAE Frame, David Streen, David Kinion, and Dylan Ramey
The Effect of Biomechanical Variables on Injury Rates: A literature Review, Nicholas Stricklen
Synthesis of Bio-Based Polymer Products, Joshua Sukie
Mini Baja Frame Analysis, Jacob Swanson
Enhanced Blood Pressure Acquisition, Alison Targosky, Megan Laws, Alexandria Stephens, and Jillian Savage
Brown Booby Family Units: Comparing Mothers, Fathers, and Chicks through Stable Isotopes, Erin Taylor
Zips Electric Racing Suspension Design, Christopher Thompson, Madison Hughes, Erikah Jackson, and Anna Signorino
Automated Runout Measurement Tool, Ethan Tisch
Gaming LAN setup with Local and Remote Access and Downloads, Ethelyn Tran
Technology in the Classroom, Kayla Tucker
An Examination of COVID-19 Statistical Modeling, Shane Vaughan
Play's Role in the Development of Antisocial Behavior, Cheyenne Vazquez
The Impact of Loan Forgiveness Programs on Out-of-State Migration, Jessica Vongsaphay
Exploring Tensile Mechanics of Cribellar Hypochilus pococki, Morgan Waggoner
Analysis of Deformation Mechanisms that Formed the Shear Zones Found in the Scituate Granite, Rhode Island, USA, Jacob Waller
Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of Imidazolium Salts, David Weader
Creature Care, Alexander Weber
Android Game, Ryan Weston
Prosthetic Foot/Ankle Inversion & Eversion Enhancement, Jason Wiebrecht and Maddison Grimes
Analyzing the Effects of Opioids on Cortical Pore Networks in Rabbit Tibiae and Femora, Kassidy Wilson
Smart Collar, Gretchen T. Woodling, Sean Moran, Justen Bischoff, and Jacob Sindelar
A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis of the Porter Hypothesis in the Chemical Industry, Maci Woyat
Are there Ecomorphologically-related Differences in the Adhesive Setae of Jamaican Anolis Lizards?, Caitlin Wright
Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets in College Mathematics Education, Bryan Yaeger and Lynne Pachnowski
The Presence of Food Likely has no Influence on Substrate Use of Tokay Geckos (Gekkonidae: Gekko gecko), Timothy Zatkos
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
Senior Design Proposal for Brakes Subsystem 2019-2020, Jasmine Zogheib, Zachary Demetriades, and Devin Seay
Honors Research Projects from 2019
The Art of Language: American Sign Language and Dance, Lily Adams
Theoretical Study of Fano Resonance in a Mechanical System, Alex Alberts
The Assessment and Evaluation Process in Third Grade, Cassandra Amato
Emotional Exhaustion and Company Culture, Rosemarie Amore, Anthony Auth, Rebecca Mefford, Taylor Maiher, and Jaret Brown
Community, Coalition, and Culture: Conceptualizing the 29th Annual Ohio Lesbian Festival, Anna Avery
The Buffering Role of Character Virtues on the Relationship between Burnout and its Antecedents, Allison Bachmann
Easy Adjustable Protective Helmet, Ryan Balash
Globalization’s Effects on Mexico, Andrew Barry
Long-Term Effects of Breastfeeding Compared with Alternative Food Sources: A Systematic Review, Charlotte Bates
Power Wheelchair Canopy, Mohamed F. Battah, Joshua D. Brown, Dujuan J. McClendon, and Gavin M. Francisco
Strategic Opportunities in Rental Companies and Ridesharing, Julia Baumann, Danay Kmatz, Noaa Lanotte, Zachary Murray, and Jonathan Weaver
Artificial Intelligence of Stormwater Operations, Eric Bednar
Home & Heart Rescue: An Animal Shelter Designed for Animal-Assisted Therapy, Jordan Best
Show Her It's a Man's World: How the Femme Fatale Became a Vehicle for Propaganda, Leann Bishop
Strategic Recommendations For Sherwin Williams, Alysha Blanchard, Cara Crookston, Jacob Kaut, Lucas Colantoni, and Lillyanne Sweitzer
Exploring the Utility of MUAC in Classifying Adult Metabolic Syndrome Using NHANES 2015-16, Hayley Boucher
Fighting Cancer With Purpose: Best Practices for Charity Event Planning, Emily Bower
Cloning the vision related G protein transducin for live cell fluorescence studies, Deanna M. Bowman
Visual Programming Language with Natural User Interface, Matthew Britton
Volunteer Tool Kit, Lydia Brooks
Carbon Fiber Monocoque, Dan Brown and Leland Hoffman
Anti-Roll Bar for SAE Baja Vehicle, Jennifer Bulgrin, Zachary A. Gnabah, and Scott P. Toth
Burnout Syndrome in Critical Care Nurses, Katie Burke, Kelly Claridge, and Mallory Bidlen
Sustainable Akron: Akron's Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, 100% Renewable Energy Future, Nicholas Cacioppo
Why do we make art?, McKenna Carder
Manipulating Belief Bias Across the Lifespan, William D. Carney