Honors Research Projects from 2020
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
Prototype Landing Gear Conceptual and Embodiment Design, Derek Carr
Fluidized Bed Classroom Demonstration Unit, Theresa Chapa
Expendable 3D Printed Rescue Drone, Matthew Chapman, Nathan Knutty, and Matthew Chapman
A Comparison of the Efficacy of Newly-Synthesized Antimicrobial Polymers and a Preview into their Interaction with the Bacterial Cell Membrane., Kailey Christman
Brain Drain and Emigration: How Do They Affect Source Countries?, Nicholas Chura
Understanding the NTRU Cryptosystem, Benjamin Clark
GMS - Guest Management System, Ethan Clark
Understanding Effects of Engineering Outreach on Elementary Students, Thomas Cobb
An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Community Involvement and LGB Identity, Jenna Collins
The Political, Social, and Economic Variables that Influence American Immigration Attitudes, Brandon Combs
Testing of a Human Powered Vehicle, Bailey Conard and Marlee Reynolds
Center Lift Trailer Support Structure, Carson Corle, Anthony M. Hayes, and Bryan A. Truax
Investigating Alternative Measures of Functional Recovery in Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury, Mariah L. Costa and Rebecca K. Willits
Effects of Acute Hypoxia on Danio rerio, Karly Crail
Reactive Archey Target Design Team "Mimic", Brandon Croyle, Jacob Boss, David Rodgers, and Austin Wivell
The Effect of the Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments on Air Pollution in Cleveland and Akron, Daniel Cundiff
Building Recommendation Systems, Orion Davis
S.A.V.E. M.E., Taylor Davis, Kelly Nicole O'Neill, Adrianna M. Dunlap, and Parsa Esshaghi Bayat
Right-Wing Extremism in the United States, Claire DeBruin
Form Stable Phase-Change Materials, Russell Dent, Marjan Kashfipour, Nitin Mehra, and Jiahua Zhu
Hydro-Aeroponic Design, Megan J. Doll, Nathan J. Boring, Meredith B. Taylor, and Chancelor L. Sunkle
Effectiveness of Alternative Cerebral Palsy Treatments in Pediatrics: Systematic Review, Olivia Doria, Emily Fricker, and Katrina Beery
ErgoscopeTM – Ergonomic Endoscope, Drew Drum, John D'Egidio, Bethany Scarpitti, Ceara Stack, and Sara Kerestman
Business Strategy for Potential Sustainability Organizations of the Future, Randall Duffield
Metric Coil Car, Abigail Eberly
Sherwin-Williams Research Report, Chase Edwards, Krista Mathis, Savannah Frase, Madeline Connolly, and Charles Howe
Plant Hormone Lab Module: Assessing Different Factors to Create the Most Effective Lab, Ahmed El-Kulak
Optimization of Primary Cilia Detection in Musculoskeletal Tissue, Ragen Engel
An Approach to Jazz Improvisation for Intermediate Saxophonists, Justin Evangelist
Comparison of Blindfolded vs. Non Blindfolded Vertical Jump Tests, Christian Thomas Evans
Fatigue Tester, Nicholas Fazio
Design and Mechanical Characterization of 3D Printed Gradient Porosity Poly(propylene fumarate) Scaffolds, Andrea Felicelli
Autonomous Vehicles, Sarah Flis
Pick-and-Place Robot for the 2019 ASME Student Design Competition, Riniah A. Foor, Megan Schmit, Aaron Urban, Jeanetta Davidsaver, and Daniel Mugongo
Antitumor Properties of Imidazolium Salts, Jenna Frantz
Chronoamperometry Analysis of Sweat Sensor Technology, Evan Fritz
Stress Corrosion Cracking of Stainless-Steel Reinforced Concrete, Nathan Frye