Honors Research Projects from 2019
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
Optimization of Conditions for Production of Mechanically Strong Suckerin Protein Hydrogels, Autumn Furniss
Microarray Data Analysis and Classification of Cancers, Grant Gates
Benefits of Aluminum: Comparing the Common Materials in the Bar Grating Industry, Joanthan Geiser
Assessing the Benefits of a Collegiate-Run Wellness Program for Akron Inner City Residents, Alaina Gent
Automatic Range Finding Bow Sight, Garrett Gill, Dillon Denny, and Cory Verba
Campus Cultural Climate: A Minority Perspective, Tayler Gill and Paul E. Levy Dr.
Content Management System, Raymond Gines
An Examination of the Stock Market's Effect on Economic Inequality, Nicholas Golina
Fluid Power Vehicle Competition, Madison Graham, Wayne Ritchie, Emily Dicks, and Ariana Cupello
Analysis of Standardized Concrete Mixes, Riley Graybeal
Chemical Kinetics using a Smartphone Spectrometer, Mary Greggila
Homelessness in Akron: A Research Documentary, Tyler Gunter
An Ecological Survey of Forest Succession in a Northeast Ohio Ecosystem Following an Emerald Ash Borer Infestation, Joseph Haas
Recumbent Bicycle Balancing Aid, James Hager
Project "Auxilia" - Jaiden's Prosthetic Arm, Christopher Halley, Lindsay Jaros, and Autumn Young
Artificial Intelligence in Wet Weather Infrastructure, Matt Hammerstein
Instant Replay as a Tool for Correcting Human Error in College Basketball: A Historical Analysis, Matthew Hammond
Why We Teach Mathematics to Every Student: Determining Impact of Mathematics on Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning Skills, Megan Marie Harris
The Second Wind, Jacob Heiss and Logan Neidert
Simulation of Lubricant for Design of Magnetic Recording Systems under Laser Heating, Ryan Hetzel, Shao Wang Dr., Jonathon Lawry, and Ahmed Alsafwani
The Effects of Sports Specialization and Injury Rates in Collegiate Athletes, Brianne Heydinger
'Stand Up to Suicide', Katherine Hickman
Age-Related Changes to Bone Microarchitecture in a Non-weight Bearing Bone, Tyler Hicks, Janna M. Andronowski, and Reed Davis
STABILIZATION OF DREDGED MATERIALS IN OHIO: An Investigation of Mechanical, Chemical and Biological Dewatering Techniques, Erika Howard
Late Assyrian Plain Simple Ware: a ceramic analysis, Tasha Hunter
Exoskeleton Leg Brace, Aaron Indermuhle, Magomed Kasumov, Cevat Bagcioglu, and Lucas Battaglia
Top 10 NAFTA Non-Tire Rubber Company Mapping, Lucas Ingalls
Baja Rack and Pinion, Devin Jackson
Synthesis of Polyurethane from Sustainable Sources, Jovan Jevric
Multidimensional Mass Spectrometry of Chemonic™ CCG-6 Nonionic Surfactant With Separation by Polarity and Shape, Charles Johnson
Fracking and Induced Seismicity Mitigation in Ohio, Claudia Judele
Females, Perceptions, and Strength Training, Victoria Kanel and Alexandria Rellinger
Cyberbullying in Education: A Literature Review, Harvey Kenworthy
Prevention of Harmful Algal Blooms by the Mitigation of Phosphorus Nutrient Loading via Filtration by Steel Wool and Activated Carbon, Sara Kidd, Ronald Simpson, and Samantha Zidd
SAE Baja Custom Caliper and Upright Design, Katelynn R. Kise
Gun Control: The Gun Violence Epidemic in the U.S., ANNA KODURU
Absorption Calculator: A Cross-Platform Application for Portable Data Analysis, AnnMarie Kolbl
Accounting for the Environment, Jonathan Konopka
Rocket Telemetry System, Monica Lacek, Clark Bryant III, David Dalvin, and Nicholas Wolgamott
Designing a Website for a Non-profit Organization, Kristen Lauck
The Biomechanics of Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) Underwater Walking on Smooth and Rough Substrates, Megan Lee and Henry Astley Dr.
Basketball Charts, Kevin Lewis
Leucine Supplementation in Cuprizone-Induced Oligodendrocyte Toxicity, Michael Ley
Law Students' Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Education: A Qualitative Study, Kellie Lockemer
Requalification of Coated Fabrics using Chemlok 2332 in place of Chemlok 233, Daniel Madler
Systematic Review: The Effects of Nonpharmacological and Pharmacological Measures in Neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Hannah R. Magyar, Laura D. Metzger, and Ariel N. Schrage
Development of Violence and Sectarianism in Lebanon, Alicia Mallo
Cycle Assist, Tyler Matthews
Kardía: A Choreographic Investigation Utilizing the Human Heart, Rebekah R. Mayfield
Investigating Iron Metabolism in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients, Alexander A. Maynard and Gardenia Pacheco
Stormwater Infrastructure and the threat of Climate Change, Eric McCaslin
The working wife: a three-pronged model of marriage and women's employment, Karris McCollum
Comparison of CRNAs with and without Supervision on Cost and Safety of Anesthesia, Kelly McCurdy and Austin Phillips
Virtual Experiments and Simulations in the Science Classroom, Nicole Merchant
Battery Powered Handheld Drain Cleaner, Sarah Michaud, Kaylin Cozzens, and Emily Jo Spinelli
Growing Abroad, Emily Miller
Music Streaming Application Using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Kelsie Miller
Behavior Incentives in Public Schools, Paige Miller
Improving the Interstate Highway System, Chase Minor
Queue: A Mobile Application for Collaborative Music Playlists, Vlad Mirea
The Effects of Bisphenol F on Embryonic Cardiac Output in Zebrafish, Kyle Monnot
Investigation of Dredge Material Dewatering Through Hydraulic and Ground Improvement Methods, Monica Moody
Effects of Hofmeister Ions on Transition Temperature of Two Thermo-Responsive Polymers, Joshua Moser
Assessment of Sex-Related Differences of the Osteocyte Lacunar-Canalicular Network Across the Human Lifespan Using Synchrotron micro-Computed Tomography, Linda Muakkassa
Goodyear As-A-Service Project Report, Julie Mullet
The Impact of Flexibility on Balance in Rifle Athletes, Ileia Nagelkirk
Incorporation of Contaminated Sediment into Environmentally Safe Concrete, Andrew Needs
Designing Classrooms for Learning, Ryan Neubauer
The Wrist Brace Project, Nathan Nicholas
Effects on Perception and Accuracy of Live Putting when Leaving the Flagstick in the Hole, Danielle Nicholson
Motorcycle Eyes, Patrick Nie and Alexander Ray
Laser Ablation of Aluminum, Erika Nosal, Zachary Rahe, and Arthur Pamboukis
Goodyear "As a service" Project Plan, Nicholas Nutial, Tara Myatt, James Genetin, Brenna Paananen, and Julian Moore
Relate Promotion Tool, David Nutt
Total Laryngectomy Surgery in the United States and Spain: A Tale of Two Healthcare Systems, Anna Nyszczy
Improving the Delivered Specific Impulse of Composite Rocket Propellant through Alteration of Chemical Composition: Methodology and Parameters for Characterization of Propellant and Validation of Simulation Software Common to the Amateur Rocketry Community, Isaac O'Brien and Austin Ryan
Effect of Osteoactivin and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 on soft tissue in Rat Spinal Fusion Model, Andrew Ohliger
Exploring Diversity in the Workplace, Benjamin Olewiler
Soft Tornado, Zoe Orcutt