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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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Measuring Eating Competence Among Participants Enrolled in a 15-Week Weight Management and Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Delaney Corrin Javens

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Filtration Apparatus Design for Oil-Water Separation using Membranes and Sponges, Alec Jerger

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Zips Racing Electric CAN Communications, Andrew Jordan, Adam Long, Susanah Kowalewski, and Rami Nehme

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Determination of iron-reducing bacterial activities in lake sediments., Alexandra Kahn

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The Tera Multi Terrain Mobility Aid Chassis, Colton Kemp, Daniel Nicoll, Ibrahim Suleiman, and Mohammad Alyami

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Does Racial Discrimination Exist in the NBA?, Logan Kendall

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Shock Wave and Boundary Layer Interaction, Blake Keuchel, Lauren Andrews, and Corryn Rahe

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A Business Plan for The Fitzgerald Institute, Elaine M. King, Matthew G. Deibel, Matthew J. Bulgrin, Alex Skeen, and Stephanie N. Kieke

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Metisentry- E-sports, Evan Kirian, Jennifer Cranmer, Kevin C. Edwards, Matthew Ackerman, Veronica Janosek, and William A. Reilly

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Custom 3D Printed Orthotic, Dakota Kirtley and Andrew Wiles

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Technological Software in Mathematics, Courtney Kish

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Designing a Recycling Facility for Energy Materials, Bartholomew Kitko, Matthew Berger, Elias Chiti, Trayce Harris, and Mark Kulesa

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Visual Music Assistant, David Klett

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Religiosity and Internalized Heterosexism in Same-Sex Attracted Individuals, Lauren Knight

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Controlled Crystallization of PET Filaments in Additive Manufacturing, Ryan Kordahi

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Vehicle Operator Attention Monitor, Matthew Krispinsky, Matt Marsek, Matthew Mayfield, and Brian Call

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Zips Electric - Cooling System, Guan-Bok Kwok

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Optimization of E-Textiles for Lactic Acid Detection, Andrew Laboy and Mallory David

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Gun Control in the United States, Oliver Lake

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Design of Pigments for use in “Cool” Coatings, Tyler Laughorn

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Test Anxiety and Mathematics Teaching Strategies in Youth Mathematics, Daniel Linder

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A Novel Approach to Mid-foot Reconstruction Surgery in Patients with Charcot Arthropathy, Jessi Martin and Deborah Falokun

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Effect of Vaping and Estrogen/Progesterone on Coagulation of Blood in Danio rerio: A Literature Review, Kristen McCausland

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Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, Caleb McCoy

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Use of Calculators in High School Mathematics, Alex McDaniel

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Greener Synthesis of Chlorophosphazenes, Andrew McGee

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Autonomous Guided Vehicle Frame for Outdoor Use, Thomas McGrath

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Electoral College Reform: Past, Present, and Future Implications of the United States Electoral College System, Madison McKinney

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Non-invasive method for leptin supplementation in zebrafish (Danio rerio), Regan McNamara

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Augmented Reality Billiards Assistant, Sarah Medved

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Cardiovascular Tissue Remodeling of Preeclampsia, Rachel Metz

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MetiSentry E-Sports Project Honors Forum, Dylan Meyer, Michael Ciarvarella, Ben Stephens, Michael Farkas, and Miya Timura

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Development of a Method for the Detection and Quantification of Various Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs in Human Blood and Qualitative Identification in Urine Samples Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Haley Michel

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Solar-Powered Exploration of the Venus Atmosphere, Marc Migliozzi, Cory Everman, Rebecca Buerhle, Umar Muhammed, Steven Abbate, and Chase Champagne

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The Delicacy of Breath: Tribute to Cystic Fibrosis, Natalie Minns

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A Girl's Song: Recounting Women and the Nantucket Whaling Industry, 1750-1890, Natalie Mitchell

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Snug Fit Crescent Wrench, Jacob M. Miterko, Michael E. Buchbinder, Gavin J. Griffith, and Andrew J. Jarrett

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The Impact of Prescription Drug Prices on Voting Patterns, Brendan Mohan

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The Role of Influenza Infection on Cell Metabolism, Megha Mokkapati

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Demographics and Physical Activity Levels of eSports Athletes at The University of Akron, Madison Morgan, Patrick Barrett, and Madeleine Stoll

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Goodyear Research Project, Morgan Mosiniak, Tristan T. Cavanaugh, and Jared Kvaka

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Are Opinions on Abortion Based on Racial Attitudes?, Ashley Mueller

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How Access to Finances Affects Gender Inequality Across Cultures, Allison Muntin

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Growing Pains, Madeline Myers

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Causes, Prevention, and Macro-Level Effects of Juvenile Substance Abuse, Nicole Neiman

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Exploring Shape-Memory Polymers from Silicone I and 1,10-decanediol Blends, Kristina Nguyen

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Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) with a Thermal Sensor to Map and Count Deer Population, Maxwell C. Ott

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Rinse Tank Salinity Automation, George Pahoundis

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Claw Morphology Impacts Clinging Performance on Rough Substrates, Alexandra Pamfilie

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Creating an Accessible Campus Environment, Megan Parker

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Perspectives on Student Hunger and Poverty, Ruchi Patel

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KettleBell Ultra, Elissa Peters, Kathryn Wegman, Daniel Basch, and Mason Pastorius

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Culture of countries and country-index crash risk, Jason Petri

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Applications of Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Zachary Plevny

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Examining the Experiences of Homicide Co-Victims to Inform a Survivor’s Guide to Healing, Grae Pollard

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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