The honors thesis is a time-honored tradition in the Lee Honors College. It is an opportunity for students to demonstrate to themselves and others the knowledge and skills they have developed during their undergraduate studies and honors experience. The general purpose of the thesis is to create a capstone work that reflects the expertise they have developed in their major field of study or interest.
Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact maira.bundza@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2020
Using a Progressive Time Delay to Increase Mands in a Child with Autism, Brielle Babcock
Organized Caudal Photoreceptors in the Medicinal Leech, Baylee Bancroft
Intervention Approaches and Potential Impacts of Nutrition Education in Youth Ages 3-14, Lauren Barnhard
Field Research Exploring Female Leadership Roles and Challenges in the Workplace, Grace Biddinger
Graduating Presentations 2020: Six Point Convergence - "The Neapolitan Regional Lady Swimmers", Will Brighton
Interdisciplinary and Standards Based Curriculum Plan to the Theme of Fairy Tales, Alyssa Brouwer
Aerodynamics of Wind Loading on Buildings, Kayla Burch
Design of a Carbon Fiber Composite Monocoque Chassis for a Formula-Style Vehicle, Alexander Carline
Adverse Childhood Experience Scores of Social Work Students vs. Non-Social Work Students at Western Michigan University, Grace Conrad
Paper Recycling Fiber Recapture, Abigail Cortright
The impact of vaccine coverage and exemptions on the resurgence of vaccine preventable disease: A review of the literature, Kara Costantino
Development of a Flexible Printed Paper-Based Battery, JustOne Crosby
The effects of involvement in religious practices on recovering substance users., Taylor Currier
A Comparative Study of Security Systems at O'Hare International Airport and JFK International Airport, Violet Dagadu
Periscopes: A Play Exploring Neurodiversity and Family, Noa Dahan
Analysis of Diet Quality of Pregnant Women in the WIC Program Using the Healthy Eating Index, Taylor Dale
Theses from 2019
Vibrant Statements: LGBTQ+ Multi-Disciplinary Arts Event, Michael Arellano
Increasing Coated Recycle Board Print Quality, Brennan Augst
Communication Debugging Platform, Husam Beitello
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Michigan Birds - A High School Learning Experience, Cody Benfant
Testing Resilience in Empower Success Participants, Megan Berichon
Benefits of Doodling, Olivia Bevacqua
Testing Resilience in Empower Success Participants, Taylor Birgy
Changes in the Gata3 Gene Regulatory Network Was Necessary for the Evolution of Mammalian Hearing, Paige Blinkiewicz
Analyses of the Feeding Strategies of Dugesia japonica and Schmidtea mediterranea Planaria, Emily Bolhuis
A Descriptive Analysis of Drug Interaction Effects, Matthew Boss
Think Greater than Soccer, Anthony Bowie
Femicide in the News: How Newspaper Articles Represent the Killing of Women & Girls in Detroit and Ciudad Juárez, Danielle Branch
Replacement of a Liquid Filling System for Corrosive Materials, William Breining
A Detailed Documentation of the Design and Production Processes: Western Michigan University's Jesus Christ Superstar, Anna Brockway
A Working Model for Integrating Two Basic Christian Concepts into Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Lauren Brya
Knowledge Gap: Supply Chain Students and Employers, Kathryn Bules
The Impact of a Neurofibromin Deficient Breast Microenvironment on Mammary Epithelial Cell Morphology, Megan Callaghan
The Effects of QR Code Prompts Posted to a Solar Charging Bench on Website Visibility, Sage Campbell
Financial Literacy: The Argument for Required Coursework Regarding Personal Finance in Schools, Maclain Canfield
Syrup Process Optimization, Anelis Susana Chiluisa Calvache
Marketing Plan for the Foundation Scholarship Program, Marissa Chupp
A Comparative Study of Cryoballoon, Radiofrequency, and Laser Ablations for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, Amanda Croft
Reshaping the United States' Anti-Trafficking Legislation: The Need for Uniform Reporting and Victim Rehabilitation, Bryant Cross
Formation of Complete IMC Campaign for a National Client, Tatum Culhane
Analysis of the Demands of a Student Athlete, Jaret Curtis
The effects of anthropogenic noise on the spatial distribution of Field Sparrow song, Kelsey Cushway
Screaming, Humming: A Look into Student Theatrical Direction and the Importance of Queer Narratives on Stage and in the Rehearsal Room, Kropveld Danielle
Reaching Residents with Rhetoric: Content Management Strategy with Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association, Kylie Davis
Rain Gardens: The Return of Ecosystem Services, Katie DeHaan
The Macroevolution of Diadromous and Non-Diadromous Clupeiformes., Lindsey DeHaan
Improving Efficiency of Manufacturing Cells, Conner Deneen
Found Family, Julianna Drachman
Modular Water Modeling for Manufacturing, Tyler Drobnik
The relationship between droughts and the tourism industry: A case study on Cape Town, South Africa, Katelyn Drummond
Monkey Mind: Everyday Observations of Mental Illness, Mikhayla Dunaj
Refugee Camp Education: Hope, Gaps, and Barriers, Allyson Dykstra
An Examination of Western Michigan University's Financial Statements, Jordan Farrel
Communication Barriers Faced by Female College Students (18-24) During Business Internships, Gail Foldenauer
The meaning of song type: exploring behavioral responses of field sparrows to three simple song types, Eliza Foli
Critique of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, Katherine Fournier
Facing Addiction in College: The Effects on Alcohol, Drugs, and Academics, Alexis Frazier
Determining the Depositional Environment of Amherstburg Formation, Elizabeth Gaines
Re-purposing a Dead Mall into an Art and Innovation Center, Veronika Gaska
Property Management Software, Mariam Ghali
Implementation Considerations for the Digital Bronco ID, Bryan Gilginas
Business Plan for Southwest Michigan Trolley, Cynthia Glass
Formation of a Complete IMC Campaign for a National Client, Caitlyn Gordon
Childhood Trauma and Early Adult Engagement in Deviant Behavior: A Measure of Experiential Avoidance and Impulsivity Association, Angelene Green
The Peaceful Transition of Spain: How Authoritarianism Became Democracy, Emma Haiser
Effects of Stuttering Frequency, Speaking Rate and Treatment on Speech Naturalness in Adults Who Stutter, Emily Hausman
Lightweight Racing Suspension, Colin Haynes
United Families through Interior Design, Marissa Heintz
RN to APN Role Transition, Bethney Hernandez
Speech-Language Pathologist Preferences for Treatment Types for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Meeghan Hoose
Optical Density Analysis of Sensory Neuronal Axons in the Olfactory Bulb of Triton-X Treated Zebrafish, Mariam Husain
Trends in the Study of Indirect Procurement, Daniel Israel
Characterization of the Speed bump Mutant in Zebrafish, Kendall Jablonski
Generalization of Language to Everyday Conversations: An Aphasia Treatment Study, Anika Johns
Food Justice: Growing Children through Growing Gardens, Lauren Johnson
Comparing Prompting Methods for Teaching Receptive Identification, Laurel Jungblut
Graduating Presentations 2019 Dance Concert: Labyrinth We See Only Fragments, Katherine Kennedy
Methodology of Topology Optimization, Naziha Khandoker
Cross Cultural Volunteering: A Best Practices Guide for Aspiras USA, Lindsey King
Virtual Hand Drum, Ross Kmet
The Use of Nature as a Treatment Modality in Occupational Therapy, Lauren Koch
An Analysis of the Developmental Enrichment of the Seattle Children's PlayGarden, Caitlin Koob
Looking at the Effects of an Activation Loop Knock-Out in the unc-82 Kinase in Caenorhabditis elegans, Matthew Kornas
Cloud Tectonics: A Footlight 2 Production, Cal Kreiner
How do Israelis and Palestinians interpret their own histories as evidence that they have claim over Israeli held territory?, Jacob Kubiak
An Intimate Death Sentence, Arden Lapin
Exploring a Child’s History for Optimal Treatment of Food Selectivity., Briana Lear
Maternal Mortality in Southwest Michigan, Alissa Legacy
Maintenance Management System, Kristina Maki
Modernization of API Production at Pfizer, Zachary Marentette
Analyzing the Effects on Muscle in an Inactivated Catalytic Domain of UNC-82, Wenceslao Martinez Navarrete
The Use of Life Story Interventions Between Older Adult with Dementia and Caregivers: A State of the Science, Katelyn Mater
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility at Drive-Through Restaurants, Regina McLeod