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 wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2022
Pragmatic Analysis of "Moushiagete-oku", Sarah Aartila
Perceptions of Trauma-Informed Care in an Intimate Partner Violence Resource Center, Kailyn Alderman
What is the purpose of an innovation center and what makes it successful., Rima Alkhudhuri
Litigating Reproductive Rights: The Evolving Support Structure in the United States, Allison Anker
FSAE Vehicle Instrumentation and Validation, Alexander Anthony
Gear Spool Side Table, Everett Austerman
The Importance of Public Space During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Case Study of the City of Kalamazoo’s Kik Pool, Natalie Baker
coex., Sylvan Benton
An analysis of the extent to which responsible technology is taught in R1 and R2 research Universities in Michigan., Maisie Blaukamp
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Human Resource Management Practices of the American Auto Industry, Connor Bradley
Exercise Education of Western Michigan University Students who use the University Recreation Center, Rachael Brewer
Cost Efficient 3D Printed Mold for Thermoforming, Julianna Buck
AAF's National Student Advertising Competition, Katherine Caldwell
Second Life Solutions, Maria Catenacci
Android App for Tour Guides, Jia Yu Chan
A National IMC Campaign for Meta Quest 2, Gianna Chlada
From Racial Theory to Genocide: The Origins and Implementation of the Hunger Plan, Andrew Cochran
Business Financing: Bonds, Joshua Davis
The Effect of Foam-Rolling on Vertical Jump and Range of Motion of the Hip and Ankle, Katie Davis
Subdivision Site Design in Antwerp Township, Alec DenBraber
Refuge: Seeking Solace Amidst Chaos, Andrew Deur
Sound for the Cinema: A Senior Composition Recital by Lindsay Dills, Lindsay Dills
Cost Model of Aluminum Extrusion and Processing, Robert Doran
Do College Baseball Players Want to See the Implementation of the Strike Zone?, Gavin Doyle
COVID-19 impact on the hospitalization rates for eating disorders, Jennifer Ess
Comparison of Bio-mass to Bio-oil Reactor Systems: Direct Conversion vs. Companion Coal Gasification, Luci Evans
What are the essential elements of the customer journey experience for food delivery?, Benjamin Famiano
Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Nanojars as Templates for Macrocyclization, John Getson
Kleinstuck Preserve: A Valuable Migratory Bird Stopover in Kalamazoo, MI, Kelly Giles
Implications of Facial Coverings on Communication, Katherine Giustino
German Loanwords in Japanese: Introduction to and Presence in Modern Japanese Society, Jillian Glasser
Effects of Acute and Chronic Tramadol Administration on Radial Arm Maze Performance in Rats, Jennifer Graeber
Western Michigan University Main Campus Parking Garage, Brendan Graham
I am because you are, Avree Gundersen
Campaigning in the Digital Age: How Social Media Changed the Framework of Elections, Faith Hamelin
Design, Optimization, and Construction of Flexure, Optical, Damping, and Leveling Systems for Electric Propulsion Thrust Stand, Logan Hefferan
Study of Deexcitation Intensities to the K-Shell in Iron 55, Eric Helgemo
Business Plan: Airbnb Host, Madison Jonkman
Contact Card Cleanup, Dominic Kares
Literature Review on Outer Hair Cell Regeneration and Potential Hearing Restoration, Serena Karlov
Is the Zebrafish speed bump Mutant a Mutation in wee1? And Is It a Complete Loss of Function?, Nathania Karyadi
Android App for Tour Guides, Muhammad Salman Khan
Comparing Behavioral Activation with and Without a Values Component: A Systematic Review, Natalie Komoll
MKTG 4810 IMC Campaigns course - AAF National Advertising Competition, Hannah Korbel
Stories in Song, Lauren Kowal
Thermal & Efficiency Analysis for a High-Speed Gearbox, Reid Larson
The Rebrand of SheaMoisture, Anna LeChard
Influences: Eight Songs/Artists That Impacted My Musical Journey, Ava Lynch
Empower! A Poetry Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner, Misty Maina
Patient Knowledge of Family History of Cardiac Events and Risk Factors: Potential for Increase in Preventative Care of Cardiovascular Diseases, Joseph Marentette
The Effects of COVID-19 on Well-Being of Healthcare Workers, Hannah Meissner
Tropical Cyclone Translation Speeds in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, Marybeth Melcher
A History of Skydiving in West Michigan, Garrett Mohney
Identifying the interface between nicotine oxidoreductase and its cytochrome c binding partner, Elizabeth Mumby
Impacts of Psychoeducation Programs and Moderators on Effectiveness for Depression: A Systematic Review, Marina Myers
NSAC, Maggie Neuman
Composting during winter versus summer: a microbial analysis, Madison Ochs
Roundabout Design at Clare Ave and US 127, Clare, MI, Elise Olson
Walking for Connectedness, Annaka Oudekerk
Thermal & Efficiency Analysis for a High-Speed Gearbox, Austin Owen
Age as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Coping Strategies and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hailey Owens
A Walk Through Western Michigan University's History, Melissa Paduk
Ethical Monetization for Social Media Companies, Leo Phillips
Teaching Language Variation in K-12 Schools, Samantha Phillips
AAF'S Student Case, Charles W. Poole III
Evaluation of the Economic Repurpose of Grit and Cake Waste in a Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Plant, Matthew Reeves
The Effect of a Toilet Training Seminar on Classroom Staff's Knowledge of Evidence-Based Toileting Practices, Madeline Ritter
Investigation on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-based Anodes of Lithium-ion Batteries, Christopher Rohen
A National IMC Campaign for Meta Quest 2, Sydney Schramm
Teaching Kids About Media and Digital Literacy, Lauren Schuster
Electromagnetically Propelled Garage Door, Connor Seifert
Intrusion Detection System for IOT Devices, Alvaro Serrano Rivas
Subdivision Site Design in Antwerp Township, Peyton Smith
Sexual Assault: Disclosure, Healthcare Barriers and Facilitators, and Interventions, Meghan Stepnitz
Portage Community Center Marketing Plan, Alyssa Thompson
The Gibbs House: Visual Storytelling through Brand Identity and Placemaking, Elizabeth Tran
How has COVID-19 Affected Student’s Motivation?, Jack Trauger
Racial Health and Productivity Inequalities in the United States, Elissia Vecere
The Effect of Estrogen on GDNF Production of Skeletal Muscle In Vitro, Hope Welter
Take Care, Nicole Wetzel
"Contemporary Audio Software Designs and Applications", Jacob Wolfe
Industry 4.0 Manufacturing System, Mey Wong
Theses from 2021
How Gata3 Affects Neuronal Survival in the Inner Ear, Hiba Ahmad
Immobilization of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in PFAS-Contaminated Materials, Samiya Aljabri
A Review of Remote Work Evaluation Approaches, Rebecca Allen
Mercury Emissions from Iron Mining and Copper Mining in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan, Ahmed Al Rahbi
Literature review of human HDR syndrome with GATA3 Haplo insufficiency, Olivia Ambursley-Gries
Building institutional knowledge into student leaders: A repository of student-led climate change initiatives at WMU, Aida Amirul Bahri
Charge tracing for determining electrical facility effects on electric spacecraft propulsion systems., Joseph Backe
Flexible Wireless ECG Monitoring Device, Ruth Bahre
Identity, Jesús Barajas
The Struggle for Self-Determination: A Comparative Analysis of East Timor and Western Sahara, Emma Baratta
IOT Greenhouse Monitoring System, Raj Basnet
Graduating Presentation, Erin Bates
Pain Response of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to Different grades of Knee Osteoarthritis, Emily Beer
Flexible Wireless ECG Monitoring Device, Yonatan Beyene
Beta Analysis for MLB Run Generation Models, Tyler Boes
A Screen Printed Sensor to Detect Estrogen Levels in Liquids, Marie Bridges