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 2019
Vibrant Statements: LGBTQ+ Multi-Disciplinary Arts Event, Michael Arellano
Communication Debugging Platform, Husam Beitello
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Michigan Birds - A High School Learning Experience, Cody Benfant
Benefits of Doodling, Olivia Bevacqua
A Descriptive Analysis of Drug Interaction Effects, Matthew Boss
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 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 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
A Comparative Study of Cryoballoon, Radiofrequency, and Laser Ablations for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, Amanda Croft
Formation of Complete IMC Campaign for a National Client, Tatum Culhane
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
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
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
Effects of Stuttering Frequency, Speaking Rate and Treatment on Speech Naturalness in Adults Who Stutter, Emily Hausman
United Families through Interior Design, Marissa Heintz
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
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
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
An Intimate Death Sentence, Arden Lapin
Maternal Mortality in Southwest Michigan, Alissa Legacy
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
The Correlation between the Microbiome and Neurodegenerative Disorders such as Alzheimer Disease, Aurora Mokris
The Urban Development of Bronson Circle, Matthew Moulton
Renewable Energy-Solar Photovoltaic Business Plan, Brock Notter
Generational Differences in Remote Work, Lauren Nowakowski
Communication in Stormwater Utility Fees Across Michigan, Hailey Olson
The Relationship between Individual Differences and Academic Achievement in Language Learning., Sofia Ovalle
Stigma Mitigation Through Fine Arts, Kendall Owens
Separation and Disposal of Waste Rejects from Old Corrugated Cardboard, Bailey Papes
Rompiendo Paredes - We're here to stay: A film uncovering the struggles undocumented students face, Stephania Pardo-Juarez
The effects of different types of virtual reality display on perception of a virtual presenter, Ferran Poage
Increasing the Frequency of Tutors' Reinforcement of Compliance Behaviors, Sruthi Rameshkumar
The Importance of Cultural Humility in Occupational Therapy, Jessika Reberg
Young Adult Climate Fiction in Schools: As We Know It, Madeline Reeves
An Exploration of Resources Available to Deaf Children Attending Public and Deaf Community Schools, Katelyn Reid
The Standards Project, Dustin Robbins
Exploring a Connection between Learning and Student Perception of Place, Katelyn Roberts
Western Michigan University Stallions Club Hockey Business Plan, Zachary Roberts
Thermal Adaptation of a Vacuum Chamber, Jacob Russell
The Laureate, Hannah Ryder
Mechanisms of Reactive Oxygen Species Signaling During Planarian Regeneration, Marwa Saad
Strategic Continuity Plan, Margaret Scannell
LGBTQ+ Student Safety on Western Michigan University's Campus, Kaitlyn Sedorchuk
WMU Musical Theatre Performance Class of 2019 Senior Showcase, Margaret Snyder
The Presence Of Photoreceptor Sensilla In The Posterior Sucker Of Medicinal Leeches Inferred Through Functional Visual Response., Claire Spivey
3D Printing Robotic Arm on Linear Rails, Thomas T. Steele
Increasing Political Behaviors in Local Communities, Bionca Stewart
The Caregiver: A Play Script to Raise Awareness of the Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients, Sarah Stiner
Poster, Expanded, Lynnae Strait
“Evaluating Knowledge and Perspectives of Behavior Analytic Language Strategies in the Clinical Practice of Speech-Language Pathology”, Mackenzie Sturman
Effectiveness of a brief online mindfulness intervention on first-year college students’ perceived stress., Danielle Stuut
How the NCAA Can Better Distribute Their Earnings to Further Benefit Student-Athletes, Jack Szott
Radiative double electron capture by ions in collisions with gas targets, Charles Taylor
Distinguishing the Molecular and Cellular Cues for Neuronal Wiring in the Inner Ear, Meskerem Tolossa
The Landing, Stephanie Truitt
Best Organic Chemistry Practices in the Midwest, Claire Van Der Bosch
Sparring Stigmas: A Photography Series, Audrey VanEssen
Preparing college graduates for Work Success in a rapid changing modern-day business landscape., Benito Vavra
2019 Graduating Presentation "The Lights Have Vanished", Kylie Vinitski
Gender Differences in ADHD, Jillian Vogley
Design of a Thrust Stand for Electric Propulsion, Hannah Watts
Culture Without Borders: Intercultural Awareness Through Interviews and Images from International Asian Students, Zhi Xin Wee
Runway Safety and Runway Incursions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Kevin Whelan
Point of Contact, Melina Wilcox
Collaborative Referencing in Wernicke's Aphasia: A Case Study, Rachel Wilgenhof
Alternative Rescue Breather, Brandilyn Wilkinson