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 2023
Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Julienne Alphonse
Effect of Various Binders on Si-anode Performance and Feasibility of Battery Production Plant, Sarah Beasley
"Interior: Panic" Bringing to Life a World of Psychosis and Hope, Emma Belew
Identification of factors contributing to no-show and appointment cancellation rates in outpatient cardiovascular services., Sarah Bergman
The Dialectics of Rock Music and Neoliberalism, Derek Block
A Review of Pre-Clinical Studies on Meth-Induced Gut Microbiome Alterations, Payton Brabant
Removal of PFAS Contaminants from Water by Sorbent and Filtration Techniques, Aleya Brandon
Sports Facility Business Plan, Greg Budig
Emotional Support Animals on Campus: Relevance, Benefits, and Controversies, Grace Campbell
Race, Gender and Rawls' "A Theory of Justice.", Robert Carico
Utilizing Music Therapy to Support Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Elizabeth Carpentier
Communication Theory Analysis of CODA Movie, Lindsay Casey
Computer Organization and Assembly Language Embedded Firmware Overhaul, Elaine Yun Ru Chan
Rack Tracking System, Esther ZhiKeng Chan
Inhibiting effects of Methyllycaconitine (MLA) on PNU-282987 induced neurogenesis in blast-exposed mouse retinas, Nastia ZhiYew Chan
Anti-Microbial Peptide Screen for Crop Protection, Sydney Chen
Communication Techniques for Nursing Students, Karlee Coddens
The Luminous Power of Accretion Disks in Active Galactic Nuclei, Imogen Jade Courtney
College Students' Perspectives of their Autism, Anna Davidson
Approachability and Mask-wearing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review, Lauren DeHaan
Robotic Exoskeleton for Weightlifting Assistance, Susmita Dey
Ivermectin: COVID-19 "miracle cure?": A case study on public health communication to combat disinformation, Ashley Dittmar
District Boundary Map, Cassandra Dolsen
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate – Low Cost Means to Increase Solids, Rowan Edmonds
Plant Photo Inventory Management System App, Matthew Fackler
The Effects of Aging and Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Fiber Type and Neuromuscular Health, Jake Fanizza
Analysis and Mitigation of Pneumatic Regulator Resonance, Luke Fouch
Our Journey: Resilience through Adversity, Abigail Garcia
Mary Grace Geise BFA Graduating Presentation, Mary Grace Geise
WALI Helmholtz Cage Power and Control System Design and Implementation, Colin Goldschmidt
Indeed Campaign, Anna Griggs
Investigations on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-Based Anodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Grace Harter
Recidivism Rates in the United States versus Europe: How and Why are they Different?, Madalyn Hayden
The Cut to the Heart of the Matter: Justice, Morality, and Virtue Ethics in Intimate Relationships, Quinn Heiser
Removal of PFAS Contaminants from Water by Sorbent and Filtration Techniques, Anamim Horokoski
COVID-19 as an Industry Accelerant, Betty Huang
Prevalence and impact of eating disorders within male collegiate athletes., Alicia Huggett
The Cost Benefit Analysis of College Dropouts Pursuing a Different Career vs. Students That Graduated from College, Brittany Jackson
The Life of Una Estudiante Americana: Here y Allí, Madeline Kastel
A GIS and Economic Analysis into Solar Electricity Generation Siting within the Greater Kalamazoo Area, Devon Kelly
Psychological influences on problem-solving following lab-induced learned helplessness, Aqdas Khan
In the Moment, Laura Korn
Unveiling the Other: A Commentary on Colonialism, Orientalism, and the Mission Civilisatrice, Emily Kostbade
Approachability and Mask-wearing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review, Lindsay Kovach
Veterans Memorial Park in Colon, MI, Madelyn Landry
Rack Tracking System for Bert R. Hybels, Inc, Ka Kit Leng
The Public Trust Doctrine: Roman Law Roots and Future in Environmental Litigation, Phoebe Liccardo
The Trends in the Number of Women in the Financial Industry and the Reason, Jingru Li
Proposal Workflow Application, Griffen Liszka
The Impact of COVID-19 Epidemic on the World Economy, Yili Liu
Photo voice: The Study of the Perception of Mental Health Resources Among International Students at WMU., Ritu Manandhar
Design and Implementation of Test Stand Upgrades for Investigating Gearset Churning Losses with Baffles, Matthew Martin
Consumer Trust in Ready to Eat Food Delivery Services, Nicholas Martin
Far from Home, Daniela Matta Chang
Perceptions of Long Distance Relationships, Kayli Maucione
“Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Universal Electronic Medical Records”, Zachary McClenny
of all that continues to change, Elizabeth McKenzie
Could Musical Theatre Be Worthy of Literary Analysis? (Or, An Attempt at Dismantling the Cultural Hierarchy), Sarah Meierdirks
Intimate Partner Violence in Nursing Students: Prevalence and Impact of Educational Workshop, Sara Michalowski
Contracts in the Sporting World Volume I: NBA, Jude Mosher
The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Amanda Moyer
Paige Mulick BFA Dance Graduating Presentation, Paige Mulick
"I'm Coming Out, Won't You Let Me In?" A Documentary Exploration of Intimacy in the Information Age, June Pearson
NSAC Case Competition, Veron Phillips
Literature Replication: Insect Gut Cell Isolation Protocols, Sophie Pickelner
Thermal Control for a Miniaturized Fabry-Perot Interferometer in a CubeSat, Callie Pilkington
Our Voices: Getting to Know Autism, Katherine Rasberry
Covid-19 as a Force Majeure on Joint Venture Agreements, Tannya Rebecca
Consumer Trust in Ready to Eat Food Delivery Services, Jacob Remington
Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Fernanda Rios-Merodio
Investigations on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-Based Anodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Derek Ronayne
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on New Graduate Nurses and Their Nursing Judgement and Decision Making, Chase Rosengarten
Traveling with a Purpose: Sustainable Tourism, Nina Rossman
Application of New Coating to Replace Poly Liner, Andrew Siegfried
Spiritual Care Within the Field of Healthcare, Summer Sirrine
Transracial adoption; Cultural pedagogy in the context of social work, Tianna Smith
An artful examination of the stories within the story One Thousand and One Nights as they evolve through history and the world., Jacquelyn Stout
Impact of Cultural Perceptions of Education on Mental Health Outcomes Among Asian and Asian-American Students, Firzana Syazania
The Impact of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare, Sana Syed
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on New Graduate Nurses and Their Nursing Judgement and Decision Making, Marisa Szydlowski
Exploring the Evolution of Hatching Enzymes in Killifishes, Shannon Tan Ee Shuen
The Second Frontier, a senior recital, Jasanna Tayler
National Advertising Campaign for Indeed, Megan Taylor
Rack Tracking System, Selyn Zhi Lin Ung
Symbolic Math Grader, Luke Vanzweden
Our Voices: Getting to Know Autism - Creating an Informative Website for Autistic College Students, Ashley Wagner
Board Game Exploration, Isabella Waite
WMU Soccer Field Lighting. Power Distribution, and Controls, Jordan Walker
RSO Longevity Fund, Martin Fitzgerald Walker
Cannabidiol (CBD) & The Confused Consumer: How a Lack of Leadership and Education is Stunting CBD Growth, Katelyn Wandel
The Impact of the War in Gaza on Pediatric Mental Health, Noura Warsi
API Drying and Packaging Technology Upgrades, Destiny Washington
Optimization of Material Flow of Woodshop Through Layout Redesign, Madison Wegner
Connections Through Contrast: The Built Environment Embracing Fine Art Exhibition, Josilyn Welch
The Effects of Green Exercise on a Person's Mental Wellbeing, Tristen Wesenberg
The Importance of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: A Study on Mali, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, Tess Whitehurst