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 2021
How Gata3 Affects Neuronal Survival in the Inner Ear, Hiba Ahmad
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
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
Projecting Effects of Stress and Anxiety in Out-of-State Students, Bryar Brooks
Use of a Simulation to Promote Improved Care for Transgender Patients, Eboni Brown
Should Universities Teach Students Basic Medical Skills, Pierce Cahill
Medical Service Facility Site Development, Sabrina Carvajal
Integrated Marketing Campaign for Tinder, Cassidy Chalut
Automated Form-Fill-Seal Loader, Amara Crosby
Understanding bird-inspired solo flute music using ornithological techniques, Madeline Deanne
Graduating Presentation: Stones Beneath a River, Lauren DeSmedt
Regulatory Entreprenuership: The Simultaneuos Evolution of Business and Law, Olivia Dillaha
Effects of Maternal Diet and Psychological Health on Fetal Cognitive Development, Humna Ejaz
Comparative Analysis of the Feeding Strategies of Phagocata morgani, Phagocata gracilis, Schmidtea mediterranea and Dugesia japonica Planaria., Tashifa Fayyaz
National Student Advertising Competition Case Study, Lucy Forster
Velocity Electric Mobility Platform, Austin Gilbert
“Police Perceptions Amid the Black Lives Matter Movement”, Eadoin Grim
Versatile Home Workspace Environment, Kayli Holmes
Mythos, Hana Holmgren
Xenophobia in the COVID-19 Era, Joanne Jeya
Prebiotic and probiotic knowledge and consumption in collegiate athletes, Hannah Kahn
EDMMS Temperature Controller, Anthony Kirkland
GIS Based Analysis of Neighborhood Transit Characteristics: A Case Study of The Vine in Kalamazoo, MI, Shealyn Lach
Exploring the Lived Experience of Adolescent Caregivers, Abbigale Laurentius
E. coli-based Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Protocol Comparison and Optimization, Andrea Laurin
A Guide to Injury Prevention for the Intermediate to Advanced Dancer, Sydney Leatherberry
Evaluation of state-of-the-art NLP deep learning architectures on commonsense reasoning task, Guo Rui (Justin) Lee
Racial Representation for Faculty in Higher Education, Joo Ning Lim
How Has the Impact of COVID-19 Affected Clothing Brands Marketing Strategies?, Aspen Locker
The Effects of Cotton Demand policy in Uzbekistan, Molly Manguse
The Effects of Virtual Feedback and Virtual Environment on Productivity, Sadie Martin
Long-Term Venus Lander, Scott Miller
Environmental Justice Analysis of Drinking Water Policies in Michigan Cities, Annika Paldan
Anti-Police Movement Survey, Julia Peisker
A Project to Improve Rates of Vaccination against the Flu among Western Michigan University Students, Rohini Perera
MindState: A Capstone Project, Kyle Petronio
Analysis of the application of principles of motivational psychology in the modern workplace, Nathaniel Pfeiffer
Omi: Centering Trans Identities in Children's Literature, Hannah Powless
Boundaries and Pleasure in Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Critique of Augustan Marriage Legislation, Nicholas Pryor
Long-Duration Venus Explorer, Ethan Reid
Media, Marketing, and More – How Social Technology is Changing the Face of Small Business, Lily Reynolds
Mental Health and Well-Being of College Students of Color, Raquel Rice
Changes in Food Shopping and Consumption Behavior as a Result of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, Erin Richter
OIT Web App, Stanley Ritsema
Hinging, Propping, and Latching Mechanisms for Sunseeker Solar Car, Zachary Ruppenthal
Design of a Full-Scale Plant for Plastic Pyrolysis, Hannah Sargent
Rotary Joint Sealing Surface Manufacturing Variability, Jonathan Scare
Development of a Questionnaire Focusing on Varying Perspectives about Autism, Sabrina Schafer
Comparing acoustic and kinematic measures of variability in adults who do and do not stutter., Olivia Scheel
Ethics of Neurocognitive Disorders, Jenna Schneider
Flexible EEG Sensors, Adam Schuhknecht
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on CHHS Students, Macey Seal
Autonomous Vehicle Camera Mount Application, Yuan Sheng Sit
Accounting and Sustainability: Cost and Benefit, Emma Smith
“Graduating Presentation: sunday”, Lauren Smith
Zero Waste Design Exploration, Rosemarie Soma
Temperature Scale Influence on Perceptions of Climate Risk, Chelsea Spaman
Should NCAA Athletes Profit off Name, Image, and Likeness?, Sydney Stefanick
NSAC Reflection, Lauren Sterling
"Woodburn, Texas: A Study in Southern Gothic", Katherine Stone
Potential for Transformative Change: Displaced Women and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, Ava Strasser
Senior Recital, Alexis Terrian
Alternative Suppliers of Radio Frequency (RF) Ovens for Crackers, Company Sponsor: Kellogg, Kaetlynne Teunessen
Intentionally Inducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Nolan Tews
The Impact of COVID - 19 on the Student Experience: A WMU Student Survey and Study, Henry Thiry
Reducing Stigma Associated with Mental Health at Western Michigan University, Erika Tuller
Investigating RF Oven Use in Kellogg's, Eliza VanZweden
Measuring Uncertainty Within the Sunk Cost Effect, Dylan Veenkant
Rotary Joint Sealing Surface Manufacturing Improvements, Amanda Vella
Exploring the perception of sponsored posts on Instagram, Mahek Verma
Integrated Marketing Campaign for Tinder, Sarah Whitton
AAF National Student Advertising Competition, Max Wicklund
Determining the Role of Gata3 Overexpression in Outer Hair Cells of the Mouse Cochlea, Katelyn Williams
The Impacts of Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology in the Lives of Alzheimer's Patients, Hannah Wilson
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on CHHS Students, Linnea Wood
Musical Theatre Showcase: A performance journey and reflection, Alyssa Zamora
Theses from 2020
Influence of Reactant Stoichiometry on the Composition of Nanojar Product Mixtures, Ali Al Maamuri
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
Implementing AskMe3 Approach to Adult Learning Through the Kalamazoo Literacy Council, Hailey Beyer
Atlantic Abolition in the Borderlands: the interesting narrative of Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua, Alexandra Bicknell
Field Research Exploring Female Leadership Roles and Challenges in the Workplace, Grace Biddinger
Increasing the Echoic Repertoire of a Child with Autism Using an Imitation and Echoic Sequence, Rose Bridges
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