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Theses from 2023

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Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Julienne Alphonse

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Effect of Various Binders on Si-anode Performance and Feasibility of Battery Production Plant, Sarah Beasley

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"Interior: Panic" Bringing to Life a World of Psychosis and Hope, Emma Belew

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Identification of factors contributing to no-show and appointment cancellation rates in outpatient cardiovascular services., Sarah Bergman

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The Dialectics of Rock Music and Neoliberalism, Derek Block

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A Review of Pre-Clinical Studies on Meth-Induced Gut Microbiome Alterations, Payton Brabant

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Removal of PFAS Contaminants from Water by Sorbent and Filtration Techniques, Aleya Brandon

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Sports Facility Business Plan, Greg Budig

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Emotional Support Animals on Campus: Relevance, Benefits, and Controversies, Grace Campbell

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Race, Gender and Rawls' "A Theory of Justice.", Robert Carico

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Utilizing Music Therapy to Support Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Elizabeth Carpentier

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Communication Theory Analysis of CODA Movie, Lindsay Casey

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Computer Organization and Assembly Language Embedded Firmware Overhaul, Elaine Yun Ru Chan

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Rack Tracking System, Esther ZhiKeng Chan

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Inhibiting effects of Methyllycaconitine (MLA) on PNU-282987 induced neurogenesis in blast-exposed mouse retinas, Nastia ZhiYew Chan

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Anti-Microbial Peptide Screen for Crop Protection, Sydney Chen

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Communication Techniques for Nursing Students, Karlee Coddens

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The Luminous Power of Accretion Disks in Active Galactic Nuclei, Imogen Jade Courtney

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College Students' Perspectives of their Autism, Anna Davidson

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Approachability and Mask-wearing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review, Lauren DeHaan

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Robotic Exoskeleton for Weightlifting Assistance, Susmita Dey

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Ivermectin: COVID-19 "miracle cure?": A case study on public health communication to combat disinformation, Ashley Dittmar

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District Boundary Map, Cassandra Dolsen

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"The ‘Driving’ Role of Cars in Midwestern Female Adolescence: Young Women’s Transitions in John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down", Ava Dziadzio

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Precipitated Calcium Carbonate – Low Cost Means to Increase Solids, Rowan Edmonds

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Plant Photo Inventory Management System App, Matthew Fackler

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The Effects of Aging and Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Fiber Type and Neuromuscular Health, Jake Fanizza

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Analysis and Mitigation of Pneumatic Regulator Resonance, Luke Fouch

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Our Journey: Resilience through Adversity, Abigail Garcia

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Mary Grace Geise BFA Graduating Presentation, Mary Grace Geise

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WALI Helmholtz Cage Power and Control System Design and Implementation, Colin Goldschmidt

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Indeed Campaign, Anna Griggs

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Investigations on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-Based Anodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Grace Harter

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Recidivism Rates in the United States versus Europe: How and Why are they Different?, Madalyn Hayden

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The Cut to the Heart of the Matter: Justice, Morality, and Virtue Ethics in Intimate Relationships, Quinn Heiser

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The physiological and psychological benefits of Rock Steady Boxing and their implications for the management of Parkinson’s disease., Riley Hobson

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Removal of PFAS Contaminants from Water by Sorbent and Filtration Techniques, Anamim Horokoski

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COVID-19 as an Industry Accelerant, Betty Huang

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Prevalence and impact of eating disorders within male collegiate athletes., Alicia Huggett

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The Cost Benefit Analysis of College Dropouts Pursuing a Different Career vs. Students That Graduated from College, Brittany Jackson

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The Life of Una Estudiante Americana: Here y Allí, Madeline Kastel

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A GIS and Economic Analysis into Solar Electricity Generation Siting within the Greater Kalamazoo Area, Devon Kelly

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Psychological influences on problem-solving following lab-induced learned helplessness, Aqdas Khan

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In the Moment, Laura Korn

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Unveiling the Other: A Commentary on Colonialism, Orientalism, and the Mission Civilisatrice, Emily Kostbade

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Approachability and Mask-wearing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review, Lindsay Kovach

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Veterans Memorial Park in Colon, MI, Madelyn Landry

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Rack Tracking System for Bert R. Hybels, Inc, Ka Kit Leng

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The Public Trust Doctrine: Roman Law Roots and Future in Environmental Litigation, Phoebe Liccardo

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The Trends in the Number of Women in the Financial Industry and the Reason, Jingru Li

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Proposal Workflow Application, Griffen Liszka

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The Impact of COVID-19 Epidemic on the World Economy, Yili Liu

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Photo voice: The Study of the Perception of Mental Health Resources Among International Students at WMU., Ritu Manandhar

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Design and Implementation of Test Stand Upgrades for Investigating Gearset Churning Losses with Baffles, Matthew Martin

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Consumer Trust in Ready to Eat Food Delivery Services, Nicholas Martin

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Far from Home, Daniela Matta Chang

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Perceptions of Long Distance Relationships, Kayli Maucione

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“Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Universal Electronic Medical Records”, Zachary McClenny

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of all that continues to change, Elizabeth McKenzie

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Could Musical Theatre Be Worthy of Literary Analysis? (Or, An Attempt at Dismantling the Cultural Hierarchy), Sarah Meierdirks

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Intimate Partner Violence in Nursing Students: Prevalence and Impact of Educational Workshop, Sara Michalowski

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Contracts in the Sporting World Volume I: NBA, Jude Mosher

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Amanda Moyer

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Paige Mulick BFA Dance Graduating Presentation, Paige Mulick

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"I'm Coming Out, Won't You Let Me In?" A Documentary Exploration of Intimacy in the Information Age, June Pearson

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NSAC Case Competition, Veron Phillips

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Literature Replication: Insect Gut Cell Isolation Protocols, Sophie Pickelner

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Thermal Control for a Miniaturized Fabry-Perot Interferometer in a CubeSat, Callie Pilkington

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Our Voices: Getting to Know Autism, Katherine Rasberry

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Covid-19 as a Force Majeure on Joint Venture Agreements, Tannya Rebecca

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Consumer Trust in Ready to Eat Food Delivery Services, Jacob Remington

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Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Fernanda Rios-Merodio

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Investigations on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-Based Anodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Derek Ronayne

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on New Graduate Nurses and Their Nursing Judgement and Decision Making, Chase Rosengarten

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Traveling with a Purpose: Sustainable Tourism, Nina Rossman

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Application of New Coating to Replace Poly Liner, Andrew Siegfried

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Spiritual Care Within the Field of Healthcare, Summer Sirrine

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Transracial adoption; Cultural pedagogy in the context of social work, Tianna Smith

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Mental Health in Aviation: A Study of Aviation Students on Their Perceptions of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Rules Governing Mental Health, Laila Stein

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An artful examination of the stories within the story One Thousand and One Nights as they evolve through history and the world., Jacquelyn Stout

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Impact of Cultural Perceptions of Education on Mental Health Outcomes Among Asian and Asian-American Students, Firzana Syazania

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The Impact of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare, Sana Syed

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on New Graduate Nurses and Their Nursing Judgement and Decision Making, Marisa Szydlowski

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Exploring the Evolution of Hatching Enzymes in Killifishes, Shannon Tan Ee Shuen

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The Second Frontier, a senior recital, Jasanna Tayler

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National Advertising Campaign for Indeed, Megan Taylor

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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Online Learning on Teacher Morale and What that Means for Students: A Systematic Review of the Literature, Madison Thomas

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Rack Tracking System, Selyn Zhi Lin Ung

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Symbolic Math Grader, Luke Vanzweden

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Our Voices: Getting to Know Autism - Creating an Informative Website for Autistic College Students, Ashley Wagner

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Board Game Exploration, Isabella Waite

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WMU Soccer Field Lighting. Power Distribution, and Controls, Jordan Walker

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RSO Longevity Fund, Martin Fitzgerald Walker

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Cannabidiol (CBD) & The Confused Consumer: How a Lack of Leadership and Education is Stunting CBD Growth, Katelyn Wandel

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The Impact of the War in Gaza on Pediatric Mental Health, Noura Warsi

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API Drying and Packaging Technology Upgrades, Destiny Washington

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Optimization of Material Flow of Woodshop Through Layout Redesign, Madison Wegner

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Connections Through Contrast: The Built Environment Embracing Fine Art Exhibition, Josilyn Welch

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The Effects of Green Exercise on a Person's Mental Wellbeing, Tristen Wesenberg

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The Importance of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: A Study on Mali, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, Tess Whitehurst