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 2012
The History and Evolution of Athletic Uniforms and Equipment 1800s - Present: Basketball, Baseball, Football, and Hockey, Emily Anderson
A Beginning Education in the Anatomy and Function of the Human Visual Apparatus for Grades 2-4, Evan Andrews
Incorporating Hispanic Culture into a Secondary Instrumental Classroom, Alexander Armstead
"So God-damned Far Away": Soldiers' Experiences in the Vietnam War, Tara M. Bell
Identification of a Furnish and Properties of aLayflat Poly-Extrusion Base Paper, Elizabeth Bishop
Mock Fashion Magazine titled "MAK", Heidi Bodell
Using TAG to Increase Play Skills, Melissa A. Boggs
Labyrinthesis: the Exploration and Construction of a labyrinth at Western Michigan University, Nathan D. Boyt
Spirit Link: Decorated Objects in Taino Shamanism, Morgan Butts
Simplifying Scholar Access - the Modernization of the Lee Honors College Website, Sean E. Chiplock and Jeremy B. Conley
Deriving Significance from the Capstone Experience, Christina G. Clark
Analysis of Commercial Wear-out, Kate L. Coombs
1.4L Turbo CAC and AC Condensor System, Matthew Cutler
The Physician Assistant Profession: A Handbook for Students, Jami L. Cynecki
Competitive Balance in Division 1 College Hockey: An Economic Analysis, Christopher DeCarlo
A Flexible Home Design For A Comfortable Lifestyle: A Case Study of the Effect of Universal Design, Meghann Balmer DeHaan
Incite, In Mind, Ashley M. Deran
Reconstruction of I-94 and I-69 Interchange, Andrew Dobbs
The Laureate Eleventh Edition, Bridget Dooley
W.W.A.D.D.? What Would Andy Dufresne Do? The Idea of Life After Death in the Shawshank Redemption, Nathan Andrew Edwards
Community Involvement as a Tool for International Policy: Realizing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Michael D. Eriksen Jr.
The Creation and Implementation of a Free Day Camp for Children, Kayla Ernst
Economic Effects of a LIFO Reserve Rollover, Michael Eubanks
Student Attitudes Toward Older Adults, Anna Feenstra
Cost Accounting Applied to Farming in Southwest Michigan, Toni Fisher
Chester's Place, Kendra Flournoy
Carsharing Vendor Analysis, Amani Gaillard
The Health Care Debate and Health Care Coverage in the U.S. A. Today, Antonio Giraldi
The Roof With No Ceiling: Couch Surfing and the New Vagabond's Trek Through Nation-States, Cyberspace, and Global Consciousness, Kathryn Giroux
Nursing Informatics Competencies: Implications for Safe and Effective Practice, Hayes Greer
Free Verse: A Collaborative Honors Thesis Voice Recital, Stephanie Gregoire
Teaching, Writing, Writing Teaching: Reflective Journal Responses from Teaching ENGL 1000, Christine Hamman
In the Garage, Christopher James Hart
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle HVAC Optimization, Jessica Hartl
Disability Determination Services and the State of Michigan Media Project, Eric Hartstein
Perceptions of Insufficient Milk Supply in Low-Income WIC Women, Rebecca Heidarisafa
RPE and Mode of Exercise, Victoria Helmus
Theatre: My Undergraduate Experience, Erin Hemming
Media's Adverse Impact on Body Image in Girls and Ways to Promote Healthy Self-Image, Sarah L. Hepner
Graeco-Roman Bioi and the Gospels, Matthew L. Hillman
The Circumstances & Consequences of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939, Tiffany J. Holland
Revolution and Democratization: Can Egypt Transition to a Modern Day Democracy?, Kristin M. Horitski
The National Hockey League: An Econometric Analysis of Attendance, Kendrick A. Hotte
Can Public Education be Saved? An argument for educational reform, Kathrine Hyatt
The Truth Behind Coach Jerry Sandusky Scandal: A Search for Answers, Tod A. Jaggi
"It Happened Just That Way": The US Historical Event Song Trend in Country Music, Emilee G. Johnson
Revolutionary Events: Jean-Paul Marat and His Role, Kiri D. Johnson
Using a Reinforcer Hierarchy to Increase Compliance and Skill Acquisition, Bertilde U. Kamana
Hydraulic Test Cell Power Recovery System, Peter M. Kanda
Navigating the Skills of Successful Leaders in Business and Sailing, Aras Karaitis
Navigating the Skills of Successful Leaders in Business and Sailing, Aras A. Karaitis
Consolidating the BRSS File System, Abbey M. Karlinski
Recital (Voice), Ema Katrovas
The Evolution of Brassiere in the 20th Century, Jolene Khor
The Impact of Whistleblowing Legislation on Developed and Emerging Markets, Catherine C. Koh
Literature Review: Cognitive Bibliotherapy for Depression in Very Old Adults, Whytlie A. Layher
Optimization of an Airboat Design, Adam P. Leppek
An Investigation of the Role of Experiential Avoidance in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Meaghan M. Lewis
The Adverse Effects Periodontal Disease has on Women, Jennifer Long
Insights of a WMU student into the particularities of non-profit organizations: Observations from cross-cultural experience in two organizations., Alyssa L. Lord-Hill
The Honogenization of Trombone Sound Preferences: The effects of a more global society on national styles, Alyssa B. Madeira
Activity Choice and Extinction Intervention for Escape Maintained Behavior, Ali M. Markowitz
Personal Savings in the United States, Samanatha A. Marsh
Mobile Device Security: Current Challenges and Existing Solutions, Hugo J. Martinez
Programmatic Music - Senior Flute Performance Recital, Stephanie Marzolf
"The Disappearance of the Jews": A Scene by David Mamet, Benjamin R. Maters
Improving Rapid Prototyping Through the Installment of 3D Printers in Automotive Companies, Kelly McCarthy
Psychosocial Factors Affecting Dance Auditions, Catherine T. McGrath
Where We Shall Make Our Home: the Dutch and English Languages in West Michigan, Cody J. Mejeur
Advantages and Disadvantages of Airline Mergers, Zachary H. Mindel
1.10 - Phenanthroline Derivatives as Potential Antimicrobial Agents, Marcus Moses
China and the Bicycle, Nicole Mott
International Real Estate, Jessica N. Nelson
Two Viable Ways for the U.S. to Raise Revenues: A Discussion of a National Lottery in the U.S. and Advertising on dot-gov Websites, Lisa R. Nelson
Tranen Von Regen, Corey Neumann
Neuromusicology and Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Brittany Neuser
Neuromusicology and Combat-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury, Brittany L. Neuser
Creating a Multi-Functional Liquid Assay Utilizing alamarBlue REDOX Indicator, Victor B. Nguyen
Integrating Alternative Energy Production into the Public School Science Curriculum, Benjamin Overbeek
The Sound and the Fury: Comparative Sociolinguistic Studies in German, Logan C. Pecinovsky
Salary Determination in the National Hockey League: Restricted, Unrestricted, Forwards, and Defensemen, Kevin Peck
Animal Training/Rehabilitation for Animal Abuse, Jessica N. Pence
Local Identity, Melissa A. Phizacklea
The Use of Excess Aircraft as Maximization of Resources, Jean Paul Pion Garcia
Campaigning to Hold the 71st Michigan House District, Shane Preston
Golden Rice: The Need, the Science, and Public Reception of GMOs, Elizabeth A. Quemada
Building Experience Beyond Academics, Katherine M. Ragan
The Impact of Quantitative Easing Measures on Interest Rates, Financial Markets, and Economic Activity: A case study of U.S.A., Aneesha A. Rai
Cesar Chavez Day Celebration with Delores Huerta, 2009, Julian Ramirez-Torres
Around the World in 180 Days, Laura Rogers
The Effects of Formatting on Card Fluency for Say-All-Fast-Minute-Each-Day-Shuffled (SAFMEDS), Tory Roti
Quantifying Urbanization in Grand Traverse County, MI, Benjamin T. Roush
Theatre and Eating Disorders, Jeniece K. Salness
Witness for the Prosecution: Erasure Poetics, Samantha M. Schaefer
Graduating Presentation: Incite, in Mind, Marley F. Schmidt
Export Yourself! The Study Abroad Experience, Anthony G. Shaw
Replacement Options For the AP1-LEW System, Tiffany M. Sherburn
WMU Mobile 2.0 for iPhone, Nathan R. Shiff