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
The Dialectics of Rock Music and Neoliberalism, Derek Block
The Effect of Cloud-based Platforms on Auditing Standards set by the PCAOB, Quinn Bourland
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
Cannabis-Induced Psychotic Disorder and Schizophrenia Diagnostic Comparison, Tyanna Brodhagen
Sports Facility Business Plan, Greg Budig
The Influence of Aviation Technology on Human Complacency, Aurora Burton
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
Net Present Value and Payback Period: An Analysis, Ezekiel Cotter
The Luminous Power of Accretion Disks in Active Galactic Nuclei, Imogen Jade Courtney
College Students' Perspectives of their Autism, Anna Davidson
The factors affecting fashion trends have changing over the years by different age groups & the evolution of media., Omnahqiran Dazz
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
Interprofessional Collaboration between Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis, Elizabeth Fairchild
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
Characterization of Shinella 6-hydroxy-(L)-nicotine oxidase (6HLNO-SE), Kaitrin Funckes
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
Symbolic Problem Grader, Jiadong Gui
Graffiti in Berlin: A Transatlantic Journey, Nathan Halder
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
Conversion of Biomass to Bio-fuel Using Fast Pyrolysis with Companion Coal Gasification, Nicholas Hayes
The Cut to the Heart of the Matter: Justice, Morality, and Virtue Ethics in Intimate Relationships, Quinn Heiser
We are the reason we stand still in the face of climate change., Sydney Hemp
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
Senior Trombone Performance Re, Alyson Johnson
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
A New Approach to Financial Literacy Education through an Introductory Business Course, Megan Klein
Kalamazoo Nature Center Trail App, Xin Yi Koay
In the Moment, Laura Korn
Unveiling the Other: A Commentary on Colonialism, Orientalism, and the Mission Civilisatrice, Emily Kostbade
Shaping the Future of Aviation Training and Outreach with Spatial Computing and NextGen VR Technologies, Nathan Kostka
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
The Laureate Journal, Isabella Loe Proulx
Air pre-heat system optimization for flash dryers, Sophia Louden
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
love, me and mine, Lindsay Meeker
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
Acid attack: how Escherichia coli strains resist acid stress, Lindsey Miller
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
Honoring Neurodiversity as an Occupational Therapist, Haley Munson
Violence Against Healthcare Workers, Nichole Osgood
Efficacy of Clodronate and Zymosan on Microglial Response to Neural Damage in Zebrafish, Nivetha Pasupathy
"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
Kalamazoo Made for You, Hannah Philo
Literature Replication: Insect Gut Cell Isolation Protocols, Sophie Pickelner
Thermal Control for a Miniaturized Fabry-Perot Interferometer in a CubeSat, Callie Pilkington
Neurology within Occupational Therapy., Emma Price
Breaking the Academic Lockstep: Dr. Samuel Clark and the Birth of Honors Education at Western Michigan University, Tashfia Raisa
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
Safe Patient Care Act Advocation, Julia Rhodes
The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature Focusing on the Deaf Community, Madison Rice
Our Journey: Resilience Through Adversity, Fernanda Rios-Merodio
A comparative study of young adult to middle aged who use medication for mental health conditions versus psychotherapy., Marisol Robles
Hazards and Perceptions of Cigarette and E-Cigarette Waste, Jossalyn Rogalski