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 2006
Utilizing Research on Various Schooling Styles and Teaching Methodologies in Order to Design and Create My Future Elementary/Art Classroom Environment, Angela S. Douglass
Notes, Notas: A "Trilingual" Education in Words and Pictures, Whitney Dykhouse
Lean Manufacturing and its Implications in Research & Development, Jamie Fluhart
The Gradual Development of Child Psychology Throughout Western History, Stephanie L. Gier
Jet Equivalency Training Course Completion, Garrett R. Heinz
The Role of Professional Women in Pakistani Society, Sarah Husain
An Examination of the Evolution, Effectiveness, and Viability of Product Placement, Jismy Jose
Exposing the Heartland: Jounreys Across America, Kevin Kane
A Case Study of the Policies and Challenges of Healthcare in Guatemala, Sarah E. Kenning
Food Plant Use by Larvae of Milkweed Tiger Moth, Euchetes Egle (Drury), Andrea Kryger
Comparison & Evaluation of Commercial & Laboratory Refining Methods at Western Michigan University, Abigail Lee
Circular Cylinder Flow Contrtol Using a Flexible Trailing Edge, Anthony A. Marciniak, Jeri S. Rosier, and Zachary D. Zenz
The Design, Construction and Launch of an Interactive Website for the Burgos, Spain Study Abroad Program, Maria Markus
Music Video Production: First Impression, Gerald Mattei
Exploring the Relationship Between U.K. Midwives and First-Time Mothers Receiving One-to-One vs. Standard Midwifery Care During the Postnatal Period, Danielle Matthys
Pan-Mayanism Through Literature, Jeremiah McLeod
The Significance of the Horn in Musical Repertoire Throughout History, Crystal M. Miller
Hydraulic Clutch Bearing Analysis, William Musinski
Serial Data Storage, Transfer, and Processing System, Elzebair Mustafa, Jonathan Ross, Steve VandenBrink, and Phillip Warner
Senior Voice Recital, Manna Nichols
Super A, Hallie Nothwehr
Pseudo-Random Computer Generation of Grammatical Sentences in a Subset of Standard French, Joshua L. Ockert
World Food Day: Nonprofit Event Planning, Amy Ostrander
Constraining Competitiveness: The Effect of H-1B Limitations on American Science & Engineering Industry, Ana Owczarzak
The Hands of Caring, Leah A. Panici
President Bush Faces a Fork in the Road: Tax Reform 2006, Katherine Paris
Assessing Mild Cognitive Impairments: Detecting Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease, Joel W. Parraghi
Database Creation and Implementation Using Open Source Software, Shelby Patru
Physiological Effects of Acute Exhaustive Exercise and the Pathophysiology of Overtraining Syndrome, Katie Perz
Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Andrea Pike, April Bollenbach, Adam Harvey, and Brad Kallenbach
The Relationship of Speech-Sound Disorders, Phonological Awareness, and Literacy Skills, Andrea L. Quast
Guys and Dolls: LHC Thesis Performance, Kate Rasmussen
Direct Connect Trade (DCT), Brandon B. Reinkensmeyer
A Senior Recital, Jessica L. Relitz
The Role of CD82 Expression on the Proteolytic Activity of a Prostate Cancer Cell Line, Nicole Renae Repair
An Alternative model for the Growth and Evolution of Paleozoic Algal Mounds with Significance to Reservoir Distribution, Audrey Ritter
National Comparisons of Present Day Juvenile Boot Camps, Michelle A. Roberts
Sarbanes-Oxley: The Aftermath, Chapter One, Emilie Robyn
A Guide to Finding the Resources that Caregivers Need, Amanda Ryan
College to Work According to a Che: Argentine Students' Evaluation of their University Experience, Tony Amante Schepers
Wisdom Bridge Arts Camp Radio Documentary, Andrew Schrock
The Platinum Rule: A Theory of Logical Morality, Cullen W. Schwarz
Sélections de La Vie De Saint Gilles par Wauchier De Denain, Walter D. Scott
Benefits of Outsourcing: A 3-Nation Study, Rahul Shah
Ignition System Learning Aid, Patrick Shea
Misalliance Scenic Design, Joseph W. Shoup
The Democratization of Spain: The Role of Consensus and Moderation, Meghan Sifuentes
Airline Management Style and Its Affects on Profitability: A Study of Southwest Airlines and AMR Corporation, Tim Stapleton
Discovering Art through Reading: An Honors Thesis Project, Cassandra Stein
Social Security Solvency and Privatization Proposals, Jeremy St. John
Air Transport Pilot Knowledge Exam, Andrew Tavelli
The Character of Medea Through Time, Chapel Taylor
Thermal Dilution Optimization of a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, Shelby A. Tomczak
Nicety of Strangers, Rebecca E. Tregerman
Resistance to Neo-liberalism in Latin America: The Framing of Organic Agriculture in Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil, Andrea Vogler
Incorporating Technology in the Classroom: Practical Pedagogy, Sara Wachtmann
A Life in Eight Genres: A Screenplay, Katherine C. Webb
Off Campus Furniture Retail Development, Dan E. White, Richard D. McCarthy, and Christopher T. Cowgill
A Comparison Study of the Challenges and Benefits of Elementary Spanish Programs in the Kalamazoo Area, Pamela R. Wiersma
An Assessment of Family and Medical Leave Policy, Stefanie Wilde
Someday You'll Really Dig Me: Tour Writings of an Indie Musician, Hailey Wojcik
Theses from 2005
Research & Study for Completion of the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Written Examination, Ian Edward Alexander
Get in the Game! Creating a Winning Environment through 'Other-Oriented' Communication, Amanda R. Bellino
A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory of Western Michigan University, Gloria K. Benson
A Copywriting Portfolio, Christine Blankemeier
Changing Friends, Karie Blum
Interference Press Fit Analysis, Jerry Boza, Amy Conine, and Jason Schutter
Property, Plant, and Equipment: The Next Frontier for Fair Value, Ryan A. Breisach
Results and Recommendations of Water and Wastewater Affordability Study, Ryan A. Breisach
Observational Study of Atrium Use at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Suzanne Brentin
Everything Happens to Me, Timothy Buchholz
Inertial Navigation System, Michael Calabrese Jr., David Engblom, and Aaron Fleckenstein
The Redesign of an Emergency Medical Chair Manufacturing System, Maria Candela, Abdullah Al-Abbas, Deanna Cunningham, and Daniel Grupp
Let's Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon: A Third Grade Science Unit and MCOATT Portfolio, Christine Carlson
Change Bell Ringing and Mathematics: A High School Student Excursion into Graph Theory and Group Theory, Kristi Carlson
Exploring the Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley and Information Compliance on Organizational Business Processes: An IT Perspective, Jason Carrigan
Japanese and American Approaches to Environmental Policy, Alison Case
Inertial Navigation System (INS) for a 2-Dimensional Field, Raheel A. Chaudhry, Li Hsien Chen, and Voon Ping Teng
"Welcome to London:" A Children's Book about London, Marie Chick
Dollar Cost Averaging Investment Strategy, Phalgun Chidanand
Alternative Explanation of Organophosphate Induced Delayed Neuropathy, Michael Clift
The Cycle of Passages, Tyler Cloud
Investigating the "Friday the Thirteenth" Effect, Brandon Cook
A Personal Journey with Literacy Work Stations, Jessica Crane
Besanҫon: A Study Abroad Experience, Adrienne Danov
A Historical Exhibit: The Historical Significance and Preservation of North Burdick Street, Tegan D'Arcangelis
The Portrayal of Witches in Young Adult Literature, Leslie DeBacker
Synthesis and Characterization Studies of Doped and Un-doped Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Curtis Deer
IPO Valuation and Long-Term Company Results, Krisha Deering
Teaching Methods in the Prevention of Dance Injury, Erin Dudley
Hollywood to Paris: Comparing In-Store Marketing Strategies in Grocery Stores Across the Globe, Whitney L. Edwards
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory of Western Michigan University, Rachel Farabaugh
Adding a Foreign Language Component to Standard Curricular Lessons, Erin Farmer
L'usage et l'enseignement de voucoiement et de tutoiement, Caren Fiorani
Participatory Roles of Parents in Special Education in a Rural School in Mexico, Katie Fritz
Trombone Recital and Oral Presentation, Julie Gilbert
Art is Dead?: A Criticial Analysis of Arthur Danto's End of Art Theory, Laura M. Ginn
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra: Crisis Management Plan, Allison A. Gnotek
Stories for Judas, Lana Goodrich