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 2002
Painting Laura: A Motion Picture Screenplay, Annette Summersett
An Outcome Observational Study on the Efficacy of Warfarin Usage for Orthopedic Surgery Patients at Munson Medical Center, Michelle Suppnick
The Spanish Grammar Testing Center: An Interactive Computer Information System for Spanish Students and Instructors, Chrysta E. Sweeney
Evaluation of Neonates for In Utero Exposures, Danielle K. Tanis
Math Education: Teaching Data Analysis in Grades 3-5, Kathleen C. Teall
The Development of School Violence and the Plan to Combat it, Jennith Timmer
Prediction of Metal Absorption on Natural Sediments Using Model Mineral Mixtures, Peter J. Voice
The Nurse's Role in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in African Americans, Sara L. Zeien
From Theory to Practice: A Comparative Case Study on Process Education in the Undergraduate Classroom, Holly Zimmerman
Theses from 2001
The Presence of Phosphorylated PKB in Normal Human Fibroblast and Fibrosarcoma Cell Lines, Laura S. Ackerman and David S. Reinhold
Process Improvement and Marketing Development at Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries, Ashley Akerman, Patrick Jones, Courtney Lopshire, and Tarana Miller
Integrating Technology in Middle School Mathematics, Lindsay J. Akers
Wing Behavior in Ground Effect, James Arraut and Nathan Block
Class: Music Theater Performance Recital, Betsy Blake
The Use of Indomethacin to Prevent Heterotopic Ossificiation Following Operative Treatment of Acetabular Fractures, Vanessa R. Bodnar
Auditor Independence: The Battle Over Non-Audit Services, Janell Bolen
The Effects of Chrome Plating and Geometry on Tool Longevity, Dashia Bowens, Meghann Dickinson, Robert Smith, and Jason Worrall
Tongue Piercing and Articulation, Melanie Bremer
Cultural Differences Affecting Design and Business: Turkish Restaurant Programming Document, Stephanie Lynn Brentin
3 Short Stories, Daniel Brown
Inquiry: How it Functions in the Upper Elementary Classroom, Jessica Burris
An Investigation of Apoptosis and Tyrosine Hydroxylase-Expressing Neurons in the Deafferented Olfactory Bulb of Zebrafish, Eric J. Cecil
Analyzing Connections Between Teaching and Learning Fractions Using the Investigations Mathematics Curriculum, Caroline J. Crawford
Homosexuality and the United States Supreme Court, Mary Elizabeth Crawford
Loyalty Marketing: The New Key to Food Retailing, Karen R. Crova
Breaking into Spanish Television, Alicia Dacoba
Theatre of the Oppressed as Theatre-in-Education: Documentation and Review of the F.L.Y. Project, Kevin D. Dodd
The Mentor Relationship in African American Adolescent Literature, Roynetta D. Douglas
Memory Chip Emulator for Surgical Power Tools: "TPS NVRAM Box", Mike Dozeman, Cory Graves, and Grant Westphal
Redesign of a Delta System Mini Water Bath, Jeff Edinger
Prescott V.A. Medical Center, Megan E. Edwards
Critical Progress Indicator Tools and Their Use in Clinical Pathways at Saint Mary's Mercy Medical Center, Kristina Ehlenfeldt
The Use of Assistive Technology by Individuals with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury after Discharge, Carrie M. Engemann and Amanda M. Feldpausch
The Right to Privacy: Implied or Invented?, Samuel Finkelstein
The Effects of Diazepam on Pharmacologically Induced Anxiety in the Common Marmoset (Callithrix Jacchus) with FG7142, Laura Flook
Advertising Tools & Cultural Research = More Successful Advertising in Japan for American Advertisers, Jonathan R. Grey
Integrated Democratic Education: Dream to Change the World, Crystalyn J. Gusse
Biologically Engineered Foods: The Forbidden Fruit, Shana R. Heilbrun
Involving Parents of At-Risk Children in Urban Schools, Tonya L. Heselschwerdt
Masterworks for the Organ, with Commentary, Katharine M. Hoogerheide
The Tiger-Striped One, Carla Ann Howe
Introducing Angelique: A Vocal Performance, Angelique J. Hughes
Projects in Recording Technology, Timothy T. Iseler
Surrealism in Catalunya: The Works of Salvador Dali and Joan Miro, Mandy S. Jacobs
The Effects of an Intervention on Signal Detection in Date Rape Scenarios, Beth Ann Jamison
Politics for the People: The Significance of Austrian National Identity in the Rise of the FPO, Laura A. Jeltema
Marketing Memories: Favorite Recipes as Retrieval Cues in Autobiographical Memory, Holli C. Johnson
A Look at Advertising in France and Canada with an Emphasis on Kellogg's® Cereal, Jane Keramidas
Reading Comprehension Strategies for the Upper Elementary Grades: Helping Students Achieve Mastery of Informational Text, Laura Keusch
The Dental Profession's Obligation Regarding HIV and AIDS, Nicholas R. Koenigsknecht
Where Does it Hurt? An Analysis of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Related to Lifting Tasks in Air Ambulance Crew, Angela Susan Krawczyk
Microcontrolled AC Power Source for GPIB-Controlled Instrumentation, Daniel Kruszka, Daniel Marlow, and David Nemshick
A Window Into Brain Injury, Connie L. Lee
GDNF Expression in L6 Skeletal Muscles in Vitro, Angela W. Lim
Burn Injury: The Impact on Occupational Performance, Donna R. McHugh
Setting the Stage: Training for Experiential Intercultural Communication, Sara L. McKinnon
The Graphic Design Business: Turning Creativity into Business Solutions, Ryan McNew
Esther's Angel: A Novel, Maresha Y. Mead
Standardization of Fluorescence-Based Detection of lacZ gene Expression in Eschericia Coli Cells Containing pBluescript, Emily M. Meyer
East Hall: Collective Memory and Adaptive Reuse Challenges, Melissa S. Milton
Flow Test for a Positive Displacement Pump, Ben Moskalik and Jason Toman
A Look Ahead to the 15-Hour Change in Michigan, Patrick J. Murtha Jr.
Vertical Transmissions of HIV, Tanya Nicolen
Determining the Appropriate Role of Online Bidding in a Growing B2B Marketplace, Julie Olszewski
Current and Future Trends in MRO Procurement, Edward G. Pederson
Evolution of Teacher Efficacy Across Generations of Health Education Candidates and Teachers, Michelle Ponzio
Ethical Dilemmas in HIV/AIDS and Healthcare, Kurt Raffler
Understanding Domestic Violence: A Look at Dynamics, Intervention, Prevention and Education, Keri Reach
Investing for Financial Freedom, Jennifer L. Reinhart
Characteristics of Michigan Charter Schools, Kimberly Reynolds
Language Teaching and Internet Technology, Nathan J. Richardson
Internet Taxation: An Analysis of the Uncertainties and Issues Surrounding the Internet Tax Question, Brian Risley
Integrating Technology in Middle School Mathematics, Diane Rogers
Dos Gringos: Nacho Hijo, Jonathan Rogers and Jason Schrier
Case Study of Anthropogenic Effects on the Ecology of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Summer 2000, Megan Rogers
Infertility in America: The Convergence of American Cultural Norms and the Technology of Assisted Reproduction, Amanda Rose
Increasing Attendance at Voluntary Academic Tutoring Sessions on a Large University, Meghan Sadler
The Holocaust, Gulag, and Sociology: Why is There Less Scholarly Interest in the Soviet Repressive System?, Rachel Schroeder
Can we be Free in an Unfree World, Kylie Ann Schultz
Improv Comedy Performance, David H. Serotkin
A Pre-service Look at Implementing Technology in a Middle School Classroom, Jennifer Leigh Sikorski
A Study of the Use of Portfolio Assessment in the Classroom, Rebecca Simion
Viva La Diva! A Tribute to Broadway's Leading Ladies, Erik M. Sisco
What is the Experience of Living with HIV?, Christine Stacey
Constructing Cannabis: A Social History of Marijuana from a Race, Class and Gender Perspective, Kim Star
Altered Eosinophils in Peyer's Patches of Nematode Infected Intestines, Kara Elizabeth Stark
...and a child shall lead them, Nelleke Stravers
Prevention and Rehabilitation in the Juvenile Court System for All Juvenile Delinquents, Suzanne M. Suchyta
The 150-Hour Rule, Kendra Dee Taylor
Secondary Heat Exchanger for Wolf Lake Hatchery, Sarah Thelen
Coexistence of HIV Treatment and Quality of Life, Heather Thompson
The Effects of Abandonment and Institutionalization on Growth and Development of Children, Ellen S. Verbrugge
Consulting Independence, Julie D. White
Comparative History on Kent State: 1970, John C. Worrell
Synthesis of Tropinone Derivatives, Jamie Lynn Zigterman
Theses from 2000
A Public Organ Recital at First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, Regina M. Abrasia
Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms: An Increasing Threat to Public Health, Scott Austin
Teamwork and You, Jennifer Bakker