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 2021
An investigation of chronic pain as a much-neglected symptom of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Sydney Collins
The Exploration of Various Literary Genres through Short Story Writing, Abigail Cowan
Automated Form-Fill-Seal Loader, Amara Crosby
Understanding bird-inspired solo flute music using ornithological techniques, Madeline Deanne
Graduating Presentation: Stones Beneath a River, Lauren DeSmedt
Regulatory Entreprenuership: The Simultaneuos Evolution of Business and Law, Olivia Dillaha
Effects of Maternal Diet and Psychological Health on Fetal Cognitive Development, Humna Ejaz
Comparative Analysis of the Feeding Strategies of Phagocata morgani, Phagocata gracilis, Schmidtea mediterranea and Dugesia japonica Planaria., Tashifa Fayyaz
Replication of tanapoxvirus in mouse tumor cells, Grace Filpi
National Student Advertising Competition Case Study, Lucy Forster
Velocity Electric Mobility Platform, Austin Gilbert
Facility Design for Local Growing Candle Company, Doni Graham
“Police Perceptions Amid the Black Lives Matter Movement”, Eadoin Grim
Versatile Home Workspace Environment, Kayli Holmes
Mythos, Hana Holmgren
Xenophobia in the COVID-19 Era, Joanne Jeya
Prebiotic and probiotic knowledge and consumption in collegiate athletes, Hannah Kahn
Optimum Double Rhombic Flap Design for Z-Plasty, Abdullah Khan
"Incorporating behavior analysis to address risk factors for obesity", Fawzia Khan
EDMMS Temperature Controller, Anthony Kirkland
Barriers of Bronson School of Nursing Program, Karla Kline
Synchronous Drones for Autonomous Package Delivery, Ryan Kruegel
GIS Based Analysis of Neighborhood Transit Characteristics: A Case Study of The Vine in Kalamazoo, MI, Shealyn Lach
Exploring the Lived Experience of Adolescent Caregivers, Abbigale Laurentius
E. coli-based Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Protocol Comparison and Optimization, Andrea Laurin
A Guide to Injury Prevention for the Intermediate to Advanced Dancer, Sydney Leatherberry
Evaluation of state-of-the-art NLP deep learning architectures on commonsense reasoning task, Guo Rui (Justin) Lee
COVID-19: Coping Strategies Predicting Mental Health Outcomes, Crystal Lim
Racial Representation for Faculty in Higher Education, Joo Ning Lim
How Has the Impact of COVID-19 Affected Clothing Brands Marketing Strategies?, Aspen Locker
The Effects of Cotton Demand policy in Uzbekistan, Molly Manguse
The Effects of Virtual Feedback and Virtual Environment on Productivity, Sadie Martin
Fiber Web Rewetting Modeling via Lattice-Boltzmann Method, Andrew McCabe
World Changers: Social Justice at the Heart of Middle School Language Arts Curriculum, Mackenzie McClain
The Vitality of Monty Python’s Form and Message, Preston McKale
The Impact of Trauma on Parenting Experiences of Refugees, Mili Menon-Perez
Long-Term Venus Lander, Scott Miller
Development of a National Advertising Campaign for Tinder, Alexis Morris
The establishment and success of white wild indigo based on present soil bacterial communities, Megan Nippa
Environmental Justice Analysis of Drinking Water Policies in Michigan Cities, Annika Paldan
Anti-Police Movement Survey, Julia Peisker
A Project to Improve Rates of Vaccination against the Flu among Western Michigan University Students, Rohini Perera
Decision making and Covid-19 Attitudes, Noelia Perez
A Literature Review of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Brindlea Peterson
MindState: A Capstone Project, Kyle Petronio
Analysis of the application of principles of motivational psychology in the modern workplace, Nathaniel Pfeiffer
Omi: Centering Trans Identities in Children's Literature, Hannah Powless
Increasing Diverse Literature in Classrooms: How Representation in Pedagogy Matters, Heather Price
Boundaries and Pleasure in Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Critique of Augustan Marriage Legislation, Nicholas Pryor
Class scheduling Web App, Anubhav Rawal
Long-Duration Venus Explorer, Ethan Reid
Media, Marketing, and More – How Social Technology is Changing the Face of Small Business, Lily Reynolds
Mental Health and Well-Being of College Students of Color, Raquel Rice
Changes in Food Shopping and Consumption Behavior as a Result of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, Erin Richter
OIT Web App, Stanley Ritsema
Senior Recital, Clarinet, Jennifer Rogers
Hinging, Propping, and Latching Mechanisms for Sunseeker Solar Car, Zachary Ruppenthal
Design of a Full-Scale Plant for Plastic Pyrolysis, Hannah Sargent
Rotary Joint Sealing Surface Manufacturing Variability, Jonathan Scare
Development of a Questionnaire Focusing on Varying Perspectives about Autism, Sabrina Schafer
Comparing acoustic and kinematic measures of variability in adults who do and do not stutter., Olivia Scheel
Ethics of Neurocognitive Disorders, Jenna Schneider
Flexible EEG Sensors, Adam Schuhknecht
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on CHHS Students, Macey Seal
Design of a Lubrication System for a CAViDS High-Speed Test Stand, Sachin Sharma
Autonomous Vehicle Camera Mount Application, Yuan Sheng Sit
Accounting and Sustainability: Cost and Benefit, Emma Smith
“Graduating Presentation: sunday”, Lauren Smith
Zero Waste Design Exploration, Rosemarie Soma
Temperature Scale Influence on Perceptions of Climate Risk, Chelsea Spaman
Should NCAA Athletes Profit off Name, Image, and Likeness?, Sydney Stefanick
NSAC Reflection, Lauren Sterling
"Woodburn, Texas: A Study in Southern Gothic", Katherine Stone
Potential for Transformative Change: Displaced Women and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, Ava Strasser
Senior Recital, Alexis Terrian
Alternative Suppliers of Radio Frequency (RF) Ovens for Crackers, Company Sponsor: Kellogg, Kaetlynne Teunessen
Intentionally Inducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Nolan Tews
The Impact of COVID - 19 on the Student Experience: A WMU Student Survey and Study, Henry Thiry
Reducing Stigma Associated with Mental Health at Western Michigan University, Erika Tuller
Investigating RF Oven Use in Kellogg's, Eliza VanZweden
Measuring Uncertainty Within the Sunk Cost Effect, Dylan Veenkant
Rotary Joint Sealing Surface Manufacturing Improvements, Amanda Vella
Exploring the perception of sponsored posts on Instagram, Mahek Verma
Healthcare Access Barriers and Proposed Solutions for Limited English-Proficient (LEP) LatinX Patients in Southwest Michigan, Carmen Vinkemulder
Long Duration Venus Lander, Aidan Wales
Integrated Marketing Campaign for Tinder, Sarah Whitton
AAF National Student Advertising Competition, Max Wicklund
Determining the Role of Gata3 Overexpression in Outer Hair Cells of the Mouse Cochlea, Katelyn Williams
The Impacts of Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology in the Lives of Alzheimer's Patients, Hannah Wilson
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on CHHS Students, Linnea Wood
Primary and Secondary Interventions to Address Common Female Reproductive Health Issues on College Campuses, Alison Yelsma
Musical Theatre Showcase: A performance journey and reflection, Alyssa Zamora
Theses from 2020
Influence of Reactant Stoichiometry on the Composition of Nanojar Product Mixtures, Ali Al Maamuri