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 2019
Generalization of Language to Everyday Conversations: An Aphasia Treatment Study, Anika Johns
Food Justice: Growing Children through Growing Gardens, Lauren Johnson
Comparing Prompting Methods for Teaching Receptive Identification, Laurel Jungblut
Graduating Presentations 2019 Dance Concert: Labyrinth We See Only Fragments, Katherine Kennedy
Methodology of Topology Optimization, Naziha Khandoker
Cross Cultural Volunteering: A Best Practices Guide for Aspiras USA, Lindsey King
Virtual Hand Drum, Ross Kmet
The Use of Nature as a Treatment Modality in Occupational Therapy, Lauren Koch
An Analysis of the Developmental Enrichment of the Seattle Children's PlayGarden, Caitlin Koob
Looking at the Effects of an Activation Loop Knock-Out in the unc-82 Kinase in Caenorhabditis elegans, Matthew Kornas
Cloud Tectonics: A Footlight 2 Production, Cal Kreiner
How do Israelis and Palestinians interpret their own histories as evidence that they have claim over Israeli held territory?, Jacob Kubiak
An Intimate Death Sentence, Arden Lapin
Exploring a Child’s History for Optimal Treatment of Food Selectivity., Briana Lear
Maternal Mortality in Southwest Michigan, Alissa Legacy
Maintenance Management System, Kristina Maki
Modernization of API Production at Pfizer, Zachary Marentette
Analyzing the Effects on Muscle in an Inactivated Catalytic Domain of UNC-82, Wenceslao Martinez Navarrete
The Use of Life Story Interventions Between Older Adult with Dementia and Caregivers: A State of the Science, Katelyn Mater
Cross-mixing two historic techniques into one modern day couture dress design, Allison Mauriello
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility at Drive-Through Restaurants, Regina McLeod
The Correlation between the Microbiome and Neurodegenerative Disorders such as Alzheimer Disease, Aurora Mokris
The Urban Development of Bronson Circle, Matthew Moulton
Requirement Elicitation, Cameron Myers
Renewable Energy-Solar Photovoltaic Business Plan, Brock Notter
Generational Differences in Remote Work, Lauren Nowakowski
Communication in Stormwater Utility Fees Across Michigan, Hailey Olson
The Relationship between Individual Differences and Academic Achievement in Language Learning., Sofia Ovalle
Stigma Mitigation Through Fine Arts, Kendall Owens
Bones, Holly Palmer
Separation and Disposal of Waste Rejects from Old Corrugated Cardboard, Bailey Papes
Rompiendo Paredes - We're here to stay: A film uncovering the struggles undocumented students face, Stephania Pardo-Juarez
The effects of different types of virtual reality display on perception of a virtual presenter, Ferran Poage
The Experiences of Hispanic/Latinx Graduate Students who Pass as White: Caught Between Two Worlds, Alyssa Proper
The Effects of the H2-A Program on Southwest Michigan Farmers, Marisol Quiroz
Broncode: An Interactive Programming Tutorial Platform, Ahmed Radwan
Increasing the Frequency of Tutors' Reinforcement of Compliance Behaviors, Sruthi Rameshkumar
The Importance of Cultural Humility in Occupational Therapy, Jessika Reberg
Young Adult Climate Fiction in Schools: As We Know It, Madeline Reeves
An Exploration of Resources Available to Deaf Children Attending Public and Deaf Community Schools, Katelyn Reid
The Standards Project, Dustin Robbins
Exploring a Connection between Learning and Student Perception of Place, Katelyn Roberts
Western Michigan University Stallions Club Hockey Business Plan, Zachary Roberts
Thermal Adaptation of a Vacuum Chamber, Jacob Russell
The Laureate, Hannah Ryder
Mechanisms of Reactive Oxygen Species Signaling During Planarian Regeneration, Marwa Saad
Strategic Continuity Plan, Margaret Scannell
LGBTQ+ Student Safety on Western Michigan University's Campus, Kaitlyn Sedorchuk
WMU Musical Theatre Performance Class of 2019 Senior Showcase, Margaret Snyder
The Presence Of Photoreceptor Sensilla In The Posterior Sucker Of Medicinal Leeches Inferred Through Functional Visual Response., Claire Spivey
3D Printing Robotic Arm on Linear Rails, Thomas T. Steele
Increasing Political Behaviors in Local Communities, Bionca Stewart
The Caregiver: A Play Script to Raise Awareness of the Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients, Sarah Stiner
Poster, Expanded, Lynnae Strait
“Evaluating Knowledge and Perspectives of Behavior Analytic Language Strategies in the Clinical Practice of Speech-Language Pathology”, Mackenzie Sturman
Effectiveness of a brief online mindfulness intervention on first-year college students’ perceived stress., Danielle Stuut
How the NCAA Can Better Distribute Their Earnings to Further Benefit Student-Athletes, Jack Szott
Development of a Scale for Compassion Fatigue in PICU Nurses, Kara Talbert
Radiative double electron capture by ions in collisions with gas targets, Charles Taylor
Voting Behavior of Pro-Life Voters, 1976-2016, Kaylee Tegethoff
Air quality and environmental justice: An analysis of county-level data in the United States, Alyssa Tittle
Distinguishing the Molecular and Cellular Cues for Neuronal Wiring in the Inner Ear, Meskerem Tolossa
Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design, Nathaniel Torchalski
The Landing, Stephanie Truitt
Best Organic Chemistry Practices in the Midwest, Claire Van Der Bosch
Sparring Stigmas: A Photography Series, Audrey VanEssen
Relationship of Grip Strength and Quality of Life among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Melissa Van Omen
Autonomous Vehicle Interior Design, Luis Vargas
Preparing college graduates for Work Success in a rapid changing modern-day business landscape., Benito Vavra
2019 Graduating Presentation "The Lights Have Vanished", Kylie Vinitski
Gender Differences in ADHD, Jillian Vogley
Design of a Thrust Stand for Electric Propulsion, Hannah Watts
Culture Without Borders: Intercultural Awareness Through Interviews and Images from International Asian Students, Zhi Xin Wee
Runway Safety and Runway Incursions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Kevin Whelan
Point of Contact, Melina Wilcox
Collaborative Referencing in Wernicke's Aphasia: A Case Study, Rachel Wilgenhof
Alternative Rescue Breather, Brandilyn Wilkinson
Emergency Department Triage Process Improvement, Tessa Williams
Theses from 2018
Examining Social Pragmatic Communication: Evidence from Parent and Professional Questionnaires, Katelyn Adams
Mirror Therapy, a Pain Management Therapy, Gabriella Andrews
Conscious Consumerism: A design process for stylish sustainable apparel, Luz Becerra
Senior Showcase, Olivia Belfie
How To Help Kids Succeed - School-Based Programs and Social Mobility, Theresa Bell
Effective Teaching Methods for Elementary Students with ADD/ADHD, Jane Bensen
Coping Skills, Samantha Blosser
Wisteria, Alyssa Boone
Exploring the transmission of different field sparrow (Spizella pusilla) song types, Eric Branch
Adapting "Gregor the Overlander" for the Stage, Wiegand Brian
An acoustic survey of Fort Drum, New York, for severely declining nocturnal birds, Sydney Brooks
Mental Illness as Portrayed through Art, Brianna Brown
The Context for an Undergraduate Research Program at Western Michigan University, Nathan Browning
Wisteria, Alyssa Brutlag
The Effectiveness of Memory Aids in People Who Have Had a Traumatic Brain Injury, Bridget Bucaro
The Changing Geopolitical Dynamics of the Middle East and their Impact on Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts, Daniel Bucksbaum
Food: The Musical, Natalie Burdick
Impacts of Representation on Increasing Flexibility in Understanding Number Composition, Abigail Carr
Distillation Optimization in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Clayton Carter
Graduating Presentation, Tara Charvat