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 maira.bundza@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2016
Hand Assembly Evaluation and Design, Zachary Crawford
Human-Assisted Fluid Power Vehicle, Aaron Huntoon
Theses from 2015
Increasing Capacity of a Hydraulic Rebuild Center, Matthew Garvin
Inventory Management/Warehouse Re-Design, Brian McClure
Theses from 2009
Semi-Automated Model for Production Line Scheduling, Yenni Chen, Saeed Sulemana Baba, and Wen Ken Loh
Assessment and Treatment of Poor Acoustics in a Classroom, Krisana Gutierrez and Jay Pliskow
Theses from 2008
Developing a Control System for Inventory Storage Containers, Alex Bakos, Dave Baxter, Shawna Poncil, and Matt Spenceley
Re-design of a School's Pick-up and Drop-off System, Ashley Bazzana, Shannon Bowerson, Alisha Hankins, and Benjamin Smith
Proposed Side Rail Design for GoBed II, Kevin Collins, James Plocinik, and Adam Tipton
Analysis of the Delivery and Circulation of a Newspaper, Trent Kenworthy, Ella Lambrix, Matt Pridgeon, and Jason Saksewski
Theses from 2005
The Redesign of an Emergency Medical Chair Manufacturing System, Maria Candela, Abdullah Al-Abbas, Deanna Cunningham, and Daniel Grupp
The Redesign of the Swimming Pool Bulkhead Moving Process, Megan Lamont, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Justin Vriezema
Theses from 2004
Development of a Nurse Scheduling System, Dana L. Cochrane, Michelle Smith, and Tonya Zaborski
An Investigation of a Production Process for a Prototype Stretcher, Mike Wiersma
Theses from 2002
Multi-Attribute Product Comparison Using Analytical Techniques, Robert Baker, Metz Manurung, and Jesse Williams
Theses from 2001
Process Improvement and Marketing Development at Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries, Ashley Akerman, Patrick Jones, Courtney Lopshire, and Tarana Miller
The Effects of Chrome Plating and Geometry on Tool Longevity, Dashia Bowens, Meghann Dickinson, Robert Smith, and Jason Worrall
Theses from 2000
Study of Operating Room Turnover Time, Alex Lorenz, Sarah Pohl, and Arief Wismansyah
Theses from 1999
Research and Development for an Ergonomic and Safety Curriculum, Jodie Barringer, Matt Kovach, and Joy Staton
Building Design for the New College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Christina Ciucci, Tracey Gardanier, Bianca Hale, and Aletha Rosine
A Study of Inpatient Surgical Processes at a Southwest Michigan Hospital, Ryan Kamerad
Theses from 1998
Reducing Machine Downtime through Improved Material Flow, Robyn Hoenle, Walter Teamer, and Steve Toner
Theses from 1997
Capturing Design Intent for Solid Modeling, Amy Dickinson
Layout and Work Center Design of a New Department, Stephanie Haga, Mohammed Hassan, John Roberts, and Marcus Yong
Injury Reduction in the Pump Marking Process, Marguerite Hutchins and Bryan C. Thompson
Implementing a Load Point Consolidation Program, Wade Irvine, Todd Nickel, Jennifer Pierce, and Warren Smith
Theses from 1996
Reducing Landfill Waste Through Alternative Packaging, Paul Franz and Michelle Myles
Ergonomic Safety Improvements at Johnson Corporation, Nick M. Jayanetti, Lynnetta Robinson, Andrew J. Seiser, and Niki M. Thurkow
Theses from 1995
Analysis and Redesign of Oil Suction Tube Production Area, Mark Emeott
Theses from 1994
Patient Flow Through a Hospital Emergency Department, Mark Czuk
Using Three Dimensional Motion Analysis to Discover the Relationship Between Wrist Movement and Muscle Stress, Gordon P. Reigle
Theses from 1993
Ergonomic Analysis: The Development of a Simple Lifting Risk Coding, Douglas Alan Hunt
Theses from 1992
Using Computerized Cinematography to Develop a Predictive Model Relating Muscle Stress and Wrist Movement, Joseph M. Kaczmar