All master’s theses completed and available to us at Western Michigan University since 1941 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2023
Urban Agriculture and the Future of U.S. Rust Belt Cities: The Example of Detroit, Michigan, Tamanna Akter
Factors Affecting Groundwater Nitrate Concentration in Madinah Area, Saudi Arabia, Majed M. Almutairi
Investigating the Effects of an Island, and a Speed Sign Gateway to Decrease Driver Speeding, Louai Al Shomaly
Assessing the Total Economic Value of Parks in Kalamazoo County, Samuel Herman Ayivi
Retrofitting the American Football Helmet with Energy Absorbing Metals, João Pedro Beleza Pereira Seixas e Sousa
Wake Up America: Conceptualizing the Social Determinants of Sleep, Nicole Eve Bray
Evaluation of a Cue Associated with Alternative Reinforcement to Mitigate Resurgence, Hayley Brown
Analysis of Small Lake Water Level Fluctuations by Remote Sensing in Twin Lake, Michigan., Eric Carballido
Behavioral Economic Factors in Collective Bargaining, Cristal Cardoso Sao Mateus Cardoso Sao Mateus
Improving Future Vehicle Fuel Economy and Operational Design Domain Through Novel Data Pipelines, Kyle James Carow
Rapid Reaction Studies on the Chemistry of Flavin Oxidation in Urocanate Reductase, Niusha Delavari
Examining the Use of Video Modeling with Verbal Feedback to Enhance Performance in Springboard Divers, Erin M. J. Isola
Stromal Chaperone Proteins in Disaggregation and Insertion of Light-Harvesting Chlorophyll-Binding Proteins, Alexander J. Kolstoe
On Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents: Thermo-physical Properties and Applications in Gas Solubility, Shan Khai Liew
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Treated Sewage Sludge from Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plants, Garrett Wesley Link
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Treated Sewage Sludge from Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plants, Garrett Wesley Link
Trends of Autumn Phenology in Response to Environmental and Meteorological Variables, Meagan Renee Maguire
Equity Audits for Schools Within Restrictive Settings, Matthew Phillp Milanowski
Investigating Disparities and Safety Equity in Pedestrian Nighttime Crashes in Michigan, Sia Isaria Mwende
Nonlinear finite element model for functionally graded porous circular/annular micro-plates under thermal and mechanical load, Enrique Nava Munoz
Development of S.T.E.A.M. Daises in Formal and Informal Environments for Educating Primary I Learners, Frances Neville
Direct Quantitation of Hops Bittering Compounds by Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry, Vitalis Mikima Omulo
Assessment of Industrial Policies in Ghana: A Case Study on the Current Policy of One District One Factory Policy (1D1F), Ama Nyamekye Obenewa Otoo
Final Songs: Music and the Voice in NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139..., Haden Douglass Plouffe
Nyugodjék Békében: Expressions of Change in a Midwest Hungarian-American Cemetery, Emily Powell
Process Improvement of Cu(Ii)-Trymethylamine-Based Active Clay Measurement Test and Total Clay Measurement Test, Christopher Michael Remily
Copper-Indazolate Nanojars: Synthesis and Characterization, Nicholas Alexander Rudell
Concept Validation: Collecting Composite Samples to Understand the Presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Michigan Forested Areas, Nicole Renee Sanabria
3D Printed Poly Lactic Acid Structures for Cell Growth and Nanoparticle Transport-Simulation and Experimental Validation, Shrikrushna Vinayak Sonawane
Consistency Is Key: Investigating Vocal Consistency in Field Sparrows, Stephanie Stanton
The Association Between Criminal Defendants and Health in Kalamazoo County (2012-2016), Ernest Baffour Tweneboa
The effects of frequency building to a performance criterion in a simulation environment on vocational skill acquisition for young adults with disabilities, Kyle Akira Visitacion
Theses from 2022
The Relationship Between Eviction, Rent Burden, And Poor Births In Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Joseph Agati
Physical Implementation and Testing of a Transmission Line Fault Location Algorithm, Shadi Mohammad Alshagarin
The Bean Pie: Black Muslims and Identity in Early Twentieth Century Detroit, Alexandra Christine Bicknell
The Relationship Between Distance to the Woodward Avenue Streetcar and Real Estate Prices in Central Detroit, Alex Biles
Examining White Educators' Perceptions of Racial Identity in a Predominantly White Elementary School, Jill Ackerman Braman
Taking Aim: The Evolution of Women in Competitive Shooting Sports in the 20th Century United States, Alena Rose-Marie Buczynski
Uplifting Voices: Implementing a Heritage-Based Civil Rights Program in the United States Forest Service, Amanda Jo Campbell Crawford
Exploring Discourse Markers As A Treatment Outcome Measure For Aphasia, Anna K. Cedoz
FUNGAL CHAPEL, Gabrielle Joy Cerberville
Kinetic and Structural Characterization of Pseudooxynicotine Amine Oxidase from Pseudomonas Putida S16, Vishakha Choudhary
Dynamic Maneuvers For Satellite On-Orbit Servicing Utilizing Novel Continuum Robotics: Development & Experimentation, Nathan Dalton
Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning as a Tool for Achieving a Scientifically Literate Future: Combating a Post-truth World, Lauri Elizabeth Davis
Neurogenic Stuttering: Exploring Potential Emotional And Life Impact, Natalie DeVries
Short-Term 2D And 3D Geomorphic Change Detection At A Public Park On Lake Michigan Using UAS Remote Sensing Techniques, Scott Patrick Fitzgerald
Instructor Selection And Use Of Virtual Field Experiences In College Geoscience Course, Kristen Foley
The Potential Growth of Synchronized Skating in the Midwestern Section of US Figure Skating, Hanna Marie Fussman
Suicide at the Intersection of Race and Gender, Marina Geider
Benzofuran Derivatives Substitute for the Discriminative Stimulus Effects of 3,4Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats, Candace Johnson
Seeing Beyond: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Approach to the Politics of the Cinematic Gaze, Sofia Koukia
Design, Manufacture, and Characterization of a Novel Miniature Coaxial Ion Trap Mass Analyzer, Kyle Davis Lyman
Autonomous Eco-Driving With Traffic Light And Lead Vehicle Constraints: An Application Of Best Constrained Interpolation, Yara Hazem Mohamed Mahmoud
Influence of Soil and Land Cover on Chronic Wasting Disease Prevalence in White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer across North America, Madison L. Miller
Living With Stuttering: Authenticity, Identity, And Mental Health, Sarah Musilli
Mental Health Professionals' Beliefs About, Reactions Toward, and Overall Impression of Stuttering, Elise Anne Nasser
The Design and Development of a Miniature Gridded ECR Ion Thruster, Nicholas Nuzzo
Exploring the Effects of Tree Roots on Infiltration Process, Nazife Onaral
Implementation of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Tool and Additional Methodologies for Operational Improvement., Bernardo Luis Borges Pedroso
Cultivating Meaningful Consultation And Collaboration: Tribal Environmental Protection In Michigan, Zachary Reed
The Impact of a Realistic Job Preview Experience on Training Fluency, Learner Reactions, and Job Performance, Jessica Rocheleau
Development of a PPG Sensor Array as a Wearable Device for Monitoring Cardiovascular Metrics, Jose Ignacio Rodriguez-Labra
Parallel Resource Defined Fitness Sharing: A Study on Parallel Optimizations for Niching Algorithms, Blayne A. Rogers
The Weight of the Interaction: An Exploration of Fat Women's Experiences in Healthcare Settings, Danielle Snow
Cellular Layout Planning and Implementation Case Study: Sub-assembly area renewal at Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Magda Soares
Neurogenesis and Functional Recovery in the Adult Mouse Retina Using an Alpha7 nAChR Agonist after Blast Exposure, Jake Bennett Spitsbergen
Design and Optimization of An Electron Cyclotron Resonance Thruster, Austen Thomas
Aesthetic Implications Of Using The Computer Medium In Music, Rodrigo Valente Pascale
"Who Gives This Woman": Ted Hearne's Musical Exploration of Sexual Violence, Leonard Bill Walker Jr.
Measurement of Low-Speed Impinging Jet Structure Using Temperature Sensitive Paint, Arthur Dean Woodworth
Theses from 2021
Standardized 1x6U CubeSat Structure Design, Maximilian H. Brummel
Composite Analysis of Mendenhall Glacier Interannual Glacial Health Decline, Hailey Marie Cantrell
Evaluation of α-Pyrrolidindovalerophenone (α-PVP) and its Isomers in Male and Female Sprague-Dawley Rats Trained to Discriminate MDPV, Kaley Cargile
Simulation and Analysis of Engine Torque – Measurement and Study of Its Effect on Heavy Duty Vehicles, Iqbal Singh Chahal
The Flavoprotein RCLA is a Hypothiocyanous Acid Reductase, Irina Chapman
The Collaboration of Art Museums and Art Education in the School Setting, Breanna S. Daugherty
Engaging with the Score: Wadada Leo Smith, Graphic Notation, and the Performer’s Perspective, Kennedy Taylor Dixon
Probabilistic Approach to Predict Contact Fatigue of Straight Toothed Net-Shape Forged Bevel Gears, Caleb Gurd
The Effect of Synchronous and Asynchronous Music on Heart Rate Variability and Mental State among Runners, Jeni Gustafson
Gendered Language in The Catalogues of Saint Mary’s Academy, 1860-1871, Kylie Hamm
Laugh until it’s No Longer a Scandal: The Use of Humorous Apologia to Reframe Crisis Narratives on Saturday Night Live, Vanessa S. Hills
The Comparison and Reliability of Domestic Cat (Felis Catus) Preference Assessments, Bethany M. Hintze
Lawful Violence: The Relationship between Marriage and Conflict in the Wars of the Roses, Hannah R. Keller
Using Low-Flow Sampling Data to Estimate Hydraulic Conductivity in Aquifers, Joy Kiefer
A Preliminary Evaluation of the Behavioral Gerontology Staff Training Protocols, Minyoung Kim
A Systematic Review of the Literature on the Assessments Used For Social Communication in the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rachel E. Kim
Extreme Cold Event Perception and Preparedness of Western Michigan University Students, Connor J. Landeck
As Different As Black And White: A Comparison between Interracial Divorce and Endogamous Divorce, Abigail Constance Lewandowski
The Best Is Yet To Come: Approaches to Rhythmic Development, Robert W. Lindsay II
Integrating the Latin American Villancico in Baroque Music History Studies, Linssey Ma
Outcomes of Music Improvisation Experiences: A Scoping Review, Julia McCarren
The Role of Music in the Trauma Narrative and “Storytelling”: Perspectives of Clinicians, Taylorlyn N. Mehnert
Pyrene-Functionalized Fluorescent Nanojars: Synthesis, Mass Spectrometric and Photophysical Studies, Melanie M. Mitchell
Towards Real-Time Energy Efficiency Analysis of a Hydraulic System, Montasir Mamun Mithu
On Cup-Products of Cofibers of Maps Between Moore Spaces, Hopf Invariant, and Lusternik-Schnirelmann Category, Marwa A.S. Mosallam
Enhancing Teacher Delivery of Behavior Specific Praise with Performance Feedback and Self-Monitoring, Ky’Aria Moses