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 2011
The Reentry Experiences of International Music Therapy Professionals from the Asia Pacific Rim Area, Hiu Ying Angel Leung
Secondary School Science Teachers' Understanding of the Nature of Science: A Study Using Q Methodology, Gunkut Mesci
Nutrition and Stature: The Residents of the Island of Gotland, Sweden Killed in the Battle of Wisby, 1361, Michelle A. Miller
Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry Measurements in the Exhaust System of a Motorized Engine, Arman Mirhashemi
Selecting an Optimal Construction Alternative through Informed Decision-Making Highway Bridges, Abdul Wahed Mohammed
Application of Geophysical Methods to Locate Buried Tunnel Channels Beneath the Glacial Drift Deposits in Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, MI, Arthur Chidubem Obiadazie
What We Expect from the Expecting: Maternity Dress as a Case of Liminal Consumption and Identity Formation, Erin O'Connor-Garcia
Investigation of the Production of Sugafrom Recylced Paperboard Mill Sludge by Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Mark Ostroski
Geological Controls on Reservoir Quality and Geologic Carbon Sequestration Potential in the Upper Cambrian Mount Simon Sandstone, Kyle Patterson
Energy Recovery from Waste Wax-Coated Corrugated Containerboard, Michael C. Pergiel
Parametric Study of Gear Rattle and the Effect of Flexible Enclosures on Gearbox Vibratory Responses, Joshuah Thomas Racine
Communication Satisfaction and Perceived Supervisor Credibility in Relation to Leader-Member Exchange, Katie M. M. Reno
"There's Something Wrong About the Way You Look, There's Something Wrong with You": Memorable Messages Concerning Identity and Body Weight, Scott A. Richmond
Selection of Milling Cutter Design and Cutting Parameters for Rough Milling Applications, Mark A. Rivera
Non-Parametric Interpolation and Weather Research Forecast Models for Potato Late Blight Risk Forecasting, Douglas Rivet
Investigation of Carbon Sequestration Potential of the Middle Devonian Sylvania Sandstone, Michigan Basin, U.S.A, Farsheed Rock
Role of Methionine Metabolism in the Symbiotic Association between Sinorhizobiummelilotiand Its Host Plant Medicago Sativa, Aroha C. Rodrigues
Perception of Emotional Expression in Musical Performance by Individuals with Williams Syndrome, Gretchen Ross
Examining the Parasocial Relationships between Radio Announcers and Listeners: How Social Media and Self-Disclosure Impacts Credibility, Maureen E. Savage
Hydrologic Modeling of Wetland Loss in North-Central Florida, Steven Richard Schultze
High Resolution Depositional Analysis of the Black River Group (Ordovician), Michigan Basin, Jennifer Elaine Schulz
Study of Metamerism and Inconstancy of Basic Color System Used in Wood Grain Laminates, Awadhoot Vijaykant Shendye
Local Food: Perceptions and Realities in Southwest Michigan, Emily Simms
The Effects of a Moisture-Wicking Fabric Shirt on the Physiological Responses during Acute Exercise in the Heat, Justin De Sousa
Ties that Bind: Thomas Jefferson and the Utility of Education, Samantha M. Steele
Hospitaller Legal Disputes in Thirteenth-Century Valencia, Ryan Storr
Technology Integration Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers: Examination of Potential Factors to Impact Perceptions of Technology and Self-Efficacy in a Teacher Preparation Setting, Christine E. Strayer
Evaluation of the Algal Turf Scrubber™ as a Means of Removing Phosphorus from Eutrophied Pond Water in Southwest Michigan, Peter J. Stuurwold
The Characterization of Thin Carbon Films Created Via Radio Frequency Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, George Tecos
Prediction of Petrophysical Properties of Trenton-Black River (Ordovician) Reservoirs by Comparing Pore Architecture and Permeability to Sonic Velocity, John E. Thornton
Ethical Leadership as an Antecedent Of Multiple Ethical Climates within an Organization: An Exploratory Study, Carla Maria Urbaez
Modular Automotive Electronics (MAELEC), Ashwin Vijayakumar
An Assessment of a Biofeedback Device for the Treatment of Nocturnal Bruxism, Christopher Walmsley
Interruptions in Medication Administration, Natasha A. Watson
A Position of Strength: Arms Dealing as Diplomacy under the Reagan Administration, William D. Watson
The Maturation of Pulse: The Rhythmic Evolution from Swing to Bebop, Sam Weber
Regime Failures and Opposition Consolidation in the Overthrow of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, Robert E. Wood
Retention of Knowledge with High Fidelity Simulation, Jaime Lynne Zinsmaster
Theses from 2010
Trace Metal Adsorption on Montmorillonite: A Laboratory and Modeling Study, Martin M. Akafia
A Computer Model for Sustainable for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Sami Ghurmullah Al Ghamdi
Sustainable Universal Design and Zero Energy for Buildings, Ahmad Mohammad Alotaibi
Salvinorin A Fails to Attenuate Cocaine Discrimination in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats, Amanda R. Austin
Using GIS to Describe and Understand Archaeological Site Distribution: Mapping Fort Saint Joseph, Susan Benston
Leofgar's Mustaches: Militarism, Virility, and Contemporary Criticism in Eleventh-Century England, Mary Elizabeth Blanchard
Ingede Protocol for Deinking at Western Michigan University, Alvaro Buitrago
Is There a Promise for Latino Students?, Carolina Calvillo
Fort St. Joseph 1.0: Creating a Comprehensive Information Management Scheme for the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, Erin Claussen
The Effect Of Visual Aids And Music On The Duration, Number Of Responses, And The Relationship Of Recalled Memories In Patients With Dementia, Christopher C. Combie
The Politics of Environmental Legislation: A Case Study on State Impact Fee Enabling Legislation, Ryan Cotton
Development of an Extraction Procedure for Cd- and Co-doped Iron Oxides and Bacteria, Angel Cuellar
Plan Evaluation Criteria: A Case Study of Vision Cedar Rapids, Sarah M. Dawson
Heritage Water Trail: A Feasibility Study on Cedar Creek, Michael Joseph DeMory
Integration of Sustainability Measure into Highways, Krishna Prasad Dhakal
Effects of Punishment on Instructional Control of Human Choice, Adam E. Fox
The Effect of Video Game Use on Cognitive Abilities of Boys and Girls, Katya Gallegos
Rend the Heavens: A Concerto in One Movement for Electric Guitar and Orchestra, Gordon van Gent
Energy and Threshold Calibration of the Neutron Wall Array at NSCL, Brenna M. Giacherio
Approaches to Inkjet Paper Coating Improvement, Roland Gong
Evaluating and Troubleshooting of Nitrogen Removal in a Constructed Wetland for Wastewater Treatment, Meghan O. Good
Production, Accumulation and Characterization of Surfactants Produced During the Chemical Oxidation of PAH Contaminated Soil, Joy T. Gryzenia
Attitudes towards Gays and Lesbians, from 1988-2004, Tracy Hall
Fluid-Flow Architecture of Sandstone Reservoirs in the Covenant Field, Sevier County, Utah, Emily E. Hartwick
Impacts of El Nino Southern Oscillation Phases on Fusarium Head Blight Disease of Wheat, Cassandra Lynn Hoch
Investigation of Damage Detection Methods with a Wireless Sensor Network, Mark Joseph Humiecki
Comparing Parent, Student, and Teacher Responses on a Language and Literacy Questionnaire, Joyce E. Irvine
Personality Characteristics and Professional Well-Being of Music Therapists Practicing In The Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, Christine M. Irwin
The Generational Impact of American Catholic Attitudes on Public Policy Issues, Scott Janssen
Sequential Interaction af A Tanapoxvirus Protein with Human Beta2- Microglobulin and Alpha2- Macroglobulin, David Jeng
Parental Mediation on Children's Television Viewing in Malaysia, Diyana Kamarudin
Geological Controls on Reservoir Quality for Carbon Sequestration in the Mount Simon Sandstone, Michigan Basin, USA, Stephen R. Kelley
Layers, Sung Chul Kim Chul Kim
How Study Abroad Programs at Western Michigan University Impact a Student's Future, Ashley A. King
A Preliminary Investigation into the Effect of Kinesio and Athletic Tape on Skin Blood Flow Changes, Ryan Klawon
A Mathematical Algorithm to Isolate Cyclic Variability in Internal Combustion Engines, Curtis S. Krallman
Hollow Sphere Plastic Pigments to Improve Coating Smoothness for Printed Electronic Applications, Bhoopesh Kumar
Digital Proofing of Spot Colors for Flexo Packaging, Sangmule Sangameshwar Laxmikant
Paths to Citizenship: A Comparative Study of Japan, Germany and Sweden, Marisha L. Lecea
A Sentence Combining Task: Scoring Methods For Differentiating Abilities, Michelle K. Magalski
Integration of Tri-Axial (3D) Hall Effect Sensor Technology in Gear Position Sensing of Truck Transmission, John Manyala
Biophysical Characterization of the N-Terminal Metal Binding Domains 4-6, 5-6 and Two Disease-Causing Mutations of the Human Wilson Protein, Nastaran Salehi Marzijarani
Benchmark Assessment Rating Study of Technology Systems in West Michigan Schools, Michael C. Miller
Nascar Demographics and Attraction Power, Mark A. Moody
Application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward Zero Energy High Rise Office Buildings, Moutaz Mohammed Msawealfi
Comparing Chemistry Faculty Beliefs about Student Problem-Solving with Grading Practices, Jacinta M. Mutambuki
Foster Care Aftermath: Comparing Permanency Data before and after the First Round of Program Improvement Plans, Kristy Nicole Niblock
The New Economy and Mighigan Communities: A Case Study of Kalamazoo, MI, Abigail Ofori-Amoah
Social Factors Involved in Determining Best use Areas for Vetiver Grass in Rural Panama, Bruce M. Pahl
'My Parent Was Also My Teacher": The Experience and Management of Relational Dialectics, Catharyn A. Palomino
The Role of Women in Community Development in Slums: A Case Study of Jaipur, India, Malvika Singh Parmar
Autohydrolysis of Red Oak and Wheat Straw with the Aid of Glycerol, Matej Pekarovic
Modeling and Control of Hydraulic Servomechanisms, Ondrej Pekarovic
Pigment and Binder Contributions to the Electrical Resistivity of SBS Board, Chinmay Vijaykumar Peshave
Organocatalytic Asymmetric Wittig Reactions, Samir A. Pirani
Detection of Hybrid and Quiet Vehicles by Blind and Visually Impaired Pedestrians, Jay M. Pliskow
Traffic Motion Estimation Using Radon Transform, Ayman W. Qassem
Injury Rate of Behavior-Based Safety Observers Versus Non-Observers, Krystyna A. Riley
A Comparison of The Physiological Responses during Exercise of Varying Incline Levels between Two Different Elliptical Trainers, Bradley A. Roberts
Geographically Targeting Neighborhood Investments a Case Study of the Vine Neighborhood, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Justin Robinson