Senior Independent Study Theses from 2026
ThreadTrack, Nana Kwame Adu-Boahen
Department: Computer Science
Shift-Left Accessibility in UI/UX Design Tools: Evaluating the Impact of Automated Accessibility Support in Design Workflows, Noelynn Faith Batalingaya
Department: Computer Science
JobTutor: A RAG-Based Chatbot and ILP-Inspired Question Recommender for Technical Interview Preparation, Mastewal Berhe
Department: Computer Science
From Pixels to Patterns: A Low-Level Convolutional Neural Network for Pet Detection, Quoc Do
Department: Computer Science
R Basketball Game Development and Analysis: A comparative study on usability and cybersickness of two locomotion methods - treadmill-based and hand-controller-based, Bilguuntugs Enkhbayar
Department: Computer Science
Momentum AI: A Comparative Analysis of Time-Series and Deep Learning Models for Cryptocurrency Forecasting Using Sentiment-Enhanced Indices, Selorm Y. Essey
Department: Computer Science
Designing Horror in Video Games, Trenton Ferrel
Department: Computer Science
Designing a Web Application to Scrape Data From the Last.fm Platform, Andrew Fischer
Department: Computer Science
The Stonewall Uprising: Memory, Myth, Movement, Greyson G. Fowler
Department: Computer Science; History
Building the I.S. Oral Defense Scheduler: A Full-Stack Web Application using Next.js, Supabase, and Vercel, Pem Tsering Gurung
Department: Computer Science
Echo: Design and Implementation of an AI-Powered Web & Mobile Mental Health Application Using Retrieval-Augmented Generation, David Jerome Headen Jr.
Department: Computer Science
Detecting AI-Generated Text: An Interpretable Multi-Pipeline Analysis Across Stylometric, TF-IDF, and Transformer Representations, Aditi Jha
Department: Computer Science
Inferno Suite: A Senior Independent Study in Music and Computer Science, Theo Jons
Department: Computer Science; Music
Quantum Leap: An Exploration of the Development of Computing and Cryptography, Jake H. Lyon
Department: Computer Science
Doodle-to-Image: Enhancing Text-Guided Image Generation with Sketch Prompts in ComfyUI, Osen Mac-Iriase
Department: Computer Science
Usability and Learning Curves of Creative Software Tools for Beginners, Khaleel A. Manderson
Department: Computer Science
Bridging the Semantic Gap in Decompilation, Abhishek Manhas
Department: Computer Science; Mathematics
A Real-Time Multi-Band Audio Effects Plugin with Plugin Hosting, Noah Aitan McDonald
Department: Computer Science; Music
Neural Network For Predicting the Next Outcome in a Major League Baseball Game, Tahj Tuari Orona
Department: Computer Science
Investigation of System Architecture, Databases, and Caching Systems For Backend Web Development, Jungho Park
Department: Computer Science
“From Reflexes to Reasoning”: Hierarchical Emergence of Decision-Making in Multi-level Agent-Based System, Huy Phan
Department: Computer Science; Neuroscience
Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning: An Automated, Data-Driven Approach to Parameter Selection for Homomorphic Encryption, Jonathan Rueffer
Department: Computer Science
Designing a Multiplayer Gamified Learning Environment Using Procedural Content Generation in Unity, Saleh J. Safi
Department: Computer Science
Social-First Game Design through Casual Ambient Mechanics for Cooperation, Riker K. Sweazey
Department: Computer Science
Human-Centered Design and Cloud Architecture in a Collaborative Storyboarding Platform, Christopher D. Vann
Department: Computer Science
Operationalizing Jung’s Cognitive Functions: A Computational Structural Analysis within Big Five Trait Space, Serena L. Warner
Department: Computer Science
Tandem: Real-Time American Sign Language and Speech Communication tool for Video Conferencing, Hiruy Worku
Department: Computer Science
Woo Reports: Building A Mobile Incident Reporting Application For College of Wooster Students, Keith A. Young
Department: Computer Science
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2025
StudyConnect: A Collaborative Platform for Student Study Groups Using Artificial Intelligence, Anas Rayane Abounnaaim
Department: Computer Science
Med-Mingle: A Research Framework for AI-Enhanced Content Moderation and Peer Support in Digital Health Communities, Linda Berhe
Department: Computer Science
Cybersecurity and Electronic Medical Records, Baltasar Berretta
Department: Computer Science
Designing Crafting and Combat in Video Games, Lina Boughton
Department: Computer Science
A Multi-Agent Approach to Smart Attendance, Siham Boumalak
Department: Computer Science
Activation Functions in Deepfake Detection, Charles B. Carroll III
Department: Computer Science
A Comprehensive Comparison of Pathfinding Algorithms, Paa Kweku H. Cato
Department: Computer Science
FightCLub: A Study on Adaptive Gameplay Through AI Difficulty Adjustment, Alexander Chavez
Department: Computer Science
Circuits to Software: An Exploration of Computing Development in Three Stages., Elizabeth Curry
Department: Computer Science
Synthetic Hormones and the Female Brain: A Neurobiological Study of Oral Contraceptive Effects on Memory and Plasticity, Rishika Daruwala
Department: Biology; Computer Science; Mathematics; Neuroscience; Psychology; Statistical and Data Sciences
Applying Software Engineering Concepts to Create a Website for The College of Wooster’s Computer Science Department, Oliver Dhyanchand
Department: Computer Science
Understanding the Role of AI-Based Object Detection Models in Autonomous Vehicles, Nathan Ferrence
Department: Computer Science
Simulating Cyber-Attacks: A Practical Exploration of Vulnerabilities and Defenses in Web Security, Kai Francis
Department: Computer Science
Quantum Encryption and a Bulk Rotational Algorithm, Leah S. Goodall
Department: Computer Science
Designing a Natural History Timeline Website Using Researched User Interface Principles and Guidelines, Julian Grace-Martin
Department: Computer Science
HomeOrbit: A Personalized and Adaptive IoT-Based Home Automation System, RM Shahriar Hoque
Department: Computer Science
AI-Driven Dermatological Diagnostics through Advanced Imaging and Deep Learning Independent Study Thesis, Habiba Hye
Department: Computer Science
Becoming Iconic: What it Takes to Create a Game That Transcends Generations, Jessica Israel
Department: Computer Science
Commercial Contract Clause Analysis Using BERTopic Dynamic Topic Modeling, Patrick Johnson
Department: Computer Science
Augmented Translation of Spanglish Adjectival Phrases through Fine-Tuning of mBART50 & Helsinki Machine Translation Models, Walker A. Johnson
Department: Computer Science; Spanish
Enhancing Quality of Life: Evaluating the Impact of the IncludeAbility App on Decision-Making, Community Engagement, Social Inclusion, and Autonomy for Individuals with Physical Disabilities., Joseph Jordan
Department: Communication Studies; Computer Science
The College of Wooster Cultural Repository: Information Representation in User Interfaces, Aidan Koenigsberger
Department: Computer Science
Verification of Programs Written in a Simple Language using Placeholder Values, Eric Liu
Department: Computer Science
Optimizing GPU utilization for AI workloads, Akhmadillo Mamirov
Department: Computer Science
Assessing the Emotional Impact of User Interface Design and Virtual Reality Experiences Using Color-Emotion Associations, Diya Misra
Department: Computer Science; Psychology
How Controller Designs Affect Video Game Accessibility and User Experience, Amelia M. Mitchell
Department: Computer Science
A Low-Cost, Real-Time Motion Capture Framework for Virtual Model Animation Using Pose Estimation and Inverse Kinematics, Torence Mwindaare
Department: Computer Science
One-Shot Facial Recognition Using Siamese Neural Networks, Idris Nemsia
Department: Computer Science
Reverse Engineering a Bluetooth Application: Discovering the Secrets of a Makeup Printing Device, Natalie Pargas
Department: Computer Science
Exploiting Symmetries in Training Convolutional Networks, Jorge Quinteros
Department: Computer Science; Mathematics
Modeling Disaster Response Using Multi-Agent Systems: A Snowstorm Simulation Framework, Zaynab Ramou
Department: Computer Science
Synthesis Simplified: Developing a Python Driven Synthesizer Using wxPython and PYO, Miles Rochester
Department: Computer Science
Multi-Agent Coordination in Autonomous Vehicle Routing: A Simulation Based Study, KM Khalid Saifullah
Department: Computer Science
From Chaos to Chic: The Design and Development of a Digital Wardrobe Management Application, Sumeyya Sherief
Department: Computer Science
Development of Artificial Reverberation in C++, William A. Sieber
Department: Computer Science
Idea Management for Composers, Grace Elizabeth Simonson
Department: Computer Science; Music
Exploring Optimizations in the COSI High-Level Data Analysis Library, Augustus R. Thomas
Department: Computer Science; Physics
EasyGoing: A Human-Centered Web Application for Student Organization Using LLMs, Leilani Torres
Department: Computer Science
Creating a Digital Collectible Card Game in Unity, Raymond Williams
Department: Computer Science
Implementation and Optimization of Lattice-Based Quantum-Resistant Encryption: Advancing and Understanding Secure Cryptographic Protocols, Nathan Winningham
Department: Computer Science
WooScholar App: Harnessing Text Embeddings and LLM for Finding Independent Study Theses, Soobin Yang
Department: Computer Science
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2024
A Comprehensive Review of Cybersecurity Threats and Mitigation Strategies to Secure Health Data for a Full-Stack Web Application, Tigist Adane Berhe
Department: Computer Science
Creating an Artificial Opponent for the Game Minotaurus, William Bielski
Department: Computer Science
Comprehensive Usability Testing and UX/UI Evaluation of Ni Hao Pengyou: Advancing the Traveler’s Experience Through an Innovative Application, Nini Curcione
Department: Computer Science
StarPoint CRM, Erick Delgado
Department: Computer Science
Developing A Web Application For Displaying Major League Baseball Statistics, Alex Delicer
Department: Computer Science
Visualizing Economics: Design and Development of an Interactive Dashboard, Ahmed Nassir Dino
Department: Computer Science; Economics
Creating a Chess AI of Myself, Eltahir Elawad
Department: Computer Science
Developing "WoOral": A Full Stack Web Application for Streamlined Thesis Defense Scheduling with User Interface Design Focus, Turbat Enkhtur
Department: Computer Science
Social Scripts: Esoteric Languages, Proprietary Software, and the Art of Writing Code, Amy Falk
Department: Computer Science
The Buddy System: Incorporating AI in mental health – Mobile app development & empirical study of AI perceptions, Yasmine Fazazi
Department: Computer Science; Psychology
Micromouse: End to End implementation of a Competitive Maze-Solving Robot, Levi Gainer
Department: Computer Science
InstaMatch: Influencer Recommendation System for Targeted Apparel Brand Marketing - A Case Study on ASOS, Ephrathah Gebremichael
Department: Computer Science
An Integrated Library System that Focuses on Collaboration: Bringing Books and Computers Together, Mae Koger
Department: Computer Science
Cryptography: Protecting Data in the Digital Age, Ethan Kramer
Department: Computer Science
A Performance Analysis of the Sum of Sines and Fast Fourier Transform Algorithms for Real-Time Ocean Rendering, Kaiya Magnuson
Department: Computer Science
Static Energy Analysis of Low Level Programs, Patrick May
Department: Computer Science
Predicting Fraud in Accounts Payable using Benford's Law and Neural Networks, Grant Mitchell
Department: Computer Science
Waves of Absurdity: Investigating Real-Time Ocean Renderings and Their Relationship with Absurdism, Luca Napora
Department: Computer Science
Charting the Conversational Cart: A Voice-Driven Adventure into Virtual Assistants for Grocery Shopping, Minh Phan
Department: Computer Science
Examining VR and AR Exposure Therapy through Comprehensive Analysis and Innovative Solutions, Haweni Regaa
Department: Computer Science
Building A College Recommender System, Bitania Ketema Samuel
Department: Computer Science
Exploring the Implications of Design Choices in UI/UX Design, Safal Shrestha
Department: Computer Science
Exploring the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence through Approaches of Chatbot Models, Bryson Simpson
Department: Computer Science
An Animation in a Picture: Creating a short animation from a single image using digital image processing methods, Ellie Stroke
Department: Computer Science
Exploring Swarm Behavior for Artistic Rendering: From Abstract Art to Targeted Image Rendition, Aryan Tamrakar
Department: Computer Science
Gesture-Based Interactive Nature Simulation, Taemour S. Zaidi
Department: Mathematics; Computer Science
Senior Independent Study Theses from 2023
Building an 8-Bit Computer: From Design to Implementation, Craig Akiri
Department: Computer Science
Hey Baby You Up? A Solution to Early Online Sexual Predator Detection, Haley R. Bloom
Department: Computer Science
Automation Testing: The Savior of The QA Team, Dane Camphausen
Department: Computer Science
Simulating Reaction-Diffusion Waves to Model Gravitational Lensing, Daniel Cohen-Cobos
Department: Computer Science; Physics
An Exploration Into Image Object Detection and Image Instance Segmentation: Mask R-CNN and YOLOv5 Comparison in Image Object Detection Task, Minh Duc Dao
Department: Computer Science; Mathematics