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Senior Independent Study Theses from 2012
Effects of Extraversion and Pain on Risk Taking in Male College Students, Adam Muller
Department: Psychology
Seen and Unseen Face of God: An Artist's Exploration of Patua Art and Religion, Julia Murphy
Department: Art and Art History; Religious Studies
Degradation Analysis of Sertraline, Venlafaxine, and Triclocarban in Treated Aerobic Sludge, Madigan Murphy
Department: Chemistry
The Effect of Female Mate Choice on the Hybridizing Populations of Plethodon cinereus and Plethodon electomorphus in Wooster Memorial Park, Julia B. Mutere
Department: Biology
Grass Is Always Greener: a Quantitative Study of Effective Messages in Producing Pro-Environmental Behaviors, Madalyn Myers
Department: Communication Studies
Theatre & Social Movements: An Analysis of the Normal Heart, Jacqueline Naami Emefa Acolatse Narnor
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Keepers of Culture: An Investigation Into the Negotiation and Maintenance of Culture By Somali Refugee Women in Columbus, Ohio, Morag M.M. Neill
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Na(RR/VIG)ating the Labyrinth: Literary Imaginings of Repetition, Course, Horizon, and Center in the Form of the Labyrinth, Jordan Nelson
Department: English
Fire From the Stars to Spark Enlightenment and Action in a Generation: Drawing From Scholarly Research to Create a Digital Magazine For the Millennial Generation in the Realm of Travel, Culture, and Civic Engagement, Sage Nenyue
Department: Communication Studies
Big Brothers and Barbarians: the Role of Images and Perceptions in Russia's Foreign Policy, Arielle Neu
Department: Russian Studies; International Relations
Terrain, Rebecca Newhouse
Department: Art and Art History
Formation of Masculinity: Analyzing the Perception and Development of "Maleness" in Boys, Ian New
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Investigation Into the Catalytic Mechanism of Maleamate Amidohydrolase (NicF) from Bordetella Bronchiseptica RB50, Jeffrey Noel
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Using Occupancy Modeling Techniques to Reevaluate the Conservation Status of the Critically Endangered Caribbean Frog, Mannophryne olmonae, Aaron Novick
Department: Biology
Examining Variation in Nest Temperatures and Effects of Cooling on Adrenocortical Responsiveness in Eastern Bluebird Nestlings, Sialia sialis, Emir M. O'Hara
Department: Biology
Effects of Closing Arguments and Adult Age on False Memory and Jury Verdicts in a Simulated Trial Setting, Shannon O'Neill
Department: Psychology
Bourbon Whiskey: the History and Development of America's Native Spirit, and the Making of the Number One Bourbon, Jim Beam, Kevin Orris
Department: History
Differential Expression of Primary MicroRNA and Inflammatory Cytokines After Macrophage Infection with Various Strains of Histoplasma capsulatum, Elizabeth O. Osborn
Department: Biology
Computer Generated Architecture Through Nature: Using Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computing to Generate 3D Models, Jason Palevsky
Department: Computer Science
Mosaic House, Charles A. Parrott
Department: English
Distinguishing Between the Influence of Gonadal Hormones and Sex Chromosomes on Sexual Dimorphisms in the Cortex Through Use of the Four Core Genotypes Model, Kelsey Peters
Department: Neuroscience
Development Assistance Redefined: the Rise of the University of Chicago and the Establishment of Neoliberal Foreign Aid Policies, Michael Peters
Department: Economics; History
Elements of Understanding: Mathematics, Literature, and Nicolas Bourbaki, Daniel Pierce
Department: French and Francophone Studies; Mathematics
Analysis of the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Protein in Brtbr T+Tf/J Mice: a Neurological Target For Autistic Behavior, Brandon Pool
Department: Biology
Cooperation Not Cooption: Organizing Strategies For Food Justice in Youngstown Ohio, Matthew Porter
Department: Sociology and Anthropology; Political Science
Generation of Thioredoxin 1 and Thioredoxin 2 Mutants in S. Cerevisiae and a Philosophical Investigation of the Ethical Implications of Human Genetic Engineering, Logan D. Pry
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Philosophy
Metal-Organosilica Composites For in Situ Chlorinated Solvent and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Remediation, Jean Francesca Quenneville
Department: Chemistry
Wellness: An Unmet Need for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury, Jessica Quiery
Department: Communication Studies
Manipulation of a Photon's Spatial Wave Function in Optical Fibers, Margaret Raabe
Department: Physics
Topical Web Crawlers, Evan Radkoff
Department: Mathematics; Computer Science
When Your Past Hurts Your Present: the Exploration of What It Means to 'Start Over', Yanique Rae
Department: Political Science
Monte Carlo Simulations of the Clumpy Torus in Active Galactic Nuclei, Kemal Ramic
Department: Mathematics; Physics
Nations Under Attack: the Restructuring of Counter-Terrorism Policy in the Aftermath of a Major International Terrorist Incident, Kathrin Reed
Department: French and Francophone Studies; International Relations
Edify Me: What Is a Teacher?, Nadia Reese
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Entrapment and Determination of Lipase Embedded in Swellable Organosilica, Modeling Particle Aggregation and Aging of Colloidal Sol-Gels, Kemar Reid
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Under the Bonnet and Between the Covers: An Examination of How We Read Bonnet Fiction, Hannah K. Reisdorff
Department: English
Patterns of Executive Function in Down Syndrome, Hannah E. Reiser
Department: Neuroscience
Female Sex Hormones and Their Influence on Athletic Performance and Perception of Auditory Looming Sounds, Mary M. Riney
Department: Neuroscience
Econometric Analysis on the Effect of Terrorism on Tourist Flows, Eric J. Robbins
Department: Economics
Iteration Digraphs, Hannah Roberts
Department: Mathematics
In Pursuit of Pumpkin Pest Predators: the Influence of Landscape and Floral Resource Strips on Biocontrol in Pumpkin Patches, John R. Roberts III
Department: Biology
Efficacy of the State in Providing Transitional Services to Foster Youth Aging Out of Care, Maria Rodis
Department: Political Science
Artificial Facial Symmetry Related to Reproductive Success in Rhesus Macaques, Macaca mulatta, Kelsie-Kei N. Rogers
Department: Biology
The Effects of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Exposure on Endocrine Disruption in Female Sprague-Dawley Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Anne M. Rosencrans
Department: Biology
Balancing Security and Liberty: Supreme Court Decision Making in Wartime, Matthew Rubin
Department: Political Science
Foucault's Genealogist: A Comparative Analysis of the Hermeneutic Approaches of Martin Heidegger and Michel Foucault, Ethan Wayne Rudawsky
Effects of Emerald Ash Borer Beetle Induced Habitat Disturbance on Spider Community Structure in Southeastern Michigan and Reflections on Biological Research, Sarah E. Rudawsky
Department: Art and Art History; Biology
Separate and Unequal: An in Depth Analysis of Tule Lake Internment and Segregation Camp and the Unification and Separation of Japanese Internees, David Scott Rudick
Department: History
Truthiness in News: How Stephen Colbert Embodies and Critiques Conventional News Through and Ironic Persona, Mark Russell
Department: Communication Studies
Affective Priming on Micro-Expression Recognition, Adam Saad
Department: Psychology
Designer As Dramaturg: a Critical Look at the Design Process and Its Possibilities Through the Production of Ernesto Anaya's Las Meninas, Bronwyn Schlaefer
Department: Theatre and Dance
Geochemical and Petrologic Analysis of the Hrafnfjordur Central Volcano, Westfjords, Iceland, Katharine Schleich
Department: Geology
Fear, Flames and the "Other": the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Urban Tension in the Press and Popular Media, William Schoenfeld
Department: History
First Indochinese War and the Evolution of American Foreign Policy in Vietnam From 1945-1954: The Evolution of American Foreign Policy throughout Indochinese War, Matthew Schulz
Department: History
Der Kern Der Deutschen: Eine Analyse Der Atompolitik in Der Bundesrepublik Vom Anfang Bis Zum Ausstieg, Kyle Schutz
Department: German Studies
Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Impact of International Food Aid Policies, 2006-2011, Kristen Schwartz
Department: Political Science
Effects of Creatine Pyruvate Supplementation on the Skeletal Muscular Endurance of Mildly Active Individuals, Matthew Schwenning
Department: Biology
Enigmatic Magic: An Analysis of the Role of Codes and Ciphers Within American Intelligence, Ian Sharp
Department: History; Mathematics
Internalization Measures Not Influenced By Media Image Presentation: An Examination of Female Athletes and Non-Athletes, Meredith Shaul
Department: Communication Studies; Psychology
Seize the Internet: Using Facebook As a Successful Marketing Tool For New Companies, Melanie Ann Sidman
Department: Communication Studies
Academies of State: Monarchy and the Universities in Tudor England, Anthony J. Simmons
Department: History
Intelligence vs. the Athlete: a Content Analysis of ESPN's Coverage of NFL Quarterbacks By Race, Cameron Simmons
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Analysis of the Correlation Length Amplitude of Nitrobenzene and Dodecane Binary-Fluid Solution, David Simpson
Department: Chemical Physics
Not So Innocent: Little Red Riding Hood's Corrupted Past and the Constructs of Victorian Childhood, Jennifer Singer
Department: Art and Art History
The Impact of Congressional Perceptions of a Use of Force on United States Military Operations, Jacob M. Sklar
Department: Political Science
On the Account: An Investigation of Piracy through Living History, Joseph Skonce
School's Out: Now What? Investigating the Purpose of Modern Education, Andrew Smiles
Department: Philosophy
Tough Pill to Swallow: Evaluating Ethical Concerns Regarding 'Cosmetic Psychopharmacology', Aaron Smith
Department: Philosophy
Masquerade of Gender: the Study of the Power and Influence of the Female Gender Through the Visual Culture of Sande Masks and Performance, Claire Smith
Department: Art and Art History
Perfect Corporate Makeover: a Rhetorical Analysis of Mcdonald's "I'm Lovin' It" Rebranding Campaign, David Smith
Department: Communication Studies
Assessment of the Neuroprotective Efficacy of NGP1-01 on Reducing and Mediating Gliosis, Immunoinflammatory Response, and Neuronal Cell Death After Traumatic Brain Injury, Matthew Smith
Department: Neuroscience
Aftermath of a Yawn: the Memoir of a Quiet Person You Can Trust (Most of the Time), Katherine Sowers
Department: English
Probing the Role Cysteine-150 in Maleamate Amidohydrolase (NicF) Catalysis From Bordetella Bronchiseptica RB50 By Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Nicholas Spittle
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Untitled, Abiose Spriggs
Department: Art and Art History
C.O.W.Z., Nicholas A. Starr
Department: English
„Und Sie Lebten Glücklich Und Zufrieden Bis An Ihr Lebensende“…Vielleicht? Eine Analyse Der Grausamkeit Und Unheimlichkeit in Den Grimm-Märchen, Rebekah L. Stebbins
Department: German Studies
Recapturing Kathy: Or, How I Learned to Write in Past Tense; A Son's Fight through the Fog of Memory Surrounding his Mother's Death, Scott Stelter
Department: English
Coffeehouse Paradox: London Coffeehouses from 1652-1714, George Frederick William Stephan
Department: History
Verifying Hybridization of the Red-Backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) and the Northern Ravine Salamander (Plethodon electromorphus) on a Broader Geographic Scale, Through Analysis of DNA Sequence Variation, Anthony F. Steratore
Department: Biology
The Question of the Subject: Diving Headfirst into the Philosophy of Paul Ricoeur, Michael Stevens
Department: Philosophy
Two-Person Zero-Sum Game Theory: Batter Vs Pitcher, Joshua Stidham
Department: Mathematics
It's So Me: a Study of Product Personality - Consumer Personality Congruence, Ashley Nicole Stockwell
Department: Communication Studies
Destructive Creation, Marissa Stover
Department: Art and Art History
Making of a Second-Class Citizen: a Case Study of the Institutionalized Oppression of Blacks in New Orleans, Andrew Stowe
Department: History
Professionals' Perceptions Regarding the Knowledge, Components and Materials For Adudiologic Rehabilitation With Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients, Elizabeth Striegl
Department: Communication Studies
"I Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself:" An Analysis of Functional Delayed Echolalia Produced By Children With Autism in Home and Non-Home Environments, Emma Sullivan
Department: Communication Studies
Dressed to Impress: a Quantitative Analysis of the Communicative Role of Female Fashion in the Workplace, Samantha J. Sulzer
Department: Communication Studies
Mary Tudor: Bloody Zealot or Female Trail Blazer?, Hallie B. Swidler
Department: History
Weight and Middle-Aged Women: An Analysis of the Social, Medical, and Personal Factors Within the Process of Weight Gain Into Weight Loss, Lauren Swinehart
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Going Green: Assessing the Strategies Sustainability Organizations Use For Mobilizing the Grassroots, Peter Swinton
Department: Political Science
Model Looking at the Expected Number of Shots to Hole Out on a Golf Course, Blake Sword
Department: Mathematics
The Synthesis of Ruthenium Polypyridyl Complexes and Their Use As Potential Photodynamic Therapy Agents, Taylor M. Takacs
Department: Chemistry
Impact of Incentives on Worker Productivity: An Experimental Approach to the Role of Different Frame Manipulations on the Productivity of Workers in a Lab Experiment, Dan Terhune
Department: Economics
Identification and Characterization of HAP1, a YAP1 Homologue, in the Fungus Histoplasma Capsulatum, Blain Tesfaye Fente
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Making Money, Making Sense: An Analysis of the Modern Portfolio Theory and the Performance of Alternative Risk Measures, Nancy Tinoza
Department: Economics; Mathematics
Animal, Human, Machine? Cyborgization and Its Consequences in Science Fiction, Andrew J. Tisdel
Department: English
Yonnondio, Of Mice and Men & The Girl: a Feminist Critique of the Traditional Social and Neoclassical Economic Roles of Women During the Great Depression, Brooke Danielle Towner
Department: Economics; English
And Don't You Know That God Is Pooh Bear? a Study of Jack Kerouac's Spiritual Quest in on the Road, Visions of Cody, and the Dharma Bums, John Tracy
Department: English
Similarly Intriguing and Perspectively Odd: Fractal and Projective Geometry Explored in M.C. Escher's Art, Adam J. Trontz
Department: Mathematics
Watergate's Test of Values: The Role of John W. Dean III in the Most Infamous Presidential Scandal in History, Taylor Trout
Department: History