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Senior Independent Study Theses from 2024

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Exploring Trauma and Substance Use in Marginalized Emerging Adults Populations Utilizing Coping Mechanisms as a Mediating Variable, Sam Risaliti
Department: Psychology

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Is Voting From Your Dorm the New Norm: Understanding College Students' Preferred Vote Method, Alana Rivas-Scott
Department: Political Science

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What is the Impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on the Productivity and Promotability of an Employee?, Giselle Rivera
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies

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Morphological Descriptions of Freshwater Sponge Spicules from Brown’s Lake and Their Potential as Paleoenvironmental Proxies When Supplemented with Diatom Biostratigraphy, Garrett Ross Robertson
Department: Earth Sciences

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Making the Invisible Visible: How Analysis of the Photodegradation of Cochineal Dyes in Peruvian Textiles Can Preserve Cultural Memory, Fiona Roche
Department: Chemistry; Spanish

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From Co-dependency to Emancipation: A Comparative Feminist Film Theory Analysis of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, Tanessa Rodriguez
Department: Global Media and Digital Studies

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Metalloporphyrin Derivatives for Photodynamic Therapy: A Comparative Study on the Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Copper(II) TPP-Sesamol and Copper(II) TPP-Zingerone., Rebecca I. Rogovich Champin
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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A Study of Antidepressive Impacts After Dextromethorphan Administration in a Learned Helplessness Rodent Model, Adam Romano
Department: Neuroscience

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A Girl's Girl: Media Analysis of Intersectionality in the Barbie Movie, Lily Romo
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Identity and the Shadow of Charisma: The Gap Between Bureaucracy and Need, Colson Rudd
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Victorians and Video Games: Exploring Historical Education Through Video Games in the 1851 Great Exhibition, Adam M. Ryan
Department: History; English

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Etsujin: An Exploration of Gender and Player Choice, Harper Ryan
Department: English

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Exploring the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Africa, Muhammad Moustafa Saadi
Department: Economics

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Narrating Pain Beyond the Binary: Exploring Trans-dimensional Approaches to Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Jae M. Samples
Department: Psychology; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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Building A College Recommender System, Bitania Ketema Samuel
Department: Computer Science

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Reaching for Soft Mangoes: A Collection of Poems on the Exploration of Puerto Rican Identity Through Generations, Liz Santiago
Department: English

"Who's Coming?": An Analysis of External Variables Affecting Sexual Satisfaction & Orgasm in Sexually Active Adults, Rhianna Sarac
Department: Psychology

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Mindful Meals: Navigating Cognitive Dissonance in Attitudes Towards Animals and Dietary Preferences, Courtney Schmitz
Department: Psychology

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Identifying Candidate Loci for Selection in the Antarctic Midge, Belgica antarctica, Jacob Schwartz
Department: Biology

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The Farm: A Screenplay, Laura E. Sevilla
Department: English

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Bickering and Banter: Im/Politeness Theory in Aristophanic and Terentian Comedies, Katherine Shambaugh
Department: Classical Studies

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The Final Frontier of Diplomacy: Analyzing the Intersection of Space Policy and Private Corporations, Holly Shaum
Department: Political Science

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Unraveling the Effects: Examining the Dodd-Frank Act’s Influence on the Quality of Mortgage Lending and Market Dynamics, Mitchel Shelman
Department: Business Economics

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A Rhetorical Analysis of Chinese Netizens' Use of Artistic Expression to Advocate for Social Change in Response to the Chained Woman Case, Kennedy Shelton
Department: Communication Studies; Chinese Studies

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“Shades of Pemberley”: Transformation and Preservation through Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Emma Shinker
Department: English; History

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Taiwan: Public Diplomacy and Foreign Perception, Elijah W. Shoaf
Department: Global and International Studies; Political Science

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Characterization of Oxidation-Prone Cysteines in Microbial Thioredoxin Reductases, Abigail Showalter
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Exploring the Implications of Design Choices in UI/UX Design, Safal Shrestha
Department: Computer Science

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“What has become of our bodies?”: Butoh as a Mobilizer of Healing, Cultural History, and Dance Accessibility, Gracie D. Shreve
Department: Theatre and Dance

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Abundance and Ecotypes of the Culex pipiens Complex in Carrollton, Ohio, Haidyn O. Shuman
Department: Biology

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The Catalysts of Prosperity: An Exploration of the Impact of Financial Development on Economic Growth in Nepal, Rehann Silvanus
Department: Economics

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Exploring the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence through Approaches of Chatbot Models, Bryson Simpson
Department: Computer Science

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Soak Up the Sun: Exploring the Ability of Quantum Dots to Increase PAR Transmission in Seaman Corporation’s Dura-Grow Greenhouse Film to Improve Plant Growth, Mary E. Sirois
Department: Chemistry

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Bills, Bias, and Labor Market Outcomes: Examining U.S. Transgender Workers’ Economic Experiences During The 2020s Rise of Anti-Transgender Legislation, Vonne Slayden
Department: Economics

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A First-Class Yiddisha Tone: An Investigation of Irving Berlin’s Jewish Novelty Songs, Anya Smith
Department: Music

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A Treacherous and Narrow Path: Examining the Economic Views of Father Charles Coughlin, Connor Smith
Department: History

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Investigating the Role of the RNA-binding Protein Nab2 in Pre-mRNA Splicing in Drosophila melanogaster, Emma Smith
Department: Biology

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Discovering the Most Practical Solution to Cyberbullying: A Study on Eliminating the Negative Impact of Yik Yak’s Anonymity, Kenzie Smith
Department: Communication Studies

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Expanding the Limits of Storytelling: An Imaginative Exploration of the Interpretive Impact of Stories in Entertainment, Art, Media, and Life, Kiera Smith
Department: Global Media and Digital Studies

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Evaluating Effective Components of Educational Environmental Signage for Application at the William J. Robertson Nature Preserve, Oliver Snow
Department: Environmental Studies

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Economics of Animation: Role of the Animation Industry in Promoting Development, David Sokurovi
Department: Economics; Statistical and Data Sciences

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How Does the Introduction of Airbnb Affect the Pricing of Hotels?, Brennan South
Department: Business Economics

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Mobility Assessment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Within Soil Systems, Jameson Sprankle
Department: Chemistry; Geology

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Perceptions in Advertising: An Examination of Body Diversity, Consumer Responses, and Preferences, Rosa Spurgeon
Department: Business Economics

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Sentiments, Emma Staggs
Department: Art and Art History

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Spartan and Elean Relations during the 5th Century BCE: How Elis Challenged Spartan Hegemony in the Peloponnese, Casey Steffen
Department: Classical Studies

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Digital Stimuli in Visual Behavioral Research: Effects, Prevalence, and Development of Alternative Methods, Henry Louis Steinmetz
Department: Biology

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Digital Stimuli in Visual Behavioral Research: Effects, Prevalence, and Development of Alternative Methods, Henry Louis Steinmetz
Department: Biology

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Regulating the Digital Frontier: A Comparative Analysis of Bitcoin Regulatory Policy in El Salvador and the Central African Republic, Earl Steve Stephens III
Department: Political Science

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Toward Demonstrating the Synthetic Utility of 7-substituted-quinolin-2(1H)-ones in Organic Synthesis, Jason R. Stewart
Department: Chemistry

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Internal Gods: A Spiritual Journey, Kyra E. Stief
Department: Art and Art History

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Investigating Physiological Abnormalities Induced by Contaminated Aquatic Sites in Freshwater Fish Across Northeast Ohio, Kyle Stringer
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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An Animation in a Picture: Creating a short animation from a single image using digital image processing methods, Ellie Stroke
Department: Computer Science

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The Association Between Adult ADHD Symptoms and Insecure Attachment Representations, Jack A. Sweeney
Department: Psychology

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Exploring Swarm Behavior for Artistic Rendering: From Abstract Art to Targeted Image Rendition, Aryan Tamrakar
Department: Computer Science

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The Coevolution of Humankind and Lake Erie – Past, Present, and Future Interactions, Natalie Tanner
Department: Earth Sciences; Sociology and Anthropology

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Religious Trauma and Identity: The Importance of Community, Emma Teichert
Department: Religious Studies

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Cytotoxicity of Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers on Staphylococcus Aureus, Makeda Tekelmichael
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cytotoxicity of Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers on Staphylococcus Aureus Cells, Makeda Tekelmichael
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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“Should I Stay or Should I Go”: How Spain’s Religious Minorities Were Able to Survive in the Early Modern Period, Ryan C. Tepperman
Department: Religious Studies; Spanish

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Do Instances of Fan Racism in Games Impact the Representation and Earnings of Black Players Compared to Statistically Similar White Players in the Top European Soccer Leagues?, Endrias Tesfaye
Department: Economics

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What is the Impact of Marital Status on Women’s Labor Force Participation in Ethiopia?, Simon Tesfaye
Department: Economics

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On Thinning Ice: A Geoscientific Perspective on the Politics of Resource Exploration in a Changing Arctic, Athena Tharenos
Department: Earth Sciences

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In Balance with This Life, This Death: An Analysis of the Evil of Death and the Ways in Which Death Leads to Meaning, Gabriel Thomas
Department: Philosophy

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Neuroscience and Public Health: Exploring the Neuroscience of Motivation and Consumption as a Tool for Developing Food Desert Interventions, Tyara Thompson
Department: Neuroscience

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Divided Government and Decision Units: An Examination of Foreign Policy Deliberations in the French Executive, Abigail Grace Thomson
Department: Global and International Studies; French and Francophone Studies

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Resilience in Food Agricultural Industries: Evaluating the Impact of Input Factors and Supply Chain Dynamics, Mariia Tkach
Department: Economics

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Oral Health and Quality of Life in a Rural Older Adult Population, Claire Tobin
Department: Biology

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"I Know Where That Happened!": How Local Museums Interact with Their Communities, Diana Tobin
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Mycenaean Trade in The Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age, Ryan Tompkins
Department: Archaeology; Classical Studies

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Sustainability Information and Food Choices: The Role of Self-Efficacy, Climate Change Attitudes, and Price, Ethan B. Treadwell
Department: Psychology

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Investigating How Multiple Concussions Affect Executive Functioning in Young Adults, Nick Tress
Department: Neuroscience

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How Distance from “Home” Affects an NBA Teams Overall Win Percentage, Tyler Trevillian
Department: Statistical and Data Sciences

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Pluralistic, Inclusive, Global Engagement in Support of American Youth, Evelyn Trumpey
Department: Global and International Studies

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The Musée du Quai Branly: Applying Decolonial Practice in a Modern Ethnographic Museum, Delaney Tubbs
Department: History

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Nature and the Mind: Understanding the Influence, Isaac Tuch
Department: Psychology

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A Surge of Personality or A Bureaucratic Struggle? How Presidential Personality Affected the Influence of Bureaucratic Politics in Troop Surge Decisions, Jacob Ullom
Department: Political Science

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The Risk Society: Understood Through Review of Large Volume Petroleum Tank Fires, Jacob Van Der Hyde
Department: Environmental Studies

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Electric Exegesis: An Investigation into Transforming Entanglements of Cyberpunk Fiction, Benjamin A. Van Horssen
Department: English; Statistical and Data Sciences

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Investigating Whether the Product Selectivity Increases with Steric Bulk of Aniline R-Groups in an Isoelectronic Series, Marisol Grace Varela Ausec
Department: Chemistry

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Synthesis of 7-Substituted Quinolinones from Meta-Substituted Anilines: Investigating Whether the Product Selectivity Increases with Steric Bulk of Aniline R-Groups in an Isoelectronic Series, Marisol Grace Varela Ausec
Department: Chemistry

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Hero, Villain, Victim Policy Narratives on Automatic Voter Registration: Which Narrative is the Most Persuasive?, John Varley
Department: Political Science

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Quantifying Pollen Carryover by Tracking Individual Pollen Grains: An Exploration Of The Quantum Dot Application, Ann Venditti
Department: Biology

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Beyond Assumptions: Friendship Maintenance in Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Transgender/Gender Diverse People, Samuel Veon
Department: Psychology

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Exploring the Increased Utilization of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Celebrities in Commercial Brand Strategy, Zion Vital
Department: Global Media and Digital Studies

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To Be Young, Gifted and Black: The Contributions of Racial Centrality, Parental Social Support and Academic Motivation on the Academic Engagement of Black Undergraduate Students., Alex Walker
Department: Psychology

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The Enduring Connection: Redlining, Race, and the Ongoing Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Among Black Women, Liam Adrian Walker
Department: Business Economics

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Grief in Prison: How Incarceration Shapes Inmates Experiences with Loss, Anna Walsh
Department: History; Sociology and Anthropology

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One Yarn Below, Zhongting Wang
Department: English

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Baes of a Feather Flock Together: Comparing Preferences of Personality and Value Similarity in Romantic Relationships, Takuma Warren
Department: Psychology

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Investigating the Interplay Between RNR, Tsa1, and the Thioredoxin System and Their Effect on Cell Cycle Regulation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Malaika Webb
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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How Gender Framing Affects the Success of Women’s Rights Movements, Ella E. Weber
Department: Political Science

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Short- and Long-term Impacts of the Birthing Process on Infants and Mothers: an Investigation into Local and Global Trends, Eleanor Weiker
Department: Biology

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Holocaust Memory through Operatic Performance: An Examination of the Evolving Representation of the Holocaust in Operas through the 20th and 21st Centuries, Lilah Weiss
Department: Music

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How the Ban of the Shift Affected Pitchers in the MLB, Elijah Westrick
Department: Mathematics

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Public Health and Propaganda: How the PRC Mobilized the Masses for Preventative Healthcare During the Maoist Period, 1949-1976, Alexander W. White
Department: History

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The Thinking Machine: An Exploration of Consciousness and its Application to Artificial Intelligence, Simon White
Department: Philosophy

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Redeeming Disability Representation in the Horror Genre: Can Horror Be Saved From Itself?, M. Whitlock
Department: English

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An Analysis of Stratigraphic, Paleoecologic, and Geochemical Variability in the "Squaw Bay Formation," Michigan Basin, Ainsley Wiesner
Department: Earth Sciences; Geology

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The Oral Tradition as a Literary Device through the Indigenous Feminist Perspective, Isabella Claire Wild
Department: English