Seniors in EKU's Honors Program participate in a faculty mentored process that demonstrates the students' ability to locate, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information, in an ethical manner, in order to produce meaningful scholarship. The Honors Senior Thesis, typically a capstone paper or creative project, is the culmination of this process.
Honors Theses from 2013
Educator-Perceived Affects of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Deaf Children: A National Survey Study, Brittany M. Biddle
Diversity in the Elementary Classroom: A Revised Look at the Meaning of “Diversity” and How it Affects Student Dynamics in the Classroom, Allison F. Bourland
Military-Related PTSD: Diagnosis and Treatments An Objective Evaluation, Kelsey A. Brewer
Comparison of Odonata Populations in Natural and Constructed Emergent Wetlands in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, Brittany Ann Brookshire Miss
Bath Salts and You: A look at Synthetic Cathinones, Jeffrey Ryan Burton
Primate Conservation Education: A Review of Efforts Around the World, Arrianne Byrum
When did Science and Religion Become Incompatible?, Erica Campbell
Determining the Distance Traveled by Shrapnel in Suicide Bombings, Nancy B. Canafax
Eugenics: A Study of Society's Determinant of How Far is Too Far, Taylor Clayton
Evaluating Upward Bound Programs, Lauren Cool
Drug Trafficking Related Violence and Corruption Among Specific Populations in Mexico, Matthew B. Courtney
Dystopian Literature in Comparison to Historical Governments, Lauren K. Craycraft
A Comparison of Euthanasia in Humans versus Animals, Emily O. Dames
Exploring Heart Health in Appalachian Kentucky: Preparing Students for a Healthier Future, Michael D. Deaton
The Female Athlete Triad: Prevention by Awareness, Laura E. Dollins
Considerations for rehabilitation and reintroduction of the captive population of Lithobates sevosus, Kearstin L. Edmonds
OCD: What it Really Means, Makenzie J. Feiler
The Application of Economic and Game Theory Principles to a Video Game (Virtual) Economy, Scott Fouse
Biomechanics in Sports and Unfair International Competition, Katherine B. Gross
Sex Trafficking in the United States: Issues of Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnerships, Ethan Guetig
Poverty in Eastern Kentucky: A Study of the Effectiveness of Income Maintenance Programs, Katherine Emily Hall
Handwriting & Type What Does Personality Have To Do With It?, Emily P. Handloser
The Inevitable Integration of the Virtual Classroom, Steven Hogue
The Detriments of Industrial Agriculture versus The Benefits of Sustainable Agriculture, Aliena R. Howard
Great Ape Conservation Movement, Rachel Jackson
A Splash of Pink: The Lack of Women in Aviation, Jessica Jenkins
Transgender Representation in the Media, Jessica N. Jobe
Out of the Classroom Assistance: How it Affects Students and Their Grades, Donovan S. Kerns
Metamorphosis of Self: A Series of Portraits and Poetry, Jadyn N. Kilmon
A Dialogue with the Subconscious: A personal account of using the Tarot as an instrument of Clarity, Christa Kirilenko
The Effects of Hyperhomocysteinemia on Vascular Disease, Philip M. Kyles
Problem Gambling and Criminal Activity, Zachary B. Lamb
Development and Testing of Molecular Resources for the Detection of Freshwater Mussels using Environmental DNA, Sarah M. Larsen
"Bless Their Hearts": HIV/AIDS Related Stigma in the Southern United States, Sarah R. Lavender
Noise Exposure in Richmond, Kentucky, Whitney Luther
A Case Study of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Rebecca Lynch
Adoption and Alloparental Care Across Species, Emily C. Mack
Communication Barriers between Speech-Language Pathologists and Interpreters that Influence Service Delivery, Allison J. Mettey
Exploring Collaboration Patterns Between School-Based Speech Language Pathologists and Music Teachers, Candace Moberly
A Forensic Analysis of Nail Polish Performed with DART Mass Spectrometry, Jennifer Naumovitz
Negative Implications of Using the DSM-IV in Diagnosing Deaf Individuals with Mental Health Needs, Clinton M. Nowicke
The Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction, Christina M. Pelfrey
The Development and Testing of an Assay for Triclosan Resistance in Environmental Samples, Jessie P'Pool
How can Teachers Motivate Students to Read? A Comparison of Recommended Reading Motivation Strategies and their Real-Life Application, Katherine R. Reynolds
From Frontier Politics to the National Stage: The Development of Social and Political Patterns in the Todd Family of Lexington, KY, Ashley K. Ricks
Winglets and Aspect Ratio: Induced Drag Reduction for Balsa Wood Gliders, William A. Roberts
Fructose - Sweet Problems Ahead, Agathe Roubert
Distributions of the Teardrop Darter and the Highland Rim Darter, Endemic to Upper Barren River System, South Central Kentucky and Northern Tennessee, Madeline E. Ruhl
Algae: The panacea for the Worlds Fuel Problems, Brislyn Karr Sizemore
The Student Debt Crisis, Ashley P. Stearns
Psychology of Poster Design: The Power of Color and Other Design Elements, Kelsi B. Strawzell
University Governance: The Presence of a Student Voice, Madelyn K. Street
America's Favorite Store?: A Case Study of the Public Relations Strategies Adopted by the JCPenney Company, Jennifer L. Tincher
Title Goes Here: A Horror Movie Written by EKU Students, Kenna Trent
My Year in Cinema: A Collection of Reviews and an Analysis of Film Criticism, Adam Turner
Success and the Balance of Commitment and Time: Effects of Perceived Time Management Control on College Student Performance, Ashley Twehues
The Achievement Gap: African American Children in Low-Income Communities, Rachel Urs
Reverse Transcription PCR, Subcloning, and Bacterial Expression of Human Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), Christina Von Handorf
The Experiences of Hispanics In Healthcare: Understanding Perspectives of Client and Therapist Through an Occupational Science Framework, Alexa B. Weigel
Estrogen’s Regulatory Effect on Myosin Heavy Chain Alpha, a Contractile Protein in the Heart, Alexandra P. Whitaker
Comparisons of Three Global Models of Earth's Magnetosphere During Quiet Geomagnetic Times, Molly K. Williams
A Comparative Look at Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Empirical Data vs. Personal Soldier Blogs, Emily B. Wireman
Unique Properties of Narrative in Video Games, Brian S. Wise
Verlan: Instrument in the Quest for Maghrébin Identity, Erin P. Woloschek
Predicting the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament: A Method to the Madness of March, Kyle T. Wood
Fast Food vs. Healthy Food Eating For Your Future: How To Eat Healthy On A College Budget., Dongxue Zhang
Examining Representations of the un-Christian Paradigm in C.S. Lewis’ "The Chronicles of Narnia", Hannah J. Zimmerman
Honors Theses from 2012
Defining Career Options through Experiential Education for International Students, Saemi An
The Medical Culture of Appalachia, Chelsea A. Atwater
No Matter What, We Are Friends, Sara Bunch
IPads in the Elementary Classroom, Michelle A. Butler
Desdemona's Handkerchief, Othello's Sword: The Genetic and Gendered Roots of Oppression in Early American History, Zac S. Caldwell
Farm and Family, Lizbeth N. Campbell
Unexpected Benefits of Study Abroad, Melissa Capella
ITGA: Connecting Universities with Their Communities and Students, Erica Childress
Parent Involvement: What It Does For a Child in School: A Review of the Literature, Ariel P. DeMoisey
True Colors, Catelyn R. DeSanto
The Potential of Fan Fiction as an own Industry of its Own, Patrick Emery
Guide To A Thriving Life, Amanda Fette
"Painting" On Skin, Alexandra R. Fletcher
Sound Quality of Stringed Instruments as Related to Price, Allison C. Galassie
The Role of War in the Evolution of American Avant-Garde Poetry, Kelsey Gilbreath
Presidential Ghosts: The Role and Influence of the Presidential Speechwriter, Bethany E. Goad
Does a "Bomber's Signature" Exist Within a Group?: The Search for an Answer Through the Eric Rudolph Cases, Christina M. Gowen
A Look at How to Improve Language for Deaf Children, Renee Grice
Kentucky Wetland Rapid Assessment Method is Validated by Avian Species Associations at Forested Ephemeral Wetlands, Natalie Grosser
New Media: Mobilizing Demonstrators in Iran, Tunisia and Egypt, Patricia D. Hart
Daubert v Frye: A State by State Comparison on Expert Qualification, Rachel J. Hepburn
Method Validation of Caffeine ELISA for Raw Waters, Julie C. Hickerson
Social Media: The Business Gateway to Consumer Goodwill, Michael J. Higgins
Dental Health Among the Kentucky Adena, Bernadette M. Johnson
Gender and World Myth: Looking for Similarities Between Disparate Cultures, Alisha R. Jones
Microchemical Testing on Paint Samples in Forensic Science, Natalie K. Jones
Christianity and Evolution Theory: How they can coexist in harmony, Erika Kelly
Anaïs Nin, the Feminine Voice and Erotic Literature, Elizabeth Kissel
The Use of Applied Behavior Analysis in Treatment and Intervention for Individuals with Autism, Diana E. Kithcart
What Happens Here Stays Here...or Does it? A Look into the History of Organized Crime in Newport, Kentucky., Renee M. Kling
