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 2019
What is There and What is Missing?: Resource Accessibility for LGBTQ+ College Students in Kentucky, Megan Wilhoite
Fear of Missing Out and it’s Causes within Adolescents, Micaela E. Wilhoite
3D Printing and Occupational Therapy: The Process of 3D Printing Adaptive Devices, Amber K. Willett
The Effect of Personality Types on Social Networking Use among Adolescents, Hannah Williams
How Music Students Self-Perceive Talent and How It Influences Practice Sessions, Sarah E. Wilson
Lessons for Companies Operating in a #MeToo World, Cassidy D. Woosley
Table 42 Needs Ranch: Working Memory and Waiters, Austin D. Yowler
Honors Theses from 2018
Examining Trends of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Drug Overdoses in Kentucky, Shalomel Achi
Give Me a Break: The Effects of Recess in Rural Elementary Schools, Nancy E. Allen
Art Appeal: A Study of How the Arts Improve Public Education and Create Well Rounded Learners, Bethany Aslinger
From God to Pennywise: The Evolution of Horror, Tyson C. Barnett
Insuring Intelligence: Underwriting Autonomous Vehicles, Alexander J. Barton
Views from Above: Recent Forest History in the Far North of Madagascar, Nathanael R. Bartosch
The Effects of the Relationship Between Racism and the Environment on Personal Health, Hannah M. Batsche
Perceived Stress Associated with Academic Major, Abigail Belt
Herzberg's Two Factor Theory of Motivation: A Generational Study, Daniel T. Bevins
Is Organic Food More Nutritious?, Allyson Bridewell
GEOCHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATERS AND GROUNDWATER AT EKU’S MEADOWBROOK FARM, MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, Reid E. Buskirk
From Fan Fiction to Television: Slash Fan Fiction, the Fandom, and Affecting the Source Material, Jacquee D. Cantrell
Crime and Conviction: Utilizing Infrared Spectroscopy for Polymer Evidence in Forensic Science, Jessica Carlotti
Abstract Assassination: How Police Militarization Has Contributed to the Rise of “Swatting”, Lucas A. Carrico
The United States Homeland Security Enterprise: An Analysis of the Media’s Impact on Law Enforcement Agencies, Makenzie D. Case
Advertising in a World Full of Human Trafficking: How Advertising and Human Trafficking Coincide, April M. Cherry
The History of the Future: A Creative 26th Century Article on the 2016 Presidential Election, Spencer J. Chowning
The Evolving Sex Ratio in Degree Programs, Sierra M. Chugg
Genomic Analysis of Freshwater Mussels Utilizing the Oxford Nanopore MinION Sequencer, Tanya Cifranik
Social Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Day Camps, Kathryn E. Clark
Examining Third and Fourth Wave Feminism New Movement or Continuing Saga?, Taylor R. Cochran
High Intensity Interval Training & Strength Training Benefits: Dose Response and Other Modeling, Kaitlin G. Collier
Piecing It Together: The Importance of Quilting, Tristan L. Colpitts
The Emotional Bond Between a Horse and a Child with Autism During Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Sarah K. Cox
Food Allergies in Children and Manufacturing Processes, Katelyn Craft
Choices: A Theatrical Creative Research Thesis, Jacqueline C. Daviet, Jacqueline C. Daviet-Harbaugh, and Jacqui Daviet-Harbaugh
Perceived Characteristics of Successful Healthcare Executives: A Survey of Health Administration Graduates, Emma Davis
Pain Catastrophizing as a Predictor of Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty Pain: A Meta-Analysis, Savannah D. Day
Poverty and Eastern Kentucky School Districts: An Analysis of Effective Interventions that Lead to Academic Success, Jessica Dobbs
Monitoring and Analysis of Total Phosphorus Nutrient Pollution at EKU’s Meadowbrook Farm, Madison County, KY, Caridad Echevarria
The Physics of Cheerleading: Force Production of Cheerleading Stunts, Kacy Eckley
Everyday Poetry: Effective Strategies and Concepts Used by Successful Poets Applied to Things Abandoned, Morgan O. Enix
Progression and Direction of Personal Health Records, Hannah L. Ford
Conquering Chronic Disease: Community Health Worker Training and Quality Standards, Mariko Garrison
Millennial Management Students: How Learning Expectations and Preferences in the Classroom Apply to HR Training Programs, Nicole Goderwis
Impacts of Disability Inclusion in International Advertising, Angelica J. Graham
The Race to Zero: Carbon Neutral Construction for Residential Buildings, Josh Grove
Interpretation versus Authenticity: A Musician’s Guide to Realizing the Score, Mary Haddix
Social Music: Examining Social Media Engagement and Artistic Satisfaction in the Music Industry, Madison Harris
Optimization of Camera Trapping Methods for Surveying Mesopredators in the Appalachian Foothills, Courtney R. Hayes
Ripple Effect: An Examination of Surfing as a Force for Positive, Lasting Personal and Societal Change, Sam A. Hayworth
'Make America White Again:' Donald Trump and the Use of Explicit Racism in the 2016 General Elections, Megan L. Helton
An Undergraduate’s Guide to Trumpet Repertoire, Corey A. Hermens
The Integration of the Internet and Communication Theory in Nonprofit Fundraising: A Case Study, Jenna Hicks
When Law Enforcement and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Meet: ASD Knowledge and Confidence in Law Enforcement Officers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Nicholas P. Hoffmann
Apple iCloud: Securing Your Data, Dominic X. Holt
The Quest to Find Amphibian Species in Eastern Kentucky Streams Utilizing eDNA Sampling Methods, Taylor M. Howell
Evan Shellington v. Danny Blevins: A Legal Malpractice Mock Trial Case Problem, Laura F. Jackson
Hybridizing Conductive Polymers with Self-Assembling Peptides for Biomedical Applications, Lauren D. Jenkins
Fast Drivers, Slow Progress: An Investigation of Evidence-Based Protocols in Kentucky Emergency Medical Services, Stuart Jones
Predictive Factors for Sustaining an Injury in Collegiate Athletes, Samantha B. Josselyn
Recognizing the Beauty and Science of Diversity: A Tale of Orchidaceae, Claire M. Kelley
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sylvia Plath and Virginia Woolf, Molly King
Overworked and Underpaid: Examining Turnover in Community Corrections, Tristan D. King
Characterizing Thermophiles: A Study of Thermostability in Malate Dehydrogenase, Amanda C. Macke
Relativism in modern society, MIles E. Manuel
The Physiological Effects of Whey Protein Supplementation, Taylor Matthews
Camp is for the Counselor: Developing Workforce Skills for the Future, Callie McMullin
The Internet of Things: The History and Future of Internet-Connected Devices, Austin Connor McQueen
Parental Loss During Childhood: Increases the Likelihood of Anxiety and Depression in Adulthood, Kalinda C. Morgan
Women's Music Training in the Italian Orphanage, Abriel Newberry
Authenticity Versus Practicality: Maintaining Era Accuracy While Creating a “Transforming” Theatrical Costume, Abigail Newquist
Medical Tourism: Health Effects of a Growing Global Economy, Odara Oliveira
Beautiful, Accessible, Medicine: The Healing Power of Poetry as Evidence in my chapbook – Flowers and Weeds, Destinee K. Ott
Consumer Behavior and Pharmaceutical Pricing: Correlations and Trends, Lexie E. Parks
Peer Evaluations: How Identity Shifts Judgment, Jamie C. Pennell
Intense Musical Experience: The Next Big Thing in Therapy, Theodore A. Petit
Understanding Mass Incarceration: The Production of a Racial Caste System, Juana Pina
Sexism of Anorexia Nervosa, Kamela Popiwczak
Effects of the Medicare Wage Index on Healthcare in Central Appalachia, Devin Poynter
Analyzing the Benefits of Occupational Therapy within Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review, Erin E. Pyle
Stigma in Cinema: Mental Illness' Representation in Film, Mayson C. Rainwater
Creativity in Training: The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity's Approach to Consultant Training, Jessica Ralston 2272230
Traditional Art Therapy Techniques versus Digital Art Therapy Techniques: A Comparison using Sand Play, Kaitlyn Ralston
The Price of Fashion, Ashley Lauren Reaves
An Analytical Evaluation of the Mechanics of Weights and Cables, Mason A. Reeves
Activism as a Source of Strength for Black College Students at Predominately White Institutions, Caroline M. Reid
Her Choice, Emma C. Roach-Barrette
Help Wanted: More Mental Health Trained School Nurses, Emily Rose
By Birth, By Blood, By Politics: A Tale of American Citizenship and Immigration, Omar A. Salinas Chacón
Closing the Gap in Missed Instruction: An Examination of NTI Days and Other Alternative Methods, Kelsey R. Sasko
Charter Schools in Kentucky, Kelsey G. Schmiade
Post-feminist Visibilities in Modern Advertising Techniques, Jamie Schneider
Historical Text and Historical Archaeology: Hunting the Narrative of Kievan Rus, Ivory M. Spears
Richmond Kentucky, Sprawl, and a Problem with Access, Spencer Stelzer-Weise
Stability and Control in Life: The Mediating Role of Locus of Control between Social Resources, Shelby L. Strong
Cracking the Code: How to Close the Gender Gap in Information Technology, Caroline O. Stuhr
Theology to Biology: Evaluating the Circumstance of Sexual Orientation, Cody Sutphin
Medical Marijuana: The Tip of The Iceberg, Brianna K. Turner
The Relationship Between Place and Depression: The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Mental Health in McCreary County, Kentucky, Beth A. Vanover
