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.

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Honors Theses from 2019

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The Effects of Cancer Treatments on the Work Performance of Career Firefighters, Chad A. Gosnell

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How to Catch a Fraudster: A Study of Personality Traits Indicative of Fraud, Autumn Gover

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The Intertwine: Religious Healing and Mundane Medicine in the Ancient Roman World, William M. Griffith

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Perceptions of Safety from School Resource Officers, Jacob Hays

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Bridging the Gap: Creating Inclusivity in the Classroom for Gifted and Talented Students, Malorie M. Hegge

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“Can I be something more than the worst thing I had ever done?”: The Difficulties of Reentry after Incarceration in Kentucky, Larissa DM Heslop

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Antibiotic Resistance; a Global Crisis, Isabella D. Hobbs

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Hermaphroditism and the Rhetoric of Shifting Sexual Identity in Early Modern Europe, Thomas Hudson

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A Bold Impact: How Printmaking Shaped the Early Modern World, James Harrison Hunt

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Do Negative Perceptions of Students' Built Environment Affect Their Health Status?, Karissa Hunt

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The Show Must Go On: A Documentary Exploring the Benefits of Theater Programs for Children, Emily Hutchison

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Urban Raccoon Damage in Fayette and Surrounding Counties of Central Kentucky, Seth Johnson

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Angst Amongst the Colonels: The Prevalence of Test Anxiety at EKU, Kaitlyn P. Josselyn

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“All They Know is What They See”: Media Representation and Cultural Identity in the Age of the International Sojourn, Sarah Kelley

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Reactions to and the Effects of September 11th, 2001 on Individuals in the Cincinnati Area., Emmalee Kempf

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An Experiment of Modern Music: An Application of the Modern Production and Distribution of Independent Music, Jesse W. Klapheke

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All Parts and Parcels: Unpacking and Analyzing Kentucky Education Reform, Matthew A. Lee

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Fragments of an Overcrowded Mind, Victoria N. Long

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A Redesign of Climbing Gear, Justin B. Lutz

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Bridging the Gap: Developing the Soft Skills Desired in New Business Graduates, Kelsey L. Maness

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Homo Sum: The Metaphysical Anthropology of Liberalism, Arthur Martin

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Disrupting Democracy: The Impact of Natural Resources on the Development of Post-U.S.S.R. Countries, Taelor G. Martin

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The Road to the Championship Ring: An Exploration of Sabermetrics' Impact on the Houston Astros, Jenna A. McGuire

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Regaining Religious Power Along the Peyote Way Road, Alana McKnight

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Perceptions of Eating Disorders Among College Students, Maria N. Mullins

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Various Factors Influencing Honey Bee Health, Ivy P. Neal

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Life Between Nations: Third Culture Kids, Helen C. Neely

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Electroencephalograph Event Related Potential (EEG-ERP) Differences in Working Memory (WM) with Concussions, Jackson Lafeyette O'Daniel

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The Weight of Invisibility: The Effects of Child Brokering on Sibling Relationships, Andrea Patino

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Comparing Annual Climatic Conditions with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreaks in Whitetail Deer Across Eastern Kentucky, Lucas G. Powell

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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses and their Disproportionate Impact on Variant Infrastructures: A GIS Map Comparison of Three Regions., Jenna N. Price

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Occupational Therapy: Benefits of Collaboration in the Interprofessional Community, Samantha D. Puckett

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Disrupting The Traditional Curriculum: A Case For Required Foreign Language Education, Heather Ramsay

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The Underlying Determinants and Impacts of the Substance Abuse Crisis in Knox, Whitley, and Laurel Counties, Mikaela B. Rhodes

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Manipulating Light: Creating a Biomimetic Photonic Crystal Material Inspired by the Chameleon, Love L. Richburg

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The Effects of Culture and Punishment Philosophies on Recidivism: Comparing Prison Systems in the United States and Scandinavia, Alexis Riep

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Russia, Ukraine, and Crimea: Nationality, Sovereignty, and Perspectives, Reagan E. Roberts

Is Mild Hearing loss really as Mild as it sounds?, Haley Robinson

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The Effects of pEMF on Performance, Henry S. Robinson

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More Than a Lady: How Jane Austen’s Works Impacted the Role of Women in English Society in the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries, Chloe E. Rojas Ms.

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Analyzing Oral Health Perceptions to Create Targeted Messages in Appalachia, Ciara F. Sandefur

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Adolescents and Snapchat: Uncovering the Associations Between Social Media Behaviors and Mental Health, Krystiana Scott

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Rights of Student-Athletes: A Case for Compensation, Tucker M. Seidt

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Improving Medication Adherence in Diabetic Patients Through the Use of Technology, Stacie Sennett

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The Appalachian Dilemma: An Ethical Debate on Genetic Therapy and Genetic Enhancement, Haley M. Sizemore

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Reducing Bias in Forensic Science, Ruth M. Speidel

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Human Trafficking in the American Midwest: Causes, Concerns, and Effects, Anna Elaine Stamper

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"We Asked 100 People": The Perpetuation of Cultural Stereotypes Through the Portrayal of Contestants on "Family Feud", Jordan C. Stewart

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Using LiDAR to Constrain Groundwater Models of an Isolated Ridgetop Wetland in the Daniel Boone National Forest to Quantify Hydrological Connectivity, Selsey A. Stribling

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Magnetism and Feminism: Identifying the Marginalized Women of Physics, Katherine Stuart

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Humanitarian Aid in Haiti: Friend or Foe?, Samantha L. Tamplin

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Understanding Evolutionary Relationships Between Sedges Genus Rhynocospora, Abidell T. Thomas

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Security in Semi-Public Spaces: Redefining Legal Gray Areas, Ashley Thompson

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Just Breathe: A Comparison of Smoking and Meditation, Rosemary Thompson

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The '24' Effect: How entertainment media affects the public perception of torture, Thien-Kim T. Tran

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Disruption in Finance: Blockchain’s Financial Applications and Implications on Society, Alexander Vasquez-Solis

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Sensory Processing Disorder in Early Childhood: Examining Cohesion Among Service Providers, Rachel L. Vickers

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Advancements in Construction Technology and How They Are Improving the Safety of the Industry in America, Logan Watkins

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The Exemplary Coach, Catherine N. Wibbels

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Reality Versus Fantasy: An Analysis of Emergency Management Practices Portrayed in Disaster Movies, Lisa Wier

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What is There and What is Missing?: Resource Accessibility for LGBTQ+ College Students in Kentucky, Megan Wilhoite

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Fear of Missing Out and it’s Causes within Adolescents, Micaela E. Wilhoite

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3D Printing and Occupational Therapy: The Process of 3D Printing Adaptive Devices, Amber K. Willett

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The Effect of Personality Types on Social Networking Use among Adolescents, Hannah Williams

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How Music Students Self-Perceive Talent and How It Influences Practice Sessions, Sarah E. Wilson

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Lessons for Companies Operating in a #MeToo World, Cassidy D. Woosley

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Table 42 Needs Ranch: Working Memory and Waiters, Austin D. Yowler

Honors Theses from 2018

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Examining Trends of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Drug Overdoses in Kentucky, Shalomel Achi

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Give Me a Break: The Effects of Recess in Rural Elementary Schools, Nancy E. Allen

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Art Appeal: A Study of How the Arts Improve Public Education and Create Well Rounded Learners, Bethany Aslinger

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From God to Pennywise: The Evolution of Horror, Tyson C. Barnett

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Insuring Intelligence: Underwriting Autonomous Vehicles, Alexander J. Barton

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Views from Above: Recent Forest History in the Far North of Madagascar, Nathanael R. Bartosch

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The Effects of the Relationship Between Racism and the Environment on Personal Health, Hannah M. Batsche

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Perceived Stress Associated with Academic Major, Abigail Belt

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Herzberg's Two Factor Theory of Motivation: A Generational Study, Daniel T. Bevins

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Is Organic Food More Nutritious?, Allyson Bridewell

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GEOCHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATERS AND GROUNDWATER AT EKU’S MEADOWBROOK FARM, MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, Reid E. Buskirk

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From Fan Fiction to Television: Slash Fan Fiction, the Fandom, and Affecting the Source Material, Jacquee D. Cantrell

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Crime and Conviction: Utilizing Infrared Spectroscopy for Polymer Evidence in Forensic Science, Jessica Carlotti

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Abstract Assassination: How Police Militarization Has Contributed to the Rise of “Swatting”, Lucas A. Carrico

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The United States Homeland Security Enterprise: An Analysis of the Media’s Impact on Law Enforcement Agencies, Makenzie D. Case

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Advertising in a World Full of Human Trafficking: How Advertising and Human Trafficking Coincide, April M. Cherry

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The History of the Future: A Creative 26th Century Article on the 2016 Presidential Election, Spencer J. Chowning

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The Evolving Sex Ratio in Degree Programs, Sierra M. Chugg

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Genomic Analysis of Freshwater Mussels Utilizing the Oxford Nanopore MinION Sequencer, Tanya Cifranik

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Social Outcomes of Therapeutic Recreation Day Camps, Kathryn E. Clark

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Examining Third and Fourth Wave Feminism New Movement or Continuing Saga?, Taylor R. Cochran

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High Intensity Interval Training & Strength Training Benefits: Dose Response and Other Modeling, Kaitlin G. Collier

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Piecing It Together: The Importance of Quilting, Tristan L. Colpitts

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The Emotional Bond Between a Horse and a Child with Autism During Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Sarah K. Cox

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Food Allergies in Children and Manufacturing Processes, Katelyn Craft

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Choices: A Theatrical Creative Research Thesis, Jacqueline C. Daviet, Jacqueline C. Daviet-Harbaugh, and Jacqui Daviet-Harbaugh

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Perceived Characteristics of Successful Healthcare Executives: A Survey of Health Administration Graduates, Emma Davis

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Pain Catastrophizing as a Predictor of Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty Pain: A Meta-Analysis, Savannah D. Day

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Poverty and Eastern Kentucky School Districts: An Analysis of Effective Interventions that Lead to Academic Success, Jessica Dobbs

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Monitoring and Analysis of Total Phosphorus Nutrient Pollution at EKU’s Meadowbrook Farm, Madison County, KY, Caridad Echevarria

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The Physics of Cheerleading: Force Production of Cheerleading Stunts, Kacy Eckley

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Everyday Poetry: Effective Strategies and Concepts Used by Successful Poets Applied to Things Abandoned, Morgan O. Enix

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Progression and Direction of Personal Health Records, Hannah L. Ford