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
Disrupting Democracy: The Impact of Natural Resources on the Development of Post-U.S.S.R. Countries, Taelor G. Martin
The Road to the Championship Ring: An Exploration of Sabermetrics' Impact on the Houston Astros, Jenna A. McGuire
Regaining Religious Power Along the Peyote Way Road, Alana McKnight
Perceptions of Eating Disorders Among College Students, Maria N. Mullins
Various Factors Influencing Honey Bee Health, Ivy P. Neal
Life Between Nations: Third Culture Kids, Helen C. Neely
Electroencephalograph Event Related Potential (EEG-ERP) Differences in Working Memory (WM) with Concussions, Jackson Lafeyette O'Daniel
The Weight of Invisibility: The Effects of Child Brokering on Sibling Relationships, Andrea Patino
Comparing Annual Climatic Conditions with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreaks in Whitetail Deer Across Eastern Kentucky, Lucas G. Powell
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses and their Disproportionate Impact on Variant Infrastructures: A GIS Map Comparison of Three Regions., Jenna N. Price
Occupational Therapy: Benefits of Collaboration in the Interprofessional Community, Samantha D. Puckett
Disrupting The Traditional Curriculum: A Case For Required Foreign Language Education, Heather Ramsay
The Underlying Determinants and Impacts of the Substance Abuse Crisis in Knox, Whitley, and Laurel Counties, Mikaela B. Rhodes
Manipulating Light: Creating a Biomimetic Photonic Crystal Material Inspired by the Chameleon, Love L. Richburg
Russia, Ukraine, and Crimea: Nationality, Sovereignty, and Perspectives, Reagan E. Roberts
Is Mild Hearing loss really as Mild as it sounds?, Haley Robinson
The Effects of pEMF on Performance, Henry S. Robinson
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.
Analyzing Oral Health Perceptions to Create Targeted Messages in Appalachia, Ciara F. Sandefur
Adolescents and Snapchat: Uncovering the Associations Between Social Media Behaviors and Mental Health, Krystiana Scott
Rights of Student-Athletes: A Case for Compensation, Tucker M. Seidt
Improving Medication Adherence in Diabetic Patients Through the Use of Technology, Stacie Sennett
The Appalachian Dilemma: An Ethical Debate on Genetic Therapy and Genetic Enhancement, Haley M. Sizemore
Reducing Bias in Forensic Science, Ruth M. Speidel
Human Trafficking in the American Midwest: Causes, Concerns, and Effects, Anna Elaine Stamper
"We Asked 100 People": The Perpetuation of Cultural Stereotypes Through the Portrayal of Contestants on "Family Feud", Jordan C. Stewart
Using LiDAR to Constrain Groundwater Models of an Isolated Ridgetop Wetland in the Daniel Boone National Forest to Quantify Hydrological Connectivity, Selsey A. Stribling
Magnetism and Feminism: Identifying the Marginalized Women of Physics, Katherine Stuart
Humanitarian Aid in Haiti: Friend or Foe?, Samantha L. Tamplin
Understanding Evolutionary Relationships Between Sedges Genus Rhynocospora, Abidell T. Thomas
Security in Semi-Public Spaces: Redefining Legal Gray Areas, Ashley Thompson
Just Breathe: A Comparison of Smoking and Meditation, Rosemary Thompson
The '24' Effect: How entertainment media affects the public perception of torture, Thien-Kim T. Tran
Disruption in Finance: Blockchain’s Financial Applications and Implications on Society, Alexander Vasquez-Solis
Sensory Processing Disorder in Early Childhood: Examining Cohesion Among Service Providers, Rachel L. Vickers
Advancements in Construction Technology and How They Are Improving the Safety of the Industry in America, Logan Watkins
The Exemplary Coach, Catherine N. Wibbels
Reality Versus Fantasy: An Analysis of Emergency Management Practices Portrayed in Disaster Movies, Lisa Wier
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
