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 2017
Chemical Simulations of Cyanomethanimine in Interstellar Medium, Matthew T. Webb
Login Password Storage and Security on a Windows 7 Device, Jamie A. Weiss
Discrimination Against Women in the Sport Industry, Kelsey Whalen
Taking Suggestions: Benefit and Application of Progressive Rock, MJ White
Economic & Human Rights Development in India: A Look at the Effectiveness of Affirmative Action for Scheduled Castes, Jamie H. Witherall
Jacqueline du Pré: Her Influence on the Acceptance of Women in Classical Music, A Creative Thesis, Abigayle L. Witt
Integrating Self-Compassion and Mindfulness into the American Education System, Abbie Young
Honors Theses from 2016
Academic Mentorship in Honors, Victoria L. Abbott
Does the Music Really Matter?, Anna Adkins
The Effects of the Alexander Technique on the Performance of Music Students, Heather Amos
"El Bloqueo" and the Initial Changes to Expect in Cuba Following its Repeal, Justin B. Asher
Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies: Treating Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autumn K. Baisden
The Hard Road to Higher Education: United States Veterans in College, Justin T. Baldwin
Elephant Lifeguards: Working with Park Management to Reduce Poaching in Kafue National Park, Zambia, Rebecca M. Banks
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Commercial DNA Swabs and Kits, Shelby L. Banks
Isolating Factors that Influence Grazing Patterns in Dairy Cattle, Julia N. Barney Mrs.
A Study of Police Brutality and Excessive Use of Force: A Mock Trial Case Problem, Matthew I. Boggs
Research Methods Used to Study Pharmacological Intervention of Nicotine-Induced Breast Cancer Formation and Metastasis, Bethany Breakall
Creativity Benefits and the Creativity Crisis, Sarah W. Bucknam
An Artistic and Anthropological Look at the Pottery of the Kichwa, Haley R. Burton
An Examination of the Use of Lethal Force in Policing, Clark J. Cahill
Breaking the Myth of the Audiopile, Steven C. Campbell 5490829
Global Citizenship Preparedness at Eastern Kentucky University and its Benchmark Learning Institutions: Assessing Undergraduate Growth and Social Awareness, Susan P. Campbell
Combating Religious Divisiveness with Cosmopolitanism, Patrick K. Carter
Influencing Factors on End of Life Care Decisions, Ryann N. Conley
History of Education in Oppressed Groups: A Comparative Study of Deaf and Native American Education, Caitlyn J. Cook
Suffering Sappho! Female Friendships in Superhero Comics, 1940s to 1960s and Today, Hannah R. Costelle
The Calusa and Early Spanish Settlement: An Archaeological-Historic Analysis of Early European Contact in Southern Florida, Rylan Cromer
Stronger Together: The Reality of Humanities Curriculum in a STEM Focused Era, Morgan Dalton
Persistence and Variability of Snag Resources at Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Caitlin N. Davis
Oil Dries Used in Arson Scenes: New Absorbent Material, Jessica D. Dove
Legislation to Optimize the Success of Industrial Hemp in Kentucky, Rachel Droege
Xenophobia: Creating a Measurable Scale and Applying it to the 2016 Presidential Candidates, Isis Girgis
What’s The Buzz All About? Creating Understanding of Colony Collapse Disorder, Kristen Marie Gosnell
Mindfulness in Education: A Literary Analysis and Program Proposal, Halle Graham
David Hume and Causation, John B. Hagan
Cultural Appropriation and Fashion: A Line to Clarify the Line, Lauren N. Holloway
A 2000 Year Old Question: A Look at the Resurrection Theory and Those That Oppose It, Shannon E. Horn
Gender Inequality in the Educational Job Market, Rebecca Jaggers
Kentucky Wastewater Treatment Plants and the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Genes, Anthony Jeck
Visual Identity: Creating a Visual Identity for Corbin, Kentucky, Jordan D. Jung
Noise Levels of Factory-Installed Car Stereos, Jared M. Kendrick
Supersymmetry Search at the ATLAS Detector, Joseph E. Lambert
The Canine Genome: Discoveries, Applications, and Future Potential, Rachael Lander
How to Save a Life: The Effect of Message Format and Strength on Persuasiveness in Public Safety Messages, Katherine A. Lauber
Brain Drain vs. Rural Return: Dueling Narratives of Appalachia, Tara E. Leisure
Fabric Wicking with Microfluidics and Immunoassay, Nicole R. Lindsey
Keeping Up with the College Mom, Christina N. Ludwig
Interpreting Federal Funding for Performing Arts: Why It Remains a Necessity, Amy MacAdams
Should bloggers be held to the same standards of defamation as print journalists? A mock trial case., Allie A. Maples
Exposing Modern Day Slavery: A Look at Abolition Efforts in Thailand and the Effects for Future Efforts, Hannah March
Winter Ecology and Behavior of Eastern Towhees at Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Megan Martin
Occupational Differences in Play between Monolingual and Bilingual Children in Kentucky, Miranda Massey
“Keeping Down the Underground:” The Underrated Value of Indie Music Scenes as Economic Development Tools for Small American Cities, Meghan McKinney
Application of Neural Networks for Intelligent Video Game Character Artificial Intelligences, Simon D. Mikulcik
Genealogy, Faith, and the Widows’ Plea: The Widows’ Role in Ancient Israel and Early Christianity, Audrey A. Miller
Are We Serious About Science? A Study on the Prevalence and Method of Teaching Science in K-5, and Associated Influences, Kasondra K. Miller
Teambuilding in the Classroom, Brooke Morris
Cocaine and Massively Multi-user Online Role Playing Games, a Comparison of Two Different Forms of Addiction, Devin Morton
Antibiotic Resistance in Kentucky: Where Do We Go from Here, Kimberly N. Mosley Mrs.
The Health Implications of Nicotine from Cigarette Smoke: Should Third Hand Smoke be a Concern?, Rachel Q. Muir
Use of Force: A Case Study Analysis, Christopher A. Murner
Yoga’s Impact on Chronic Conditions based on the Association with Common Risk Factors., Dominique Norris
From Callboxes to Facebook: An Exploratory Study on the Relationship between Police Reform and Media over Time, Cassandra O'Bryan
Shared Book Reading Practices in the Daycare Setting, Sarah Oliver
The Science of Aging: Defending the Programmed Theory, haley parsons
The Effects of Perceived Socioeconomic Status on Helping Behaviors, Tiffani R. Peel
Family Factors and School, Michael Pierce
"Literally Psycho"--Empathy For Those Who Have None, Through The Use Of Literature, Tyla Poindexter
Constructing a Basketball Offensive System, Christian Pope
A Case Study in Psychopathy: Richard Kuklinski, The Iceman, Jennifer Portman
The Decline of Community-Based Education: One-Room Schoolhouses of Eastern Kentucky, Mallory Puckett
Rescuing Victims of Human Trafficking: Strategies and Solutions, Andrew J. Pullins
Exploring the Intersectional Experiences of Minority Female Authors of Speculative Fiction, Symone Purcell
Establishing the Place of Teen Dating Violence and Young Adult Literature in the Secondary Classroom, Katherine M. Regis
Efficiency in Video Game Code: Is One Method Better Than The Other?, Christopher Reynolds
Beginning Band Pedagogy: Starting Students on the Path to Success, Jordan Riddell
Gunning for Gun Control: A State by State Analysis of the Effects of Gun Control Policies on Firearm Mortality Rates, Jade L. Robinson
Van Gogh: An Exploration of Disorder and Aesthetics, Natalie P. Roglitz
Azrael: Sequel to the Novel Death's Assistant, Eliza Alexandra Scalia
LiveSafe: Increasing Bystander Intervention at Eastern Kentucky University, Katie Victoria Scott
Chronicling the Developments of The Double Reed, Jenna Sehmann
"The Great Debate:" Accounting for Stock Options, Mary R. Short
The Theoretical Application and Comparison of the Olfactory Sensory Organs in Swine vs Canines for Accelerant and Explosives Detection, Naomi M. Sigler
Adaptation Across Time and Platform: Jane Austen in the 21st Century, Claire M. Sketch
Abortion Across America, Amanda D. Smith
Classroom Design, Classroom Management, and the Learning Environment, Wendi Nicole Smith
Presence of Triclosan in Kentucky Waste Water: Medical Implications and the Promotion of Antibiotic Resistance in Aquatic Sediment Bacteria, Austin C. Sparkman
Prejudice and Discrimination: The Prominence and Effects in Schools, Angel D. Spurlock
What Works? A Meta-Analysis of Quantitative Studies Regarding Heroin Policy, Maddy R. Swiney
The Study of Music as a Cultural Occupation: Education and Play For Children Ages Six to Eight, Abigail G. Taylor
A Qualitative Approach to the Study of the Impact of Parental Grief on the Daily Occupations of Three Young Adults, Kaitlyn Todd
1950s and 1960s Television Programming: An Analysis of Television Regulation Codes as a Reflection of the Changing American Mindset, Alexa Lee Turner
Inducing Allicin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, Jessica E. Underwood
Reporting on Fracking, KaLeigh M. Underwood
Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers on Neonatal Jaundice in Saravan, Iran, Allia Vaez
Retinoblastoma: The Silent Childhood Killer, Sarah E. Veach
Students Perceptions of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Impact of Inclusion, Marissa Visse
A Correlative Study of Epidemiological Mortality and Morbidity Rates: Appalachian vs Non-Appalachian Counties within Kentucky, Nicholas E. Vossenberg and Lindsay Calderon
The Gold Standard: Understanding the Impact of Perfectionism on Occupation, Mary E. Wagner
