Honors College Theses
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Theses from 2022
The Gay Agenda: Being Accepted in Children’s Media, Tiffany Wells
College Students’ Perceptions of Anxiety and Coping: Physical Activity Versus Alcohol Use, John M. Neville
Generation Z’s Proclivity for Technological Communication: An Exploration into its Effects on Employers’ Perceptions of Gen Z and the Intergenerational Workplace, Hannah G. Whitehead
The Cowboy Conundrum: An Examination of Representation Within the Western Film Genre, Madelynn E. Woodard
Theses from 2021
The Effects of a Behavior Analytic Social Skills Group on School-Aged Children's Social Skills in a Classroom Setting, Rebecca A. Anderson
Effects of anharmonicity in a Dual-Sagnac interferometer, Stephen Thomas
An Anthropological Perspective: The Impact Breastfeeding has on Maternal Mental Health, Olivia J. Keeton
Chatham County Dental Initiative Marketing Support, Brianna L. Shirey
The Effect of Two Aerobic Exercise Modes Utilizing Backwards Strategies on Cognitive Function, Mobility, and Forward Gait in Aging Adults – Two Independent Case Studies, Savannah Elizabeth Lyons
The Efficacy of Scent Lures in Camera Trapping Canis latrans in Southeast Georgia, Catherine E. Miles
Deepfakes Generated by Generative Adversarial Networks, Olympia A. Paul
Non-medical use of ADHD prescription drugs among US college students at a public research university in a small rural town, Laura A. Witteveen
Nurturing Democracy? Mediating between Women Chief Executives and Voter Turnout, Gabrielle A. Peterson
Development of Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies Using Kudzu Starch as a Partial Fat Replacement Ingredient, Saabirah Carr
Forming Cell Structures Using a Coaxial Spinneret and a Three-Dimensional Printer, Kaitlyn A. Antonick
Addressing the Lack of Availability in Diverse Skin Tone Options for Performance Fabric, Jessica Batey
Comparison of Laboratory Measures for Estimations of Body Fat Percentage Against Criterion Multi-Compartment Models, Samantha Estep and Ronald L. Snarr
Audiation and its applications for intonation in beginning band, Jake G. Maine
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis Forming an Interdisciplinary Bridge for Positive Patient Outcomes, Rachel Ann Vaughn
Drink Up: A Study of the Food-Safe Quality of Ceramics Glazes with the Addition of Rutile, Morgan A. Baldinelli
College Students’ Experienced Parenting Style Influences the Level of Difficulty in Career Decision-making, Carlota Cruces Serrano
Unscheduled Events, Stock Returns, and Market Efficiency: A COVID-19 Case Study of Industry Leaders, Nathan R. Durham
Socially Acceptable Alcohol Use: The normalization of binge-drinking and the influences of the COVID-19 pandemic in a college sample., Carter Golembeski
University students’ perceptions of parental discipline techniques: Personal acceptability of the use of corporal punishment, Addison E. Montroy
Can Marketing Content Strategies Help Promote Sustainability On Social Media?: Comparing the Effectiveness of Owned Versus Earned Endorsement, Eilleen R. Plante
A Sign of the Times- How Ethnonationalist Executives Affect Democracy, Adam M. Sikes
INVESTIGATIONS OF THE NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT REGION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS FOR MITIGATION OF GLOBAL WARMING, Richard C. Smith III
High rates of polygyny in tropical Mexico within the native range of Vespula squamosa., Alex K. Snyder and Kevin J. Loope
In the Midst of a Pandemic: Exploring Nursing Students' Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Their Training and Education, Harper C. Lewis
An International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Perspective on Physical Activity Participation Among Children with Cerebral Palsy, Adrenne T. Newell
Molecular Analysis of MCHM Toxicity in Zebrafish, Cassandra Pelton
Understanding the Mechanistic Roles of Integrin Alpha 6 in Tumor Development Using a Humanized Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model System, Ashley B. Williams
A Needs Assessment of Butts County After-School Programs and their Inclusivity, Gracie P. Thompson
The Effect of Fuel Injector Spacing, Angle, and Blowing Ratio on the Fuel Air Mixing Performance of a Scramjet Engine, Jonathan R. Copeland
The Effects of Racial Discrimination on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Students’ Mental Health, Alana M. Hall Ms.
A Forward Genetic Screen to Identify Human Genes of Interest and Their Roles in Ovarian Cancer, Susan A. Ihejirika
Active Measures of Spatial Cognition, Sarah H. Noonan
Evolution of blood-feeding, non-blood-feeding, and mixed populations of Wyeomyia smithii, Abigail N. Martin
Synesthetic Perception: Exploring the Senses of a Synesthete Through Theatrical Art-Wear, Makenna Trujillo
Modal Identification of Gelatinous Structures Using Visio-Based Vibrometry, Kenneth Nwagu
Analysis of Vertical Pressure Vessels on Load Cells: Effect of Decreasing the Leg Length, Joseph Markowich
Effects of Synthetic Estrogen (17α-Ethinyl Estradiol) on Male Fiddler Crab Aggression, Micayla Shirley
Media Representations of LGBT People, Christian Marrero
Police Brutality: Macroeconomic Effects in the United States, Nya Bryant and Kate Perry
Comparison of Various Autonomous Vehicle Self-Navigation Paradigms, Justin McCorkle
Characterization of Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiles in Southeastern Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile) Colonies, Katherine R. Barrs
Membrane Diode for Controllable Delivery of Nicotine and Smoking Cessation Treatment, LaVauria Brown
Feasibility of Using Kudzu Starch to Maintain or Improve the Texture of Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake, Sterling F. Herrin
The Perception of Motherhood through the Smiles and the Spit-up, Sydney M. Forsythe
A Novel Application of Galleria mellonella Larvae to Study Pathogenesis of Rickettsia rickettsii Infection, Jacob M. Jones
Unlearning Myths One Question at a Time, Jessica K. Kolman
A Deep Analysis and Algorithmic Approach to Solving Complex Fitness Issues in Collegiate Student Athletes, Holly N. Puckett
Survey of Dirofilaria immitis in Members of Anopheles quadrimaculatus sensu lato in Southeastern Georgia in the United States of America, Natalie Schaut
Restoration of a Nation, Deshauna Williams
Funtionalization of morphologically different nanoclays for enhanced mechanical properties, Malachi Kent
Read the Room: Exploring the fine line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, Yasmine Leona Mosley
NZE Residential Test Facility analysis throughout summer/winter peak months for Thermal Comfort Prediction, Yearim Yang
Degradation of Plastics in the Environment: A Review on Ecotoxicological Effects, Meghan M. Turner
From Hopscotch to Border Hopping: Assessing the Role of Education as a Catalyst for Child Migration from the Northern Triangle, Taylor A. Close
Groundwater Flushing Time and Vegetation Health in a Georgia Salt Marsh, Jessica R. Ware
Obesity Bias: Bachelor of Science Nursing Student Perceptions, Ashlyn Nicole Beasley
The Scars You Don't See: A Short Story Cycle On Childhood Trauma, Aubrey S. Brumblow
Size and Condition of Seven Coastal Elasmobranchs from Georgia Nursery Areas, Alyssa J. Entrekin
Perceptions of COVID-19 in College Students: Effect on Emotional Well-Being, Mikayla N. Murphy
Multi-axial Measurement of Casting Wall Movement During SGI Solidification and Cooling in the Mold, Jacob Sapp
#Clickbait: Social Media, Attraction, and Relational Development, Albani I. Berryhill
Footloose Business Plan, Ashlyn Sarah Burnsed
Prediction of Days-On-Market for Single-Family Homes in the Housing Market of Savannah, Keagan Galbraith
Defiance: Thomas Hardwick and the Backlash of the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia Politics, Joshua Gee
The New Open Forum: Social Media Use in Georgia Gubernatorial Elections, John Mack
Childhood, Moral Obligation, and the Law in the Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Allison Williams
The Relationship Between Optimism and Perceived Health in Generation-Z An Explanatory Investigation, Natalie D. Woodward
Heart Health: lifestyle factors that influence cardiovascular well-being, Holly K. Sawyer
SuccessWay, Santiago Campo
Development in Singers with Perfectionism, Melody F. White
Exploring the Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Children’s Literacy Skills in Speech-Language Interventions, Samantha Wingate
Investigating the roles of human genes in Drosophila melanogaster, Ashley Avila
Studying the Effectiveness of Code Animation in Teaching Recursive Programming, Jireh Bethely
The Effects of COVID-19 On China’s Luxury Retail Market, Shirlysia D. Daniel
"i won't be silenced.": A Chapbook of Poetry, Marcelene "Marci" Delcampo
Ontological Functionalism: You are an Abstract Computer, William L. Farlow
The Tide Is Coming In: Fort Pulaski's Historical Relationship with Water, Sadie Ingram
Waves: An Exploration of Emotions, Aminatta Mbow
Aircraft Runway Safe Navigation System, David S. Obando Ortegon
A genetic screen to identify the roles of human genes in Drosophila, Lily A. Paculis
Wealth and Poverty within the Prosperity Gospel and the Gospel of Luke, Rachel Rubio
Écorché figures in Mannerism as influenced by the reemergence of systematic human dissection, Megan Tanner
Analysis of Data to Evaluate the Performance of Air Filters Used for Filtering Nanoscale Particles Generated by Smoke, Pascal J. Wagemaker
Perceptions of Asexuality: Comparing Attitudes Toward Different Sexual Orientation Label, Allison Davis
Rites of Passage and Symbols among Nursing Students, Elizabeth J. Ferguson
Modeling the Stock Market Through Game Theory, Kylie Hannafey
Cross-Border Acquisitions: A Country-Level Analysis, Jenny M. Heller
The Magical Path of Hickory Falls: A Children’s Chapter Book, Sydney Kyle
Traits of Religious Leadership, Alex J. Raymond
Does God Condone Assault? How Religious Commitment Impacts Trauma Following Sexual Abuse, Madison Snider
Irish Rock Music Amid a Time of Troubles: Thin Lizzy and U2 as a Bridge during a Time of Division, Jacey L. Thomas
Evolution and development of staminodes in Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae), Andrea D. Appleton
