Senior Honors Theses and Projects from 2017
Investigation of Atg11 and its interaction with Ypt1 in autophagy, Hayley Cawthon (Chemistry)
Applications of Laplace transform, Andre Cocagne (Mathematics)
Type dirty to me: An analysis of sexting as a form of communication in long-term romantic relationships, Catlin Cole (Communication, Media and Theatre Arts)
Characterization of CcMANS1, a putative Mannan synthase from Coffea canephora, Janell A. Couperthwaite (Biology)
A review of the neuroscience of second language acquisition, Adrienne Cruz (Special Education)
TL;DR - communicating in the age of social media, Julia L. Czekaj (English Language and Literature)
The nature of identity: Ecofeminism, women's poetry, and reclaiming power through the recognition of parallel oppressions, Jessica Dailey (English Language and Literature)
All about Dat Bass or linguistic blackface: White pop artists and African American English, Sovoya Davis (English Language and Literature)
Global markets and inequalities: Changes in the Cuban society, Melissa Dreffs (Political Science)
Death spiral convertible bonds, Austin Dwyer (Accounting and Finance)
An international analysis of CSR rankings and a country's culture, Victoria Fisher (Accounting and Finance)
The intersection of race, gender, and leadership in the legal field, Jordan Giles (Leadership and Counseling)
Beyond Shelby County, Anthony Gonzalez (Political Science)
Effects of political issues on voting, Alexander Henry (Political Science)
Civil engagement in Argentina after the last dictatorship, Emily Hoffer (Political Science)
Examining parent information needs in pediatric cancer, Katherine Inman (Psychology)
Canton Gymnastics Academy, Melani Kieling (Management)
The effects that war has on children and child soldiers, Breanna V. Kingsley (Political Science)
"We're not gonna take it": An examination of Congress and controversial music, Elizabeth Krochmalny (Political Science)
Juvenile delinquency and cause of death for adolescents between 13 and 17 years in Detroit in 2015, Tao Lei (Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology)
Impact of sustainable design elements on student learning, Mary Levengood (Engineering Technology)
The influence of age and environmental enrichment on tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) behavior, Samantha Malley-Donato (Biology)
Behavioral and vocal responses of the American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) to predatory bird calls, Kate Marsh (Biology)
"Stereotypisch Deutsch": An examination of stereotypes of Germans and the effects in the business environment, Alicia Marvinetz (World Languages)
Long term negative effects of childhood maltreatment, the causes of the growing phenomena, and ways to help in prevention, Lindsey McCarty (Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology)