The Senior Honors Project allows undergraduate students to pursue independent research, scholarship, and creative work under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. It culminates in the production and presentation of the student's own substantial creative work.
To submit an electronic thesis, click the Submit Research link in the sidebar or here. View summarized submission instructions (PDF).
Manuscripts from 2015
Elucidation of the Microbial Consortium of the Ubiquitous Shore Sponge, Tedania ignis, Clarisse Sullivan
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Post- Conflict Northern Uganda, Emily Thomesen
They Tried to Make Me Go To Rehab: A Study of Rehabilitation in United States Corrections, Kayla J. Toole
Clinical Judgment of Differentiating the Diagnosis and Treatment of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, Arjun Ughreja and Chloe Hwang
Effect of an Exercise and Dietary Intervention on Cognitive Function in Obese Older Women, Kathleen Mae Uy
An Investigation of Correlates to Compliant Sex in College Students, Elizabeth-Ann R. Viscione
Propagation Methods for Growing Spartina alterniflora for Salt Marsh Restoration, Samantha Walker
Beginner’s Luck: Visual longform storytelling and documentation from the Brooks Glacier, Ryan P. Wichelns
Development of an In Vivo Exsheathment Assay of Infective L3 Haemonchus contortus Larvae in Fistualated Sheep, Holly N. Williams, Katherine Petersson, and Carly Barone
Diplomatic Normalization between the US and Cuba in Light of Recent Changes in US Foreign Policy More Generally, Ethan Zawatsky and Ashley Gemma
Manuscripts from 2014
Working Memory, Sonya Badigian
The Effects of Silicon Applications on Wear and Drought Stress of Cool Season Turfgrass, Mike J. Badzmierowski and W. Michael Sullivan
Bullying: Prevention/ intervention strategies with high school students, Chloe Blau
A Continuous Learning Strategy for Self-Organizing Maps Based on Convergence Windows, Gregory T. Breard
Competency-based Education in Public High Schools, Angus M. Cantwell
Retrospective Writing, Melissa B. Cavaliero
Recording the Learning Curve during the Mastery of Glassblowing, Katie L. Corticelli
Crisis PR Then and Now: Mitigating Damage Through Real-Time Communication, Hailey Cowan
Zutrition: Analyzing and Evaluating Diets Fed to Captive Mammals at Capron Park Zoo, Briell M. Dzierga
Honor the MOLST, Teresa Guarino
A case study of an all female workplace: The Coffee Crew, Ashley C. Henry
Return on Involvement: The True ROI, Paul A. Knott
A Study of College Influences on Selected Health Behaviors, Kaitlyn S. Krajanowski
A Study of Baroque Technique and Style in Violin Repertoire, Jen Langevin
Business Leadership Traits Developed by Participation in College Athletics, Kasey Lefebvre
Paid Family Leave, Rachel-Lyn Longo and Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz
Poems For Public Education: an exploration of the film making process, Ryan W. MacGowan
LRH1 as a Driving Factor for Cancer Development, Alissa M. Margraf
Defining the Sites of Interaction of the FANCD2, FANCE, and FANCL proteins, Joseph McClanaghan
Ban the Bag: Narragansett, Emma E. Meyer
ClpXP Modulates Cell Growth and Morphology in Cell Shape Mutants of E.coli, Ryann Murphy
Complementary Therapies as Stress-Reduction in Children with Mental-Illness, Meghan M. Neubauer
Top 10 Medicinal Plants and their Groundbreaking Impact on Modern Medicine, Jordan N. Patterson and JOAN MARIE LAUSIER
Macroinvertebrate Assemblages and Dynamic Soil Properties: Influence of Dredging, Bianca N. Ross
Cold War, Chilly Memories: The Role of Political Socialization on International Perceptions, Allison Shea
Violence Sensitivity and Gender, Alexander Sovet
Global Malnutrition: Challenges Associated With Current Intervention Strategies and Prevention Initiatives, Duncan Stiller
Molecular Chaperone Tools for Use Against Neurodegenerative Diseases, Matthew Tinkham
Building Homes, Building Hope: Learning Leadership Through Service, Melanie Tomlinson
The Sand in the Glass: A Journey Through the Writing Process, Cory Wentworth
The Influence of Elevation and Guilt on Attitudes and Intentions to Perform Prosocial Behaviors, Desiree' N. Williford
Manuscripts from 2013
Examining the Confluence of Literature and Mathematics through Art, Sofia Alavosius
Rhody's Run for Dana Farber 5k, Mark Albanese and Bryan Poston
Seeds Of Success: Rerouting The Lineage In Our Diverse Communities, Gisel Bello
Precautionary Protocol for Educational Professionals in Caring for a Newly Diagnosed Student with Type I Diabetes, Sandra Berard
Napoleon's Siege of Acre: A Reevaluation of the Historical and Archaeological Record, Morgan L. Breene
Exempa440: the cataloguing of Tod Dockstader's computer, Justin H. Brierley
Exploring the role of CESA5 in the synthesis of cellulose using Physcomitrella patens, Oumie Ceesay
The Importance of Epigenetic Phenomena in Regulating Activity of the Genetic Material, Sin Chan
Guns of Fortune: How Guns Move to Fulfill Demand, Michael J. Coates
Transforming the Civic Engagement Leader Program to Create Sustainable Leadership, Lanh Dang
The Effects of Refuge on Escape Responses of Two Caribbean Goby Species, Russell P. Dauksis
Reimagining the Silver Screen: Contemporary Film Stills, Kyle DeMartino
Virginia Woolf & Michel Foucault: Methods of Justice, Elizabeth K. Doré
Subtlety of Sound: A Study of Foley Art, Jack Doyle
Community Building Through A Recovery Oriented Sytems of Care Model for Tobacco Cessation in the Elderly, Ginny L. Hamolsky
The Manly-Man Can, An Original, Full-length Screenplay Exploring the Societal Influences of Masculinity, Kevin Hein and Cory Wentworth
Cheaper by the Dozen: Communication in Large Families, Hayley R. Hutchins
La Barbe: Feminine Beards and Other Mysteries of French Grammatical Gender, Robin F. Keller
This Existential Life: It’s Not About Cigarettes and Black Berets, Emma E. Kilbane
Compassion Meditation Vs. Mindfulness Meditation: Effect on Attitude and Disposition, Graham G. Maione
The Utility of Planning and other Spatial Concepts in Marine Spatial Management, Samuel Martin and Brandyn Lucca
The Utility of Planning and other Spatial Concepts in the Marine Spatial Management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Reserves, Marine Zoning, Marine Sanctuaries and Parks, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) and Seascape / Marine Design., Samuel Martin, Brandyn Lucca, and Dr. William R. Gordon Jr.
A Need for Green: An Approach for Motivating Environmentally Sustainable Practices at the University of Rhode Island, Alyssa Mason and Mary Vidal
European Tapestries: History, Conservation, and Creation, Chelsea Missaggia
Shape Changes in Hyoid Arch Elements in Four Shark Species, Isabel S. Nowinowski
Bird Bone Taphonomy in the Tse-whit-zen Site, Marielle Lara Orff
An Analysis of White Masculinity in 2013, Edward Pare
A College Study on Grief, Depression, and Anxiety, Briana Alexandre Paulo
Radical Student Activism in the 1930s and Its Comparison to Student Activism During Occupy Wall Street, Andrew J. Pierce
Rhody's Run for Dana-Farber 5K, Bryan P. Poston and Mark Albanese
A Search for Light-detecting Proteins in the Free-living Protist, Tetrahymena thermophila: Does Tetrahymena Have Opsin-like or Bacteriorhodopsin-like Proteins?, Jillian Marie Rainville
Aerobic Degradation of α-, β-, γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane by Narragansett Bay Bacterioplankton, Ian M. Rambo
Brown Algal Diversity in Bermuda Revealed Using Molecular Tools, Alyssa L. Rogers
Cape Verde Fishing Documentary, Ali Sandler
China's 80后 and 90后: The Next Generation of Leaders in the World's Next Superpower, A Students-Teaching-Students Course, Patrick Slavin
"Happy Teeth, Happy Me" - Teaching Oral Health in Campur, Guatemala, Staci Smith
Original, Wearable Art: Starting a Small Business, and Success Through Failure, Kristie A. Solecki
Analysis of the Chondroitinase Operon of Flavobacterium Columnare, Erin L. Sorlien
Marriage Equality: Media Coverage and Public Opinion, Amanda Studley
Isolation and Structural Elucidation of Phytochemicals Present in Red Maple Flowers, Holly Tran
The Effects of Participation in Marching Band on Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in College Aged Men and Women, Joseph Vallee and Kristen Leander
How do Prey Refuges Affect Predator-Prey Interactions?, Justin Vendettuoli
A Need for Green: An Approach for Motivating Environmentally Sustainable Practices at the University of Rhode Island, Mary Vidal and Alyssa Mason
Exploring Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Beaver Ponds in Southern Rhode Island, Molly K. Welsh
Manuscripts from 2012
Assessment of Self-Reported Studying Habits in a High-Risk Business Calculus Course, Stephanie Allen
Of/By/For: The Rhode Island Student Political Boot Camp, Scott Andrews
Répétez s’il vous plaît !: L’enseignement de la compréhension auditive dans la salle de classe, Jordan M. Bessette
Overcoming Negative Perceptions through an Effective Communication Plan, Amanda Blau
A Mathematical Model for Dengue Fever in a Virgin Environment, Jason K. Bowman
Street Sights: Empowerment Through the Written Word, Hillary Brady
The French Community at URI: A Study of Cultural and Linguistic Identity, Kayla L. Butts
Breaking Free of Managed Democracy in the United States, Sean Cunningham
The “Green Eating” Project: A Pilot Intervention to Promote Sustainable and Healthy Eating in College Students, Kelleigh E. Eastman
Mutation and Complementation of a Cellulose Synthase (CesA) Gene, Ahmed Y. El-Araby
Moss Mural, Chelsea Fredrikson
Emergency Preparedness Nursing, Emily A. Ganjei and Patricia Grimes
Essence, Existence, and Necessity: Spinoza’s Modal Metaphysics, Austen Haynes