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 2020
Renal Function and Maternal Programming: A Literature Review, ELISABETH RICKS
The Impact of Stress on Diet, Sleep, and Exercise Amongst College Students, Jessica Rizzo
Anti-Vax: Learn the Facts, Shaela Salinger
The Realities of Plant-Based Dieting, Katie Sause
A Guide to Freshwater Aquariums, Noah Savastano
Phonetic Algorithm Performance, Aaron Schneidereit
Phonetic Algorithm Performance, Aaron Schneidereit
Learning the Ropes: The Link Between Neuroscience & Adventure-Based Experiential Learning, Ray Schrager
Horror Literacy: Why We Write the Stories that Scare Readers, Ashley Schwegler
Contemporary Leadership Theory in Biomedical Engineering, Anna Seifried
1 in 2 Million: A Children's Book About Parental Incarceration, Julia H. Sharma-Mathias
Understanding rplD Gene Mutations of Rhodothermus marinus through Mutagenesis using Thermus thermophilus, Sophie Silvia
Flow Model of Offshore Input of Nitrogen into the Narragansett Bay, Christopher M. Sireci
Eye on IR Podcast, Liam Smith
Potential Benefits of Physical Therapy for Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Rebecca Soito
Do humanitarian actions truly improve the lives of refugees?, Laeticia Soro
Reducing Harm, Reducing HIV, Preston Stachelek
Eat, Toss, and Be Merry: The Sustainability of Dining at URI, Mariah Stephens
Modern America from the Latin American Perspective, Annie Symons
Relationships Between Sexual Identity and Risk-Taking Behavior, Emily S. Taft
Perceptions of Healthcare and Medicine in Yogyakarta in Comparison to Providence, Lynnea Talbot
An Examination of Non-Traditional Bridal Wear and Its Primary Consumer, Erica Thalmann and Kristina DiMaria
How the Opioid Epidemic Affects Pain Management in Patients, Lauren Thorne
Examining Gender Differences in Eating Disturbances and Risky Behaviors as a Consequence of Sexual Assault, Allison Tobar-Santamaria
Observing Waste Production and Bringing Sustainable Options to the Houses in Fraternity Circle, Lindsay Travers
The Rhode Island Promise Scholarship Initiative: An Early Analysis, Nicholas Turcotte
East of Adams, Autumn Walter
Why Investing in Renewable Resources is Vital to Benefit Humanity, Chloe Warren
Land Management Plan for North Woods, URI, Marissa Weinstein
The Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Kaitlyn Willis
Women of Mystery: Women Writers and Their Roles in Mystery Literature Progressing from the Victorian Sensation Novel to Present, Emily Winslow
Genetic Polymorphisms in the Oxytocin Receptor Gene of Beluga Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins, Urszula Wisniewska
The NICU Experience: Supporting Families & Providing Resources, Annie Zitelli
Manuscripts from 2019
Reflection of distinct nursing leadership in Argentina, Indonesia and Jamaica., Emely Baez
From Reformatories, to Today, and into the Future: What Needs to Change for Female Offenders, Alyson Berry
Tutor Training Program on the Importance of Confidence in Education, Lauren Black
The Rhode Island Earned Income Tax Credit: History and Analysis, Andrew Boardman
Juggling Junior Year: The Junior Leadership Experience, Natascha Borgstein
The Role of Dreams, Intuition, and Social Influences on Conscious Decision-Making Processes, Robert Bouffard
50 Shades of Blue: a Study on the Uptake of Indigo by Cationic Cotton, Nina Boyer
Lending a Hand: Healthcare Cost and Treatment Impact of Peer Recovery Services, A Review of the Literature, Nicholas J. Bush
Half the Sky: Equality in the Workplace for Chinese Women, Verity Cheslo
Humans of the Peace Corps: URI Edition, Jessica Cohen
The Effects of Contrast with Compression Therapy on the Recovery of Muscle Glycogen after a Bout of Resistance Exercise, Vincent Colantuono
Econometrics in R Program, Ian Connors
How to Discuss Politics Without Wanting to Kill Someone, Jessica Craven
Modernizing Habitat Suitability Indices (HSI): A Northern Diamondback Terrapin Case Study, Hannah K. Dallas
From Finish to Start: Developing a TV Series, Sunny Davis
Buying Counterfeits: Analyzing Purchase Motivation Factors for Luxury Fashion Counterfeit Products, Katherine De Tora and Saheli Goswami
A Mediational Analysis: Investigating the Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Bullying Victimization and Depression, Rachel Elizabeth Doody
Food is Medicine: A Low-Cost, Plant-Based Cooking Class Series for Food Pantry Users, Carolyn Ellis
Social Media's Affect on Self Image and Daily Life, Sarah Falkowski
How a cell knows where to divide: Oscillation of MinD in vivo, Colby Ferreira
Changing the Age-old Stigmatization of Mental Health, Ashley E. Fontana
The Role of Head Trauma in Emotion Dysregulation among Victims of Partner Violence, Aleksandra Fryc
Hear Me Out: Communication and Peer Support for Adults with Hearing Loss, Emma Furness
University of Rhode Island Course Information Assistant, Daniel Gauthier
Do Metabolic Networks Follow a Power Law? A PSAMM Analysis, Ryan Geib, Lubos Thoma, and Ying Zhang
From Eye Sore to Eye Catching: Improving Function and Appeal of Campus Spaces, Katherine E. Gorham
Fostering Meaning Making in Grieving Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Teresa Graziano
Development of Group Treatment Tasks for Adults with Neurological Disorders, Melody R. Groben
Customer-Centric Design in Wearable Products for Ergonomic Support, Nathan Guillemette
Elevating the Environment Through Artistic Expression, Becky Gumbrewicz
The Impact of Social Media on Reputational Risk, Samantha Claire Hamilton
An Analysis of Firestone and the Liberia Worker Struggle: Experiences on rubber plantations over the last 96 years, Willuetee Harmon
Tamsulosin Use After Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Systematic Review, Katherine Harte
It’s not easy being green: A study of the chemical phenology of the Eastern Hemlock throughout a growing season, Nick Houseman and Evan Preisser
Policy Implementation on the Flint Water Crisis, Esoheosa Igbineweka
Villains, Morality, and Redemption: A Content Analysis of Children’s Movies, Iqra Ishaq
Do PFAS Precursors Induce Lipid Accumulation in the Hepatocytes, Vanessa Jabbour
Bridging the Molecular/Material Divide: An Investigation into the Properties of Polyesters, Terra Marie M. Jouaneh
The Yosakoi Festival and Rural Revitalization in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, Amy L. Kostka
A Study of Communication and Hispanic Cultural Values Within the Family, Gabrielle Lafond
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Case Study Correlating Cytogenetic Abnormality with Prognosis, Alyssa Lamond and Theresa Tellier-Castellone
Learning the Interdisciplinary Aspects of Stage Management, Brandon Lovejoy
What's in a Genre?: The Relationship Between Reader and Text, Anabelle Mahoney
The Characterization of a New Metabolite from a Trichodesmium Bloom, Kelly M. McManus
Finding Inner Peace: My Journey to Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Shannon Mitchell
Nanopore Sensing for Single-Molecule Glycomics, Melissa Morris
Integration of Native American Medicinal Plants into the Heber W. Youngken Jr. Garden, Emily Lyn Murray
A Guide to Leadership Development at a Company, Bridget Nobiletti
Non-pharmacological Approaches to Stress Reduction and the Treatment of Migraines, Megan O'Connell
Creating Children’s Literature to Promote Acceptance and Awareness of Autism, Heather O'Hara
China in Africa: A New Scramble, Adelola Ojutiku
Sports Broadcasting: A Workshop, Jack O'Marra
Refinement of an in vivo exsheathment assay of Haemonchus contortus in ruminally fistulated ewes, Madison Parks
Correlation Between Sei Whale Distribution and Chlorophyll-a Concentration in the Western North Atlantic, Dawn Parry
Juul Like It?, Kim Petit
Where Reality Meets Fantasy, Kendall Rankin
Black Feminism: Switching the Script on Traditional Feminist Narratives, Monee Reis
Labor Market Policies and Women’s Labor Market Activity in the United States and Germany, Brianna Repke
Terrorism in the Modern Day, Michael Ricker
From the Process Through the Premiere, Arianna Rizzo
The Evolution of Technology in Auditing, Alexandra Roberti
Effects of Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury on Cytochrome P450 Activity, Milleah Sawtelle
The Importance of Interprofessional Education to Develop Successful Interprofessional Collaborative Teams in Healthcare, Christina Sebastiao
Decades of Distraction: How the United States Ignores Climate Change, Kaitlyn Sheehan
Vocal Performance from Renaissance to Modern Day, Katherine Souza
Surveying Apicomplexan Diversity and Dynamics in Narragansett Bay, Evelyn Spencer