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 2019
Surveying Apicomplexan Diversity and Dynamics in Narragansett Bay, Evelyn Spencer
Variants of Emotional Expressivity & Complexity Across Cultural Groups, Nazaret C. Suazo
The Development of a Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolite Assay to Assess Stress in Captive Breeding Populations of New England Cottontail Rabbits, Kianna Lee Taylor
Internet Heaven: Exploring Poetry and Digital Rhetoric, Nate Vaccaro
Charter School Performance in Rhode Island, Lena Vye
Examining Intimate Partner Violence, Christine Wagner
Morals and Martial Arts: A Woman's Place Of Empowerment Through Judo, Sydney Wall
An Analysis of Providers’ Perceived Barriers to Contraceptive Access and Reproductive Healthcare, Ashley Weadick
Criminal Justice Systems: Impacts that Transcend Borders & Prison Bars, Erika Yeager
Developing a modern microbiology laboratory manual to enhance student learning, Alexander Yonchak
Validating the Kubinyi et al. Personality Scale in Shelter Dogs, Gianna Zavota
The Effects of Gesture on Early Language Production, Gabrielle Zeyl
Manuscripts from 2018
Insight into the Regulation of the Fanconi Anemia D2 protein, a Major DNA Repair Protein, Morganne Adroved and Niall G. Howlett
Service Based Learning of Income Taxes, Britny Andersen
Multivitamin Usage and Anemia in College Students, Jordan Balletto
A Wandering Guide to Rhode Island: short and long walks for all to enjoy, Lianna Blakeman
Climate Change In Narragansett Bay, Victoria Bond
Climate Change, Colonialism, and Second-Class Citizenry: A Case Study of the Impacts of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, Aislyne Calianos
The Effect of High Maternal Milk Production During Pregnancy on Neonatal Health and Metabolism, Katelynn Cameron and Maria L. Hoffman PhD
Vegan in College: Simple, Affordable, Healthy Meals for Students, Haley Cedarholm
Investigations into Ring-Opening Polymerization of Functionalized ϵ-Caprolactones, Danielle N. Coderre and Matthew K. Kiesewetter
Rhetorical Question, Zoe Comingore
Creating a Happy Ending for socially relevant television, John Thomas Cunha
Service Leadership: The First Year Student Experience, Connor Curtis
Improving Access to Collegiate Substance Use Prevention Resources, Sarah Danko
Transgender Identity and Dress Behavior, Lauryn Devine
Storytelling Through Hip Hop, Brandon Donohoe
KHA Drama Club, Hayley Doyle
Polarization and the Supreme Court, Kyla Duffy
The Effects of Post Activation Potentiation on Upper and Lower Extremities, Aaron Eighmey
Stat Crew for Dummies, Meghan Ellis
Understanding Deaf Culture, Meghan Flanagan
Sophomore Breakthrough Experience, Hailey Flavin
Physician Suicide: An Overlooked Epidemic, Emily Gallagher
Ethnographic Insight into the Developmentally Diverse Worlds of Twins: “L & J”, Allison Gallant
Color Across Cultures, Lindsay Geitz
Standing Their Ground: The fight against land loss and climate change in Dulac, Louisiana, Bridget Hall
Veterinary Training Practice in Pinnipeds, Samantha Hatfield
Priorities: a film investigation into the quality of HIV education in RI public high schools, Ellis Iacono
Going Viral: Facebook and Effective Models of Vaccine Information Communication, Lauren Intravaia
Investigation of pharmacochaperone actions of antipsychotic drugs at the D2-dopamine receptor, Dean Kareemo
Food Is Medicine, Katherine Keane
Modeling EEG and tDCS in SCIRun Software Packages, Aiden Keene and Aiden Thomas Keene
Cloning and Functional Analysis of the Escherichia coli Cell Division Protein ZapE, Katherine Kellenberger
"Good Vibrations", Shannon Kolasinski and Lucy Moyes
Women in Science: A Course, Krystyna Krupinski
Promoting Mental Health Awareness at URI, Megan Kurose
Evaluating Implicit Self-Compassion in College Students, Emily Kutok
Impact of Facebook on Employability, Ileana LaGrutta
Regulation of Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 2 (USP2) by the Farnesoid X Receptor (FXR) in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Doris W. Lee
The Beauty of Business, Steve Leone and Kate Marcellino
Young Women in Chilean Politics: Political Participation Among Students at the University of Viña del Mar, Julia Ludovici
The Influence of Politics on Modern Art: A Curated Exhibit of Art Reflecting the 2016 Presidential Election, Naama Malomet
Online Fitness Social Networking Communities, Caitlyn Martinez
Diagnostic Value of KRAS Mutation in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Julianna Mastroianni
Physical Activity in the School and its Role in Child Cognition, Victoria Matrullo
Physics of Acting, Cassidy McCartan
Crackin' Open a Cold Barefoot Moscato with the Gals: A market campaign proposal, Emily Miller
Multiple Streams Framework, Advocacy Coalition Framework, and the Passage of the National Trails Systems Act of 1968, Harrison Miller
Genetic Testing and a Real World Case of Lynch Syndrome, Paige Montanaro
Cops vs. Live PD, Samuel Moor
Policing for the Community, Jeffrey Munoz
The Future of Radio, Samuel Murray
Computer Science Minor Marketing Plan, Shannon Oryniak
Speak Up, Reach Out: A Suicide Education and Prevention Plan, Jessica Parker
Theatrical Scenic Design: Creating and Presenting a Professional Portfolio, Isabella Pellino
Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Behavior in a Domestic Goat Herd, Stephanie Peramas
An Investment Guide for Millennials, Joshua Perkins
Music as Influence: How has society been shaped by musical genres throughout history?, Cody Poulin
A Girl's Guide to Nail Art, Emma Rohnstock
An Analysis of Time Management as a Collegiate Student-Athlete, Owen Sammarone
Theater as a Civic Practice, Charlie Santos
Pharmacist-Patient Communication Techniques, Kanya Shah
Leadership Development in the Nursing Student, Jessica Shaw
Finding Valhalla: An Investigation of Writing in the Mystery Genre, Patricia Shea
CRISPR Gene Editing in the Sea Squirt, Ciona intestinalis, Evelyn Siler and Steven Irvine
URI Theatre Presents: Rob Neill and The Neo-Futurists, Caitlyn Sloan
Incorporating Multiple Intelligences Within Instructional Strategies, Hannah Smith
Distribution of Dengue and Zika Virus IgG Immunoglobulin, Madison Smith, Awadalkareem Adam, and Anuja Mathew
Iodine to Calcium Ratios in Marine Carbonates as an Indicator of Oxygen Levels, Angela Stahl
Behind the Scenes of Jumpstart: More Than Just Working With Preschoolers, Danielle Stalnaker
The Social and Interpersonal Impacts of Sexual Violence, Brenna Sullivan
Choose Your Own Adventure: An Analysis of Gender Inequality in Higher Education, Topaz Szewczok and Bethany Parslow
The Effect of Season on in vitro and in vivo Exsheathment Efficacy of Stored Infective Haemonchus contortus Larvae, Amy Vigneau
The Relationship Between Science and Policy, Michaela Warren
Is There a Housing Bubble in China?, Grant West
Instagram Influencer Engagement and the World of Social Media, Miranda Zangara
Make the Uteri of America Great Again, Victoria Zeyl
3D Printing Applications in the Business World, Dennis Zhitkovich
Redactándome a Mi Misma: Writing Place, Process, and Identity across Two Languages, Jenna Ziegelmayer
Manuscripts from 2017
Short - term Investing, Matt J. Abraitis
OPENPediatrics: Integrating Technology into Pediatric Healthcare Education, Marisa Albert
Evaluation of Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS) Exposure to Risk of Liver Disease Caused by High Fat Fructose Diet, Dwight C. Anderson
The Pharmacognosy and Therapeutic Efficacy of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa): A Systematic Review, Maghan Ballantyne
The Power of Plants, Rebecca Barchus
The Biomechanics of Music Performance, Rachel F. Bellisle and Jessika Decker
Redefining “Success”: Toward a Community Minded Restaurant Industry, Molly Bennett
A Behavioral Prerequisite for the Genetic Analysis of Auditory Feature Detection Mechanisms in Female Crickets, Rebecca L. Blisko
Cultural Hegemony in American Democracy, Mark A. Bocchini
Mindfulness Meditation: Effects on Stress Management and Public Speaking Ability, Maggie E. Buell