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 2011
Not Just Another Tea Party, Nicole Kramer
Assessing the Cultural Competence of Healthcare Professionals in a Psychiatric Setting, Jean Kulas
Bond Volatility Transmissions Between United States and European Markets, Seth Kulman
Effectiveness of the URI Senior Nutrition Awareness Project (SNAP) Nutrition Education Programs with Older Rhode Islanders, Brittany L. Loriquet
The Implications of Merleau-Ponty for the Human Sciences, Ryan Marcotte
Classic Tailoring for Women's Wear, Michelle McCarthy
Heartworm in Canines: Trends in Rhode Island Shelter Populations, Kelsey L. McKenna
Old Media vs. New Media: Characterizations of Free Speech during Times of War, Jamie A. Mercurio
La Génération Perdue: Youth Unemployment in France and the Policies Behind it, Katharine L. O'Kane
The Fabrication of Gender: Concept to Catwalk, Emily J. Pascoe
Library Marketing and Graphic Design, John M. Passa
Over the Counter (OTC) Analgesics: A Knowledge and Usage Assessment in College Students, Nicole Patel
The Union Idea in 21st Century America, Amanda M. Perry
The Effects of Climate Change on Public Health and the Healthcare Provider's Role in Addressing Climate Change, Allyson J. Pfeiffer
Democratic Nationalistic Privilege and the Exclusion of Europe's "Gypsy", Eli E. Roth
The Impact of New Social Media on Intercultural Adaptation, Rebecca Sawyer
A Comprehensive Study of the Patent Process, Andrew Schicho
Exceling on the Job, Micah Schwartz
One for All: Employing People with Disabilities, Krista M. Simeone
The Importance of Undecideds in the Evolution vs. Creationism Debate, Seth Steinman
Primetime Crime and Its Influence on Public Perception, Katherine E. Stott
Understanding Autism, Kaileigh J. Sweeney
A Case Study on Perspectives, Whitney Tallarico
Finding Healthy in Affordability, Courteney Tucker
Seasonality on the Oregon Coast: Avian Faunal Remains from Whale Cove (35-LNC-60), Jessica Watson
How to Excel in the Fashion Industry, Elizabeth Weaver
Evaluation of RI Middle School Science Kits in Regards to the RI Grade Span Expectations, Melissa L. Wetzel
Self-Preparation: From New England to the Mississippi Delta, Emily C. Wojtusik
Associations Between Diet Quality and Perceived Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese Older Adults, Klara Zolotnitskaya
Manuscripts from 2010
Understanding the Brain-Drain in the African Diaspora: Focusing on Nigeria, Jessica A. Adefusika
Exploring Health Through the Lens of Homelessness, Faith T. Adewusi
Hematological Neoplasms: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Andrea Bakalakis
Advanced Studies in the Graphic Novel, Thomas Barkman
Advanced Studies in the Graphic Novel, Thomas Barkman
Scientific Restraint: The Balance between Progress and Safety, Richard Bell
Reinterpreting Ancient Egypt through Modern Dress, Sarah Bolton
A Guide to the Continuing Investigation of the Relationship between the Cytoskeleton and Cell Wall in Developing Buds of Physcomitrella patens, Derek Brockman
Citrate Synthase and the Visual Interactions Hypothesis, Kristina Camarena
Addressing the Lack of Palliative Care Resources for ICU Patients and Families, Jeffrey Chiv
Computer Energy Use: How Does Awareness Impact Behavior?, Kristina DiSanto
A Comparative Study of Self-Disclosure in Face-to-Face and Email Communication Between Americans and Chinese, Carolyn Durand
Are Violence-Tolerant Individuals More Susceptible To Involvement in Violent/Risky Behaviors?, Justine Egan
Language Barriers in Health Care, Lauren Houle
Intégration en Amérique : des étudiants français et chinois à l’Université de Rhode Island, Marjorie Johnson
QuikSCAT Analysis of Hurricane Force Extratropical Cyclones in the Pacific Ocean, Peter Jzyk
Cooking with Tal, Talene Kachigian
Future of Criminal Justice in America, Andrew Karanikolis
The Future of Criminal Justice in America, Andrew Karanikolis
Pharmacist Led Interventions to Increase Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Hospitalized Patients and Healthcare Workers, Maria Kluzek
Pharmacist Led Interventions to Increase Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Hospitalized Patients and Healthcare Workers, Maria Kluzek
Heterologous Expression of the Porphyra yezoensis CesA gene in Physcomitrella patens, Virginia Lai
The Role of Memory and Eye Witness Testimony, Angela Lang
The Future of the Rhode Island Economy, James C. LeShane
A Turbulent Debate In The Ocean State, Dylan D. Lynch
The PostSecret Phenomenon: A Contemporary Application of Existential Psychotherapy, Dan Martin
The PostSecret Phenomenon: A Contemporary Application of Existential Psychotherapy, Dan Martin
Exposure: Making Changes in American Public Education, Katharine McAllister
3rd Grade Bullying Assessment, Jenna Moschetto
Facilitating Behavior Change of Coastal Communities in Regards to Climatic Hazards, Marisa Nixon
Comparative Mitochondrial Genomics: Red Algal Alloparasites, Megan O’Brien
Improving the Quality of Life of a Homeless Person Using Co-Design and Paul Polak's 12 Steps to Practical Problem Solving, Nana Ama Ofei-Tenkorang
Ballroom Dance Choreography, Jennifer Paquette
Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing a Children’s Book, Sarah Payne
A South County Almanac, Nevan Richard
A South County Almanac: Recollections and Observations of the Outdoors in Southern Rhode Island, Nevan Richard
Ethical Orientation of Future Business Leaders, John Rooney
Campaigns from the Classroom to the Boardroom, Kathleen Slocum
Designing a Model of an Online Business and Writing a Business Plan, Katherine Swick
Art in Our Surroundings: An Exploration in Recycled Art Influenced by the Environment, Armine Tahmassian
Manuscripts from 2009
The Discriminatory History of Gun Control, David Babat
Categorizing Humans, Animals, and Machines in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Martha Bellows
Powering the Future: The Fabrication of a Novel Passive Micro Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell, Zachary Chin
Copper(II) Catalyzed Aminomethylation of Alkanes with Amine N-Oxides via C-H Bond Activation, Matthew Cipolla
Reel Life Lessons: Using Film to Engage Adolescents in Valuable Discussions About Life, Catherine Collazzo
Healthcare Disparities Between Older and Younger Adults, Megan Coral
Likely Outcomes in the National Debate over Greenhouse Gas Emissions -a public policy analysis, Maureen Coyle
Assessing the Feasibility of Wind Power Production for the University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus, Kenneth A. Critz
Peer Grief Support at the University of Rhode Island, Ariana Darcy
Campus Consignment, Krista DeAngelo
Factors Influencing Interactions between Ticks and Wild Birds, Amy A. Diaz
BFF Study: Relationship between Physical Activity, Fitness levels, and Blood Glucose Concentrations, Leah Dorfman
Trade Policy and the Geography of Fashion, William Doscher
Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Patient Assistance Program in Diabetes Care, Edward Joseph Doyle, III
Rural Outreach of Little Compton, Jessica Doyle
Time to Die?, Josh Dunn
Are We Fooling Ourselves??? Eelgrass and Subaqueous Soils as a Refuge for Fecal Indicator Bacteria, Jessie Dyer
An Examination of Accounting Education in Mexico and the United States, Jaime Eastman
Nonviolence Education and Youth Self-Esteem, Jenlyn Furey
A Mounted Strengthening and Stretching Program to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injury In Equestrians, Abigail Guy
Exploring the scientist-practitioner model in clinical psychology, Jami Halpern
Secret Identities: Graphic Literature and the Jewish-American Experience, Brian Klotz
The Effects of Tail Flukes on the Swimming Pattern of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Lauri Leach
Starring Mark Twain and Hank Morgan: Performance in A Connecticut Yankee, Lisa McGunigal
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Programs, Victoria Miceli
Persuasion in Contemporary Presidential Campaigns, Dylan Moore
The Mechanism of Prozac: A Study in High-Tech Pedagogy, Nicholas O'Brien
War and Video Games, Nicholas A. Perry
Teaching Sustainable Education and the Energy Conservation Ethic, Pia C. Peterson
Protozoan Vaccine Candidate Homologues in Tetrahymena thermophila, Justin Schumacher