College Honors

Godzilla, Sailor Moon, and Power Rangers are popular examples of the different types of children's media from Japan that have made their way into global...

International students experience significant acculturative stress as they adjust to new cultural, academic, linguistic, and social environments. Acculturative stress is associated with anxiety, depression, identity...

Focusing on the United States in the 1920s, this project examines the tension between traditional and modern values, Prohibition, bootlegging, and women’s place in the...

This project examines prison sentencing and reform through the lens of Marxist theory. Marxism focuses on how power, wealth, and class shape social institutions. The...

Racial minorities face gaps in achievement, social connectedness and equitable standards in Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) (Rice, 2020; DePieto, 2023). A PWI is a facility...

Nutrition and socioeconomic status play an important role in student success in the classroom. Understanding how these factors impact academic performance can lead to healthier...

Animal cells are constantly exposed to chemical and environmental stress, and how they respond to those challenges plays a major role in survival. Understanding these...

This study will examine the factors that influence the mental health of Black college-age young adults enrolled in higher education in the state of North...

Blue has captivated the imagination across civilizations for millennia, shaping art, culture, and scientific innovation. This presentation explores the paradox of blue: ever-present yet historically...

The South is unique, but more special is its stories. The project’s purpose is to explore how the unique Southern voice can inform and shape...

The kind of education Moravian girls had access to in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was unique. Given the Moravians’ emphasis on female education and...

The spread of an infectious disease is not a chaotic process but follows underlying mathematical principles. This study explores how the Fisher-KPP equation, a nonlinear...

The human gut microbiome plays a huge role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. This study aims to investigate the synergistic effects of prebiotics in...

Microgravity simulation is a vital concept for improving space mission safety and discovering new technologies. Understanding this topic could lower health risks for astronauts during...

As college tuition costs continue to rise, many students rely on credit cards and loans to finance their education, potentially at the expense of their...

This independent study was a creative writing project that spanned two semesters (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023) about world building in different formats. During the...

In modern-day society, businesses value deadlines and profits that take precedence over employee health. The current research focuses on mental health in the workplace. Specifically...

How can I elevate the exploration of visual language found in skate culture? Skateboarding is a sentimental pastime invoking “play, invention, innovation, creativity, competition, identity...

Several health conditions and diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome have been linked to oxidative damage caused by increased radical activity...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis gives rise to an airborne pathogen that develops into Tuberculosis Disease (TB). As it spreads via the air, it can be inhaled as...