Honors Projects
The Honors project is a self-defined capstone experience intended to showcase the breadth and depth of student learning within a fairly narrowly-defined area of study. The Honors project can be a “traditional” thesis, but it also can take on a number of other, different forms that suit the interests, areas of expertise, and dominant learning style of the student. The Honors project is completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for being graduated with University Honors at Bowling Green State University.
Projects from 2026
Harm Reduction Strategies in Addiction Recovery: Effectiveness, Barriers, and the Role of Social Stigma, Julia J. Amlin
Odor vs. Direction Prioritization in Shelter Navigation by the Whip Spider Phrynus marginemaculatus, Aiden Barno, Daniel D. Wiegmann, Verner Peter Bingman, and Sidney Tyler Ley
The Influence of the Japanese Language on Gender Perceptions, Jasmine Bishara
Power, Knowledge, and Environmental Justice: The Dakota Access Pipeline Controversy, Mya Chapman
How Pollinator Populations Can Impact Chronic Disease Risk, Kylee Cubbison
Barks and Beans: A Place to Enjoy Two Things You Love, Erika Davis
Quantifying Overconsumption in the United States: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Morgan Davis
Communist Yugoslavia: Non-Alignment, Solidarity, and Webs of Diplomacy, Morgan Dillon
Judging a Book by Its Cover: Exploring Ethical Solutions for Marketing & Labeling Romance Novels with Illustrated Cover Art, Tricia Filbrun
Biomechanical Effects of Bilateral Torsion and Skeletal Fusion: A Case Study, Linnéa Forbes
The Moral Influences on Non-Denominational Christian Students’ College Major Decision and Future Career Outlook, Makayla Frame
Evaluating Drug Use Through Examination Of Local Water Sources: Drug Concentrations Within Biota Systems, Madeleine Freyhof
Pathways to Success, Annabelle Fyke
Mindful Tea Drinking as a Low-Cost Sensory Intervention for Reducing Stress in College Students, David Gabel
Personality, and Generation in Green Entrepreneurship, Julie Garritano
Understanding and Alleviating Teacher Burnout: A Focus on Supports for Teacher Candidates, Meghan Glahn
Beyond a Backsplash, Emery Gowdy
"Principle Before Party": Samuel "Golden Rule" Jones and the 1899 Ohio Gubernatorial Election, Connor Hand
Covid Minds: A Thematic Review of the Pandemic on Neural Mechanisms and Political Polarization, Madison Jeffries
Clue in the Roman Style House: A Twist on the Classic Board Game Featuring a Fusion of Ancient and Modern Roman Influences, Madelyn Junk
Narrative Traditions in Francophone Africa and the Caribbean, Elizabeth Kill
The Changed Woman: Analyzing Narrative Parallels in the Stories of Biblical Women and Musical Theatre Heroines, Finleigh Klein
Limerence, Social Media, and the Reinforcement of Romantic Obsessions Across Online Contexts, Lily Lawson
Marching Health from Music to Injury: The Implications of Marching Band Athletic Training Accessibility, Madelyn Liebhardt
Sex: A Tough but Necessary Conversation, Sophia M. Longeway
The Ethical Ramifications of Using Insects in Art, Madalynn Lundy
ANTITRUST LAW AND HEALTHCARE CONSOLIDATION: CASE ANALYSES OF U.S. HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE MERGERS, Francesca Meek
The Intersection of Visual Communications, User Experience, & Design Theory: A Case Study with The Dog Spaw, Jessica Miltner
Examination of Celebrity and Influencer Endorsements, Mackenzie Molnar
Understanding How Nurses Could Utilize Child Life Specialists, Paige Perkins
Food Reintroduction After Negative OFCs in Pediatrics: Dietary Frequency and Caregiver Attitudes, Olivia Pietrantozzi
Analyzing 24-hour diet recalls to assess dietary changes among children who complete oral food challenges (OFCs), Hannah Plank, Wan Shen, and HeeSoon Lee
Cupid and Psyche: How Stories Reflect Cultural Norms, Maia Porter
Teaching the Rainbow: An Educator's Guide to Implementing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom, Alice Prosser
Investigating How Caffeine Affects Perceived Exertion and to What Extent Young Adults Consumers are Aware of the Active Ingredients, Brianna Richter
Environmental Counseling as a Proposed Discipline and its Associated Implications and Uses, Alexandria Rion
Your Money, Your Message, Ella Rosebrook
Can You Buy Success in Major League Baseball?, Jacob Rumberger
Beyond the Numbers: Supporting Young Adults with Diabetes in the Transition to Adulthood, Alexis Salkovick
School Levy Passage Strategies, Brody Schaad
Pepper Spray Exposure and The Effect on DNA Profiling of Blood, Brandon Schmakel
Separating and Identifying Delta-8-THC and Delta-9-THC on GC/MS, Ann Schmidt
Passenger Autonomy in Airport Systems: Integrating Accessibility, Spatial Design, and Technology to Improve Operational Efficiency, John Michael Schmitz
Creepy or Customized? Understanding the Ethical Boundaries of AI-Powered Personalization, Hope Schultz
Examining Nurse Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Causes and Mitigation Strategies, Melanie Sena
Distilled Identities: The History and Gender Politics of the Perfume Industry, Emma Shaffer
Public Perceptions of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Voir Dire, Carson Snyder
Improving Transfer Portal Decision-Making Through a Microsoft Excel Optimization Model, Peyton Steffes
The Importance of Personality in the Transition to College Life: A Literature Review, Elijah Traud
Local Angst to National Fear: New Media and the Spread of Xenophobia, Bryce Weber
Speech-Language Pathologists' Online Discussions of a Controversial Treatment Approach for Children with Speech Sound Disorders: A Qualitative, Netnographic Study, Rachael Withrow, Tim Brackenbury, and Emily Anzicek
Accessibility on Campus: How Universal Design can Make a Difference, Samantha Wittenberg
Projects from 2025
From Collision to Coexistence: Data-Driven Approaches to Reducing Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Intakes, Alice Anastos
Using Social Emotional Learning to Connect Social Awareness and Classic Literature, Erin Anderson
Creative Ties: Using Design to Build Connections and Reduce Loneliness, Madelyn Arnold
Rewriting WAR: Improving the MLB’s Go-To Advanced Metric, Kolin Atwood
Echoes of Emotions Through Mindful Music: Impacting Older Adults One Song at a Time, Elisabeth Baende
Navigating Gender and Equity in Education: Challenges, Personal Experiences, and Pathways for Change, Chloe Ballow
Rock, Rock, ‘Til You Drop: How Acid Rock Amplified the Counterculture Rebellion of the 60s and 70s, Evan Bauer
Measuring Exposure Through Targeted Ads, Sarah Bazell
Implementing Biomimetic Technology in Today’s Architectural World, Emily Behm
Dissolving Sand Into Fog - Portraying Long Term Temporal Illusions Through Music, Kyle Bergler
The Oaks vs. Other University Dining Facilities: Does architecture affect food waste?, Sydney Bezich
Prosodic comparisons between speech and music for different emotions, Reagan Brothers
Comparative Study of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Gender, Raegan Burkey
How Biophilic Design Impacts Office Spaces, Addison Carter
Buffer vs. Swabs: Efficacy of Carrier Nucleic Acids in Robotic Extractions, Shawn Cecil
Sister, Lover, Monster: Gender, Sexuality, and Monstrousness in Batwoman, Carter Click
Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Fraud Detection: Applications and Implications for Internal Audit, Maria Davis
Efficiency Versus Quality: A Reflection on Making a Children’s Book, Elizabeth Diehl
Heroes by the Score, Owen J. Eastman
Teaching About Bodily Autonomy in the Early Childhood Classroom, Alaina Foster
Development of Microcrystalline Tests for Fentanyl, Clonazepam, and Diazepam Identification, Karis French
Education in the Planetarium: A Practical Approach, Matthew Fyfe
The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Journaling on Psychological Well-Being, Jonah Guthrie
A Different Way to Hear: The Role of Children’s Literature in Promoting ASL and Deaf Awareness, Joslyn Harrington
Smart PIREPs: Leveraging Technology to Simplify Pilot Weather Reporting in General Aviation, Emma Hellwege
BGSU Emergency Management Plan, Hailey Hendrix and Hailey Hendrix
Shame versus Guilt: Effects on Voter Mobilization in a Social Media Environment, Rachel Herner
Designing Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Breaking Boundaries Using Bilingual Children’s Literature, MaryAnn Huebner
A Learning Pantry: Developing Nutrition Education Materials for Bowling Green State University's Falcon Food Pantry, Madelyn Huzyak
The Future of Coaching: Empowering Prospective Educators in Speech and Debate, Willow Keller
A Wildfire of a Thousand Words: Teaching Students How to Combat Pseudoscience in 2025, Michael Koperski
At the Outset: An Exploration of Jazz and The Music Video, Riley Kramer
Ideology, Issue Consistency, & Rationality in Political Preferences Among BGSU Students, Cassidy Kroggel
Primary Care Provider Communication Barriers with College-Aged Students, McKenna Mahakian, Sharon Schaeffer, and Rachel Immel
The Effect of Cultural Myths on Oceanic Art, Derek McFarland
Fired and Fractured: An Analysis of Broken Ceramics, Evan McGuire
The Rising Age of the First-Time Homebuyer: A Comprehensive Analysis of Barriers for Emerging Adults, Stephanie Miller