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
Biomechanical Effects of Bilateral Torsion and Skeletal Fusion: A Case Study, Linnéa Forbes
Projects from 2024
The Effect of Natural Light on Mental Health, Gianna Arquilla
Trauma is a Wound: Demonstrating the Use of Character Analysis to Practice Clinical Analysis, Madisyn Beare
An Analysis on the Capacity of Visual Art to Promote Conservation Efforts, Devi Bell
Combating Trauma and the Immigrant Paradox in Schools, Emma Bergman
Argumentation and Debate in the High School Chemistry Classroom, Rachel Blais
‘Faults to Make Us Men’: Shakespeare in the Prison System, Hannah Boyle
The Reproductive Politics of Maiolica: Birth, Abortion, and Gendered Authority during the Italian Renaissance, Rose Brookhart
Take a Closer Look: Combating Ageism Through the Use of Children's Literature, Janice Buehrer
The Legal Culpability of Emperor Hirohito in the Outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Joseph Castellano
Applying the Consumer Decision-Making Model to an On-Campus Coffee Shop, Madalynne Chapman
The Impact of Experiential Avoidance on Vulnerable Disclosure, Perceived Responsiveness, and Social Connection, Kaylee Church
"The Grimmest Reversal We Have Ever Faced": AIDS and the Hard-Boiled Detective Genre in Joseph Hansen's Early Graves, Seamus Coon
Assessing Social Engagement Differences Across the Continuum of Sexuality, Ariana Cunningham
Cultivating Excellence: A Literature Review on Harnessing the Power of the Gut Microbiome for Athletic Performance, Maya Katharine Dean
Examining BGSU's Degree Audit and How to Make It More Effective, Ella Delzeith
Feed More, Waste Less, Kaitlyn Dietz
Coming Out of the Coffin: The History and Present of Queerness in the Vampire Genre., Bailey Drummond
A Cryptid for Catholics and Communists: The Asuang as an Apparatus for Socio-Political Control in the History of the Philippines, Alexandra Eckhart
The Author and Apartheid: Building Pro-Blackness at BGSU Through James Baldwin and The Anti-Apartheid Movement, Noah C. Fitch
Utilizing Special Interests: Developing a Storybook for a Minimally Speaking Autistic Child to Support Communication, Olivia Fordyce
An Evaluation of the Book of Hosea and its Impact for our Lives Today, Nathan Fulton
Censorship of LGBTQ+ Books: Causes and Consequences, Merrick Glass
Evaluating Appropriate Participant Training Period for Anuran Auditory Surveys, Evianna Goebel
Graph-Based Learning, Jason Gronn
The Role of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in the Field of Criminal Justice, Chloe Haas
Composing a Cadenza for Mozart's Violin Concerto in A Major, Gracie Hayes
Intersections of Glass Art & Digital Art: What Classic Tech Can Teach Us Today, Kayla Helman
Examining Liberty in France and the United States Through Religious Accommodations in Education, Carly Hitchcock
First Comes Love, Then Comes Disparage: How the Production Code Impacted Women’s Roles in Romantic Comedies, Emma Hoback
The Effects of Commercial Media Selling an Idealized Body Type, Emma Horner
Medicine Men: Medicine Match A Program To Increase Male Participation In Targeted Areas Of The Healthcare Field, Anthony Paul Huffman
Music Performance Anxiety: Should It Be Addressed in Music Curricula and By Whom?, Kaitlynn Kamer
The King Hygiene Project: Addressing Hygiene Poverty in College Students, Krislynn King
Neo-Noir Investigations: The Art of Directing and Writing an Interactive Experience, James Phillip Koehler Jr.
Mindful Education: Strategies for Promoting Body Positivity Through Literature Works in the Classroom, Ellie Kronberg
Who picks where a student sits in a classroom?, Kathryn Kummer
From Vision to Venture: Investigating Small Business Entrepreneurship, Lindsey N. LaPinta
Demographics Impact on Feelings Towards the Democratic and Republican Parties, Quinn Layden
eDNA Metabarcoding and the Construction of Primers for the Identification of Gulf of Mexico Elasmobranchs and Selachii, Isabella Lima
Social Media Among College Students, Julia Martorano
Loneliness as a predictor for problematic social media use associated with sleep disruption, Kaylee Mercer
Collapsing Education and Teacher Rights in South Korea: Exploring Korean Teacher, Student, and Parent Relationships, Briyanna Moore
Emergent Narrative in Tabletop Role-Playing Games: An Application of Concepts, Padraig Mumper
The Effect of Nutrition Education on Perceived Fatigue of Collegiate Endurance Athletes, Quinn Murphy
Autonomy Relation to Student's Motivation in STEM, Halle Patton
How the Global Migration Crisis created social change in Europe., Brandon Piehler
Transcultural Perspectives in English Language Education: Teaching English in the Czech Republic from an American Lens, Bailey Price
The Relationship of Psychology and Music, Thomas Pulling
Evolution of the Human Eye: As Compared to other Vertebrates, Madison Queener
The Accessibility and Affordability of Televised Sport and Effects on Viewership, Pershelle Rohrer
FAA Medical Reform, Dana Rose
Exploradores de Idiomas: High School Led Spanish Lessons, Lauren Sebring
The Decline in Monarch Butterfly, Danaus Plexippus, Populations: An Example of the Global Threat to Biodiversity, Olivia Sidoti
Defendant Attractiveness and Gender: A Question of Juror Bias, Genevieve Smiley
Mental Illness in Modern Media, Grace Smith
Effectiveness of the Law School Admission Test, Sydney Snyder
AI Usage in the Insurance Industry: Future or Fad, Carrie Stetler
Audio Dramas as Self-Expression for Marginalized Identities, Athena Towne
Self-Compassion and Perfectionism in College Music Students: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study, Celeste Uhl
Two Worlds and in Between: Becoming Goth in the Virtual Spaces of TikTok, Marlie Unger
Sexual Health Education Scope and Sequence, Sara Wadsworth
The Bengali Oil-Eaters: A Speculative Approach to New Materialism and the Nonhuman in Contemporary Petrofiction, Jenna Wayland
Arts Integration in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom, Cameron Willis
Exploring the Longitudinal Effects: Non-Traditional Pedagogies and Practical Learning on Biology Education and Medical Understanding, Thomas Ziebro
Projects from 2023
Reflecting on Movement in the Math Classroom, Zoey Berger
Developing & Marketing a JavaScript Support Extension for the srcML Infrastructure, Andrew Blachly
The Effects of Activation and Values-Enhanced Activation on Mood, Joshua Bock
Teaching Empathy for Others Through Young Adult Literature, Madison Boeckman
Grab a MIC: Making Intergenerational Connections Through Music Therapy Intervention, Alayna Bollinger
An Exploration of Best Practices for Personal Branding on Social Media in the Fashion Industry, Danielle Brickner
Comparison of GlobalFiler PCR Amplification Inhibition due to Humic Acid and Canine DNA, McKinzie Bundy
The History and Significance of Taxidermy Bird Collections in North America: BGSU's Own Undervalued Collection and Its Future, Kristin Burnside
The Weight of the World: An Examination of Stigma and Social Pressure Through the Lens of Superheroes, Kiersten Burtz
An Evidence-Based Approach to Improving the Quality of Sex Education in Ohio, Alyssa Buschur
Investigating Correlations Among a Growth-Mindset Intervention, Students’ Math Anxiety, and Students’ Math Self-Efficacy, Anna Grace Chamberlain
The Relationship Between Gender, Academic Performance, and Confidence Within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Classes, Allison Cheek and Allison Kay Cheek
Growth Mindset and Academic Performance, Rachel Chesbrough
Still Lending You the World: The Toledo Lucas County Public Library in the 21st Century, Cade Clem
Still Lending You the World: The Toledo Lucas County Public Library in the 21st Century, Cade Clem
An Examination of Food Insecurity at BGSU: Recommendations to Fill the Gaps, Kayla Commings
Does oxybenzone affect the development of sea urchins up to the gastrula stage, and what do we do about it?, Claire Crozier
From Story to Song: Exploring the Storytelling Potential of Instrumental Music, Celine Darr
Exploring Methods of Adaptive Reuse as a Means of Reviving Abandoned Spaces, Joshua Davids
Overcoming Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety: Practical Approaches in the Classroom, Sarah Day
Blessing Box Plant, Lauren Dietz
Blessing Box Plant, Lauren Dietz
Urbanization Against Gentrification, Cody Ellerbrock
"Real Women Have Bodies": A Study in Adaptation, Madison Ephlin
The Impact of Instagram Usage on Body-Esteem in Young Women in College, Kirsten Etzinger
Dance and the Self: An analysis on the psychological impacts of dance, Morgan Etzinger
Epigenetics in Forensic Science, Reagan Faunce
Turning Green: Envisioning a Sustainable Future for Bowling Green, Kiana Fitzpatrick