The collection includes undergraduate theses written by students in the University Honors College.
Further University Honors College work is available in the Anthós undergraduate journal.
Theses from 2023
Trackxi Capstone Review, Kevin Abarca
Small Business Marketing in the Sports Industry, Cheyenne L. Abbett
Colonialism's Creation of Machismo and its Influence on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: A Film Analysis of Telenovela DV/SA Anthologies, Yoselin Aguirre Perez
Traits of Leadership, Alinta Magdalene Ali
Fanning the Embers of Discrimination at Work: Does Reward Structure Fuel Incivility?, Sam Allen
Social Media and Society: An Investigation of How Female Athletes Use Instagram, Kathleen Amore
Extracting Extractivism: Technopessimism, Green Anarchism and (Gestures Toward) Indigeneity, Matthew Anglin
Recovery of Voice, Agency, and Mental Health Through Autobiography in Nadia, Captive of Hope, Dania A. Ayach
Stop Not Writing Songs: Using Time and Collaboration to Overcome Self-Doubt, Imposter Syndrome, and Writer's Block, Carley Baer
Reclaiming Public Space: How Black Portlanders Transformed Irving Park, 1960s-1980s, Ana Bane
A Historic Review of Community Policing & the Implementation Issues We Have Faced, Emily Bell
Tattoos and Trauma: Are Tattoos Healing for Trauma?, Krystal Bell
Classifying Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa: A Literature Review, Phoenix Black
Resistance Training and Running Performance and Economy: A Literature Review, James Bottrill
Myths, Museums, Mothers, and the Power of Letitia Carson, Hailey Brink
The Benefits of Using Comics in the Classroom, Caedin Brown
The Influence of Microorganisms on Human Health, Tiffany Bui
The Sanitary Lens: A Study of 19th Century Public Health in British Colonial India and Australia, Josephine Cannistra
Exploring Perspectives on Social and Emotional Learning Programs in Schools, Gina N. Carruth
The Little Magazine in the Digital Era: A Startup Guide, Dan Chilton
A Literature Review on Understanding, Solidifying, and Expanding the Role of Art Therapy in Death and Dying, Deborah D. Clark
Consumer 3D Printing for Remote Control Aircraft Wings: Development of Novel Wingbox Structure, Ian Clark
Neural Correlates of Comorbidity of Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders, Karsen Coelho
Le Chemin détourné, Ailie Coffey
Untethered, Hannah Crabtree-Eads
Revisiting "A Workers' Inquiry": Towards a Critical Sociology of Graphic Design, Grace Daenen
Exploring the Relationship Between Green Space and Academic Performance, Audrey Demeaux
Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Literature Review, Savannah M. DeMicoli
Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Investigating Emotional Responses to Climate Change Trailers (Documentary, Television, & Narrative Film), Erik Daniel Schell DeVore
Trans Futures in the Present Moment, Willow Grace Eckmayer
Rearranging: Songwriting with Multi-Genre Influence, Ryan Elliott
Job Management Portal Software Review, Ruchir Elukurthy
Nationalist and Non-nationalist Christianity in the United States, Aaron Epperson
Mitigating the Portland Housing Crisis: Analyzing How the City of Portland's Policies Can Better Facilitate Continuous Affordable Housing Development, W. Hayden Farris
Latinx Students Higher Educational Trajectory Post COVID, Jonathan Felix-Martinez
Music Production and the Creative Process Through the Lens of Neurodivergence, Blake Fry
Sound-Category Learning and Memory Skills in Neurotypical Adults and Adults with Language-Learning Disabilities, Allison Fulcher
Rejoice in the Lamb: Preparation to Performance, John Gladen
International Comparison of Literature on Home Health: Taiwan and the United States, Jaden Gloden
The Evolution of Leadership During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of the Research, Luca Patrick Thierry Gregston
Deciphering French Decentralization Efforts and Economic Attractivity Through the Evaluation of France's Lyonnaise Region, Magwyer Grimes and Kimberley Brown
Understanding Ubiquitin-like Signaling at the Host-Pathogen Interface, Danna Eloisa Guzman Gonzalez, Jonathan N. Pruneda, and Michael Divine
Microplastics Presence in Rhizophora mangle Roots throughout Fishponds and Open Coasts in Moloka'i, Hawaii, Mia Hackett
PFAS in News Media: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis, Madison Haley
Shame and Silencing of Amejo in Okinawa: Examining Gendered and Militarized Violence, Katie Hashimoto
Disrupting Epistemic Injustice: Implications for Lived-Experience Accounts of Mental Illness in Social Work Education, Jessica D. Hawkins
Cultic Studies Cultivate Libertory Language, Todd Heckathorn
Hemingway in Hollywood: From Page to Screen, Hayden Hendricks
On Occupying: Women's Representation in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Emma Hillstead
Navigating the Transition: Strategies for Supporting the Success of At-Risk Youth from Middle School to High School and Beyond, Jessica L. Hlavinka
Ad Natural: A Campaign Advocating for Representation of Diverse Female Body Types in Advertising Practices, Stacey Horton
Indigenous Water Justice: Theory, Gaps, and Opportunities for Application, Ruby Howard
Pleurotus spp. as Agents of Mycoremediation: A Review, Colin Innes
Hegemonization of Whiteness in the LatinX Community, Ava N. Jakubowski
Model Minority Myth and Oral Health Disparities in Asian Americans of Multnomah County in Oregon, Taylor Kang
Player Character Conflict in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Makenzie Kellar
It's a Mean, Mean World: Social Media and Mean World Syndrome, Samantha Kemp
How Photorealistic Images Are Generated, Nahom Ketema
Examining the Motives Behind Performative Allyship, Salena Keys-Kukoricza
Globalizing Investments: Enhancing Retail Investor Portfolios through Cross-Asset International Diversification, Charlotte T. Kline
Connection Between Migraine Physiology and Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Behaviors: A Literature Review, Sophia A. Kogan
Signs of Life, John Kohlepp
Effects of Language Status, Community Advice, and Parent Beliefs on Heritage Language Maintenance in the U.S.: A Scoping Review, Jasmine M. Loeung
The Impressionist Impact: How Claude Debussy Influenced Non-Western Composers and Music, Ragan Love
The Power of (Virtual) Convergence: The Unrealized Potential of Pair Programming and Remote Work, Mikayla Maki
The Objectives of the Literary Translator: Translating a Science Fiction Nouvelle, Aishwarya Marathe
Investigating the Mammillary Bodies as an Early Target of Alzheimer's Disease, Cole Martinson
Sex Education in American Public Schools: Policy and Outcomes, Alexandra Mattingly
More Than Fiction: Representations of Youth in Young Adult Dystopian Fantasy Fiction and its Importance, Daman R. McConnell
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It: Understanding the Value in Producing Film Adaptations and Movie Franchises, Courtney McDonald
Reconceptualizing the Interaction Between ADHD Symptoms and Environmental Context, Oliver G. McFadden
Climate Change Proposal: Coupling Equity and Scientific Rigor in Facing Global Warming, Rebecca McNicholas
Impacts of Human Disturbances on Alaskan Brown Bears (Ursus arctos): A Literature Review, Stephanie J. Menjivar
Decriminalizing Drugs: A Comparative Study of Oregon in an International Context, Fox Millsaps
I Know That You Know That I Know: Meta-Parody Ads and Brand Credibility, Giuliana T. Mintiero
Proxies of Design: A Case Study and Analysis of Place and Commercial Real Estate in Seattle, Nicholas Miranda
Purinergic Receptors in Lung Disease, Emily Mize
Mitigating Sex Trafficking: Preventative Methods for Reducing Sexual Exploitation, Autumn R. Monroe
Mourning in Eco-Poetics & Cellar as Linguistic Category, Gwen Moon
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Queer Analysis, Elizabeth M. Munk
The Impact of Period Poverty on Low-Income Adolescents in the United States, Makayla Olson
The Association of Patient-Provider Language Concordance with Healthcare Comprehension Among Latino/as in Oregon, Grace Parra
Analysis of Oregon Multi-Family Housing in Relation to COVID-19 Pandemic, Conor Paterson
Understanding the Crisis: The Evolution of Indigent Defense in Oregon, Molly M. Pettit
Laughing Through the Pain: An Analysis of Dark Humor in Trauma-and-Crisis-Centered Occupations, Zoe R. Potter
Designing the Future: The Influence of Lloyd J. Reynolds on American Product Innovation, Bander Qadan
The Power of Algorithms and Big Data: A Marketing Perspective on Consumer Manipulation in Business, Jordan C'rene Reuille-Dupont
Functional and Non-Functional Harmonic Devices in the Music of Wayne Shorter From the 1960's: Analysis and Application, Max Reynolds
An Analysis on The Florida Project, Capucine Rosier
The Collapse of the Afghan State and its Relation to US Policy, Omar Saradi
Doings with Land: Process and Participation through Indigenous-Led, Experiential Education in saqáanpa (the Snake River in Hells Canyon), Clark Shimeall
Investigating the Role of Holoenzyme C in Restoring Replication Following UV-Induced DNA Damage in Escherichia coli, Rahul Shimpi
The Impact of Masculinity and Gender Norms on Men's Mental Health in the U.S.: A Literature Review, Isabella Slobojan
Medicalizing Homelessness: Narratives of Individualization and Systemic Critique on Homeless Shelter Websites, Ella Mae Sowards
How Does a School Support Students Who Experience Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges?, Hannah Steely
Examining Benefits of Early Intervention in Cases of Pediatric Chronic Hypoxia, Kendra Stefan