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
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
A Tessellation of Engineers, Grace Jenkins Welsh
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
The Effects of Salt Marsh Restoration on the Hydrology of Salt Marsh Channels, Isis Kontas
Effects of Language Status, Community Advice, and Parent Beliefs on Heritage Language Maintenance in the U.S.: A Scoping Review, Jasmine Loeung
Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Peoples' Views on Masculinity: A Literature Review & Meta Analysis, Alyx Loney
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 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
Genetic Considerations for the Conservation of the Red Junglefowl, Courtney Lee McPheron
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 Rain Monroe
Mourning in Eco-Poetics & Cellar as Linguistic Category, Gwen Moon
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Queer Analysis, Elizabeth M. Munk
Portland's Lost Chinatown, Artthew H. Ng
Motor Vehicle Theft in Portland Oregon, Io Nicholls
The Impact of Period Poverty on Low-Income Adolescents in the United States, Makayla Olson
Critical Consciousness & the Rural-Urban Divide, Kendall O'Rorke
Exiles: Trauma, Art & Design, Edwin Lew-Højbak Paquette
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 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
Examining Mesopredator Detections in the Portland Metropolitan Area, Hunter Storm
FLASH-RT: Using High-Dose Radiation for Clinical Radiation Therapy, Deja Stubbs
Hybrid Photovoltaic + Battery Energy System Grid-tied Converter Capstone Review Thesis, Archer Taylor
Humanity in Trauma, Alyssa K. Thompson
Transgender Voices in Composition: Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Identity and Music Composition, Andrew Thompson
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: Symptomatology in Drug Induced Psychopathology, Eleanor Tietsort
Toward Understanding Japanese and US Mainstream Media in Light of the Invasion of Ukraine: Conflict Training, Sophie Truesdale
Network Tango: Examining State Dispositions Toward Attribution in International Cyber Conflict, Robert Riley Turner
The Allegory of United States Settlers v. Native Americans in Wes Craven's The Hills Haves Eyes (1977), Blue Van Alst
Exploring the Plausibility of Human Ecosystem Disruption Being the Cause for Increased Viral Prevalence, Andrew Ventura
Response of Perineuronal Nets and Parvalbumin in Rat Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala to Inescapable and Escapable Stress, Brittani Wallsten
Pandemic Collaborative Governance Facilitation: A First Look at COVID-19's Impact on Collaborative Governance, Amelia Webb
The Benefits of Outdoor Education for Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Annabelle Winking
Leading for Success: Leader-Member Exchange Relationships and Employee Creative Self-Efficacy, Mary Joy Wytsma
Paid Sick Leave, Chronic Disease, and Systemic Racism: A Systematic Review, Lauren Yee
EPL Card Reader Capstone: The Strengths of Partner Programming from a Team Leader's Perspective, Zach Yost
Theses from 2022
Classifying Dead Code in Software Development, Arman Alavizadeh
Understanding CH4 Emissions from Compostables: An Exploration of Local CH4 Emissions from Landfilled Compostables and the Efficacy of Emission Mitigation via Anaerobic Biogas Digestion, Jordan-Yoosuf Aljbour
Maternal Socioeconomic Status and Infant Low Birth Weight: Interactions Across Generations, Kira M. Anderson
Literature Review: the Relationship Between Art and Anxiety, Madeline R. Armendariz Sullivan
The Cult Fascist: Establishing Cultic Behavior in Proud Boys and Incels, AJ Ashland
Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Obese Trauma Patients, Sarah Autry
Space and Identity in J.M. Coetzee's Life & Times of Michael K, Joshua Baker
National Climate Data Graphical Plotting Software Review, Melissa Barnes
Exploring Stress Relief Methods and the Efficacy for the Houseless at Urban Settings, Lexis Bates
Feminism and #MeToo in the Lives of Orthodox Jewish Women, Rebecca S. Battin
The Needle and the Pen: a Retrospective on Eighteenth Century Life, Consumerism, and Dress in Relation to Modern Garment Production, Madeleine F. Beer
Understanding the Efficacy of Telehealth in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Katheren Bettermann
Assessing the Accessibility of the Judicial System's Arrest-to-Parole Timeline for People who are d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Evelyn G. Birnbaum
The Influence of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo on Contemporary Feminist Movement in Argentina, Ni Una Menos, Alexandria Blackwill
'Night, Mother: A Thesis Production, Naomi R. Bowers
Detection and Quantification of Arsenic Pollution with a Moss Bio-Indicator and ICP-MS, Erin R. Bowey
Social Media Impact on Small Brick and Mortar Businesses, David N. Bowles
Mental Health as a Predictor of Bone Stress Fractures in Female Collegiate Athletes: A Literature Review, Phoebe Brown
Social Media Marketing and Insurance: An Analysis of the Impact of Social Media Marketing on Small Independent Brokerages of Property and Casualty Insurance, Kaylee B. Brucker
The American Grammar of Policing as an Afterlife of Slavery: Arguments for an Abolition Democracy, Emily E. Buss