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 2018
Scaling Sustainable Infrastructure: District Design for the Triple Bottom Line, Anika R. Hall
Community Music for Human Development : a Brain-Centered Approach to Outreach, Jesse M. Hamlin
Rebranding Street Art: An Examination of Street Art and Evolution into Mainstream Advertising, Branding, and Propaganda, Moira Fiona Hampson
Shanghai is a Fast Paced City: An Exploration into the Rapid Growth of Queer and Trans Communities in Shanghai, China, Frances S. Hanna
Rural Ready, Deanna Hart
Exploring Cap-and-Trade: a California Case Study, Madison Daisy Hathaway
bodysecrecy: State Surveillance and Black Feminist Refusal, Alex León Herrera
British Tea: Steeped in the Imperial Nation-State, Steven J. Hoaglin
Transformation of Pyrococcus furiosus with Thermostable Green Fluorescent Protein, Emma R. Hollar
Erasing History? Contextualizing Modern Monument Destruction through an Archaeological Lens, Stephanie Holton
Inhibition of Interleukin-1 Receptor-Associated Kinase-1 is a Therapeutic Strategy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Subtypes, Mona Mohammad Hosseini
Reclaiming Women's Stories at the Border: Mexicana Migration, Catholicism, and Revolution, 1910-1930, Alexandra Ibarra
Evaluating Mobile-Based Educational Adventure Games for Language Learning, Deana Jackson
Marketing in Portland's Small Publishing Industry: Case Studies in the Biographical Approach, Kate Jay
Food Security and the Sustainable Livelihood Approach to Development in Uganda, Megan Jessup-Varnum
Serpent, Shadow, & Cyborg: Active Interpretation in a Sea of Information, Sara Karl
The Effects of Aging, Prolonged Life Expectancy and Retirement on the American and Japanese Social Security Systems, Torgen Karns
Criteria for Active Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide, Christina Kavehrad
The Pious and Political Networks of Catherine of Siena, Aubrie Kent
The Effect of Zn2+ Binding on the Chemistry of Tm3+ and Eu3+ Chelates, Diana King
To Die or Not to Die: an Examination of Gubernatorial Clemency Powers through a Case Analysis of Death Penalty Moratoriums, Mary Margaret L. Kirchner
The Disruptive Potential of a Queer Vegan Praxis, Naomi M. Kolb-Untinen
Evaluation of Synthetic Dyes and Food Additives in Electronic Cigarette Liquids: Health and Policy Implications, Tetiana Korzun
Rendering Identity: Normativity in Conventional Contemporary Queer Documentary, Lea G. Kreck
Controversy Advertising: an Exploratory Study on Controversy Advertising and its Effects, Yun Kuan
Agroecology in Argentina: Transitioning Farmers to Resilient Agriculture, Ashley D. Kunesh
The Contrast of Covariational Reasoning and Other Problem Solving Methods of a Calculus Student, Micah Kurzer
A Functional Application of the Gut-Brain Axis: a Proposed Nutrition Intervention for the Treatment of Depression, Tory H. Kusich
Revive the Sport, Rewind the Story: Shaping a Culture for the New Volleyball League, Maryana Kuznetsova
Continuous and Symmetrical Transformations in the Framework of Classical Particle Systems, Nima Laal
A History of Friendship Park, Paige E. Landis
The Path to Modern Iran: an Examination of Shiite Islam's Influence (1900-Present), Autymn A. Langford
An Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment: the Study of Naturally Ventilated University Classrooms within a Mixed-Mode Ventilated Building, Kyhetica M. Lattin
Establishing Baseline Lead Levels Found in Swiss Chard Grown Near the Hillsboro Airport, Amber A. Lee
An Analysis of Green Infrastructure Implementation Strategies in Portland and Other Global Leaders in Climate Action, Rachel L.R. LeMont
Corporate Social Responsibility and Accounting: 2 CSR Case Studies and a Literature Review, Anzhelika Levkiv
Actualizing Teacher Pedagogical Aims Through One to One Student to Chromebook Integration: a Case Study, Alaina Loescher
Attempts to Synthesize Fumarylacetoacetate Using the Filamentous Ascomycete, Aspergillus nidulans, Carolyn Loughran
Determinants of Food Insecurity within University Student Populations: Results of a College Food Pantry Survey, Hannah T. Low
Do Internal or External CSR Strategies Yield Higher Social and Financial Returns?, Emily Lundberg
Human Resource Analytics: Implications for Strategy Realization and Organizational Performance, Xylia Kathleen M. Lydgate
An Environmental Justice Assessment of the Hanford Nuclear Waste Site Cleanup Project, Hannah Madden
The Incorporation of Fathering Interventions into Batterer Intervention Programs, Caitlyn Martin
SocialSibs: Effects of Hybrid Sibling-Mediated Intervention on Joint Attention for Children with ASD and their Neurotypical Siblings, Kali E. McCafferty
Understanding Self-Constitution, Winston Meier
Fat Fiction: Normalizing Fat Bodies in Literature, Sophia K. Merrell
Intergenerational Value Transmission Based on Culture, Naomi Miu
Effective? Ethical? Behavior Control & Algorithmic Management in Virtual Environments, Ryan Moore
The Silencing Power of Algorithms: How the Facebook News Feed Algorithm Manipulates Users' Perceptions of Opinion Climates, Callie Jessica Morgan
Stress Compulsion: the Creation and Curation of an Art Show, Shannen Muhl
Learner power! The Benefits of Metacognition and Transparency on Education Justice, Insights from Neuroscience of Learning, Camille O. Nava
Relative Contribution of Plaques, Tangles, and PKAN Neurons in Patients with Cognitive Impairment, Vy H. Nguyen
R.I.P (Race in Portland), Christian J. Orellana Bauer
Relating Hume's Epistemic Theory of Causality to Habituation in Contemporary Neuroscience, Sydnie Mika Osaki
The Influence of Individual Differences on Eco-Driving Training Transfer and Spillover: a Correlational Study of Proactive Personality and Motivation, Timothy Oxendahl
Music Video Creation and Auteurism, Dylan Paris
An Excerpt From "River's Edge": a Novel, Christopher Michael Partin
Small Business Internationalization through Strategic Sourcing, Vishwa Patel
Uncovering Newton's Laws within a Game of Tug-of-War, Roberto C. Perez-Franco
Stop Labelling Us: Queer Futures for Film Criticism, Aria N. Ramus
Koreans as Japanese as Manchurians: Korean Nationality in Manchuria, Santiago J. Ravello
The Impact of Domestic and Foreign Forces on Guatemala's Social Services, Brooke Marie Reichert
The Fourth Avenue Street Seat: an Exercise in Disbanded Bureaucracy, Rhiannon Reynolds
NORSE and Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus: a Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review, Manaz Rezayee
Rammed Earth in the Portland Metro Area, Samuel D. Richmann
Treading, Not Running, Victoria A. Rielly
Grieving Through Day of the Dead: the Influence of Culture on Processes and Resources, Sadie Layne Rockford
Some Assembly Required: computational simulations of dusty plasma, Isabel J. Rodriguez
Examining Sense of Place for Marginalized Communities in Community Gardens, Jocelyn Rodriguez
Finite Element Analysis of 3D Printed Aircraft Wing, Julian M. Rogers
Optimum Suspension Geometry for a Formula SAE Car, Nathan Roner
Socializing Public Space: Benches in the Urban Setting, Kelsey I. Sagrero
Facility Location Model for Free Clinics to Address Healthcare Disparities in Portland, OR, Mikhaela C. Sample
Close: a Collection of Short Stories, Samantha Saxby
“The Criminal Class” -- Long Term Social Health Consequences of Mass Incarceration, Spencer D. Schaaf
"I didn't want to say it's a bad thing": Supporter Experiences with Autistic Patients in Healthcare, Mirah L. Scharer
Masculinity, Mental Health, and Modern Psychotherapy: From the Practitioner’s Mind, Logan Schwartz
A Queer and Trans-Inclusive Response to Intimate Partner Violence, Leighann Shields
Survey of Security in Home Connected Internet of Things, Benjamin Spriggs
Optimization of Carbon Supported Palladium and Gold Nanoparticles for Hydrodechlorination, Candice Stauffer
Internet of Things Security: Ongoing Threats and Proposed Solutions, Samuel Strba
Analysis of Avian Diversity and Richness in Relation to Urban Park Size Using eBird, Jordan J. Tippetts
Molecular Probes Selectively Targeting Pancreatic Cancer for Imaging, Brian Viet Truong
"I Do Not Speak French": Cruising, Magic, and Proust's Queer Sociability, Finn Turner
Current and Potential Uses of Green Roofs on Hospitals, Arjun Viray
A Technical Translation of Melentiev's Graph Representation Method with Commentary, Asya Volkova
Painting a New Narrative: Facilitating the Social Integration and Personal Empowerment of Schizophrenic Individuals Through Art, Erica M. Vollmer
Toll-like Receptor 7 Expression and Function on Sensory Nerves, Karol Wai
The Origins of the Alliance Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, Michelle K. Waite
Cyanobacteria Ecotypes in the North Pacific, Samantha Ward
Notes from a Native Son and Other Stories, Jacob K. Warren
The Semiotics of Wine Labeling: a Study of Millennial Perception, Abby Williams
A Comparative Examination of Primary Care Physician Shortages in Oregon, Arizona, and South Carolina, Jamie L. Wimmer
A Woman Named Fulvia: Life, Actions, and Perceptions, Jeneveve T. Winchell
A Literature Review on Body-Worn Cameras for Law Enforcement, Steven Witt
Managerial Accounting Strategies for Optimal Costs, Ivy Wong