Honors Theses and Capstones
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
A Comparison of Pacing Strategies Between Males and Females Running in Carbon-Fiber Plated Shoes, Amanda P. Ares, Allison A. Petry, Morgan M. Koskela, Owen R. Daigle, and Summer B. Cook
NH State Parks Outdoor Recreation and Wellbeing, Muriel C. Bennett
Determining Bioavailability of Rumen-Protected Methionine Supplements for Lactating Holsteins Using the In Vivo Plasma Dose-Response Method Using Non-Cannulated Cows, Madeline N. Benoit and Nancy L. Whitehouse
Design and Analysis of Facial Recognition Algorithms for Home Monitoring, Nathaniel F. Bernich
Investigating the Mechanisms of Freeze Tolerance in Lemna minor, Tamara Bouchard
NIGHTMARE, Phoebe E. Bowen
A National Assessment of State Level Culvert Management Plans, Steven Michael Carvalho Jr
Noise in the Acute Care Patient Setting, Taylor A. Cota and Brynn Roberts
Gelatin-Methacrylated Hyaluronic Acid Microgels for Neural Tissue Generation In Vitro, Hannah Cuvellier and Kyung Jae Jeong
The effects of heat stress on the rumination in lactating dairy cows, kailey anne deighan
Project TACKLE 12 Years of CIA and Taiwanese Joint Reconnaissance Overflights, Maximilian DiGiovanni
You’ll Be Back: Sensory Cognition’s Influence on Audience Retention, Tia DiMicelli
Evaluating the Causes of Land Subsidence on the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast Measured with InSAR, Jordan Leigh DiPrima
Hit Me, Baby, One More Time: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Celebrity Gossip Magazine Shaming of Britney Spears, Anna Rae Drabik
An Examination of Donald Trump and Young Evangelical Voters, Kevin Finn
From Civil War to Cold War: China, the US, and the Korean Conflict, Ethan Paul Foss
Waking the Witch: Exploring Gender, Magic, and Power Dynamics in Ancient Rome, Diana Gibson
Sensory Need or Treatable Behavior? Self-Stimulatory Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematized Review, Anne Grace and Kathryne Brewer
Implementing Gallup 12+ Employee Engagement Survey in a Critical Access Hospital, Catherine R. Hardwick
Targeting STAT3 in TNBC Drug Resistance, Madison A. Henry
The Impact Staphylococcus aureus has on Conventional and Organic Dairy Herds in New Hampshire and New York, Jacqueline Rose Holmes
Investigating the DNA-Binding Role of TBP1 in Toxoplasma gondii: Expression and Characterization of a Recombinant Protein, Madison T. Jeckell
Characterizing On- and Off-Shift Dietary Intake and Quality of EMS Personnel and Firefighters in Southern New Hampshire., Ellianna Jordan and Noereem Mena
Lost, Courtney Rose Kostopoulos
Lingering Legacy: The Impact Fan Reactions had on Media Framing in the Rossi-Marquez Rivalry, MaryAnn Lozowski
Development of a Clickable Probe for Imaging Hydrogen Peroxide in the Bilayer, Erin Elizabeth McCarthy
Developing a Ninhydrin Assay to Determine Methionine and Lysine Loss From Rumen Protected Amino Acid Supplements, Ashley K. Miske
Determining the Bioavailability of Rumen Protected Methionine Supplements in Lactating Holsteins Using the In Vivo Plasma Dose-Response Method, Kaisa L. Mundorff
Using RNA Sequencing to Examine Encephalic Gene Expression in Cactus Mice, Sarah A. Nicholls
Signal-Based Error Handling: Case study using the Bathymetric Attributed Grid Library, Anthony R. Papetti
Reasoning Through Change: Exploring Covariational Thinking in Student Exponential Graph Interpretation, Samantha Lynn Pearson
The Human Face of War: Propaganda and The Gendered Use of Soft Power by Elite British Women During the Boer War, Alexandrina M. Pereira
Hydrogel synthesis via ß-thiolactone mediated native chemical ligation for cell encapsulation: imaging-based assessment of cell viability and spreading, Dylan M. Sager and Matthew E. Currier
The Financialization of the American Dream: Private Equity’s Rise in the Single-Family Rental Market, Colby Sherwin
The Usual Suspects: A Review of Common Dysbiosis of the Human Mouth, and The Associated Microbial Species, Sophie Katherine Shields
Skeletons at Sea: Unpacking the Oceanographic and Taphonomic Variables that Impact the Remains of Decedents at Sea, Ella Tartsa
Molecular Simulation Studies of Protein Interactions Associated With Aging, Charlotte Jenna Thomas
Agile Software Development and Pair Programming, Eben J. Tobler
Analyzing Seasonal Wind Trends and Climate Change Impacts Along the East Coast of the United States (1990-2022), Avery L. Wilson
Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Milk Quality in Organic Dairy Cows, Kayla A. Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Harnessing pDNA Hydrogels for Cell-Free mRNA Synthesis, Rachel A. Achong
From IT to AI: Analysis of Skill–Biased Technological Change in Europe, Stav Alkalay
Density Dependent Calling Behavior in North Pacific Humpback Whales, Lucas J. Anderson
Assessment of Open Top Chambers to Simulate Effects of Climate Change on Soil Temperature and Cover Crop Response in Agricultural Systems, Gretchen Bahmueller
Investigating Roles of Protein Phosphatase Subunits in the Arabidopsis Root Response to Salt Stress, Casey P. Baumann
Investigating the Function of Protein S-acyltransferase 2 in Arabidopsis thaliana using CRISPR Mutants, Nicole Benjamin
Consumer Preference in Politics: Polarization in the US Two-Party System, Jocelyne Y. Bisson
Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of the p53 Gene in Ecdysozoans: Implications for Cancer Biology and Genetic Regulation, Joseph Brian Bodenrader
Equine Rescue Success in the United States: A Statistical Analysis, Carly J. Cave
Imputation Strategies for Different Categories of Missing Data, Karthik Chalumuri
Intergenerational Comparison of Inequality and Standard of Living, Jillian Cookinham
A free-boundary successive over-relaxation Grad-Shafranov Equation Solver, Alec J. Damsell
Inclusivity of In Vitro Fertilization Clinic Websites, Erin Donahue
Understanding Hospital-Based Nurse End-of-Life Care, Knowledge, and Comfort: A Quality Improvement Project, Emma Doran
Looking for the Answer: Exploring the Choice Between AI and Search Engines, Joseph Driscoll
Utilizing Plasmid DNA Hydrogels for Cell-Free Protein Production, Tinotenda Duche
Fluorotelomer Carboxylic Acid Degradation: Implications for Septic Systems, Alexis Marie Eaton
Cataloging and Locating Icequakes on the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica to Determine Long Term Rift Behavior, Simon F. Eisl
The Economic Impacts of Digital Nomads in Medellin, Colombia, Bernadette Patricia Farmer
Financial Considerations for U.S. Equine Rescues: A Comparison of Adoption-based vs. Sanctuary-based Organizations, Carolyn V. Frank
Implementation of the Dutch Biking System In The United States Subject: Portsmouth NH, Linda K. Freeman
Giving Workers the 'Green Light': Defining Green Jobs and Exploring their Distribution in the US, Cole Fuller
Comparing Calcium, Vitamin D, and Calorie Intakes Among UNH Army ROTC Cadets with Low and Normal Bone Mineral Status, Ava Gaudette
Tender Bonds: The Effect of Emotions and Parenting Styles on Rule-Violating Behaviors, Courtney K. Goodwin and Ellen Cohn
Distribution of Tick Species on Free-ranging Ungulates in Northern New England, Karisa Graham
National Park Visits and Climate: Are rising temperatures affecting visitation rates?, Olivia Graves-Witherell
A Review of Executive Functioning and Social Communication Supports for Neurodiverse College Students, Reilly Morgan Gray
Instances of Undecidability in the Semigroup Word Problem, Timothy C. Grosky
Land Analysis of a 33 Acre Parcel in Deerfield, NH, Chloe C. Gross
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Role in Shaping Pharmaceutical Investment Strategies, Grace Harbour
Investing in Love: The Finances of Getting Married, Allison Frances Ivers
Global Analysis of the Neutron Magnetic Form Factor, Joseph P. Jayne
Nursing Education and Comfort Level in Caring for Patients with Eating Disorders, Jaylyn E. Jewell
Analysis on the Correlation of ESG Exposure Ratings on ETF Performance, Brendan C. Kelly
Prospective Associations of Fish Consumption in Cognitive Function and Depressive Symptoms Among Puerto Rican Adults, Johanna Grace Koroma
Seasonality of Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Leaf Trait Changes Across a Canopy Height Gradient, Arielle Ann Kotulak
Environmental Taxation in Spain: Policy and Practice, Emily Sang Lynch
Artificial Intelligence in Stock Analysis and Portfolio Building, Sean M. Lynch
College Sports as a Business: How Name, Image, & Likeness Deals Have Altered the Way Colleges Operate, Jake Alexander MacInnis
Targeting BCL6 Transcription Factor in Ovarian Cancer, Allison F. Mackey
Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Analysis and Discovery, Payton Maddaloni
Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Analysis and Discovery, Payton Summer Maddaloni
Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Data Storage, Savannah Malo
Investigation of the Causative Agent of Canine Leproid Granuloma Infection Cases in the Northeastern United States, Nicole J. Marcotte
Alpaca Assisted Activities in the New England Alpaca Industry: A Possible Solution to Farm Profitability and Participant Mental Health, Ashley Michele Masse
Alpaca Assisted Activities in the New England Alpaca Industry: A Possible Solution to Farm Profitability and Participant Mental Health, Ashley Michele Masse
Artificial Intelligence and the Entertainment Industry, Caroline Rae McCarthy
Student Perspectives on the Adequacy of Mental Health Curriculum within the College of Health and Human Services at UNH, Brianna Lee Meyer
The Future of Building: The Potential Impacts of 3D Printing Within the Construction Industry, Alyssa Morrison
Understanding Large Accounting Firm Perceptions on the Decline of Accounting Graduates and Implications of Supply Shortages, Lilie Murray
Judging Our New Judges: Why We Must Remove Artificial Intelligence from Our Courtrooms Now, Kieran Duffy Newcomb
“Slaves of the State:” the Exploitation of Women Through Convict Leasing, Beth F. Newton
The Lighthouse Keepers Daughter: The Life and Work of Celia Laighton Thaxter, Haley J. Parker
Social Workers in Human Resources, Alexandra H. Pogany
Non-Invasive Monitoring Device for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Amy Prendergast
Exploring Lexical Stress Perception: An Investigation Across Varied Listener Experience with Prosody, Olivia J. Pride
Supply and consumption of dissolved organic phosphorus across the subtropical Indian Ocean, Corinne Richard
Developing a Gender Diverse Stimulus Set for Emotion Expressions, Amir Robertson