Honors Theses and Capstones

Honors Theses and Capstones

 
This collection of UNH undergraduate honors theses has been created by the University Library in collaboration with the University Honors Program. To add your thesis, please click the "Submit Research" link on the left sidebar. If you are unable to contribute your entire thesis, you may also submit just an abstract by either entering it into the submission form or uploading a document.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2025

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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

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NH State Parks Outdoor Recreation and Wellbeing, Muriel C. Bennett

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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

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Design and Analysis of Facial Recognition Algorithms for Home Monitoring, Nathaniel F. Bernich

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Investigating the Mechanisms of Freeze Tolerance in Lemna minor, Tamara Bouchard

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NIGHTMARE, Phoebe E. Bowen

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A National Assessment of State Level Culvert Management Plans, Steven Michael Carvalho Jr

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Noise in the Acute Care Patient Setting, Taylor A. Cota and Brynn Roberts

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Gelatin-Methacrylated Hyaluronic Acid Microgels for Neural Tissue Generation In Vitro, Hannah Cuvellier and Kyung Jae Jeong

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The effects of heat stress on the rumination in lactating dairy cows, kailey anne deighan

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Project TACKLE 12 Years of CIA and Taiwanese Joint Reconnaissance Overflights, Maximilian DiGiovanni

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You’ll Be Back: Sensory Cognition’s Influence on Audience Retention, Tia DiMicelli

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Evaluating the Causes of Land Subsidence on the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast Measured with InSAR, Jordan Leigh DiPrima

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Hit Me, Baby, One More Time: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Celebrity Gossip Magazine Shaming of Britney Spears, Anna Rae Drabik

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An Examination of Donald Trump and Young Evangelical Voters, Kevin Finn

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From Civil War to Cold War: China, the US, and the Korean Conflict, Ethan Paul Foss

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Waking the Witch: Exploring Gender, Magic, and Power Dynamics in Ancient Rome, Diana Gibson

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Sensory Need or Treatable Behavior? Self-Stimulatory Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematized Review, Anne Grace and Kathryne Brewer

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Implementing Gallup 12+ Employee Engagement Survey in a Critical Access Hospital, Catherine R. Hardwick

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Targeting STAT3 in TNBC Drug Resistance, Madison A. Henry

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The Impact Staphylococcus aureus has on Conventional and Organic Dairy Herds in New Hampshire and New York, Jacqueline Rose Holmes

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Investigating the DNA-Binding Role of TBP1 in Toxoplasma gondii: Expression and Characterization of a Recombinant Protein, Madison T. Jeckell

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Characterizing On- and Off-Shift Dietary Intake and Quality of EMS Personnel and Firefighters in Southern New Hampshire., Ellianna Jordan and Noereem Mena

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Lost, Courtney Rose Kostopoulos

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Lingering Legacy: The Impact Fan Reactions had on Media Framing in the Rossi-Marquez Rivalry, MaryAnn Lozowski

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Development of a Clickable Probe for Imaging Hydrogen Peroxide in the Bilayer, Erin Elizabeth McCarthy

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Developing a Ninhydrin Assay to Determine Methionine and Lysine Loss From Rumen Protected Amino Acid Supplements, Ashley K. Miske

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Determining the Bioavailability of Rumen Protected Methionine Supplements in Lactating Holsteins Using the In Vivo Plasma Dose-Response Method, Kaisa L. Mundorff

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Using RNA Sequencing to Examine Encephalic Gene Expression in Cactus Mice, Sarah A. Nicholls

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Reconceptualizing Madness: Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Autobiography and the Cultural Landscape of Insanity, Gender, and the Illness Experience, Claire Paley

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Signal-Based Error Handling: Case study using the Bathymetric Attributed Grid Library, Anthony R. Papetti

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Reasoning Through Change: Exploring Covariational Thinking in Student Exponential Graph Interpretation, Samantha Lynn Pearson

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The Human Face of War: Propaganda and The Gendered Use of Soft Power by Elite British Women During the Boer War, Alexandrina M. Pereira

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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

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The Financialization of the American Dream: Private Equity’s Rise in the Single-Family Rental Market, Colby Sherwin

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The Usual Suspects: A Review of Common Dysbiosis of the Human Mouth, and The Associated Microbial Species, Sophie Katherine Shields

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Skeletons at Sea: Unpacking the Oceanographic and Taphonomic Variables that Impact the Remains of Decedents at Sea, Ella Tartsa

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Molecular Simulation Studies of Protein Interactions Associated With Aging, Charlotte Jenna Thomas

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Agile Software Development and Pair Programming, Eben J. Tobler

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Analyzing Seasonal Wind Trends and Climate Change Impacts Along the East Coast of the United States (1990-2022), Avery L. Wilson

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Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Milk Quality in Organic Dairy Cows, Kayla A. Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Harnessing pDNA Hydrogels for Cell-Free mRNA Synthesis, Rachel A. Achong

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From IT to AI: Analysis of Skill–Biased Technological Change in Europe, Stav Alkalay

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Density Dependent Calling Behavior in North Pacific Humpback Whales, Lucas J. Anderson

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Assessment of Open Top Chambers to Simulate Effects of Climate Change on Soil Temperature and Cover Crop Response in Agricultural Systems, Gretchen Bahmueller

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Investigating Roles of Protein Phosphatase Subunits in the Arabidopsis Root Response to Salt Stress, Casey P. Baumann

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Investigating the Function of Protein S-acyltransferase 2 in Arabidopsis thaliana using CRISPR Mutants, Nicole Benjamin

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Consumer Preference in Politics: Polarization in the US Two-Party System, Jocelyne Y. Bisson

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Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of the p53 Gene in Ecdysozoans: Implications for Cancer Biology and Genetic Regulation, Joseph Brian Bodenrader

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Equine Rescue Success in the United States: A Statistical Analysis, Carly J. Cave

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Imputation Strategies for Different Categories of Missing Data, Karthik Chalumuri

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Intergenerational Comparison of Inequality and Standard of Living, Jillian Cookinham

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Understanding Neurodiversity and Executive Disfunction to Discover More Effective Accommodations and Create a More Inclusive Workforce for Neurodivergent Individuals, Carley Dahlstrom

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A free-boundary successive over-relaxation Grad-Shafranov Equation Solver, Alec J. Damsell

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Inclusivity of In Vitro Fertilization Clinic Websites, Erin Donahue

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Understanding Hospital-Based Nurse End-of-Life Care, Knowledge, and Comfort: A Quality Improvement Project, Emma Doran

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Looking for the Answer: Exploring the Choice Between AI and Search Engines, Joseph Driscoll

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Utilizing Plasmid DNA Hydrogels for Cell-Free Protein Production, Tinotenda Duche

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Fluorotelomer Carboxylic Acid Degradation: Implications for Septic Systems, Alexis Marie Eaton

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Cataloging and Locating Icequakes on the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica to Determine Long Term Rift Behavior, Simon F. Eisl

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The Economic Impacts of Digital Nomads in Medellin, Colombia, Bernadette Patricia Farmer

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Financial Considerations for U.S. Equine Rescues: A Comparison of Adoption-based vs. Sanctuary-based Organizations, Carolyn V. Frank

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Implementation of the Dutch Biking System In The United States Subject: Portsmouth NH, Linda K. Freeman

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Giving Workers the 'Green Light': Defining Green Jobs and Exploring their Distribution in the US, Cole Fuller

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Comparing Calcium, Vitamin D, and Calorie Intakes Among UNH Army ROTC Cadets with Low and Normal Bone Mineral Status, Ava Gaudette

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Tender Bonds: The Effect of Emotions and Parenting Styles on Rule-Violating Behaviors, Courtney K. Goodwin and Ellen Cohn

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Distribution of Tick Species on Free-ranging Ungulates in Northern New England, Karisa Graham

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National Park Visits and Climate: Are rising temperatures affecting visitation rates?, Olivia Graves-Witherell

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A Review of Executive Functioning and Social Communication Supports for Neurodiverse College Students, Reilly Morgan Gray

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Instances of Undecidability in the Semigroup Word Problem, Timothy C. Grosky

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Land Analysis of a 33 Acre Parcel in Deerfield, NH, Chloe C. Gross

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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Role in Shaping Pharmaceutical Investment Strategies, Grace Harbour

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Investing in Love: The Finances of Getting Married, Allison Frances Ivers

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Global Analysis of the Neutron Magnetic Form Factor, Joseph P. Jayne

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Nursing Education and Comfort Level in Caring for Patients with Eating Disorders, Jaylyn E. Jewell

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Analysis on the Correlation of ESG Exposure Ratings on ETF Performance, Brendan C. Kelly

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Prospective Associations of Fish Consumption in Cognitive Function and Depressive Symptoms Among Puerto Rican Adults, Johanna Grace Koroma

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Seasonality of Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Leaf Trait Changes Across a Canopy Height Gradient, Arielle Ann Kotulak

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Environmental Taxation in Spain: Policy and Practice, Emily Sang Lynch

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Artificial Intelligence in Stock Analysis and Portfolio Building, Sean M. Lynch

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College Sports as a Business: How Name, Image, & Likeness Deals Have Altered the Way Colleges Operate, Jake Alexander MacInnis

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Targeting BCL6 Transcription Factor in Ovarian Cancer, Allison F. Mackey

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Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Analysis and Discovery, Payton Maddaloni

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Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Analysis and Discovery, Payton Summer Maddaloni

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Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Data Storage, Savannah Malo

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Investigation of the Causative Agent of Canine Leproid Granuloma Infection Cases in the Northeastern United States, Nicole J. Marcotte

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Alpaca Assisted Activities in the New England Alpaca Industry: A Possible Solution to Farm Profitability and Participant Mental Health, Ashley Michele Masse

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Alpaca Assisted Activities in the New England Alpaca Industry: A Possible Solution to Farm Profitability and Participant Mental Health, Ashley Michele Masse

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Artificial Intelligence and the Entertainment Industry, Caroline Rae McCarthy

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Student Perspectives on the Adequacy of Mental Health Curriculum within the College of Health and Human Services at UNH, Brianna Lee Meyer

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The Future of Building: The Potential Impacts of 3D Printing Within the Construction Industry, Alyssa Morrison

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Understanding Large Accounting Firm Perceptions on the Decline of Accounting Graduates and Implications of Supply Shortages, Lilie Murray

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Judging Our New Judges: Why We Must Remove Artificial Intelligence from Our Courtrooms Now, Kieran Duffy Newcomb

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“Slaves of the State:” the Exploitation of Women Through Convict Leasing, Beth F. Newton

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The Lighthouse Keepers Daughter: The Life and Work of Celia Laighton Thaxter, Haley J. Parker

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Social Workers in Human Resources, Alexandra H. Pogany

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Non-Invasive Monitoring Device for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema, Amy Prendergast

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Exploring Lexical Stress Perception: An Investigation Across Varied Listener Experience with Prosody, Olivia J. Pride

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Supply and consumption of dissolved organic phosphorus across the subtropical Indian Ocean, Corinne Richard

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Developing a Gender Diverse Stimulus Set for Emotion Expressions, Amir Robertson