Works in this series are the final written component of a masters or doctoral degree program at Grand Valley State University. Culminating Experience Projects demonstrate a student's competence in their discipline while producing original research, investigating a scholarly topic, or producing a creative work.

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Note: in some graduate programs, students may instead create a Thesis or Dissertation. These can be found as separate series in the Graduate Research and Creative Practice collection.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2025

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Supporting New Teachers Through Mentorship and Collaboration, Nathan Bleeker

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Effective Elementary Vocabulary Instructional Strategies, STACI A. BROWN

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A Transition Course Supporting Student Veterans' Success, Caitlin O. Burnett

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Reimagining Faculty Retention And Governance In Regional Public Universities, Cabdulcasiis Maxamed Ciise

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Enhancing the development of critical thinking skills through the implementation of trauma-informed Project-Based Learning, Megan E. Coleman

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We Lift as We Climb: An Intervention Method Proving the Efficacy of Mentorship in Higher Education, Dogan Copeland

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Not Just the International Office: A Campus-Wide Approach to International Student Success, Lyndsay N. Curatolo

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Designing a First-Year Seminar for First-Generation Students at GVSU, Ethan M. Demarest

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Tracking and Increasing Digital Literacy Skills in Secondary Education, Joseph Elsen

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Promoting College and Career Ready Readers and Writers: A Guide for English, Science, and Social Studies Teachers to Support Instruction of SAT Reading and Writing Skills, David Fitzpatrick

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Campus Vibrancy Through the Lens of Student Organizations Collaboration, Elijah A. Fosu

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Sustainability Recognition Program: A Gamified Approach to Student Engagement on Campus, Sydney K. Gandolfi

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From Student-Athlete to Working Professional: Career Readiness for College Athletes, Elizabeth M. Gibbs

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Expanding Incoming First-Year Students’ Knowledge with Campus Sustainability Education and Efforts at Higher Education Institutions, Katie Gorman

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Professional Development to Foster Rigorous, Student-Centered Discussions in Literacy, Elizabeth Hain

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Blood Flow Restriction and the Achilles Tendon, Lacey Jajko and Anja Whitehouse

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The Interaction/Impact of ACEs and Coach-Athlete Relationships on the Collegiate Athlete Experience: A Trauma Informed Coaching Approach, Lauren King

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Supporting First-Generation College Students Experiencing Imposter Syndrome, Jaydenn R. Knepp

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Closing the Gap in American History Knowledge in K-12 Students, Benjamin D. Langholz

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Building Wealth One Sentence at a Time: A Capitalist’s Guide to Criminal Justice, Alexandra J. Lindell

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The Impact of Target gEUD Constraints on Target Coverage in Pancreatic Cancer Patients, Barbara Lotsoff

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A Love Song for Teachers: A Guide to Enhance Teacher Wellbeing and Self-Efficacy through Strategies for Stress Reduction within School Systems, David Eugene Lyons

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Challenges and Strategies for Caribbean Students Pursuing Education in the United States, Keyeria McCormick

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The Possibilities of Food Justice within a Neoliberal Food System, Jessi McKellar Raymer

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Their Voices, Their Work: The Challenges and Experiences of Resettled Female Refugees in West Michigan, Cristhel Vanessa Morlidge

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Building Anti-Racist Teacher Education, Kel Nemetz

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Exploring the Filipino/Filipino American College Student Identities, Ashley R. Pangan

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Disparities in Resource Allocation for Minority Students, Van Parker

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The Importance of Developing Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood, Jaren Whitney Phillips

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Supporting Teachers in Social Emotional Learning, Olivia Radley

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Increasing Parental Involvement of Low Socioeconomic Status Families, to Help Increase Student Reading Achievement, Jean M. Routley Robinson

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Supporting FTIAC Student Transitions Through Various Orientation Programs, Zoe C. Shimones

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Enhancing Kindergarten Readiness, Alexander J. Smith

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Promoting Student Success Through Outdoor Orientation Programs, Jessica Stehouwer

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Supporting Students Who Support Students: Creating Systems of Care for Resident Assistants (RAs), Landyn M. Teachout

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Disability Culture in Higher Education (or the Lack Thereof), Dalia Torres Leon

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Disarming the Deficit: Creating a Positive Disabled Community on Campus, Grace E. VanHaitsma

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Standardizing Support: Creating a Digital Guidebook for College Access Professionals, Darci L. VanWormer

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Empowering Undecided Students: Fostering Self-Authorship Through Academic Advising Practices, Erin E. Westberg

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Developing a Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Workshop Series for Faculty: Empowering Student Learning and Healing at Grand Valley State University, Hayley F. Wilson

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Accessibility Care Beyond the University Disability Office, Mae L. Zurita

Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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GPU Exploration using PyCuda, Prudhvi Sai Akulapally

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Research-Based Early Literacy Practices for Lower Elementary Educators, Erica Joy Austin

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Mri Alzheimer’s Disease Prediction, Vikram Ayyawari

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Effective Reading Intervention in the Intermediate Grades, Cassandra Baas

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Supporting Admitted Students, Preventing Academic Jeopardy, Bridget M. Baehl

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Supporting High School Students in their Transition to College through a Comprehensive College Prep Bootcamp, Brooke E. Baneck

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Toward More Impactful Higher Education Advisory Boards: Foundational Elements for Success, Kyle Barnhart

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Adaptability of a Vertical Transfer Student, Dylan Barron

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Creating a COLAB notebook based on the tutorial of the SIMPY Python library, Mary Deepika Basani

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Strategies and Resources for Integrating Technology into the Secondary Education World Language Classroom, Angelina M. Bauer

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Indigenous Curricula and Teachers’ Preparedness, Caitlin M. Benson

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Coaching and Developing Non-Certified Instructional Staff in Key Literacy Practices, Holly Nicole Bigos

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An Examination of Positive Impacts on Students' Math Success, Lauren E. Bisher

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Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Graduate Education, Obed A. Boateng

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PAGE RANK ALGORITHM IN JAVA, Nikkil Bollman

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Developing Conflict Resolution Skills in Residential Students at Higher Education Institutions, Lindsey A. Bos

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Using a Flipped Course Design to increase positive outcomes in first year Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses, Jennifer Bourbina

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Creating Inclusive Environments for Students with Disabilities within Civic Engagement Programming, Phillip D. Brzezinski

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Maximizing Data Optimization: Analysis, Retention, and Website Accessibility, Selena Cade

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Developing Reader Identities through School-based Affinity Spaces, Taylor R. Casarez

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Equipping Adult Educators for Successful Adult Training, Tonia S. Castillo

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Supporting Social-Emotional Learning In Early Childhood Education, Victoria L. Cavitt

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Dosimetric Comparison of 3D Conformal and VMAT with DIBH for Right Breast Cancer, Lundie Cervantes

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Corporate Philanthropy: Catalyst for Sustainable Alignment or Mere Gesture? Unveiling the Impact on People, Planet, and Profits, Cameron L. Cleveland

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The Impact of Soft Skills Training on Guest Satisfaction in the Hospitality Industry, Lawrie Colaco Mr

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Bridging Cultural Identities: Empowering EL Students through Acculturation, Sarah D.T. Corder

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Developing Early Literacy Screening Assessments and Corresponding Interventions, Sarah A. Coutts

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Retrospective Dosimetric Comparison of Radiation Therapy Treatment Using Hybrid-VMAT Technique for Esophageal Cancer, Colleen Cozzie

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Racial Disproportionality in Exclusionary Discipline Rates in the United States, Cara Crisostomo

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Anchored in Excellence: The Journey of Resilience, Achievement and Brilliance for First-generation Black Male Scholars, Destyni A. Davis

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Knowledge Building Through Interdisciplinary Units, Jessica A. DeBoer

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The Effectiveness of Technology and Smart-Home Based Teaching Modules for Direct Care Workers, Emily DeMers, Andrea Mesbergen, Elise Kuiper, Jenna Prohaska, and Lauren Czajka

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Comparative plan analysis: Helical Tomotherapy vs. Linac VMAT for lower extremity sarcomas, Marie E. DiBona

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A Dosimetric Evaluation of OAR Sparing and Treatment Parameters in a Hybrid Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Technique and a Modified Volumetric Modulated Arc Technique in Esophageal Cancer Patients, Taniesha Dvoskin

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A Comprehensive Approach for Addressing E-Cigarette Use in High School Students, Michael Ebbert

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Word Study Within the Guided Reading Framework, Jordyn Edwards

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Phonics Intervention Supports in 3rd-6th Grade, Nicole Embury

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3D Game: Enhancing Game AI with Machine Learning, Nicholas William English

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Effective Vocabulary Instructions in Kindergarten Through Third Grade, Allison Ericksen

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Dosimetry Comparison of VMAT and HyperArc Plans for A Single Glioblastoma, Tylor Filipiak

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The Effect of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices on Preschool-Aged Children with Disabilities, Jocelyn N. Fox

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Increasing the Level of English Language Learners Mathematical Word Problem Skills using Language Interventions, Hannah M. Frederick

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A quantitative investigation into isotropic variations of treatment planning isocenters to model patient misalignment during radiation therapy delivery and its impact on evaluated dose metrics for hypofractionated DIBH left breast cancer patients, McKenzie Gemeiner

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Social Emotional Learning Unit Plan for Kindergarten Students, Aubrey Groenhof

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A clinical comparison with the flattening free filter technique for lung stereotactic body radiotherapy using functional lung planning, Addison Gucwa

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Impacts of Cellphone Usage on Adolescent Social and Emotional Development, Chelsea N. Hammer

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Supporting 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency: Utilizing Paraprofessionals to Provide Literacy Intervention, Hayley Jacobs

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Decreasing the Reading Gap in Upper Elementary, Carly L. Johnson

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Culturally responsive social-emotional training and supplemental resources for early childhood teachers, Danielle Johnson

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Plan comparison of Hybrid Dynamic Conformal Arc Therapy (HDCAT) and 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) in palliative treatment of thoracic spine tumors, Maria Juchartz

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Getting Involved: Navigating Rural Student Supports in Higher Education, Lucy Karpukhno

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Breaking The Cycle: The intersection of Poverty and Entrepreneurship, Wes Keely

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SUCCESS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS COURSES, Victoria Klaas

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Helping Early Readers with Dyslexia, Jessica Kathleen Klooster

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A survey of several python libraries foe Computational geometry, Meghana Kolluru

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Increasing Secondary Students’ Spanish Oral Language Proficiency, Courtney Kozak

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Can Simultaneous Integrated Boost Provide Better Dosimetric Coverage Compared to Sequential Boost in Prone Breast Treatment of Large Breast Volumes?, Kinze Kraft

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The Link Between Classroom Diversity and Academic Advancements, Mary Kuik

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Exploring Diverse Perspectives in Music Education Instruction and Currciculum, Cameron J. Lee