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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Impacts of pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) as an organic fertilizer on nutrient, heavy metal, and Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentrations on the soils of a West Michigan farm., Katelyn R. Anderson
Critical Editing Studies: A Textual-Intertextual Approach to Editing, Rhetoric, and Cultures of Sensitivity, Amanda Keren-Happuch Yaa Emefa Anka
Early Detection of Oak Wilt using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Computer Vision, Muttaki I. Bismoy
Hyphenated Journeys: Identity Negotiations of Multiethnic Vietnamese Americans Through the Lens of Hybridity, Rheyna Leilahn Biu
An Assessment of Basic Needs Insecurities in Grand Valley State University Residence Halls, Matthew Bristol
Effect of Using Machine Learning to Improve Active Suspension Control for Vehicle Stability, David A. Butz
Biomechanical Assessment of Gait and Overhead Deep Squat in Scoliosis: Comparison with Controls and Pre- versus Post-Spinal Fusion Evaluation, Prithwi Raj Das
Using Seasonal NDVI to Predict the Aboveground Abundance of Tundra Plants, Taylor A. Doorn
Effect of Arm Movement on Lower Body Muscle Contributions to Standing Long Jump Performance, Abigail Douglas
Assessing greenhouse gas emissions from Michigan’s drowned river mouths using in situ and remote sensing methods, Jillian A. Greene
Comparison of Milling Cutting Forces in Synthetic and Biological Cancellous Bone, Matthew Christopher Hartwell
Explaining Patient Data Towards Improving Patient Understanding and Medical Efficiency, Lupe K. Hernandez Jr.
Determining the Origin of an Isolated Great Lakes Plant Species, Agoseris glauca (Asteraceae), Seth Paul Hiers
Investigation into Intraocular Pressure Distribution via Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Madison Maureen Hinman
Cyberbullying Defensive Strategy in Social Media Sessions via Machine Learning and Cyber Deception, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam
Design of Non-Invasive Device to Measure Differential Flow in the Carotid Arteries, Rachel Elisabeth Jacquay
Exploring the Spatial Ecology of Spotted Turtles (Clemmys guttata) at the Northern Extremes of Their Range, Caley Johnson
Abundance and Demography of the Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) across Two River Systems in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Marianne Kelso
Analysis of Injection Molding Parameters for Defect Reduction of ABS and PP, Sumaiya Benta Nasir
Accelerating Electrodeposition Simulation Using Physics Informed Neural Networks, Allan Mwangi Ngaruiya
SYNTHESIS OF DURABLE SIO2 NANOPARTICLE COATINGS FOR SELF- CLEANING SOLAR PANEL SURFACES, Pratima Parajuli
A Structural Evaluation and Design Optimization of a Tow Bar for Disabled Snowmobiles, David M. Pevic
Sensing Rotational Direction Using Paramagnetic Nanoparticles for Gyroscopic Applications, Jacob C. Pung
Evaluating Parasite Prevalence, Effects, and Parasite-mediated Competition in Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys spp.), Anthony J. Raona
Investigating Food Web Dynamics of Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Using a Novel Stable Isotope Approach, Alyssa M. Smith
Examining the Relationship Between Law Enforcement and the LGBTQIA+ Community: Applying Communication Accommodation Theory, Bryce Andrew Thomas
Impact Analysis on Silicone Breast Implants Using In Vitro Experiments and Finite Element Analysis, Brenna Marie Tiernan
Defining and Characterizing American Marten Habitat Using Airborne Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) in Northeastern Minnesota, James Michael Tisdale
Changes in RFI Values of Omomyid Mandibular Molars in Response to Climatic Shifts, Hannah VanOoteghem
Analyzing the Impact of Passive Techniques on Aircraft Wing Hysteresis: An Experimental and Numerical Study, Brendan Worton
Africanism in America: Exploring Hybrid Identities of African Students in the US, Ruth A. Yeboah
Effects of Glucose on Dopaminergic Signaling in an Ischemic Stroke Model in Mouse Brain Slices, Sydney A. Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Examination of the role of genes upregulated during space flight on filamentation and biofilm formation of Candida albicans, Lucas B. Cersosimo
Finding Liminality in Literature: The Decentered Voice and Its Power to Rewrite Cultural Narratives, Melissa M. Damico
Development and Optimization of a 1-Dimensional Convolutional Neural Network-Based Keyword Spotting Model for FPGA Acceleration, Trysten E. Dembeck
Using Airborne eDNA to Assess Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae) Infestations and Their Impact on Michigan Coastal Forests, Keely C. Dunham
Habitat suitability for age-0 lake sturgeon in the Grand River, Benjamin D. Gunnett
The Impact of True Crime Podcasts on Unsolved Homicide Cases: The Evolution of True Crime Media, Narelle Hickmon
MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF YELLOW PERCH INHABITING LAKE MICHIGAN AND CONNECTED WATER BODIES, Tyler Joseph Hoyt
Assessing contributions of agricultural land use and climate change to water scarcity in Serbia, Jamshid Jalali
Native Freshwater Mussel Communities in the Lower Grand River, Michigan: Assessing Tributary Confluence Effects and Updating Survey Information, Grayson L. Kosak
Headstarting Eastern Box Turtles in Southwest Michigan: Implications for Growth, Survival, and Spatial Ecology, Faith C. Kuzma
Impact of Climate Change and Restoration on Phosphorus Loading in an Impaired Wetland, Katherine M. Lucas
Tunable Metasurface for Efficient Harmonic Generation and Amplitude Modulation, Steve Mares
Potential Impact of Proposed Medical Device on Hospital Acquired Anemia, Sam Menzie
A Pilot Study Comparing Muscle Activation and Kinematic Parameters Between Professional and Non-Professional Tennis Players, Anton S. Petrenko
Development of Titanium Dioxide Coating for Self-Cleaning Photovoltaic Panels, Chau Pham
Fish Assemblage Structure in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Over Ten Years, Matthew S. Silverhart
Development of Protocol to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Labor Assist Device, Samantha M. Spurr
The Effect of PM-NATO3 on Dopaminergic Neuron Generation by Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Olivia G. Sweeney
Design of a Portable Fast Scan Cyclic Voltammetry Device Utilizing Pulse Width Modulation for Waveform Generation, Nora Szymkowski
Effects of Microplastic Biofilms on an Anthropogenically Impacted Suburban Lake, Paris M. Velasquez
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Dismantling Dualisms: Jane’s Liminal Agency in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Nicole Baniukaitis
Improving Irrigant Flow Characteristics for Enhanced Root Canal Therapy: A Numerical Study, BIBEK BANJADAY
Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) Transduction of Hand Joint Angles for Human Interfacing Devices (HID), Brendan P. Beauchamp
Effects of Dietary Phytoestrogens on Spermatogenesis and Male Reproductive Tract in Mice, Trenton A. Dalm
Concurrent Validity Study of 3D Motion Measurement Systems: VICON vs. Xsens, Pias Das
seL4 on RISC-V - Developing High Assurance Platforms with Modular Open-Source Architectures, Michael A. Doran Jr
Seasonal top-down effects of fish on benthic macroinvertebrates and periphyton in a coldwater Michigan stream, Travis John Ellens
Avian Community Response to Oak Savanna Management in West Michigan, Abigail Elaine Fischer, Paul W. Keenlance, Alexandra B. Locher, and Joseph J. Jacquot
The Clinical Experience of Occupational Therapy and a Young Adult with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report, Paige Flickinger, Allyssa Grant, Renee Olsen, Madielyn Knaggs, and Jonathan Newby
The Impacts of Road Salt on Water Quality and Phosphorus Dynamics in an Urban Lake, Ellen Foley
Conservative therapeutic management of thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: Four combined interventions, Kristina Forden, Ashley Freeman, Rachel Klebba, Tad Larkins, and Geanina Luis
The Application of Microbial Source Tracking to aid in Site Prioritization for Remediation in Lower Michigan, John J. Hart
A Call for Planetary Kinship: The Development of New Forms of Subjectivity in Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation, Jennifer Kinne
Go big or go home: Divergence in morphology and behavior between island and islet populations of the San Cristóbal lava lizard (Microlophus bivittatus), Emilio J. Mancero
Talking About Death: Exploration of the Impact of Death Communication Norms on End-of-Life Caregivers, Maureen H. McKenzie
"Cabined, Cribbed, Confined": Tyrannical Anxiety and Maternal Power in Shakespeare, Elle J. Nieuwsma
Serotonin and Its Effects on the Chronic Stress Response in Crayfish Following Nonylphenol Exposure, Tara M. Olen
Sexual Minority Students' Negative Experiences in High School, Abena Pinamang
Enhancing Long-term Outcomes: Implementing Community Engaged Research to Augment Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Kevin M. Quinn
Morphological Characterization of Two Transgenic Strategies for Genetic Access to Semilunar Granule Neurons in the Mouse Dentate Gyrus, David T. Rexford
Parent Literacy Workshops: A Way to Provide Parents with Strategies to Support Literacy at Home, Ashley Riggs
Intrusion Detection: Machine Learning Techniques for Software Defined Networks, Jacob S. Rodriguez
Parametric Analysis of Injection Molding to Reduce Molded Parts Defects for Polycarbonate and Nylon 6/12, Upoma Saha
A Feasibility Study of a Wearable Health Monitoring Device Powered by Thermoelectric Generators, Sarah Schneider
Influences of Chronic Stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, and the Microbiome, Julia A. Semaan
Strategic Morphology Interventions for Vocabulary Knowledge in Reading Comprehension, Danielle Marie Sharpe
Implementing Social Emotional Activities into the English Language Arts Curriculum, Allison M. Sherbel
Federated Learning Based Detection of Ransomware, Bereket Getnet Teshome
The Role Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Plays in the Education of Refugee ELs, Peter A. Walblay
Approximate and Sample Entropy of Center of Pressure in Unperturbed Tandem Standing: Contribution of Embedding Dimension and Tolerance, Jayla Mashae Wesley
A Comparison of PM-NATO3’s Influence on Neural Progenitors and Mature Dopamine Neurons, Mary E. West
The Effects of Social Comparison on Immediate Mood and Reaction Time Performance, Jane K. Wolterink, Elizabeth A. Weizeorick, and Meghan Fox
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Princes, Moms, and Warriors: A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis of Toxic Depictions in Film, Brittany Bahl
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Pre-assessment of a Proposed Restoration in the Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Matthew L. Bain
"The Missus has paid for your life.": Preconstituted Third-World Women in Chris Cleave's Little Bee, Jeanette P. Barry and Jeanette Parry Barry
Genetic Structure of Urban White-Tailed Deer in West Michigan, Jacob David Brand
Microbial Experience Increases Cytotoxicity of Tumor-Infiltrating CD8+ T Cells and Controls Tumor Growth, Nicholas Aaron Bunda
Comparative Anatomical Study of the Brachial Plexus of Primates, Alison Leann Camero
Using Plot Photographs to Estimate Tundra Vegetation Cover in Northern Alaska, Hana Christoffersen
BTS & ARMY: A South Korean Music Group and their Fandom Create a New Grassroots Movement for Social Change, Ye Ram Chung
The Spatial Ecology and Habitat Selection of a Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Population in Southwest Michigan, Michela Coury
A Case Study of Organizational Mobilization Best Practices for Natural Disasters, Jaclyn Ermoyan
“The Ugly Truth”: Examining War Trauma and Therapeutic Storytelling through the Works of Tim O’Brien, Meredith Ivy Fedewa
