This collection features honors theses produced by undergraduate students at Central Washington University's Douglas Honors College.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Effects of Verbal Interference on Memory Outcomes: Implications for Understanding How Language Shapes Cognition, Malcolm Jasmin
Simplifying the HECVAT: A Supplier Risk Assessment for Higher Education Institutions, Melissa Lopez-Barbosa
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Diving Into Correctional Education Program Research: a systematic review, Evelyn Roehn
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
A Dancer's Image, Sydney Baker
Silent Auction Fundraiser Dinners and Nonprofit Organizations, Kristine Chiles
An Integration of Art and Mathematics, Henry Jaakola
Developing and Validating a Standard Operating Procedure for Quantitative Analysis using Central Washington University's X-ray Diffractometer, Katherine Lucas
Emotional Intelligence: Using Relationship Management in Leadership, Lauren Odette
Escaping Modesto: George Lucas, Film Auteur, and the Alteration of Movie History, Krister Persson
An Appetite for Crime: Case Studies of Cannibalism and the Criminological Theories that Explain It, Eponine Romo
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The Exploitation or Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons?, Spencer Boldt
The Effects of Chronic Illness on Sibling Relationship Quality, Caitlin Burkwist
Night of Awakening: Strength and Empowerment in the Young Adult Fiction Genre, Shelby Ann Davis
Appointment Scheduling System, Guzaloi Noori
What Do You Meme? An Analysis of How College Students at Central Washington University Use Memes, Skyler Smith
Craft a Cold One, Lennon Sullivan and Noah Christy
Child Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Desirae Thosath
The Creation of Personal Happiness, Jayme Zesiger
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Preliminary Isolation and Characterization of Root Extract Components of Dalea jamesii, Hyojin Ahn
Escaping Suburbia: A Study in Film Auteur Pertaining to Tim Burton and The Coen Brothers, Morgan Bedard
Queer Political Organization in Israel, and Palestine: Shifting away from Homonationalism, Tristan Blaisdell
Viseral Projects, Matthew Conrardy
An Inside Look into Event Planning, Anastasia Goebel
Ticks on Lizards: Parasite-Host Interactions of the Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) in Washington State, Emma Houghton
An Analytical Examination on the Effects of Vegetarian and Omnivorous Diets on C-Reactive Protein, Aletha Kleis
The Mystery of Mandalas: Effects of Coloring on Stress Reduction and Mood, Olivia McDougall
Kanji Acquisition Techniques for L1 and L2 Japanese Studies, Amber Richardson
Investigating the Avian Species Composition, Diversity, and Abundance of Engelhorn Pond, Kiana Rose
Impact of the CSI Effect and Authority Bias on Juror Decisions, Meredith Scruggs
A Rural Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding, Haley Tillett
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Lights, Camera, Representation, Nikole Chumley
The Use of Mobile Healthcare Clinics to Expand Access to Underserved Populations: A Rapid Review, Alejandro Jimenez
Depictions of Genetic Research in Film Across Film Genres, Jennifer Lund
Becoming a Washington Firefighter, Connor Ridgeway
Dual Axis Solar Tracker: Trends, Influence & Impact, Alazone Smith
Anthropogenic Influence on Falco sparverius Populations within Washington State, Jesse Squibb
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Dancing Through Curricula: Integrating Dance into Elementary Classrooms, Kristi Duvall
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Use of Vertical Enclosure Space and Species-Typical Locomotion by a Rehabilitating Spider Monkey (Ateles fusciceps), Jake Funkhouser
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Reducing Brutality Through Improved Police-Community Relations, Karl A. Fenster
The Art of Well-Regulated Freedom: Rousseau and Cortázar, Braden M. Goveia
United States Immigration: What’s Wrong and How to Fix It, Scott A. Halliday
Color Theory and Cosmetics, Emma E. Mahr
Pricing Discrepancies in The Washington State Cherry Market, Foster L. Peebles
Creating and Performing a Composition for Tuba and Piano, Joel A. Ragona
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Source(s) of High Concentrations of Atmospheric Nitrates in the Lower Yakima River Basin, Washington, Gabrielle Cavanaugh
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Nitric Oxide as a Mediator of Hookworm Infection Ancylostoma Ceylanicum, Amanda Berndt
Inferring Phylogenetic Relationships in the Conifer Family Cupressaceae, Erik Garcia
Rock Glaciers in the Eastern Cascades, Washington, Mark Weidenaar
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
A Computational Study of the Vibrational Behavior of Fluid-Filled Spherical Thin Shells, Sami Abdul-Wahid
Infant and Juvenile Play Patterns in Tibetan Macaques (Macaca thibetana), Courtney Batts
Black Carbon Concentrations from an Ice Core from Tupungatitio Glacier in the Central Andes, Kayla Berg
Studies Toward the Total Synthesis of Clavatadine A, Stephanie Conn
Towards the Synthesis of (S)-(Acetamido9p-tolyl)methyl) Boronic Acid and its Analogs as Precursors for Potential Boronated HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors, Andrea Faulkner
Plants of the Western United States: Expanding the Collection and Biological Testing of Extracts, Fernando N. Galvan
Toward the Synthesis of 5-Benzyl-3-Hydroxy-1,3-Azaborines as Potential Inhibitors of HIV-1 Protease, Julia Jennings
Gesture Use by Free-Living Chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes) Related to Partner Attentional State, Glee Larsen
Euler's Early Work in Diophantine Analysis, Benjamin Livingston
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
The Effects of Maternal Separation on Alcohol Responses in Adult Mice, Rachel Beckstrom
Identification of Proteins that Interact with the Transcription Factor EMX2 in Developing Mouse Neocortex, Jennifer A. Groves
Altitudinal Variation of Freeze Tolerance in the Pacific Chorus Frog, Pseudacris regilla, Sara Healas
Investigating the Role of Calcineurin in Axon Growth and Development of Retinal Neurons, Jesus Iniguez
A Survey of the Chemical Content and Medicinal Activity of Shrub-Steppe Plants of the Pacific Northwest, Aaron M. John
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Characterization of Electrotaxis Behavior in C. Elegans, Steven Chrisman
Synthesis of Novel Borinic Acids as Potential HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors, Donald Ray Clayton III
Real Three-Dimensional Objects Improve Performance for Both Genders on a Mental Rotation Task, Michael C. Felix
The Influence of Affiliative Relations on Copulatory Behaviors of Tibetan Macaques (Macaca thibetana), Laura P. Ginn
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A Computational Study of Tsunami Runup as a Function of Coastline Morphology, Kevin Ewell
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Paleontology, Geography, and Biochemistry of the Pratum Mammoth, Western Oregon, Stacie J. Cearley
Combating Amphibian Population Declines: An Investigation of the PathoPhysiology and Possible Treatments of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis, Christopher A. Gaulke
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Abstraction of Dimensional Relevance of Molecular Representation: Generation of Novel Inhibitors Against Malarial Plasmodium Falciparum Plasmepsin IV, Christopher B. Abdul-Wahid
Dietary Behaviors and Anthropometric Measurements of Mexican Women and Second Generation Mexican American Women, Liane Fernyhough
Synthesis Towards Novel Boron Modified Polypeptides as Potential HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors, Tajinder Heer
Designing and Constructing a Research Grade Scanning Tunneling Microscope System for Imaging Individual Molecules in Surface Self-Assembly, William P. Klein
Mark-Recapture of Chinese Paddle-tail Salamanders (Pachytriton brevipes) using Spot Pattern Recognition, Michelle Lester
Analysis of Historic Glass in Kittitas Valley Sites, Minori Muramoto
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
The Indigenous Origins of the Egyptian God-King, Deborah Jo Burnham
Theses/Dissertations from 1975
Treason and Talking: Three Wartime Broadcasters, Mary M. Roberts
Theses/Dissertations from 1972
Four Years for a Fair: Issues, Actions and Activities Coincident and Connected to the Organization & Development of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1905-1909, Eric Paul Anderson
Theses/Dissertations from 1970
Acid-Base Catalysis of the Enolization of Acetone, Janet Louise Larson
Theses/Dissertations from 1969
Dick Gregory, John Johnson
Soren Kierkegaard's Philosophy of Authentic Existence, John B. Merrell