Photo of Emily Bosak playing violin.

Spring 2025 Thesis Celebration

Please double check before attending, as changes to the schedule are possible. 

Tuesday, April 15

Azza Al Jahdhami, 9 a.m. |  Preservation and Integrity of Laboratory Solutions: Understanding the Impact of Storage Practices on Chemical Stability and Experimental Accuracy | 1024 LHC

Jazmyn Weddig, 10 a.m. | Who NEEDS More than 1 Water Bottle? Apparently, Everyone. | 1022 LHC

Vilate Winfrey, 11 a.m. | FD&C Red Dye No. 40 (Allura Red) effects on non-human animal testing: A systematic review | LHC Lounge

Jaqueline Chavarria, noon | Investigating Cold Homicide Cases in Michigan: Combining Systematic Research with Experiential Insight | 1024 LHC

Kayla Lambert, 2 p.m. | Reflections: An Exploration of the Body & Its Mind | 1014 LHC

Sierra Ward, 4 p.m. | Truly We Speak Podcast - Creative Thesis Project: "Uplifting Faith, Community, and Education through the voice of the people." | 1022 LHC

Malachi Windemuller, 4 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence in the Secondary Classroom: Exploring Teacher Perceptions | 1024 LHC

Wednesday, April 16

Emilee Schumacher, 1 p.m. | An Exploration of the Use of Tier I Occupational Therapy Services in an Elementary School | 1022 LHC

Zoe Odom, 1 p.m. | Using Video Models plus Feedback to teach Interview Skills | 1014 LHC

Andrew Kaczmar, 2 p.m. | Gene Regulation of Annual Killifish in Diapause | 1024 LHC

Maggie Bryant, 3 p.m. | Investigating soil organic matter fractions and carbon pools associated with different land management practices | 1022 LHC

Marie McKinney, 4 p.m. | The effects of regenerative agriculture on soil and crop health on a small-scale vegetable farm in Kalamazoo, MI | 1022 LHC

Caleb Learman, 4 p.m. | Effects of Age and Sex on Glial Cell-Derived Neurotropic Factor and Neurotropic Growth Factor Content in Cardiac Tissue | 1014 LHC

Thursday, April 17

Ivane Mkheidze, 10 a.m. | The Difference in Financial Literacy Between Students of the Business College and the Rest of the Student Body at WMU | 1022 LHC

Katherine Laws, 11 a.m. | The Use of Stress Testing in Evaluating Systemic Risk: Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis | 1022 LHC

Brady Noble, noon | Analyzing the Drivers of Airline Profitability | LHC Lounge

Daniel Pruitt III, 1 p.m. | Integrating Generative AI into a Public Relations Workflow: Experiences across the industry | LHC Lounge

Amelia Segroves, 2 p.m. | Deaf Community, Cochlear Implants, and Language Access | LHC Lounge

Friday, April 18

Ellary Darling, 9 a.m. | Online Mindfulness in Higher Education: Examining Perceived Stress in Traditional vs. Nontraditional College Students | 1014 LHC

Jacob Walsh, 10 a.m. | How Discriminatory Housing Policies Segregated Kalamazoo | 1022 LHC

Tracie Crenshaw, 11 a.m. | Behavioral Training History Modulates Amphetamine-induced Impulsive Action | 1014 LHC

Lydia Cowan, 1 p.m. | From First Draft to Final Frame: Exploring Storytelling Across Mediums | 1022 LHC

Makayla Essington, 3 p.m. | Impact of Witnessing Intimate Partner Violence for Elementary Age Children: Counseling Recommendations | 1024 LHC