Spring 2024 Thesis Celebration

Monday, April 15

*Please note that this Monday presentation is an exception to the schedule and the only Monday thesis presentation.

Madaline Lankford, 2 p.m. | The Role Internships Play in Political Science Education | 1014 LHC

Tuesday, April 16

Angela Solis-Sarat, 9 a.m. | Restorative Land Management Practices Can Alter Soil Microbial Enzyme Activities | 1024 LHC

Madeline Smith, 10 a.m. | Understanding the evolution of the genes and pathways responsible for caffeine production in Ilex paraguariensis | 1024 LHC

Jason Bainbridge, 10 a.m. | Veterinarian Perception of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Mortality of Pets | 1022 LHC

Shaun Burk, 11 a.m. | Narrative Feature Script | 1024 LHC

Shelby Wilmot, 11 a.m. | How Does Childhood Exposure to Toys and Video Games Relate to Young Adult’s View on Gun Control? | 1022 LHC

Wes Luka, noon | Fear of the Other: Judaism and its Role in the Horror Genre | 1014 LHC

Victoria Miller, noon | How Social Movements Have Influenced Child Custody Standards Over Time | 1024 LHC

Chloe Wieber, 1 p.m. | Dollarization in Latin America | 1024 LHC

Archana Shrestha, 2 p.m. | Flying Safely: Mitigating Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Risks in Long- Haul Travel| 1014 LHC

Nicholas Owczarak, 2 p.m. | A Legal Analysis of the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021 | 1024 LHC

Juliette Wackerle, 3 p.m. | Stress Levels During the COVID-19 Pandemic for BIPOC and White Individuals| 1024 LHC

Elissa Ferris, 4 p.m. | Physical Therapy Interventions and Outcomes for Right vs. Left Side Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVA) | 1022 LHC

Caitlin Nolff, 4 p.m. | Investigating the Role of Apoptosis in Planarian Regeneration | 1024 LHC

Wednesday, April 17

Abdulaziz Shebrain, 10 a.m. | The Progression of B-Cell Lymphoma in Human Cells Overexpressing GPRASP2 | 1022 LHC

Emily Hayward, 11 a.m. | Synthesis and Characterization of Substituted Pyrazole Ligands for Nanojars | 1024 LHC

Brielle Gomez, 2 p.m. | Female Athletes Psychological and Emotional Experiences Following Surgery Caused by Sports Injury | 1024 LHC

Seth Byrne, 2 p.m. | The impact of G-quadruplex DNA on expression of the human PKD1 gene | 1022 LHC

Joseph Fleck, 2 p.m. | WMU Technical Director for Clue | 1014 LHC

Joseph Schwarz, 3 p.m. | Happy Horn Business Plan | 1022 LHC

Thursday, April 18

Wade Poling, 9 a.m. | Migratory and non-migratory Yellow Perch differ in locomotor traits | 1024 LHC

Leah Latumaerissa, 9 a.m. | LATU MAE RISSA: Leader Come to War! An Autoethnography of Colonialization and Post-colonization | 1022 LHC

Madisyn Slater, 10 a.m. | Improving Restaurant Customer Service through Job Aids | 1024 LHC

Joanna Holecko, 10 a.m. | Sipping Success: A Complete Digital Marketing and Customer Journey Makeover for Local Business Mi Boba Using Principles of Change Management, In-store Experience Enhancements, And Website Redesign. | 1022 LHC

Nikolas Solfronk, 11 a.m. | The End Credits Music of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | 1024 LHC

Kiara Durbin, noon | Shedding Light on Shadow Casts | 1014 LHC

Nathaniel Weeldreyer, 4 p.m. | Musical Figures in Mythology and their Effect on Ancient Greek and Roman Culture | 1022 LHC

Nadia Famiano and Kalloli Bhatt, 7 p.m. | The Laureate | LHC Lounge

Friday, April 19

Jade Cervantes Rodriguez, 9 a.m. | Identification and Antibiotic Resistances of Bacterial Isolates from Chicken, Goose, and Duck Eggs | 1014 LHC

Tesha Nowak, 9 a.m. | The International Lens of Western Michigan University | LHC Lounge

Giovanna Nolasco de Carvalho, 11 a.m. | Neurogenic Effects of PNU-282987 Treatment on Blast-Induced Ocular Trauma in Adult Mouse Retinas | 1014 LHC

Ayah Kasem, 11 a.m. | Kangaroo Care’s Role in Fostering Neonatal Health and Parental Well-being in the NICU | 1022 LHC

Silvia Robazza, noon | Implementing choice in treatment modality for adolescents with autism learning daily living skills | 1024 LHC

Lilianna Giacalone, 1 p.m. | The prevention of lateral ankle sprains using Kinesiology Taping treatment method| 1022 LHC

Hailey Hornberger, 2 p.m. | Women in Business Marketing: An Analysis of the Glass Ceiling | 1024 LHC

Marcus Cunha, 2 p.m. | Psychological Influences on Reaction When Faced with Failure and Difficult Experiences | 1022 LHC

Yodit Fitsum, 3 p.m. | Green Solutions: A Smart Strategy for Recycling Electronics in Ghana | 1022 LHC

Catherine Gillihan, 4 p.m. | Southwest Michigan First—Informal Networks: How One Organization is Leveraging Informal Networking to Build Strategic Partnerships and Improve Competitive Advantage through Economic Growth | 1024 LHC