Thesis and projects submitted to this collection are the senior projects of undergraduate students in the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A central part for the Honors experience is the senior project, either independent research or participation in creative or collaborative academic activities. The format of the project depends on the program requirements, the traditions of the academic discipline, and the nature of the project selected.

Mentored research and creative activities in all disciplines allows students to develop skills and experiences that enhance their professional or graduate school credentials and career opportunities. Students have described their Honors senior projects as the "most intellectually exciting and rewarding experience" of their college careers.

Support for undergraduate research is strong at Nebraska. The University funds research scholarships that pair faculty mentors and students in their second and third years (UCARE-Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience). Academic departments also sponsor internships and cooperative education programs in the business and scientific communities in the state and in the nation.

The theses and projects here are open to the general public. Honors theses or projects that have been withheld from public disclosure are archived at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorsembargoed http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/honorsembargoed

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The Future of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mikayla Gross

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Psychological Effects of Immigration: A Comprehensive Review Exploring Social Identity, Acculturation and the Effects of Cultural Attitudes and Systemic Factors on the Well-Being of Immigrants, Huda Abu Nasab

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A Device For Measuring Acoustic Output Intensity Of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Transducers For Comparison With FDA Regulations, Sarah Altman, Gregory Bashford, and Benjamin Hage

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Modeled Uranium Series Disequilibria in a Heterogeneous Mantle Underlying Iceland, Dana Andersen

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Mattel Strategic Audit, Ellie Anderson, Samuel Gertner, Logan Connealy, Julia Michner, and Chris Payant

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Systematic Review: Effect of Cover Crop on Working Farm, Noella A. Bahatsi

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The Effects of Temperature and Mito-Nuclear Interaction on Male Fertility in Drosophila., Violetta Bakunina

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Contryman Associates, P.C. Strategic Audit, Macy Baldwin

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Economic and Input-use Efficiency of Nitrogen Management Techniques in Non-irrigated Maize Production, Katie J. Bathke

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Syndemics and Social Factors: Infectious Disease Patterns Within the Population of People Experiencing Homelessness in the United States, Kathleen Berzonsky

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Applications of Financial Mathematics: An Analysis of Consumer Financial Decision Making, Alyssa Betterton

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The Presence of Childhood Obesity in Nebraska and the Physiological Repercussions of the Disease, Madison R. Bezousek

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Extraction and Analytical Method for N-Nitrosoatrazine Using Liquid Chromatography Paired with Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Carolyn Billings

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ABRunning: Beginner’s Guide to Running-Based Training Programs, Alexander Boerner

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A Strategic Audit of Tesla Inc., Jayden Boesch

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Exploring Modern Trends and Prevention Strategies for Childhood Obesity: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Anya E. Bogen

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A Collection of Calculus Lesson Plans: Deriving the 'Why' Behind Derivatives, Kasey Brabec

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Farming for Nebraska's Future: Regenerative Agriculture in the Cornhusker State, Megan Buffington

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Digital Learning Portfolio, Cayley Carpenter

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VanMoof Strategic Audit, Chi-Chun Chang

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Ralph Lauren Strategic Analysis, Baylee Christoffersen

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Project Avatar: Utilizing the Power of Social-Media to Share Stories of Hope, Elizabeth Cremins

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Airbnb Strategic Audit Overview, Andrea Curnes, Audrey Kreun, Tyler Royal, Jacob Zadalis, Cody Hohn, and Jason Dirks

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College Students' Relationship with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Accommodations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Brianna Danehey, Kim Hansen Dr., and Chelsea Witt Dr.

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With Liberty and Justice for the Wealthy: The Criminalization of the American Poor, Ashlyn Dickmeyer

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Audio-Technica Strategic Audit, Caleb Druckemiller

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A Strategic Audit of a Company in the Alcoholic Beverages Industry: Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ava Dunne, Patrick Malec, Andrew Shank, Elizabeth Foral, and Hannah Rethmeier

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An Exploration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Within the Vietnamese Community in Lincoln, Nebraska, Helen Duong

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THE CALL SHEET: A SIX-PART PODCAST INTERVIEW SERIES ON THE FILM INDUSTRY IN NEBRASKA, Tanner Dykstra

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Marriott International: A Managerial Strategic Audit, Brooke Eschenbrenner, Alex Zlatic, Madison Bechtel, Brandon Collins, Charlotte Straley, and Grant Gubbels

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Divination, Brannon Evans

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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Wellness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Current Trends and Future Directions, Emma Farson

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Using Game Theory to Model Tripolar Deterrence and Escalation Dynamics, Grace Farson

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Extranodal Tumors and Chromosomal Abnormalities Associated with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in t(14;18)-positive Patients, Alexis Finch

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General Electric Renewable Energy Strategic Audit, Jarod Fox

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Designing Programming Languages for Writing Maintainable Software, Aaron Friesen

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Utilizing Markov Chains to Estimate Allele Progression through Generations, Ronit Gandhi

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The Rise and Fall of DACA: An Audio Series, Dulce Garcia

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Gendered Leadership: Men and Women Governor’s Responses to COVID-19, Kate Gaulke

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The Conceptual "New Cold War": A Comparative Analysis of Great Power Competition, Annie Goodman

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Strategic Audit Report Pfizer – Brand-Name Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (U.S.), Madeleine Grimm, Meghan Schuette, Trent Lockard, Connor Boudreau, and Kollin Goff

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An Analysis of the Impact of Strict Photo ID Laws on Election Turnout: Do They Discriminate Against Minority Voters?, Josh Gromowsky

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A History of the Representation of Women in Clinical Trial: Implications for Modern Health Care, Madison Gulizia

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Exploring Gene Expression Patterns for Resilient Maize Lines Under Nitrogen Stress, Alice Guo

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Midwest Roadside Safety Facility Expansion for Enhanced Research Capabilities, Joseph (LJ) Hajduch, Isaac Hansen, Jeff Schroeder, Hozhin Sleman, and Ben Wortman

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United Express Strategic Audit, Ryan Hakim

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Amicus Curiae Brief State of Utah et. al. v Walsh et. al., Ethan Halman Gonzalez

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Advertising Sports Nutrition Practices to Adolescent Athletes: A Poster Series, Emma Hansen

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Northern Oil & Gas Strategic Audit, Jacob Hansen

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The Effects of Telehealth on Access to Palliative Care in Rural Communities, Ryleigh Hanson

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The Impact of Sexual Violence on Women's Dating Lives: Understanding Enjoyment of Sexualization Among Sexual Violence Survivors, Jaela Hardin

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Johnson & Johnson Strategic Audit, Hannah Headley, Lucy Peterkin, Ryan Nyffeler, Joshua Wiemers, and Bailey Birkholtz

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Beneath the Surface: An Investigation into the Relation Between Power, Dehumanization, and Objectification in and Initial Social Interaction, Lillian Hefner

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JPL Robotic Avionics & Sensor Kit (RASK), John Helzer

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Nintendo Strategic Audit, Stephanie Herridge

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Lululemon Athletica Inc. Backhaul Strategic Audit, Hadley Hiatt

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A Review of How Bioinformatics and Genome Sequencing are Affecting Precision Medicine, Taylor S. Hickey

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Diageo Strategic Audit: A Deep Dive into the Management Strategies of Diageo, Hailey Hoogers, Maria Alessandro, Joel Myers, Abigail Grimm, and Harrison Gates

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Stump Grinder Project, Wyatt Hopper

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The Influence of Complex Coastlines on the Sea Breeze and Convection Initiation in Coastal North Carolina, Logan Howard and Adam L. Houston

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High-Risk Sexual Behavior in Nebraska Adolescents; History, Risk Factors, and Mediation, Kiya Hudson

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Husker Motorsports Active Drag Reduction System, Creighton Hughes, Evan Killian, Micah Busboom, AJ Johnson, and Jude Steffen

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Investigating Transparency Policy as a Means of Increasing Sexual Violence Reporting Numbers at Universities, Shaina Isaacsen

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Utilizing MitoTALENs to Investigate Large Repeats in the Arabidopsis thaliana Mitochondrial Genome, Cambelle Johnson

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"The Blackbird Girls": Designing a Four Week Novel Unit for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades, While Navigating Teaching in an Ever-changing Digital World, Ashley Kallhoff

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An Analysis of the Episodic Writing Process, Megan Kanger

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Male Hormonal Contraceptives: Associations Between Students’ Perception of and Trust in Usage and Endorsement of Gender Norms, Zoe Keese

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Economic Value of User Interface Design, Anna Kruse

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Education, beliefs, and health literacy of care providers on mouth care of older adults, Molly Lakin

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The Impact of the Belgian Colonization in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Priscilla Lebesse

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Food and Nutrition Education: A Tool to Help Combat Growing Food Insecurity, Sy Lim

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Mythic Quest: An Analysis of the Representation of Women in the Gaming Industry, Mitchell Lohmeier

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A Comparative Study on the Design typology of Dense, High-rise Housing, Nikita Mansinghani

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Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality in Designing and Prototyping Medical Devices, Evan Marsh

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Encouraging or Guilt-inducing? An Analysis of Fitspiration Content and its Effect on Body Image and Lifestyle Changes, Brenna Mazour

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What Would You Be Feeling? An Exploration into the Relationship between Emotions and Bystander Intervention to Reduce Sexual Assault, Alec Miller

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Cell volume as a determinant of virus-mediated population growth in ciliates, Jace Miller and John Paul DeLong PhD

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Radio Fingerprinting of UAVs: An Exploration of Zigbee Data Collection, Arielle Monson

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Kate Spade Strategic Analysis, Cydne Munson

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The concentration of heavy metals in Lincoln Nebraska's tap water, Evan Neuhaus

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All Bark and No Byte: A Case Study on Nuclear Weapons' Role in Cyber Deterrence, Phuc Nguyen

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Blind Luck: A Narrative Exploration of French Sayings and Superstitions, Isabella North

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Nebraska’s Medico-Legal System: A Death Investigation Analysis, Ashley Novak

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Wakara's Waterscapes: Storytelling, Cartography, and Rhetorical Sovereignty on the Shores of the Green River, Abbey O'Brien

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Union Pacific Strategic Audit, Maureen O'Hara

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Math Education Project and RSO Creation, Keegan Oldani

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Magnetic Properties of Polycrystalline Spinel Oxides from Solid State Reaction, Camden Olds

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John Deere Construction Equipment - Strategic Audit, Michael Pallesen

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Summer Bridge Programs in National and Local Context, Osvaldo Palma Vargas

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An Evidence-Based Design, Translation, and Implementation of a Hypertension Health Education Pamphlet, Katie Patton

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Nebraska Women in Journalism: The Groundbreakers Before Us and Surrounding Us, Jolie Peal

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Nvidia Corporation: PC Gaming Industry Strategic Audit, Charlie Peng

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Walt Disney Theme Park Strategic Audit, Joseph Peraino

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Mental Health Applications as a Resource for Reducing Access Disparities? A Case Example from a Disaster Mental Health App, Laura Perez-Villagomez

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Innovation for the Air: A Brief History of Worldwide Aviation, Lauren Plumley

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The Perception of Stigma as a Barrier to Help-Seeking Among Immigrant Populations, Zuha Qadeer

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Healthcare Service Use, Help-seeking Behaviors, and Health and Wellbeing in Attenuated Psychosis, Jasmine Ranjbari-Sisan, William D. Spaulding, and Tierney K. Lorenz

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Werner Enterprises Strategic Audit, Leavitt K. Reno

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McKinsey & Company: People and Organizational Performance Strategic Analysis, Sadie Richards

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Building Before: Community Resiliency as Emergency Management, Alexandria Rinne