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
2024
Assessing Victory: Did Different Measures of Success Lead to an Extension of the Vietnam War, Brian Althouse
A Grim End for Europe's First Civilization: The Fall of Minoan Crete, Ashley Arp
Decolonizing the Western Perception of Afghan Women: A Feminist Critique, Parwana Azimi
Lincoln's Carnegie Library: A History of Community and Philanthropy, Emily Blomstedt
From Affordable to Equitable: An Analysis of Affordable Housing as a Solution in a National Shortage, Machelle Cooper
A Dietary Variety: Analyzing the Impacts of Diverse vs Worm-Exclusive Diets on the Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Caitlin F. Copenhaver
Implications and Recommendations for U.S. Security Alliances: South Korea's Anticipated Nuclear Proliferation, Ethan Czapla
Lockheed Martin Strategic Audit, Trevor DeBoer, Gunnar Lombard, Sam Nelson, TJ Taylor, and Paul Wynegar
Delta Air Lines Strategic Audit, Victoria Diersen, Rebecca Koppelman, Nicholas Lauver, Aaryan Naik, and Drake Vorderstrasse
An Analysis of Child Valence Bias Trajectories as a Result of Parental Factors: A Longitudinal Perspective, Kaylee Brooke Donner
Silencing and Surveillance: The Struggle of Same-Sex Desire in the Shadow of the 20th-Century Police State, Ethan Dunn
Determining the Impacts of Corn Silage Mixing Ratios on Hydrogen Production from Beef Cattle Manure, Katya Faber-Quimby
Equality in Times of Uncertainty: Economic Downturn and Body Image Messaging Toward Women, Ritsa Giannakas
The Future of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mikayla Gross
Investigating Large Repeats in the Arabidopsis thaliana Mitochondrial Genome Using MitoTALENs, Megan Gusso
Early Intervention within Orthodontics: The Sociological Aspects, Trenton Hammond
Increasing Nursing Aide Knowledge on Benefits of Light for Sundowning Syndrome, Grace Hilfiker and Julie Masters
Analyzing Phototaxis and Related Visual Behaviors Among Diverse Species of Drosophila, Madeline M. Hill
Quantum Computing and U.S. Cybersecurity: A Case Study of the Breaking of RSA and Plan for Cryptographic Algorithm Transition, Helena Holland
Proposing Urban Agroforestry Designs for Lincoln, Nebraska: A Model From Berlin, Germany, Noah Johnson
Playful Progress: A Parent's Guide to Growth and Development, Gabriella N. Lawrey
A Comparative Analysis of HIV/AIDS in France and the United States: Historical Context and Preventative Actions, Rebecca A. Liebsack
Eli Lilly: A Managerial Strategic Audit, Colby Marsden, Ethan Domsch, Whitney Schwisow, Ryan Marlatt, and Luke Buettner
Mapping STRATCOM: The Architecture of Offutt, the U.S. Military, and Strategic Command, Anna Miles
Familismo and Familial Support on the Psychological Effects of Traumatic Event Exposure in Latinx Populations in the Midwest, Elizabeth Miller
Nonlocal Frameworks for Differential Equations--Analysis and Numerical Investigations, Layla Montemayor
3D Learning Spaces for Second Language Learning, Emma Olson
J. Sterling Morton: The Founder of Arbor Day's Political Career and Legacy, Luke Partsch
News Deserts And Voter Turnout: How Local News Shortages Decrease Voter Participation, Lauren Penington
Narratives of Reproductive Control in the American Eugenics Movement, Cassandra M. Provost
Evaluating OER Resources As An Inclusive Teaching Practice, Hannah Ray
Predicting the Future of Myanmar’s Civil War: Can Half a Century of Military Rule Be Defeated?, Nathan Ritterling
Coarse-Work: An Investigation into the Impact of Materiality in the Interior Educational Setting, Isabel G. Robb
The Use of Fourier-Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy with an Infrared Biotyper to Establish Classifiers for Major Serogroups of Moraxella Bovis Based on Spectral Profiles, Jordyn Bailey Schommer
Curriculum for All: An Introduction to Calculus, Maggie Scott
Biological Teleology in the Modern World, Kathryn Siena
Adolescent Algorithm Addiction, Canyon Skare
Asserting Individuality in a Futuristic Dystopia: A Critical Analysis of "Dirty Computer", Sam Spethman
Toxicological Effects and Treatment of Accidental Ingestion of Simparica TRIO® in Felis catus: An Investigative Review, Aussia Stander
A Cohomological Perspective to Nonlocal Operators, Nicholas White
An Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan of Social Studies and English Language Arts for Third Graders, Sidney L. Yant
Analysis of State Climate Action Plans: What Influences States to Adopt, Ethan Yaroch
Music and Perceived Stress: An Investigation into the Effects of Music on Chemistry Students' Perceived Stress Levels, Alice Young and Eric Malina
2023
A Device For Measuring Acoustic Output Intensity Of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Transducers For Comparison With FDA Regulations, Sarah Altman, Gregory Bashford, and Benjamin Hage
Modeled Uranium Series Disequilibria in a Heterogeneous Mantle Underlying Iceland, Dana Andersen
Mattel Strategic Audit, Ellie Anderson, Samuel Gertner, Logan Connealy, Julia Michner, and Chris Payant
Systematic Review: Effect of Cover Crop on Working Farm, Noella A. Bahatsi
The Effects of Temperature and Mito-Nuclear Interaction on Male Fertility in Drosophila., Violetta Bakunina
Contryman Associates, P.C. Strategic Audit, Macy Baldwin
Economic and Input-use Efficiency of Nitrogen Management Techniques in Non-irrigated Maize Production, Katie J. Bathke
Syndemics and Social Factors: Infectious Disease Patterns Within the Population of People Experiencing Homelessness in the United States, Kathleen Berzonsky
Applications of Financial Mathematics: An Analysis of Consumer Financial Decision Making, Alyssa Betterton
The Presence of Childhood Obesity in Nebraska and the Physiological Repercussions of the Disease, Madison R. Bezousek
Extraction and Analytical Method for N-Nitrosoatrazine Using Liquid Chromatography Paired with Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Carolyn Billings
ABRunning: Beginner’s Guide to Running-Based Training Programs, Alexander Boerner
A Strategic Audit of Tesla Inc., Jayden Boesch
Exploring Modern Trends and Prevention Strategies for Childhood Obesity: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Anya E. Bogen
A Collection of Calculus Lesson Plans: Deriving the 'Why' Behind Derivatives, Kasey Brabec
Farming for Nebraska's Future: Regenerative Agriculture in the Cornhusker State, Megan Buffington
Digital Learning Portfolio, Cayley Carpenter
VanMoof Strategic Audit, Chi-Chun Chang
Ralph Lauren Strategic Analysis, Baylee Christoffersen
Project Avatar: Utilizing the Power of Social-Media to Share Stories of Hope, Elizabeth Cremins
Airbnb Strategic Audit Overview, Andrea Curnes, Audrey Kreun, Tyler Royal, Jacob Zadalis, Cody Hohn, and Jason Dirks
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.
With Liberty and Justice for the Wealthy: The Criminalization of the American Poor, Ashlyn Dickmeyer
Audio-Technica Strategic Audit, Caleb Druckemiller
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
An Exploration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Within the Vietnamese Community in Lincoln, Nebraska, Helen Duong
THE CALL SHEET: A SIX-PART PODCAST INTERVIEW SERIES ON THE FILM INDUSTRY IN NEBRASKA, Tanner Dykstra
Marriott International: A Managerial Strategic Audit, Brooke Eschenbrenner, Alex Zlatic, Madison Bechtel, Brandon Collins, Charlotte Straley, and Grant Gubbels
Divination, Brannon Evans
Using Game Theory to Model Tripolar Deterrence and Escalation Dynamics, Grace Farson
Extranodal Tumors and Chromosomal Abnormalities Associated with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in t(14;18)-positive Patients, Alexis Finch
General Electric Renewable Energy Strategic Audit, Jarod Fox
Designing Programming Languages for Writing Maintainable Software, Aaron Friesen
Utilizing Markov Chains to Estimate Allele Progression through Generations, Ronit Gandhi
The Rise and Fall of DACA: An Audio Series, Dulce Garcia
Gendered Leadership: Men and Women Governor’s Responses to COVID-19, Kate Gaulke
The Conceptual "New Cold War": A Comparative Analysis of Great Power Competition, Annie Goodman
Strategic Audit Report Pfizer – Brand-Name Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (U.S.), Madeleine Grimm, Meghan Schuette, Trent Lockard, Connor Boudreau, and Kollin Goff
An Analysis of the Impact of Strict Photo ID Laws on Election Turnout: Do They Discriminate Against Minority Voters?, Josh Gromowsky
A History of the Representation of Women in Clinical Trial: Implications for Modern Health Care, Madison Gulizia
Exploring Gene Expression Patterns for Resilient Maize Lines Under Nitrogen Stress, Alice Guo
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility Expansion for Enhanced Research Capabilities, Joseph (LJ) Hajduch, Isaac Hansen, Jeff Schroeder, Hozhin Sleman, and Ben Wortman
United Express Strategic Audit, Ryan Hakim
Amicus Curiae Brief State of Utah et. al. v Walsh et. al., Ethan Halman Gonzalez
Advertising Sports Nutrition Practices to Adolescent Athletes: A Poster Series, Emma Hansen
Northern Oil & Gas Strategic Audit, Jacob Hansen
The Effects of Telehealth on Access to Palliative Care in Rural Communities, Ryleigh Hanson
Johnson & Johnson Strategic Audit, Hannah Headley, Lucy Peterkin, Ryan Nyffeler, Joshua Wiemers, and Bailey Birkholtz
Beneath the Surface: An Investigation into the Relation Between Power, Dehumanization, and Objectification in and Initial Social Interaction, Lillian Hefner
JPL Robotic Avionics & Sensor Kit (RASK), John Helzer
Nintendo Strategic Audit, Stephanie Herridge
Lululemon Athletica Inc. Backhaul Strategic Audit, Hadley Hiatt
A Review of How Bioinformatics and Genome Sequencing are Affecting Precision Medicine, Taylor S. Hickey