Theses are the culmination of honor students independent research under the guidance of faculty members and are representative of Union College's commitment to giving students the tools necessary for life-long learning.
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Le passé, le présent, et l’avenir des soins dentaires en France, Grace Yotts
Durch die Linsen: die Zerrissenheit und Hoffnungen zweier Nachkriegeszeiten Deutschlands, Gangliang Zhao
Breathe Easy: A More Efficient Way to Avoid Tracheostomy Airway Blockages, Olivia Zimmerman, Kathleen Swanson, and Katelynn Russ
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Saudi Arabia and Iran: An Analysis of the Current Conflict from the Constructivist Perspective, Alastair Allen
Mutations in the Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Caveolin Interaction Motif Cause Increased Basal Activation, Elizabeth Altman
Investigating the Urban Stream Syndrome in the Schenectady-Schoharie Region of Upstate New York, Elizabeth Marie Andonie
Open-source Mobility Platform for Children with Disabilities, Pyae Sone Aung
The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment to Sub-Saharan African Countries, Emmanuel Bakou
Investigation of even-skipped, a developmentally-regulated gene controlling neural segmentation in dragonflies, Kathryn Bangser
Applying an Innovative Idea to Kidney Stone Removal, Jack Beaty
Nitrogen isotopes in marine mollusks as indicators of nitrogen loading in coastal North Carolina, Hayley Bennett
The Unheard Voices: A Content Analysis of Male Victims' Narratives on an Online Forum, Suleydi Betancourt
The 2018 Elections: Gender, Media Representation, And Campaign Strategies, Emily Bobruff
Hope for Another Humanitarian Intervention? Rwanda, Kosovo, Libya and the Consequences of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) on Myanmar, Victoria Carter
The Ketogenic Diet: A Noteworthy Treatment For Pediatric Patients With Refractory Epilepsy, Hannah Christian
How to Combat Post-Natural Disaster Related Environmental Gentrification and Environmental Inequality Accelerated by Climate Change, Marielle Christie
Detecting Eutrophication in Coastal North Carolina with the 𝛿15N Values of Seagrasses and Algae, Elizabeth Cilia
Les racines de l’effondrement : L’Armée de terre dans la période de la Troisième République, Ryan Clemente
The Russo-Finnish Wars, Ryan Clemente
Mexico: Neoliberalism, Popular Grievances, and the Rise of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Irving Cortes-Martinez
The Role of Regional Identities on Depolarizing Partisans, Christina Craig
Auto-Proteolysis of Type I Metacaspases in Schizophyllum commune, Brianna Cummings
Une étude comparative de la restauration scolaire des primaires au lycée en France et aux États Unis au XXIe siècle, Brianna Cummings
Understanding the Lived Experience of Ancient Roman Gardens, Devlin F. Daley
Barriers: An Exploration of Architectural Structures as an Indication of Wealth and Socioeconomic Status, Lisa DeMoranville
Study of the Photolysis of the Organic Ultraviolet Filter Chemical 3-(4-Methylbenzylidene) Camphor and its Photoproduct, Nicole Derosier
Overstimulated - An Immersive, Multimedia Art Installation, Quinn Devlin
Environmental Justice: The Disproportionate Burden Experienced by Minority and Low Socioeconomic Status Groups, Daniela Di Capua
Neurosexism: The Extent to Which Sex and Gender Differences in Mental Illness are Neurologically Explained versus Socially Constructed, Christie Dionisos
The Theia Soteria: Alternative Design for Safer Initial Entry During Laparoscopic Procedures, Kayla DuBois, Patrick Ryan, and Madelyn Joanis
Modeling The Relationships Among Adverse Childhood Events, Intimate Partner Violence and Body Esteem, Emily Ehrlich
Effects of body temperature on action potential responses of target-selective descending neurons in Aeshna dragonflies, Lauren Elder
What Do Women Want? The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness, Hannah Ruth Ellen
Natural Allies and Mortal Enemies: German-Soviet Relations Between 1919-1941, Alex Ellenthal
The Incidence of Intra-State Violence: An Empirical Study on Ethnicity and Values, Kevin Fitzpatrick
Female Forest Rangers in New York State, Anna Gagion
Le féminisme et la femme musulmane en France, Anna Elizabeth Gagion
Have Scripts for Initiation of Adult Sexual Behavior Changed in 80 years? Evidence from Top Box-Office Films, Georgia Gardner
Altered States: Creative Arts, Virtual Reality, and the Human Condition, Sophia Gebara
Main Controller of DC Microgrid, Jonathan Graziosi
Geometric Constructions, Origami, and Galois Theory, Julia Greene
Thermoplastic Composite Heat Recovery Ventilator, Keegan Guinn
Automated Greenhouse Watering System for Schenectady ARC, Lisa Gu
Design of Natural Composite I-Beam for SAMPE 2019, Brian Harkness
CRISPR Editing Of The Gene FST4 In An Industrial Fungus Used In Commercial Biomaterials, Anna Harootunian
Characterizing the Waters of 6 Rivers in Upstate New York With a Focus on Physical Hydrology and Controls on Water Quality, Connor Horan
Designing a Low-Cost Ultrasound Pulser, Andrea Huey
France and England in the Seven Years' War: The Role of Deficit Spending and Debt Financing in Eighteenth Century Europe, David Husband
Approximation of Continuous Functions by Artificial Neural Networks, Zongliang Ji
Exploring the Behavior Repertoire of a Wireless Vibrationally Actuated Tensegrity Robot, Zongliang Ji
A Cross County Examination of Fiscal Federalism in the 2016 Election, Sarah Kaplan
An Event Related Potential Study of Skill Learning in Unimpaired Participants, Olga Khazen
Global Impact of the U.S Economy: An Analysis of the Channels of Interconnection and their Transmission Effects, Derek Khnaizir
Diffusivity Measurements of Aerogels, Allison King
Les réalisatrices et le « regard masculin » dans le cinéma francophone, Arianna Kosakowski
Developing an APEX Assay to Investigate Signaling and Protein Interaction of the Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor, Scott Sean Koszer
The Business Cycle and Health: An Analysis of How Macroeconomic Conditions Impact Health Outcomes in the U.S., Talitha Kumaresan
Pre-colonial Determinants of Corruption in Africa, Another Kushaina
Prevention of Access Recirculation During Hemodialysis Treatment, Brendan Laing, Emma Merlino, and Charles Nelson
Make America Great Again? American Conservatism and Donald Trump, Justin Lange
Design & Evaluation of Cooling Systems for Photovoltaic Modules, Peter Leary
Crystallization Conditions of the Tumalo Tuff, Bend Pumice, and Shevlin Park Tuff near South Sister, OR, Rebecca Lippitt
Investigation of ceria-nickel containing aerogels for catalytic converter applications, Xiao Peng Li
5 or 6 Amphibians: An Animated Short Film, Nicholas Lockwood
The Effectiveness of China’s Monetary Policy and the Role It Played in Their Growth, Aidan Loh
Roma in the European Union: Structural Barriers to Fundamental Rights, Maria Lovetere
Studying The Characteristics And Efficiency Of Venture-Capital Funded Startups, Sebastien Lubrano
The Impact of Generational Experiences on Anti-Immigration Sentiments, Pedram Malakian
The Relationship Between Religiosity and Implicit vs. Explicit Death Anxiety, Samantha Marin
Representational Style and Congressional Elections: New York's 19th District in the 115th Congress, Margaret McCormick
The Effects of Oil Price Changes on the Macroeconomy of Oil Producers: Evidence from Russia, Kevin McNoble
Public Financing Of Elections In The States, Nicholas Meixsell
AR Blockers, Emma Merlino, Charles Nelson, and Brendan Laing
The Economics of Fashion: Do Newcomers to the Industry Have a Chance?, Maha Mian
Bridging Dimensions: A Robotic Art Project, Samantha Miller
Design of Telemetry and Autopilot Systems, David Morley
A Preliminary Report on an Improved Plate Design to Correct Pediatric Flat Feet, Connor Mulvey, Michael Schiffer, John Moyer, and Kayenat Bismillah
Design of a Model Rocket Flight Logging System and In-Air Deployable Rover, Sirus Negahban
Substrate Specificity and Enzyme Kinetic Characterization of Schizophyllum commune Metacaspases, Le Minh Nguyen
Aphasia & Stutter Therapy: An Ailment Not to be Treated, Janae Nieto
Cuffed Pediatric Endotracheal Tubes, Jennifer Nutter, Emmanuela Oppong, and Colleen Pouliot
Impact of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in HPA Axis Functionality in Obese Populations, Margot O'Brien
Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Parts: A Review, Jacob Pessin
Preventing Browser Fingerprinting by Randomizing Canvas, Rianna Quiogue
The Shifting Dynamics of International Reserve Currencies, Robert Righi
Aristophanic Comedies: Social Cohesion with Humor, Kathryn Riter
förgörning to trolldom: A History of Danish Witchcraft and Magic, Cole M. Robert
A Neural Investigation into the Maximal and Optimal Speeds of Prey Detected by Visual Neurons in Aeshna Dragonflies, Beejit Sarker
The Impact of State-Level Naloxone Access Policies on Opioid Related Mortality and Admissions, Brian Shorr
Acting Hysterical: Analyzing the Construction, Diagnosis and Portrayal of Historical and Modern Hysterical Women, Gillian Singer
The Effects of E-Cigarette Policies on Adult Tobacco Use, John Sullivan
Maize from Sacred to Profane, Gizela Thomas
The Regime of Sex Trafficking of Women in the United States, Julia Wilson
Identifying The People At Risk: Which Populations Is The Opioid Epidemic Affecting The Most?, Dylan Windle-Puente
Gesture-Controlled Quadcopter System, Wenhao Yang, Anthony Xu, and Kendra Crawford