Theses from 2024
Incarcerated to Educated: The On-Campus Experiences of College Students Post Incarceration, Taylor Comer
Theses from 2023
Excess Capacity in the Banking Sector and Its Effects on the Sub-Saharan Economy, Fu-Ad Wumpaeh Alhassan
Triclosan Degrading Bacteria from Wastewater Treatment Plants in Central Illinois, Mohammed Alsulami
U.S Fans’ Identification with La Liga Teams, Pilar Barrio Sánchez
Distinctly Average: Analysis of the Musician Celebrity's Persona Shift, Cole J. Belcher
The Amulet of Nethelar, Sarah J. Brown
Assessing the Reliability of the Five-in-20 Classroom Observation Tool, Danielle Buechlein
A Preliminary Investigation of a Brief, Virtual, Behavioral Parent Training Program on Parents’ Self-Efficacy and Young Children’s Behavior, Taylor Daniels
Asian Americans Perceptions of Mental Health Help-Seeking, Austin Dye
Effects of Prescribed Fire on Planted Oak Growth and Survival in Restored Savannas, Allison Earl
The Transition into Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tj Estabrook
Social Anxiety, Worry, and Intolerance of Uncertainty, Yu-Jin Eun
Assessing a Byproduct of the CBD Ethanol Extraction Process for Potential as a Wood Finishing Product, Avani M. Flanagan
A Non-Profit as a Branded House: Douglas-Hart Nature Center and Foundation Branding Alignment, Skylar Fushi
Fraternal New Member Processes: An Alumni Perspective, C J. Gibson
Investigation of CH4 Adsorption and Activation on Modified Metalloporphyrin Graphene Sheets, Brianna Haase
The Toolkit for Social Support and Social Anxiety: S*A*S*S*, Cynthia E. Kmety
Development of a Chemical Biology Approach to Uncover the Influence of Sequence Variations on CES1 Activity in Live Cells, Samuel James Knebel
Still, We Rise: Experiences of Black Women in Leadership Positions at Predominately White Institutions, Dionne Lipscomb
Academic Faculty Perceptions of Student-Athletes, Jacob M. Mueller
Exploring Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Athletic Identity as Predictors of Disordered Eating Behaviors in Female Collegiate Soccer Players, Niondina M. Nyström
Student-Athletes’ Decision-Making Process for Selecting an Academic Major, Gina S. Pearson
Critical Consciousness, Social-Emotional Learning, and Serving Diverse Students, Brooke Poeschl
The Influence of Cover Crops on Grassland Restoration, Josh C. Poland
Personal Branding, Reality Television, and Social Media: How Former Big Brother Contestants Create, Maintain, and Alter Their Public Image, Justin L. Richards
The Construct Validity of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition (WASI-II) and the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS-2), McKenzie K. Sopoci
Predictors of Attitudes About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Claire Sullivan
Evaluating the Assessment of Resident Assistant Training, Diego Ulloa
The Role of Time Perspective in the College Major Selection Process, Anders C. Voss
Wolbachia Infection in Gall Associated Insect Communities in Illinois and Indiana, Jakeb Watts
The Wellington Affair: A Detective Story, Anakin Weston
Compassion Fatigue Among Resident Assistants at Five Illinois Public Institutions : A Mixed Methods Approach, Téa E. Wheat
High School Teacher’s Education and Training on Trauma, Macey Wienstroer
Representation of South Asia in American Television, Zahin Zaima
Theses from 2022
Identification and Cloning of Transcripts from Triterpenoid-Induced Neuronal Outgrowth in Neuro-2a Cells from Mus musculus, Meshael Alrashidi
Pd-based Photocatalysts for Heck C-C Cross-Coupling Reactions, Suha Ali Alshehri
Conduct Professionals' Experiences with Student Misconduct and Mental Health, Robyn Bauer
The Impact of Immigration on Unemployment and Wages in the United States: Evidence from Seven States, Carol Ohenewa Bruce-Tagoe
Beetle Diversity in Temperate Deciduous Forests with Different Management History in Central Illinois, Syue Ru Chien
COVID Fears and Social Anxiety in College Students, Clayton Crozier
Student Affairs Professionals as Tempered Radicals: Lessons on Action and Advocacy, Devin A. De Both
Hybrid Learning and Standards Based Grading: Fostering Writing Instruction During a Pandemic, Elizabeth Dietz
Twenty-Nine Delusions Concerning Love, Jackie Donaldson
Students’ Reflection of Cross-Cultural Experiences: A Study Abroad Narrative, Alexandra Dudley
The Influence of Institutional Social Media and College Students' Choice, Anna Fishbein
Quarantine and Isolation Experiences of College Students: A Narrative, Brooke Gibson
Q/A: A Semiotic Deconstruction of Narrative Transportation on Episodic Television, Josh Grube
A Study of π – π Stacking Interactions in Rhenium Carbonyl Complexes Based on Backbone Functionalized Bis(pyrazolyl)methane Ligands, Balamani Guduru
Social Validity and Feasibility of the Five in 20 Classroom Management Observation Tool, Kaylee Hampton
Hazing Prevention: The Advisor Perspective, Gabby Hiller
Problematic Social Media Use and Depression in College Students: A Mediation Study, Morgan Hummel
An Examination of the Relationship Between Fear of Evaluation, Social Anxiety, and Depression, Michelle Ingraffia
Faculty Perceptions on Working with Students with Learning Disabilities, Ashley Jezik
Low-Head Dam Removal Increases Functional Diversity of Stream Fish Assemblages, Adam Christopher Jones
The Experiences and Transition of Black Former Student Athletes Through and Out of College, Nyjah Lane
The White Ally Experience: A Look Into the Impacts of Being a White Ally, Kristen Maclin
Investigating the Impacts of Monetary Policy on Income Inequality in Developed Nations: Case Study of the Euro Area, Japan and the United States, Hector Martinez Garcia
The Experiences of Professionals of Color at a Predominantly White Institution, Brandy Matthews
From Soup to Nuts - The Efficiency of Non-Profits: Evidence from U.S. Food Banks, Mary A. Mattingly
Assessing Early Educators’ Knowledge of Behavior Management, Early Intervention, and Developmental Delay, Jillian McMahan
"Comic"ally Calling for Cultural Competency: Using Graphic Narratives to Teach Social Justice in the Writing Classroom, Travis Moody
Ethnic Differences in the Way College Students Cope with Stress, Temavulane N. Motsa
More Than Just Sticks and Stones: Effects of Interpersonal Interactions on Liminality and The Negotiation of Identity, Conlon Muhr
Cloning of Root-Specific Promoters in Helianthus annuus and Populus trichocarpa, Jacob Murphy
Undocumented Students’ Barriers to Completing Higher Education, Yesenia Muruato
Elliott, Brian Nierman
The Effects of Online Anti-Bias Training on In-Service Educator Multicultural Competence, Kaeli O'Donnell
Does Social Support Mediate the Relationship between Locus of Control and Activity Levels?, Leah L. Oglesby
Development of Phase Change Thermal Storage Medium: Cooking with More Power and Versatility, Martin Osei
An Exploration of Middle School Teachers’ Utilization of Culturally Responsive Teaching, Samantha Phillips
Differences in the Growth and Bioenergetics between Centrarchids in a Midwestern Power Plant Lake, Kyle Joseph Rempe
A Case Study on Illinois Regional Public Universities and the 2015-2017 Budget Impasse, Colin L. Roberts
Role of Feedback and Social Anxiety in Dating Situations, Kanika Singh
Exploring the Special Education Classroom Context and Experiences Before and During COVID-19, Claire E. Smith
Self-Compassion and Emotion Regulation as Predictors of Disordered Eating, Mandira Srivastava
Staff Perception of PBIS Implementation in Illinois School Districts, Dominique Starling
Crime, Crisis and Economic Growth: An Investigation of Socio-Economic Determinants of Crimes in the Indian States, Ankita Thapa
Interfacial Electrochemistry in Metallic Film Fabrication, Eric S. Tuala
The League of Nations High Commission for Refugees from Germany after 1935, Sergio Vlahovich
Assessing Teachers' Need for Classroom Management Training: Can Consultants Link Data to Evidence-Based Practices?, Jessica White
School-based Mental Health Professionals’ Perceptions of and Role in Disciplinary Practices Related to the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Ashlyn Wingate
David Lindsay's A Voyage to Arcturus: An Anti-Fantasy, Bryan Wysopal
Comparison of Bigheaded Carp Reproduction in Tributaries of the Illinois and Wabash Rivers, David J. Yff
Theses from 2021
The Gene Expression Patterns of Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Trametes versicolor on Diverse Lignocellulosic Feedstocks, Noor Osama Alabbasi
Genome-Wide Characterization of Lateral Organ Boundaries Domain Genes in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), Saleh M. Aljurbua
“Yes, My Career Would End”: How the Existence of Illicit Digital Media May Inhibit Women from Participating in Politics, Esther Afrakoma Appiah Dwaah
Trade Integration and Economic Growth in Africa: Lessons from SADC and ECOWAS Regional Trading Blocs, Kofi Ampoma Asuako
An Examination of the Integration of Augmented Reality in Science Curriculum, Cathleen A. Bierman
Effects of Wastewater Effluent on Fish Fin Morphology of Larval Fathead Minnows (Pimephales promelas) and Swimming Performance of Smallmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus bubalus), Seth Michael Bogue
Mindfulness Increases Help-Seeking by Buffering Against Self-Stigma, Sami Boomgarden
Listening to Their Voices: A Narrative on Campus Climate for Trans* Students, Cloe Bourdages
Student Athletes’ Perception of Hazing, Faith Bradbury
The Impact of the Therapeutic Relationship on Transgender Clients’ Perceptions of Their Therapist, Aaron Brockie
Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Conners 3 Teacher Rating Scale: Comparisons with the Adjustment Scales for Children and Adolescents, Stephanie G. Buhrow
Five in 20: An Exploratory Study to Develop and Pilot an Observation Tool used to Assess the Five Features Critical to Effective Classroom Management, Alexandria Cardot
