WKU News

Name

Major(s)

Thesis Title

Reading Cmte & Department

Becker

Grace

Dance

Integrating Creative Writing and Dance - A Reflective Collection

Amanda Clark (Theatre & Dance),

Nancy Dinan, Ph.D. (English),

Jess Folk (English)

Boateng

Ama

Psychology

The Influence of School Policies on Black Students' Mental Health

Sarah Bonis, Ph.D. (Psychology),

Quentin Hollis (Psychology),

Lisa Duffin-Rexroad, Ph.D. (Psychology) 

Cutright-Head

Braden

Music

Sinfonia Concertante in E

Matthew Herman, DMA (Music),

Brian St. John, DMA (Music),

Rebecca Golub (Music)

Gillispie

Nathan

Chemistry (ACS)

The Effect of Ions on the Adsorption of SO2 on a Water Nanoparticle

Matthew Nee, Ph.D. (Chemistry),

Jeremy Maddox, Ph.D. (Chemistry),

Martha M. Day, Ed.D. (Science Education) 

Hardesty

Mallory

History, Political Science

In the Eyes of the Beholders: Understanding Public Perceptions of Dungeons and Dragons and Its Players Using Visual Media

Tamara Van Dyken, Ph.D. (History),

Alexander Olson, Ph.D. (History),

Guy Jordan (Art)

Harness

Briana

Biochemistry

Analysis of Protein-Protein Interactions Between Legionella pneumophila Effectors

Simran Banga, Ph.D. (Biology),

Rodney King, Ph.D. (Biology),

Gordon Baylis (Psychological Sciences) 

Heckerman

Gabe

Biology

The Protective Role of Melanin Within the Teleost Inner Ear

Michael E. Smith, Ph.D. (Biology),

Philip Lienesch, Ph.D. (Biology),

Gordon Baylis (Psychological Sciences)

Hemenover

Will

Biology, Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies

Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment and Dye Trace of War Fork River in Daniel Boone National Forest

Christopher Groves, Ph.D. (EEAS),

Benjamin Tobin, Ph.D. (Earth & Environmental Science, University of Kentucky)

Spencer Anderson (Honors)                                     

Hightower

Jay

Psychology

Mental Health Portrayals in Video Games and Their Impacts: A study with Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Omori

Sungin Im, Ph.D. (Psychology)

Anthony Harkins, Ph.D. (History)

Nina Marijanovic, Ph.D. (Honors) 

Howard

Autumn

English, Spanish

Two Stories, One War: The Intertextuality Between Arturo Barea, George Orwell, and the Spanish Civil War

Marla Zubel, Ph.D. (English),

Dale Rigby, Ph.D. (English),

Gordon Baylis, Ph.D. (Psychological Sciences) 

Jones

Sophia

Dance

Exploring Storytelling in Dance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Choreography

Amanda Clark (Theatre & Dance),

Meghen McKinley (Theatre & Dance),

Naomi Rowland (Honors)

Julian

Maria

Chinese, Sociology, International Affairs

I Am Gay and Catholic: An Analysis of Identity Integration in LGBTQ+ Members Converting to Catholicism

Amy Krull, Ph.D. (Sociology & Criminology),

Bella Mukonyora, Ph.D. (History),

Guy Jordan (Art)

Kabrick

Hannah

Music Education (Instrumental)

Purpose Makes Practice: Testing the Efficacy of a Proposed Framework for Teaching Metacognitive Skills in the Violin Lesson

Lisa Duffin-Rexroat, Ph.D. (Psychology),

Brian St. john (Music),

Dawn Garrett-Wright, Ph.D. (Nursing)

Lahman

Alexandria

Architectural Science

Biophilic Design and its Effects on Mental and Physical Health

Shahnaz Aly, M.A. (SEAS),

Sheila Flener, M.A. (Applied Human Sciences),

Matthew Shake, Ph.D. (Psychological Sciences) 

Lang

Lily

Visual Studies, Advertising

Lumina: Illuminating the World of Holistic Beverage Branding with Switchel

Natalie Tyree, M.F.A. (Art),

Kelley Coppinger (Art),

Guy Jordan (Art)

Meece

Kylee

Molecular Biotechnology

Lipid Genetics in Pregnant Women: Genes Present in Pregnant Women after High Fat Meals and Their Effect on Women’s Health

Rachel Tinius, Ph.D. (KRS),

Naomi Rowland, M.S. (Honors),

Elizabeth Gannon, (Honors)

Reyes

Adriana

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Visualizing Communication Disorders Through Art

Leigh Anne Roden, Ed.D. (Communication Sciences Disorders),

Leisa Hutchison M.S. (Communication Sciences Disorders),

Jenny Burton, Ph.D. (Communication Sciences Disorders)

Rivera

Vivian

Biology

Effect of Dietary Flavonoids on Growth in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

Nilesh Sharma, Ph.D. (Biology),

Joseph Marquardt, Ph.D. (Biology),

Naomi Rowland M.S. (Honors) 

Schleuning

Ella

Forensic Psychology

Food Accessibility Struggles for College Students with Dietary Restrictions

Rick Grieve, Ph.D. (Psychology),

Jenni Redifer, Ph.D. (Psychology),

Lisa Duffin-Rexroad, Ph.D. (Psychology) 

Simpson

Lindsey

Dance, Advertising

Advocating for Tap Dance through the Study of Tap Dance Pedagogy

Amanda Clark (Theatre & Dance),

Meghen McKinley (Theatre & Dance),

Dawn Garrett-Wright Ph.D. (Nursing) 

Sims

Naiya

Biology, Chemistry

Patterns of Genetic Structure in Spider Beetles

Jarrett Johnson, Ph.D. (Biology),

Keith Philips, Ph.D. (Biology),

Naomi Rowland, M.S. (Honors) 

Stryker

Shane

International Affairs, History

What Explains American Perceptions of Russia and China?

Timothy Rich, Ph.D. (Political Science),

Kevin Modlin, Ph.D. (Political Science),

Gordon Baylis, Ph.D. (Psychological Sciences) 

Washington

Tani

History, International Affairs

Viva Wakanda: What Afrofuturism Gives to an Emancipated Diaspora

Andrew Rosa, Ph.D. (History),

Jenifer Hanley, Ph.D. (History),

Audra Jennings, Ph.D. (History) 

Prichard

Amanda

Spanish and Branding

Kelley Coppinger, B.F.A. (Art),

Zack Ryle,

Lindsey Houchin (Honors)