Capstones from 2021
C-H Bond Activation and Cracking of Cyclohexane Using Mass Spectrometry, Alyssa L. Mohr
An analysis of the Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967, Jacob Montesano
Heart of the Cards: The Underlying Social Framework of the Yu-Gi-Oh Community, Kendall S. Nagi
Catheter-Associated UTI Prevention and the Use of External Catheters, Rachel L. Nagler
Deadly Dynamics: Studies of an Invasive Parasite of Waterfowl, Chiedu Okonmah, Rebecca Z. Bachtel, and Jennifer A.H. Koop
Can a Virtual Choir for Dementia Improve Communication and Engagement?, Madelynn A. Parrott
Vaccine awareness in low socioeconomic, black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities, Nandini.. Patel
Exploring Artificial Intelligence Through 4 x 4 x 4 Tic-tac-toe, Franziska M. Plagwitz
Understanding Climate Change: Communicating Topics on Climate Change to Non-experts, Michaela K. Plagwitz
Impacts of PWI campuses on Black Students Mental Health and Academic Performances, Jeremey Powell
EHR/EMR/PHR Technology Impact on the Medical Community and Public Opinion, Jason T. Queen
Determining minimum sample sizes for IUCN Red List endangered oaks through simulation, Kaylee J. Rosenberger, Emily Schumacher, Holly P. Jones, and Sean Hoban
Boron Biomolecules for Medical Applications, Guadarrama Samantha
Cut From a Different Cloth: Middle-Class Women and the Chicago Men's Garment Workers' Strike of 1910-1911, Cameron H. Simpson
Secondary Success and Beyond, Gabrielle N. Sims
Safe and Effective Patient Handoffs, Alexis M. Stangle
Senior Voice Recital, Elena G. Stavropoulos
Tonic Immobility in Amphibians: A Literature Overview, Lindsay J. Sweckard
Prospect for Democratization in China, Pheanusa S. Ty
The Impact of Peer Suicide During Adolescence on Mental Health: An Adult Perspective, Cassandra J. VanZuiden
Impact of COVID-19 on Informal Caregiver Stress, Emma M. VanZuiden
Language Acquisition Intervention: A Prototype in Supplemental Children's Education Through Media, Kelly A. Vidovic
Simulation's Effect on Self-Efficacy in Nursing Students, Brendan A. Williams
Language Acquisition Intervention: A Prototype in Supplemental Children's Education Through Media, Caitlin N. Yahnke
Capstones from 2020
Using Mirror Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation, Mashal S. Adamjee
Implementing the "Stop the Bleed" Program: The Impact of "Stop the Bleed" on Nursing Students at Northern Illinois University., Julia L. Altemus
Prevention of Burnout Syndrome in Nurses to Improve Patient Safety and Care, Mallory N. Alton
Differences in Parent-Child Interaction Using Physical Toys Versus Technology, M. Appleberry
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Management, Arianna E. Arden
Detection of Unauthorized Transmissions in a Frequency Spectrum Using Wireless Sensor Network, Randall J. Barnes, Alexander Bermeo, and Cory J. Packard
Extinction Monitor Mount Engineering Note, Christopher S. Becker, Ameed Hamdan, and Ryan McManus
Childhood Obesity Long-term Effects into Adulthood, Alexis Behl
Advance Directives: Do I Need One?, Abigail M. Bohn
The Quaternion Algebra and Its Connections to Medical Imaging, Eli Q. Brottman
Sport Education Model Incorporated in Mathematics, Dylan A. Brown
Drone-Enabled Sensing and Monitoring of Tree Canopies, Peyton L. Brudi, John Byrnes, and Paul Wohler
How Religious Beliefs Affect Roles in Political Decision-Making, Patricia A. Buczynski
Shakespeare and the Law: Analyzing Venetian Legal Context for The Merchant of Venice, Catherine E. Carter
The Effects of COVID-19 on Pregnancy, Madison R. Cerda
An Analysis on Whether an Accounting Background Lays the Foundation for a Successful Transition into Law School, Christopher M. Chimienti
Studying the Flexibility of a BDT as a VBF di-Higgs Production Analysis Tool, Dayne R. Coveyou
Effective of the closed-basket weave ankle tape in reducing ankle range of motion and improving dynamic balance: a pilot study, Brooke E. Deeringer and Nicholas Grahovec
Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease, Zachary P. Del Mundo
An Examinationof Postpartum Depression and its' Effects on Children, Paige L. Eimen
Causes of 30-day Readmission and Methods to Reduce it, Rachel M. Feeney
Establish Training and Resource Initiatives for Northern Illinois University's Displaced Students, Oriana Flores and Kelly Olson
Brand Reputations: How to Build and Maintain a Company's Image, Amy M. Geldean
An Inside Look at the Life of a Student-Athlete, Lauren A. Gomes
Impact of Hospitalization on Pediatric Patient's Mental Health, Skyler E. Hibbard
Short Range Wave Glider, Hannah M. Higgins, Jason Q. Ostenburg, and Mary E. Reinertson
Robotic Exoskeleton for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Exercise (4th Generation), Nicole E. Hoffmann, Andrew Elsten, Aletta Johnson, and Moises Reynoso Jr.
Comparing Present and Future Therapies in Stroke Patients, Alana R. Johnsen
ASEAN and Transboundary Haze Pollution, Timothy F. Johnson
Intervention Techniques Targeting Echolalia: A Systematic Review, Shannon M. Koegel
Etiological Components and Patterns Contributing to the Development of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, V. B. Kwaben
BAE Sports Summit 2020, Benjamin W. Lee
Autonomous Vehicle Lateral Control System, Mercer A. Mack, Dylan L. Drake, Nora E. Finegan, and Jake S. Lloyd
Surviving COVID-19: Journalism's role in chronicling the mental health effects on high school students, Samantha A. Malone
A Multisensory Gamma Entrainment Apparatus for Rodents, Charles J. Marchini
A Literature Review of Early Childhood Intervention Programs, Kelsey L. McIlwain
Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations - An Exploratory Study, Julia C. Meyer
It's Raining In My Garden - A Mental Health Guide for Kids, Glenn Agape E. Montero
Understanding Haitian Immigrant's Health Practices, George Namara
Mental Illness in the Black Community, Lordina A. Odei
Short Range Wave Glider, Jason Q. Ostenburg, Hannah M. Higgins, and Mary E. Reinertson
Detection of Unauthorized Transmission in a Frequency Spectrum using Wireless Sensor Network, Cory J. Packard
Detection of Unauthorized Transmission in a Frequency Spectrum using Wireless Sensor Network, Cory J. Packard, Barnes Randall, and Alexander Bermeo
Review of significant physiological pathways and genes associated or linked with acquired sensorineural hearing loss in humans and mice: A comparative analysis, Elizabeth M. Pawlica
How Technology Can Eliminate Busy Season, Jaime L. Pellegrini
Moral Dilemmas in Ethical Philosophy, Anna K. Pesola
Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Alia M. Prine
Impact of Baby Boomers on Healthcare, Madeline A. Proffitt
Gendering the Holocaust: Analyzing the Influence of Gender and Sexuality Among Holocaust Perpetrators and Victims., John C. Recktenwall
A Content Analysis of Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Instruction: Seeing What Our Children See, Phoebe M. Regnery
Short Range Wave Glider, Mary E. Reinertson, Hannah M. Higgins, and Jason Q. Ostenburg
The Effects of Gestational Diabetes on Mothers & Infants, Amber C. Richardson
Effects of Time Demands on Academic Success and Emotions for Northern Illinois University Students, Kyle B. Seebach
Strategies to Optimize Control of Opioid Overdose in the Hospital & Community Settings, Ariel K. Tate
Assessing the Clinical Accuracy of the Illinois Early Intervention Eligibility Criteria, Sarah A. Thomas and Allison Gladfelter
Improving Comfort and Reducing Pain During Labor, Anna E. Valentine
Big River Hardware, Jayla Walls
Factors That Make Outstanding Professors Successful, Mary Lou H. Yarger
Examining the Effects of Competitive Balance on Attendance for European Soccer, Michael R. Yurkiv
Capstones from 2019
Cybersecurity Virtual Machine, Vidya R. Anjur
Bilateral Chemical Labyrinthectomy Disrupts Exploratory Behavior in Mice, Mark T. Banovetz
Art & Psychology: How the Brain Revolutionizes and Transforms the Arts, Emma G. Beck
Culture Yield of Throat Screen Before and After WASP Implementation in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Holly L. Beeter
The Effect of Black Teachers in the Elementary School, Evadne N. Bowlin
Communication Among Patients with Parkinson's Disease in a Physical Therapy Setting, Bailey J. Bradish
Data Analysis on College of Business Passport Data, Abigail R. Burke
Civil Warfare: Russian Foreign Policy Strategy in Eurasia, Robert Q. Carolan
Humane Education as a Tool for Promoting Empathy and Societal Progress, Ardyn L. Cieslak
Defining Resizable Virtual Canvases using 3D Printed Objects, Nolan M. Cooper
Ventilating the Heat Load within the Muon G-2 Experiment, Thomas M. Corbett and Joshua F. Helsper
Effects of Corticosterone in Drinking Water, Samantha A. Corey
Factors Impacting Internship Success: Integration of Skills and Competencies into the Accountancy Curriculum, Paige E. Cosgrove
Seven Ways To Say I Love You, a BA Showcase, Erika R. Dampier
Evidence for Viability-Vulnerability: Early Stress Predicts Inhibition in Girls, but not Boys at 24 Months, Marissa M. Dawson