For more than four decades, the University Honors Program has enjoyed a proud history of success at Northern Illinois University. Its alumni, who span NIU’s six undergraduate colleges and number in the thousands, are engaged in a broad array of exciting professions across the United States and around the world. They remember fondly the Honors Program’s rich and continuing traditions, from the freshmen retreat at NIU’s scenic Lorado Taft Field Campus to the “Honors House” living-learning community to the Honors Day ceremony for graduating seniors.

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Capstones from 2011

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The obscure lessons of Geoffrey Chaucer and John Gower : an in-depth literary and linguistic study, Elizabeth Wilson

Capstones from 2010

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Does performing APT-II in a non-brain-damaged individual lead to significant changes in attention and memory skills compared to an individual with mild cognitive impairment?, Audrey Allen

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Effective transition supports for students with Autism in the general education classroom, Taylor Alperin

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2014: U.S. GAAP Transition to IFRS, Kenichiro Azumaya

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Performance dashboards in the United States government, Devin Barnas

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State-Level Performance Metrics, Eric Davis

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The need for universal preschool in America, Claudia Delgado

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An analysis and simulation of an emergency department with aims towards improving network flow and efficiency of care, Amanda M. DuBois and Jakub Skwarek

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Comparison of Masters' Students, Alumni, and Firm Internship Surveys, Ashley Francis

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Evaluation of Transparency Initiatives Concerning Recovery Act Funding Across U.S. State Governments, Meredith Frank

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Planned construction as a leading indicator of commercial real estate price appreciation, Scott Frayn

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Acoustic vowel space differences between cochlear implant and hearing aid users, Elizabeth Glyda

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The Economic Impact of Cash-for-Clunkers, Andrew J. Gorup

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U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS: What Lies Ahead for the United States?, Trista Hanauer

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Accessibility of museums in Chicago for people with visual impairments, Diane Hanks

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Groupthink and Fraudulent Financial Reporting, David Hansell

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The systems development life cycle : phases and methodologies, Erik Paul Harrelson

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Crosshair challenge : recapturing sustainable competitive advantages through restructuring, Andrew Krause

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How are social stories used by speech-language pathologists?, Ashley McLean

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Collaborating with parents beyond parent/teacher conferences, Selina Merrill

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Comparison of SFAS 159 : Fair Value Option Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Adopters and Non-adopters, Stephen J. Minich

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The gender wage gap over the life cycle, Tam Nguyen

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Personality of pain : a look into the experience of pain as well as the psychological and sociological factors that impact it, Desiree Perez

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Leadership across nations, Christian Plott

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The impact of education in Guatemala, Devin Redmond

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Language impairments and their affect on literacy, Christina Savoie

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Cytotoxicity and efficacy studies of S-phosphorylated thiols as radioprotectors and antioxidants, Emily Sorenson

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The importance of early vocalizations in infants born with cleft palate, Rachel Stade

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50 Years of Negligence: The Development of Tort Law as Viewed Through Illinois, 1850-1900, Ivan O. Taylor Jr.

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True Corporate Citzenship; Going beyond the Numbers, Pierre A. Taylor

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Phonological awareness program for at-risk elementary students, Traci Underwood

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Phonological awareness program for at-risk elementary students, Traci Underwood

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From poverty to privilege, Ashley N. Walters

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Metrics to Measure Website Effectiveness, Andrew Weissenburger

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The strength of Foucault's words, Honore Wiley

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Exploring the needs of families of young children with autism, Samantha M. Williams

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Mothers' mental state words in response to infants' gestures, Grace Wybourn

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Optical isolation for audio amplifiers, Matthew Young

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Simulator of IBM Mainframe Programming Environment, Chi Zhang

Capstones from 2009

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Speech evaluation tasks : normative data in 19-24 year old women, Lesley A. Alexander

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Speech measures as early indicators of kindergarten speech and language skills, Kory Blumer

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KeyMouse, Ryan Carter

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Role of NOS and NOX-4 on pancreatic signal transduction, Jessica M. Cowell

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The Twilight series : as people see it, Amanda Davis

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Lessons Learned From the Credit Crisis, Holly Gantenbein

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Mergers & Acquisitions: Returns in Deals from 2007-2008, Dylan T. Gordon

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Today's media influences are associated with preteen's opinions and attitudes of body image, Jessica Graziano

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Dense connective tissue repair : the intricacies of monitoring actin isoforms in native tissue models in vitro, Eran C. Gwillim

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Integrating informational texts in primary grades, Danielle Hach

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Toddler language skills : the predictor of language and preliteracy skills at five years, Kailynne Hillenberg

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Endocrine disrupting compound levels of the Kishwaukee River near the Northern Illinois University community, Matthew James Kararo

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The vessel : to have and to hold, Kathy McDonald

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Marketing microfinance in the twentieth century : a market research report and independent study, Mary M. Murtaugh

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The development of an at-home speech therapy program for adults with difficulties in memory, recall, and comprehension due to traumatic brain injury, Katherine H. Myers

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Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards: Analysis of Effects and Risks and What Has Been done to Mitigate the Risks, Thanh Nguyen

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Looking into the energy future of developing nations (a case for nuclear technology), Sebastine Nwaiwu

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Implications of IFRS in the United States, Daniel Rehor

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Outdoor experiences and environmental awareness, Anthony Romano

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Same-sex parenting : bringing awareness to the challenges and strengths of gay and lesbian parents today, Maria Fernanda Sanchez

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Three different phonological approaches moving one child towards intelligible speech, Kelly Walus

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Hermaphroditus: imperial Roman ideals of sex, gender, and art, Aaron Wilcox

Capstones from 2008

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Role for the RecBCD recombination pathway for pilE gene variation in repair-proficient Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Rachel K. Baker

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Aircraft design, Alexander Beckendorf

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Bi-directional universal power converter, Mohsin Chowdhury

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Pedagogical implications of children's thoughts on the concept of citizenship, Jennifer Clarke

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To keep you is no gain, to destroy you is no loss : a study of the historical and behavioral roots of Cambodian genocide under democratic Kampuchea, Jennifer Croslow

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Once upon a time : a folktale and fairy tale unit for 4th and 5th graders, Adrienne N. Dudlo

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Postsecondary students with asperger syndrome : considerations and accommodations, Carrie L. Erhart

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1. Can supplemental material created by independent educators for the REWARDS reading program produce significant student progress in reading decoding and fluency? 2. Will these materials be successful by working in accordance with the reauthorization of IDEA and RTI intervention principles?, Heather Ferrero

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Comparative anatomy of the house cat, clouded leopard, and saber-toothed tiger, Katie Froio

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Monetary Policy and the VIX, Rodrigo Galdamez

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The relationship between reading comprehension skills and self-concept during preadolescence, Linda Hathaway

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Speech language follow-up study : predictability of early measurements, Sarah Kazmierczak

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Speech Language Follow-up Study: Predictability of Early Measurements, Sarah Kazmierczak

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Aesthetic response to literature : literature circles and response activities, Jamie Lynn Mazurek

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Women in Business: A Comparison of European and American Cultures, Tara Michels

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Accidental Event Compensation: The Differing Philosophies and Objectives of the Civilian and Martial Sectors, Michael Murphy

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New Horizons Equestrian Center Business Plan, Nicole Mynarich

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Auschwitz : fact and metaphor, Ben Owen

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Melvil Dewey and the Dewey Decimal Classification System, Gina Pauley

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What Do Companies Do to Comply With the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?, Nathan Pedigo

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The effect of reading rates on listeners' perceptions of personality, Jennifer Salvesen

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... children with visual impairments, Michelle Scheller

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Body Image: An Addiction, Disease, and Destroyer, Urvita Schukla

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Hamilton Sundstrand deaerator project, Sohrab B. Sethna

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Fraud in the Retail Industry, Kelly Smidl

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Disability, communication disorders, articulation disorders and their social implications : a review of research, Katherine Smith

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Molecular analysis of voltage-gated a-Na? channel toxin binding site 3 to determine key residues that confer resistance to a-scorpion toxin, Anas Souqiyyeh

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Molecular Analysis of Voltage-gated a-Na+ Channel Toxin Binding Site 3 to Determine Key Residues that Confer Resistance to a-scorpion Toxin, Anas Souqiyyeh

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Treatment of aphasia : maximizing outcomes, Julia R. White

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An Exploration of the Career Paths of Industry Accountants in a Public Accounting World, Amy R. Wolf

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Teacher toolbox : a motiviational toolbox for the classroom, Megan Wright

Capstones from 2007

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How winning teams become championship teams : a baseball team architectural analysis, Zach Alesandrini

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The recruitment of ERK, Cortactin, and WASP in the process of enzymatic secretion of Zymogen granules following CCK stimulation, Ashley Anderson

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Inflation targeting : a cost/benefit analysis of the monetary policy framework, Jason M. Barsema

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Six Sigma : is it worth the hype?, Michael Carew

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The Keys to Being an Effective Insurance Broker, Courtney C. Davis

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Improving nutrition education communication materials used by WIC staff : an effort to effectively counsel parents of children who are at risk of being overweight, Crystal Graber

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Freecoaster redesign, Marcus Guethle

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Attitudes Regarding the Attainment of Partnership Status at Public Accounting Firms, Edward Hanecek