Capstones from 2025
Early Detection of Sepsis, Precious Aina
Globelly: The Travel App, Diana S. Alvarez
Primary Prevention of Nicotine Use in the Pediatric Population, Katie N. Ashton
Understanding Practices and Perceptions of Teaching Sexual Pleasure in Undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology, Julia M. Bogunia
Enhancing Food Safety: Detecting pathogens in Bison, Vrinda Brahmbhatt
Men’s Preconception Health: Impact on Pregnancy and Awareness Strategies., Kara I. Carr
Harmonic Healing: Exploring Music as a Therapeutic Resource, KaLilah B. Chears and Mary Lynn Doherty
Expression of Genes from Pseudomonas 20ei1 for Possible Control of Fungi and Cyanobacteria, Brianna Glees and W. Scott Grayburn
Labor and Residence within the Mexican Community in Aurora, Illinois, 1920-1940., Eddie Guerrero
Moses Fleetwood Walker's Views on Race, Edward Hoffman
The Effects of Healthcare Professionals Wearing Nail Enhancements, Sydney Johnson
More Than a Disease: A Qualitative Exploration of Mental Health in Cancer Care, Imani M. Jones
Evaluation of Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance from Bacterial Pathogen Isolates in Bison, Aleena M. Kallan
From Farmers to Architects to Artists: Who Lived and Worked in the David Adler Estate, Libertyville, Illinois, 1864-2020, Rebecca D. Katz
Asunder: A Variety Show by Ash Lehning, Ashley Lehning
Investigation of Anhedonia: A Literature Review, Austin G. Littlejohn
Flying Safe: Reducing Bird Strikes at Northern Illinois University, Stacey Marcinkowski
Public and Private Police and Their Impact on Crime: Evidence from American Universities, Cruz K. Marquis
Expanding “Brain Games”: What Have We Learned from a Program Designed to Support Healthy Brain Aging in Older Adults?, Ella McKinney
The Effectiveness of Telehealth for the Management of Chronic Disease, Mariam Odunewu-Smith
Remission of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Pregnancy: A Neurological Mystery of Chronic Disease, Brandon Olsen
Books: The Dying Art in Education, Evelyn R. Orellana
Evaluating the Extent and Consequences of Polarization in the Supreme Court, Brianna Pechman
Separated: The Growing in Going — An Examination of Enduring Resilience Outcomes of Adults Who Experienced Childhood Divorce, Jacob I. Perez
Social Media and Protection of the Youth: Assessing Policy Safeguards and Political Implications, Genesis N. Rivera
The Effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) on Pregnancy from a Nursing Perspective, Haylee F. Schultz
A Scholar at the Round Table: The Academic Influence of Professor Raluca L. Radulescu, Brenda L. Schurrer
The Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Joint Pain, Masooma Shamsi
Pressure Switch Tester, Michael Starasinich, Andrew Dobson, Jordan Huschen, Mitchell Smith, and Melvin Brown III
The Impact of Parental Mental Health on Children’s Mental Health in Childhood and Later Adulthood: A Systematic Literature Review, Chloe Steffel and Yujun Liu
Estimating Pedestrian Crossing Times at Scramble Crossings via Machine Learning and Agent-Based Modeling, Sho Takami
Undergraduate Research Opportunities In the College of Business and What They Look Like, Matthew Tangorra
The Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence and Nurse's Role, Cindy Tran
The Pathologization of Fatness Through Popular Culture, Isabelle A. Van Winkle
An Analysis on the Most Effective Parental Involvement Behavior(s), Katrina Viloria
Capstones from 2024
Exploring Early Language Acquisition Through English and French, Rebecca C. Aguilar
Understanding Civic Engagement through the Perspective and Experiences of Mixed-Status Latinx Students in Higher Education, Alexandra Alcantar
Addressing Stroke Care Disparities through Patient Education, Christina Annerino
Belonging and Disagreeing: Arab Student Activism on a College Campus, Angelina E. Baroud
When I Left a Part of Me Stayed, Aidan JF Bengford
Detection of Unauthorized Transmissions in a Frequency Spectrum Using Wireless Sensor Network, Joel Brinkman, Jannette Gonzalez, Benjamin Roehrig, and Dylan Zupec
Trauma Type, Resilience and Sense of Self, Caitlin R. Callahan
Antagonism Attenuates the Relationship between Childhood Polyvictimization and Distress in Adulthood, Benjamin D. Carsten
Affordable Bioprint Head-Adapter for 3D Printers, Andrew Ceralde, Dominic Drake, Noah Engles, Mohammad Alwan, and Nevada Perry
Studies of media to maximize the expression of bacterial metalloprotease genes as potential therapeutics for human Alzheimer’s Disease, Uday Kiran Chigurupati
Creating Documentation and Continuity for Northern Star Staff, Rachel Z. Cormier
Toilet Training and Teaching Self-initiations to Children with Autism who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Darcy A. Douglass
Corneal Transplants and Their Impact, Bianca Estrada
Senior Voice Recital Program, Ethan Gonzalez
Physical Properties of Aqueous Imide-Based Electrolyte Solutions, Mollie Harr
Improving the Power Efficiency of Woodward’s High-Power Inverter (HPI) using Algorithmic Part Selection., Jaron Holder, Ali Al Gazwi, John Childers, and Jose Soublett
The Matthew Effect within South Side Chicago Public Schools, Jazmin S. Hollingsworth
Exploring the Bass Trombone, Liam Kantzler
A Study of Children with Autism in Illinois General Education Elementary School Classrooms, Zachary V. King
The Use of Gamification in Tutoring Sessions, Megan L. Lee
Summonable Construction Delivery Robot, Kevin M. Lewis
GIS Analysis Application of Flood Risk Map in Beijing, China, YUXUAN LIU
Performing Original Arrangements of Jazz Repertoire, Spencer M. Mackey
Culturally Responisve Teaching Practices to Support Students with Visual Imapirments, Genesis C. Miranda
Senior Voice Recital Program, Emily M. Montelongo
Childhood Sexual Abuse and the Role of Experiential Avoidance in College Alcohol Use, Regina Montes
Adolescent Suicide Prevention Techniques, Kaitlyn R. O’Malley
Determinants and Consequences of Electrification in India: A Cross Sectional Analysis of Socioeconomic Inequities, Devin Oommen
A Multi-State Look into Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologists’ Confidence Identifying and Diagnosing Autism, Adelaide Parr
Climate Prediction Center Analogs as Extended Range Predictors for Severe Convective Storms, Sean Phipps
Test Anxiety Inflation, Brian Podkulski and David P. Valentiner
Bridging the Gap Between the Disability Community and Marketers, Amari Richardson
Detection of Unauthorized Transmissions in a Frequency Spectrum Using a Wireless Sensor Network, Benjamin Roehrig, Joel Brinkman, Dylan Zupec, and Jannette Gonzalez
Male student's perceptions in an undergraduate nursing baccalaureate program: A qualitative study, Jonas Arvin C. Sales
Perceptions of Safety at School: Associations with Bullying Participant Roles and Gender, Nicholas G. Tanasa and Michelle Demaray
The Relationship Between Autistic Traits, Autistic Camouflaging, and Adults’ Representations of Abstract and Social Concepts, Henry Tomiser and Katja Wiemer Dr.
Understanding Anatomy & Physiology students’ knowledge and perceptions of learning sex and pleasure, Yaileen Velazquez
Exploring Hypertension Prevalence Through Perceived Health Beliefs, Sarah E. Wagman
Northern Illinois University Huskie Marching Band Stoles, Emma Walsh
Neuroinflammation Levels Measured by Microglial Cell Activation, Emma G. Whitlock and Linda S. Yasui
Enhancing OB Healthcare: Impact of Black Nurse Representation, Devi Wolfe-Reese
Refueling the Accounting Pipeline, Crystal Y. Wong
Building A Business: A Close-Knit Relationship between Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Gabrielle O. Ysteboe
Capstones from 2023
The Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Exercise Interventions for Concussions, Anna Altergott
Mirror Therapy Rehabilitation in Low Back Pain Patients, Claudia L. Altergott
Breaking the Loop: Strategies for Fighting Climate Change on U.S. Farms, Ashley Barry
Sensor Module Network for Monitoring Trace Gases in the International Space Station, Aaron Beck, Drake Provost, Christopher English, and Kamrin Gustave
Honors Capstone Composition Recital, Kayla L. Bivin
The Importance of Charting and Documentation in the Nursing Profession, Charlotte J. Bradshaw
Feminist Retellings of Homer's The Odyssey, 2005-2022, Brenna R. Bretzinger
The G-Signaling Protein Rcp Controls the Polarized Basement Membrane Deposition in Epithelial Cells, Rebecca M. Brnot
Strategies to Manage and Prevent Lower Back Pain in College Students, Onique Bryson
Perceptions of discrimination and intervention services by Asian and Asian-American caregivers of children with disabilities throughout the duration of COVID-19, Angelika A. Cabang and Janet Olson
Reputation(s): Constructing 'Sustainable' Identities Amid American 'Unsustainability', Abigail G. DeeWaard
CTA’s ‘L’ System Visualization and Animation, Julia Finegan
Comparing a Non-Word Repetition Task Performance to a Standardized Morphosyntax Measure in Bilingual Spanish-English Children, Emily Freeman
Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with Autism, Cayley Frolik
Gender Differences in Youth’s Mental Health Problems During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kimberly A. Hohlfeld
Exploring the Job Market Before and After COVID-19, Abigail E. Hostman
Complexity of Perfection, Ayanna M. Johnson
Will AI and Automation Replace or Assist Accountants, Sterlen Jamar Johnson
Ernst & Young’s Attempt to Split Accounting and Consulting Services: An Unsuccessful Endeavor, Jacob Jovanovich
The Accounting Profession from the Collegiate Perspective: An Analysis of Gender Equality Perceptions, Samantha Kalinka