Virtual Commons offers open access copies of Commonwealth and Departmental Honors Program theses and projects completed by undergraduate students who have submitted them electronically since 2013. The authors of these documents retain copyright to the intellectual property these works represent in their current form.
Theses/Projects from 2020
Gaia Bioplastics: A Design Exploration of Bioplastics Through a Brand Campaign, Kelsey Long
Se dice pelo bueno: Black Affirmations in Contemporary Puerto Rican Literature, Amaryllis Lopez
Bacteria-mediated synthesis of cobalt(II,III) oxide nanostructures, Ryan Loughran
What Causes Participation in International Non-Governmental Organizations?, Sophia Mann
The Use of Emotional Intelligence in 21st Century Organizations, Jordan Martin
The Partition of Ireland: Anglo-Irish Relations as Reflected in a Political Idea, Cian G. McEneaney
Building a Light Current Voltage Characterization Setup for Pulsed Laser Diodes, Alec A. Milford
On the Eco-Gender Gap, Haley Normandin
Understanding Sovereignty and the US Constitution: A View from the Massachusetts and Virginia State Ratifying Conventions, Hannah Novotny
The Role of Principles and Personal Relationships in Greek Tragedy and Epic, Ellen Pariser
Indigenous Women Defying All Odds: An Analysis of the Use of Gender Violence During the Civil War of Guatemala, 1960-1996, Vivian A. Phillips
The Existential Philosophy of David Foster Wallace, Shoshana Primak
Where the Heart Is A Collection of Nonfiction Essays on the Meaning of Home in the Age of Movement, Alyssa Raymond
Examining the Effect of El Nino Phenomena and Pacific Sea Surface Temperature on the Climate of the Glacierized White Mountains in Peru, Emily Reardon
More Than Just Wicked: The Tales of Female Criminals in 17th- Century London, Savannah Resendes
Supporting English Learners in STEM, Alyssa Richardson
Revision of Introductory Chemistry Lab Curriculum to Incorporate Inquiry-Based Experiments to Enhance Student Learning, Christian Santos
Success in Transition Preparation for Post-Secondary Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Sophie Scrimgeour
African American Literary Traditions in Justina Ireland’s Young Adult Novels Dread Nation and Deathless Divide, Gabrielle Sleeper
Mental Health In College Students: Disclosure & Seeking Support, Abby R. Smargon
Factors Impacting Students’ Perceptions of Mathematics, Amber Souza
The Modern Man: A Transgender Perspective, Alan Stamper
Big Nothing: A Story About Bicycles and the Girls Who Ride Them in the Heart of West Texas, Keziah Staska
The Relationship between Trait Narcissism and Perceptions of Control, Sean Stephan Sullivan
‘Awe’some Choice: An Expansion of the Broaden and Build Theory, Mary Tang
Experiences of Transgender Adults Navigating Healthcare Access in Massachusetts, Nic Tompkins-Hughes
Law Enforcement’s Use of Facial Recognition Software in United States Cities, Samantha Jean Wunschel
Theses/Projects from 2019
PTSD Precipitating from Sexual Abuse and Combat War Exposure and Co-Morbid Disorders of Chronic Pain, Substance Abuse and Immune Systems, Jessica Anzalone
Importance of Cultural Awareness in Speech Language Pathology Education, Aurora Barailo
DNA Methods to Understand Genetic Variation of the Mola mola Populations in and near Cape Cod, Jessica Barros
Detecting Ocean Microplastics with Remote Sensing in the Near-Infrared: A Feasibility Study, Jandlyn Bentley
Moving Through Feelings Integrating Dance and Private Counseling: A Creative Dance Technique Based Curriculum for Children Ages 10-12 Undergoing Talk Therapy, Jessica Bourassa
Synthesis of a Protein Based Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production System, Alexander M. Brown
Mental Illness Stigma’s Impact on Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence Victims: A Mock Juror Study, Madeline K. Butters
Comparing Science/Technology/Engineering MCAS Scores to Math and English Language Arts in Different Demographics, Kiley Camara
I Survived Hopscotch Hill A Collection of Nonfiction Essay About Homeschooling, Mialise Carney
A Theory of Planned Behavior-Based Fruit and Vegetable Intervention for College Students, Danielle Clark
An Investigation into Self-Efficacy and Academically Successful Minority Students Honors Thesis, Julie Clerge
Examining Perceptions of Maternal Support and PMS Symptoms in College Women, Elizabeth Cook
Bridging the Gaps in Elementary Life Science Lessons, Kaitlin Cook
Barriers Women Face at Work: A cursory review of the literature, Jessica Curran
Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis of Landing a Grand Jeté between Barefoot and Pointe Shoe Footwear for Dominant and Non-Dominant Legs, Cara Giordani Daybré
Firefighter Problem Played on Infinite Graphs, Sarah Days-Merrill
Renaissance Drama and ‘Magic Realism’: Mythology and Religion Across Time and Genres, Kellie Delaney
K-12 Cybersecurity Program Evaluation and Its Application, Tabitha Domeij
An Unquiet Pedagogy for Unquiet Students: Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Critical Pedagogy, Laine Drew
You’re the Boss: The Stereotype Content Model as a Predictive Behavioral Tool in Résumé Evaluation Processes, Caylin M. Faria
Exploring Traditional Sex-Role Stereotypes and Gendered Misconceptions in Intimate Partner Violence, Hannah J. Frey
The Function of Role Models in the Identity Development of African American Male Adolescents and Young Adults, Gensis Galan