Honors Research
Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium Dioxide Nanomembranes
Author: Yibing Hu | Major: Finance | Semester: Spring 2023 Hi, my name is Yibing Hu and I am a Finance major in the Walton Honors program. I am also a part of the pre-med program at the University of Arkansas, which was a big factor in my decision to pursue STEM...
Methanogens on Mars
Author: Allyson Edwards | Major: Biochemistry | Semester: Spring 2023 Over the course of the spring 2023 semester, I’ve been conducting research regarding life on Mars under my mentor, Dr. Timothy Kral. Both the scientific community and the general public have both...
Storytelling with Light
Author: Jackson Smith | Major: Theatre Production and Design | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Jackson Smith and for the past four years I have been studying in the theatre department on the production and design track. Soon after entering the theatre department I...
Special Projects in Mauritius
Author: Lainey Deitrick | Majors: Finance and Economics | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Lainey Deitrick and I am a Finance and Economics major with a minor in International Economic Development. For my research project, I was sent to Mauritius. This small island...
Generating an Alternative Thesis Pathway: Critical Reflection of Coursework and Internships
Author: Kendele Kramer | Major: Biological Engineering | Semester: Spring 2023 This honors research was done by me, Kendele Kramer, under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Haggard and in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. My major is Biological...
Feed Affecting Broilers, Part of the Whole
Author: Bailey Herberger | Major: Animal Science (Pre-Vet) | Semester: Spring 2023 Hi everyone, my name is Bailey Herberger, and I am an Animal Science Pre-Vet major with a minor in Agribusiness. I worked with my mentor Dr. Alrubaye in the 2023 spring semester to...
From Arkansas Butterfly Lab to Prague, my Honors College Research Journey
Author: Ellie Magera | Major: Biology | Semester: Spring 2023 Hello, my name is Ellie Magera, and I just graduated with honors from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences with a B.S. in Biology. I have spent the last three years conducting butterfly mating...
Generation Z’s Perception of Sustainability in the Apparel Industry
Author: Ashlee Andress | Major: Apparel Merchandising and Product Development | Semester: Spring 2023 The Spring 2023 Semester consisted of the conclusion of my research and my defense. Dr. Lance Cheramie and I analyzed data this semester to draw conclusions...
Cultivating Communicators: Lessons from a School-Based Social Skills Group Post-Pandemic
Author: Rachel Siemens | Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Semester: Spring 2023 Social communication allows individuals to develop the skills needed to understand and interact with others in different everyday social contexts. Since the spring of 2020,...
Teacher Burnout, Let’s Talk About It
Author: Emerson Talbot | Major: Childhood Education | Semester: Spring 2023 Over the course of the 2023 Spring grant term, I worked with my honors mentor, Dr. Kaitlin Gallagher, an associate professor in the Education department as well as the Health, Human...