Class of 2020 Senior Thesis
Before graduating from Endicott College, all students complete an intensive an independent academic inquiry that represents the culmination of their coursework and internship experiences. The successful completion of the senior thesis is the pinnacle of our students' tenure at the College, and is a personal achievement to be celebrated.
Deans Choice 2020: The Best of the Best
Annually, the deans of each school select thesis projects that meet the highest expectations for inclusion on the “Best of the Best” list.Curtis L. Gerrish School of Business
Taylor LeBel
Business Management Major
Thesis: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
School of Arts & Sciences
Abdourrachid Sow
International Studies Major
Thesis: The Implications of Puerto Rico’s Inclusion in the Federal Food Stamp Program: 1974-1985
Evan Couchot
Biology/Biotechnology Major
Thesis: Screening Marine Microorganisms for Antimicrobial Activity on Vibrio Pathogens
School of Communication
Hayley McManus
Marketing Communication/Advertising Major
Thesis: Everyday She's Hustling: The Labor Employed to Succeed in an Instafame-Obsessed Society
Madison Poulin
Marketing Communication/Advertising Major
Thesis: How to capture an audience: TV advertising techniques in the age of digital streaming
School of Education
Samantha Barney
Liberal Studies/Education Major
Thesis: Effects of Flexible Seating on Early Childhood Classrooms
School of Hospitality Management
Eduardo Kreimerman Meyohas
Hospitality Management Major
Thesis: A Bridge to America’s Future: Boston Area Hospitality Managers’ Familiarity with U.S. Immigration Laws and Visa Classifications
School of Nursing
Brianna Knight
Nursing Major
Thesis: New Graduate Nurse Preparedness to Educate and Care for Patients with Diabetes
School of Sport Science & Fitness Studies
Taylor Downey
Athletic Training Major
Thesis: Athletic Identity and Mental Health Symptomatology in Current Athletes
School of Visual & Performing Arts
Jillian Perrone
Graphic Design Major
Thesis: EMPOWHER: Power to Her, A Feminist Magazine to Inspire Young Women
Van Loan School of Professional Studies
Leigh Truslow Scharfe
Business Management Major
Thesis: Rising Seas and Coastal Flooding: What are the Climate Change Attitudes of a Community at Risk?
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School of Arts & Sciences
Full Name Thesis Title Major Linda Adarkwah Opioid Usage And Its Effect On The User, Using While Pregnant, Their Children, And Other Family Members Criminal Justice Cameron Addis An Analysis of Law Enforcement High-Speed Pursuit Policies Criminal Justice Jeana Alfano Using the Arts With Incarcerated Individuals Criminal Justice Naseema Amin The Effects of Authoritarian Parenting Have on Child’s Mental Health Psychology Alyssa Ashley Negative Outcomes Associated with the Mental Health Stigma in Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Riley Aspinwall Expression Levels of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Varying Compressive Environments Biology/Biotechnology Peyton Atkins Evaluating the Effect of Human Handling Methods on Equine Stress Behaviors Biology/Biotechnology Jeremy Barr Chess Royale Computer Science Erin Batchelder The Journey to Environmental Sustainability: A Better Understanding of Ecotourism in Costa Rica Liberal Studies Kayla Baus Gray Matter of the Cerebellum is Reduced in Association with Chronic Knee Pain Biology/Biotechnology Ran Orel Ben David OutFit Computer Science Brittney Boudreau The Race to End Racial Oppression: CRT and America’s Racial Achievement Gap History Devin Bower Tracking Impact on Student Performance/ Mental Outlook Biology/Biotechnology Joseph-Riocard Brown Random Walks and the Stock Market Applied Mathematics Shayna Bussey Broken Flames: Part One English Audrey Byerley Females and Fantasy Novels English Larissa Cade The Effectiveness of the Sex Offender Registry: Offender and Public Perceptions Criminal Justice Braden Carter Historic Trends in Acts of Terrorism Criminal Justice Caroline Chase A Meta-Genomics Comparison of the Healthy Gut Microbiome Across the World Biology/Biotechnology Kathryn Clark Analysis of 3D Printed Materials for the use of Ankle Foot Orthoses Bioengineering Tyler Comito Effect of Thyroid Hormone on A-498 Renal Cancer Cells Biology/Biotechnology Justine Connelly Literature in Dance: How a Story is Translated into Movement English Nicole Conway Literature: Meeting Students' Needs English Morgan Copani Perception of the Insanity Defense Psychology Evan Couchot Screening Marine Microorganisms for Antimicrobial Activity Directed at
Vibrio SpeciesBiology/Biotechnology Margaret Cunningham Identity After Brain Injury and Social Involvement Psychology Christopher Daddio Factors in Determining a Successful UN Peacemaking Intervention in International Conflicts Political Science Julia DeAngelis The Effectiveness of Opioid Treatment Programs in Correctional Facilities Criminal Justice Jacob DeFillipo Creation of S. enterica KHLT2 Type Three Secretion System Deletion Mutants Biology/Biotechnology Emma DeGrasse Recent versus Distant Traumatic Events: Does it Impact the Length and Effectiveness of EMDR Treatment in Adults Who Suffer from Trauma? Psychology Meaghan DelGenio What Color Do You Hear? Exploring the Relationship between Color, Emotion, and Dance Liberal Studies Rishad DeSilva Brine Shrimp as Model Organism in a Toxicity Assessment of the Pathogen, Vibrio Fischeri Environmental Science Justin DiAntonio Ginger Judge Boat Project 2.0 Bioengineering Nicholas DiCairano Clearance Rates in the Criminal Justice System Criminal Justice Patrick Doody Understanding Youth Gang Involvement: Why Gangs Appeal to the Youth Criminal Justice Lee Drinkwater Examining the Relationship Between Mental Illness and Crime
Criminal Justice
Meghan Dutchyshyn How Vital Capacity Varies Between Athletes, Wind Musicians, and Untrained Individuals Biology/Biotechnology Jackson Eberts Transit Fares and Equity: MBTA and Administrative Decision Impacts Political Science Morgan Faiola-Williams Quantifying Nicotine Dependence in Never-Smoker E-cigarette Users Biology/Biotechnology Cristina Fiol The Marginalization of Female Latin American Artists from Museums and Galleries Liberal Studies Alexandra Fitzgerald Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Comparison to Western Convention Medicine in Pediatric Oncology Patients Through a Meta Analysis Biology/Biotechnology Hakim Fleming Positive Youth Development Through Sports: Benefits and Perception Liberal Studies Mercede Frias How Sleep Affects Schizophrenia Psychology Brianna Gallagher Linoleic Acid on the Skin’s Permeable Barrier Biology/Biotechnology Ryan Gallagher Tower Defense Computer Science Alex Gardner Gender Bias in Democratic, Congressional Campaigns Political Science Jonathan Gelfand Ginger Judge Boat Project 2.0 Bioengineering Jillian Gibbs Creating Successful Reentry and Supportive Programs for Ex-Offenders: A Program Evaluation Psychology Kylie Greenleaf The Role of Empathy in the Development of Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder in Human Service Professionals Psychology Jennifer Grimes Beneath the Surface English Alexander Groenewold Stay Active Computer Science Andrea Guinan The Impact of Filtered Social Media Photos on Attitudes Towards Body Image and Self-Esteem Psychology Megan Guiry How Increasing Ocean Temperatures Affect Mytilus edulis Attachment During Low Tide Environmental Science Lindsey Hartnett How Perceptions of Safety Affect Mega Event Security Criminal Justice Madeline Hefferan Perceptions of Body Image Psychology Kara Hersey The Relationship Between Birth Order, Sibling Satisfaction, and Empathy Development Psychology Stephen Hoadley Endicott Parking App Computer Science Madison Huber Impact of Temperature and Humidity on Bronchoconstriction in Exercise-Induced Asthmatics and Non-Asthmatics Biology/Biotechnology Claudia Jenkins The Effects of Stress and Anxiety on Teachers Professional Career Psychology Minwei Jiang The US-China Trade War International Studies Mackenzie Judd Lagrange Interpolation, Weierstrass Approximation, and a Theorem of Bernstein Applied Mathematics Emma Jutras Phylogenetic Analysis of Helicobacter Pylori in Gastric Disease Around
the WorldBiology/Biotechnology James Kelly
Seaman's Savior: Shipboard Medical Manuals and Medicine Chests in the Age of Sail
History Major
Timothy Kelly Characteristics of Drug Treatment Programs Criminal Justice Kayla Kenehan The Determinants of Bail Reform in Democratic States Political Science Brian Knell Community Perceptions of Police Body-Worn Cameras Criminal Justice Emily Laliberte Humanizing Education: Examining Chronic Absenteeism Through Student Disengagement English Ryan Lavery Perceived Social Support and Parent Attachment on Loneliness in First-Year Undergraduates Psychology Tayler Laycox A Pre-Glycation Reaction using Ribose Weakens the Mechanical Properties of gelMA Hydrogels Biology/Biotechnology Tor Leek Impact of Meditation and Music on Heart Rate Biology/Biotechnology Rebecca Leverone Personality, Career Choice, and Career Satisfaction Psychology Bianca Lopez Climate Change and Criminal Behavior Criminal Justice Kathryn Lord North Korean Regime Survival: Ideology and Allies Political Science Zachary Lowe Police Training on Intellectual Disabilities Criminal Justice Taylor MacKenzie The Gender Gap in STEM and the Power of Role Model Exposure Programs for Middle School Girls Mathematics Grayson Maddux Exploring the Economic and Societal Benefits of Legalizing Cannabis Criminal Justice Shannon Marschall Stigma and Knowledge about Alcohol Addiction Psychology Olivia Martin Spinner Lolita: The Progression and Variation in her Character Through Various Adaptations English Katherine Massey Identifying the Most Effective Characteristics of Drug Court Programs Criminal Justice Emma McDowell Ginger Judge Boat Project 2.0 Bioengineering Sierra McLear An Analysis of The Commonalities Between Public Mass Shootings using Threat and Risk Assessments Psychology Robert McNinch Media Bias and Its Effects on Party Politics Political Science Joseph Moss Journey Tracker Computer Science Christie Mustone 2PiSense Computer Science Kaitlyn Nadeau Ginger Judge Boat Project 2.0 Bioengineering Sarah Nickerson The Media’s Effect on Impartial Trial Criminal Justice Marina O'Neill Internationalization of Higher Education Through Study Abroad; Creating Globally Competent Individuals Psychology Patricia Ortiz-Echague Clinical Practices to Treating Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents Psychology Tyler Ouellette Waffle Simulator Computer Science Laura Owens The Female Creatures: A Mother and Daughter's Journey for Discovery, Recognition, and Freedom English Andrew Panagiotakos The Effects of Climate Change on National Security Criminal Justice Bethany Parisi The Effectiveness of Batterer Intervention Programs Criminal Justice Tyler Pelovitz Determining the Effectiveness of Oral Rinses Against Bacteria in the Oral Microbiome Biology/Biotechnology Julia Pennington Analyzing the Diagnostic Performance of a Urine Cancer Cell Filtration Device as an Alternative Approach to Cystoscopy in Urinary Bladder Cancer Detection Biology/Biotechnology Madeline Powers The Invisible Influencer: Cryptocurrency's Impact on FCC Internet Regulations Political Science Mikayla Powers Perceived Credibility of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychology Charlene Preys Canary Natural Language Processing Applied to Biobank Participants with Informative Genetic Testing for Steven-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Biology/Biotechnology Jenna Raffael Influence of Sperm Morphology and Concentration on In Vitro Fertilization Rates in Mice Biology/Biotechnology Emily Redlon Long Term Health Effects of Eating Disorders The Effects of Eating Disorders in the Long Term on the Body Psychology Kyle Reed Blocked Scheduling vs. Traditional Scheduling in High and Middle Schools History Camilla Risicato The Unexpected Consequences of Patient Diagnosis: Safety Within the United States Emergency Medical System Biology/Biotechnology David Rodriguez Does Police Officer Education Level Have an Effect on Levels of Force? Criminal Justice Joshua Romano "Keep Your Hands Off the Lever:" The Attitudes of Homosexuality from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby through Tender Is the Night English Rebecca Rose Happy Employees: How Responding to the Wants of Employees Increases the Productivity and Revenue of the Company History Brandon Rosenbaum Sports and Activities: How They Better Prepare you for Life Beyond High School Liberal Studies Alaa Salih A Cost Effective and Simple in Vivio Anti-copopod Screening Model Using Artemia Environmental Science Julie Sanders Investigating the Effect of Depression on Regional Gray Matter Volume Changes Associated with Chronic Back Pain Biology/Biotechnology Briana Savage The Impacts of Handheld Devices on Young and Older Adults Psychology Kathryn Scharn Charitable Giving and Eating Disorders: Weight, Empathy, and Perception Psychology Ian Schmidt How Different Wound Care Agents Affect Biofilm Production by Wound Associated Bacteria Biology/Biotechnology Melissa Schwope The Effects of a Contingency Management System on Teens with Comorbid Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Psychology Christopher Seidl WeDJ Computer Science Jesse Simoni After-effects of Terrorist Attacks Criminal Justice Andrew Soucy Queued Computer Science Abdourrachid Sow The Implications of Puerto Rico’s Inclusion in the Federal Food Stamp Program: 1974-1985 International Studies Eric Spada How Air Temperature at Low Tide Influences the Feeding Rates of Mytilus edulis Environmental Science Timothy Spinale Anxiety and the Effects of Stress on Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Cooper St. Germain A Linear Algebraic Approach to Linear Regression Applied Mathematics Elizabeth Stearns Humor Styles and Personality Traits as a Therapeutic Coping Mechanism Liberal Studies Lauren Stearns Resiliency Among College Students in Trait vs. State Anxiety and the Correlation to Effective Coping Mechanisms Psychology Ingsa Subba An Analysis of the Ancient Mystics of the Himalayas and Renaissance Liberal Studies Steven Suchcicki Endicott Eats Computer Science Michael Sudora Police Officer Perceptions of Community Policing Criminal Justice Dalton Therrien PupPals Computer Science Savannah Thomas The Emerging Strategies of Project-Based Learning in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms Mathematics Louis Unger Relationships Between the Police and the LGBT Community: Issues and Potential Solutions Criminal Justice Marie Urmson GreenTrackr Computer Science Michael Varno Social Change, Music, and the Collective Experience Liberal Studies Catelyn Venegoni-Ranger College Campuses’ and Student’s Binge Drinking: Taking a closer look at the possible correlation between Alcohol-Related Content on Social Networking Sites and Student’s Binge Drinking Psychology Meredith Vlachos Perceived Athletic Identity and Mental Health Following College Athletics Psychology Victoria Walder The Role of Social Emotional Learning in Secondary Education History Kayla Wentworth Impact of Concussions on Social Functioning Psychology Patrick Whalen Why has the United States Nuclear Power Industry Faltered? Political Science Mae Yenter Pythagorean Triples and Fermat's Last Theorem Applied Mathematics -
Gerrish School of Business
Full Name Thesis Title Major Chase Andrews How Small Businesses can use Psychology and Neuromarketing Tactics to Boost Sales Marketing Jack Bacon How Student-Athletes Should be Compensated by the NCAA Marketing George Balian Impact of Sports Betting on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Business Management Elijah Bard Athletes and Plant Based Diets Business Management Ryan Barnes Blockchain, Data Analytics & Disruption of the Accounting Services Industry Accounting Sean Bedard Digital Innovation and Technology in the Banking Industry Business Management Troy Belleville Managers Can Implement Strategies to Meet Millennials’ Needs Finance Mary Bonefant The Use of Video to Enhance Donor Activity in Non-Profits Marketing Briana Bouchard What Makes A Successful Internship Experience Business Management Tyler Boyle The Aftermath of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Following the American Psychological Association's Guidelines Accounting Victor Brown Should NCAA Division III Athletes Receive Reward-Based Scholarships Business Management Michael Bruns The Effect of the Organizational Workplace Environment on Employee Mental Health and, by Extension, Productivity Entrepreneurship Emily Burke Women in Leadership and the Challenges They Overcame Marketing James Campbell Marketing in the Construction Management Industry Marketing Molly Carrara Brick and Mortar: Staying Relevant Marketing Mathew Catizone Corporate Social Responsibility and Investing Finance Charles Cawley Passive vs Active Investing and the Impact on Market Volatility Finance William Clark Brand Storytelling In The Cluttered Digital Marketplace Marketing Benjamin Clark The Effects of Flexible Scheduling and Remote Employment on Commitment and Productivity Marketing Christopher Cloutman Vocational Education Importance to Teens/Young Adults Entering the Workforce Business Management Madeline Connelly The Foreign Exchange Market Accounting Nicholas Connor Increasing Workplace Performance by Improving Employee Nutrition. Entrepreneurship Angela Daley Does Socioeconomic Status Affect Overall Health and Well-Being Business Management Gabriella Decologero The Powerful Influence of Music on Consumer Behavior Marketing Sean DelPlato How Artificial Intelligence will Impact the future of Investment Management Finance Thomas Dempsey General Electric Corporation Accounting Joseph Deutsch AI and Its Impact on Health Care Marketing Donovan Dey Implementing Strategies to Ensure Brand Loyalty Marketing David DiMare Technology in Accounting Accounting Alexandra Dippel Women Executives and Overcoming Organizational Biases International Business Hayley Disko Equality Among Advertisements Marketing Lucy Eiseman Technology in Accounting Accounting Omar Elhirach Microapartments: One Solution to the Affordable Housing Shortage and an Investment Opportunity Business Management Lainey Erwin Omnichannel Retailing Marketing Shane Fallon Actively and Passively Managed Funds Business Management Paul Farrell How Will the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Affect Society Business Management Bailey Faulkingham Social Influencers and Their Impact on the Travel Industry: A Case Study International Business Christina Ferguson Fintech and the Banking Industry Finance Alexander Ferrigno Employee Retention: Keeping Employees Committed & Productive Business Management Timothy Fieseler Autonomous Vehicles and the Impact on the Insurance industry Business Management Jared Foster The Role of Amenities in Commercial Real Estate Business Management Kathryn Frasier Technology and Generation Z in the Retail Industry Marketing Jacob Gammelgaard Brand Personality and the Impact on Millennial Consumer Behavior Business Management Harrison Glaude Tiny Houses and Down-sized Living? A solution to Making Home Ownership Affordable Business Management Michael Gleason Generational Obstacles to Finance Finance Alvaro Gonzalez Queipo What Are the Most Important Elements to Ensure a Positive Performance of the Strategic Alliance and Prevent Alliance Risks in the Insurance Industry Business Management Nicholas Grace Branded Content Marketing: Storytelling vs. Traditional Advertising Marketing Emily Graham International Tax Reform From the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Accounting John Graziano What Are the Critical Internship Experiences that Leads to Employment? Business Management Austin Hanlon How Companies Lower Turnover Rates Business Management Madison Harris The Varying Perceptions of Broadcast Television Reporters Marketing Jason Hurkmans Increased Tariffs on US Imports from China: Effect of Domestic Consumerism Marketing Lauren Jacques Global Mobility Services: The Future of Tax Accounting in the United States Accounting Kyra Johansson Puppy Mills - A Reason to Amend the Animal Welfare Act. International Business Brendan Johnson Marketability of Real Estate Business Management Victoria Johnson Would Society Agree the Current Work Styles Improve Family Life Business Management Robert Kelty What’s Behind the Rise of College Tuition? Business Management Matthew Kenney The Impact of Recognition and Empowerment on Employee Engagement Marketing Michael Kernan Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Modern Automobiles Business Management Julianna King The Internship Experience and the Impact on Career Readiness Marketing Evan Knox Consumption Trends for E-Cigarettes & Vaping Products in Modern Society Business Management Sammy Korc How Has Email Marketing Changed the Way Martial Arts Schools and Institutions Carry Themselves. Finance Francis Ladner CRM Software Implementation in Small Business Business Management Robert Lamprey Mergers and Acquisitions: Pitfalls and a Model for Success Finance Maya LaPierre The Influencer and Social Media Marketing Marketing Andrew Lavine Compensation Versus Value: Is the NCAA Properly Compensating Collegiate Athletes? Finance Taylor LeBel The Impact of AI on the Workplace Business Management Araya Lessard Lifetime Perception of Brands Marketing Richard Lisk Utilizing S&P 500 Volatility as an Investment Portfolio Hedge Finance Ronald LoRicco Millennials and Entrepreneurship: Is it Time for a Change? Entrepreneurship Thomas Lorusso Construction Company Owners Can Help Decrease Work Site Accidents Business Management Nicholas Maiorisi The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, A University Perspective Accounting Alexander Mandrus State of Political Contributions Business Management Frederick Marinelli Social Media Marketing - Creating a Meaningful Connection with Consumers. Business Management Jesse Martinez Religion and Business - The Influence of Bringing Spirituality Into the Workplace. Business Management Olivia Matthews What are the Limitations Women Face in Business Preventing Them from Success? Marketing Richard McCallum What Strategies can be Implemented to Retain Customers in the Telecommunications Industry? Business Management Justin McCormick Using Social Media Effectively: Three Case Studies Marketing Brendan McDonald Corporate Social Responsibility as a Recruitment Strategy Business Management John McGuire Exploring factors of Employee Retention Business Management Amelia McQuade Understanding Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation for Non-profit Organizations Success Business Management Jade Meier The Impact of Gender on The Financial Services Industry Finance Julia Monaco Consumers' Fashion Values: Sustainable vs. Fast Fashion International Business Craig Mulligan What is The Current Status of the Brick and Mortar Movie Industry Business Management Christopher Napolitano What Issues Does the Alcohol Industry Face Around Marketing Business Management Jacob Nason Advancements and Application of AIand Automationin the Automotive Industry of America Business Management Ryan Nelson The Positive Effect of Advertising Slogans Business Management Christopher Noonan Impact of Tariffs on the Economy Business Management Ryan Nordquist Characteristics That Drive Business Model Innovation Marketing Christina O'Brien Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on The Sportswear Industry Entrepreneurship Kathleen O'Connor Gender Inequality in the Workplace Accounting Liam O'Shea The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Sales Analytics Business Management Joseph Oriola Successfully Marketing Events to Please Attendees Marketing Rachel Paul Does Social Media Have An Impact on The Psyche Business Management Keeley Pavlik Employee Attitude Toward Employee Engagement Marketing Kathryn Peter Key Performance Indicator Success Finance Dillon Pollio businesses can benefit from balancing operational effectiveness and business strategy Entrepreneurship Laura Pomeroy Fraud in Accounting Accounting Halle Portman Corporate Social Responsibility with Missing and Most Wanted Persons In Store vs Social Media Marketing Sarah Reed Remaining Competitive: Techniques and Methods of Increasing Employee Retention and Engagement in Nonprofit Organizations Marketing Chad Riorden Pricing Can be Used Effectively to Increase Profits in Retail Business Finance Joseph Risser Organizational Sustainability and Generation Z Impacts. Business Management Mikaela Rogers What are the Factors that Lead to Positive Brand Perception from a Sports Celebrity Endorsement? Marketing Jacob Rudolph Communication Issues on a Construction Site Business Management Julie Shea Brexit: More Troubles on the Irish Backstop Accounting Olivia Sheldon Ireland's Corporate Tax Rate Accounting Claire Shields Employee Connection In Virtual Communities Marketing Shane Sinopoli How Appearance and Personality Affect Workplace Success Marketing Matthew Smith Veterans in the Workplace Finance Brett Sooy Social Media and the AEC Industry. Business Management Joshua Sousa Cause Marketing Effectiveness on Buying Decisions Marketing Jacob Spinhirn Inducing Companies to Adopt Blockchain Entrepreneurship Victoria Stefanelli Consumer Purchasing: Ethics & Motivations Marketing Stephen Strangio Kaizen & The Work Environment Business Management Nicholas Sturgess Outsourcing Software Development to India: Pros and Cons International Business Bria Sutton Premium Food: The influence behind purchasing organic food Marketing Julia Sweeney Collecting Data for Market Research to Protect Data Privacy and Maintain Consumer Trust Marketing Javier Tamames Hergueta Will People Continue Buying Tesla Cars Knowing That Their Batteries Will Die Out in The Future? Business Management Justin Toler Succession Planning in a Family Business Business Management Karina Tomlinson The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Individuals and Corporations Accounting Cameron Tulley Increasing Employee Engagement as a Manager Business Management Joshua Turkowski Strategies to Ensure Essential, Substantive, and Effective Meetings Finance Kenneth Tuttle Pursuit of Harmonious Passion at Work Business Management Sonam Ugay Embracing Cultural Diversity In The Workplace Business Management Alexander Ussler Gun Rights vs. Gun Control: Managing a Nationwide Epidemic International Business Camden Vaillancourt The Impact of Blockchain on Audit and Assurance Services Accounting Alvaro Valverde Educational Factors That Support Global Market Success Business Management Slade Vincent Businesses Can Construct Sustainable Supply Chains to Meet Consumer Needs Marketing Claire Warren The Challenge of Fashion Sustainability and How Consumer Knowledge Is The Ultimate Source to Change International Business Hailey Webb What are the Actionable Factors in Workplace Flexibility? Business Management Abigail Welch What Socio-economic Impact Can Be Expected to Come from Artificial Intelligence Marketing John Williams Millennials and Gen Z Can Work Effectively with Managers to Contribute to the Company's Success Business Management Jordan Wilson The Gender Gap In Leadership Marketing James Winkler The Success of Microfinance in Developed Countries Finance Joseph Young Management Consultants Can Increase Client Retention and Obtain New Clients Finance Andrew Zink Automation in the Workplace: The Analysis of Future Job Loss Finance -
School of Communication
Full Name Thesis Title Major Eleanor Barkett The Making Of The Making Of Digital Media Morgan Blaney Social Media, Influencers, and Young People Marketing Communication Julia Bostridge Understanding Every Angle: Online Behavioral Advertising Marketing Communication Kasea Buckner Consideration of Gender Roles in Parents' Selection of Animated Films Communication Lindsey Bussone Marketing Fitness on Instagram: How Social Comparison affects Purchase Intentions. Communication Matthew Castellani The Influence of Social Media on the Black Lives Matter Movement Communication Dylan Costa Fantasy Football and Baseball, Television Viewership and the Fan Experience Communication Tacy Cresson Resurrecting Green Burials: Rising coronavirus death tolls have disrupted the death industry, making it ripe for greener practices Digital Media Allison Crowley Thoughts and prayers: An Analysis of the Automatic Response to Tragedy on Social Media Marketing Communication Spencer Damphousse The Evolution of Television: Streaming Services Impact on the Entertainment Medium Communication Lisamarie Demerjian Great Danes: Unconventional Service Dogs Digital Media Rachel Galante Celebrities' Impact on Depression Awareness Through Social Media Communication Matthew Gazard Portrayals of the Military in Contemporary War Films Communication Alexa Giarusso Novice Journalists' Professional Self-Branding on Twitter and LinkedIn Communication Mya Girouard Reel Crime Digital Media Julienne Hughes Black Character Representation in Law & Order: SVU from Season 1 through Season 20 Communication Riley Jenson Consumer Perceptions of International Fashion Brand Advertising Mrktng Comm/Advertising Samuel Kuhnly I Spy With My Little Eye: Building Consumer Relationships Through Televised Sports Sponsorship Marketing Communication Victoria LeBlanc Laugh out loud: An Analysis of Humor as a Social Media Marketing Strategy Marketing Communication Katherine Longworth How Celebrities Impact Public Health Social Media Posts: Evaluation & Outreach Marketing Communication Megan MacBride Discussions about Climate Change on Twitter Marketing Communication Alison McInnis Cheers to the Streets Digital Media Hayley McManus Everyday She's Hustling: The Labor Employed to Succeed in an Instafame-Obsessed Society Marketing Communication Casey Monahan Consumer Sustainability Motives and Green Marketing Appeal Marketing Communication Whitley Neumeister Understanding Instagram Hotspots & Followers' FOMO in the Context of Cult Branding Marketing Communication Alexandra O'Brien Picture Perfect: Lifestyle Presentations Through Instagram Posts Marketing Communication Theodore Perotti The Art of Work Digital Media Madison Poulin How to Capture an Audience: TV Advertising Techniques in the Age of Digital Streaming Marketing Communication Meghan Price Marketing CSR Efforts: An Analysis of Advertising Socially Responsible Business Practices Marketing Communication Matthew Rinkus Representation of Females in Video Games Marketing Communication Sarah Stockbridge Social media, women and self- perception Communication Tristan Torrents Dove La Vita Ti Porta Digital Media Konner Watson Blue, No Matter Who Digital Media Taylor Wildrick Selling Style: Instagram Influencers and Luxury Fashion Marketing Communication Brooke Wilson Previously On...: An Analysis of Social Television Engagement with Reality TV Shows Marketing Communication -
School of Education
Full Name Thesis Title Major Robert Ackerman Male Educators in Elementary School Libl Studies/Education Gabrielle Aleksa Females Perception Of Self Worth in Relation to Maturity Libl Studies/Education Rosalie Antolini The Impact the Implementation a Creative Dance Class Can Have on Preschool Students' Cooperative Play Skills Libl Studies/Education Samantha Barney Effects of Flexible Seating In Early Childhood Classrooms Libl Studies/Education Calista Burgos Flipping the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Olivia Burrick The Implementation of Yoga in the Elementary School Classroom Libl Studies/Education Taylor Burtis Mental Illness Consciousness in Building a Positive Classroom Environment Libl Studies/Education Julie Champigny Having a Parent That Teaches in One’s School and Teaching in a School That One’s Child Attends Libl Studies/Education Brittany Corson Adjustments to Inclusive Classrooms and Practices to Meet the Individual Needs of All Students Libl Studies/Education Sarah Couture The Impact of Social Emotional Learning and Kinesthetic Learning in Overall Student Wellness Libl Studies/Education Emily Crouse The Impact of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis on Siblings Libl Studies/Education Erica D'Alberto The Safety and Protection Possibilities Through Childhood; Vaccinations in the United States: A Phenomenological Study of the Perspectives on Childhood Vaccinations in Maine Libl Studies/Education Emily Dellisola Impact of Field Trips on Motivation, Success and Achievement Libl Studies/Education Sofia Devlin The Positive Impact of the Implementation of Movement Breaks in an Elementary Classroom Libl Studies/Education Madeline Doble Impact of Home Life on Academic Achievement of Students Libl Studies/Education Kristine Folsom Factors Influencing Gender-typed Play in Children Ages 1-5 Libl Studies/Education Lauren Gorse The Effects of Stuttering on Student Performance on Oral Reading Fluency Assessments Libl Studies/Education Liza Hall An Investigation of the Impact of Outdoor Education with Elementary Children Libl Studies/Education Michaela Hamill The Impact of Increasing and Developing Speech Patterns Through Various Strategies of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Libl Studies/Education Kathryn Harrison Student Motivation and Engagement Libl Studies/Education Emily Hartmann Implementing Drama Based Pedagogy to Build Classroom Community in a Curriculum Driven Climate Libl Studies/Education Ingrid Hjerpe Teachers' Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Impact on Student's Well-being and School Culture Libl Studies/Education Daria Howard The Impact of After School Physical Activity on Social-Emotional Learning Libl Studies/Education Lauren Ingoldsby The Impacts Growth Mindset in the Elementary Classroom Libl Studies/Education Kerrie Janvrin The Gap Between Teacher Centered Versus Student Centered Learning Environments Libl Studies/Education Joseph Kalosky The Impacts of Second Chance Programs for Students From Low Socioeconomic Environments Libl Studies/Education Matthew Kaski Impacting Multiple Perspectives Relative to Inclusion for Individuals with Autism Libl Studies/Education Jennifer Lacroix Mental Health in Elementary Schools Libl Studies/Education Rachel Laroche An Investigation of the Positive Effects of Mindfulness Practices and Interventions with Students in the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Jennifer Levine
How can a FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) Program be Integrated into the Generic Classroom Setting?
Liberal Studies
Victoria Lombardo The Development of Social and Academic Performance in Elementary Grades Through the Approach of Play Strategies Libl Studies/Education Carolyn Mabardy The Effects of Movement Breaks on Engagement and Academics in the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Anna Makris The Impact of Homelife Traumas in Education Libl Studies/Education Elizabeth Masucci The Effect of Parental Involvement on Student Achievement Libl Studies/Education Cassandra Maynard Sense of Belonging, Language Development, and Learning Development of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Students Libl Studies/Education Kristen McCarthy An Analysis of Technology’s Effects on the K-12 Students and Teachers Libl Studies/Education Hannah McDonald Teachers' Perspectives on Homework and the Effect of Homework and After-School Activities on the Whole Student Libl Studies/Education Kelsey McPhee The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Students in the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Olivia Moores The Prevalence of the LGBTQ Community in Elementary Schools Libl Studies/Education Allison Mulvey Teacher Perception of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mindfulness Practices in Elementary Education Libl Studies/Education Katelyn O'Donnell Live, Reflect, Repeat Libl Studies/Education Nicole O'Rourke Student Perspectives on Relationships and Physical Spaces in After School Programs Libl Studies/Education Margaux Oram The Impact of Edible Reinforcers on Health for Children with Autism Libl Studies/Education Kylie Orszulak "You've Got a Friend in Me:" Friendship for Elementary Students with Disabilities Libl Studies/Education Emily Pace Fostering a Love of Reading and Motivating Students to Read Inside and Outside the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Carlos Pastor The Influence of Service Learning on Student Engagement and Academic Success Libl Studies/Education Mary Pfeifle The Integration of Theater in Elementary Schools Libl Studies/Education Alison Renaud The Implementation of Yoga Interventions in Early Childhood Classrooms Libl Studies/Education Laura Ritson The Current and Future Academic and Social Emotional Implications of Single-Sex Education Libl Studies/Education Shelby Roussel How Nonverbal Individuals Achieve Their Right to Freedom of Speech Through the Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Libl Studies/Education Meg Sandblom Assistive Technology to Enhance Student Achievement Libl Studies/Education Jillian Savoie Poverty and Growth Mindset in Elementary Education Libl Studies/Education Rachel Scribner How Transition Programs Support a High School Student Emotionally and Academically Post Mental Health Hospitalization Libl Studies/Education Isabella Sears Supporting Students with Anxiety in the Classroom Libl Studies/Education Isabel Smith Teacher Awareness of Dyscalculia and other Math Disabilities Libl Studies/Education Madison Ventresca The Benefits of Art Practices in an Elementary School Libl Studies/Education Morgan Whelan Teacher Perception of the Dyslexia Profile Libl Studies/Education Megan Whitten The Importance of Growth Mindset in Elementary Classrooms Libl Studies/Education Cayce Wiggins Benefits of Audiobooks in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms Libl Studies/Education Hannah Wilson Family Life with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Libl Studies/Education -
School of Hospitality Management
Full Name Thesis Title Major Sabrina Blake A Restaurant's Ambiance and Its Effect On A Guest's Overall Customer Satisfaction Hospitality Management Alexei Bowman Social Media Marketing: Benefit and Target Audience Study for Above & Beyond Catering, Inc. Hospitality Management Jamie Budge Examining the Impacts of Fast Food Marketing Hospitality Management Nicholas Cameron Perceptions of Guests to Sustainable Practices in the Hotel Industry. Hospitality Management Andrew Campbell The Effect of Climate Change on The Ski Industry Hospitality Management Erica Corso Translating Sustainability into Profit into Hotels Hotel Management Nadia DeStefano Vaping Effects in Hospitality
Hospitality Management
Tricia Diaz Unionized Labor's Impact on Management in the Hospitality Industry Hospitality Management Julia DiCecco Online Reviews: How it Effects a Customers Perception of a Hotel Hospitality Management Isabella DiCesare Service Industry: Employee Customer satisfaction & Impact of Uniforms Hospitality Management Jonathan Evequoz The Factors Affecting Michelin Star Restaurants Hospitality Management Mana Fujita Guest Satisfaction in the Hostel Industry Hospitality Management Amanda Gray Hospitality Technologies: Is Technology Beneficial to the Hospitality Industry? Hospitality Management Kendra Johnson Effects of Aesthetics in the Hospitality Industry Hotel Management Eduardo Kreimerman Meyohas A Bridge to America’s Future: Boston Area Hospitality Managers’ Familiarity with U.S. Immigration Laws and Visa Classifications Hospitality Management Genna Landy Environmentally Sustainable Hotels: How Does This Impact the Consumer? Hospitality Management Mary Laurila Examining What Creates Value for Guests at Theme Parks Hospitality Management Alora Mann The Psychological Ownership Experienced by Restaurant Employees Hospitality Management Thomas Mathes Employee Turnover in the Restaurant Industry: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Hospitality Management Lee McCarthy Sustainable Practices in Restaurants: Consumers Position on Local Sourcing Hospitality Management Julia McIntyre Electronic Word of Mouth: An Examination of eWOM's Impact on Consumer Hotel Perceptions Hospitality Management Katherine Patten Working Mothers in the Hospitality Industry: The Perceptions of Organizational Support and its Impact on Work-Life Balance Hospitality Management Michaela Perkins The Perception of Ecotourism in Hawaii Hospitality Management Hannah Pesci "Baby Come Back to Me: How Sensory Detail Incorporation Drives the Millennial Generation to Return to Music Festivals." Hospitality Management Sydney Riu Sport Tourism: Does Fantasy Football Compliment or Compete Against the National Football League? Hospitality Management Emily Roach It's Never Too Late To Feel Great: A Closer Look at the Benefits of Exercise Enhancing Stress Management Within the Hospitality Industry Hospitality Management Zoe Rowland-Simpson Social Media Marketing: Trustworthiness and the Impact on Solo Tourism Motivations Hospitality Management Frederick Sample Cruise Lines; How they are shaping destinations through passenger experiences. Hospitality Management Abigail Silvia For the Love of Food: A Look into the Cultural Elements that Create a Memorable Gastro Experience Hospitality Management Grace Spinney Hotels and High Turnover Rates: Diving Deeper into Misconceptions of Unethical Management and its Effect on Employee Job Satisfaction Hotel Management Olivia Weekes Wine Tourism: Understanding What Motivates Tourists in Australia and Other Emerging Destinations Hospitality Management Gillian Woodman Hospitality Education: Examining How Prepared Students are When Entering the Industry Hospitality Management -
School of Nursing
Full Name Thesis Title Major Angela Almquist Effect of Moral Distress on the Experience of Float Pool Nurses Nursing Samantha Amico Do Student Nurses Who Held a CNA Position Before Becoming an RN Feel More Nursing Nicole Anselmo The effects of nurses’ therapeutic touch on oncology patient symptoms Nursing Anabelle Apa Nurse Preparedness to Care for Older Adult Patients- Nursing Jordan Bergeron The Lived Experience of School Nurses Dealing with Maltreatment Nursing Martha Boltromiejuk Assessment and Management of Pediatric Postoperative Pain- Nursing Lauren Borum Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Uptake Among Adolescents Nursing Rebekah Brannen Burnout in Newly Licensed Registered Nurses Nursing Alyssa Cabral Clinical Workplace Learning Culture Nursing Brianna Carmona Impact of Technology on Patient Education Nursing Amanda Carroll The Impact of Hand Washing on Hospital-Acquired Infections Nursing Kylie Cassidy The Lived Experience of NICU Nurses Caring for Opioid Addicted Newborns Nursing Madeleine Cheney Nursing Adaptation to Technology in Healthcare Nursing Taylor Ciccarelli The Effect of Patient Death on the Nurse Nursing Tara Ciesinski Moral Distress in Nurses Caring for Opioid-Addicted Pregnant Women Nursing Meghan Colantuoni Patient Confidentiality Through HIPAA: Nurses Usage of Social Media and the Concern of Patient Protection Nursing Kaylyn Countie The Effects of Workplace Violence on Registered Nurses and Burnout Nursing Marissa Czarnecki Using Music Therapy on Pediatric Oncology Patients: Why Not? Nursing Molly DeCarlo Nurses’ Knowledge of How to Improve Sleep Quality for Patients in the Intensive Care Unit Nursing Kathryn Denker Adolescents' Involvement in Treatment Decisions Nursing Madeline Drinkwater Do Nurses and Parents believe there is effective communication in the NICU setting? Nursing Peyton Eisler Integrating forensic nursing at the undergraduate level Nursing Carli Marie Eldridge The Effect of New Graduate Residency Programs on Retention Nursing Catherine Elkas Adapting Mental Health Screenings for Prenatal Patients to Improve Birth Outcomes- Nursing Lindsey Fitzpatrick Nurses' Perceptions of the Benefits of Pediatric Distraction Techniques Nursing Elizabeth Foss Palliative Care Communication: Nurses' Hesitancy/Barriers Initiating Palliative Care Discussions with Patients and Families/Caregivers Nursing Zoey Gifford Nurses' Knowledge of Fertility Preservation in Oncology Nursing Kiley Gilmore Nursing Care for Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Delivery Nursing Haley Goff Yoga for Stress Management in Nursing Nursing Jacquelyn Gordon Effectiveness of Palliative Care with Oncology Patients
Nursing
Ashley Gramstorff Moral Distress in Emergency Department Nurses- Nursing Kate Hambrook Caregiver-Centered Care Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Nursing Elizabeth Hanson Exploring Mental Health Screenings for Postpartum Depression throughout Pregnancy Nursing Kellie Hart Humor Therapy in Pediatric Oncology Nursing Nursing Samantha Henry Nurses with Mental Health Conflicts in Night Shift Settings Nursing Olivia Hill Nurses Utilization of Non-Pharmacological Advancements in Treating Depression Nursing Haylee Hoffman Effectiveness of mindfulness practices by pediatric oncology nurses in reducing hospital Nursing Meaghan Hunter Barriers to Family Centered Care for Nurses in the Intensive Care Unit Nursing Courtney Hynes Nurses’ Personal Beliefs Impact on Professional Practice Nursing Brianna Knight Associated anxiety in their patients Nursing Taylor Kozel End-of-Life Care Pediatric Oncology Nursing Sara Labodycz Burden of Double-Duty Caregiving Nursing Alexis Labossiere Use of Therapeutic Touch in Cancer Patients Nursing Leah Laurenza Pediatric Oncology Family Education Post-Diagnosis Nursing Alexa Lebro Burnout Among Caregivers at Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities Nursing James Lewis Hospital Readmissions and the Discharge Process: What Can Acute Care Nurses Do? Nursing Michele Louizos Raising Awareness of the Risks Associated with Vaping in Adolescents Nursing Gillian Lynch Incivility in Nursing Related to Job Satisfaction Nursing Sarah Matys Nurse Communication Barriers While Working with Autistic Patients Nursing Justin McEwen The Effect of In-class Testing Stress on Senior Nursing Students Nursing Rylee Michaud The Effects of Alarm Fatigue on Patient Care Nursing Matthew Mitrano Primary Factors Affecting Readmission Rates Nursing Courtney Murphy The Causes for Moral Distress in Correctional Nursing Nursing Emma Nekoroski The Effects of Holistic Self-Care Techniques on Quality of Life in Student Nurses Nursing Emma O'Keefe Maternal Physiological Factors that Impact the Fetus Nursing Ashley Palmer A Hospital Nurse’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation Nursing Alexa Papastathis Causes, Effects, and Interventions of Burnout Syndrome in Registered Nurses Working in the Acute Care Setting Nursing Nicole Patel Nurses’ Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Beneficial or Not? Nursing Rachel Pereira The Increased Need for Disaster Relief Nurses and Disaster Relief Nursing Preparedness Nursing Matthew Piontkowski Barriers to Patient Education as Perceived by the Patient Nursing Genevieve Poirier Current Level of Knowledge of Nurses on Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Treatments for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Nursing Amanda Poulin Family-Centered Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Screening for Postpartum Depression Nursing Erica Puopolo The Effect of Lateral Violence. Nurses' Perception of Job Performance Nursing Christine Quave Aggressive Patients and Education for Nurses on how to Manage Them Nursing Remi Quesnelle Nursing Simulation and Knowledge Acquisition in Nursing Students Nursing Holly Roberts
Copying Abilities for Prevention of Burnout in Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Nursing
Serena Sandoval The Presence of Moral Distress in Pediatric Intensive Care Units Nursing Stephanie Santini The Role Bedside Nurses Play in the Efficacy of Rapid Response Teams Nursing Samantha Sarro School Nurse’s Knowledge on Identifying Students with Eating Disorders Nursing Libby Scherber School Nurses’ Confidence in Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders in Foster Nursing Lauren Shimkus Nursing Interventions for Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in The Neonatal Intensive Nursing Sarah Smith The Role of Nurses in the Nutrition Screening Process Nursing Alyssa Steede Registered Nurses Perceived Barriers to Parent Education in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing Rylie Strong The Barriers of Using Complementary Alternative Medicine: The Effect of Provider Education on the Use of CAM Nursing Tiana Thomaszewski Oncology Nurses’ Self Modalities Used to Prevent Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Nursing Katherine Todd
Nurses Preparedness for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs)
Nursing
Crystal Truglia Lateral Violence within the Nursing Profession Nursing Emma Voelker Nursing Perspectives: Women’s Health Care for the Intellectually Disabled Nursing Lauren Walter Moral Distress on Critical Care Nurses Nursing Lindsey Whelan Nurses’ Understanding of the Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medical Use in Hospice Care Patients Nursing Katherine Williams Moral Distress in Emergency Room Nurses: Caring for the Sexually Assaulted Nursing -
School of Sport Science & Fitness Studies
Full Name Thesis Title Major Nathan Amundsen The Effects of Childhood Sport Participation on Adulthood Physical Activity Levels Exercise Science Charlotte Anderson Kinesio Tape and the Effect on Patient Pain Perception Athletic Training Nicholas Arcadipane How the rise in access to view professional sports has impacted sports stadiums design Sport Management Hayleigh Aubut An Investigation into Psychological and Physical Factors Affecting Progress in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Exercise Science Harry Baker Connick Spectator motives of esports compared to traditional sport Sport Management Charles Barnard The determinants of fan attendance for high school sporting events Sport Management Catherine Bernfeld Impact of team's social media strategies on fan engagement and fan identification: A case of Boston Bruins Sport Management Thomas Brent Strength Performance with Musical Enhancement Exercise Science Hannah Buckley What are college freshmen’s perceptions of the coach’s impact on their athletic experience? Sport Management Emalie Bushee The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training vs. Moderate-Intensity Training on VO2max in College Students Exercise Science Garrett Campion What is the impact on sports gambling on college students well-being Sport Management Michael Careccia How do Gen Z and Gen Y feel about athlete activism? Sport Management Paul Caridi The Effect of Idols and Role Models on Young Athletes Sport Management Brendan Carpenter Perception of Women and Sport Media Sport Management Maximilian Chabot The use of affinity-seeking strategies and the affect on satisfaction in the coach-player relationship Sport Management Christian Collum Effectiveness of Commercials Aired During Major Sporting Events on Millennial Viewers Sport Management Christopher Connelly How do the Actions of Professional Athletes who Participate in Social Activism Impact the Actions and Attitudes Assumed by Amateur Athletes? Sport Management Chiara Corazzini Prevention of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Careers of Baseball Pitchers Exercise Science Angelea Correale What are the effects of yoga on anxiety ? Exercise Science Matthew Courtemanche Professional Athletes’ Social Media Influence on Fans’ Purchase Intentions Sport Management Krysta Cruz The Effects of Various Coaching Techniques on Adolescents in Sport Exercise Science Austin DeFilippo What are the variables that influence fans to attend an MLB game? Sport Management Nicole Demers How an athlete's perception of the athlete-coach relationship effects their motivation and experience Sport Management Brooke DePuy Chocolate Milk and Recovery from Endurance and Resistance Exercise Athletic Training Taylor Downey Athletic Identity and Mental Health Symptomatology in Current Athletes Athletic Training Savannah Dubois How does exercise impact sleep quality in women? Exercise Science John Duffy How the social media use by Major League Baseball teams affect consumer behavior Sport Management Cassidy Dvorsky The Influence of Healthcare Providers on Pregnant Women Participating in Exercise Exercise Science Christopher Faust Exertional Heat Illness Among Athletes: Heat Syncope, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke Exercise Science Nicolas Favale The Relationship Between Rewarding Gym Membership Holders and the Exerciser's Post-Class Success Rate Exercise Science Ella Folsom-Fraster The Effects of Adapted Sports on the Quality of Life in Children with Disabilities Exercise Science Austin Fournier Student-athlete's perceptions of the participation online sports gambling and its influence of high-risk behaviors Sport Management Adam Germaine Do Satisfaction Levels of Collegiate Athletes with their Athletic Trainers Differ Amongst Various Sports and Genders? Sport Management Isaiah Gibbs What Factors Influence Generation Z’s Purchase Intentions of Athlete Endorsed Products? Sport Management Austin Gilbert What are the core services that sustain membership at health and fitness clubs? Sport Management Colin Graves How is Safety Netting Perceived by Major League Baseball Fans who have Attended MLB Games? Sport Management Thomas Hannafin The Use of Alternative Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Knee Injuries in the Geriatric Population Exercise Science Reid Hebert Do game day promotions have a positive effect on game day attendance when it comes to certain sports? Sport Management Zachary Heffernan Are Athletic Commitment and Academic Success Related? Sport Management Kayla Hourihan Does an athlete endorsement of a brand affect sales more than traditional commercial advertising? Sport Management Stephanie Isidorio Effect of Music during VO2 Max Testing Exercise Science Aidan Johnson Studying the Overall Growth of Professional Sport Sponsorship and its Influence on the Growth of Professional Sport Sport Management Gregory Kay What are the most effective onboarding tactics in college athletic departments? Sport Management Mackenzie Kennedy Breathe Slow, Move Fast: A Study of the Effects of Meditation on Concussion Rehabilitation in Athletes Athletic Training Jack Kilty Do DIII Student Athletes Recognize Different Levels of Political Skill While Being Recruited Sport Management Isaac Klesyk The effects of sport participation on student-athletes' and non student athletes' social life and identity Sport Management Kayla Kobelski Influence of Social Media on Exercise Behavior Exercise Science John Koebel The Effects of Creatine Intake and Supplement Knowledge Exercise Science Katey Latassa The Psychological Effects and Stress-Reducing Capacity of Exercise and Its Influence on Perceived Readiness in College Students Prior to Test-Taking Exercise Science Devin Laube The Improvements of Students' Cognition, Academics and Body Mass Through a Morning Physical Education Club Physical Ed. Teacher Lic Samantha Lello The Effects of Chocolate Milk Post Resistance Training Exercise Science Bryn Lipton Attitudes, Tendencies, and Behaviors of Collegiate Athletes in Regard to Antibiotic Use and its Resistance Athletic Training Hannah Llewellyn Diabetes Education On a College Campus: Issues and Community Education Exercise Science Holly MacCormick The Effects of Mental Health on the Recovery from an Orthopedic Operation Exercise Science Jessica MacNeill The Influence of Professional Athlete’s Social Media Brand on College Athletes’ Perceptions of Professional Athletes Sport Management Daniel Mathes The Motives and Habits of Esports Players in Comparison to Traditional Sports Sport Management Nicole McCardle Muscle Energy Technique for the Cervical Spine Utilizing the Selective Functional Movement Athletic Training Hayley McDine Student-athlete perceptions of how participation in sport impacts mental well-being Sport Management Conor McHugh How Social Media Marketing Affects Intercollegiate Game Attendance among Students Sport Management Michaela McNamara The Effect Family has on an Athlete's Participation and Skill Level Sport Management Hannah Merritt Impact of coach-athlete relationship quality on burnout, engagement, and motivation Sport Management Allison Moore What do professional sports fans value in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by their local Professional Sport Organizations? Sport Management John Moynihan Parental Influence in Youth Sport in Relation to Burnout over the Long-Term Career of an Athlete Sport Management Hunter Murphy Factors That Influence Fan Loyalty in Sport Sport Management Rodric Pacheco How sports teams can benefit from the innovative uses that virtual reality could have on the overall fan experience Sport Management Alyssa Peterson Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Function Exercise Science Anthony Piccirillo Effects of Caffeine on Strength, Endurance, and Fatigue When Supplemented at Different Times Prior to Exercise Exercise Science Emily Pratt Differences in Cross Generational Perceptions of Female Athletes Competing in Traditional and Non-Traditional Sports Sport Management Kaleigh Putnam The impact of participation in organized sport on young adult athletes’ self concept Sport Management Noah Race The Decline of Attendance at D-III College Football Games: Analyzing the Factors Influencing College Student Attendance Sport Management Shawn Rajotte The Effect of Social Media Use on Pro Sports Team Fan’s Buying Habits Sport Management Jae Reilly The Effects of Vaping and E-Cigarettes on Exercise and Exercise Performance Exercise Science Mitchell Roy The impact of coaches motives on youth athletes future participation in sports Sport Management Emma Rusconi Psychology and Injury in Athletes: Do athletes who have suffered an injury feel uncertain or fearful when they return to their sport? Exercise Science Evan Samson Incentivized contracts vs. guaranteed contracts in professional sports and the relationship between contract status and player performance Sport Management Brendan Santoro Factors That Cause Fans to Purchase UFC PPVs Sport Management Kaelyn Sieger The Underutilization Of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Massachusetts Exercise Science Evan Sinitsky What are the impacts of performance enhancing drugs on fan affiliation in professional baseball? Sport Management Hayden St. Jean The Efficiency of the NFL Draft Pick Market by Measuring the Elasticity of the Relationship Between Draft Pick Value and Player Performance Sport Management Griffin Sullivan Identifying Sport Gambling Tendencies amongst College Students Sport Management Paul Sullivan The Impact of Social Media for Strength Training on Young Adults Exercise Science Nicole Thurston Meal Preparation and Eating Healthy: Campus Strategies Exercise Science Seth Travers Cyrotherapy’s Effectiveness on Recovery of Soreness in the Perspective of the Athlete Athletic Training Rachael Tucker The Relationship Among Youth Sport Specialization Injury, Burnout, and Continued Participation Sport Management Andrew Tudino What factors contribute to the inequality in various forms of sports media attention between male and female professional sports? Sport Management Sean Valente The Effects of Exercise on Anxiety and Depression Exercise Science Dane Whitcomb Comparing Spectator Motives Between eSports and Traditional Sports Sport Management Nicholas White What are Fans' Perceptions of the Factors that Influence Identification with Professional Sports Teams? Sport Management Richard Whittier What are the Factors that Contribute to a Student-Athlete’s Experience in Division III Athletics? Sport Management Alexandra Wolf The Effects of Childhood Sport Participation on Adulthood Physical Activity Levels Exercise Science Allie Zunick The Effect of Peer Influence on a Participants Exertion in Regards to the Sex Composition of an Audience Exercise Science -
School of Visual & Performing Arts
Full Name Thesis Title Major Corrine Anderson Dreams and Nightmares: Healing the Imaginative Subconscious Through Surrealism and Art Therapy Art Therapy Gillian Butler Eastfield Village Interior Design Haley Chioda Frontier Family Interior Design Kristina Cooley The Little Wellness Center Interior Design Gianna D'Aprile Waves of Impact Interior Design Benjamin Dages Narrative Values Within Storytelling: The Hero’s Journey Across Forms of Multimedia Studio Art Emily de la Rocha Putting Yourself Back Together Again: How Art Serves as a Coping Mechanism for Emotional Trauma Art Therapy Lindsay Dieterich Hidden Dreams of a Restful Earth Photography Natalie Dimitriou The Huna House Interior Design Lee Drinkwater Examining the Relationship Between Mental Illness and Crime Criminal Justice Kerry Driscoll The Cove Interior Design Jessica Dubois Emerging Minds Interior Design Aradia Dumas Meant for Something More Photography Kimberly Egan Clay Therapy to Facilitate Expression in Autism Spectrum Disorder Art Therapy Amanda Erickson The Coterie Interior Design Martin Ferland ATTIC ’98 - A Curated Closet of Vintage Inspired, Up-cycled, and Redesigned Clothing Graphic Design Caitlyn Fitzsimmons Elevate Interior Design Makayla Fleming Connect Interior Design Una Gavin Saving the Oceans: Branding A Beach Clean-Up and Surf Competition Graphic Design Gabriela Guerrero Diaz Seesay: Visual Communication for English Pronunciation Graphic Design Emma Hess Bare Photography Greer Hines Texas Wildlife Conservation Center Interior Design Carlos Hugenberger Tito Burrito: Branding a DJ’s Career Graphic Design Brittany Humphrey Center Fidelis Interior Design Meghan Kirschbaum Buford Highway Marketplace Interior Design Kylie Kolodziej Hidden behind the internet Photography Danielle Mann Distortion of Self Art Therapy Halle McGibbon Bloom Peak Restoration Interior Design Rita McVeigh Sound Wellness Interior Design Paige Messana The Mountain Club Interior Design Melissa Montesano The Hub Apartments Interior Design Madison Mucci Studio Haven Interior Design Caroline Neacy Rose Cancer Support Community Interior Design Emily Norman Blended Emerging Artist Residency Interior Design Amy Olsen Artist Identity & Expression Through Digital Media Studio Art Noelle Pagliei OVERLOOKED - An Environmental Campaign Addressing New Jersey’s Changing Climate Graphic Design Lyndsey Peckham The Mod. Interior Design Emily Pereira Medley Interior Design Jillian Perrone EMPOWHER: Power to Her, A Feminist Magazine to Inspire Young Women Graphic Design Savannah Pierce Naked Taste Interior Design Michael Rotiroti A Tiny Hope Photography Emily Shaw Level Up Interior Design Shyla Smith The False Truth Photography Abigail Suchocki In the Shadows: An Exploration of Light and Shadow in Photography Studio Art Nam Trinh A Design Brand is Key in Supporting Nonprofit Organizations Graphic Design Jesse Trudeau The Den of Austin Interior Design Jordyn Valencourt Pop Photography Sarah Visnick The Village at 7 Sohier Interior Design Amber Vuilleumier Alamar Retreat and Equestrian Center Interior Design Alexandra Whipple The Station House Interior Design Alexandra Williams Synergy Interior Design Lauren Wutka International Terminal at SFO Interior Design KayLee Zubhuza Ages of Innocence Photography -
Van Loan School of Professional Studies
Full name Thesis Title Major Eva Agoston-Baez Youth Homelessness and Mentoring Business Brent Beebe Formal Mentorship Program and the Department of Veteran Affairs Boston Healthcare System Police Service Business Dennis Bishop Achieving Enterprise Resource Planning System Efficiency in the Massachusetts Army National Guard Business Michael Jenkins Can Individuals Best Determine Their Occupation through Aptitude Tests Business Cynthia Larkin Job Satisfaction, Inclusion and Support of Foreign-Born Faculty and Staff Business Yolanda Molina Remote Work and Job Satisfaction for Millennials and Generation Z Business Leon Stearns What Factors are Negatively Affecting the Millennial Generation's Ability to Own Real Estate? Business Nhi Valcourt Can Poker Strategies be Implemented in Business? Business Celly Gomes Factors/Obstacles Preventing Cape Verdean Immigrants from Acquiring Higher Education Business Daniel Alves Technology in Business Business Katherine Roberts Exploring Latent Risks Between Trauma and Homelessness Among the Veteran Population Criminal Justice Matthew Greeley How Safe is our Information on Social Media? Criminal Justice Geraldine Baez Effectiveness of Juvenile Probation Criminal Justice Paul Brancaleone Military Veterans Transition to Civilian Workforce Liberal Studies Christina Margas Self Preparation of the Montessori Teacher Liberal Studies Leigh Truslow Scharfe Rising Seas and Coastal Flooding: What Are the Climate Change Attitudes of a Community at Risk Liberal Studies Sarah Ramirez Parents' Expectations Of The ABA Classroom For Autistic Children Liberal Studies Eric Agarin-Ortiz Safe Spaces for LGBTQA+ Communities within Childcare Liberal Studies Michelle McKenna Are School-Aged Children being Overmedicated for Mental Health Issues? Liberal Studies Nicole Parker-Mondon Culturally Responsive Training and Boston Public School Teachers Liberal Studies Pablo Yanes Pre-School and Single Parents Liberal Studies Lucia Lopez Learning in Young Children Through Play versus Non Played Oriented Education Liberal Studies Roserlis Perez Do Children Learn Knowledge or Skills in Preschool? Liberal Studies Shelby McLoed After the Abortion: Providing Mental Health Support for Women Psychology Christina Shorter Social Media's Affect on Female Body Image Psychology Rosana Belizaire Educating Parents on Child Development Psychology Kerri Tenaglia Cianciarulo Mindfulness as a form of Therapeutic Treatment Psychology