Students who fulfill all the requirements of the Honors College, including successfully completing a senior thesis or project, earn the special distinction of graduating as an Honors College Scholar. This distinction is noted on student transcripts and the designation of Honors College Scholar is conferred at UVM's commencement ceremony.
The following is a collection of theses submitted by Honors College Scholars.
Theses from 2017
Exploring the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Symptom Severity in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cayla Hammaker, Rehabilitation and Movement Science
Native bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) and berry polycultures: Studying farmers’ motivations for diversification and the impact of mass floral resources on pollinator communities, Jen Hayes, Environmental Studies
Marcel Proust’s 'Le Temps retrouvé': The Inner Book of Impressions and Metaphor as the Language of Thought, Korinne E. Hensley, Department of Romance Languages and Linguistics
The Burkini Buzz: Exploring French National Identity Discourse Through Social Media, Katherine Anne Hickey, Global and Regional Studies
Cultivating Community: The role of the Winooski school system in creating positive relationships between city institutions and the refugee population, Rachel M. Hurwitz, Sociology
The Scenic Design of Steven Dietz’s "Dracula" for the Royall Tyler Theatre Stage, Rosalind Cardin Isquith, Theatre
The Impact of Soviet Legacies of Informal Exchange on Corruption in Contemporary Kyrgyzstan, Colin Kamphuis, Political Science
The Islamic State as a Unique Social Movement: Exploiting Social Media in an Era of Religious Revival, Erik R. Kernan, Global and Regional Studies
Establishing the Reliability and Accuracy of Data Collection for the FIFA 11+ Pre-Participation Study, Tessa E. Kettelkamp, Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Fictions of Belonging: "New Arrival Literature" and Contemporary Discourse on U.S. Immigration, Olivia M. Langley, English
Neuroimaging of Habit-based vs. Goal-directed behavior in Instrumental Learning, Michael Jacob Lawler, Neuroscience
Engaging with the Spectrum of Normalcy: Creative Narratives to Challenge Preconceptions of Mental Illness, Brenna Alice Lewis-Slammon, English
Alexander II and Gorbachev: The Doomed Reformers of Russia, Kate V. Lipman, History
Genetic Regulation of NKT Cell Function, Murisa Malagic, Biology
Histories of Consent: Consent Culture and Community in Feminism and BDSM, Amanda Meltsner, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Sound and Fury: Creating a Graphic Novel Adaptation of Macbeth, Benjamin R. Merrylees, English
The relations of metabolic syndrome to anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adults, Jennifer R. Michael, University of Vermont College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology & Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont Department of Psychiatry
Cultural Heritage and Rising Seas: Water Management, Governance, and Heritage in Venice and Amsterdam, Katherine D. Mitchell, Environmental Studies
Stand Dynamics and Disturbance History of Champlain Valley Clayplain Forests, Helena F. Murray, Forestry
Creating Dignity, Not Dependence: Community Development & Food Security Implications of Mobile Food Vending, Mariah N. Noth, Community Development & Applied Economics
Mothers who are Refugees: An analysis of trauma, social support, and parenting efficacy., Sophia Valeria Papka, Psychological Science
An Investigation Into The Mechanism Of Cysteine-containing Thioredoxin Reductases: How Is Catalysis Conserved Without The Presence Of A Selenocysteine Residue?, Neil C. Payne, Chemistry
Rio Como Vamos: Assessing the Triple Bottom-Line Legacies Being Left by the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, Zack Pensak, Environmental Department
Comics That Cross the Line: The Transnational Narrative Work of Latin American Voices, Mary Petronio, UVM Global Studies
Public Perceptions of Wind Energy in Vermont: The Role of Physical, Social, and Environmental Parameters in the Vermont Wind Energy Debate, Nicole Pidala, Natural Resources