Senior Celebration 2023

Lauren Abdella  

Lauren Abdella

Athens, Ohio

HTC Translational Health: Exercise Physiology
A&S Biological Sciences
Applied Nutrition Minor

Thesis: “Measuring the success of the enhanced FARMacy program to reduce chronic lifestyle-related disease risk factors in a rural Appalachian population”

AHEC Scholar
Kopchick UG Fund Recipient
Poster presentation at ACLM national conference 
 

maggie allan  

maggie allan

Bay Village, Ohio

HTC English and HTC Environmental Studies

Thesis: “Blast from the Past: Science Fiction and Critical Theory towards a Liberated Future”

Co-organizer of the Liberation Now! Athens reading group
Appalachian Voices Black Lung intern
Intramural Soccer Star Extraordinaire
 

Austin Amburgey  

Austin Amburgey

Ada, Ohio

HTC Media Arts & Studies
History and English Minors

Thesis: “AMERICAN NARRATIVE TELEVISION & THE WESTERN: THE LEGEND OF BASS REEVES”

Head Writer & Director of Fridays Live
Content Creation Intern at the Ohio Environmental Council
Student Producer of the Music Industry Summit
 

Lauren Bailey  

Lauren Bailey

Columbus, Ohio

HTC Business Administration
Accounting and Business Analytics

Thesis: “The Feedback Dilemma: How to Make Negative Feedback Effective in Eliciting Change”

President for Wandell Leadership Fellows
Accounting Department Award
Zammataro Business Scholarship
 

Alexandra Balson  

Alexandra Balson

North Olmsted, Ohio

HTC Environmental Studies and HTC Geography
Global Health Studies Certificate

Thesis: “Assessment of the Intersection Between Politics and Comprehensive Planning as a Tool for Climate Change Adaptation”

Intern at the International Economic Development Council 
Undergraduate Voinovich Research Scholar
President of GIVE club

 

Jolie Bogart  

Jolie Bogart

Westlake, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences
Spanish Minor

Thesis: “Transcriptome analysis of an experimental growth hormone variant with therapeutic potential”

Student Enhancement Award Recipient
John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology/Translational Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Student Support Fund
Cleveland Clinic Research Internship

 

Maisy Bogart  

Maisy Bogart

Westlake, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences
Spanish Minor

Thesis: “Characterizing the Effects of Novel Compounds on Pancreatic Islets for Type 1 Diabetes”

John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology/Translational Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Student Support Fund
O’Bleness Hospital Volunteer 
Ohio University Academic Achievement Center Supplemental Instruction Leader and Mentor
 

Austin Brown  

Austin Brown

Norwalk, Ohio

HTC Translational Health - Exercise Physiology
Biology and Chemistry Minors
Sports Nutrition Certificate

Thesis: “RAD140 (Testolone) Negatively Impacts Skeletal Muscle Adaptation, Frailty Status and Mortality Risk in Female Mice"

Research Assistant - Dr. Cory Baumann; two research publications and three in review
 

Lindsey Butler  

Lindsey Butler

Lake Orion, Michigan

HTC Neuroscience
Biology and Chemistry Minors

Thesis: “Analyzing astrocyte reactivity in a mouse model of brain arteriovenous malformation”

Outstanding Graduating Senior in HTC Neuroscience

 

Luvina Cooley  

Luvina Cooley

Potosi, Wisconsin

HTC Anthropology
Social Media Certificate

Thesis:“Beyond Binaries: A Person-Centered Ethnography of Identity, Community, and Queer Empowerment”

Student Senate Vice President
Patti McSteen Leadership Award
Northern Ireland: Human Rights, Law, and Justice Study Abroad

 

Riley J Corrigan  

Riley J Corrigan

Athens, Ohio

HTC Translational Health - Exercise Physiology
Biology Minor
Diabetes Certificate

Thesis:“The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Overall and Cellular Health in Adults”

2022 PURF Award Recipient
2022 Student Enhancement Award Recipient
2022 National Goldwater Scholarship Nominee

 

Audrey Crowl  

Audrey Crowl

Athens, Ohio

HTC Social Work
Spanish and Psychology Minors
Law, Justice, and Culture Certificate

Thesis: “The Recovery Journey: Mother-Survivors' Strengths and Struggles Navigating Recovery in a Domestic Violence Shelter”
 

Anna Denman  

Anna Denman

Medina, Ohio

HTC History
Museum Studies Certificate

Thesis: “Claiming Freedom: The Material World of Runaway Slaves in Louisiana, 1825-1865”

Phi Alpha Theta 
Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Internship
Museum Studies Program

 

Sarah Domke  

Sarah Domke

Parma, Ohio

HTC Astrophysics
Mathematics and Political Science Minors

Thesis: “Detection of Background Galaxy Clusters for Weak Lensing in the Local Volume Complete Cluster Survey Catalogue”

Society of Physics Students Chapter President 2022
 

Henning Elsass  

Henning Elsass

Wadsworth, Ohio

HTC History
Classics and World Religions Minor

Thesis:“Engaged Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Thich Tri Quang: A History and Analysis”

The Marching 110
Kappa Kappa Psi
Study Abroad in Scotland

 

Cassandra Everhart  

Cassandra Everhart

Greenville, North Carolina

HTC Translational Health
Biological Sciences and Psychology Minors; Diabetes Certificate

Thesis: “Injuries and Access to Healthcare in Competitive Collegiate Dance Teams”

Published article in the Journal of Sleep and Breathing with the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at East Carolina University
Senior Resident Advisor in Sargent Hall and Washington/Read Complex
National Residence Hall Honorary Inducted Member

 

Hannah Fleming  

Hannah Fleming

Cleveland, Ohio

HTC Political Science
History and African American Studies Minors

Thesis: “Creating Community Anew”

Best Buddies Ohio University Chapter, Treasurer
Well-Being Coach & Student Supervisor
South East Ohio Hope Center, Board Secretary
 

Rachel Hall  

Rachel Hall

Yellow Springs, Ohio

HTC Studio Art

Thesis: “Flow”

Recipient, Provost’s Undergraduate Research Funding

 

Gretchen Honer  

Gretchen Honer

Columbus, Ohio

HTC Business Administration
Marketing and Business Analytics
Consumer Research Certificate

Thesis: “Luxury Product Packaging: Investigating Perceived Value of Luxury Secondary Packaging”

Digital Projects Internship at adidas North American Headquarters
Team Lead in the Ohio Center for Consumer Research and Analytics
"New Chords on the Block" A Cappella member
 

Haley Janoski  

Haley Janoski

Columbus, Ohio

HTC Communication Studies
Spanish Minor
Political Communication and Latin American Studies Certificates

Thesis: “Deconstructing U.S. Catholic Schools: Institutions of Inequity and Homogeneity”

Paper Presentation, National Communication Association annual conference (Seattle, 2021)
Campaign Manager, Tanya Conrath for State Representative
Political Director, OU College Democrats
 

Zoe Kington  

Zoe Kington

Dublin, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences

Thesis: “Exploring Fibrosis in Bovine Growth Hormone (bGH) Transgenic Mice”

Phi Delta Epsilon premed fraternity
Swim Club at Ohio University
Student Enhancement Award for research funding

 

Makenna Koehl  

Makenna Koehl

Hilliard, Ohio

HTC Business Administration

Thesis: “Reporting and Reality: How Environmental Practices and Disclosures Impact Financial Success Within the Fashion Industry”

Consumer Research and Analytics Center Chair of Analytics 
 

Hannah Kresse  

Hannah Kresse

Athens, Ohio

HTC Environmental Studies

Thesis: “Comparing the National Park Redesignation Process Over Time: Case Studies of Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park” 

Honors Tutorial College Student Advisory Council
Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar
Sierra Student Coalition

 

Katy Lessick  

Katy Lessick

Chardon, Ohio

HTC Music

Thesis: “Charles Theodore Pachelbel: His Life and Musical Output”
 

Kevin Lewis  

Kevin Lewis

HTC Film
 

Liam McSteen  

Liam McSteen

Athens, Ohio

HTC Studio Art and HTC Art History
Classics and Religious Studies Minor

Thesis: “From Mounds to McCoys: Clay Industry and Culture in the Ohio Valley”
 

Joseph Morell  

Joseph Morell

Bainbridge, Ohio

HTC Translational Health
Biology Minor
Diabetes Certificate

Thesis: “Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Diabetes Mellitus”

Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars
Ohio University Nutrition Club – President
Academic Programs International: Community Engagement Lab

 

Lilly Osterday  

Lilly Osterday

Loveland, Ohio

HTC Environmental and Plant Biology

Thesis: “Investigating the Turnover in Plant Species Biodiversity on Gypsum Soil Outcrops”

Experiential Learning Award recipient
Ohio University Student Farm intern and volunteer
Botany 2022 Research Conference Presenter
 

Hailey Payne  

Hailey Payne

Hudson, Ohio

HTC Chemistry/Biochemistry
Biology Minor

Thesis: “Development of a Skin Explant Model for Studying UV-induced DNA damage and carcinogenesis”

Provost Undergraduate Research Fund Recipient 
Upper Ohio Valley American Chemical Society LaVallee Awardee (Outstanding Graduating Senior)
Presented research at the American Society for Photobiology conference in Albuquerque

 

Nate Pommering  

Nate Pommering

Grandview Heights, Ohio

HTC Media Arts and Studies
Entrepreneurship Certificate

Thesis: “Lenses: A Visual EP”

Jim Eno Masterclass 2021
SXSW 2022
“Lenses: A Visual EP” (2023) Grand Premiere at the Athena Cinema

 

Jordan Price  

Jordan Price

New Concord, Ohio

HTC Music
Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis
Conducting and History Minors

Thesis: “Exhibition of Marching Band Show Design Techniques in Various Styles”

Saarburg Serenaden Festival Performer

 

Rachael Elizabeth Puls  

Rachael Elizabeth Puls

Parkersburg, West Virginia

HTC Music and HTC Philosophy

Thesis: “Furthering Feminine Focus: Rebecca Clarke’s Chamber Music through the Lens of Aesthetics”

Gilman Scholar (London)
Gamertsfelder Philosophy Prize Recipient
CoFA Ambassador

 

Izzy Puri  

Izzy Puri

Dublin, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences

Thesis: “IDENTIFYING FSP27 AS A NOVEL PLAYER IN MUSCLE PERFORMANCE”

Kopchick Undergraduate Research Award 
2023 Josephus Tucker Ullum Pre-Med Award Recipient
Ohio 2023 Expo 1st place award in UG Bio Sci and 2nd place award in Diabetes Institute

 

Dylan Rainey  

Dylan Rainey

Yellow Springs, Ohio

HTC Economics
A&S Political Science

Thesis: “A Look at Ex-Ante Moral Hazard: The Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Risky Driving Behavior”

Former President, Young Democratic Socialists of America

 

Noel Reed  

Noel Reed

Columbus, Ohio

HTC Environmental Studies
Studio Art Minor

Thesis: “Realized Utopias: How Imagination is an Environmental Issue”

OHIO Fellows Class of 2023
Winter 2022-2023 Exploring Arts in London Participant
 

Katherine Remley  

Katherine Remley

Chillicothe, Ohio

HTC Neuroscience
Biology Minor

Thesis: “Associations Between Cannabis Use and Impulsive Risk-Taking in Undergraduate Students Who Binge Drink”

Marching 110
Phi Delta Epsilon premedical fraternity

 

Katelyn Rousch  

Katelyn Rousch

Hamilton, Ohio

HTC Economics and HTC Environmental Studies
A&S Physics
Mathematics Minor

Thesis: “Modeling You Can't Refuse: How Recycling Policies Motivate a Transition to Circular Economy”

Sustainability Student Leader of the Year for creating the first residence hall compost program at Ohio University
NSF-REU recipient for Michigan State's “Sociomobility” program
Founder of the OU Sustainability Network

Abi Scherer  

Abi Scherer

Kent, Ohio

HTC Political Science
Law, Justice, and Culture Certificate

Thesis: “The Impact of Policy: How Federal Housing Policy Shapes Citizenship in the United States”

Member of Phi Beta Kappa
President of the Political Science Majors Association
Summer 2022 Internship with the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of International Trade

 

Lauren Schultz  

Lauren Schultz

Westlake, Ohio

HTC Chemistry
Biological Sciences Minor

Thesis: “Fragmentation Chemistry of Gas-Phase Glucosamine Phosphate Anions”

Published research paper in the Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry (JASMS) as part of work in Dr. Benjamin Bythell's research lab 

 

Sydney Shadik  

Sydney Shadik

Athens, Ohio

HTC Business Administration and HTC Economics

Thesis: “The Effects of Financial Inclusion and Government Effectiveness on Income Levels in Developing Countries”

Co-Chair HTC Student Advisory Council
Keith and Deborah Wandell Leadership Fellow
Enactus - President

 

Ryan Sheehan  

Ryan Sheehan

Athens, Ohio

HTC History
Spanish, Latin, and Classical Civilizations Minors

Thesis: “Remembering and Misremembering a Tyrant: Politics and Legacy in Late Merovingian Francia”

Presenter at the Bluegrass Ancient Studies Undergraduate Research Virtual Halloween Conference, the Midwest Medieval History Conference, and the Ohio University Undergraduate History Conference

URAP and PACE research assistant to Dr. Kevin Uhalde to develop a Medieval Law and Society course, and URAP research assistant to Dr. Jaclyn Maxwell to gamify an Ancient Rome course.

Freelance publisher of tabletop gaming scenarios with over 500 sales, with a focus on medieval horror.

 

Nick Sze  

Nick Sze

Powell, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences

Thesis: “Characterizing bone growth and pneumaticity development in birds: Insights from the turkey (Meleagris sp.)”

Cymbal Player for the Marching 110
Director of Service for Beta Beta Beta
Provost Undergraduate Research Fund Recipient

Lucy Thompson  

Lucy Thompson

Morgantown, West Virginia

HTC Geography and HTC Environmental Studies
Wealth and Poverty Certificate

Thesis: “Political Motherhood in Appalachia: Resistance, Care, and Extraction in our Mountains”

Voinovich Research Scholar
Appalachian Studies Association
Studied abroad in Scotland (UK: City and Environment program)
 

Molly Tucker  

Molly Tucker

Douglasville, Georgia

HTC Theater
Dance Performance and Choreography Minor
Actor Musicianship Certificate

Thesis: “Maggie's Convent: A theatrical look at the life of Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne”

Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Studied Abroad in London over Winter Break 2023
Leadership Team for Bobcathon

 

Grace Weisel  

Grace Weisel

Akron/Canton, Ohio

HTC Spanish
A&S Global Studies War and Peace
Political Science Minor
Latin American Studies Certificate

Thesis: “Civil War Violence, Trauma and Displacement as Portrayed in the Works of Salvadoran Claudia Hernandez”

3-minute Thesis Competition Winner
Sigma Delta Pi 
Phi Beta Kappa

 

Kate West  

Kate West

Athens, Ohio

HTC Chemistry
Biology Minor

Thesis: “Chronic Administration of Apolipoprotein A4 regulates lipid metabolism”

John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology/Translational Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Student Support Fund
Summer Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fund
Student Expo: 1st place (2022) and 2nd place (2023) in Biomedical Science

 

Riley E Zielinski  

Riley E Zielinski

Athens, Ohio

HTC Biological Sciences
Chemistry and Anthropology Minors

Thesis: “Exploring the Cytotoxicity of RNA Isolated from Diverse Bacterial Pathogens”

DAAD RISE intern, Summer 2022
President, Microbiology Student Association, 2022
Supplemental Instruction Team Mentor, BIOS Team