This collection contains Honors in the Major theses completed in Biology.
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2024
Monitoring Faunal Responses to Biodegradable Oyster Reef Restoration Materials with Camera Traps, Tara L. Blanchard
Does Mangrove Encroachment on Oyster Reefs in the Indian River Lagoon Enhance Blue Carbon Storage?, Nicole Boisson
Examining Wrack in Mosquito Lagoon to Analyze Biodiversity And Seagrass Viability, Nicole Jerrell
The Effectiveness of Constructed Treatment Wetland Systems at Removing Microplastic Pollution, Katherine L. Johnsen
Sweetening the Deal: Enhancing Flower Production and Quality for Native Pollinators in Urban Landscapes, Yaelle Esther Reeve
Theses from 2023
Analysis of Lepilemur edwardsi Seasonal Acoustic Activity, Samantha Henry
Effects of Sunflower Pigmentation and Morphology on Floral Temperature and Pollinator Visitation, Alina Makarenko
Investigating Plant Physiological Responses to Global Phylogenetic Diversity of Glomeromycotina, David Z. Mowbray
Assessing Mycorrhizal Growth Rate Across Wild Helianthus Species, Alexa D. Santoni
Theses from 2022
Bioprospecting for Improved Floral Fragrance in Wild Sunflower, Jason Anandappa
Exploration of the Role of Florida "Zombie Ant" Fungus Enterotoxin in Carpenter Ant Behavioral Manipulation, Devin Burris
A Look Into Alzheimer’s Disease—Interventions at The Molecular Level, Priscila Feliciano Nieves
Microplastic Abundances in the Guana River Estuary in Northeast Florida, McKenna Keplinger
Investigating the Phytochemical Profiles of Wild and Cultivated Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) in Central Florida, Anisa Khalid
Theses from 2021
The Demographic, Behavioral, and Clinical Factors associated with the Quality of Life of Cancer Survivors, Odette Chirinos
Consequences of Stress-induced Trait Plasticity in Cultivated Helianthus, Gillian Gomer
Linking Magnetoreception to CACNA1D Homolog Protein Insertions in Vertebrates, Annabelle S. Levin
Phototransduction Components in the Visual System of Hard-bodied Ticks, Arimar J. López Limas
Stable Isotope Analysis of an Invasive Crab Species, Charybdis hellerii, in the Indian River Lagoon, Justin R. Meyer
The Implications of Case-based Learning (CBL) on Biochemistry Education: An Integrative Literature Review, Ryan C. Ripert
Sulfate and Soil Organic Matter: A Toxic Relationship in Freshwater Wetlands?, David R. Yannick
Theses from 2020
Sensing Symbiosis: Investigating the Symbiotic Magnetic Sensing Hypothesis in Fish Using Genomics, Elizabeth Boggs
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health and Neurological Disorders, Gabriella Victoria Fernandez De Salvo
Developmental Effects of Terpenes on Vanessa Cardui at Varying Temperatures, Mari Irving
Genetic Structure of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Foraging Aggregations on the East Coast of Florida, Monica R. Reusche
Role of Polyploidy in Leaf Functional Trait Evolution Across Wild Helianthus, Anestacia S. Robinson
Genetic Control of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Colonization in Helianthus Annuus, Katherine Stahlhut
Investigating the Effects of UV Filters in Sunscreen on Human and Environmental Health, Brittany M. Thompson
The Effects of a Cytoskeletal Drug Swinholide A on Actin Filament Dissembly in a Crowded Environment, Tevin Um
Validation and Optimization of Hyperspectral Reflectance Analysis-Based Predictive Models for the Determination of Plant Functional Traits in Cornus, Rhododendron, and Salix, Milton I. Valdiviezo
Theses from 2019
Investigation of Microplastic Accumulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract in Birds of Prey, Julia Carlin
Capillary Electrophoresis Buffer Optimization for Plant Tissue Analysis, Rebekah Davis
Defense Trade-offs in the Evolution of the Fruits and Flowers of Genus Cornus, Danielle R. De La Pascua
Investigating the Role of Neuronal Aging in Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome, Katlin Marie Hencak
The Hyperaccumulation of Zinc in Sunflowers and its Effect on Disease Resistance, Rayner J. Seavey
Theses from 2018
Impact of Increased Green Turtle Nesting on Loggerhead Fitness, Amanda R. Carmichael
Oyster Reef Restoration: Impacts on Infaunal Communities in a Shallow Water Estuary, Katherine P. Harris
Predicting Herbivore Induced Phytochemical Shifts in Helianthus using Spectral Reflectance, Jessica Jowais
Infection Dynamics of Herpesvirus in Gopher Tortoises, Joanne Saldanha
Split Deoxyribozyme Probe For Efficient Detection of Highly Structured RNA Targets, Sheila Raquel Solarez
Theses from 2017
Political Ecology of Medicinal Plant Use in Rural Nepal: Globalization, Environmental Degradation, and Cultural Transformation, Emily Dovydaitis
An RNAi Screen to Identify Components of a Polyamine Transport System, Adam J. Foley
Theses from 2016
Quantifying The Success Of Eastern Oyster Pilot Reefs In Brevard County, Florida, Lacie Anderson
The Effect of Climate on Physiology and Immune Function in the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina Citri, Grace Avecilla
Genetic Differentiation Among Florida Populations of Diadema antillarum, Luke M. Chandler
Expression Levels of Virulence Genes in Group A Streptococci: A Response to Aerosolized Propylene Glycol, Michael S. Costello
Aeromonas hydrophila In Amphibians: Harmless Bystander or Opportunistic Pathogen, Zachary P. Rivas
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
The Use of Stable Isotopes to Assess Potential Effects of Algal Blooms on Seagrass and Macroalgae Communities in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, Alexandra Azcona
A Model of Hip Dysplasia Reductions in Infants Using the Pavlik Harness, Wissam Hadri