Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
The Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP) is the University of Tennessee’s largest university-wide honors program. Founded in 1985, CHP membership is approximately 5-10% of undergraduate students. Admission to the program is highly selective and usually occurs when students matriculate from high school. The typical entering Chancellor’s Honors student has excelled in a rigorous high school curriculum and demonstrated exceptional leadership potential.
In recognition of their specialized course work, faculty-mentored independent scholarship, international & intercultural learning, and exceptional academic performance, Chancellor’s Honors students earn an honors designation on their transcript and are bestowed an honors medallion.
For questions or comments concerning the Honors Thesis Project collection, please contact honors@utk.edu
Projects from 2027
Protecting the Next Generation: Discussing the Future of Social Media Regulation, Micaela Decremer
The Aesthetic Responsibilities of Landscape Design, Rachel Duncan
Extraction, Quantification, and Comparative Analysis of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Proteins, Sloan Hoesel, Dr. Yuan Yuan, Duy Trinh, and Dr. Tong Wang
Projects from 2026
Sexual Assault on College Campuses: The Reality, Aastha Bhatt
"Every Mother Deserves a Doula" Strategic Campaign, Sophia Black
Pfizer Company Analysis, Jack W. Church and Parker Russ
A Strategy Analysis of Yeti Holdings Inc., Paige A. Gatlin and Lily Rutherford
Strategic Moves and Market Response: A Simulation-Based Study of Financial Performance, Christopher D. Grill
BUAD 457 Capstone Project - Vol Rides, Emma Houser, Alaina Brenczewski, Erin McCarty, Keegan Diak, Margaret Bibbs, and Jackson Wilson
Microsoft Final Paper BUAD457, Cooper Peterson
Effects of Physical and Mental Fatigue on Military Marksmanship Performance, Noah Steger, Joshua A. Springer, and Jared M. Porter
Uber Technologies, Inc. Final Research Paper, Clara Thompson and Samantha Conjar
Coca-Cola Analysis- Final Paper, Delaney D. Wepking, Maryn Rodgers, and Rachel Griffin
URBN: Final Paper, Madalyn P. Whedon and Emma Galinger
Perceptions of Deaf Individuals and Deaf Culture Among University Students, Natalie Williams
Projects from 2025
Zwei Mauern: A rhetorical analysis of U.S. and Soviet internal and external communication surrounding the construction of the Berlin Wall, Isabelle R. Alexander
Hispanic Studies Practical Experience through the Community Action Committee (CAC), Lauren E. Arnone
Tracing Domestic Practices Through Ceramic Analysis at Coan Hall, Zoe H. Bear
Understanding Barriers to Using Noninvasive Ventilation Through the Experiences of Caregivers of Pediatric Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders, Regan Elizabeth Bergan
Failure to Protect: The Need for Modernization and Expansion in Child Protective Laws, Tiffany C. Black
Brilliant men and women: How gender-based exemplars of brilliance shape norm beliefs, Clara Bunnell
Comparing Effects of Strategic Decisions on Demand in a Marketplace Simulation, Michael Pryor Burgess
Disparities of DT: An Analysis on Access and Engagement of Developmental Therapy in Knoxville, Tennessee, Kaylee Burnett
Perceval: A Genetically Encoded Fluorescent Reporter of ATP:ADP Ratio and its Potential for Application in Plant Cells, Emma N. Cappella
Academy Sports + Outdoors Analysis, Anna B. Carneal and Claire Martin
Comprehensive Strategic Analysis - Phillip Morris, Brian John Chiaradio and Carsyn D'Aquino
Intermediate Sheep Project Area Guide: Gastrointestinal Tract and Feedstuffs, Layney Clarke, Adara Gonzalez-Anleo, and Laura Gilliard
Oracle Arena Team Project Report, Nolan T. Coffey, William Duff, Triton Eden, Kien Nguyen, and Ryan Peruski
The Effect of Political Scandals on Presidential Approval Ratings, Ryan M. Collins
The Evolution of PET Throughout Heterogeneous Glycolysis and the Repolymerization of Oligomers, Kendra Day, Shelby Watson-Sanders, and Mark Dadmun
Assessing the Relationship Between Caregiver Use of IDS and Infant Vocal Maturity, Emma Lee Doty
Business Analysis of Vail Resorts Inc. (BUAD 457), Luke Gill and Zachary Vanderslice
AVERMECTIN WASTE TOXICITY REDUCTION, Clare Gruhn, Abigail Lee, Francisco Aguirre, and Morgan Smith
A Validation of Stature Regression Equations for Fragmentary Femurs, Lillian G. Hammer
Critical Introduction: The Influence of Worldbuilding and Culture on Modern Fantasy, Shelby Nicole Hansen
On Purifying Virtue: Resolving Apparent Contradictions in The Theaetetus Digression & The Ethical Implications of Becoming Like God, Jack Robert M. Huffman
Microplastic Transportation Through Wastewater Treatment and Accumulation in the Little River of East Tennessee, Michael Kyriakoudes
Comprehensive Strategic Analysis: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Reece Lagerblade and Brayden Conn
BlackRock Company Analysis, Benjamin Lambert and Christian Ratterman
Design of a Fast Reactor Using Depleted Uranium Fuel, Eli P. Logan, Adam Buchalter, Riley Burnette, and Frederic Harris
Political Humor in the Public Sphere: Analyzing the Effects on Public Perception and Civic Engagement, Sophia Marcigliano
Cava Group Inc. Complete Strategy Analysis, Kendall S. Markesi and Sophia Stahly
Did the Arab Spring bring a positive or negative transition to democracy in the Middle East?, Sara Marie Meghabghab
Decreasing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Informal Caregivers through an At-Home Exercise Application, Lydia Miller
Business Administration 457 Final Paper: A Comprehensive Analysis of Paypal (PYPL), Maggie P. Miller and Casey Stepoulos
BUAD 457 - Starbucks Strategy Analysis, Molly Nichols and Marisa Jackson
Symbolism, Sensuality, and the Space In-Between: Contextualizing the Queer Expression of Mikhail Kuzmin in Russia’s Fin de Siècle, Avery Elizabeth Noe
The Correlation between Pre-Operative Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening and the Patient Risk for Post-Operative Respiratory Compromise, Keely O'Connor and Casey Norris
The Virtual Toll: The Influence of Technology Use and a Virtual Work Environment on Burnout Among Accountants, Lindsay M. Ott
Pathway to Blue Hydrogen: Converting Methane to Hydrogen via Auto-Thermal Reforming Process, Victoria L. Rogers, Kate Blankenship, and Kaitlin Ly
Effective TikTok Marketing Strategies for Diaper Brands, Ainsley Scheidler
SFSA Cast in Steel 2025 - George Washington's Sword Technical Report, Jakob R. Scroggins, Davis Granger, Nolan Lees, Fabriana Prawiranata, and Daniel Rasmussen
Aerobic Exposure Induced Viable but Nonculturable (VBNC) State in Campylobacter jejuni, Noah Sherman
Risk on the Cost-Leader–Differentiator Continuum: Analyzing Decisions in the Marketplace Business Simulation, Naerguess Siahatgar
Western Diet and Chronic Alcohol Consumption Have a Systemic Impact on the Stool and Plasma Metabolome in a Non-human Primate Model., Sydney E. Smith
Identifying Misidentifications: Fordisc 3.1 Application to Korean Crania, Addison Springer
Dutch Bros Inc.: Strategic Growth Through Culture, Customer Loyalty, and Operational Excellence, Allison L. Strong and Sierra Seagraves
Redefining the Intent of St. John’s at the Lateran – a Study of Site Significance and Political Strategy, Sydney Ellen Lashbrook Sullivan
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, Samantha Nicole Webber
Steerable Catheter Mechanism for Precise Stent Placement in Coronary Arteries, Patrick Henry Winecoff, Jackie Liu, Andrew Bates, and Grace Houghton
Exploring Workplace Humor Perception: The Influence of Personality and Demographic Factors, Margaret E. Wishart
Projects from 2024
The Founding and Process Behind Neutral Zone Reaction, Jules B. Bergman
Analyzing Potential Responses to Supply Chain Disruptions, Mackenzie Bond
Device for Bone Fixation of Tendon Prosthetics, Joseph Scott Brown, Rachel Ivy, Kate Pierce, and Kailynn Deck
Theorizing the Compartmentalization of Harm in the United States via the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review and Case Study, Jacqueline Frances Capron-Allcott
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Barriers, Disparities, and Potential Solutions, Gracie Margaret Chiampas
Sex and Self-Optimization: Stancetaking in Postfeminist Media, Stella Clymer
The Correlation Between Adolescent Mental Health Therapy Access and Zip Code, Alyssa G Gaskins
Axial Oil Scoop Seal Plate Design, John Perrin Greene, Caroline Altoonian, Bennett Fowler, Jonathan Gustafson, and James Keith
Automated Intake Valve Control Systems for Rural Community Water System, Isabelle Hamby, Jackson Reeves, Ashlyn Celichowski, and Elizabeth Morgan
Revealing the Superintendency: Developing the National Longitudinal Superintendent Database and Evaluating Trends in K-12 Superintendent Attrition, Sarah A. Harper
The Experience of Living with ALS, Katherine Havranek
Defining Humanity: A Postwar Reconstruction of the Faust Myth, Mason F. Hockett
Sustainability in Marketplace Simulations, Sydney Ann Hopper
Effect of Environmental Change on the Trait Composition of Fish Communities in the Tennessee River Basin over the Past 20 Years, Keisha C. Hunsucker
Efficacy of Child-Centered Play Therapy in Poverty Environments, Apiranee S Iverson
Ripples of Reconstruction in Memphis, TN: A Comparative Historical Analysis of Racial Capitalism from 1865-2024, Virginia F. Lewis
Identifying potential barriers to mental health of students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Anna P. Lynn
"Protecting Children: A Study of 'Drag Bans' and Gun Laws", William Robert Medlin
Particle Classification of Electromagnetic Clusters Using the sPHENIX Detector, Fredrick J. Melhorn
UTendo Sleeve- a Tendon to Muscle Fixation Device, Sarah Miller
How Nintendo Sets Itself Apart in the Gaming Industry, Natalie E. Murrah
Group Level Anti-Predator Behaviors in a Warming World, Lillian M. Para, Maëlle Lefeuvre, and Elizabeth P. Derryberry
Radiological Assay of Burrowing Animals, James F. Pierce Mr, Jolyne Worthy Ms, Kip Wheeler Mrs, and Evan Godbehere Mr
Japanese Foreign Security: Why Japan Increased Its Defense Budget and Why It Matters, Mary K. Roark
Existential Risks, Dire Stakes, and Transformative Potential: Navigating the Frontiers of Human-Technology Evolution, Claudia Grace Saucier
The Potential Influence of Interferon-Gamma Induced Protein 10 on Early Gestation in Cattle, Peyton Spearry, Kyle McLean, and Mary A. Leach
The Application of Common Accounting Principles to the Marketplace Simulation, James Anthony Thomas
L'influence de Jane Birkin sur la culture française, ADRIANNA THRASHER
JTEKT Non-Conforming Material Area Improvement, Jessie Lynn Wilson
Breaking Bondage: Manumission and the Absence of Abolitionist Ideology in Rome, Thomas Andrew Witcher
Projects from 2023
Poor Whites of the Antebellum South: How a Misunderstood Social Class Became a Point of Controversy in Slavery Debates, Madison M. Adkins
The effects or practicing a golf putting task in virtual reality, Zoya Amer, Logan T. Markwell, Andrew J. Strick, and Jared M. Porter
Ballad Health: Understanding Appalachia's Regional Healthcare Monopoly, Meredith A. Bailey
When the Rural Hospital Closes: An Analysis of Acute Health Impacts Following Closure of Rural Hospitals in Appalachia, Bret M. Berry
Effect of Skin Microbiota on Acne, Chloe A. Biggs
The PRIDE Ban on Police: Experiences of LGBTQ+ with Policing in New York, Alista G. Brawner
Temperature Driven Nitinol Expandable for Intramedullary Fixation, Ethan Connor, Tony George, Prem Patel, and Jamie Pouncey