Student Theses
Theses from 2025
The Effect of Bullet Morphology and Intermediate Targets on Bullet Path, Natalia Aguilar
PFAS Levels in Hair: Comparing US Populations to Global Trends, Ashef Ameer
DNA Extraction and Species Determination of Historic Museum Pelt Samples, Selin Ates
A Seat at the Schoolhouse Table: Reimagining Education Through Afrofuturist and Womanist Theory, Natasha M. Capers
Passive DNA Transfer to Fidget Blasters Stored in Cars, Rachel Chan
Exploring the Biasing Effects of Gender on Personality Disorder Diagnoses Formulated by Artificial Intelligence, Zoe Colclough
Histomorphology of Sharp-Force Trauma on Partially Cremated Remains, Horaceena Findley
Examining Portrayals of Gender in the Design of AI Voice Assistants, Olivia Fratangelo
Transfer of Material Derived from Polymer-Jacketed Bullets During Cycling and Discharge, Ethan A. Frazer
Fast & Forensic: Rapid Detection & Quantitation of 30 + Emerging Novel Psychoactive Substances in Hair Using LC-MS/MS, Seokjin Hwang
Bullet Ricochet and Tunnelling of Wood Substrates, Abdelrahman Khalifa
The Bones Never Rest: Determination of Alkaloids in Bones in an Archeo-Toxicological Context, Geneva Loomis
Quick and Easy Method for the Determination of Cocaine and Six Metabolites in Postmortem Hair, Samantha C. Mulkeen
Non-Destructive Dry Vacuum Recovery of DNA from Fabric, Emily Sam-Zee-Moi
A Qualitative NMR and Histological Analysis of Adipocere Formation in Different Aqueous Environments using Sus Scrofa Models, Mia M. Sorrentino
Theses from 2024
Hairry Potter World: Are gel and oil the sorcerers magic to altering external cocaine and BE concentrations in hair, Esther Abady
Development of a rapid method for PFAS detection and quantitation in human hair, Justin M. Allen
An Investigation of Continued Contact Between Victim and Perpetrator After Sexual Violence, Maria Bates
Witnessing Eyewitness Coercion and Familiarity Affects Defense Attorneys’ Evaluations of Trial Prospects, Jason Carty
The Criminal Trajectory of Paraphilic Noncontact Sexual Offenders: An Exploratory Study in an Incarcerated United States Sample, Emma F. Collie
Through the Digital Lens: Examining Beliefs About Online Child Sexual Abuse, Kendhyl Delacour
Attribute-Based fine-grained Access Control using Verifiable Credentials, Srinivasa Dumpa
Sentencing Outcomes in Educator Sexual Misconduct Cases: Factors and Implications, Halima El Fituri
Human Trafficking Screening Tools Amongst Migrants and Refugees: Current Tools and Future Outlooks, Audra Fox
The Role of Transit Countries in Global Wildlife Trafficking, Joseph Gangi
An Analysis of Relationships Between Demographics in Vermont’s Court Diversion Participants, Jennifer Hill
Race and police violence: The role social disorganization plays in police use of force, Marcia J. Jackson
Incarceration vs Treatment: Is One More Effective Than the Other in Preventing Recidivism for Drug Abuse?, Scott G. Kang
Mental Health Stigma Related to Depression and Suicidal Behavior in Korean-Americans, Soo Min Kim
Determination of Common Drugs of Abuse and Metabolites in Oral Fluid: Comparison of Different Extraction Procedures, Melissa Koffer
Bystander Intervention in the Workplace Sexual Harassment, Yunjung Lee
An Internal Validation of the ANDE Rapid DNA Instrument for Bone, Tissue, and Blood Samples, Alexandra Leichnam
Stability of DNA in saliva evidence collected with two different swabbing solutions, Kuanwei Lu
Comparison of Methods for Amphetamine Enantiomer Analysis Using HPLC and 1H-NMR, Martin Mai
Overlooked Psychometrics: An Examination of the Construct Validity of the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI), Agnieszka M. Nogalska
Investigating the Relationship Between Malingering and Institutional Misconduct: Is Psychopathy the Link?, Lily A. Reed
The Relationship Between Pornography Usage, Victim Characteristics, and Paraphilia Diagnosis in a Sample of Individuals Who Offend Sexually., Tanya Sadowski
An Exploratory Research on the Sexualization of Young Women on TikTok, Grace Schmerz
Development and Validation of an Analytical Method for the Determination of Tryptamines in Plasma by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Malik X. Schoffner
Examination of Practices Employed in Correctional Facilities Concerning Transgender Women, Nivu Srinivasan
Influential Nature of Empathy in the Relationship Between Psychopathy and Aggression, Alessia M. Valentino
Perceptions of Secondary Trauma and Memory Accuracy in Criminal Justice Professionals, Kimberley D. Williams
Suicidal Ideation Among Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Role of Shame and Sexual Grooming, Aysegul Yucel
Educator Sexual Misconduct: Prevalence and Characteristics in Disciplinary Actions, Yan Shan Yu
Theses from 2023
Analysis of Polymer-Coated Bullets Using Spectroscopic Methods, Liana R. Albano
The Effect of Resource Quality and Species Interactions on Dermestes maculatus, Sarah Aliahmad
Linguistic Predictors of Engagement on Anti-Incel Forums, Daniel Beutler
Investigating the Relationship Between Foster Care and Sex Trafficking: What Factors Are Maintaining the Cycle of Abuse, Shannon M. Budgell
Attorneys’ questions about time in criminal cases of alleged child sexual abuse, McKenna N. Cameron
Comparing Bone Histology, Topography, and Other Physical Attributes to the Presence of Viable DNA After Interval Cremation, Eldad Cano Jr
The Effect of Henna and Bleach Treatments on Cocaine Hair External Contamination, Alexandra Dombroski
DNA Shedding Propensity and Individual Characteristics, Genesis Echavarria
Hair and Drugs: The Impact of Dry Shampoo and Gel on Cocaine-Contaminated Hair, Marialejandra Faure Betancourt
An Application of the Coercive Control Framework to Cults, Sarah E. Feliciano
Comparison of Hydrolysis Efficiency and Performance of Four Recombinant β- glucuronidase Enzymes for the Detection of Opioids in Urine Samples by LC-MS/MS, Christina Fernandez
Experienced and Anticipated Stigma among People with Mental Illness when Interacting with Healthcare Workers, Shaindel Feuer
Method Development and Validation of Controlled Substances on a Gas Chromatography - Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer, Regina E. Filus
Publishing Inequality in LGBTQIA+ Research in Psychology: A Content Analysis, Mackenzie L. Fingerhut
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol Effect on Dopamine Transporter Expression and Function, Delia M. Guzman
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals and Intimate Partner Violence Resources in LGBTQ+ Organizations, Claire Herr
Public Perceptions and Punishment of Sex Offenders, Emily R. Ives
An Archival Exploration of Lineup Fairness in Eyewitness Research, Phoebe Kane
Predatory Helpfulness: A Replication (And Expansion) Study Examining Grooming and Recruitment Tactics in Sex Trafficking, Tatum E. Kenney
Identification of Different Hair Dyes in Dyed Hair using Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR FT-IR), Surface Enhancing Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Techniques, Nicholas Lovera
Mental Illness and Ethnic Identity and Their Relationship with Internalized Stigma Among Individuals Identifying as Latinx and Diagnosed with a Mental Illness, Melissa V. Martinez
The Method Development and Validation of Designer Benzodiazepines in Oral Fluid using Solid Phase Extraction and LC-MS/MS, Jenna L. Monsell
Investigation into the utility of the submaxillary gland androgen-regulated protein 3B (SMR3B) as a normalizing factor in oral fluid, ALEJANDRO OCAMPO
Impact of Blood Preservatives and Anticoagulants on Cannabinoid Quantitative Analysis, Bridget O'Leary
Detection of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol In Utero Exposure by Umbilical Cord Analysis, Emily Pagano
Incels, Violence, and Masculinity: How Masculinity and Membership to Online Communities Shape Perceptions of Violence, Meghan Scarlott
Metaperceptions of Interactions Between Asian and African American Adults, Ariana Schlegel
The Association between Mental Health Diagnoses and Trial Competency Assessments in Defendants: A meta-analysis, Danielle C. Severe
Laypeople’s Perceptions of Secondary Trauma in Criminal Justice System Workers, Mariah Simone
The Association between Rape Myths and Continued Contact with the Perpetrator Following Sexual Abuse, Jainee Smith
The Antagonistic Anatomy of Anti-shippers: A Thematic Analysis, Adrian A. Stone
Extraction of Challenging Forensic Samples Using the MicroGEM DNA Extraction Kit, Falyn R. Vega
Juror's Perceptions of Evidence-Based Suspicion, Nicholas Welter
Open Fire: The Expansion of 9mm Hollow Point Bullets in Relation to Tissue Thickness, Abigail Wilson
The relationship between sexting behaviors and Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA): Does sexting predict IBSA?, Seunghye Yang
Theses from 2022
The Coercion of the Trial Penalty, Kristen C. Akin
Pondering Possible Psychological Pandemonium: COVID-19’s Impact on Undergraduate Students’ Distress Levels, Laura Alarcon
What Role Does Prior Religious Beliefs Play in Cult Susceptibility: A Descriptive Study, Yasmin Ali
How Prospective Bias Shapes Children’s Responses to Temporal Location Questions, Tige M. Anderson
The Economic Impact of Cyberattacks in the United States, Habibullah Asadi
Crime Scene Behaviors of Sexual Murderers With and Without a Criminal History of Sexual Assault, Tirza Z. Ben Ari
Deficiencies Within Guatemalan Criminal Justice Institutions When Detecting and Prosecuting Sextortion Crimes, Julia A. Bolotovsky
Intellectual Disability, Risk, and Recidivism in an American Sample of Incarcerated Sexual Offenders, Perry A. Callahan
Method Optimization for the Determination of Cannabinoids in Blood by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Kevin D. Carrera
Biological Factors Affecting DNA Shedding Propensity, Ines G. Cedillo-Cruz
ELISA Validation Method for the Detection of Ketamine in Hair, Daria A. Centonza
Children’s ability to understand and respond to wh- questions about the mechanics of abuse, Kaileigh P. Conti
