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Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Integrating Technology, Inspiring Science: A Mixed Methods Case Study on Technology Integration in Rural Southwest Georgia K-5 Public Science Classrooms., Daisy Harter Beaver
Evaluating Hybrid Quantum-Classical Models for Image Classification in the NISQ Era, Utku Binkanat
AI and Its Impacts on Modern Theatre, Micaiah J. Byrd
Machine Learning for Predicting Prosthetic Limb Movements, Jessica Alexandra Cegarra Arraiz
Literacy Intervention at the Middle Level: A Mixed-Methods Examination of the Implementation of Thinking Maps, Ashley Chantal Choice
Album Production: A Pedagogical Tool in Collegiate Brass Performance, Alex Doolittle
Digital Docent: An Analysis of Accessibility in the Digital Music Space, Erin L. Fowler
The Effects of Inadequate Training on Knowledge Management Systems: Retention Crisis of Captains in the United States Army, Lexis R. Grudzinski
Examination of the Professional Development and District Support Needed for Leadership Success from the Perspective of Middle School Principals in Low-Performing Urban Schools, Jamarious L. Harris
Influence of Non-Monetary Factors On Paraprofessionals’ Perceptions of Workplace Belongingness, Tyler Randal Henry
Improving Retention Rates of Teachers Through Analysis of Second-Career Educators, Colton Perry Jones
Exploring Secondary Stem Teachers’ Experiences In Online Learning Environments: A Directed Content Analysis Using The Community Of Inquiry Framework, Tiffany Janese Lester
Affects of AI in the Arts, Carolina D. Maldonado Faria
Acute and Chronic Foam Rolling in NCAA Division II Female Golfers, Nicole R. Mata-Lopez
The Impact of Teachers’ Roles as Boundary Crossers and Boundary Objects in Post- COVID Composition Instruction, Tammie Marie Pierce
Practicing Contemporary Documentation: An Analysis of Historic Influences and Personal Inspirations, Zoee D. Rasso
The Impact and Sustainability of a School Improvement Grant on Student Outcomes in an Elementary Setting, Tiesha Denise Reed
Determining Knowledge Gaps in Natural Disaster Preparedness: An Exploratory Analysis of Socioeconomic Variables and Response Quality, Michelle S. Repass
Representation in Black Media and How it Affects Generational Mental Health, Amiya Smith
Land Cover and Culvert Effects on Stream Physical Water Quality in West Central Georgia, Mary Claire Streat
Writing Against The War Machine: Wiflred Owen's Poetic Challenge to World War I Pro-War Rhetoric, Elizabeth Woods
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
The Impact of Homelessness on Mothers, Faith Hope Alexander
Exploring Career Advancement Experiences of Black Women in the National Used Car Industry, Christina Anderson
Flavorful Foes: Assessing Students’ Perceptions of Processed and Fast Food and Its Health Implications., Soumi Roy Banerjee
Isolating Confounding Abiotic and Biotic Effects on the Phenotype on Physa Acuta Snails, Ashley M. Bauer
A Scoping Review of Perceptions and Fears Experienced by Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Isaac Twum Boamah
Event-Related Potentials Correlated with State/Trait Anxiety Using Auditory Stimuli, Beatrice B. Brinkley
Stop Suffering for Your Art, Amanda Bryers
Listening, Looking, and Learning: An Exploration of Musical Influence on the Narratives and Characters of Call The Midwife, Mary Claire Buchanan
The Liminal South : Explorations of Black Time, Space, and Memory, Kennedy Buckner
Social Reproduction and Teen Pregnancy: A Comparative Case Study of Six Rural Georgia, E'Nariel Clark
A Latent Growth Curve Model (LGCM) Analysis of the Relationship Between Five School Climate Dimensions and Retention of Core Subject Secondary Teachers in Georgia, Tammi Jo Irene Clarke
From Curiosity to Controversy: American Perception of Japanese Immigrants, 1853-1924, Chloe Elizabeth Curbelo
Why a Healthy Diet is Important for Women's Health, Halley Doster
Attacking Diabetes One Day at a Time, Kyla Duncan
An Analysis of Coal Ash Pollution in the State of Georgia, Mick W. Etchison
Prevalence of Hypertension Among Low-Income Individuals in Muscogee County Columbus, Georgia, Amelia K. Fallah
Using the College Choice Model to Examine Why HBCU Graduates Choose to Attend PWIs for Advanced Studies, Kendall Forde
Social Media Strategy for the Continuing and Professional Education Program, Kayla Ford
Innovative Teaching Strategies and Lesson Plans to Support Students with ADHD, Celeste Grantham
Mental Health Trends Among African American High School Students, Alexis Heard
Cross-Cultural Narratives: A Comparative Analysis of "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" and "Ugly Betty", Marcos Falck Hernandez
Exploring Advancement Department Staff Perspectives on Strategic Communication and Philanthropic Donor Giving at Public Universities, Miranda Hodges
Leadership Traits which Improve School Climate Star Ratings and CCRPI Single Scores in Georgia K-12 Urban Schools: A Mixed-Methods Study, Rodney D. Jordan
Advanced Placement Classes and Its Racial Gap – Teachers’ Beliefs and Perceptions, Hema Keerthi
Targeting ALS: A Multi-Cellular Study on the Potential Therapeutic Role of Azole-Based Compounds, Alisha R. Kennedy
Purification of Recombinant HIS6-GFP-Preptin Fusion Protiens, Apoorva Kollaram
Lights, Camera, Action: A Student's Perspective on Reimagining Film Production Opportunities, Ma'Lon I. Lane
Examining Healthcare Access Disparities: Social Determinants and Patient Experiences at Valley HealthCare, Mikaila Larmond
Cultural Preservation Through Promotion: Marketing The Muscogee Way, Stephanie Lawson
Women of Color in K-12 Educational Leadership Pursuing Higher-Level District Advancement in Public Education, Telicia R. Leonard
Boosting Three Dog Bakery’s Social Media Presence Through Short-Form Vertical Videos, Mary Litz
Online Parameter Adaptation of LQR Controllers via RLS for Prosthetic Joint Control: Experimental Validation on a Quanser Qube-Servo 2 Platform, Cynthia Lopez-Jordan
Autism and the Delay of Diagnosis in African American Communities, Kiara Loud
An Evaluation of Frank Brown's Free Market, Leigh Ann McCormick
The Analysis of the Shonen Protagonist and Aragoto Warrior: The Eternal Strength of Boyhood, Ethan J. McEntyre
To Be Loved Is To Be Seen: Gazing as a Form of Interpretation in the Turn of the Screw, Yasmin Mezayek
Riverside Readings: Audio Drama Development and Implementation Plan, Trent P. Mylie
New Science Teacher Experiences in a Mentor Program with Same Content vs Different Content Mentors: A Qualitative Study, Melissa Niemi
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and Predictive Machine Learning (ML) for Buildings’ Energy Fault Detection, Akshith Nukala
Perinatal Policy Disparities and Their Impact on Maternal, Paternal, and Child Health, D'Ashanae Y. Pippens
Analysis of Technology Skill Requirements for Entry-Level Accountants, Jiane Louella Tolentino Rabara
How do School Counselors and School Social Workers Support High School Bullying Victims: A Qualitative Exploratory Case Study, Dalentina N. Robertson
Exploring Brent-Kung Adders in Balanced Ternary CMOS Logic, Astrea J.C. Rojas
QLoRaX: Heuristic-Guided Fine-Tuning of LLaMA-2 for Domain Adaptation in Entrepreneurship, Gaurob Saha
Understanding Women’s Attitudes Toward Midwifery Practices for Maternal Care in Middle Georgia, Kristen M. Simpson
Correlations Between Parasocial Tendencies and Self-Esteem Among Romance Readers, Evelyn Smith
Addressing Barriers to Preventive Healthcare Access Through Community Outreach in Underserved Populations, Deneisha Sparks
The Relationship of Preschool Variables to Kindergarten Early Literacy Skills, Michele Davis Thomason
An Exploratory Study of New Teacher Induction in Title I Elementary Schools in Georgia, Emilie Cole Thompson
The Impact of Pre-Kindergarten Programs on Literacy Achievement in Primary Grades in Rural Southeast Alabama Title I Schools, Courtney Sonntonya Thorton
Cultivating Mindsets and Transformative Practices of Beginning Alternative Certified Teachers: A Teacher Perception Study, Rodney Keith Wilkerson
The Role of Organizational Routines in Perpetuating Disparities Among African American Students in Secondary Advanced Academic Programs: A Mixed Methods Study, J. Nichelle Wimbush
Rural Realities Unveiled: Non-Certified Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Scripted Literacy Curriculum in K-5 Classrooms, Amillia Woolfork
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Parasocial Experiences of Twitch Streamers, Ashley Adamian
Advanced Placement Teachers’ Perspectives on Effectiveness of Georgia Gifted Legislation: A Generic Qualitative Study, Rebekah Annette Atkinson
Barriers Secondary Special Education Teachers Face When Developing Transition Plans for Students with Disabilities, Charles Joseph Baima
Towards Energy-Efficient Edge Computing for tiny AI Applications, Vamsi Krishna Bhagavathula
A Scoping Review of Perceptions and Fears Experienced by Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa., Isaac Twum Boamah
A Narrative Analysis of Desegregation at Spencer High School In Columbus, GA, Kimberly J. Brown
Examining the Perspectives of Rural Secondary Students Who Are and Are Not Considering Music Education as a Collegiate Major, Eugene Talmadge Butler II
K-12 Teacher Perceptions of Online Learning and Information Technology Support Post COVID-19 Pandemic, Michael Wayne Carraway II
Creating a Social Media Presence in Columbus State Women's Basketball Program, Kaihla Carter
Enhancing 8-Bit Legacy’s Social Media Presence Through Professional Editing, Madison Croft
How do Elementary Induction Teachers Perceive Video Coaching as a Job-Embedded Professional Development Strategy?, Ursala Maddox Davis
Rural Educators’ Perceptions of the Use of Personalized Learning as a Possible Means to Enhanced Student Learning, Shiona Shanel Drummer
What Does It Mean To Be A Human In The Age of Artificial Intelligence?, Campbell R. Eubanks
Development and Implementation of a Sports Broadcast for Columbus State University Basketball, Hailey Franklin
Individual and Contextual Factors Attributing to Teacher Stress Based on Academic Setting and Years of Experience, Lisa Lashley Freeman
Optimizing Z/R Relationship for Radar-based Precipitation Estimates, Jalon Gary
Examining the Implications of Virtual Credit Recovery on High School Student Achievement in EOC Classes, LaKeisha Griffith
An Investigation Into Splicing Variation and Expression Patterns of Insulin-Like Peptide 4 (ILP4) Within the Drosophila Genus, Zachary C. Griffith
Towards Machine Learning-Based Control of Autonomous Vehicles in Solar Panel Cleaning Systems, Farima Hajiahmadi
Torricelli's Law and the Turn-Up Number, Bianca K. Hampel
Teacher Perceptions of Social-Emotional Learning Program Implementation in Rural Georgia Middle Schools, John Kraig Howell
WCUG Continuity Book: Building Organizational Robustness Through a Framework Model, Sho Irikawa
Academic Performance and Educator Efficacy in Supporting Military-Connected Adolescents among High Schools in a Georgia School District, Megan Louise Jones
3DDP Engineering Design Intervention Impacts on Student Perceptions, Attitudes, and Interest towards Engineering, James Robert Kane
