History, Government, & Political Science

Lincy GeorgeKutty, 2021

Observing Media Effects on 2020 Presidential Election Coverage

This project contributes to the understanding of media and the formation of public opinion relating to public policy and elections. Taking an in-depth look at the impact of media on democratic institutions and how it shapes American opinion, the final product consists of a 10-12 page paper detailing the original research and supporting literature.

Course: GOV 3163

Supervising Professor: Parker Hevron

Mary Sassaman, 2021

Law Enforcement and Language Barriers

This project accrues data on the number of law enforcement officers who speak two or more languages, where they live, which branch of law enforcement they work in, and the most common languages spoken or encountered by law enforcement officers. This data gauges the need of certain communities in the US for bilingual officers and the impacts of having one available or not. Findings, analysis, and proposition of new policy are summarized in a 15-20 page paper.

Course: POLS 3233

Supervising Professor: Jonathan Olsen, Joanie Housewright

Bailey Wiley, 2021

A Comparison of Right-Wing Populism and Left-Wing Populism in the United States in the 21st Century

This project investigates right-wing populism and left-wing populism in the United States in the 21st century and compares/contrasts the two in a 12-20 page research paper.

Course: POLS 4933

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Piper Nowlin, 2020

Quaker Women on the Run; The Experiences of Sally Wister and Grace Growden Galloway in the American Revolution

This project examines the role of women in the American Revolution with a special focus on the experiences of Grace Galloway and Sally Wister. This research is articulated in a research paper with an additional annotated bibliography.

Course: HIST 4903

Supervising Professor: Jacob Blosser

Ashton Brackett, 2019

One Era Ends; Another Begins: The Rise and Fall of American Labor

I will examine what happened to the labor movement and the unionization of labor following World War II.

Course: HIST 4911

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Madeline Keck, 2019

Public Opinion and Welfare Reform in American History

I will research the history of welfare and welfare reform in American society and the ways public opinion has affected and been affected by the policies enacted.

Course: GOV 5903

Supervising Professor: Parker Hevron

Valeria Estrada, 2017

University Diversity: A Study of the Role of Hispanic Women at Texas Woman's University

Using Texas Woman's University as an example to show how barriers and improvements apply to an actual institution of higher education, I will explore barriers Hispanic women face in obtaining degrees in higher education and show ways the situation for Hispanic women in higher education is improving.

Course: HIST 4911

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Katherine Kellett, 2017

A Study of the Effects of Updated Federal Overtime Regulations on a Local Drop-Out Prevention Program

I will examine the process by which Communities in Schools of North Texas (CISNT) changed its policies and the effects these new policies had on the organization, including the effects on finances and services, because of the proposed implementation of updated federal wage and overtime regulations to extend overtime protections to workers.

Course: GOV 4903

Supervising Professor: Anna Clark

Megan Kidd, 2017

The Life of a Tessie: A History of Student Life at Texas State College for Women

I will research college life in the thirties, forties, and fifties at Texas State College for Women.

Course: HIST 4911

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Tiffany Edwards, 2015

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: Effect on Sex Trafficking and Domestic

I will explore the effects of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women on sex trafficking and domestic violence in the United States.

Course: GOV 4813

Supervising Professor: Barbara Presnall

Candace Henslee, 2015

The Future of Affirmative Action in Higher Education from the Perspective of John Stuart Mill's Utilitarian Approach to Ethics

I will determine whether and to what extent affirmative-action programs in higher education in the United States continue to be useful in addressing problems of discrimination.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Cassidy Lindsay, 2015

An Examination of the Right of Privacy as Established by the Supreme Court

I will analyze influential cases in the development of the right of privacy as established and interpreted by the Supreme Court.

Course: GOV 4933

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Selene Dominguez, 2014

Modern-Day Slavery: A Closer Look at Human Trafficking

I will analyze the transition of slavery into human trafficking, define the status quo of human trafficking, and outline action being taken against it and new solutions to combat it.

Course: GOV 4073

Supervising Professor: James Alexander

Kaitlyn Waynen, 2013

2013 Outstanding Capstone of the Year

Re-Writing the Social-Studies Curriculum in Texas: Religion, Politics, and Eurocentrism in the World-History Standards

I will evaluate world-history curriculum standards in Texas and develop a year-long curriculum for a high-school world-history class.

Course: HIST 4911

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Christina Wagoner, 2012

2012 Outstanding Capstone of the Year

Polisi yn erbyn Gwirionedd: The Effectiveness of Welsh Language Policy from the Late Twentieth Century to the Present

I will assess legislation from 1960 to the present promoting Welsh language versus statistics of Welsh-language use, taking into account immigration and migration demographics.

Course: HIST 4903

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Ashlee Davis, 2011

2011 Outstanding Capstone of the Year

Of the Immigrants, By the Immigrants, For the Immigrants: The Due Process Clauses of the United States Constitution and the Rights They Should Provide to All

I will review immigration cases to determine the courts' interpretations of due process for immigrants.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Patricia Devereaux

Megan Nieves, 2011

Turn of the Century Bookshelf: A Look into the Changing Roles of Women through Fiction

I will research a fiction book for each decade between 1850 and 1950 that includes society's views on women as expressed through the writing.

Course: HIST 4903

Supervising Professor: Paul Travis

Gena Archer, 2010

Wrongful Convictions: Causes and Compensation

I will research the causes of wrongful convictions, the amount of compensation, if any, that should be awarded to the innocent convicts, and the people who should be held accountable.

Course: GOV 4933

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Clare Vega, 2010

Immigration Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: The U.S. Government's Policies Involving the U.S./Mexican Border

I will research the controversy surrounding immigration from Mexico to the United States with a focus on the last five to ten years including the new legislation passed by Arizona and its influence on other governments.

Course: GOV 4933

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Megan Britt, 2009

Civic Humanism at the Constitutional Congress

I will determine whether the Founding Fathers looked forward or drew from history to frame the national government.

Course: GOV 4833

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

elyze Davis, 2009

Arizona v. Johnson

I will research Arizona v. Johnson, the current Supreme Court justices, and cases that have set past precedents to make a mock decision.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: James Alexander

Jaclyn Konich, 2009

What You Can Do for Your Country: Pursuing Mandatory National Service in the 21st Century

I will explore the meanings of civic duty and citizenship and the merits and faults of mandatory public service in America and abroad.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Barbara Presnall

Christianne Kellett, 2008

College Student Political Activity Trends: An Application for TWU

I will study the history of college students and their political activities, with an emphasis on voting, compare past and current activity, and make generalizations and recommendations for TWU.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Pushkala Raman

Jean JOlly, 2007

The Masonic Influence on the American Presidency

I will research the Masonic influence on George Washington and Harry Truman to see it it affected their Presidencies.

Course: HIST 3053

Supervising Professor: Barbara Presnall

Tiffany Larsen, 2007

Tough on Crime: Perspectives on Prison Overcrowding in Texas for the 80th Texas Legislative Session

I will give an overview of the key legislators, arguments, and actions take by the legislature concerning prison overcrowding, analyze my data, and predict the solution that the legislature finds.

Course: GOV 4706

Supervising Professor: P Devereaux ???

Anastasia Szpet, 2007

2007 Outstanding Capstone of the Year

History Teaches Everything, Even the Future: An Educator's Chronicle for the United States History Curriculum, Volumes 1 and 2

I will develop lesson plans and gather ancillary materials to teach United States history.

Course: HIST 4913

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Cydni Vandiver, 2007

Right Down to the Squeal: The Plight of the American Rural Woman in the Depression-Era Kitchen

I will examine the role of farm women in maintaining their families' food supply during the Great Depression.

Course: HIST 4913

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Elizabeth Oliver, 2005

Women in the Workforce in the Czech Republic

I will research how women in the Czech workforce have been affected by their governments.

Course: GOV 4903

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Veronica Turner, 2005

Discrimination Based on Race and Sexual Orientation: Do African Americans See the Parallels between the Two?

I will draw parallels between the black struggles for civil rights and the gay and lesbian struggles for civil rights.

Course: GOV 4903

Supervising Professor: Jeffery Robb

Sally Redd, 2004

Presidential Campaigns and the Influx of Money

I will explore the Presidential elections of 1912 and 2004, consider the issue of campaign finance, and determine whether the influx of money into a Presidential campaign has "dumbed down" the election process.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Eliza Alvarado, 2003

Introducing the Americas to American Government

I will measure the effectiveness of a web-based module meant to increase knowledge and awareness of Latin America.

Course: HIST 4233

Supervising Professor: Lybeth Hodges

Jasmine Blackmeir, 2002

Reforming the House of Lords: The Role of Composition in Increasing the House of Lords' Legitimacy and Effectiveness

I will explore the proposed methods of composing the reformed House of Lords and examine the ability of the proposals to strengthen the legitimacy of the House and thereby strengthen the effectiveness of the Lords in performing its scrutinizing and revising functions.

Course: Special Course (Parliament & Public Politics) from London School of Economics

Supervising Professor: Barbara Presnall

Anthony Carr, 2001

Historical Justification for the Continued Use of Affirmative Action

I will explain why "Affirmative Action" policies were implemented and why our nation should continue affirmative action in the 21st Century.

Course: GOV 4913

Supervising Professor: Timothy Hoye

Jennifer Griffin, 2001

Teaching with the Internet: An Analysis of Educator Rights in Today's Modern Classroom

I will investigate the various platforms available for online courses, ownership of material placed on these platforms, and legal issues addressed in recent intellectual property rights cases.

Course: HIST 4803

Supervising Professor: Jim Alexander

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