Student Theses
Theses from 2027
Artificial Intelligence Ratings of Facial Feature Similarity as Predictors of Eyewitness Performance, Agata K. Bugajczyk
Theses from 2026
The Comparative Chemical Analysis of Colored Henna, Vani D. Bhagwandeen
Regulation of CB1 Receptors in SH-SY5Y Cells by THC, CBD, AB-CHMINACA, and MMB-CHMICA Determined by Measurement of Intracellular Ca2+, Krystyna Borshchevskaya
Forensic Analysis of Temporary Tattoo Markers and Inks, Daniel J. G. Chasse Jr
The Security of LLM-Generated Code, Christopher Brian Gonzalez Ayala
Lineup Construction Strategies in the Presence of Within-Person Variability, Abbey M. Greenfield
A Qualitative and Quantitative Comparative Analysis of Ballistic Bone Trauma from Frangible and Full Metal Jacket Projectiles, Hajar S. Hassan
Development and Validation of a Rapid Screening Method to Identify 89 drugs in Oral Fluid by LC-MS/MS, Davina Jetoo
Do Descriptors Influence Eyewitness Performance and Lineup Fairness?, Chaewon Lim
Exploring Biogeographical Ancestry Inference of New York Residents Using a 45 INDEL Panel, Amanda Martinez
Pre-analytical stability of tryptamine derivatives in blood and plasma: role of ascorbic acid and preservatives, Christopher McGrowder
Estimator and Reflector Variables in Eyewitness Recall, Sakshi Mundra
Adaptable Psychopathic Traits: Military and Para-Military Organizations, Mariana Ramirez
Tiny Samples, Big Impact: Detecting Prenatal Alcohol Exposure using Phosphatidylethanol in Dried Blood Spots by LC–MS/MS, Stephanie V. Rodriguez
Adversarial Robustness of Perceptual Hashing Systems: A Unified Security Evaluation Framework, Avijit Roy
Development and Optimization of a Rapid and Comprehensive Drug Screening Method in Urine by LC-MS/MS, Avani Seelall
A Meta-Analysis on Joinder Effects: Do They All Have the Same Magnitude?, Amelia M. Tisk
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
Eyewitness Consent to be Video Recorded: Implications for Identification Accuracy and Confidence, Sarah Argüelles
Exploring variability of the cg18562578 MethylQuant assay for the forensic discrimination of monozygotic twins, Sydney E. Arnold
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
cg18562578 MethylQuant Assay for the Discrimination of Monozygotic Twins, Amber P. Chauca
Indirect DNA Transfer to Duct Tape Rolls Stored in Cars, Yuching Chung
Exploring the Biasing Effects of Gender on Personality Disorder Diagnoses Formulated by Artificial Intelligence, Zoe Colclough
Mediating role of defense mechanisms between parenting styles and the development of pathological narcissism, Jared C. Cordero
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
Understanding Mental Health Crisis Response Through The Lens of First Responders, Ella Gibson
Internet of Things and Modern Digital Evidence Collection, Muhammad T. Haider
Fast & Forensic: Rapid Detection & Quantitation of 30 + Emerging Novel Psychoactive Substances in Hair Using LC-MS/MS, Seokjin Hwang
Effects of Rapid Shearing Depending on Environmental Factors: Acrylic, Modacrylic, and Polypropylene Fibers, Charles K. Jin
Bystanders Intervening during acts of Cyberbullying: Examining the Moderating Influence of “Likes” and Pleas for Help, Joseph Kallman
Exploring Adversarial Threats to NeuralHash: A Perceptual Hashing Algorithm, Gurleen Kaur
Bullet Ricochet and Tunnelling of Wood Substrates, Abdelrahman Khalifa
Cross-Cultural Validity of the PPI-R in U.S. College Students, Cassidy Liang
Machine Learning and Crime Prevention, Emily Lizewski
The Bones Never Rest: Determination of Alkaloids in Bones in an Archeo-Toxicological Context, Geneva Loomis
Characterization of DNA Background on Duct Tape Stored in Domestic Environments, Elaan A. Lukasiewicz
Implementation of a forensic ancestry inference INDEL panel, Jacqueline Molina
Quick and Easy Method for the Determination of Cocaine and Six Metabolites in Postmortem Hair, Samantha C. Mulkeen
Method Development and Optimization for the Detection of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Hair using LC-MSMS, Linda K. Obeng
Further Investigation of Environmental Factors on Rapid Shear in Fibers of a Polyester-Cotton Blend, Daniel K. Oh
The Impact of Mental Health Courts on Public Attitudes Held Toward Justice-Involved Individuals with Mental Illness, Maeve Porter
Examining the Impact of Expert Testimony and/or Mindfulness Training on Jurors’ Appraisals of False Confessions, Izabela Rzaca
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
Relationship Between Proximity to Harm Reduction Programs and Social Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs, Mark Vasilchenko
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
