Senior Capstone Projects ( Previous Project Years )

Previous Project Years ( 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 )

2009 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor

Kyle Audet

Japanese Players in Major League Baseball: An Econometric Analysis of Labor Discrimination

Jongsung Kim

Kristen Brekne

Gender Advertisements: Replication of a Classic Work Examining Women's Portrayal in Magazines, and Family Photographs

Stanley Baran

Justine Boucher

A Green Endeavor; The Role of Bryant University’s Faculty on an Environmentally Responsible Campus

Gaytha Langlois

Daniel Calkins

The Potential Use of Mobile Communication in the Classroom

Mary Lyons

Jessica Clark

We Owe it To the Earth: The Importance of Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle Changes During the Transitional College Years

Gaytha Langlois

Kristen Collins

The Effects of Obesity on State Healthcare Expenditures

Laurie Bates

Greg Doane

Evaluating Effectiveness of Employee Attraction Strategies

Lynda St. Clair

Stephen Fitch

Product Placement and the Effects of Persuasion Knowledge

Sukki Yoon

Brian Gailey

ICANN, Cultural Imperialism, and Democratization of Internet Governance

Kevin Pearce

Jenna Greco

How do Young Workers Prepare for Retirement?

Jongsung Kim

Evan Konstantatos

Performance of Major League Baseball Players During Their "Free Agency" Season

David Ketcham

Erica Lawton

Gender Advertisements: Replication of a Classic Work Examining Women, Magazines, and Facebook Photographs

Stanley Baran

Brianna Mahan

Revisiting the Mind-Body Paradox: Can Brain Function Explain Moral Reasoning?

Brian Blais

Megan McCourt

Youth Marketing: Is it Ethical?

Elaine Notarantonio

Matthew Moore

Does Brand Image or Taste Have More Influence for Consumer Preference in Energy Drinks?

Carol Demoranville

Gergely Nemeth

The Impact of High Risk Propensity on Social and Consumption Behavior

Carol Demoranville

Steven Rosenblum

The Summer Olympics: The Impact On the Host Country

John Dietrich

Apryl Silva

What Determines Leadership Style?

Gregg Carter

Kenneth Smith

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Transition from GAAP to IFRS in the United States

Ramesh Mohan

Sathiavanee Veeramoothoo

Macroeconomic Determinants of Worker Remittance of Latin American and Caribbean Countries

Ramesh Mohan

2008 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor
Michael Aronson Revenue Recognition: Current Practice, Historical Abuses and a Possible Solution Timothy Krumwiede
Stephen Balkam Are Baby Boomers Saving Enough for Retirement? Peter Nigro
Taryn Beaudoin Creativity and Innovation in Teams: A Case Study on GameWRIGHT Company Michael Roberto
Patrick Brosnan The Psychology of E-Commerce: Is the Environment Conducive to a Corrupt Marketplace? Laurie Hazard
Ryan Daley The Accounting Industry in the Age of Globalization and Offshore Outsourcing Ramesh Mohan
Lisa DiNapoli The Impact of the Girl Scout Organization on the Lives of Ordinary Women: A Documentary Judy Litoff
Denise Fuda The Effect of Outliers on Consumer Choice Carol DeMoranville
Shannon Griffin Network Neutrality: What is at Stake? Stanley Baran
Jared Hager Succeeding in Baseball in a Small Market David Ketchum
Matthew Holt Placing Blame for the Current Subprime Loan Situation in the US and Predicting the Future Outcome Peter Nigro
Daniel Keough Not for Profit Organizations in the RI Economy Laurie Bates
Kevin Levinson Corporate Reform: The Economic Consequences of Tax Reform Laurie Bates
Kristin Lynch Active Service Women During WWII: Helping to Create a New American Culture Judy Litoff
Bonnie O'Halloran College Aged Women's Perception of Stereotypical Female Gender Roles in Advertisements Carol DeMoranville
Michael Pickowicz A Media Company's Online Presence Relatife to its Exposure on YouTube Sukki Yoon
Kelly Redden The Endangered Species Act: How Effective Has It Been? Dan McNally
Ryan Scadding Mortgage-Backed Securities and Fair-Value Accounting Timothy Krumwiede
Gregory Steele Is it Necessary to be a Student Athlete to Succeed in the Field of Sports Management? John Poirier
Amber Torrey The Discriminant Analysis Used by the IRS to Predict Profitable Individual Tax Return Audits Alan Olinsky

2007 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor

John Belanger

The Modern Application of the "Best Interests of the Child" Theory in Custodial Law

Ronald Washburn

Shawn Benham

Analysis of University Marketing and Recruitment Programs

Carol DeMoranville

Courtney Demoree

Unfair Practices in Pre-Employment and Impact of Federal Protection Legislation

John Poirier

Kathryn Dionne

The Effects of a Calorie Restricted Diet and its Integration as a Popular American Diet

Gaytha Langlois

James Gallant

An Analysis of Small and Large Mutual Fund Performance

Peter Nigro

Emily Giannini

Evaluation and Conceptual Analysis of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144

Timothy Krumwiede

Danielle Godon

An Exploratory Study of RFID Implementation Benefits and Challenges in the Supply Chain

John Visich

Amanda Harnden

Do the Poor Pay More: An Empirical Investigation

Sandra Enos

Monica Kraus

Fossils and Facts: Using Technology to Measure the Effect of Carbon on Global Warning

Hong Yang

Benjamin Lawlor

The Age of Globalization: Impact of Information Technology on Global Business Strategies

Richard Glass

Benjamin Leger

Funds of Funds: A Closer Look at Age-Based Investing

Hakan Saraoglu

Kristin Milligan

The Portrayal of Powerful Women in the Media

Stanley Baran

Erika Rosewell

Women in Power: Examining the Pathway to the Top

Lori Coakley

Stephen Rush

Can Increased Trade Prevent Conflict with China?

Sam Mirmirani

Nicholas Sinkus

Key Factors for Reaching the Top of the Corporate Ladder

John Poirier

Bijan Zamanian

Effect of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, and Glass-Steagal Act, on the Financial Services Industry

Ronald Washburn

2006 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor(s)
Janet Ochenge The Social Security Debate  
TingTing Chen Should IRAs Invest in Real Estate: The Pros and Cons
In the past decades, many taxpayers have been investing stock and bonds in their IRAs to maximize returns. However, in recent years, security market has disappointed a lot of investors. As a result, there is a small but increasing number of taxpayers started investing real estate in their accounts hoping for a better return. This paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of such investment, as well as explains why investing real estate in IRAs is not a good idea for most taxpayers. 		 
Mikayla Truckey

To Make or Buy: The Ultimate Decision in a Software Development Project
Bryant University's Academic Center of Excellence is looking for a new appointment and record keeping system. This project goes through the planning and analysis stages of the system development lifecycle in order to make the decision of make or buy. The final project compares the options of two packaged systems and a customized system to be developed internally or externally. The analysis includes a breakdown of cost, elapsed verses actual time, and features in attempt to quantify the final decision, to make or buy. And possible even, to buy which packaged system. Come to the presentation to see my recommendation to Bryant University and the Academic Center for Excellence for which option to design and implement into the center and whether or not they have to make it or buy it.

 Kenneth Sousa
Jessia Bolster The Legal Side of Domestic Child Abuse
This project is based on secondary research combined with interviews with knowledgeable people from related fields, to learn more about the process of helping an abused child. This study also makes an assessment of the effectiveness of the systems in place to help abused children.
  
Christine Baker

The Perception of Offensiveness of Foul Language in the Workplace
Foul language exists in our daily environment. In the workplace there are certain guidelines and laws that regulate offensive behavior. This study intends to explore some current perceptions of foul language when used in the workplace environment. Revealing if profanity when used in the workplace is offensive, as well as discovering for which type of employee usage is found most offensive and if there are any differences in gender use.

  

2005 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor(s)
Patrick Wrenn The Tax Effects Of Owning A Second Home In The United States Michael Lynch
Sajeela Siddiq Changes In Freedom Of Speech In American Society In The Aftermath Of September 11, 2001 Kevin Pearce
Becky LaFrancois School District Consolidation In New Hampshire: An Empirical Analysis. Laurie Bates
Nicholas Merollo Separate But Unequal: Civil Rights And Liberties Of Homosexuals Julia Gladstone
Kim Bebyn Teens And Sex: A Social Problem. Michael Fraleigh
Kelly Van Deusen The Initiation Of Discussion About Sexually Transmitted Diseases Within College Students' Relationships. Wendy Samter

2004 Projects

Student Project Title Faculty Advisor(s)
Ray Sweger Reliability, Security and Viability of online Trading Julia Gladstone
Michelle Weber The Entrance of Women Into Mass Communication and Continuing Barriers Kevin Pearce
Greg Grunenfelder Molecular Isotope Analysis of Ancient Organic Compounds from Tertiary Dawn Redwood Hong Yang
Alexandra Ben Women in the Actuarial Professions: Gender Inequality, Limited Opportunities and All the Reasons Behind It Michael. Fraleigh
Christina Gleeson Differences in Spending Habits Due to Gender and College Year David Ketcham and Judith. McDonnell
Alina Kolominsky The Effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Big Business  D. Pappas
Michael Stantial PC Troubleshooters: A Comprehensive Marketing Study Keith Murray
Rebecca Tan Patterns of Immigration: China to Burma to the US Judith McDonnell
Arpana Paul Sociological Study: Are Bryant Students Happy? Judith McDonnell
Dayna German The Legality of File Sharing: Should File Swapping Be Banned? D. Pappas
Warren Noyes Metasequoia Hong Yang