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In the field of botany, it is often necessary for plants to be identified based on their phenotypical characteristics, whether in person or using previously collected image samples. This work can be tedious and challenging for a human botanist to complete, as datasets can be large and several species of plants strongly resemble each other. Various machine learning techniques, both supervised and unsupervised, can address this task with varying degrees of accuracy and efficiency thanks to their ability to identify subtle patterns in data. The objective of this research is to both conduct a review of previous studies that measure the effectiveness of various machine learning methods for plant identification and to build and test various models to draw up a comparison of the accuracies and efficiencies of the set of techniques.
A review of the existing literature found that any of the studied machine learning techniques can yield a high level of accuracy when used in the correct situations and on a suitable dataset. The results gathered from the models built from this research show that all else being equal, complex convolutional neural networks perform the best on this task, yielding an accuracy of 85.4% on the larger dataset. The other models tested in descending order of accuracy on the same dataset are k-nearest neighbors, random forest, k-means clustering, and a decision tree classifier.
ContributorsOlsen, Laela (Author) / Carter, Lynn Robert (Thesis director) / Bhargav, Vishnu (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Computer Science and Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis opens with a review of classical research on academic dishonesty, peer behavior, honors code, and misinformation. Specifically, we will analyze research on peer reporting and honor codes to evaluate the efficacy of common measures taken to address academic dishonesty in higher education. This will be used as a foundation to analyze the impact that ChatGPT can have on academic dishonesty, and assess the standard measures within this emerging new context. Finally, we will suggest possible solutions to address these developments, particularly regarding the ways in which ChatGPT and other forms of AI can accelerate the spread of misinformation. The hope is to provide guidance to institutions in developing updated and effective honors codes. Crucially, any code can only be effective when faculty and staff are deeply engaged with students, and help cultivate an institutional culture of academic integrity.
ContributorsCohen, Katya (Author) / Martin, Thomas (Thesis director) / Amazeen, Polemnia (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social Work (Contributor) / Human Systems Engineering (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Mechanical design can be intimidating, especially for someone new to the discipline because of the complexity and the limited number of resources available. The overarching goal of this project is to help mechanically curious individuals by creating an open-source 3D printed clock with detailed information and explanations for how the systems work and are designed. This increase in available knowledge will allow people to educate themselves by following or recreating the design process and, perhaps, inspire others to continue the learning process and study STEM.
ContributorsBrody, Harris (Author) / Davis, Ian (Co-author) / Frank, Daniel (Thesis director) / Pillalamarri, Pavan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Engineering Programs (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Mechanical design can be intimidating, especially for someone new to the discipline because of the complexity and the limited number of resources available. The overarching goal of this project is to help mechanically curious individuals by creating an open-source 3D printed clock with detailed information and explanations for how the systems work and are designed. This increase in available knowledge will allow people to educate themselves by following or recreating the design process and, perhaps, inspire others to continue the learning process and study STEM.
ContributorsDavis, Ian (Author) / Brody, Harris (Co-author) / Frank, Daniel (Thesis director) / Pillalamarri, Pavan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This project details my journey as an entrepreneur and the business plan for my current venture, White Trash Storage. It is a low-cost alternative to traditional self-storage. The thesis starts with my journey to developing the business as well as my recognition of the problem the business solves; it then details the business plan of WTS and ends with a discussion and next steps.
ContributorsKnowlton, Wesley (Author) / Sebold, Brent (Thesis director) / Kneer, Danny (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionA proposal for the investigation of help-seeking and help-seeking behaviors in adults with ADHD. Analyzes pre-existing literature in adults and children and adapts model for children that can be generalized to college students. Proposes a statistical moderation effect between predictors and help-seeking behaviors.
ContributorsPlatacz, Jack (Author) / Munguia, Jacob (Co-author) / Loewy, David (Co-author) / Friedman, Lauren (Thesis director) / Kim, Joanna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Physics (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2024-05
ContributorsGnerer, Rhiannon (Author) / Sturgess, Jessica (Thesis director) / Gruber, Diane (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
ContributorsRao, Sanjana (Author) / Mayol-Kreiser, Sandra (Thesis director) / Shepard, Christina (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The importance of social work lies in the ability of individuals, families, and communities to thrive. It is important to note that social work encompasses a wide range of professions. However, this creative project will examine its different dimensions, specifically within the field of criminal justice. The purpose of this thesis project is to promote social work as a profession and explore its growing impact on the criminal justice system. As part of this effort, it is also intended to dispel the myth that social workers work exclusively in child protection agencies. Viewers will be introduced to exciting opportunities for meaningful change at the emerging intersection of social work and criminal justice, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in American society. This project will also highlight how negative media (news and documentaries like Gabriel Fernandez on Netflix) about social workers employed in the DCS system do not accurately portray current circumstances. This will be accomplished through a short video/documentary-style project that interviews social workers and social service workers employed in the criminal justice field. An interview will consist of questions designed to dispel myths about social workers and promote the diversity of the profession. The purpose of this is to provide an ‘on-the-ground’ perspective of real opportunities in the community, including descriptions of various occupations and the mission of agencies that employ at the cross-section of social work and criminal justice. This is done to enhance the viewers' perception of the field and give them the opportunity to experience real-life situations.
ContributorsSosa, Jessica (Author) / England, Alison (Thesis director) / Roe-Sepowitz, Dominique (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social Work (Contributor) / School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The following work is a creative exploration of rock formations within urban settings, illuminating the sublimity of seemingly mundane micro-environments. I argue that the historical use of the sublime in landscape painting has allowed artists to create artworks capable of evoking powerful emotion. To support this claim, I investigate the works of American Traditional Landscape painters and Abstract Expressionists, focusing on the impact of their art within the context of its creation. Moreover, I illustrate the importance of redefining the sublime to contemporary society as growing urban environments decrease accessibility to uninhabited natural settings. Through the creation of three oil paintings and two charcoal drawings, I depict seemingly unimportant rock formations in an abstracted sense to demonstrate their sublime nature. I assert that a rock’s sublimity is derived from their existence on this planet as many of these formations are billions of years old, a number unquantifiable to the human mind. Therefore, as rocks frequent urban environments, I argue that the sublime can be interpreted on a micro-scale accessible within contemporary society.
ContributorsGrimes, Charles (Author) / Pomilio, Mark (Thesis director) / Button, Melissa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor)
Created2024-05