Extended Essays and Matriculation Class of 2017_

International baccalaureate DIPLOMA AND CAREER-RELATED PROGRAM CANDIDATES Extended Essays and Reflective Projects Class of 2017 South lakes high school 2016-2017 Extended Essay Topics Naheen Alam Virginia Commonwealth University Emily Anders Franklin & Marshall College Sean Azami University of Virginia Katherine Bae University of Virginia Danielle Barr College of William and Mary Nikesh Basra George Mason University Kira Baugh University of Virginia Allison Beebe University of Vermont Mandip Bhadra University of California, Los Angeles Mehul Bhatnagar George Mason University To what extent was the African slave trade responsible for the origin of racism in the United States? To what extent did the UN intervention help to protect human rights through means of universalism during the Rwandan genocide? To what extent was the 1953 coup in Iran a cause for the 1979 Islamic Revolution? To what extent school policies and the pressures for achievement contribute to the surge of ADHD diagnoses and medication use? How did the imperialistic motives of the United Fruit Company impact the economic development of Costa Rica? To what extent has electronic sports impacted the gaming industry? To what extent has the recognition of the Australian Shepherd by the American Kennel Club in 1991 affected the development of the breed's structure, natural abilities, and public opinion? To what extent does the Sakoku Edict of 1635 from the isolationism policy of the 200-year long Edo period of Japan have an effect on the modern day Japanese people and Japanese culture? To what extent did the justifications for Westward Expansion align with its effects during the years 18311855? To what extent does the application for teaching for augmented reality exceed the application for teaching for virtual reality? Benjamin Bond How has the nocturne diverged in its style, texture, and University of Maryland, College Park form from the introduction of the first nocturne by Field and the Nocturne in D Flat Major Chopin wrote 30 years later? Meredith Brooker To what extent is the theological representation of creaUniversity of Virginia tion substantiated or refuted by science? Emma Cantwell Based on a discussion and analysis of the success of University of Virginia Indiana's otter restoration program, how can it be used as a precedent for future state restoration efforts? Sierra Carrillo New York University Helena Clark Sciences Po - Columbia University Dual BA Program David Clark University of North Texas How dance sequences within Disney movies reflect the time period in which they were created? An Analysis of the Social Adjustment of Somali Refugees in Lewiston, Maine How are the origins and development of the saxophone and tuba similar and different? Extended Essay Topics Sierra Davis College of William and Mary How can the history of feminism in the U.S be categorized and studied through three distinct waves? Chester DeWolfe Virginia Tech To what extent is Linux a more effective operating system compared to Windows, specifically for businesses, due to price, functionality, and security? How has the Republican Party changed socially and economically since the election of George W Bush in 2000? To what extent was the French Impressionist art movement a reflection of the social and political growth in France? Anahita Dhungel College of William and Mary Anna Dlott Binghamton University Zoey Dlott University of Wisconsin, Madison Elizabeth Eareckson Bates College Benjamin Freeman University of Virginia What factors influenced Jewish cuisine and how are they seen in today's society? To what extent does the novel Mr Britling Sees It Through by H.G Wells reflect the mood of English citizens during World War I? How did an ethnic group's native culture affect their tenement experience in New York City from 18801920? How has Costco's decision to exit its partnership with American Express, and cobrand with Visa and Citibank impacted its reputation, growth, and competitiveness in the variety store industry? How does the conflict between indigenous Andean cultures and the national governments in South America affect the practice of indigenous religion? Compare the rise to power and the use of power of Chancellor Palpatine to European dictatorial leaders of the early twentieth century To what extent is the current collective bargaining agreement of the United States women's national soccer team a reflection of their financial performance? To what extent United States prisons compromise the legal and human rights of their prisoners? Christina Galbraith Christopher Newport University How did Charles McCarthy influence the creation of government regulated medical ethics? Naeha Ganesan University of Virginia Michael George Virginia Tech To what extent could animal pheromones be utilized by humans in order to benefit the environment? How advances in technology make it less difficult to proactively scan and protect our computers from malware? What were the similarities and differences between the waves of Irish emigration between 1844 and 1953, with a specific focus on motive for migration? Isabel Edgerton Temple University Tyler Ellis Virginia Tech Madeline Emmert Temple University Ibraheem Farooq The George Washington University Kristina Fezuk Pennsylvania State University Conor Gill Swarthmore College Extended Essay Topics Margaret Gillen University of Virginia In what ways Laura Esquivel and Toni Morrison present magical realism in their novels Like Water for Chocolate and Song of Solomon? Elissa Gosling College of William and Mary To what extent did South Korea and Japan place political priorities over human rights after North Korea abducted citizens from these two countries? Sarah Goswick College of William and Mary How has the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States impacted the government's approach to security of the country and its citizens? Ethan Gumabay University of Virginia How is it possible for the specifics surrounding the assassination of President John F Kennedy to have offered no universally accepted solution for over 50 years? Ajit Gupta University of Michigan Duncan Harvey James Madison University To what extent was the joint venture between Apple and Nike a successful growth strategy? How did the Imperial Japanese Navy's strategic failures, tactical mistakes, and command mismanagement contribute to the ultimate defeat of the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II? To what extent did the ongoing conflict in Palestine affect cognitive and behavioral development? How does the presidential election of 1860 compare to the presidential election of 2016? Was Julio Palmaz's invention of the balloon-expandable stent more influential to the cardiovascular field than the cardiac defibrillator? Tessa Hawley Virginia Tech Richard Heiman Virginia Tech Jenna Hirshfeld Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lindsay Irwin University of Virginia Describe the influence of late 1800s-early 1900s Germany on Frank Wedekind's play Spring Awakening and Steven Sater's musical Spring Awakening Jarius Johnson University of Virginia Does the Fintech industry have the potential to outperform the Banking industry in America over the next 20 years? Devyn Jones United States Air Force Academy To what extent did the lack of interest, comprehensive planning, and moral responsibility impact the UN's decision making during the Rwandan Genocide? Sally Karras University of Virginia To what extent has Mattel Inc been successful at implementing growth strategies to remain a market leader in the United States' toy industry? To what extent did the Watergate Scandal change the American people's perception of the presidency? Jenna Kaufman University of Virginia Sana Khan George Mason University To what extent does the way Jane Austen portray the women in her works, Emma and Persuasion, illustrate the image of women in Austen's societies as portrayed in the two novels? Extended Essay Topics Selvina Kong University of Virginia Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine: a comparison and contrast of philosophy and approach towards healing blood stasis and the body Celia Konowe University of Rochester How did Jewish immigration into Ellis Island during the time period of 1905-1925 impact the cultural trends of the Sephardic community? Caroline Kulczycky In what ways the characters of Elizabeth Bennet and University of Pittsburgh Jo March challenge contemporary societal perceptions of women in Pride and Prejudice and Little Women? Emily Landeryou Has agricultural development or urban development United States Military Academy - Army contributed more to the deterioration of the Chesapeake Bays health? Ian Larson Virginia Tech To what extent did the perceived power of weapons in warfare affect the implementation of these weapons and their development? Sanika Lawate Virginia Commonwealth University To what extent have women in Maharashtrian society developed from the British Raj to the 20th century? Jade Lewis Gap Year/New York university To what extent is the aid and intervention of access to knowledge to the people in North Korea by outside organizations justified? Marisa Liles The George Washington University How does the presence of ethyl alcohol affect the thigmotaxic response time of Eisenia hortensisearthworms? Emily Lockwood University of Virginia What can be done to improve the relationship between the state and society in Myanmar (Burma)? Noah Luckenbaugh College of the Holy Cross To what extent is the support of non-establishment politicians indicative of realignment in the United States political party system? To what extent did Japanese society, culture, and technology modernize after Commodore Perry began the opening of Japan in 1852, with a specific focus on the Meiji Restoration Era and the Japan-Russo War between the years 1852 and 1905? Maia Machida Virginia Tech Nuha Mahboob Virginia Commonwealth University Jordan Majoros Indiana University at Bloomington To what extent is the Israeli Rule over Palestine justified? How have the lives of Margaret Hamilton and Admiral Grace Hopper illustrated the progression of the United States of America's cultural perceptions of women in computer science from 1945 to 2005? Jacob Mamros Virginia Tech To what extent have institutionalized human rights violations transpired over the past several decades in Western cultures on account of handedness? Justin May University of Virginia To what extent does the American two party system fail to accurately represent the American public? Extended Essay Topics Raj Mehta University of Virginia Olivia Miller James Madison University Lina Modjarrad University of Virginia Stephanie Molina Virginia Commonwealth University Ryan Monaco Virginia Tech Mason Moy James Madison University Elijah Nachison Virginia Commonwealth University To what extent was socialism an effective governmental policy in respect to its political, economic, and social effects? To what extent did British women code-breakers affect the success at the Bletchley Park operation? To what effect does characterization in The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood, illustrate the process of indoctrination in society? To what extent are the sacred holidays of Eid Al-Adha, in Islam, and the Triduum, in Catholicism, similar? To what extent was Francois Duvalier a cruel dictator or a man of the Haitian people before his election and during his 1957 to 1971 regime? Given the extreme influence by other modern composers, can A Moon Shaped Pool be considered classical music? To what extent is the conflict in Syria a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran? Emily Nguyen University of Virginia Quang Nguyen University of Virginia Madeline Nicol College of William and Mary Britt Osborne Virginia Tech To what extent financial rewards motivate students? Anshul Paripati Virginia Tech How can one bridge the gap between gravity and the quantum field theory? Evan Parker College of William and Mary Benjamin Paul Virginia Commonwealth University Max Peters Virginia Wesleyan College Soemi Photavath The George Washington University To what extent did Bach influence music after his time? Safa Piracha Virginia Commonwealth University Natalie Pritz College of William and Mary Conor Quinn-Irons University of Virginia To what extent stressors in the environment impact a child's cognitive development? How was national security increased in the two year period following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks? How effective is Aflasafe MWMZ01 and MZ02 in outcompeting various strains of toxigenic Aspergillus fungi (Lstrain, S-strain, A parasiticus, and A tamari), and which of the products is most effective? How did Ludovico Sforza impact the development of culture during the Renaissance era? Does the use of the primacy regulation in the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act restrict or enhance its effectiveness? How, and to what extent, can bioprinting of living material be used to replace defective organs, valves and tissues, specifically in reference to a case study on aortic conduits? How close does the Taylor series approximation get to the original function? What effects does mental stress have on three differing systems of the human body? How have shifts in American culture and society impacted our perception of the Tuskegee syphilis studies? Extended Essay Topics Anusha Rahman Tulane University Nicholas Ramirez Virginia Tech Daniel Raw College of William and Mary How effectively can we use brain imaging technology to predict recidivism? How was the Samurai class affected politically during the Meiji Restoration? To what extent does the combination of cash flow and Tobin's Q improve investment decisions, with a specific focus on growth? Ashton Reinhold Are punishment and positive reinforcement effective California Polytechnic State Universi- when shaping the behavior of secondary school-aged ty, San Luis Obispo children? Sydnei Riddick To what extent is mitochondrial replacement therapy Howard University ethical? Abel Ruiz Diaz What influenced the creation of minimalist music? College of William and Mary Leo Sainati Is it in the best interest of the United States to maintain Northwestern University its alliance with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Livia Sauvage How the social identity theory and stereotypes on a University of Virginia sociocultural level impact the perception of people with disabilities? Peter Sepulveda Examine the differences between organic and inorganic University of Virginia chemical weapons Rabiya Sharieff How the internal and external influences upon the New York University mind affect an artist's style of painting, using the example of Vincent van Gogh? Christian Sigle What is the overarching effect tragedy plays in the Virginia Commonwealth University creation of American made music? Tarun Singh How will affordable space travel be achieved? George Mason University Timothy Skillin To what extent does the relationship between the freVirginia Tech quencies of notes affect how pleasant they sound to the human ear when played in conjunction? Victoria Slaski To what extent has the portrayal of the wolf archetype Ringling College of Art and Design in classic literature as contrasted with modern performance reflected changing societal values? Aditya Sorot Understanding the critical differences amongst various University of Virginia restaurants' french fries, with a sole focus on caloric content Daniel Sprague How can mathematical SIR models be used to underDuke University stand how infectious diseases spread amongst a population and should one type of model be preferred over another? Ana Stanisavljev To what extent did the manipulation of mass media University of Virginia cause the Civil War in Yugoslavia in the late 20th century? Nanor Tetteh To what extent does training at high altitude affect James Madison University cardiovascular endurance? Extended Essay Topics Abigail Thomas Seton Hill University To what extent should decisions regarding the release of inmates or psychiatric patients be dependent on violence risk assessment? Caroline Toth College of William and Mary How the different styles of the authors of The Great Gatsby and The Sun Also Rises influence how the story and message is presented? Ella Van Engen Duke University In what way(s) did mathematical observations develop the theories regarding geodesy? Hector Velez University of Pennsylvania To what extent are socialist policies universally advantageous for nations? Jaya Vellayan University of Virginia How did mobsters, specifically Al Capone, shift America's attention off of individual crime and into organized, group crime? Darwin Walter University of Virginia The Development of Vedic Mathematics and Relevance Over Time with Specific Focus on the Baudhayana Sulba Sutras and Vyakarana Lauren Weis University of Virginia To what extent does special relativity establish an absolute speed limit and, theoretically, could this limit be overcome? How did partisan considerations develop as a key factor in nominations and confirmations of individuals to the Supreme Court of the United States? Michelle Whitlock University of Virginia Seline Wiedemer University of Wisconsin, Madison How is the evolution of the role of women in American society reflected in the female protagonists of Walt Disney Studios films released from 1934-2016? Samuel Wirth Florida State University To what extent did the development of opera influence the modern middle class’s consumption of theater entertainment? To what extent was the decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki justified? Emma Youngren Virginia Tech Charles Zawacki Virginia Tech Why is a multi-layer recurrent neural network the most cost-effective network for handwriting recognition and how does it work? Reflective Project Topics Rachel Abelson Elon University Kristin Allgaier The Sexism in Modern Advertising and Marketing Efforts The Ethics of Working Conditions Dickinson College Henry Andrich Do women deserve equal pay in sports? Virginia Tech Victoria Avila Virginia Tech Is it ethical for pharmaceutical companies to alter the price of their product based on their customer? Puja Basnet The Effect of Online Reviews and Testimonials Sewanee: The University of the South Johnathan Burbach Are fitbits and other personal devices invading privacy? Virginia Tech Gianmichel D'Alessandro Is it ethical and legal to monitor employees’ electronic University of North Carolina at Wilmington activity in the workplace? Andrew DeLillio The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence George Mason University Alexa Domsky Temple University Khalid Elshowaya Should the sexualization of women in advertising be allowed? Is the military ethical? Virginia Commonwealth University Jacob Freeman Virginia Tech Collin Funaki Virginia Tech Katelyn Grealish Virginia Tech Jessica Greatorex Virginia Tech Benjamin Gryski University of Massachusetts, Amherst Olivia Heatherly Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports? Is the use of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction morally justifiable? Should minimum wage be increased in order to help the economy? Should businesses spend more money in order to reduce the impact made on climate change? How business, government, and the general public view the importance of internet and device security? Should a business participate in stealth marketing? Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun Campus Aaron Huebsch Virginia Tech Christian Hunt Should the United States government reconsider job outsourcing? Is it ethical to promote violence in video games? Virginia Tech Nithya John James Madison University Olivia Johnson Hampton University Christopher Jones Are current privacy settings sufficient in social media applications? Is it ethical to provide services in a hair salon without a license? The Ethics of Nuclear Energy James Madison University Eric Kiss Elon University Is online marketing ethical? Reflective project Topics Miya Konishi Willamette University Lauren Linton Clemson University Seretha McHugh Is it ethical for a country to publicly admonish another country for their delicacy? Is it ethical to put down other companies in order to promote one’s own company? Is it ethical for businesses to utilize animal testing? Virginia Tech Sophia Melideo Virginia Commonwealth University Taylor Newman-Farr Saint Joseph's University Joelle Nkwantchoa Toundji Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing? Is it ethical for police officers to use any force necessary to get a suspect to comply? The Ethical Dilemma of Counterfeit Products Christopher Newport University Anthony O'Toole Should the minimum wage in the US be increased? Virginia Tech Saeed Razavi University of Virginia Anthony Roesch To what extent if any should an effort be made to avoid the purchase of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Should companies recall all flawed products? Virginia Tech Olivia Rose The Ethics of Adjusting the Minimum Wage University of Richmond Jacob Schor Should hospitals balance profit with patient care? Christopher Newport University Simmi Sharma University of Pittsburgh Molly Sheets Seattle University Laura Sklar Roanoke College Claire Thomas Virginia Tech Anna Tignor Virginia Tech Jeffrey Turner, Jr Entrepreneurial Adventure Christina Vukicevich James Madison University Caroline Vukicevich University of Virginia Ian Willebeek-LeMair Virginia Tech Karina Yeatman James Madison University Is Wall Street to blame for the 2008 crisis? Do independent expenditure-only committees (super PACs) hold an unethical influence on the US American political campaign system? Is it ethical to sell customer information? Should companies recall a flawed product if it is affecting their customers? The Ethics of Photojournalism Is it ethical to produce American cars in foreign countries? Should an individual have to perform certain medical procedures even if it is against their religious/moral beliefs? Is it fair to exclude certain people from life-saving treatments such as organ transplants? Should US public policy mandate stricter regulations on the use of chemical nutrients by agricultural entities? Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research IB Learner Profile Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development IB MISSION STATEMENT The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right South Lakes High School An IB World School E-mail: mturner@fcps.edu ... origins and development of the saxophone and tuba similar and different? Extended Essay Topics Sierra Davis College of William and Mary How can the history of feminism in the U.S be categorized and. .. and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and. .. critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively