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James Baldwin's Pedagogy of Love: A Method for Transforming American Political Thinking and Pedagogy in the Academy

Creator:: Saleem, Ikhzaan
Abstract:: My thesis examines how the American identity is constructed through thinking shaped by deception and domination, as James Baldwin argues in the corpus of his work. I rely on the work of Eddie Glaude Jr., Sean Kim Butorac, and Joel Schlosser to forward love in Baldwin’s political vision as being...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: conclude my thesis by arguing for antiracist work now in the academy. I put Julius Fleming Jr.’s theory

Journey to the Center of GW170817: Bayesian parameter estimation of outflows from binary neutron star mergers

Creator:: Rodriguez, Isabel J.
Abstract:: The discovery of GW170817 provided the first empirical evidence that merging binary neutron star systems are both progenitors of short gamma-ray bursts, as well as the primary sites of the nucleosynthetic rapid-neutron capture process. Initially detected as gravitational wave (GW) and gamma-ray burst (GRB) triggers, GW170817 was well-localized and follow-up...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: committee: my major advisor Dr. Davide Lazzati (Physics), my minor advisor Dr. Robert Thompson (Ethnic

A Reproductive Justice Approach to Understanding Yoruba Women’s Experiences with Early Marriage and Bride Price in Nigeria

Creator:: Oladejo, Odunola D.
Abstract:: The cultural and social constructions of gender and sexuality play a major role in shaping an individual’s reproductive agency within the Yoruba society. This thesis suggests the need to apply a reproductive justice framework and transnational feminist theory as alternatives to individual-driven ‘choice’ and reproductive and sexual human rights. In...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciate my committee members: Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, Dr. Robert Thompson, and Laurie Bridges. Thank you for

Big, Black C%#K: Desire, Race and Masculinity

Creator:: Flenory, Emalydia
Abstract:: My thesis examines perceptions of power in relation to white and black masculinity in the United States. The introduction invokes the work of Mireille Miller-Young, Hortense Spillers, Vincent Woodard and Hiram Pérez as a foundation to ground my discussion of agency, consumption, desire, homoeroticism and the characteristics of the Mandingo,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

International Student Perceptions of Campus Services

Creator:: Kuan, Jennifer S.
Abstract:: International students are a growing population at many institutions of higher education in the United States, and they face unique challenges in navigating both higher education and the United States as a whole. Though there is significant research about international students, few studies have examined how international students perceive student...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jennifer S. Kuan for the

The Knee That Shook America: A Case Study of Colin Kaepernick and Historical Analysis of Protest

Creator:: Okonkwo, Charles
Abstract:: America is said to be the land of the free and the home of the brave. With the unfair treatment of people of color in this country, however, one would believe that somewhere in the fine print, they were excluded from that phrase. The very foundation of this country was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of my committee, Professor Aaron Lewis and Dr. Robert Thompson. Their constant encouragement

Plant Growth Regulator Combination Effects on Turf-Type and Forage-Type Tall Fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.] Seed Crops

Creator:: Hudgins, Tara M.
Abstract:: Tall fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.] is an important forage and turf grass seed crop in Oregon. Use of the stem-shortening plant growth regulator (PGR) trinexapac-ethyl (TE) has gained broad acceptance by tall fescue seed producers in Oregon and elsewhere world-wide as an economical agent of seed yield enhancement through...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: me throughout my career. I extend sincere gratitude to Drs. Sabry Elias, Robert Thompson, and Amber

The Experiences of Student-Athletes from Marginalized Communities Through Critical Dialogic Spaces

Creator:: Ekabutr, Amanda S.
Abstract:: On top of time demanding athletic and academic constraints, Division I student-athletes must balance many social identities, that include their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, religious affiliation, etc. This study attempts to fill the gap by providing student-athletes with marginalized identities a platform to (1) offer their own...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: completing this thesis. I would also like to acknowledge my committee members: Robert Thompson, Michael

Latinx Students in Latinx Fraternities and Sororities

Creator:: Martinez, Clara L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to look at how Latinx fraternities and sororities influence a Latinx student’s identity development, academics, and their sense of belonging at a historically white university. A qualitative narrative study was utilized to understand the experiences of the four participants and their responses to the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: like to acknowledge: Kim McAloney, Jesús Ramírez, and Robert Thompson. Thank you for serving on my

The University Experiences of First-Generation Polynesian Football Players : An Exploratory Study of Cultural Adaptation

Creator:: Vave, Walker Cook
Abstract:: This study discusses common struggles of first-generation Polynesian football players’ university experiences with cultural adaptation. There is little research on this topic. Because of the importance of these issues and the exploratory nature of this study, a qualitative approach was needed. Interviews were conducted with 15 first-generation Polynesian football male...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: be a graduate student. Robert Thompson, I was honored when you chose to be my advisor

ScholarsArchive@OSU

James Baldwin's Pedagogy of Love: A Method for Transforming American Political Thinking and Pedagogy in the Academy

Journey to the Center of GW170817: Bayesian parameter estimation of outflows from binary neutron star mergers

A Reproductive Justice Approach to Understanding Yoruba Women’s Experiences with Early Marriage and Bride Price in Nigeria

Big, Black C%#K: Desire, Race and Masculinity

International Student Perceptions of Campus Services

The Knee That Shook America: A Case Study of Colin Kaepernick and Historical Analysis of Protest

Plant Growth Regulator Combination Effects on Turf-Type and Forage-Type Tall Fescue [Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.] Seed Crops

The Experiences of Student-Athletes from Marginalized Communities Through Critical Dialogic Spaces

Latinx Students in Latinx Fraternities and Sororities

The University Experiences of First-Generation Polynesian Football Players : An Exploratory Study of Cultural Adaptation

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