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Two Advances in Practical Alternative Energy: Thermotolerant Hydrogenase Concentration and Methane Hydrate Grain Size Proxies.

Creator:: Sullivan, Nichole D.
Abstract:: Methane hydrates and biohydrogen are two disparate subjects that are of interest in the growing field of alternative energy research. However, before commercial use becomes a viable option, each has challenges that need to be overcome. Methane hydrates require large investments of time and capital to locate. In this thesis,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Optimal parts configuration, construction and setup of an economical digital home media center

Creator:: Provancher, Jon J.
Abstract:: Designing and building a home Media Center can be a daunting task given the multitude of available options and configurations. The goal of this project is to build a home Media Center, and in the process, create a guide that a less technically knowledgeable person could use to build their...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Design of a Process Independent Tool for the Creation of On-Chip Serial Test Interfaces

Creator:: Edmonds, Christopher D.
Abstract:: The push towards higher performing and more sensitive mixed signal circuitry has required the parallel development of increasingly more complex and sensitive test and calibration harnesses. Current off-chip methods of test and calibration may require higher pin counts or induce unwanted parasitic interference. In this thesis, the design of a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Microbial Abundance and Community Analysis in Devil’s Hole, Harrington Sound, Bermuda

Creator:: Denman, Carmen C.
Abstract:: Microbial activity within elevated CO2 and oxygen depleted environments changes with density driven stratification overturn in the seasonally anoxic region of Devil’s Hole, Bermuda. The temperature gradient developed during the summer months creates a natural laboratory to study bacterial and virus population density and microbial community dynamics in the anoxic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Effectiveness of cTRAIN Computer-Based Programs in Occupational Psychology and its Sociological Implications

Creator:: McNamara, Allison
Abstract:: Pesticides can often be toxic and for this reason their methods and quantities of application are extremely regulated. Pesticide applicators are at risk of permanently damaging their health from exposure to pesticides. In order to ensure that these employees have the proper information to protect themselves, they are required to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Phase Separation in Microscale Convective Boiling

Creator:: Lewis, Kevin Terrence
Abstract:: It is hypothesized that extracting the vapor from two-phase flow in a microchannel will result in a lowered pressure drop required to drive the flow. The goal of this thesis is to construct an experimental device that will test this hypothesis by comparing a number of phase separating test conditions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Design and Implementation of an Automated Star Tracking System

Creator:: Stark, Colin
Abstract:: An Automated Star Tracking System was designed and built for an undergraduate senior design project. The system was designed as a portable and easy to use means of tracking celestial objects, and is usable for a variety of both personal and professional purposes. The project was built around exploring the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Correlation of NE 1545 expression and cell size in Nitrosomonas europaea exposed to a suite of aromatic hydrocarbons

Creator:: Gilroy, Caslin Anne
Abstract:: Ammonia oxidizing bacteria, including Nitrosomonas europaea, are inhibited by aromatic hydrocarbons which can be found in wastewater treatment plants. In recent studies, changes have been observed in N. europaea cell size upon exposure to benzene, but not toluene. Additionally, NE 1545, a gene proposed to be involved in fatty acid...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Flux Balance Analysis of Synechocystis PCC 6803.

Creator:: Elder, Robert M.
Abstract:: In order to improve photosynthetic hydrogen production, initial work has begun on a flux balance analysis of Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803, a model H2-producing organism. The mathematical model developed includes reactions relevant to photoautotrophic growth: glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, the Calvin cycle, the photosynthetic electron transport chain, the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Structural Similarities and Differences in Tropone and Tropolone: Gas-Phase Electron Diffraction Study

Creator:: Titus, Eric J.
Abstract:: The method of gas-phase electron diffraction is a very useful tool for determining the geometry of a molecule in the gas-phase to a high degree of accuracy. In this thesis, the structures of tropone and tropolone, which are similar molecules that are both based on a 7-carbon ring, were investigated...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Microbial Abundance and Community Analysis in Devil’s Hole, Harrington Sound, Bermuda

Creator:: Denman, Carmen C.
Abstract:: Microbial activity within elevated CO2 and oxygen depleted environments changes with density driven stratification overturn in the seasonally anoxic region of Devil’s Hole, Bermuda. The temperature gradient developed during the summer months creates a natural laboratory to study bacterial and virus population density and microbial community dynamics in the anoxic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Characterization of BaCuSF Thin Films Grown in Excess Copper, by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Creator:: DeBlander, Evan F.
Abstract:: Thin films of the p-type semiconductor, barium copper sulfide fluoride (BaCuSF) were deposited using pulsed laser deposition. Similar p-type conductivity in Cu2O is caused by copper vacancies. Addition of copper dopant is proposed as a method for filling the copper vacancies in BaCuSF. The films are characterized to determine quality...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Lanthanum Sulfide Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Nanocluster Deposition

Creator:: Coussens, Nathaniel J.
Abstract:: Lanthanum sulfide film was deposited on silicon dioxide substrate by pumping aqueous LaCl3∙7H2O and Na2S∙9H2O solutions into a T-mixer. After mixing, residence time was manipulated to adjust lanthanum sulfide deposition rate. Lanthanum sulfide films were created on silicon dioxide substrate at room temperature, 60 °C, and at 100 °C. Lanthanum...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effects of Hypoxia on Survival and Growth of Barnacle Larvae Off the Oregon Coast

Creator:: Amstutz, Amanda C.
Abstract:: In recent years off the United States Oregon coast severe hypoxic events have resulted in areas of mass vertebrate and invertebrate species mortality known as dead zones. Creation of dead zones and alteration of community species composition in response to inner shelf hypoxic conditions have been observed annually from 2002...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Common Factors that Affect Aesthetics in Bridge Design

Creator:: Coe, Jennifer J.
Abstract:: Aesthetics should be emphasized as much as possible in a design project without exceeding scope, budget, or schedule to satisfy the stakeholders involved. There is a rising trend of increased emphasis on aesthetics. This trend of using various techniques to help structures blend in or contribute to the surrounding environment...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Girls on the Run: A Program Evaluation

Creator:: Carson, Ann M.
Abstract:: In an increasing sedentary society, it is becoming even more important to encourage adolescent girls to participate and value physical activity. This document provides a study grounded in scholarly research exploring issues of importance to the promotion and implementation of programs relevant to motivating girls to be physically active, specifically...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

High Resolution Spectroscopy of Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane

Creator:: Martin, Matthew A.
Abstract:: The strained carbon ring, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, was synthesized by a reaction between 1-(phenylsulfanyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane, prepared from propellane, and Raney nickel. Infrared spectra were recorded at a resolution of 0.0015 cm-1, a resolution significantly better than previous measurements, 0.06 cm-1. A single fundamental band was analyzed to determine the ground state and excited...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Millennials and Voting

Creator:: Mather, Stephanie J.
Abstract:: The current generation of youth, sometimes called Millennials, has had a reputation of political apathy. However, in recent years, youth voter numbers have gone up. If an individual or organization wanted to continue this trend of increased youth political participation, I wanted to explore the areas that could support or...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Factors Contributing to the Development of Body Fat In Growing Boys and Girls

Creator:: Lovemark, Courtney
Abstract:: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents continues to rise and is considered a major public health problem. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the contributions of sport participation, and calcium intake (controlling for mean energy intake, sex, and maturation status) on the development of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Surfactant Effects on Adsorption of Recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) at the Air-Water Interface

Creator:: Gray, Warren D.
Abstract:: The primary goal was to characterize the adsorption of a recombinant therapeutic protein in the presence of selected surfactant species at the air-water interface. For this purpose, dynamic interfacial tensiometry was used to determine the surface tension kinetics exhibited by protein solutions containing either Tween 80 or the poly[ethylene oxide]-...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Two Advances in Practical Alternative Energy: Thermotolerant Hydrogenase Concentration and Methane Hydrate Grain Size Proxies.

Optimal parts configuration, construction and setup of an economical digital home media center

Design of a Process Independent Tool for the Creation of On-Chip Serial Test Interfaces

Microbial Abundance and Community Analysis in Devil’s Hole, Harrington Sound, Bermuda

The Effectiveness of cTRAIN Computer-Based Programs in Occupational Psychology and its Sociological Implications

Phase Separation in Microscale Convective Boiling

Design and Implementation of an Automated Star Tracking System

Correlation of NE 1545 expression and cell size in Nitrosomonas europaea exposed to a suite of aromatic hydrocarbons

Flux Balance Analysis of Synechocystis PCC 6803.

Structural Similarities and Differences in Tropone and Tropolone: Gas-Phase Electron Diffraction Study

Microbial Abundance and Community Analysis in Devil’s Hole, Harrington Sound, Bermuda

Characterization of BaCuSF Thin Films Grown in Excess Copper, by Pulsed Laser Deposition

Lanthanum Sulfide Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Nanocluster Deposition

Effects of Hypoxia on Survival and Growth of Barnacle Larvae Off the Oregon Coast

Common Factors that Affect Aesthetics in Bridge Design

Girls on the Run: A Program Evaluation

High Resolution Spectroscopy of Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane

Millennials and Voting

Factors Contributing to the Development of Body Fat In Growing Boys and Girls

Surfactant Effects on Adsorption of Recombinant Factor VIII (rFVIII) at the Air-Water Interface

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