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Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Creator:: Boulton, Nicholas M.
Abstract:: The Neutron radiography facility (NRF) at Oregon State University (OSU) has been modified to begin working on the non-destructive evaluation of concrete materials to study the early stages of shrinkage, cracking, and water transport of concrete during the curing process. The objective of this work is to investigate the efficiency...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2017. Title: Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Design, fabrication, and characterization of the laser-imaged natural circulation (LINC) facility

Creator:: Goodrich, Sam S.
Abstract:: Currently there is a great amount of interest in the phenomena of natural circulation as a cooling mechanism for normal operation as well as emergency conditions in nuclear reactors and spent fuel pools. In order to better understand this phenomena for the specific geometry of vertical, heated rods in water,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: facility was designed and constructed at Oregon State University. This facility, named the Laser-Imaged

"I've lived on these streets, and these streets aren't pretty" : The Life Stories of Corvallis Homeless Women

Creator:: Koch, Elizabeth C.
Abstract:: Over two million people experience homelessness in the United States, but homeless people are often marginalized by invisibility and stigmas surrounding poverty within their local communities. This research seeks to amplify the voices of Corvallis area homeless women as a means to understand their everyday lived experiences. Six women residing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Road user understanding of shared lane pavement markings (sharrows) case study - Corvallis, OR

Creator:: Cosma, Ioana
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on shared use lane facilities and road user understanding. Shared use lanes (sharrows) are a common solution for road facilities that are too narrow to accommodate a full bicycle lane and where the local jurisdiction wants to reduce dooring crashes. In recent years, engineers have focused on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

The illicit use of prescription stimulants on college campuses : a theoretical examination

Creator:: Bavarian, Niloofar
Abstract:: The illicit use of prescription stimulants (IUPS) is a critical Public Health problem in the college population that represents a unique form of substance use. Namely, the primary motives for IUPS by college students are academic in nature (e.g., Teter, McCabe, LaGrange, Cranford, & Boyd, 2006), which may explain why...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Niloofar Bavarian A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Bees Associated with Linden (Tilia spp.) Trees and their Susceptibility to Toxic Sugars in Nectar

Creator:: Argoti, Adriana G.
Abstract:: Bees provide critical pollination services to diverse agricultural crops, native plants and trees. Globally, there are reports of bee declines which have been attributed to diseases, exposure to pesticides and changes in land use that are believed to have led to a reduction in foraging resources and nesting habitats for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Occasionally dead bumble bees have been observed under linden trees in western Oregon in the west

Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

Creator:: Sinnott, Christian B.
Abstract:: Rural students have lagged behind non-rural students in matriculation into higher education, as well as in completion of four-year degrees. The current studies sought to investigate academic readiness, academic performance, and psychological differences between rural and non-rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: -rural students at Oregon State University. Rural and non-rural students were compared during spring

Negotiating Social Identity within the Oregon State University Polo Club

Creator:: Hanna, Erika L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine how members of the Oregon State University polo team negotiate aspects of their social identity. Over the course of the 2011-2012 school year, 15 interviews and 30 hours of observations were conducted. From the data, five overarching themes were identified: inclusion as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Title: Negotiating Social Identity within the Oregon State University Polo Club. Abstract approved

The Hijab and Muslim Women in a Western Society : Motivation, Modifications, and Well-being

Creator:: Maqsood, Elham Nour Ahmad
Abstract:: The primary purpose of the present study is to explore the effect of wearing the hijab in a Western society on Muslim women’s well-being, their motivation to wear it, and the different modifications that they have made on their hijabs. To investigate the relationship between the hijab and Muslim women’s...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Muslim women who live in Corvallis, Oregon. Four of these women are over 50 years old and wear the

Voices within a gray world : an evaluation of Oregon State University's sexual and dating violence prevention curriculum

Creator:: McClure, Stephanie L.
Abstract:: With the reauthorization of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act all Title IV higher education institutions will now be required to provide "primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students." Yet, more research is needed to find prevention programs that are effective (White House Task Force to Protect Students...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Voices within a Gray World: An Evaluation of Oregon State

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Commissioning of the NDDL-40 Neutron Detection System at Oregon State University

Design, fabrication, and characterization of the laser-imaged natural circulation (LINC) facility

"I've lived on these streets, and these streets aren't pretty" : The Life Stories of Corvallis Homeless Women

Road user understanding of shared lane pavement markings (sharrows) case study - Corvallis, OR

The illicit use of prescription stimulants on college campuses : a theoretical examination

Bees Associated with Linden (Tilia spp.) Trees and their Susceptibility to Toxic Sugars in Nectar

Investigating Differences between Rural and Non-rural Students

Negotiating Social Identity within the Oregon State University Polo Club

The Hijab and Muslim Women in a Western Society : Motivation, Modifications, and Well-being

Voices within a gray world : an evaluation of Oregon State University's sexual and dating violence prevention curriculum

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