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Urinary excretion of the mycotoxins lolitrem B and lysergic acid in cattle consuming perennial ryegrass straw over 56 days

Creator:: Neumann, Persia, Duringer, Jennifer M., and Craig, A. Morrie
Abstract:: Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) hay is an important source of forage for a variety of livestock species, and is most common in cool, coastal climates such as the Pacific Northwest. An endophyte fungus called Neotyphodium lolii frequently colonizes this grass to promote insect resistance, drought tolerance, and growth enhancement without...
Resource Type:: Poster

Visual Search Patterns and Behavior of Left Turning Bicyclists at Roadway Intersections: A Field Study

Creator:: Burns, Patrick O.
Abstract:: This research effort considers bicyclist’s left-turn behavior at roadway intersections with varying levels of traffic control; specifically, seeking to address the question where do bicyclists look to acquire information. A demographic comparison was made to determine if factors such as gender or experience influence the nature of how a bicyclist...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The steps taken to design, select, and manufacture a shoe press for a small shoe manufacturing company

Creator:: Albassam, Mishal
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to research, design and build a shoe press for a local company called Soft Star Shoes. Soft Star Shoes were looking for different ways to replace their barging process, which is the process of attaching the rubber sole of the shoe to the upper...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Comparison of Canine Spermatozoa Motility, Morphology, and RNA Integrity Using Three Different Cell Purification Solutions

Creator:: Hegedus, Rachel M.
Abstract:: Transcriptome gene expression studies of sperm RNA have been utilized in a variety of different species to investigate causes of male infertility. Previous research investigators have optimized cell separation and RNA isolation techniques for each species of interest. To date, no study has been completed for dogs. The objective of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Appearance and Exam Performance

Creator:: Anderson, Casey Lane
Abstract:: This undergraduate honors thesis was designed to investigate the relationship between students’ appearances and their college exam performance. The hypothesis was that if a student wears clothing that causes him or her to feel fashionable, professional, attractive, or otherwise well put together, then that student will earn higher marks on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Identification of Ophiostoma novo-ulmi subsp. americana from Portland Elms

Creator:: Au, Benjamin
Abstract:: Dutch elm disease (DED) is a disease of elm trees caused by three species of Ascomycota fungi: Ophiostoma ulmi, Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, and Ophiostoma himal-ulmi. There are also two subspecies of O. novo-ulmi: subsp. americana and subsp. novo-ulmi. The pathogen is spread by bark beetles, which inhabit and traverse different elms....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of the 2014 Side-Pods for the Global Formula Racing Vehicle

Creator:: Volk, Austin R.
Abstract:: For many years, engine overhearing has been the major cause for vehicle breakdowns and engine malfunctions for most teams in Endurance events at Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Series competitions. Additionally, with a growing importance of aerodynamics to the overall success of the Global Formula Racing at these events,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Design and Manufacture of a Solar-Powered Snow Melter for Making Potable Water on Mt. Rainier.

Creator:: Hopple, Whitney K.
Abstract:: Every Spring and Summer, thousands of climbers attempt to summit Mt. Rainier. Many of them stop at Camp Muir, a base camp at 10,000 feet, where they can use restrooms, camp overnight, or refill water bottles before continuing their climb. Camp Muir currently uses a gas system to melt snow...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf Region Oil Spill: Educational Modules and Methods for Long-Term Remediation

Creator:: Oldenkamp, Audrey G.
Abstract:: On April 20th, 2010 the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico malfunctioned leading to a 4.9 million barrel oil spill. The released oil affected marine life, coastal ecosystems, and the economic framework of the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf spill spurred research on absorbent materials and engineering...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Investigating Relationships between Outdoor Recreation Activities, EnvironmentalWorldviews, and Place of Residence

Creator:: Finn, Elliott Chad
Abstract:: Some evidence suggests a connection between outdoor recreation participation and stronger environmental worldviews. This study finds little evidence supporting participation in outdoor recreation activities and stronger environmental worldviews and some evidence supporting a weak connection between appreciative outdoor recreation and stronger environmental worldviews. Additionally, the study documents greater participation in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Exploring Chromodomain Genes in the Fungus Fusarium graminearum Through Targeted Genetic Manipulation

Creator:: Peters, Alec
Abstract:: DNA segments in the fungus Fusarium graminearum were identified as possible genes encoding for chromodomain proteins (CDPs), and targeted for genetic manipulation. Targeted single-gene deletion strains, as wells as GFP-S tag fusion strains, were generated from wildtype F. graminearum protoplasts, and verified strains were screened for phenotypic differences, such as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A Hybrid-Dynamic Transition Phase for High Mix Low Volume Small-and-Medium Manufacturers

Creator:: Girod, Olivia J.
Abstract:: SMEs with high-mix and low-volume (HMLV) operations face special challenges when implementing lean manufacturing practices due to scarcity of resources and ever changing market conditions. This is especially critical for manufacturers that need to deliver orders to a high variety of customers with varying time response requirements. The objective of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Characterization of a Novel Metalloprotease Secreted by the Type II Secretion System in Vibrio cholerae

Creator:: Park, Bo R.
Abstract:: Vibrio cholerae, a Gram-negative bacterium, is the etiological agent of cholera. V. cholerae shuttles between the human host and the aquatic reservoir, where it associates with marine organisms such as copepods and vertebrate fish. The bacteria use the Type II Secretion System (T2SS) to release proteins that facilitate V. cholerae...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Creating a Portrait of the Ideal Physician

Creator:: French, Kellie M.
Abstract:: Key words: Physician, medicine, patients, doctor, healthcare, medical ethics
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Ernesto "Che" Guevara : An Analysis of What the Argentine Revolutionary Truly Personified and the Accuracy of Representation in American Culture

Creator:: Judd, Grace I.
Abstract:: It is no doubt that the face of Ernesto "Che" Guevara is recognized globally as it appears on currency, merchandise, at protest marches, and in art. However, there is little agreement on what this handsome face represents or what the Argentine revolutionary fought for. Some view Guevara as a humanitarian...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Interaction of Design Factors in the Truckload Relay Network Design with Mixed Fleet Dispatching Problem

Creator:: Jenks, Christopher L.
Abstract:: Truckload carriers operating under a Point-To-Point (PtP) dispatching method seek to minimize miles driven with empty loads. This results in driving tours keeping drivers away from their homes for weeks at a time causing high turnover rates industry wide. One proposed solution combines Relay Network dispatching with existing PtP. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Promote Mental Health Services among U.S. Latin@s

Creator:: Tolmach, Oresta S.
Abstract:: Although U.S. Latin@s are more affected by major depressive disorder than non-Latin@ whites, they are less likely to utilize mental health services. The purpose of this project is to create a children’s book that promotes the utilization of mental health services among U.S. Latin@s with major depressive disorder. This book...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Impact of Income Generating Programs at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Creator:: McDowell, Dylan
Abstract:: The newest pilot project at Tarangire National Park (TAR) is Income Generating Programs (IGP) where community groups organize themselves around an activity that earns income. TAR initiated the project by paying for ten members from each of the three existing community groups on the park’s northern end and fifteen members...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs While Trying to Innovate Using Public Display of Music Rights

Creator:: Moss, Annelise H.
Abstract:: This study outlines the challenges an entrepreneur faces when trying to innovate using public display of music rights. Public display of music rights are the licenses an individual or business needs to play music for a group of people larger than your immediate family either inside your home or in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Mono-substituted isopropylated triaryl phosphate, a major component of Firemaster 550, is anAHR agonist that exhibits AHR-independent cardiotoxicity in zebrafish

Creator:: Gerlach, Cory V.
Abstract:: Firemaster 550 (FM550) is an additive flame retardant mixture used within polyurethane foam and is increasingly found in house dust and the environment due to leaching. In this study, we sought to investigate mono-substituted isopropylated triaryl phosphate (mITP), a major component of FM550, which has been shown to cause cardiotoxicity...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Honors College Thesis

Traditional Native American Healing in Modern Medicine

Creator:: Faulkner, Jaime E.
Abstract:: From the formation of reservations, Native Americans have faced many difficulties and continue to deal with cultural barriers today. Particularly within a medical setting, there is a worldview disconnect between western medicine and traditional Native healing. It would be useful to interview Native pupils to learn about their uses of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Knowledge Management and Organization of the Design/Build/Fly Competition and the Capstone Senior Design Class

Creator:: Royce, Anna M.
Abstract:: The Oregon State University chapter of American Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics competed in the Design/Build/Fly competition for the second time during the 2013/2014 school year. This chapter began at Oregon State in 2012 and still lacks an organized management system for the Design/Build/Fly team that could allow OSU to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Spirituality in Medicine: The Physician’s Perspective

Creator:: Soto, Tiffany A.
Abstract:: Many public opinion surveys indicate that patients desire an open dialogue on spirituality/religion with their physicians. What role does spirituality play in the physician/patient relationship and in what contexts do these conversations arise? What do physicians think about the appropriateness of such discussions? Because the role of spirituality in clinical...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effects of Xanthohumol on Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Rats

Creator:: Moreno Luna, Arlyn Y.
Abstract:: 2014 Library Undergraduate Research Award winner
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The accumulation of mitochondrial DNA deletions as Caenorhabditis elegans ages

Creator:: Thompson, Emily J.
Abstract:: Though previous genetic research studies performed on Caenorhabditis elegans found that high levels of endogenous oxidative stress resulted in decreased health, and that mitochondrial DNA deletions accumulated with age in these organisms, no studies have been conducted to link these two separate findings. This study correlated these separate results by...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A population viability analysis of the Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Peterson, Erin
Abstract:: The Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) is a small minnow (Family: Cyprinidae) endemic to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In 1993, the Oregon chub was listed as endangered because of habitat loss and predation and competition by nonnative fishes. Conservation efforts by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and other agencies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Exploring the neuroprotective mechanism of poly-ICLC preconditioning against oxygenglucose deprivation in the in vitro blood-brain barrier model

Creator:: Turina, Claire B.
Abstract:: The preconditioning agent poly-ICLC has recently been shown to protect against cerebral injury in the mouse model, when administered systemically prior to ischemic insult. However, the mechanism by which poly-ICLC provides neuroprotection is currently unknown, but it has been shown to protect against ischemia-induced bloodbrain barrier (BBB) disruption. Inflammation contributes...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Impact of The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows MentorshipRelationship

Creator:: Samai, Jenesis
Abstract:: Mentoring can have a great impact on students during their higher education career. This influential role of mentors can be found valuable for a wide variety of populations, and has specifically monumental influences for underrepresented students. The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) aims to facilitate the mentor-mentee relationship for historically...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Physical Activity and Motor Skills in Children with Disabilities

Creator:: Cowgill, Lisa Michelle
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity level and motor skill proficiency in school-aged children ages 9-18 with developmental disabilities. Physical activity level was assessed using Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometers, which participants wore for all hours of the day for seven days. Motor skill proficiency...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effect of physical activity with family dog on gross motor skills of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Creator:: Winden, Haylee, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Cerebral palsy is a permanent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects physical activity level as well as perception and cognition and is often accompanied by secondary disorders (Rosenbaum, 2006). In order to gain the most health benefits, research shows that meeting the physical activity requirements of strength and cardiorespiratory training should be...
Resource Type:: Poster

Comparative Growth Study of Toxic and Non-Toxic Microcystis aeruginosa Strains under Oxidative Stress Conditions

Creator:: Rajput, Neil
Abstract:: Toxic cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater sources are of increasing concern due to the production of toxins that pose a threat to human health. Both toxic and non-toxic strains of Microcystis aeruginosa cohabitate with one-another, in vivo. However, environmental conditions play a large role in determining the dominance of toxic or...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Challenge of Finding Where SOD Gets Zinc : Identifying Novel Techniques to Recombinantly Express Metallothionein

Creator:: West, Nick
Abstract:: Presentation entitled : The Challenge of Finding Where SOD Gets Zinc: Identifying Novel Techniques to Recombinantly Express Metallothionein / by Nick B. West, Joseph Beckman and Daniel Sudakin
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Bold and the Beautiful

Creator:: Kinser, Riley W.
Abstract:: This study looks at whether two physical characteristics, physical attractiveness and perceived competence, have an impact on student analysts finding large discrepancies between current price and target price. Equity reports published online by undergraduate and MBA students involved in student investment clubs and portfolio management classes are combined with pictures...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Identification of potential new biomarkers of oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (OPAH) exposures in zebrafish.

Creator:: Swanson, Annika J.
Abstract:: Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) are a class of environmentally prevalent compounds with little known information on their effect in vivo. In a recent study conducted using zebrafish as a model, 38 OPAHs were screened for toxicity. This investigation focuses on two of these OPAHs, 7,12-B[a]AQ and BEZO. Both 7,12-B[a]AQ...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Calpain 2 Cleavage of Akt in Glioblastoma Multiforme

Creator:: Zhang, Justin
Abstract:: Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that has extremely poor prognoses with a 5 year survival rate of less than 5%. The low survival rates of glioblastoma patients is attributed to glioblastoma cells being extremely resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy as well as being very invasive. We previously identified calpain...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effects of Channel and Ratchet Geometry on Passive Pumping in an Open-ended channel Configuration

Creator:: Daniels, Mitchell A.
Abstract:: Modern electronics have created increased demand for innovative cooling solutions. Typical forced convective cooling systems consist of pumps that circulate cooling fluid. However pumps can be unwieldy for many applications. This research is a continuation of work done at Oregon State University and Auburn University on the passive pumping of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Lionfish Prey Preference between Native Basslets

Creator:: Anderson, Emily R.
Abstract:: The lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a successful invasive predator with large impacts on native fish populations in the western Atlantic. Lionfish predation may affect competition between prey species so it is important to understand whether lionfish display preferences between prey species. I investigated lionfish and native graysby grouper prey preference...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Evidence for the Potential Hybridization of Ammophila breviligulata and Ammophila arenaria in the Pacific Northwest.

Creator:: Borland, Joshua J.
Abstract:: Coastal dunes are dynamic and unique ecosystems. On the Pacific coast, dunes are generally dominated by the beach grasses, Ammophila breviligulata and Ammophila arenaria, two invasive species introduced in the early 1900’s to stabilize sand and create foredunes that serve to protect people who live behind them. Recently, a novel...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A Historical Reflection of Cultural Factors Inhibiting American Healthcare Reform

Creator:: Leathers, James S.
Abstract:: Past healthcare reform has been blinded by the presence of competing philosophies and ideologies that ultimately yielded ineffective compromises or short-terms solutions. With the ever-shifting political and economic landscapes, the future of our nation’s healthcare is in great peril. This paper is a meta-analysis on obstructions to healthcare reform that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Methods for Eliciting Adoption of Alternative Agricultural Practices : Application to Climate Change

Creator:: Burkum, Kelsey
Abstract:: As the climate conditions in regions shift, research seeks to gain more understanding of agricultural producers’ behavioral choices specifically in relation to climate change and alternative practices. This research aims to compare elicitation tools to find the most appropriate method to elicit agricultural producers’ choices and attitudes toward changing production...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Thermoelectric Characterization of SiliconWafers and Cu₁₂Sb₄S₁₃ Variant Thin Films

Creator:: Snyder, Rodney Austin
Abstract:: The Van der Pauw method for transport measurements of conductivity and carrier concentration were tested on indium-tin-oxide (ITO) films and silicon wafers, and then implemented on Cu10xAgxZn2Sb4S13 thin films. ITO was used as a test case for high temperature transport measurements because it a well characterized semi-metal. The mobility of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Ethical Considerations of Transgenic Biotechnology as a Tool to Address Global Food Insecurity : Implementation and Regulation in Developing Countries

Creator:: Stepper, Shelby Ann
Abstract:: Transgenic biotechnology holds enormous potential as a tool to address global food insecurity. Transgenic food crops have been shown to increase food availability and food system security by incorporating disease, pesticide and drought resistance. Production costs of transgenic crops are lower due to the reduced need for costly pesticides and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Comparative toxicological assessment of PAMAM and thiophosphoryl dendrimers using embryonic zebrafish.

Creator:: Pryor, Joseph Brian
Abstract:: Dendrimers are well-defined, polymeric nanomaterials currently being investigated for their biomedical applications. Initially, higher generation (size) dendrimers were of interest because of their drug carrying capacity. However, increased generation was associated with increased toxicity. The objective of the present study was to investigate the role of surface charge and generation...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Isotopic Analysis of Diet Specificity in the Chisel-toothed Kangaroo Rat, Dipodomys microps

Creator:: Guerre, Megan E.
Abstract:: Rapid changes in global climate have put many species at risk, particularly niche specialists. The Chisel-toothed kangaroo rat, Dipodomys microps, is thought to specialize on the desert shrub Atriplex confertifolia. Because of this close relationship, D. microps was presumed to have tracked the shrub as its distribution shifted south during...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Designing for the Future : A Generalized Software Architecture for Virtual Labs

Creator:: Thompson, Kyle B.
Abstract:: In recent years, simulated laboratory experiences have become more prevalent in educational curricula. These simulations, called virtual labs, can enable learning in ways that are not limited by physical constraints. The development of virtual labs is often ad hoc, resulting in unnecessary, repetitive work. The purpose of this thesis is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Permeability of Various Thyroid Hormone Derivatives and Discovery of a Novel Metabolite

Creator:: Kirkemo, Lisa
Abstract:: In this investigation, six different endogenous thyroid hormone derivatives—T₄, T₃, TA₄, TA₃, T₁-Amine, and N-Acetylated T₁-Amine—were tested to gain insight into their permeability coefficients and efflux ratios across a monolayer of Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK II) cells. The results indicate that T₃ and T₄ were unable to traverse the membrane...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Population structure and genetic variation in the Hawaiian Opakapaka (Pristipomoides filamentosus): Evidence of a genetic bottleneck in offspring of a captive broodstock

Creator:: Meltvedt, Ariana
Abstract:: The Hawaiian Archipelago is a biologically diverse environment with dynamic interactions between human and biological populations. Political, social, and scientific communities are placing importance on sustainable management of fisheries resources throughout the islands. Many economically important bottomfish in Hawaii have declined in population size due to anthropogenic and environmental pressures....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Development of a Framework for Analyzing the Effects of a Micro Pin Fin Array on the Catalytic Combustion of Hydrogen in Micro-channels

Creator:: Walters, Eric M.
Abstract:: An experimental framework for investigation of the effects of Micro Pin Fin Arrays (MPFA) on the fuel oxidation efficiency of catalytic combustion is presented in this thesis. Complete combustion of the fuel is essential for operation at maximum efficiency and high standards of environmental cleanliness desired in existing microscale combustion...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Development and Implementation of Interactive Virtual Laboratories

Creator:: Bowen, Alec S.
Abstract:: The Interactive Virtual Laboratories (IVLs) are a series of two-dimensional simulations designed to help students conceptually learn difficult concepts in thermodynamics. Three studies were performed to help elucidate how the IVLs affect student learning. In the first study, eight students were observed while completing one of the IVLs. The students...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Functionalization of Poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) for Nanoelectromechanical Devices

Creator:: McConnell, Chelsea A.
Abstract:: Innovative nanoelectromechanical switches (NEMS) have the prospects to reduce device actuation voltages as compared to traditional semiconductor devices. Current research on NEMS seeks to avoid irreversible adhesion at the nanoscopic level, which results in device failure. Minimizing leakage currents and increasing device longevity are additional goals of this approach. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

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