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The effect of alternating current on the resistance and reactance of iron and steel wires

Creator:: Eckley, Winfield
Abstract:: During the past year the rapid increase in the cost of copper and aluminum has led operating companies to investigate the feasibility of using iron and steel conductors for transmission and distribution purposes where small blocks of power are to be served. This Thesis gives the results of tests on...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

A comparison of the theoretical and practical components of the US and German higher-education systems; what we can learn from the German approach to better prepare our students for ever-changing technologies

Creator:: Brownell, Eugene Baars
Abstract:: The curriculum of technical degrees at higher education institutions in the United States needs to continuously adapt to ever changing technologies. One way to accomplish this is to adopt a more dynamic approach that separates the practical and theoretical components of the university education, and where the student concentrates on...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Characterizing the role of organic compounds in development and symbiosis establishment in Exaiptasia diaphana

Creator:: Rice, Lily A.
Abstract:: Nutrients play a large role in sustaining the symbiotic relationship between the algae and host sea anemone. The endosymbiotic algae provides the host with fixed nitrogen, sugars, and inorganic food sources, while the host provides the algae with shelter and nitrogenous waste. If the anemone does not receive the proper...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Video

Ovarian protein hormones as biomarkers of fertility in dairy cows – Is it an acceptable model to predict infertility in dairy breeds?

Creator:: Lopez, Ruben
Abstract:: Female dairy cattle are particularly prone to infertility/subfertility with pregnancy rates ranging as low as 27% to a high 40%. On average it takes more than one breeding/insemination event for dairy cattle to become pregnant. This results in a loss of the number of calves a female would have per...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Levels Are Reduced by Age, But Do Not Correlate With Pregnancy In Timed-Mated Rhesus Monkey Females (Macaca mulatta)

Creator:: Roth, Maggie
Abstract:: Infertility is an issue affecting millions of women across the globe, yet the causes are not fully understood, and treatment options are often ineffective. The evaluation of reproductive hormones has been a common tool used by fertility clinics as a way to predict the ovarian response to treatment and gain...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Videos for ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, You Can!

Creator:: Curtis, Lorenzo Michael
Abstract:: From my personal experiences, I’ve noticed that Latinx students and families are most receptive to college-related information communicated as anecdotes. Latinx students are among the most poorly represented demographic at universities nationwide, which I believe can be mitigated through calculated efforts to increase collegiate literacy and understanding. This project is...
Resource Type:: Video

Light quality manipulation for the solvent extraction of phycocyanin from Oregon freshwater cyanobacteria

Creator:: Gregor, Katelin
Abstract:: Phycocyanin, a photosynthetic pigment-protein complex produced by cyanobacteria, has critical value in the medical field at high purity. Costs associated with the extraction of this pigment are high, emphasizing the importance of optimal growth conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate potential commercial producers of phycocyanin by evaluating...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Making of a Nonfiction Children’s Book to Introduce the Issue of Banned Books in the United States to Younger Audiences

Creator:: Harris, Natalie
Abstract:: Through the creation of a children’s book, this project aims to educate children and adults about the act of banning books in the United States. This non-fiction picture book targets readers between four and ten years old. Research on the history of book banning and questions about why it happens...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effect of COVID-19 on Interior Design and Architecture and its Application in a Post-Pandemic Workplace

Creator:: Wygal, Rebecca
Abstract:: This research aims to understand the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the workplace, with an emphasis on the design of the physical space. The research uses primarily qualitative data from relevant literature, survey data, and interviews conducted with professionals in the field. The results show that hybrid working...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, You Can! Employing a Personal Testimonio to Show Young Latinx Students and Families That Their Dreams of College are Well Within Reach

Creator:: Curtis, Lorenzo Michael
Abstract:: From my personal experiences, I’ve noticed that Latinx students and families are most receptive to college-related information communicated as anecdotes. Latinx students are among the most poorly represented demographic at universities nationwide, which I believe can be mitigated through calculated efforts to increase collegiate literacy and understanding. This project is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

"These Machines are Alive": An Oral History Exploration of Women Letterpress Printers of the West Coast

Creator:: Betts, Sophia
Abstract:: This project analyzes how women have radically changed the world of western print in the 21st century. To conduct this analysis, I examine a series of oral history interviews that I conducted in 2020 with women printers on the West Coast and employ a critical feminist methodology to study the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Philosophy in Action: Tales and Lessons from Oregon Osteopaths

Creator:: Goss, Lainey
Abstract:: There is great value in understanding the impact that a doctor’s approach to care may have on the experience of the patient. This oral history adds to the body of knowledge that we have about osteopathic medicine and its providers- DOs. It captures real, lived narratives of DOs in Oregon,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Monitoring Insect Pests in Southern Oregon Hemp Farms

Creator:: Perez, Adriana
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Physiological effects of forb and legume pastures on lactating dairy cows as indicated by blood parameters

Creator:: Marr, Kaylee M.
Abstract:: Use of secondary metabolites in legumes and herbs as forage for dairy cattle is tested through analysis of blood parameters including beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), cholesterol, urea, creatinine, haptoglobin, bilirubin, thiol groups and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP). The pasture treatments were grass-based (‘Perun’ festulolium (X Festulolium braunii), ‘Rustler’ tall fescue (Festuca...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Impacts of Environmentally Responsible Engineering (ERE) Concepts in a New First Year Engineering Program

Creator:: Smith, Madelyn
Abstract:: This full research paper explores two factors of increasing importance for first-year university engineering curricula: sustainability and diversity. Over the past fifteen years, many universities in the United States have adjusted their engineering programs in response to these two values expressed by industry, professional organizations, and the Accreditation Board for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Monitoring Resistance in Onion Thrips to Insecticides, Lannate® and Exirel®, in the Treasure Valley of Eastern Oregon and Southwestern Idaho

Creator:: Sanchez, Kevin
Abstract:: To evaluate and monitor insecticide resistance in onion thrips Thrips tabaci on onion (Allium cepa), we conducted a study using three field populations in the Treasure Valley of eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho using the insecticides Lannate (methomyl) and Exirel (cyantraniliprole). To evaluate these two insecticides, biological assays were conducted...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Effects of Contemporary Forest Practices on Stream Nutrients, Temperature, and Periphyton in Small Headwater Streams

Creator:: Pimont, Cedric
Abstract:: Forest harvest practices can impact nutrient concentrations and stream temperatures, altering aquatic ecosystems. To better inform future sustainable forest resource management practices, quantifying the impact of current practices on water quality, particularly in headwater streams is important. In this study, I quantified monthly nitrate-nitrite (N) and orthophosphate (P) concentrations, 7-day...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A Brief Introductory Guide to the Discrimination Faced by the Asian American Community from the 19th Century to the Present

Creator:: Gulbrandson, Tayler
Abstract:: This project will act as a resource in secondary schools and workplaces to help facilitate discussion of discrimination and racially motivated crimes against people in the AAPI community. Decades of oppression have led us to the current oppression of Asian Americans, notably showcased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project highlights...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Analysis of Convolutional Neural Network Image Pre-processing Methods

Creator:: Jacobsen, Matthew
Abstract:: Oceanic plankton have both a large impact on our oceans health and atmo- spheric balance of Co2. The overall health of planktonic life is determined by many physical, chemical, and ecological factors, that drive taxonomic abundances and the relative amount of non-living biomass called detritus. Recent advances in microscopic imaging...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Sustainability of Community Microgrids: Case Studies of Beaverton and Portland, Oregon

Creator:: Butler, Lily
Abstract:: This thesis is one part of a study to compare and contrast 10 different proposals and finished projects for microgrids, and the associated community perceptions and response. It has been posited that microgrids have the potential to improve the resiliency and reliability of the electricity grid. In recent years, there...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

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