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Old McDonald had a Microscope: The Impact of Research Spending on U.S. Agricultural Productivity

Creator:: Rietmann, Benjamin J.
Abstract:: The United States is a global leader in agricultural productivity. Much of its productivity growth can be attributed to public investments in agricultural research and development, starting in the 19th century and continuing until today. Past studies have shown high returns to agricultural research investments, but publicly funded agricultural research...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Dr. Jeff Riemer The United States is a global leader in agricultural

The Dynamic Field of Genetic Counseling and How Students Can Best Prepare Themselves

Creator:: Bauder, Malia V.
Abstract:: Genetic counseling, a healthcare profession centered on communicating genetic information to patients and helping them understand it, has been rapidly evolving with the development of genetic sequencing and editing technology over the past decades. Consequently, future and current genetic counselors must address societal and ethical implications, as well as historical...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: million, of people living in the United States had no access to health insurance at any point during the

The Gender Wage Gap and Education

Creator:: Nordin, Bri
Abstract:: Does the wage gap exist in careers that require higher levels of educational attainment? Research indicates that, on average, women make around 80% of what men earn. This study aims to investigate the relationship between educational attainment and the magnitude of the wage gap. Due to the differences in gender...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: 1980s, significant strides have been made in closing the gender wage gap in the United States, however

Examining Participation and Representation in the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force

Creator:: Kurtz, Allison D.
Abstract:: This study seeks to examine the participation and representation of stakeholders involved in the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force during their first year, culminating in the publishing of their Year One Report and Recommendations for actions with the goal of moving the Southern Resident killer whales toward recovery. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: classified as endangered since 2005 in the United States and since 2003 in Canada after experiencing a

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Creator:: Pivec, Mikayla
Abstract:: The goal of my thesis is to (a) help reveal to the Corvallis community who comprises this local population and (b) to share with local resource agencies what potential gaps are present from the perspectives of the homeless individuals who call Corvallis home. We interviewed eight (8) individuals who have...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the United States. Of that figure, roughly 36,907 (6%) are children, 47,725 (8%) are veterans, and

Creating a Climate for Inclusion in Hospital Settings

Creator:: Tiffin, Rylie G.
Abstract:: In this paper we investigate how hospitals can create a more inclusive climate in their organizations that can foster an environment where all employees and, in turn, patients feel welcome. We ask the question of whether it is leaders or employees that have the agency to create this climate that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Evaluation of the Critical Aspects of Sex Education Programs for the Improvement of Student Health and Wellbeing

Creator:: Brown, Juliana D.
Abstract:: Sex education plays a critical role in the development of youth sexual health and wellbeing. An ideal program is taught with honesty in an inclusive and respectful environment where students learn strategies to lower their risk of unwanted sexual outcomes, communication skills to build and navigate relationships, and necessary knowledge...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: controversial political topic in the United States. It is critical that children and young adults learn about

The Dental Fluoridation Potential of Drinking Water

Creator:: Renyer, Karissa N.
Abstract:: Water fluoridation is considered one of the top ten greatest health achievements of the twentieth century due to its effectiveness in reducing the prevalence of dental caries. However, despite extensive research on the subject, there is little information currently available about how the constituents of drinking water affect the uptake...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and the United States affect fluoridation of nano-hydroxyapatite

Assessing variation in coyote (Canis latrans) diet across three sagebrush steppe sites with different levels of juniper encroachment

Creator:: Kendall, Zachary D.
Abstract:: Juniper (Juniperus spp.) encroachment into the sagebrush steppe ecoregion is one of the main causes of sagebrush degradation and can alter the understory vegetative community by outcompeting native shrubs and grasses, which reduces the available forage and cover for small mammals. Coyotes (Canis latrans) are generalist, omnivorous predators in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: southwest United States, but which have significantly expanded their geographic 11 range across

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Old McDonald had a Microscope: The Impact of Research Spending on U.S. Agricultural Productivity

The Dynamic Field of Genetic Counseling and How Students Can Best Prepare Themselves

The Gender Wage Gap and Education

Examining Participation and Representation in the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force

How Can We Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness? Assessing Resource Strengths and Needs from First-Hand Accounts

Creating a Climate for Inclusion in Hospital Settings

Evaluation of the Critical Aspects of Sex Education Programs for the Improvement of Student Health and Wellbeing

The Dental Fluoridation Potential of Drinking Water

Assessing variation in coyote (Canis latrans) diet across three sagebrush steppe sites with different levels of juniper encroachment

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