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Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

Creator:: Clampitt, Sarah N.
Abstract:: Beginning in 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic contributed to an increase in housing insecurity among college students. As awareness around homelessness has increased, so has research aimed at better understanding the causes of homelessness and housing insecurity among college students, as well as opportunities to better support economic access to higher...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A

The Skeleton in the Closet: An Historic Forensic Case from Scio, Oregon

Creator:: Alapisco, Dawn Marie
Abstract:: In August of 2011, Jenny Minten came across an old coffin, complete with a skeleton, in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Scio lodge. After it was determined that the skeleton did not represent a modern forensic case, the remains were donated to the Oregon State University Anthropology Department....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney Abstract

“Only a little longer, right?” : oral histories of the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble during the COVID-19 pandemic

Creator:: Gibbs, Madeline
Abstract:: Music performance and education faced unique barriers during the COVID-19 global pandemic which made it nearly impossible to effectively implement online learning. To better understand these barriers and what improvements might be made during future pandemics that entail periods of isolation, I collected the oral histories of eight Oregon State...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: “Only a little longer, right?”: Oral Histories of the

When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative Analysis

Creator:: Tyler, Kylie A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to examine how trauma can be manifested during birth, as well as the tools non-clinical labor support professionals called doulas can provide. I aimed to analyze the first-hand experiences of two mothers with a history of trauma, taking note of the perceived benefits of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative

Effects of ocean acidification on growth rate, calcified tissue, and behavior of the juvenile ochre sea star, Pisaster ochraceus

Creator:: Britsch, Melissa L.
Abstract:: Anthropogenically-induced increases in the acidity of the ocean have the potential to seriously harm marine calcifying organisms by decreasing the availability of carbonate (CO32−) used to make shells. I tested the effects of lowered pH on juvenile Pisaster ochraceus, an intertidal sea star and keystone predator in the eastern Pacific...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: tissue, and behavior of the juvenile ochre sea star, Pisaster ochraceus. by Melissa Linn

The Creation of a Bilingual Children's Book to Promote Breastfeeding to Acculturating Latin@s

Creator:: Newgard, Jessica Lorraine
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to write a children’s book that promotes breastfeeding to acculturating Latin@s. María’s Mamá’s Milk or La leche de la mamá de María is about a little girl named María whose mother is about to give birth. María wonders what the new baby will eat,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Promote Breastfeeding to Acculturating Latin@s. Abstract

Parenting While Being a University Student During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Oral History Project

Creator:: Patubo, Kyle C.
Abstract:: Student parents are a growing population within college and university campuses. Though their numbers continue to grow, there is no proportionate growth in resources from the universities that are available to them. Issues like this and others that student parents face due to their unique identity were amplified in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney Student parents are a growing population within college and university campuses

Perinatal Care and The Transition to Telehealth During COVID-19: A Metasynthesis

Creator:: Lofts, Annabel
Abstract:: The emergence of the 2019 coronavirus disease drove the rapid implementation of telehealth in maternal healthcare services in the United States (US) and globally. To protect providers and patients, states across the US incorporated telecommunications technology to substitute traditional in-person care for many aspects of perinatal care, for low- and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: During COVID-19: A Metasynthesis by Annabel Lofts A THESIS

A scoping review of females’ experiences during gynecological examinations and practices used to limit negative experiences during them

Creator:: Noll-Bader, Kayla
Abstract:: Females do not seek out pelvic exams routinely, which can lead to an increase in undetected pelvic cancers. While there are studies depicting women’s perspectives during gynecological exams, there are not many compilations of negative experiences during pelvic exams with individuals of other identities and recommendations for providers. This scoping...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A Scoping Review of Females’ Experiences During Gynecological

The Origin, Structure, and Lasting Impact of a Rural Community Coalition Working to Improve Community Health Through all Sectors: An Oral History

Creator:: Kaiser, Alexandra
Abstract:: There is a critical need to understand the impact rural community health coalitions can have on their communities when there is a willingness and drive from community members to share resources and provide supports. This oral history will provide the Live Longer Lebanon Community Health Coalition with a document that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney There is a critical need to understand the impact rural community

Doulas: All for one and one for all!

Creator:: Keenan, Victoria
Abstract:: A 3-minute lightning talk was given by Victoria Keenan at the 2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on her role as a researcher for the Community Doula Project in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. The presentation provided an insight into the emergent themes identified from the ongoing semi-structured, open-ended qualitative interviews...
Resource Type:: Presentation

COVID-19 and the mental health of college students : an oral history project

Creator:: Burt, Sydni M.
Abstract:: College students today have a lot to contend with in their journey as young adults. The college years are often a transitional time for students, and as such there is a vulnerability to mental health declines. Financial, academic, and social strain are some of the factors that can contribute to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Melissa Cheyney College students today have a lot to contend with in their journey as young

Living Gluten-Free: An Analysis of Illness and Coping Narratives

Creator:: Dougher, Carly E.
Abstract:: Gluten intolerance is a condition that affects a significant portion of the world’s population. While awareness about the condition has recently increased, the condition remains poorly understood and therefore commonly mis- and underdiagnosed. In this paper, I examine the challenges in obtaining a gluten intolerant diagnosis and attempt to capture...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Melissa Cheyney Gluten intolerance is a condition that affects a significant portion of the world’s

The Role of Social Support on Mothers' Experiences with Periviable Births

Creator:: Bui, Christina
Abstract:: The periviable period is defined as birth between 20 and 26 weeks gestation—the limit of viability or the earliest age at which a premature neonate may be expected to live—during which clinical outcomes vary widely. The medical uncertainty with this pregnancy complication can cause a significant amount of physical and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Support in Mothers’ Experiences with Periviable Births by Christina Bui A THESIS

Biocultural perspectives on pregnancy and nutrition and its impact on dental health in Ecuador

Creator:: Kim, Sei Jin
Abstract:: In this thesis I examine the biocultural affects of nutrition and pregnancy on dental health throughout Ecuador. Factors such as diet, fertility rates, cultural practices and barriers to health care are investigated through a review of the existing literature. Three main regions of Ecuador were selected for examination -- the...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: pregnancy and nutrition and its impact on dental health in Ecuador. Abstract approved: Melissa Cheyney

Pregnant in Puerto Rico : Maternal Perceptions of Zika- and Non-Zika Related Stress

Creator:: Nako, Eni
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine pregnant Puerto Rican women’s perspectives on the Zika virus threat. Using data collected from open-ended, semi-structured interviews and observational field notes, we aimed to understand the degree to which Zika contributes to maternal stress. How concerned are pregnant women in Puerto Rico...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: - and Non-Zika Related Stress by Eni Nako A THESIS submitted

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
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney There is great value in understanding the impact that a doctor’s

The Soul of Global Medicine: Tales from the International Bedside

Creator:: Derrah, Ryan
Abstract:: In his work, The Soul of Medicine: Tales from the Bedside, Dr. Sherwin Nuland utilized narratives from his colleagues detailing their encounters with their most remarkable patients in order to characterize what he refers to as “the soul of medicine”. However, the stories contributed focused on the practice of medicine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _______________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney In his work, The Soul of Medicine: Tales from the Bedside, Dr

Use of Medicinal Herbs During the Childbearing Year Among Direct-Entry Midwives in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Delmendo, Madison
Abstract:: Midwives in the Unites States frequently prescribe herbs and other complementary and alternative therapies for the common complaints of pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Although many studies have reported quantitative data on midwives utilization of herbs, this research aims to convey ethnographic information on midwives use, beliefs, and perceptions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Northwest By Madison Delmendo A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

IUD insertions in nulliparous patients : mitigating pain and anxiety

Creator:: Seifert, Madeleine
Abstract:: Unintended pregnancy has been found to be one of the most prominent challenges that the public health system is forced to overcome due to the financial and social burdens that accompany it (Yazdkhasti et al., 2015). With nearly 48% of reproductive-age American female patients having experienced at least one unintended...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Nulliparous Patients: Mitigating Anxiety and Pain By Madeleine Seifert A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State

Changes in otolith morphology of juvenile chinook salmon (Onchorhynchus tshawytscha) in different hatchery rearing conditions

Creator:: Ehrke, Melissa A.
Abstract:: The decline of the Chinook Salmon has been a mystery of recent years due to their decline. It has been speculated that wild origin salmon have more vigor and survivability than hatchery reared fish. This is thought to be due to rearing conditions, possibly affecting sensory organ development. The sensory...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: (Onchorhynchus tshawytscha) in different hatchery rearing conditions Melissa A. Ehrke Department of Bioresource

Native bees, honeybees and pollination in Oregon cranberries

Creator:: McKenney, Melissa A.
Abstract:: Farmers rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable crop pollination services. The recent decline in honeybee health has underscored he danger of relying on a single species to provide vital services. Increasing pollinator biodiversity with native bees may provide biological insurance against...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: c] AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Melissa A. McKenney for

Changes in Otolith Shape in Juvenile Chinook Salmon in Different Hatchery Rearing Conditions

Creator:: Ehrke, Melissa A.
Abstract:: The decline of the Chinook Salmon has been a mystery of recent years due to their decline. It has been speculated that wild origin salmon have more vigor and survivability than hatchery reared fish. This is thought to be due to rearing conditions, possibly affecting sensory organ development. The sensory...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Hatchery Rearing Conditions by Melissa Ashleigh Ehrke An undergraduate thesis submitted to Oregon

Native bees, honeybees and pollination in Oregon cranberries

Creator:: McKenney, Melissa A.
Abstract:: Farmers rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable crop pollination services. The recent decline in honeybee health has underscored the danger of relying on a single species to provide vital services. Increasing pollinator biodiversity with native bees may provide biological insurance against...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Impact of Medicalization on the Authority of Women Healers

Creator:: Long, Myra
Abstract:: In the West, the growth of the modern, androcentric medical establishment can be shown to be correlated with the decline in women’s authority and status in the healing arts. As the world of science and medicine expanded exponentially, the understanding of the body changed through the studies of anatomy and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: anatomy and physiology. The male body became the “normal” example of a healthy body, and functions

Flax as a Structural Reinforcement for Polymers

Creator:: McGeorge, Haley K.
Abstract:: Flax fibers are frequently used as a sustainable and recyclable reinforcement for composite materials in aesthetic applications (ex. car interiors). Flax fibers are biodegradable and can be sustainably harvested. Furthermore, the question of how to dispose of flax reinforced materials after the end of their lifetime can be solved in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 1 Flax as a Structural Reinforcement for Polymers

Trends in mobile computing : a study of mobile phone usage in the United States and Japan

Creator:: Nurvitadhi, Eriko
Abstract:: Wireless technologies advance rapidly in the recent time. The maJor initiative is the realization of the third generation wireless network that provides high bandwidth access to digital data on the Internet. Moreover, recent improvements in computer and embedded systems have enabled portable devices with sufficiently high computing capability. The combination...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Trends in Mobile Computing: A Study of Mobile Phone Usage

Empowering pedagogy : a case study of non-traditional teaching methods and philosophy at the Centro de Educación Creativa

Creator:: Sansone, Sophia Vosburg
Abstract:: Empowering pedagogy (also know as “transgressive,” “emancipatory,” or “democratic” forms of education) seeks to challenge the historically oppressive tendencies of traditional education. As a student of Social Justice and International Studies, I approach the topic of empowering pedagogy through a case study. My research explored this non-traditional educational philosophy and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Empowering Pedagogy: A Case Study of Non

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
Full Text:: AN ECONOMICAL DIGITAL HOME MEDIA CENTER by Jon J. Provancher A PROJECT submitted to

Open, online, interactive visualizations for learning about Gaussian mixture models

Creator:: Allen, Stuart
Abstract:: We construct a website to explain how Gaussian mixture models can be optimized using the expectation maximization algorithm. Previous free, online material on this process has been extremely limited. All sources surveyed failed to entirely describe our identified criteria for an in-depth description and useful visualizations. After surveying a variety...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Gaussian Mixture Models Abstract approved: Stefan Lee We construct a website to explain how Gaussian

The Differences in Reasons for Antepartum Transfer to Hospital by Maternal Characteristics

Creator:: Francis, Ashley B.
Abstract:: Community births are defined as a planned home or birth center birth. Today, the majority of births in the U.S. occur in the hospital, but the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rates of any developed country. Although community births have comparable outcomes, there is an extreme preference for hospital...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Hospital by Maternal Characteristics by Ashley Francis A THESIS

Pre-Med Attrition: Exploring the Pre-Med Experience at OSU

Creator:: Xue, Han
Abstract:: Pre-med attrition is the loss of students participating in academic pre-medical programs over time. Attrition in medical school has been the subject of many studies, but pre-med attrition is less researched, despite its relevance to the emergence and performance of future medical professionals. Interviewing former pre-med students who chose other...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Han Xue A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

A Residential DC Distribution System with Photovoltaic Array Integration

Creator:: Lee, Chee Sing
Abstract:: A DC distribution system targeted for residential settings has been designed and simulated. The system features the ability to draw power from both the utility and photovoltaic arrays. In times of surplus solar energy, the system is able to supply power back to the utility to facilitate net metering. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ©Copyright by Chee Sing Lee May 27, 2008 All Rights Reserved A Residential DC Distribution

Implementation of ESOL Standards and Strategies in a High School Chemistry Classroom ESOL Endorsement Work Sample - Unit : Chemical Compositions

Creator:: Duong, Mai
Abstract:: In this work sample, a student teacher implemented ESOL standards and strategies on a unit covering chemical compositions in a high school chemistry classroom. The ELD program at this high school has two types of ELD classes. ELD 1/2 classes have a grammar-based curriculum focused on the English Language, while...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : __________________________ ___________________________ Stacey Lee Kathryn Ciechanowski In this work sample, a

Interannual Growth Variation In Marine Fish And Tree Rings; Examining Marine-Terrestrial Linkages

Creator:: Lee, Kalin
Abstract:: Keywords: Splitnose Rockfish; Noble Fir; Mountain Hemlock; Mary's Peak, Oregon; Chinook, Washington; Mt. Rainier, Washington; Mt. Adams, Washington; Sebastes diploproa; otoliths; tree rings; Abies procera; Tsuga mertensiana; tree ring chronology; climate; forest development; dendrochronology; otolith time series
Resource Type:: Research Paper

HMSC REU Proposal

Creator:: Lee, Kalin
Abstract:: Keywords: tree ring chronology; climate; forest development; dendrochronology; otolith time series; Sebastes diploproa; Sebastes pinniger; Douglas Fir; Pseudotsuga menziesii
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Application of Coupled Oscillator Model to Terahertz and Optical Control of Plasmon Induced Opacity in Coupled Metamaterials

Creator:: Sprague, Milo X.
Abstract:: Terahertz (THz) frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum have been underutilized when compared to neighboring microwave and infrared frequencies, largely due to the difficulties controlling and detecting these fields. In a step toward gaining control over THz frequencies, my advisor Dr. Yun-Shik Lee’s group experimentally demonstrated optical-pulse THz-control over a plasmonic...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: numerically using a two-step euler method. THz-TDS data was supplied by the Y.S. Lee Group and imported for

Plasmon Induced Transparency in Terahertz Metamaterials

Creator:: Meyers, Joseph
Abstract:: Plasmon induced transparency (PIT) describes a spectral response of coupled plasmonic resonators in that coupling between bright and dark modes leads to a destructive interference resulting in a narrow transparency window. This process has many applications in material characterization and advanced optical devices such as slow light devices or ultrafast...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Terahertz Metamaterial Abstract approved: Dr. Yun-Shik Lee Plasmon induced transparency (PIT) describes a

Complex Index of Refraction of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes in Strong Terahertz Fields

Creator:: McCuen, Dalton R.
Abstract:: Carbon nanotubes are the subject of intense interest in virtually every field, from medicine to nano-scale electrical components. Multi-walled nanotubes exhibit a strong nonlinear response to high-field strength terahertz radiation. This research uses terahertz pulses with field strength exceeding 1 MV/cm generated by means of optical rectification utilizing a lithium...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: , 2015 Advisor: Dr. Yun-Shik Lee Abstract Carbon nanotubes are the subject of intense interest in

Analysis of semiconductor microcavity exciton-polaritons with coupled harmonic oscillators

Creator:: Sakuragi, Mai
Abstract:: Terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy provides insight into electron dynamics in semiconductor heterostructures. High-field THz spectroscopy probes the excitonic nonlinear response of GaAs quantum well (QW) systems and enables the measurement of its coherent dynamics in the time-domain. Consequently, THz spectroscopy allows one to explore the fundamental properties of many-body interactions...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: , Perga- mon (2010). [4] Jameson, A., Tomaino, J., Lee, Y., Prineas, J., Steiner, J., Kira, M. and Koch

Complex index of refraction of multi-walled carbon nanotubesin strong terahertz fields

Creator:: McCuen, Dalton R.
Abstract:: Carbon nanotubes are the subject of intense interest in virtually every field, from medicine to nano-scale electrical components. Multi-walled nanotubes exhibit a strong nonlinear response to high-field strength terahertz radiation. This research uses terahertz pulses with field strength exceeding 1 MV/cm generated by means of optical rectification utilizing a lithium...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

The Research and Development of a Multi-Resolution Geometry Modeler

Creator:: Lee, Anthony K.
Abstract:: With each generation of technology, computers become even more capable of rendering objects with an ever increasing number of polygons. As a result, the desire to add more details to a 3D model increases as well. Among the many tools provided by computer graphics software that an artist has at...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: The Research and Development of a Multi-Resolution Geometry Modeler by Anthony K. Lee A

Time resolved terahertz spectroscopy of photocarrier dynamics in WSe2

Creator:: Johnson, Nathan
Abstract:: Semiconductors serve an integral role in our technologies today. However, with new advancements in ultra-fast electronics, we are approaching the fundamental speed limits of traditional silicon-based semiconductors. Silicon-based semiconductors typically exhibit photocarrier dynamics in nanosecond timescales. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are 2D materials shown to exhibit photocarrier dynamics in picosecond...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: , B. Lee, A. D. Stickel, V. Brequigny, J.A. Meyers, A. N. Bradley, and Y.S. Lee. "Terahertz-driven

High Field Terahertz Spectroscopy of Optically Excited Gallium Arsenide

Creator:: Compeau, James
Abstract:: High field time-domain terahertz spectroscopy (TDS) is used to determine the time dependent transmission and the time-delay and optical-power dependent conductivity of a wafer of gallium arsenide (GaAs). Gallium arsenide is a direct band-gap semiconductor and has potential as a computer processor component. Analysis of the transmission of terahertz (THz)...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Arsenide James Compeau Advisor: Dr. Yun-Shik Lee 2015-2016 Abstract: High field time-domain terahertz

Terahertz field enhancement in nanoantennas on gallium arsenide

Creator:: Brequigny, Victor
Abstract:: Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy is a great tool not only to study fundamental physical processes such as many-body Coulomb interaction but also to develop ultrafast electronic devices. More specifically, intense THz fields interacting with semiconductors have exhibited strong nonlinear effect involving extreme carrier dynamics. In this experiment, intense THz radiation was...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: enhancement in nanoantennas on gallium arsenide. Abstract approved: Yun-Shik Lee Terahertz (THz

Tuning tRNA and EF-Tu for the Efficient Site-specific Incorporation of Noncanonical Amino Acids into Proteins

Creator:: Gottfried-Lee, Ilana L.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion (GCE) is a technology that allows us to incorporate noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) site-specifically into recombinant proteins using engineered translational machinery. Typically, an orthogonal aaRS/tRNA pair is engineered by directed evolution to recognize the ncAA and incorporate it at a reassigned codon while not interacting with the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -specific Incorporation of Noncanonical Amino Acids into Proteins by Ilana Gottfried-Lee

A Case Study of Solar Warming and Subsequent Mixing in the Arctic Upper Ocean for the 2011 Spring-Summer Transition

Creator:: Lee, Ara
Abstract:: Autonomous buoys were deployed in 2011 in the central Arctic: An Ice-Tethered Profiler (ITP) and Ice Mass Balance (IMB) buoys were deployed in the Makarov basin; a Polar Ocean Profiling System (POPS) and Ice Thickness (Ice-T) buoy were deployed on the Eurasian Basin. The two different sites were approximately 70km...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: LeeAra2019 1 A Case Study of Solar Warming and

Real-time Speech Workload Estimation

Creator:: Fortune, Julian D.
Abstract:: Demanding task environments (e.g., supervising a remotely piloted aircraft) require performing tasks quickly and accurately; however, periods of low and high operator workload can decrease task performance. Intelligent modulation of the system’s demands and interaction modality in response to changes in operator workload state may increase performance by avoiding undesirable...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Real-time Speech Workload Estimation By Julian Fortune A

Photoactuated Droplet Microfluidics Enabled via Spiropyrans

Creator:: Lee, Jamy
Abstract:: Spiropyrans are a family of photosensitive molecules their hydrophobic properties when irradiated with light. Since spiropyran can be controlled by light, it can be used to regulate transport across membrane media. The ability to control the release of a substance onto a platform is promising in reducing the cost of...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: By Jamy Lee PI: Dr. Vince Remcho Photoactuated Droplet

Characterizing Growth Promoters and Inhibitors of SAR11 Pelagibacter sp. HTCC7211

Creator:: Lee, Connie
Abstract:: SAR11 is a clade of marine bacteria that are the most abundant heterotrophs in ocean surface water. They play a significant role in marine carbon cycling. Although many culturing experiments have been done on SAR11, there was no research that focused on verifying the observations about inhibition of SAR11 growth...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Inhibitors of SAR11 Pelagibacter sp. HTCC7211 by Connie Lee A PROJECT submitted to

Monte Carlo Simulations of Structure and Melting Transition of Small Ag Clusters

Creator:: Collins, Lee
Abstract:: The behavior of small atomics cluster largely depends on their geometry, due to the high ratio of surface atoms to interior atoms. One interesting aspect to study clusters centers around characterizing the transition behavior between nite and bulk materials, where the ratio of surface atoms to interior atoms is very...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Ag Clusters Lee Collins 5-31-2011 A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University

Culturing Experiments to Determine the Nutrient Requirement for Exopolymer Production in Lentisphaera araneosa

Creator:: Lee, Connie
Abstract:: Lentisphaera araneosa is a marine microorganism, and its production of expolymer plays an important role in marine ecosystem. The exopolymer production in L. araneosa is studied by measuring the growth of bacteria (in cells/mL) and the viscosity of the medium (in centistokes) under different treatments. The treatment without serine and...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Exploring Asian and Asian American Specific Body Mass Index Cut-Points

Creator:: Lee, Lauren J.
Abstract:: Background: Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a quick and inexpensive tool to measure populations at risk for a number of metabolic and chronic conditions. In part due to its simplicity, BMI has been criticized for its inaccurate prediction concerning health outcomes. Due to the diversity in the United...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Body Mass Index Cut-Points by Lauren J. Lee A THESIS

Laboratory studies of growth conditions of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) with international considerations to shellfish-associated illnesses in South Korea

Creator:: Lee, Jeehye
Abstract:: Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a naturally occurring halophilic pathogen, is seasonally abundant in marine and estuarine environments. It is also the leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans world-wide. Numerous outbreak incidences associated with the pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus contaminations in oyster products have raised public-health concerns as well as economic challenges to the...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Shellfish-Associated Illnesses in South Korea By Jeehye Lee An Undergraduate

Arsenic methylation by marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus

Creator:: Lee, Mikaela
Abstract:: Our experiments aimed to investigate responses of the marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus to toxic arsenic species, such as arsenate, and to understand cellular mechanisms that contribute to arsenic tolerance. We used two strains of Prochlorococcus, a high-light adapted MED4 and low-light adapted MIT9313, both axenic, for cultivation experiments. For...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus by Mikaela Lee A THESIS submitted to

Validation of early predictors of outcome in the Dallas Newborn Cohort

Creator:: Lee, Nancy Jade
Abstract:: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a phenotypically variable disorder of hemoglobin that leads to abnormally shaped and dysfunctional red blood cells. Several studies have attempted to construct early predictive models for SCD, including Miller et al.’s (2000) model which uses easily identifiable predictors in early life. The primary aim of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Restocking the Tillamook Burn

Creator:: Ritter, Lee
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Burn by Lee Ritter Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the chooi of Forestry Oregon state

Slash disposal in the Douglas fir region

Creator:: Hunt, Lee
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: DISPOSAL IN THE DOUGLAS FlK REGION SEMINAR THESIS NOVEMBER 24, 1931 LEE HUNT SCHOOL OF FORESTRY EGON

The relative fuel value of old growth slab and second growth cordwood

Creator:: Gabie, Lee
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Lee Gable A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the School of Forestry Oregon State College

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
Full Text:: Lee and Chris Wallace, for agreeing to be a part of this process with me. Their willingness to be

Ocean Acidification Leads to Broadening of Crab Predators and Faster Predation Rate on Mussels

Creator:: Corliss, Katherine M., Toner, Miranda M., and Britsch, Melissa
Abstract:: Ocean acidification is caused by the dissolved carbon dioxide in the oceans lowering the amount of free carbonate ions. This is turn, affects the ability of calcifying organisms like mussels to build thick shells to protect against predation. Mussels are often preyed upon by both specialist crabs, like Red Rock...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: , Miranda Toner1, and Melissa Britsch1 1Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University

Sensorless Localization for Robots and Wheelchairs

Creator:: Subramanian, Ashwin
Abstract:: Despite an increase in the number of people who rely on manual wheelchairs, there are still substantial economic barriers to affordable and accessible localization systems. As a result, there is a pressing need to build a versatile yet low cost localization system for manual wheelchairs. Such systems allow users to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Wheelchairs by Ashwin Subramanian A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

Machine Learning and Optimization Applications in Agriculture

Creator:: Molotkov, Alexander
Abstract:: The ever-increasing global population presents looming problems for the field of agriculture. Global food demand will, at some point, increase to the point where there is not enough crop-ready land to keep up. This creates an additional incentive, other than economics, for growers to increase their yield-per-acre and make sure...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Agriculture By Alexander Molotkov A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

Solving Physical Reasoning Tasks in Simulated Environments

Creator:: Shureih, Zeyad
Abstract:: We take for granted how quickly we, as humans, form mental models of the world around us. By the time we are toddlers, we have an observable intuition around the physical rules of the world. Stacking blocks such that they don’t fall over becomes such a trivial task, that it...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Solving Physical Reasoning Tasks in Simulated Environments By Zeyad Shureih A THESIS Submitted to

Relation extraction with automatic ontonotes annotation and ETC

Creator:: Sauer, Andrew
Abstract:: Intuitively, it seems as though natural language processing tasks might benefit from explicit representations of the syntactic and semantic properties of text. Ontonotes is a dataset which attempts to annotate texts, to represent as much as possible of the meaning of the text explicitly within the annotation. Many tools exist...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Annotation and ETC by Andrew Sauer A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in

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
Full Text:: Matthew Jacobsen A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment

Controlled Orientation of Engineered Carbonic Anhydrase on a Surface : A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials

Creator:: Brown, Wesley
Abstract:: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control over protein orientation. Protein orientation is important for making biosensors and biomaterials that are sensitive and efficient and can be crucial for designing some devices such as immunosensors or direct electron transferring biocells. A new method of protein immobilization is proposed that takes...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: on a Surface: A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials by Wesley

Deep Learning Temporal Logic Specifications

Creator:: Hekkala, Claire M.
Abstract:: This thesis seeks to explain a new method of extracting temporal logic formulas from time series data using machine learning. Two strategies were followed during the development of this research: first, a generative adversarial network was combined with already-existing temporal logic extraction code by Belta. This was achieved by injecting...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Claire Hekkala A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Developing Trap and Kill Technologies to Improve Management of the Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata) and the Western Striped Cucumber Beetle (Acalymma trivittatum)

Creator:: Alderman, Katie
Abstract:: The western spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata) and the western striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma trivittatum) are pests of many crops, including vegetable, fruit, and nursery crops. Pesticides are commonly used to control this pest. Trap and kill technologies are under development as use in an alternative control for cucumber...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

Photography, Birth Origin, and Sense of Home

Creator:: Li, Jessie T.
Abstract:: For many, the concept of Home resides in the subconscious; an idea that is present, but not questioned, or even realized. However, this concept may be particularly troublesome to define for those who have left their homes in pursuit of a different life. The concept of Home becomes a conscious...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: a-migrant> Juang, L.P., Titzmann, P.F., Simpson, J.A., Lee, R.A., Rothman

Examining the effectiveness of physical activity health education programs for persons with multiple sclerosis: a quantitative examination.

Creator:: Lee, Theron, Nery, Mara, Dixon-Ibarra, Alicia, and Driver, Simon
Abstract:: • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune disease affecting 400,000 people in the United States • Physical Activity (PA) has been demonstrated to improve quality of life for persons with MS • HEMS is a theoretically based program that aims to increase participation
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: Health Education Program for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (HEMS): A Qualitative Examination Theron

Examining the effectiveness of physical activity health education programs for persons with multiple sclerosis: a quantitative examination.

Creator:: Lee, Theron, Nery, Mara, Dixon-Ibarra, Alicia, and Driver, Simon
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: Health Education Program for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (HEMS): A Qualitative Examination Theron

Rectifiers

Creator:: Harris, Lee Marion and Du Moulin, Walter Wilbur
Abstract:: "There are at present four common methods of con verting the alternating current into direct current. These are in order of use, the motor generator set, the rotary converter, mercury vapor rectifier and the Murphy rectifier. A short description of these and connections for the last two will be given."--p.2
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Facul'.ty of the O-R-E-G-O-N A-G-R-I-C-U-L-T-U-R-A-L C-O-L-L-E-G-E for the degree of Bachelor of

An Exploration Into The Ever-changing Expanse of Non-periodic Tilings

Creator:: Tassin, Ian
Abstract:: This paper synthesizes various works Wang tiles up to this point, including: the reduction from the Halting Problem to Wang Tiling Problem and notions around various aspects of periodicity, including minimal period, aperiodicity, and axis-aligned periodicity. Additionally it includes new work, including: a proof that a tiling can be periodic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: The Ever-changing Expanse of Non-periodic Tilings by Ian Tassin A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Design and Implementation of a Wearable Walking Navigation Assistance System for the Vision Impaired

Creator:: Sylwester, Sean T.
Abstract:: Few navigation-assistance technologies for vision impaired individuals are practical due to inhibiting factors such as cost, comfort, convenience, and overall usefulness of the assistance. This thesis will present the design and implementation of a navigation assistance system intended to address these concerns. The presented system improves on existing technologies by...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Design and Implementation of a Wearable Walking

Validation of Baking to Reduce Coliform Counts and Salmonella in Cookie Dough

Creator:: Wilson, Julia M.
Abstract:: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of baking to reduce bacterial populations (an unknown contaminant or Salmonella) in cookie dough. Baking conditions (time and temperature parameters) were selected based on conditions commonly used in industry. The first study (Chapter 2), “Baking as Validation for Control of Coliform Counts in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Salmonella in Cookie Dough by Julia Wilson A THESIS submitted to

Engineering Oriented Protein-Labelled Surfaces

Creator:: Brown, Wesley and Mehl, Ryan
Abstract:: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control over protein orientation. Protein orientation is important for making biosensors and biomaterials that are sensitive and efficient and can be crucial for designing some devices such as immunosensors or direct electron transferring biocells. A new method of protein immobilization is proposed that takes...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: interactions with protein structure - Weak affinity to surface Tet2.0 advantage: Provide a stable covalent

Exploring the Role of Nutrient Sensing Pathways in Blue Light-Induced Lifespan Reduction in Drosophila

Creator:: Shimoda, Kelsey A.
Abstract:: People are increasingly staring at device screens which emit predominantly blue light. Because LED technology is relatively new, we do not know what effects blue light has on our long-term health. Blue light exposure leads to a dramatic decrease in longevity in Drosophila, thus this study aims to explore possible...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Kelsey Shimoda A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

Betrayal Trauma and Fearful Shyness Predict Shame and Dissociation

Creator:: Nakai, Saki C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine how fearful and self-conscious shyness subtypes are related to shame, dissociation, and PTSD following traumatic experiences. We hypothesized self-conscious shyness, characterized by feelings of embarrassment and fear of public scrutiny, to be related to symptoms of high betrayal. We predicted fearful shyness,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , 2015). Shame is defined as negative appraisals of self during or after a traumatic event (Lee et al

The Economics of Electrifying Buildings in Corvallis: A Benefit-Cost Analysis on a Potential Corvallis Policy to Ban Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Residential Homes

Creator:: Grogan, Nolan B.
Abstract:: Over 76 cities throughout the United States have already adopted policies to limit the expansion of natural gas, mainly through updates to city codes that ban natural gas infrastructure in new construction. Rising concern over the environmental and public health impacts of methane - a greenhouse gas with a much...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: The Economics of Electrifying Buildings in Corvallis: A Benefit-Cost Analysis on a Potential

Thin-Film Dielectric Structure of Spin-Coated ZrO2 from Aqueous Inorganic Solution

Creator:: Moreno Luna, Hidekel A.
Abstract:: An inorganic aqueous precursor for the deposition of ZrO2 thin films via spincoating was developed. Hydrolysis and condensation chemistries of ZrOCl₂·8H₂O were used as the principal reactions to guide the synthesis. Refractive index, n, for a film annealed at 300 °C at 550 nm was measured to be n=1.97 by...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Hidekel A. Moreno Luna for the degree of Honors Bachelor of Science in

De novo Discovery of Novel Long Noncoding RNAs in the North American Beaver

Creator:: Kashyap, Amita
Abstract:: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA molecules that are at least 200 nucleotides long and do not encode proteins. lncRNAs have roles in gene regulation, chromatin epigenetics, and molecular scaffolding. In light of mounting evidence implicating species-specific noncoding RNAs and gene regulatory mechanisms in species adaptations, it is reasonable to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Ramsey Lab The transcriptome is the sum total of RNA Palazzo, A. F. & Lee, E. S. Non-coding RNA: what

Alteration of flower color in Solanum lycopersicum through ectopic expression of a gene for capsanthin-capsorubin synthase from Lilium lancifolium

Creator:: Jeknic, Stevan
Abstract:: Tomato flowers (Solanum lycopersicum) were used as a model system to investigate flower color modification by alteration of the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway, due to their ease of transformation and short time from seed to flowering. Tomato flowers are naturally bright yellow, primarily due to the accumulation of violaxanthin. Violaxanthin is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ectopic expression of a gene for capsanthin-capsorubin synthase from Lilium lancifolium Alteration of

Analysis of particulate organic matter distribution along surface waters of the California Current

Creator:: Welch, Kylie
Abstract:: Water samples along the Washington, Oregon and California coastline were collected using high resolution sampling and analyzed to determine particulate organic carbon and nitrogen concentrations. Over 28 days during August 2011, nearly 1500 samples were collected aboard the R/V Wecoma (W1108C) using a semi-automated filtration system. Additional subsurface samples were...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: organic carbon in the water column of a coastal upwelling system, Mar Chem, 123, 67-77. Lee, C., S

Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Expression in the Canine Coxofemoral and Femorotibial Joints

Creator:: Kiefel, Claire A.
Abstract:: Gonadectomy has been associated with a 1.5-2 fold increase in the occurrence of canine hip dysplasia and a 2-3 fold increase in the occurrence of canine anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In intact dogs, luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted from the adenohypophysis to stimulate the synthesis of gonadal hormones, which...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Coxofemoral and Femorotibial Joints by Claire Antoinette Kiefel A THESIS

Implementation of Distributed Localized Communications

Creator:: Snyder, Thomas
Abstract:: Artificial collectives are useful for accomplishing tasks that require teamwork from multiple simple robots. Multiple robot and collective testbeds have been developed, yet none stay committed to leverage the local interactions, group size, and imperfect information assumptions that strengthen biological collectives. A review of the collective and multiple robot literature,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: By Thomas Snyder A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Correlation Between Coralline Algae and Community Composition in Oregon Coast Tide Pools

Creator:: Heppell, Dylan
Abstract:: Ocean acidification affects all organisms that incorporate calcium carbonate into their structure, including coralline algae. Coralline algae are a key component of the intertidal ecosystem on the Oregon coast which is why it is important that we understand how the potential loss of coralline algae to ocean acidification will impact...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Community Composition in Oregon Coast Tide Pools by Dylan Heppell A THESIS

Modifying Perception: How Clothing and Context Influence the Objectification of Women

Creator:: Sherman, Megan
Abstract:: The objectification of women is a scourge of society, related to a host of negative mental and physical health implications for women. Objectification is largely influenced by the types of clothing worn. How much is objectification modified by contextual features (e.g., the situations the clothes are worn in)? In two...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Perceptions of Sexual Health Websites by Low Income Urban African American Youth and Service Providers

Creator:: Williams, Dacia R.
Abstract:: Low-Income urban African American (LIU-AA) youth are at high risk for HIV/STIs and adolescent pregnancy. Sexual health websites (SHWs) offer an inexpensive, easy-to-disseminate, and potentially highly-accessible method of improving sexual health knowledge, awareness, and help-seeking. The present study examined engagement regarding sexual health websites for at-risk, LIU-AA youth. We conducted...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Selection of an Orthogonal tRNA Synthetase for Trifluoromethyl-phenylalanine in Methanomethylophilus Alvus System

Creator:: Eyberg, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion is a technology that allows for site-specific incorporation of noncanonical amino acids into recombinant proteins at amber stop codons using engineered translational machinery. The technology allows for expanded study into proteins, derived from the integration of novel chemical functions found in noncanonical amino acids, such as fluorescence,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

The effects of oxytocin on proximity - seeking behavior and vocalizations in shelter cats

Creator:: Sakaguchi, Naomi K.
Abstract:: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of intranasally administered oxytocin on the sociability of adult, neutered, male and female shelter cats, as measured by proximity-seeking behavior and meow vocalizations. Two local Humane Societies were sampled in this study. The shelter cats were randomly assigned to one...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -and-surrender/pet-statistics. Bales, K. L., Perkeybile, A. M., Conley, O. G., Lee, M. H., Guoynes, C

The Effects of UV Irradiation on the Biosorption of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass

Creator:: Young, William M.
Abstract:: The production of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles has increased significantly in the past decades, which has generated concern due to their known toxicity in the environment. As a result of the production, use and disposal of productions containing TiO2, TiO2 nanoparticles are often received by wastewater treatment facilities. The adsorption...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass by William Mark Young Jr A THESIS

Sperm acrosome associated 3 protein expression and antigenicity in horses

Creator:: Cozzi, Brynley C.
Abstract:: Sperm acrosome associated 3 protein (SPACA3) is a unique, intra-acrosomal, conventional-type lysozyme-like protein of mammalian spermatozoa. SPACA3 is present in all stages of ovarian follicles and is localized to granulosa cells and ooplasma in humans, mice, cows, dogs, and cats. The objective of this study was to determine if equine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: antigenicity in horses by Brynley Ceara Cozzi A THESIS submitted

Methods of Reproductive Control in Domestic and Free-Roaming Horses and the Behavioral Implications

Creator:: Negretti, Christina L.
Abstract:: The current American free-roaming horse (Equus caballus) population far exceeds the appropriate population limit set by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to preserve resources on public lands. Several techniques have been tested to assist in decreasing repopulation rates. The purpose of the present study was to analyze two contraceptive...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: elevated (>2 ng/mL) for 10 days following treatment with a long-acting injectable progesterone

Characterizing the Interactome of Nitrotyrosine-Calmodulin using Genetic Code Expansion

Creator:: Kong, Garth L.
Abstract:: A specific tyrosine post-translational modification, called 3-nitro-tyrosine (nitroTyr), has been known to be present on an essential calcium signaling protein called calmodulin (CaM) during oxidative stress. While protein-bound 3-nitro-tyrosine has long been considered a biomarker of OS, it is also hypothesized to be a mechanism for protein signaling. However, purification...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: using Genetic Code Expansion by Garth Kong A THESIS

Comparison of Experimentally-determined and Model-estimated Attachment Efficiency for Predicting Nanoparticle Aggregation

Creator:: Kennard, Jasmin J.
Abstract:: The widespread use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in industrial applications and consumer products makes their release to the environment inevitable. Understanding the aggregation behavior of ENPs is crucial to understanding their fate, transport and toxicology in aquatic systems. This study investigated the comparability of experimentally-determined and model-estimated attachment efficiencies for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

The Control and Safety Analysis of a Small Fission Surface Power Reactor

Creator:: Nelson, Noel B.
Abstract:: The NKUA1 is a Small Fission Surface Power (SFSP) space reactor intended for use in upcoming missions to Mars and the moon between the years 2020-2030. The concept of the reactor was created by Dr. Lee Mason and his research team in a joint effort between the Department of Energy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: created by Dr. Lee Mason and his research team in a joint effort between the Department of Energy (DOE

Exploring International Student Involvement : A Qualitative Study

Creator:: Matschek, Helene P.
Abstract:: The value of the student experience beyond just the academic classroom setting has been well established by a number of scholars in the higher education field. In more recent years the literature has intentionally expanded beyond the “typical” student demographics in order to examine the unique aspects, challenges, and needs...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 1 Exploring International Student Involvement: A

Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

Creator:: Easdale, Matthew
Abstract:: Fast, reliable internet access is shown to have numerous economic benefits, including contributing to growth, increasing GDP, decreasing unemployment and depopulation of rural areas, and encouraging competition. However, in the United States, there are large sections of the population that are left severely underserved – mostly rural, low-income, and minority...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal

So You’re Hosting a Conference: A Conference Planning Guide, NACURH Adventures in Conference Undertakings and a Resource Handbook A Qualitative Investigation and Analysis of NACURH, Inc. Regional Conferences

Creator:: Cheung, Cameo M.
Abstract:: Each conference hosted by a NACURH, Inc. affiliated school publishes a conference wrap-up report detailing the conference hosting process and the conference itself. As a resource, these reports are intended for future conference staffs, to share the lessons learned by the last conference staff. They contain pointers to and evaluations...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: on May 11, 2011. Title: NACURH Adventures in Conference Undertakings and a Resource Handbook

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