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Strength and Composition of Willamette Valley Cob: An Earthen Building Material

Creator:: Pullen, Quinn M.
Abstract:: Cob is an earthen building material composed of sand, clay and straw. Though cob homes are presently being built in the Pacific Northwest, there is no applicable building code for this material. The purpose of this study is to establish estimates for the major engineering parameters, including both average values...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Material. Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ Todd

Design of an Optical Medium for the Simulation of Neutron Transport in Reactor Component Materials

Creator:: Konyndyk, David M.
Abstract:: The scattering of optical rays by small spherical particles bears a strong resemblance to the diffusion of fission neutrons in solid materials. This work explores the feasibility of exploiting similarities between these two systems for the purposes of reactor component analysis, education, and outreach. After a brief overview of reactor-environment...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: : ℙ(𝜃𝐿𝐴𝐵) = 𝜎𝑠(E) ( 1 𝐴2 + 2 𝐴 cos 𝜃𝐶𝑀+1) 3∕2 1+ 1 𝐴 cos 𝜃𝐶𝑀

The Disruption and Product Life Cycle of the Vacation Rental Management Market in Sunriver, Oregon: A Microcosm into the Changing Industry

Creator:: Harley Coldiron
Abstract:: This research project dives deep into the life cycle and multiple disruptions of the vacation rental management industry as whole, and specifically in Sunriver, Oregon. It uses primary research through interviews of dozens of professionals in the industry along with secondary research to outline the markets life cycle and disruption....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: " Todd Montgomery This research project dives deep into the life cycle and multiple disruptions of

Oregon Water Atlas : A Digital Collection and Visualization of Oregon’s Water Data

Creator:: Baldrica-Franklin, Gareth
Abstract:: The Oregon Water Atlas is an aggregation and visualization of Oregon’s water data. Multiple government agencies (state and federal) maintain geographic data related to Oregon’s water, and they exist almost exclusively in GIS (geographic information system) formats. Using GIS processing software in conjunction with web design, a wide array of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Water Data. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Todd

Assessing the Quality of Three Dimensional Simplified Spherical Harmonic (SPN) Radiation Transport Solutions to Source Detector Problems

Creator:: Patel, Japan K.
Abstract:: The research objective is to assess the performance of the SPN transport method, with a traditional finite volume spatial discretization in Cartesian geometry, on source detector problems relevant to urban detonation of an improvised nuclear device. In particular, we observe the character of the solution as a function of the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Dr. Todd Palmer

Perspectives on a Community Forest : A Practice in Nature Writing

Creator:: Hadella, Lucia C.
Abstract:: The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned by the College of Forestry and located approximately seven miles northwest of the heart of Corvallis. I took four hikes on the McDonald Forest at four major recreation destinations: Oak Creek, Dimple Hill, Lewisburg Saddle, and Peavy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Michael P. Nelson The McDonald Forest is one of the Oregon State University Research Forests, owned

Investigation Into the Use of a Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer for Neutron Cross Section Analysis

Creator:: Keppen, Jackson D.
Abstract:: A lead slowing-down spectrometer (LSDS) was modeled in the hopes of beginning a nuclear data development campaign at Oregon State University. An LSDS can be used for neutron interrogation techniques, such as determining isotopic inventory of a sample of unknown components or determining the cross section of a sample of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Spectrometer for Neutron Cross Section Analysis Abstract approved: Todd Palmer A lead slowing-down

Variation of phenolics in anthocyanin- and nonanthocyanin- fruit tomatoes

Creator:: Dalotto, Todd F.
Abstract:: Phenolic compounds are known to have biological activity with beneficial effects on human health. Fruit of cultivated tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are a major source of phenolics in the U.S. diet because this crop is the second most consumed vegetable per capita, but actual levels are low compared to other...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Todd F. Dalotto for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Horticulture presented on

Reestablishing and propagating beaver in Oregon

Creator:: Slayton, Todd
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: REESTABLISHING AND PROPAGATING BEAVER IN OREGON Todd blayton A THESIS Submitted to the OREGON STATE

Generating and manipulating painterly renderings of images

Creator:: Todd, Grace
Abstract:: We present a tool that converts any image into a painterly rendered one, or one that looks as though it was hand-painted. To do this, we implemented the Sobel filter to calculate the edge field that is used to create streamlines, which serve as the foundation for brush strokes. We...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Images By Grace Todd A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Design and Fabrication of a Polymeric Microfluidic Device for Automated

Creator:: Warner, Kelsie E.
Abstract:: Gene synthesis is an important tool in molecular biology. However, the current bench-top method of gene synthesis is a costly, time-intensive and reagent-consuming process. Lab-on-chip technology has many benefits over current bench top methods. Microchips consume smaller reagent volumes, are reusable and less expensive to make. This thesis explores the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: guidance over the past three years. Dr. Todd Mockler for giving me the opportunity to work on this

Rope Selection for Rope Drive Transmissions Used in Robotic Manipulation

Creator:: Summers, Michael P.
Abstract:: Wire and fiber ropes used in rigorous CBOS (cyclic bend over sheave) applications were investigated. Small diameter stainless steel, tungsten, and Vectran® ropes were tested over small sheaves at high loads and cycle speeds. Sheaves were made with Al6061-T6511 and Al7075-T651 and were coated with 0.002” hard coat anodize; some...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Rope Selection for Rope Drive Transmissions Used in Robotic Manipulation by Michael P. Summers

Are they what they eat? A stable GIT microbiome characterized in P. resecata

Creator:: Gustafson, Tarah N.
Abstract:: Intertidal herbivores, such as isopods, help regulate and contribute to nutrient cycling and organic carbon flow through the trophic levels in estuaries and coastal ecosystems. Though much is known about the microbiomes of macrophyte leaves that serve as the primary food source for isopods, and (to a lesser extent) the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: stable GIT microbiome characterized in P. resecata. by Tarah Gustafson A THESIS

Sustainable US Federal Water Policy Recommendations

Creator:: Kusanto, Nicholas Christopher
Abstract:: Climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, poor water management, and aquifer depletion are reducing US water supply. Increasing water scarcity will lead to an inability to support agriculture, industry, energy, and municipal demand that will negatively affect US economic growth and national security. Traditional water policy measures of expanding supply...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering for sponsoring my research. To Dr. Michael Campana, Dr. Todd Jarvis, and Dr. Sally Duncan

Generation of expression plasmids to study the function of the PRC2 subunit Suz12 in Fusarium graminearum

Creator:: Park, Catherine
Abstract:: The Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) catalyzes genome transcription repression through the methylation of lysine residue 27 in the amino terminal region of histone 3 (H3K27me1/2/3) [2], [7]. PRC2 is made up of three highly conserved core subunits: Kmt6, Eed, and Suz12. Accurate distribution of PRC2 is essential for proper...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Fusarium graminearum. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Michael

Deletion of gene clusters to identify novel secondary metabolites in Fusarium graminearum

Creator:: Husk, Jacob, Connolly, Lanelle, and Freitag, Michael
Abstract:: CGRB Fall Conference 2015
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: Michael Freitag PmeISwaI SecMet cluster DNA Scheme 3: Capture whole clusters with plasmid marker+ 5

Modification of furfural and hydroxymethylfurfural by manganese(III)

Creator:: Morse, Lettie
Abstract:: Biomass pretreatment-derived degradation compounds, such as furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural (HMF),inhibit the growth of fermentation microorganisms that utilize biomass to produce biofuels and chemicals. Here we report that manganese(III) can degrade furfural and HMF, making them less toxic to microorganisms. Treatment with manganese(III) reduced furfural and HMF concentrations in a dose-dependent...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: . Mosier, and Michael R. Ladisch. 2011. “Soluble Inhibitors/Deactivators of Cellulase Enzymes from

A Panel of Histone H3 Mutations to Investigate Centromere Maintenance and Gene Silencing

Creator:: Geisler, Mark S.
Abstract:: Histones, as part of nucleosomes, are responsible for DNA packaging in chromosomes. They also affect DNA expression by a multitude of post-translational modifications, especially prevalent on the amino terminus of histones. Co-activator protein complexes “write”, “read”, or “erase” histone modifications, and in balance determine which sections of DNA are free...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:___________________________________________ Michael Freitag Histones, as

Effects of Long-term Use of Ankle Taping on Balance

Creator:: McGregor, Stephanie
Abstract:: Regular ankle taping is commonly used to prevent ankle sprains, but the effects of its long-term use are not fully understood. This study examined the effects of ankle taping on balance in athletes who regularly tape their ankles versus those who do not. Fourteen collegiate gymnasts’ ability to balance on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: _____________________________________________ Michael Pavol

The Impact of Migrant Labor on Labor Productivity: Evidence from the United States and Europe

Creator:: Huang, Yi-Chang
Abstract:: According to the International Labor Organization, the use of migrant labor force has shown an increasing trend over the past decade. This indicates that migrant workers are potentially becoming a vital factor affecting the world’s economy and industries. Since labor productivity is important indicator of economic growth and prosperity, it...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Todd Pugatch, Committee Member, representing Economics Department

A Panel of Histone H3 Mutations to Investigate Centromere Maintenance and Gene Silencing

Creator:: Esposito, Madison L.
Abstract:: Modifications of histone tail amino acid residues are necessary for many reactions involving chromatin. These processes can produce transcriptionally active, euchromatic, or inactive, heterochromatic, segments of DNA. The formation and maintenance of facultative heterochromatin is critical for the proper growth and development of many eukaryotes. Euchromatin can be changed into...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation
Full Text:: N NH NH N P O O O O Serine, Threonine, and Tyrosine Phosphorylation Histone amino acid residues can

The role of the putative transcription factor DIS10 in PRC2-mediated gene silencing

Creator:: Jackson, Kendra K.
Abstract:: PRC2 (Polycomb Repressive Complex 2) mediated gene silencing plays an important role in cell differentiation, stem cell plasticity, and tumor suppression. In fungi, it is also involved in pathogenicity. The catalytic subunit, KMT6, trimethylates lysine 27 on histone h3 (H3K27me3) at loci targeted for silencing. In animals, PRC1 and PRC2...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Michael Freitag PRC2 (Polycomb Repressive Complex 2) mediated gene silencing plays an

Perceived Credibility of News Media Sources

Creator:: Palczewski, Nicole
Abstract:: The purpose of this research is to study the relationship between popular news media sources and individual perceptions of media credibility. Findings in this research show that there is a relationship between media credibility, media habits, and media trust, which affects the choice of media that an individual determines is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Michael Jones The purpose of this research is to study the relationship between

Mutations of CenH3 Domains and their Effect on Chromocenter Localization and Meiosis in Neurospora crassa

Creator:: Ferrer, Sarah Theresa
Abstract:: In recent years, non-coding DNA has received much attention within the scientific community. This attention has not only illuminated the mystery behind functionally important regions like the centromere, but has also brought to light additional important questions regarding centromere mechanisms, inheritance, and cellular recognition by the kinetochore, a protein complex...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : __________________________________________ Michael Freitag In recent years

An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador

Creator:: Asson, Danielle
Abstract:: Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific community. While many terrestrial ecosystems are well protected, marine ecosystems have only recently come to the forefront. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been introduced as a means of protecting biodiversity, commercial stocks, and ecosystem services. There are many...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : . Michael Harte Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific

Effects of Medial and Lateral Motion of the Foot during a Forward Slip on the Loss and Recovery of Balance

Creator:: Blackwell, Allison M.
Abstract:: Falls, especially those caused by slips, are a major health concern. Past research has examined the mechanisms of preventing a fall from a forward slip; however, the effects of a mediolateral component to the slip have not been thoroughly analyzed. The purpose of this study was to examine how medial...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Loss and Recovery of Balance. Abstract approved: Michael Pavol Falls, especially those

Investigation of the Effects of Commercial Salmon Fishery Management in Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska

Creator:: Fleming-Craig, Danielle
Abstract:: Optimal commercial fishery management sustains each salmon species' population while maximizing economic benefits. This thesis addresses two questions. What are the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's and the Board of Fisheries' intentions when conducting a fishery management plan in Upper Cook Inlet? How does it compare to its implementation?...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ Michael Nelson Optimal commercial fishery

Corporate Oregon : A narrative study of Measure 97

Creator:: McMorris, Claire M.
Abstract:: Oregon Ballot Measure 97 is a contentious measure on the Oregon 2016 ballot that seeks to raise taxes on corporations with sales over 25 million dollars within the state of Oregon. Predictably, there has been a considerable amount of dialogue with the public as well as lobbying among elites to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Michael D. Jones Oregon

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
Full Text:: Manipulation Abstract approved: Michael Freitag DNA segments in the

Mutation of Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) kmt6 to Probe in vivo Function in Fusarium

Creator:: Josephson, Brian
Abstract:: Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) is a histone methyltransferase that initiates facultative heterochromatin formation by trimethylating histone H3 on lysine 27 (H3K27me3). Mutations within its three primary subunits, KMT6, EED, and SUZ12, result in inherited diseases and sporadic cancers. In the fungus Fusarium graminearum, deletion of the gene encoding the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Michael Freitag

Plutonium Recycling via Iterative Mixed-Oxide Fuel Reprocessing

Creator:: Perlin, Michael A.
Abstract:: Poster presented at Idaho National Laboratory for the 2014 Fuel Cycle Technologies Annual Review Meeting.
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: Michael A. Perlin, Dr. Alexey I. Soldatov Oregon State University, Department of Nuclear Engineering and

Hispanic and farmworker health : a community health survey of Hood River County, Oregon.

Creator:: Carne, David Michael
Abstract:: Hispanics in Hood River County, Oregon account for roughly 25% of the population, with many employed in agriculture. A community health survey was carried out in Hood River County during the winter months of 2001 with the purpose of evaluating the health conditions, needs, and barriers to access of needed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ; Todd et al., 1993; Williams and Colins, 1995). About one-third of Hispanics reported not having a

Native wildlife species (Pseudacris regilla) utilizing invasive-dominated habitat in a highly disturbed ecosystem

Creator:: Epperly, Haley K.
Abstract:: The Pacific Treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) is commonly encountered throughout the Pacific Northwest and can be an indicator for ecosystem health. At each life stage P. regilla utilizes a different habitat and therefore it is important to understand habitat use at all life stages to properly manage the ecosystem, however, few...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Michael J. Adams Abstract The Pacific Treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) is commonly encountered

Retrospective study of the prevalence of Pseudoloma neurophilia between zebrafish sexes

Creator:: Chow, Fidelis
Abstract:: As a major biological model for biomedical research, maintaining healthy zebrafish (Danio rerio) is imperative for accurate and consistent lab results. This retrospective study focuses on Pseudoloma neurophilia, a microsporidium, because it is the most common pathogen found in laboratory zebrafish. An online database maintained by the Zebrafish International Resource...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Michael L. Kent As a major biological model for biomedical research

Comparison of three diagnostic assays in the detection of Pseudoloma neurophilia in zebrafish

Creator:: Kreul, Taylor G.
Abstract:: As the zebrafish (Danio rerio) becomes increasingly popular as a biomedical model for various laboratory studies, the need for efficient and accurate diagnostic assays for the pathogens that infect it has grown. The most common pathogen infecting laboratory zebrafish is Pseudoloma neurophilia, a microsporidium that has been known to cause...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Michael Kent As the

The Storage of Grain and Aging of Flour, and Their Effects on Flour Functionality

Creator:: Miranda-Garcia, Omar
Abstract:: Flour aging is thought to occur naturally during storage of wheat flour. In soft-wheat it is hypothesized that aging may increase water absorption properties of the flour. The aim of this study was to determine if the absorption capacity of flour changes as a response to flour aging. Absorption was...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis

Test for Transgenerational Immune Priming in the Snail, Biomphalaria glabrata

Creator:: Anand, Sonal
Abstract:: Transgenerational immune priming occurs when an adult is exposed to a parasite or other pathogen and then transmits information to its offspring through protective phenotypes to cope with the same pathogen (Moret, 2006). There has been evidence for transgenerational immune priming in various invertebrates (Tidbury et al. 2011). Here we...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Michael Blouin Transgenerational immune priming occurs when an adult is exposed to a parasite or

An Investigation of Ceratomyxa shasta sporulation following death of itsChinook salmon host

Creator:: Soderlund, Krista M.
Abstract:: As pre-spawning mortality (PSM) in Chinook salmon in the Willamette River Valley becomes a more defined and examined area of study, more focus is granted to not only preserving the health of these fish, but also expanding knowledge concerning various pathogens that utilize the salmon as hosts and may be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: sporulation following Chinook salmon host death. . Abstract approved: _____ Dr. Michael Kent

Preliminary deployment and evaluation of geophone sensors for monitoring wave activity: GeoMoteShield

Creator:: Lathrop, Eve
Abstract:: This study focuses specifically on the investigation of a new, inexpensive geophone system and its application to monitor wave activity. Studies of seismic observations of coastal cliffs suggest that ground motions generated from local ocean waves may provide a surrogate to limited wave buoy data to quantify the wave contact...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Michael J. Olsen This study focuses specifically on the investigation of a new, inexpensive

Under the Sea: An evaluation of the establishment and continued effectiveness of the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve in Ecuador

Creator:: Asson, Danielle C.
Abstract:: Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific community. While many terrestrial ecosystems are well protected, marine ecosystems have only recently come to the forefront. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been introduced as a means of protecting biodiversity, commercial stocks, and ecosystem services. There are many...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : . Michael Harte Conservation of natural resources has become a new watchword of the scientific

An investigation of water access and quality in the Ambovombe area of southern Madagascar

Creator:: Valentine, Katherine Frances
Abstract:: The Ambovombe-Androy region of southern Madagascar is one of the most water stressed areas in the country and is also notorious for having the worst quality water on the island. Before improvements and change can be made however, it is vital to know what infrastructure, quality, and access levels currently...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ____________________________________________ Michael Campana The Ambovombe

Quantification of Lithium via Redox Titration and pH Titration – A Method Comparison

Creator:: Hebert, Joseph J.
Abstract:: Lithium serves an unparalleled role for high energy-density storage applications and is vital for the continued advancement of the world economy. However, global supply is heavily reliant on lithium deposits situated in select locations, creating unpredictability in the price and concerns for the sustained production of the resource. Additionally, future...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Michael Lerner Lithium serves an unparalleled role for high energy-density storage

The Economic Path Dependency of Foreign Extraction Duration: Why Colonialism Still Matters

Creator:: Kemp, Duncan S.
Abstract:: Foreign occupation and extraction have arguably existed since the very emergence of interstate conflict millennia ago. Yet despite humanity’s vast experience on the topic, we know surprisingly little about its long-term economic consequences. It is generally accepted by most that the extraction of resources by a foreign power tends to...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: mean post-independence GDP per capita growth. With a very high p-value of 18% and a weak Pearson’s R

The role of molecular architecture in the hydration properties of brewers’ spent grain

Creator:: Yang, Jasmin S.
Abstract:: An emerging strategy to reducing food waste is converting food processing byproducts to nutritious and inexpensive food ingredients. A relevant food processing waste stream is brewers’ spent grain (BSG), the primary byproduct of beer production. BSG is a promising candidate as a food ingredient because of its high protein and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Michael H. Penner An emerging strategy to reducing food waste is converting food

Building a cassette-based system for combined eukaryotic gene expression

Creator:: Madhira, Raviteja
Abstract:: Gene regulatory networks control the state of a cell. Models of such networks have been produced for sea urchin development and suggest that cell type may be defined by distinct network kernels. Such kernels are composed of a set of sequence specific DNA-binding transcription factors (SSTFs) that maintain each other’s...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: expression. Abstract Approved:________________________________________________________ Michael K

Sulforaphane Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

Creator:: Patel, Karan A.
Abstract:: Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene (DBC) is a highly potent, but less prevalent, environmental carcinogen belonging to a class of compounds known as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). They are highly ubiquitous and arise as a byproduct of natural and anthropogenic combustion processes. Previous studies have documented carcinogenic effects upon in utero exposure of PAHs....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Regulation of LncRNA in a Transplacental Nrf2 Knockout Mouse Model Exposed to Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene

The Gut Microbiome Drives Benzo[a]pyrene's Impact on Zebrafish Behavioral Development

Creator:: Sieler, Michael J.
Abstract:: Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) is a common environmental pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as fossil fuel emissions. In vertebrates, B[a]P exposure is associated with hyperactivity, though the underlying mechanisms driving this effect are undescribed. Mounting evidence indicates that the gut microbiome, which is the diverse community of...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Behavioral Development By Michael James Sieler Jr. An Undergraduate Thesis

Domestic Well Aquifer Storage Using Seasonal Springs

Creator:: Robinson, Julianne E.
Abstract:: In the face of increasing demand for and reduced supplies of water, methods to augment water supply and storage capacity are becoming increasingly important. In some areas, this has taken the form of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), which involves injecting water into a well during a time of water...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Date Created:
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Todd Jarvis, Committee Member, representing Institute for Water and Watersheds and College of

Peptide Non-planarity Regained

Creator:: Biel, Justin T.
Abstract:: The planar peptide model has guided our understanding and interpretation of protein crystal structures since its origin in the 1950s. It is well understood that deviations from this model occur, but the majority of peptides are planar, as measured by the standard omega torsion angle. Here, we report the first...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________ P. Andrew Karplus

HIV and the Transmasculine Community – Can Statistical Significance Be Harmful?

Creator:: Harger, Stephen A.
Abstract:: Epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS seeks to determine at-risk populations not reached by current care. In the forty years since the AIDS epidemic began, transgender people were only recently deemed “at-risk” by the CDC and more action was taken to study them. Most current research centers on transgender women, with transgender...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Floyd, Committee Member, representing Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies/Queer Studies

The United States Election System: How an Outdated Electoral Structure has led to Political Polarization in the United States

Creator:: Fitzharris, Jacob H.
Abstract:: Political Polarization in the United States is at a level higher today than at any point in the past few decades. Possible causes of this rise in polarization have been provided from various sources, including explanations such as mass media and income inequality. Through historical analysis and a wide literature...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Jones, Committee Member, representing the Political Science Department

Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of the leaf- and root-associated microbiomes of Zostera marina and Zostera japonica

Creator:: Wojahn, John Michael Adrian
Abstract:: A great deal of research has been focused on the microbiomes of terrestrial angiosperms (flowering plants), but much less research has been performed on the microbiomes of aquatic angiosperms (Turner et al. 2013). Eelgrass beds are extremely productive ecosystems that provide habitat for many marine organisms, such as fish, shellfish,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Zostera japonica by John Michael Adrian Wojahn A THESIS submitted to

Modeling of Power Efficiency in a Magnetohydrodynamic Generator

Creator:: Redle, Michael T.
Abstract:: The introduction of an Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator in coal or natural gas energy plants could significantly increase the efficiency by converting kinetic and thermal energy of the combustion exhaust to electrical energy by the generation of a Faraday and Hall current. The traditional MHD system was transformed into a simplified...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Michael Redle A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial

Beating the curve: insulin sensitization in response to exercise

Creator:: Murphy, Michael C.
Abstract:: This paper presents a brief discussion on the phenomenon of exercise-induced insulin sensitization, including the effects of exercise on insulin-stimulated glucose uptake and potential mechanisms mediating these effects. Originally created for KIN 481 (Writing Intensive Curriculum course).
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: ., & Felber, J. P. (1981). The Effect of Insulin on the Disposal of Intravenous Glucose: Results from

The Mathematics of Critical Shifts in Ecological Networks with Alternative Stable State Theory, A Potential Framework for Early Warning Indicators

Creator:: Kupperman, Michael D.
Abstract:: A long running problem in mathematical biology is the prediction of extinction events, a specialized case of the larger global stability problem found in differential equations and dynamical systems theory. A central technical question is how to introduce the randomness observed in real ecological systems not accounted for in deterministic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Alternative Stable State Theory, A Potential Framework for Early Warning Indicators by Michael Kupperman A

Associations Between Parenting Practices and Decision-Making Competence inEmerging Adults: A Prospective Study

Creator:: Michaels, Linsie
Abstract:: Developmental research has suggested that parenting practices may impact the development of risk behaviors later in life. However, little evidence exists regarding how parenting may impact actual decision processes that precede poor choices. This study examined how parenting practices in early childhood influence the development of decision-making competence (DMC), a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Psychology, 92(5), 938-956. Carlo, G., Mestre, M., Samper, P., Tur, A., & Armenta, B. (2010). Feelings or

Thermoelectric Properties of the HeterostructuralAlloy Sn_(1-x)Ca_(x)Se

Creator:: Forkner, MIchael
Abstract:: By alloying face centered cubic CaSe with orthorhombic SnSe, we created the heterostructural alloy Sn1-xCaxSe. The phase separated lms created with a high deposition temperature acted as highly crys- talline SnSe while the low deposition temperature lms acted as a mix of SnSe and CaSe. For the alloyed lms we...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Sn1−xCaxSe Michael Forkner Advisor: Dr. Janet Tate A thesis presented for the degree of Bachelor’s

Electric logging in the Douglas fir region

Creator:: Snyder, Robert Michaels
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: quipped with: One 300 H P skidding motor One 125 H P transfer motor (for rigging, car-spotting, etc

Optimizing Monte Carlo simulation of the square-well fluid

Creator:: Perlin, Michael A.
Abstract:: We identify and develop efficient Monte Carlo methods for determining thermodynamic properties of the square-well fluid in order to test square-well density functional theories near the critical point. Previous works have developed generic so-called histogram methods for collecting statistics on low energy system states, but little or no literature exists...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Michael A. Perlin A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in

Characterizing novel bacterial isolates that inhibit the growth of gall-forming phytopathogenic bacteria

Creator:: Belcher, Michael S.
Abstract:: Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Rhodococcus fascians are plant pathogenic bacteria that can induce crown and leafy galls on plants, respectively. Infection by these bacteria results in disfigured, unsellable plants, leading to significant economic losses to the nursery industry. A. tumefaciens and R. fascians are capable of infecting a broad range of...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: isolates that inhibit the growth of gall-forming phytopathogenic bacteria Michael S. Belcher1, Elizabeth A

Optimizing shared mooring and anchoring strength for floating offshore wind turbine arrays

Creator:: Devin, Michael C.
Abstract:: Energy from offshore wind could provide substantial power generation if further utilized. One area of significant research focus is in developing floating offshore wind devices, which would allow for wind energy to be gathered in deep water where driven monopile turbines are infeasible. However, floating offshore wind is not currently...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Offshore Wind Turbine Arrays by Michael C Devin A THESIS submitted

Conditions precipitating currency devaluation : an analysis of the 1994 Mexican financial crisis

Creator:: Bliss, Michael R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to develop an analytical framework for identifying and evaluating conditions that precipitate currency devaluation like those experienced by Mexico in 1994. This study develops a framework of financial and macroenvironmental indicators that point to potential currency devaluation in the future. Some of these indicators...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael R. Bliss for the degree

Selective Laser Melting of H13 Tool Steel for Rapid Tooling

Creator:: Katancik, Michael
Abstract:: The current knowledge on the microstructural evolutions and mechanical properties of selective laser melting (SLM) produced H13 tool steel components is limited. This research is focused on optimization of SLM processing parameters for H13 tool steel and investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of H13 tool steel components after SLM...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: H13 Tool Steel for Rapid Tooling by Michael Katancik A THESIS

Mathematical Investigation of Evaporation Synergy in Bi-Texture Soil Columns as a Function of Column Width

Creator:: Sumner, Michael J.
Abstract:: Evaporation synergy is a phenomenon that occurs between different classes of soil and allows for a greater amount/quantity of soil water evaporation. 20 of the 66 soil texture class combinations have been shown to exhibit evaporation synergy (Fisher, 2012), however the impact of column width on the functionality of this...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael J. Sumner for the

¡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
Full Text:: Well Within Reach by Lorenzo Michael Curtis A THESIS submitted to

Does the Type of Licensure Affect the CPAs' Ethical Framework?

Creator:: Conan, Michael
Abstract:: Moral reasoning ability is a measure of the stage of development of an individual along a theoretical scale through which one moves over the course of their lifetime, developed by Lawrence Kohlberg and further modified by James Rest, who’s revised Defining Issues Test (DIT-2) will be used for our study....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: CPAs’ Ethical Framework? By Michael B Conan A THESIS submitted to

Social Determinants to Real FreedomsAn Empirical Development of the Capabilities Approach

Creator:: Trujillo, Michael A.
Abstract:: In the Capabilities Approach literature “capabilities” are the real freedoms individuals possess to achieve certain “functionings,” which are the doings and beings that constitute a good life. I argue that this approach requires, or at least can benefit from, an account of the psychosocial mechanisms involved in capability limitation. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Development of the Capabilities Approach by Michael A. Trujillo A PROJECT submitted to

Deformation Reduction in Intermetallic NiAl Microlaminations

Creator:: Joyer, Michael J.
Abstract:: One method of fabricating intermetallic nickel-aluminum MECS devices involves diffusion bonding together pre-patterned elemental foils of nickel and aluminum. This process shows good potential for the mass-production of NiAl devices, but several quality issues remain. Of large concern is the deformation of internal features during the bonding process. This research...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: on June 7th, 2002 Commencement June 2002 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael J. Joyer for

Solvent and Dispersion Effects on the Hydrodeoxygenation of Acetic Acid on a Pd(111) Model Surface

Creator:: Rebarchik, Michael A.
Abstract:: Increased dependence on fossil fuels and concerns of anthropogenic climate change have led to increased interest in alternative energy sources. Liquid fuels derived from renewable raw materials have gained attention in recent years due to their similarity to petroleum-based fuels. Biofuels derived through hydrodeoxygenation have been found to be one...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Acetic Acid on a Pd(111) Model Surface By Michael Rebarchik A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

Analysis of the microcar market in the United States and India : impact of macroeconomic forces and cultural values

Creator:: Hodges, Stephen Michael
Abstract:: The boom of the microcar market in India has lead to domestic and international firms taking advantage of this growth. Many places including India are experiencing this trend, but due to differences in cultures, preferences and values, the United States is not. Companies that want to venture into the microcar...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: States and India: Impact of Macroeconomic Forces and Cultural Values By: Stephen Michael Hodges

The effect of animal size on the carbonic anhydrase activity of the sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima

Creator:: Tep, Allison P.
Abstract:: The sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima is a model organism for the study of temperate symbiosis. Anthopleura elegantissima can engage in symbiosis with two different algal symbionts: the dinoflagellate Breviolum muscatinei and the chlorophyte Elliptochloris marina. One host enzyme that has been shown to be important in cnidarian-algal symbioses is carbonic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Allison P. Tep A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Bioethanol production from lignocellulosicbiomass: assessing genes linked to acetic acid stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Creator:: Montgomery, Tyler P.
Abstract:: Lignocellulosic biomass represents a vast and renewable source of fermentable sugar for production of biofuels. However, native lignocellulose—comprised of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin—is refractory to degradation because the crystalline cellulose is not easily hydrolyzed by cellulases. Standard chemical treatments of lignocellulose to reduce the crystallinity of cellulose prior to enzymatic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Tyler P. Montgomery for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology presented on February

Genetic and morphological evidence suggests cryptic speciation within the Torrent Sculpin, Cottus rhotheus, across the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Nicholas, Benjamin P.
Abstract:: Dwelling on the bottom of large rivers to high alpine streams, freshwater sculpins (genus Cottus) occur in high densities across the Pacific Northwest, with 21 currently recognized species found in the Pacific Northwest. Sculpin fill many ecological roles, with some species serving as important prey sources, and others competing with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: States, Michael Young of the United States Forest Service (USFS) has begun undertaking the challenge to

Examining Thermal Response of Steel Structural Elements with Fire Protection through Heat Transfer Analysis

Creator:: Saccente, Alexandra J.
Abstract:: Fires that affect buildings can have disastrous impacts, including significant losses to people, property, and the environment. Understanding how fires can impact structures provides the foundation to prevent structural collapse in fire. It is critical that the effect of fire is studied to protect the safety and welfare of civilians....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Scott, Committee Member, representing Civil & Construction Engineering

DNA Mismatch Repair-Dependent Suppression of Genotoxicity of Benzo[a]pyrene Diol Epoxide

Creator:: Kernan, Casey P.
Abstract:: DNA mismatch repair (MMR) plays an important role in preserving genomic stability and reducing cancer risk. Environmental exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are believed to contribute significantly to carcinogenesis. PAHs are found in food, air, water and soil and upon bioactivation can form diol epoxides which are electrophilic in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Casey P. Kernan for

Dashboard Effectiveness is More Complex than Key Performance Indicators: Feedback mechanisms are the foundation of dashboard success

Creator:: Beeks, Kameron P.
Abstract:: This thesis serves as a literature review of dashboards that calls for further research in the area of Feedback Mechanisms (FMs). A dashboard, for the purposes of this paper is a display used to provide performance feedback to a user. An FM is the mechanism used in a dashboard to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kameron P. Beeks for the

Functional consequences of microRNA regulation by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in 3D human bronchial epithelial cells

Creator:: Mans, Michael-Andres D.
Abstract:: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of contaminants ubiquitous in the environment and result from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Many PAHs have been identified as procarcinogenic, and are metabolized to form DNA adducts; however, other mechanisms also may contribute to toxicity and help explain differences in toxicity...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: Microsoft Word - Michael-Andres_Mans_BRR_Thesis_Final.docx

Investigating Local Energy Compensation of Adjacent RNA Secondary Structures in the bpRNA-1m Database

Creator:: Cornwell-Arquitt, Robert L.
Abstract:: Non-coding ribonucleic acid (ncRNA) is of interest for its diverse roles in cell and viral biology. RNA molecules vary greatly in terms of size, structure, and function. In recent years, the modification of existing RNA structures has been used for biochemical methods of enormous impact including CRISPR and RNAi methods....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Freitag, Committee Member, representing Biochemistry and Biophysics

Characterization and Functionalization of Fabric for use in an Immunoassay

Creator:: White, Natalie
Abstract:: Paper-based microfluidic assays, like the common pregnancy test, allow for rapid screening at the point- of-care at low cost and with no instrumentation. Fabric has many similar properties to paper, but is more flexible and durable, making it a promising option for use in a variety of diagnostic and screening...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , including graduate students Michael Rodriguez and Lael Wentland, who provided feedback and taught me

The Relationship between Self-Enhancing Humor, Self-Compassion, and Emotional Traits

Creator:: Brydone-Jack, Michael J.
Abstract:: This research focused on characterizing the relationship between self-enhancing humor, self-compassion, and long-term emotional traits.. It was hypothesized that self-enhancing humor would be related to self-compassion and the related subscales of mindfulness and self-kindness. In addition, it was predicted that self-enhancing humor would relate most strongly to positive emotional traits....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: OF THE THESIS OF Michael J. Brydone-Jack for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in

Influence of Body Mass Index on Single Leg Stance Time and Hip Abduction Angle in Community-Dwelling Older Adults During a Hip Abduction Exercise

Creator:: Hu, Yulin
Abstract:: Aging and excessive weight appear to be problematic to lateral balance related to falls. Strong frontal plane hip muscle strength is needed to stabilize the hip statically during single leg stance or dynamically during lateral stepping; however, the length of single leg stance time and maximum hip abduction angle during...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: no significant relationship between BMI and hip abduction angle or single leg stance time (p>0.05

Gender Comparison of Hip Power during the Squat Exercise in Older Adults

Creator:: Van Der Hyde, Meghan E.
Abstract:: Falls are a significant public health issue for older adults, with different fall rates and risk factors among genders. In order to slow or stop a fall, an individual must be able to produce significant eccentric joint power in the lower extremities. It is unclear whether there is a relationship...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Healthy Show South American Camelids

Creator:: Kutzler, Colleen J.
Abstract:: Camelid health and parasitology experts disagree on what a “safe” level of internal parasitism is in camelids. The objective was to determine the levels of parasitism in show camelids (llamas and alpacas). The hypothesis was that fecal egg counts (FEC) in camelid would differ based upon geographic location, species (llama...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: eggs to 280 eggs, respectively; p<0.0001). In summary, the number of parasite eggs/healthy animal has

Kit Ligand Effect on Growth of Bovine Follicles in Culture and the Effect of Kit Ligand on the Function of Theca Cells

Creator:: Jachter, Shaina L.
Abstract:: Ovarian steroidogenesis is heavily controlled by the formation and function of the theca cells. A condition known as polycystic ovarian disease in humans and cystic ovarian disease in cattle is due to abnormal steroidogenesis. Knowing more about theca cell formation and function can aid in gaining further knowledge about polycystic...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Wilson P. Simmons, Committee Member, representing Animal Science

Electrical Conductivity of Ceramic Material at High Temperature

Creator:: Kangsathein, Parm
Abstract:: The electrical conductivity data of ceramic material at high temperatures can be useful in the application of modeling, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD). The existing data is considerably lacking at extreme temperatures. Our research focuses on bridging this gap by reporting the electrical conductivity measurements of sets...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Bowen, Committee Member, representing Department

Mycobacterium abscessus genetic determinants associated with intrinsic resistance to antibiotics

Creator:: Gorzynski, Mylene
Abstract:: M. abscessus subsp. abscessus is a nontuberculous mycobacterium causing pulmonary infections in immunocompromised patients. The treatment of MAB infections is challenging due to its natural resistance to most antibiotics. To identify MAB genetic factors that are involved in mechanisms of the antibiotic tolerance, we screened the library of 2,000 gene...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Kent, Committee Member, representing Department of Microbiology

Post-Earthquake Performance Assessment of Steel Strongback Braced Frames

Creator:: Rhoades, Katharine
Abstract:: Traditional braced frames are an efficient and economic means of resisting seismic demands. However, braced frames are prone to story mechanisms, which can result in concentrations of demands and damage during seismic events. Including steel strongbacks in conjunction with traditional braced frames can mitigate story mechanisms. The SBF results in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Scott Committee Member, representing Civil Engineering

Screening for Viral Disease in the OSU Tomato Breeding Program

Creator:: Kershner, Alexandria C.
Abstract:: Disease control is a crucial aspect of plant breeding for researchers as well as commercial producers. After samples from OSU's tomato breeding program tested positive for Columnea latent viroid in a screen done by a private company, secondary testing was done by the USDA laboratory in Corvallis which suggested that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Burgett, Committee Member, representing Department of Horticulture

Trouble on the High Seas: An Analysis of Congressional Speech Patterns regarding Sea Level Rise in the 115th Congress

Creator:: Fuller, Joshua A.
Abstract:: When running for a political office, a candidate’s platform is important for the voter to understand what the that individual believes. Candidates do not always lay out a concrete platform and tend to stay away from salient issues, such as climate change and its effects, and run on platforms that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Campana, Committee Member, representing College of Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric

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:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Penner, Committee Member, representing Food Science and Technology

The Women of the Court: Gender Shaping the U.S. Senate Confirmation Process

Creator:: Clairmont, Kimberly
Abstract:: Since underrepresented nominees began filling U.S. Supreme Court seats, political scientists have examined the possibility of existing biases towards potential judges based upon their identities or innate characteristics. Some scholars have identified that the gender identification and ethnic affiliations of candidates have affected the behaviors displayed by those involved in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Trevathan, Committee Member, representing Political Science

Lean Implementations in the University Classroom and Curriculum Design

Creator:: Diep, Dustin S.
Abstract:: The Lean process improvement philosophy has been proposed as a method for improving components of Higher Education (HE), including student learning outcomes; however, current lean applications to HE have focused on administrative operations or general institutional interventions. Comparatively little work has been performed applying lean to teaching. This work fills...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering _____________________________________________________________________ Michael O’Malley

Synthesis and Solution Behavior of Tetravalent Metal Clusters with Ammonium Counterions

Creator:: Brown, Jessica C.
Abstract:: Global interest in reducing carbon emissions by use of alternative energy sources makes nuclear energy production and the impacts of the nuclear energy cycle relevant. Studying the aqueous speciation of tetravalent metals commonly used for nuclear energy (uranium, thorium, plutonium) can inform us of general metal properties and their behavior...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Lerner, Committee Member, representing Department of Chemistry

The Effects of Universal Healthcare on COVID-19 Per Capita Death Rates

Creator:: Lash, Cooper
Abstract:: For over two years, an exceptionally contagious new disease known as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread around the globe and killed millions. Organizations such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations have suggested that universal healthcare could have helped countries currently lacking such mitigate the severity of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Trevathan, Committee Member, representing College of Liberal Arts

An Analysis of Driver's Visual Attention When Exposed to Roadside Drone Operations

Creator:: Sova, Alden
Abstract:: Drones are being used increasingly in the transportation sector for roadside applications such as surveying, structural inspection, and traffic monitoring, which raises distraction concerns for drivers. This study examines the visual attention of a group of Oregon drivers to determine drones’ potential as distracting roadside elements. Eye tracking data was...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Olsen, Committee Member, representing Civil Engineering

Inclusion development in cells infected with Chlamydia abortus

Creator:: DeBoer, Addison
Abstract:: Chlamydia abortus, an intracellular bacterium, spreads through flocks of sheep and goats, causing ovine enzootic abortion (OAE). Chlamydiae develop within a pathogen-modified vacuole in the host cell called the inclusion, which allows the bacteria to acquire host resources. The morphology of the inclusion varies between chlamydial species. Some species fuse...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Freitag, Committee Member, representing Biochemistry and Biophysics

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:: through many hours of data workup and writing, including: Jamie, Brad, Darren, Michael, Corey, Lyle

Community Risk Factors for Post-Hurricane Disease

Creator:: Hultberg, Kate
Abstract:: This thesis explores interrelationships between the geographical impact of recent hurricanes, rates of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis in impacted communities, and effects of hurricanes on local water infrastructure systems. I obtained quantitative data on geographical hurricane attributes, demographic characteristics of populations struck by hurricanes, and confirmed cases of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Michael Campana, Committee Member, representing College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric

Development of a custom testbed to evaluate the efficacy of a force-amplifying implant in a live rabbit model

Creator:: Justen, Gabriella
Abstract:: In the United States, 58.7% of the spinal cord injuries that occur each year result in some degree of tetraplegia, this leads to reduced control of upper limb muscle. One surgery that can restore some upper limb function is a brachioradialis (BR) to flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon transfer surgery,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Balasubramanian, Mentor, representing Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Michael Pavol

Development of assessment to determine first term general chemistry mathematical fluency

Creator:: Tomlinson, Kiara A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the scores of a mental math quiz taken by the CH 231 trailer course at Oregon State University and to determine courses of action to increase the success of students in general chemistry based on the results of the analysis. Students were...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________________ Michael Burand, Committee Member, representing Chemistry

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