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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:: Philosophy in Action: Tales and Lessons from Oregon

Burwell v. Hobby Lobby: Crafting Corporate Personhood with Glitter and Toothpicks

Creator:: Buccello, Taylor
Abstract:: Presented via Zoom at the OSU Religious Studies 2021 Spring Conference. This paper takes an analytical look at the 2014 Supreme Court Case Burwell v Hobby Lobbly. This case is an example of the intersection of religion with capitalism, healthcare, feminism, and public policy. This case looks to answer the...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

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:: for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Philosophy and Biology (Honors Scholar

Intersections and Implications Between Medical, Philosophical and Moral Understandings of the Body and the Self

Creator:: Rich, Natalie Laine
Abstract:: The relationship between the self and the body forms the basis of many philosophical speculations throughout history. This thesis investigates the self‐body relationship in a modern medical context, connecting abstract ideas about the mind and embodiment with ethical decision making in healthcare. Naturalist, Feminist and property conceptions of the body...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Philosophy presented on May 29, 2012. Title: Intersections and Implications Between Medical

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Creator:: Fairbrother, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: As genetically modified products come under greater production, tensions surrounding the potential benefits and harms of the technology have appeared in divergent policy between the European Union (EU) and certain member states. The purpose of this thesis is to consider whether some type of international law, also called an environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Philosophy (Honors

Moral Disagreement and Moral Genealogy : Two Sources of Empirically-Based Epistemological Challenges to Robust Realism

Creator:: Pho, Alexander
Abstract:: I defend robust realism from arguments that raise epistemological challenges to it based on considerations about either moral disagreement or the genealogy of our moral beliefs. The first argument is the “Argument from Conciliationism,” which contends that the moral disagreements that obtain between moral peers give us reason to believe...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Philosophy (Honors Associate) Presented June 4, 2018

The philosophies of leadership, management, and authority : how they’re different, and why we so often get it wrong

Creator:: Sundberg, Benjamin J.
Abstract:: Recent studies have shown that there is a significant amount of dissatisfaction and stress associated with finances, job security, and work. There are many health related consequences that manifest in response to this continual stress that we experience in our professional lives. These include obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: positions are rewards for hard work and for due diligence. It his herein suggested that such a philosophy

Christian Religious Services, Coronavirus, and the Responsible Coalescence of Virtual and Augmented Realities as a Solution

Creator:: Mitchell, Tristan R.
Abstract:: Christian communities vary widely in their degrees of acceptability or apprehensiveness toward newly developing technologies, ultimately aiming to help individuals optimally grow in their relationships to God and with others. Technologies viewed as conducive to accomplishing these goals are more likely to be accepted by Christian communities. Technologies viewed as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Biology and Psychology (Honors Scholar) Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Philosophy

An Investigation into the Formation of Vaccine Opinions and Attitudes in College Students

Creator:: Reynolds, Bailey L.
Abstract:: This study sought to understand the commonality of vaccine misconceptions among college students and where individuals feel they are obtaining their vaccine information. An IRB approved survey was used to collect 126 responses from Oregon State University students. Individuals, on average, correctly answered only 54.10% of the statements based on...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Science in Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented October 4, 2019

The Never-Ending Story: An Analysis of Student Activism at Oregon State University

Creator:: Petty, Lyndi-Rae E.
Abstract:: Racism on college campuses continues to create a toxic environment for students of color to learn and thrive in. In order for institutions of higher education work to address the complexities of the issues that students of color face, it is important to understand the context in which those issues...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in Biology Honors Associate Presented August 31, 2017 Commencement

For What it is Worth: Meditations on the Meaning of Life with Camus and Nozick

Creator:: Cherry, Owen E.
Abstract:: The meaning of life is an enduring philosophical question. This paper seeks to explore the thought of Albert Camus and Robert Nozick on the meaning of life and critically examine their contributions to philosophy. Camus begins with contemplating whether life is worth ending or worth living and concludes that only...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology (Honors Associate

Investigating Potential Protective Mechanisms Against Long-Term Blue Light Damage

Creator:: Kumar, Rujul
Abstract:: Despite the prominence of LEDs in our society, we have limited knowledge pertaining to their long-term effects. These seemingly white LEDs have a large blue light component to them. Recent results have shown that Drosophila living in 12 hrs. of blue light and 12 hrs. of darkness live substantially shorter...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology

Circadian Clock Disruption via Exposure to Extended Light at Night (LAN) Alters Epigenetic Expression of CKI Genes in the Murine Mammary Gland

Creator:: Rogers, Zackry L.
Abstract:: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women, with an estimated 12.4% of American women diagnosed with this tumor type. Evidence suggests that exogenous disruptors can exert epigenetic changes leading to aberrant gene expression, shifting the cellular balance toward oncogenesis. While chemical pollutant exposure is well-studied, light...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology Honors Scholar Presented June 3

Elucidating patterns of fungal epiphyte and endophyte growth on a variety of carbon substrates

Creator:: Thapliyal, Mrinal
Abstract:: Coastal Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii), a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest, relies on symbioses with microorganisms to obtain nutrients, potentially defend against pathogens, and perform a variety of other tasks. Two of the tree’s primary fungal symbionts are foliar epiphytes and endophytes, which reside on the exterior or...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 29

Assessing the consistency of stream ecosystem characteristics in accounting for variation in trout abundance between summers with low versus high flow conditions

Creator:: Miller, Nicole M.
Abstract:: Water availability is a controlling factor in stream ecosystems with direct influences on habitat and aquatic ecosystem process, but little work has been done evaluating how biota respond to natural variations in low flow conditions during summer, and which biotic or abiotic features in the system may link most closely...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of: Science in Biology

Creation of an Initial Course and Curriculum Overview for a Positive Youth Development Certificate

Creator:: Pugh, Kiley M.
Abstract:: Positive Youth Development (PYD) is both a set of outcomes and a program model that serves to support youth in building healthy relationships with adults and developing the strengths necessary for healthy adulthood. It centers around the 5 C’s of compassion, character, competence, confidence, and connection, which lead to a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology (Honors Scholar

Presence of Diarrhea and its Intensity due to Human Behaviors in Deh Sabz, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Creator:: Farhad, Mohammad
Abstract:: Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most of the people live in villages below the poverty line, and do not have access to basic health care and a primary education. Living standards are very low, and surviving day to day is a lifetime struggle. Most villages...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology presented on November 29, 2010

Multiple Personality “Order” : Various Approaches to Patient Care

Creator:: Iwanaga, Yuko
Abstract:: As an observer shadowing a physician in the Emergency Department, I witnessed many patients coming to the hospital with various diseases, conditions, mental and emotional states, and background. At the moment I am watching the scene happening right in front of my eyes, I tell myself I will never forget...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Yuko Iwanaga for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology presented

Psychedelics and Entheogens : Implications of Administration in Medical and Non-Medical Contexts

Creator:: Kirk, Hannah R.
Abstract:: Psychedelics and entheogens began as religious sacraments. They were apotheosized for their mind-expanding powers and were thought to open realms to the world of the Gods. It was not until the first psychedelic compound was discovered in a laboratory setting a mere hundred years ago that they entered into formal...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 23, 2018 Commencement June 2018

Biological considerations for a new approach to regulating genetically modified crops in the United States

Creator:: McDonough, Ashley
Abstract:: The debate over GM crops is one of the most controversial issues of recent decades. The debate has many dimensions, including environmental impacts, benefits and risks to human health, intellectual property rights, adequacy of biosafety regulations, and fundamental ethical acceptability. The potential benefits of GM crops are numerous, including improved...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Bacclaureate of Science in Biology Presented

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