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Alternative Carrier Solvents for Use with Resolubilized Fungal Pigments to IncreaseInternal Color Coverage in Wood Substrates

Creator:: Pittis, Lauren
Abstract:: Five solvents were used to resolubilize the fungal pigments of Chlorociboria aeruginosa and Scytalidium cuboideum, two common fungi used in the spalting of wood pieces. These solvents were tested as a replacement for dichloromethane in the pigment application process, via analysis of their ability to increase internal color coverage inside...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Sara Robinson Abstract: Five solvents were used to resolubilize the fungal pigments of

Distribution of Chlorociboria species in riparian forests of Western Oregon

Creator:: Kramer, Olivia E.
Abstract:: Transects were run at five locations in the Benton County area searching for samples of Chlorociboria spp. on dead wood, with fifteen total samples found. Of these samples, eight samples had the wood species identified, with the majority found on Acer macrophyllum and one on Salix spp. The density of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Sara Robinson Abstract

Production and editing practices in The Sweet Roll gaming podcast

Creator:: Davaz, Joanne E.
Abstract:: The Sweet Roll is a podcast centered around discussion of the latest video and tabletop games. It includes news briefs, game reviews, and interviews with industry professionals and gaming celebrities. The target audience is men and women aged 14-35 who play virtual and tabletop games as a hobby. This audience...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: gaming podcast. Abstract approved: ______________________________________ Sara Jameson The Sweet

A Tablespoon or Two Food Blog

Creator:: Hoag, Madeline A.
Abstract:: A Tablespoon or Two is a food blog featuring recipes, featured folks, featured ingredients, an about me section, and my food history. The target audience is Pacific Northwest young chefs who like to cook affordable and fresh comfort food. The pages of the blog feature posts such as a trip...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: thanks to my mentor, Sara Jameson, and committee members, Kristin Griffin and Maschell Cha. This entire

Effects of rMnP on Yeast Growth Inhibitors Generated During the Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Creator:: Varin, Sara M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of recombinant lignin degrading enzyme, maganese peroxidise (rMnP), to detoxify inhibitors for theoptimization of ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass. The negative effects of inhibitors: vanillin, furfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, and syringaldehyde on Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia pastoris yeast cell growth in revealed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: During the Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass by Sara M. Varin A PROJECT

Wildfire Severity Has a Minimal Influence on Pollen Diversity Used by Developing Mason Bees (Osmia lignaria) in Mixed Conifer Forest

Creator:: Bell, Nicole C. S.
Abstract:: Native bees are critically important organisms that support biodiversity and crop production via their pollination services. Wildfires in temperate conifer forests can increase bee abundance and flowering plant density due to increased light exposure, but little information is available regarding how wildfire severity influences provisioning to bee offspring, which is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Sara Galbraith, Committee Member, representing Forest Engineering, Resources, & Management

Characterization of the Sodium Transporting NADH:Quinone Oxidoreductase (NQR) in Vibrio cholerae

Creator:: Fassio, Sara R.
Abstract:: Vibrio cholerae is the causative agent of cholera, a serious diarrheal disease in developing countries. V. cholerae has a unique redox driven respiration-linked sodium pump, Na⁺ translocating NADH:quinone oxidoreductase (NQR). Several reports previously showed that NQR plays an important role in virulence, metabolism, and sodium homeostasis of V. cholerae. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Sara R. Fassio for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Microbiology and Honors

The Art and Science of Woodturning : A Year in Exploration

Creator:: Andersen, Claudia C.
Abstract:: Woodturner, artist, and scientist, Claudia Andersen, describes various anatomical features of wood, from the differences between softwoods and hardwoods to the various types of spalting. Over the past year, they have learned and developed their skills in woodturning. In this project, they accompany one woodturned piece with a description of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: birdseye sugar maple. Canadian journal of forest research, 33(5), 946-958. Robinson, S. C., Michaelsen

Avian Community Assembly Following Volcanic Disturbance at Volcán Arenal, Costa Rica and Mount St. Helens, USA

Creator:: Fairchild, Karl C.
Abstract:: Volcanism is an agent of major disturbance in many parts of the world. While the effects of volcanic disturbance are fairly well-known among some groups of species, few studies have been performed in bird communities. Likewise, few studies have attempted to compare how communities in temperate and tropical biomes respond...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Karl C. Fairchild for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife

Short-Term Lipid Overload in Skeletal Muscle Induces Mild Mitochondrial Membrane Depolarization as a Stimulus for Autophagy Activation

Creator:: Brinck, Isabel M.
Abstract:: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition that impairs insulin stimulated glucose absorption in skeletal muscle, a characteristic phenomenon denoted as insulin resistance. Lipid overload of the mitochondria is linked to the development of insulin resistance and the progression of Type 2 Diabetes. As lipids accumulate there is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Matthew Robinson Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition that impairs

Characterization of Mitochondrial Metabolism in L6 Rat Myoblasts

Creator:: Burney, Emily R.
Abstract:: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, causing a subsequent increase in insulin resistance (IR), metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Although these conditions significantly impact both the individual and society, their etiologies have not been discovered, inhibiting potential prevention and treatment. Alterations to mitochondrial metabolism are implicated in the development...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Matthew Robinson The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, causing a

An Investigation into the Time-Sensitive Color Changing Quality of the Pigment Extracted from Scytalidium ganodermophthorum

Creator:: Walsh, Zielle
Abstract:: Scytalidium ganodermophthorum (Xylogone ganodermophthora) is known as a yellow-pigmenting spalting fungus. However, recent observations have indicated that the dichloromethane-extracted pigment produced by S. ganodermophthorum can vary in color from yellow to green to red to purple, depending on the age of the fungus at harvesting. The timeline and mechanisms behind...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Seri Robinson Scytalidium ganodermophthorum (Xylogone ganodermophthora) is known as a yellow

Abundances of raptors wintering in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, before and after a ban on grass field burning

Creator:: Caldwell, Stephanie E.
Abstract:: For the past 50 years, open-field burning has served as the main method to manage postharvest residue in grass seed fields within the Willamette Valley. Recently, farmers have implemented the full straw load and clean-nonthermal methods to remove straw after harvest. We hypothesized that these two alternative methods have caused...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Doug Robinson Abstract For the past 50 years, open-field burning has served as the main method

Qualitative Analysis of Maxwell-Duffing Models in Nonlinear Optics

Creator:: Tro, Sara K.
Abstract:: In this thesis we analyze a model for Kerr optical materials consisting of Maxwell's equations along with the dispersive Duffing model. We consider Duffing models with cubic and quintic polynomial nonlinearities. We assume a traveling wave solution to this nonlinear electromagnetic system and analyze it using the theory of dynamical...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Optics By Sara K. Tro A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Health Barriers and Associated Individual and Healthcare Professional Interventions

Creator:: Fun, Sara Ellie
Abstract:: In the context of the obesity epidemic, the current study aimed to evaluate the health barriers individuals face towards living a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, we sought to understand how individuals perceive they can overcome their health barriers, and how they believe healthcare professionals can help them overcome their health barriers....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Healthcare Professional Interventions by Sara Ellie Fun A THESIS

A Systematic Literature Review of Food Desert Interventions

Creator:: Rumbaugh, Sara
Abstract:: This study investigates whether existing interventions in USDA-defined food deserts have been effective in improving access to healthy foods and improving dietary quality. A systematic literature review was conducted using articles from MEDLINE database using “food desert” and “intervention” as search terms. Exclusion and inclusion criteria resulted in selection of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Interventions by Sara Rumbaugh A THESIS submitted to Oregon

Play With Your Older Sister: Relations Between Having an Older Sibling and School Readiness

Creator:: Tafuri, Sara A.
Abstract:: The present study examined if having an older sibling was significantly related to stronger selfregulation and achievement, in a sample of 74 preschool children participating in a selfregulation intervention. It was hypothesized that children with an older sibling in the fall would have higher self-regulation and achievement scores than children...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Sara Tafuri THESIS FULL DOCUMENT Final copy AN

Young Adult Breast Cancer Survivors’ Experiences with Body Image Changes

Creator:: Benoit, Lindsey M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to identify the issues relating to body image in young adult breast cancer survivors, and to observe which physical issues are related to which psychological issues. Participants were recruited through Army of Women and through social media. The study partcipants were 29 English-speaking female...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Sara Caldwell-Kan, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Fifty years of change in a Pacific Northwest winter forest bird community

Creator:: Clements, Nolan
Abstract:: North American bird populations have declined throughout the past half century. The majority of studies quantifying these declines have focused on spring and summer breeding birds; not the season of scarcity, winter. We re-surveyed 7 large study plots in Douglas fir forests initially surveyed in winter during the late 1960s...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: communities. Ecology Letters 7:532–537. Morrison, C. A., R. A. Robinson, J. A. Clark, K. Risely, and J. A

Regulation of muscle fat oxidation and storage by ACSL enzymes and effects of acute exercise training in humans

Creator:: Boechler, Victoria
Abstract:: The increase in obesity rates in both children and adults in the United States may be a result of impaired or dysregulation of fat metabolism. Long chain acyl-CoA synthetases (ACSLs) may be key regulators of skeletal muscle cell fat metabolism, including fat oxidation and storage. The purpose of the study...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Matthew Robinson, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

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