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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Propulsion

    Creator:
    Brown, Sean
    Abstract:
    There is a growing US interest in UAVs for many applications ranging from agriculture to military. One area of improvement that can be realized in each category is propulsion. Engines with greater efficiency would result in longer mission duration, leading to cost savings and increased usefulness for UAV owners and...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Propulsion by Sean Brown A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College

  • An Overview of SPACs and the 2020-2021 SPAC Surge

    Creator:
    Moon, Laura E.
    Abstract:
    This paper provides a literature review in order to capture the state of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) market, incorporating the most recent research from 2020 and 2021. SPACs are an alternative way to take a company public. Rather than going through the traditional IPO process to access public...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Sean Yang This paper provides a literature review in order to capture the state of the Special

  • 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...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Sean Newsom, Committee Member, representing Biological and Population Health Sciences

  • Strength Training for Triathletes : Blending Anecdotal and Empirical Evidence to Improve Triathlon Performance

    Creator:
    Le, Kevin J.
    Abstract:
    Triathlon is an endurance sport consisting of back-to-back swimming, cycling, and running. There are four popular distances: sprint (.75k m swim, 20km bike, 5km run), Olympic (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run), half-ironman (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run), and ironman (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run). Even at the...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Sean Newsom, Committee Member, representing College of Public Health and Human Sciences

  • 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...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    humans . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Sean

  • Second Derivative Excitation Emission Resolution (SEC DEER) Spectroscopy

    Creator:
    Rosene, Benjamin L.
    Abstract:
    Fluorescence spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique due to bright signals that provide excellent measurement sensitivity. Many colors of fluorescent dyes are available to match the detection ranges of different equipments. Dyes can be chemically modified to bind to many different target analytes with high specificity1. Alternatively, sensors can be...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Spectroscopy Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Sean M

  • Characterization of the Cellular Respiration and Mitochondrial Metabolism in C2C12 Mouse Myoblasts

    Creator:
    Sather, Bergen K.
    Abstract:
    Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has become a pandemic. The main impairment in T2D is skeletal muscle insulin resistance (IR) and is often associated with obesity. Despite decades of study, the mechanisms of IR have not been fully resolved. Evidence has implicated mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential cause and/or consequence of IR....
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Sean Newsom Type-2 diabetes (T2D) has become a pandemic. The main impairment in T2D is

  • Synthesis and SERS : Reproducible Nanostar Plasmons and a Study of Optical Enhancement

    Creator:
    Ramsey, Jacob D.
    Abstract:
    Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and their unique properties make them very desirable for spectroscopic applications. These nanoparticles, with their sharp tips, create electric field enhancements that interact with light in an advantageous way. This Thesis outlines our in-depth study of gold nanostar synthesis, the...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows Gold nanostars are a relative newcomer to the nanoparticle scene, and

  • Thermodynamic Design Principles for Double-Strand Displacement microRNA Biosensors

    Creator:
    Smith, Natasha M.
    Abstract:
    In recent years, microRNA’s (miRNA’s) have emerged as important in regulating gene expression. Fluctuations in their levels are associated with the up or down-regulation of tumor-suppressor genes and oncogenes. Thus, the ability to visualize changes in miRNA is an important step in understanding cancer emergence and development. The Burrows group...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows In recent years, microRNA’s (miRNA’s) have

  • Improving Bioanalytical Methods of miRNA Analysis and its Applications to Breast Cancer

    Creator:
    Tran, Victoria
    Abstract:
    Micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA) are becoming an increasingly popular topic of research in hopes of discovering newfound biomarkers and/or therapies for numerous types of cancers and diseases. MiRNA are a type of biomolecule contributing to the progression of multiple cancers and diseases, and such biomolecules are called biomarkers. Current RNA-based biosensors...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    : ________________________________________________________________________ Sean M. Burrows Micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNA) are becoming an increasingly popular