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Assessing Petal-cutting bees (Megachile sp.) usage of Clarkia amoena (Onagraceae) petals through the lens of iNaturalist and a Garden Experiment

Creator:: Mead, Mallory
Abstract:: Farewell-to-spring (Clarkia amoena) is native to the Pacific Northwest and commonly found in gardens, due to its aesthetic value and purported benefits to pollinators. Oregon and Washington are home to five subspecies of C. amoena, yet commercially available seed is limited to C. amoena ssp. lindleyi and C. amoena cultivars....
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: by Mallory Mead A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

Through the Eyes of Five: Combating Pandemic Amnesia Through the Collection and Preservation of COVID-19 Stories

Creator:: Celaya, Alanna
Abstract:: The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic led to a phenomenon termed as pandemic amnesia. It is apparent that the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a disturbingly similar pattern. My thesis investigated the prevalence and perils of pandemic amnesia in the context of COVID-19. I explored this issue through a review of scholarly literature...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Multiracial Identity Development: Parental Transmission, Belonging and Mental Health

Creator:: Nakamura-Daya, Hana J.
Abstract:: The present study explores the topic of Multiracial Identity Development and how parents play an important role in the identity development of children. The role of parents becomes crucial for parents of Multiracial children as they transmit cultural values, beliefs, language, and practices. Although models of racial identity development exist,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Investigating the Interplay of Age, Zinc Status, and the Gut Microbiome on Gut Health

Creator:: Vasudevan, Anusha
Abstract:: Zinc is an important micronutrient involved in many cellular processes, including those part of immune function; however, about 15% of the US population is at risk for marginal zinc deficiency. This can lead to immune system complications including the generation of inflammatory cytokines. Aging is another factor that worsens the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

Effects of Yeast Type and Environmental Factors on Kombucha Fermentation

Creator:: Julianna, Winding
Abstract:: Kombucha is a fermented sweet tea beverage of Asian origin which has become popular in the West due to its distinct flavor and possible health benefits. Kombucha is fermented by inoculating sweet tea with yeast and bacteria until a pellicle, referred to as a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Developing a Method For Quantitation of Organic Acid Exometabolites Released By Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Grown Under Oral Cavity-like Conditions

Creator:: Akmal, Ryaan
Abstract:: Tooth decay in the form of dental caries and cavities is estimated to be among the most common health conditions globally, with treatment of these oral diseases resulting in a massive, world-wide economic burden. The cause of this demineralization of teeth is rooted in the action of complex microbial biofilms...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Ryaan Akmal A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Investigating physical drivers of phytoplankton bloom initiation in the Northern Gulf of Alaska

Creator:: Ballantine, Kaleigh
Abstract:: The spring bloom is a key oceanic phenomenon in the Northern Gulf of Alaska (NGA), where it supports the regional ecosystem, fisheries, and CO2 sequestration. Despite its significance, mechanisms that trigger NGA blooms are still debated, largely due to a lack of sufficient data from late winter through spring. New...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Arsenic methylation by marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus

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

Conversion of Waste Plastics to Diesel-Like Fuel Through Pyrolysis

Creator:: Carlson, Kayla
Abstract:: As the development, processing, and manufacturing of plastic has improved over the years, so has our amount of plastic waste. Currently, only approximately 9% of post-consumer plastics get recycled. The other 91% is buried in landfills, burned, ends up in the ocean, or is accumulating in communities without access to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

Examining Early Gender Disparities in Academic Performance: A Pre-School Analysis of Gender Differences and Observations in Academic Assessments

Creator:: Snisky, Briana
Abstract:: Executive function (EF) is an extensively researched topic as a predictor for academic achievements for children. Delineated as qualities of self-regulation, EF prepares a child to produce successful behaviors for their learning and social environments. Entering school with sufficient self-regulation skills is proven advantageous for scholarly performance. Within the early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Briana Snisky A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Assessing Petal-cutting bees (Megachile sp.) usage of Clarkia amoena (Onagraceae) petals through the lens of iNaturalist and a Garden Experiment

Through the Eyes of Five: Combating Pandemic Amnesia Through the Collection and Preservation of COVID-19 Stories

Multiracial Identity Development: Parental Transmission, Belonging and Mental Health

Investigating the Interplay of Age, Zinc Status, and the Gut Microbiome on Gut Health

Effects of Yeast Type and Environmental Factors on Kombucha Fermentation

Developing a Method For Quantitation of Organic Acid Exometabolites Released By Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Grown Under Oral Cavity-like Conditions

Investigating physical drivers of phytoplankton bloom initiation in the Northern Gulf of Alaska

Arsenic methylation by marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus

Conversion of Waste Plastics to Diesel-Like Fuel Through Pyrolysis

Examining Early Gender Disparities in Academic Performance: A Pre-School Analysis of Gender Differences and Observations in Academic Assessments

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