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Women’s first sexual experiences : an interview-based qualitative analysis of female first intercourse

Creator:: Wall, Jessica Jeanne
Abstract:: This study sought to conduct an in depth analysis of women’s first sexual experiences looking for factors contributing to the experience and the emotional outcomes of first intercourse. Fourteen heterosexual, female, college students were interviewed about their first sexual experience and sexual background using a semi-structured interview format. The narratives...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Writing educational picture books to inspire young women to pursue math and science

Creator:: Standifer, Brooke C.
Abstract:: In order to combine my passion for creativity, my love for children, and my engineering background, I decided to create a very personalized thesis project. Princess Catie Goes to College is a children’s book about a young girl whose older sister leaves for college. I chose to write about this...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Exploring phylogeny of Rhodococcus fascians isolates using 16S ribosomal DNA sequence analysis

Creator:: Sandberg, Eva Song
Abstract:: Rhodococcus fascians is a Gram-positive, pleiomorphic actinomycete that causes leafy gall formation in a wide range of plant hosts. This particular phytopathogen has been a focus of research at the Oregon State University Plant Clinic, a diagnostic laboratory. Phylogeny of R. fascians isolates obtained from Plant Clinic submissions was determined...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Sandberg A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial

A validity study for the kaizen event kick-off survey

Creator:: Mitchell, Rebecca M.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to support a research project sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of the NSF research project was to determine how to design kaizen events that result in both short term and long term performance improvements. One of the tools developed to evaluate the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors

Aging and oxidative damage to mitochondrial membrane proteins

Creator:: Tong, Tony T.
Abstract:: Mitochondria provide energy for biological cells to function, but this process is also a source of oxygen radicals that are capable of damaging nearby proteins. Mitochondrial protein damage can eventually lead to cell death, especially in the case of heart cells, where mitochondria are present in the highest concentrations. As...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Morality of biometrics

Creator:: Tao, Dany
Abstract:: "‘Biometrics is at the forefront in our agenda for homeland security,’ declared Asa Hutchinson, the Department of Homeland Security's undersecretary for border and transportation security, at the 2004 Biometric Consortium Conference” [11]. Flashy retinal scanning and voice activated computers were once considered technologies for science fiction movies and novels. Nowadays,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

Distribution and origin of organic matter preserved in modern surface sediments throughout Coastal SE Alaska

Creator:: Walinsky, Sarah E.
Abstract:: Twenty seven modern (top 1-2cm) sediment samples from multicores retrieved from throughout coastal SE Alaska were analyzed for their organic matter content and the source composition. Total organic carbon (TOC) as well as biogenic silica (bioSi), and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) content were analyzed to evaluate the organic matter content and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Project submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College In partial fulfillment of

Perceptual thresholds for foot slipping in animated characters

Creator:: Strawn, Jordan J.
Abstract:: The computer game industry continues to progress toward realistic-looking character motion. However, even in state-of-the-art games, the use of motion capture data in character animation may result in errors such as “foot slipping,” where the feet do not match up with the floor properly during translation. Various algorithms have been...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

Creator:: Nash, Mary Ann
Abstract:: The decisions in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 531 U.S. 159 (2001) (SWANCC) and Rapanos v. United States, 547 U.S. ___(2006), deviated from the more broad interpretations of congressional intent granted by the court in past assessments of the constitutionality of environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Protection. by Mary Anne Nash A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College

A comparison of three certification systems with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest plan revision

Creator:: Starker, Anna
Abstract:: This study compares the requirements of three forest certification systems, the Sustainable Forestry Institute (SFI), the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest Plan Revision. The analysis was done with a series of matrices comparing the requirements of SFI and FSC...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: State University University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Women’s first sexual experiences : an interview-based qualitative analysis of female first intercourse

Writing educational picture books to inspire young women to pursue math and science

Exploring phylogeny of Rhodococcus fascians isolates using 16S ribosomal DNA sequence analysis

A validity study for the kaizen event kick-off survey

Aging and oxidative damage to mitochondrial membrane proteins

Morality of biometrics

Distribution and origin of organic matter preserved in modern surface sediments throughout Coastal SE Alaska

Perceptual thresholds for foot slipping in animated characters

The Evolution of the Commerce Clause : An Evaluation of Recent Supreme Court Decisions in the Context of Federal Wetlands Protection

A comparison of three certification systems with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest plan revision

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