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Mythical anatomy of dragons

Creator:: Coughlin, Emma
Abstract:: I researched depictions of dragons in several works of modern literature to conceptualize what a dragon looks like and how they generally function in popular media. From there, I researched several key characteristics of dragons to see how they work with science’s current understanding. I looked into size and scaling,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Rebecca Olson I researched depictions of dragons in several works of modern literature to

The Biogeography of European Bats

Creator:: Olson Dougan, Jackson Martin
Abstract:: Understanding species distributions temporally and spatially will facilitate effective conservation efforts and catalyze informed environmental management decisions. The predicted distributions of 31 species of European bat (Mammalia: Chiroptera) were mapped across Europe using species presence records and environmental data from 72 environmental variables (annual mean temperature, precipitation, etc.). In order...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Jackson Martin Olson Dougan A PROJECT Submitted to Oregon State University University Honors

Effects of Spaceflight on Cancellous and Cortical Bone in Proximal Femur in Rats

Creator:: Gamboa, Amanda R.
Abstract:: Bone loss is common in astronauts during long-duration spaceflight missions with severe bone loss often occurring in the proximal femur, a region not typically investigated in animal models for microgravity. We recently evaluated bone microarchitecture in the femoral head in rapidly growing male Sprague Dawley rats subjected to a 4-day...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: amandagamboa22@gmail.com

Fiction's fatal flaw : misrepresentation of the average scientist

Creator:: Basler, Emily
Abstract:: Fiction facilitates the attribution of unrealistic character traits to scientists, and skews general understanding of the scientific process-- a fatal flaw resulting in self-doubt within undergraduate scientists, and apprehension and distrust in several communities. Misconceptions and the absence of significant ideas were identified by analyzing novels within the “Lab Lit”...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: story collection Corresponding e-mail address: baslere@oregonstate.edu

Changes to the Food Label : Engaging and Educating Via Interactive Video

Creator:: Collins, Casey M.
Abstract:: The project aims to engage and educate the OSU Undergraduate Student on 2020 changes to the food label as proposed by the Food and Drug Administration. The goal of the project was the production of a collaborative and meaningful piece of work that engages with effective educational practices such as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Educational Video, Nutrition, Food Label Corresponding e-mail address: caseyc2@me.com 4

Water intake structures as movement barriers for larval coastal giant salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus)

Creator:: Eaton, Jordan E.
Abstract:: Dams, culverts, and water intake structures can impact the movement of aquatic and semi-aquatic species within streams and rivers. Datagaps exist regarding the impact of water intake structures on larval coastal giant salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) as these obstructions may produce a barrier to up and downstream movement. The Rock Creek...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: intake structure Corresponding e-mail address: eatonjor@oregonstate.edu

Functional status and fall risk among older adult participants in community-based exercise programs : Do Better Bones & Balance® participants outperform their peers?

Creator:: Trevis, Lauren E.
Abstract:: Purpose: This study examines the relationship between community-based fitness class participation and risk for falls in adults aged 55 or older. Our aim was to compare scores on fall risk factors between community-based Better Bones & Balance® (BBB) participants and active peers who engage in other (non-BBB) community-based fitness classes....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Prevention, Fall Risk Assessment, Healthy Aging. Corresponding e-mail address: Lauren.Trevis

Diet analysis of Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) from stomach contents off the coast of Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Doran, Renee E.
Abstract:: Black Rockfish are important commercial and recreational species and understanding their biology is useful in developing best management practices. A common means to assess diet in both freshwater and marine fishes is stomach content analysis, which can determine diet composition and infer foraging behaviors. We conducted a stomach content analysis...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Relative Importance, diet analysis Corresponding e-mail address: doranre@oregonstate.edu

Quantifying the synchrony of leaf litter decomposition in a forested landscape

Creator:: Stringer, Allison L.
Abstract:: Plant litter decomposition plays an important role in the global carbon cycle, and contributes large amounts of carbon to soils, which store more carbon than any other terrestrial pool of organic matter. Decomposition plays a fundamental role in nutrient cycling and alters soil properties that shape plant community composition and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Mark E. Harmon Plant litter decomposition plays an important role in the global carbon cycle, and

Determining the Onset of Reproductive Capacity in Free-Roaming, Unowned Cats

Creator:: Bohrer, Ellie
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to determine if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in free-roaming unowned (FRU) cats. The hypothesis for this thesis was that FRU tom and queen cats have reproductively adapted to man-made sterilization efforts by lowering the age at which they...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), and evaluated at 200X for evidence of spermatogenesis and measurement of

The Effects of Orbital Spaceflight on Bone Architecture in Ovariectomized Rats

Creator:: Almog, Roy
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: 0.60 0.70 Vivarium Flight Control Flight C o rt ic a l V o lu m e ( m m ³) 0.00 0.02

Abiotic and biotic predictors of coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) in headwaters of the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Neal, Nathaniel G.
Abstract:: From British Columbia to northern California, coastal giant salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) are a dominant vertebrate predator in headwater streams. Though widespread, salamander health and abundance levels differ greatly between locations, provoking the question as to what factors may influence this variation and whether habitat features or biotic variables play a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: spatial or temporal scales. Keywords: Ecology, salamanders, AIC, headwaters Corresponding e

The Effect of Burnout on Emergency Department Physicians and Current Preventative Measures

Creator:: Nguyen, Caileun H.
Abstract:: The demands of the healthcare system on its employees are heavy and intense. Long working hours, high-stress environments, and emotionally exhausting situations can lead to burnout. This is particularly a constant concern in emergency medicine. Burnout has been associated with impacting well-being and performance. There is also an interest in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12329 Olson, K., Marchalik, D., Farley, H., Dean, S. M., Lawrence, E. C., Hamidi, M

Ke Truyen Ma : Vietnamese Refugees Altering The Course of U.S. History, Kể Truyện Ma : Vietnamese Refugees Altering The Course of U.S. History

Creator:: Nguyen, Hai Yen T.
Abstract:: Since the 1960s, Vietnamese scholars have written autobiographical literature catered to the American public though they have not gotten as much recognition as soldier accounts and anti-war literature. These Vietnamese literatures shifted in scope and form with the succeeding waves of refugee resulted from the war in Việt Nam. As...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , literature, refugee, displacement Corresponding e-mail address: nthypdx@gmail.com - 4

Classification and Analysis of Nucleotide - Nucleotide Interactions in RNA

Creator:: Rouches, Mason
Abstract:: Base-pairing interaction are the fundamental blocks of an RNA structure. With increased ability to determine the structure of RNA molecules, an accurate and informative way of classifying these interactions would help to study RNA structure at many levels. Apart from the well-known complementary base pairs and wobble pairs, other interactions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Key Words: RNA Structure, Machine Learning Corresponding e-mail address: mason.rouches@gmail.com

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:: , Synechococcus, Arsenic, methylation Corresponding e-mail address: leemik@oregonstate.edu

Supplemental Description of Myxobolus squamalis (Myxozoa) & Epidemiology of M. squamalis at Two Oregon Hatcheries

Creator:: Polley, Tamsen M.
Abstract:: Myxobolus squamalis is a Myxozoan parasite of salmonids, which contributes to lowered fitness of hatchery and wild fish in the Pacific Northwest of North America. The only GenBank DNA sequence of M. squamalis is from Oncorhynchus tschawytscha (Chinook), but is not linked to a published morphological description. There is a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Corresponding e-mail address: polleyt@onid.orst.edu

Processing Facial Attractiveness Without Central Attention: Evidence from Electrophysiological Measures

Creator:: Robison, Bianca R.
Abstract:: Jung, Ruthruff, Tybur, Gaspelin, and Miller (2012) reported behavioral evidence that the perception of facial attractiveness requires central attentional resources. We evaluated this conclusion using more sensitive electrophysiological measures. Participants first made an attractiveness rating on faces to validate the assigned level of attractiveness (low vs. high). They then performed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -Related Potentials, PRP Corresponding e-mail address: biancarrobison@gmail.com 4

Measuring Anti-Müllerian Hormone Concentrations to Determine Reproductive Status in Female Rabbits

Creator:: Meeker, Alissa R.
Abstract:: There are over two million pet rabbits in the United States. Many rabbits are obtained as adults from pet stores and humane societies. Pet rabbit owners may elect to perform ovariohysterectomy (spay) surgeries on female rabbits to prevent unwanted pregnancies as well as to eliminate the possibility of reproductive disorders...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Müllerian- inhibiting hormone, ovariohysterectomy, rabbit, spay Corresponding e-mail address: meekeral

Acupuncture prevents the postpartum reduction in matrix metalloproteinase type-2 concentration and enzyme activity in bovine caruncles

Creator:: Hiebel, Katrina A.
Abstract:: The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of acupuncture in dairy cows on caruncular matrix metalloproteinase type-2 (MMP2) tissue concentration and enzyme activity at 0, 2, and 4 hours after calving. Immediately after natural calving, a caruncle was obtained from the body of the uterus and flash...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , retained placenta Corresponding e-mail address: hiebelk@oregonstate.edu

Influence of Texting on Driver Glance Patterns and Vehicular Lane Position on Horizontal Curves

Creator:: Ellett, Makenzie A.
Abstract:: The use of in-vehicle technologies, such as mobile phones, while driving has proliferated in recent years. Most notably, drivers are using mobile phones to send and receive text messages while operating a vehicle with increasing frequency. The act of texting while driving poses a significant threat not only to the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 N u m b e r o f Su b sc ri b e rs ( in m ill io n s) Year

Diet overlap by DNA metabarcoding of mule deer, elk, and cattle in ponderosa pine forest of eastern Oregon

Creator:: Faber, M. Kate
Abstract:: Millions of acres of rangeland in the western U.S. is shared habitat by elk (Cervus canadensis), mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), and cattle (Bos taurus). Potential competition between these ungulates for the same forage species can be understood from their diet composition. I used DNA metabarcoding methods with trnL primers to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , elk, cattle, diet composition, diet overlap, ecology Corresponding e-mail address: faberm

Effects of Estrogen Receptor Blockade on Skeletal Response to Alcohol in Ovariectomized Rats

Creator:: Wagner, Lindsay A.
Abstract:: Heavy alcohol consumption reduces peak bone mass in growing rodents and can lead to bone loss in both adult rats and humans. In contrast, moderate alcohol consumption appears to have a bone sparing effect in post-menopausal women. Alcohol has been reported to increase aromatase activity and influence estrogen receptor (ER)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: volume, (B) trabecular thickness, (C) trabecular number, (D) trabecular spacing, and (E) connectivity

Hypothalamic Leptin Gene Therapy Does Not Prevent Ovariectomy-Induced Bone Loss in Rats

Creator:: Jackson, Melanie A.
Abstract:: Post-menopausal women are at an increased risk for osteoporosis due to increased bone resorption associated with estrogen deficiency. Subcutaneous administration of leptin, a hormone produced primarily by adipocytes, attenuates bone loss in the ovariectomized (ovx) rat, an animal model for post-menopausal bone loss. Leptin has both direct peripheral and indirect...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Words: leptin, ovariectomy, hypothalamic gene therapy, bone, osteoporosis Corresponding e-mail address

Early competitive environments differentially influence stress axis responses in sympatric, ecologically similar songbirds

Creator:: Hardt, Braelei M.
Abstract:: 1. Early competitive environments can shape the development of offspring across taxa. For example, competition for food can have downstream effects on offspring phenotypes and fitness; however, little is known about how early competition influences the development of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and its potential tradeoff with growth. Because baseline and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: hardtb@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by Braelei

Riddled with Exclusivity: The Homogeneity of the Supreme Court Bar in the Roberts Court

Creator:: Carsh, Austin M.
Abstract:: The Supreme Court Bar-the lawyers who argue before the US Supreme Court-has historically been an elite and exclusive group. This investigation examines the demographic make-up of the Supreme Court Bar in the Roberts Court and compares it to previous iterations of the Supreme Court Bar, as well as the national...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: amccarsh@gmail.com ©Copyright by Austin

Biocuration of rice (Oryza sativa) transcription factor networks involved in abiotic stress response

Creator:: El-Husseini, Sarah
Abstract:: Rice (Oryza sativa) is a common crop found in various regions worldwide where it is considered a staple food. Though widespread, O. sativa plants' growth, development, and yield are affected by environmental/abiotic stresses including drought, salinity, flooding, cold, heat, etc. Particularly, salinity stress leads to dehydration, overwhelms potassium pumps, and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Effects of 6 months of voluntary alcohol self-administration on intracorticalbone remodeling in young adult male cynomolgus monkeys

Creator:: Kuah, Amida F.
Abstract:: Heavy chronic alcohol consumption has been linked to a myriad of detrimental skeletal effects. Many studies have been conducted to examine the effects of alcohol abuse upon cancellous bone. However, little is known about its effect upon cortical bone. The skeleton is comprised of approximately 80% cortical bone and thus...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Histomorphometry, Microcomputed tomography Corresponding e-mail address: amidakuah@gmail.com

Best Practices for Sustainably Integrating School Gardens into the Corvallis SchoolDistrict Wellness Policies

Creator:: Radloff, Cassidy N.
Abstract:: Participation in school garden programs improves health outcomes in K-12 student and is an effective tool for experiential learning. Although most schools in the Corvallis School District have a school garden, none are currently integrated into the curriculum. Using a cross-sectional,online survey, I learned that the majority of parents of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: – Elementary School Tax 45 Appendix D Proposition A: School Bonds 47 Appendix E Corvallis School District

A population viability analysis of the Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Creator:: Peterson, Erin
Abstract:: The Oregon chub (Oregonichthys crameri) is a small minnow (Family: Cyprinidae) endemic to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In 1993, the Oregon chub was listed as endangered because of habitat loss and predation and competition by nonnative fishes. Conservation efforts by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and other agencies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Oregon chub, population viability analysis, extinction risk Corresponding e-mail address

The lag–luminosity correlation in time-resolved episodes of long gamma-ray bursts

Creator:: Kowash, Samuel J.
Abstract:: We present an analysis of the relationship between spectral lag and luminosity in time-resolved segments of long gamma-ray bursts detected by BATSE, an experiment aboard the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory satellite. For full bursts, there is a well-established correlation between the lag, which is easily computed, and the total burst...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: effects. Key Words: spectral lag, gamma-ray bursts, high-energy astrophysics Corresponding e-mail

Developmental effects of micro- and nanoscale tire particles and recycled rubber on zebrafish

Creator:: Mottern, Taylor H.
Abstract:: Plastics have become an essential part of everyone lives, found in almost every product made today. Tires only make up a fraction of these products but as their use increasing so does the microplastics that flake off. Many studies have evaluated the toxic effects of tire particles on aquatic environments...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: exposed organisms. Key Words: Zebrafish, tire particles, nano, micro, fractionate Corresponding e

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:: other uses. References Bálint, M., Tiffin, P., Hallström, B., O’Har.a, R. B., Olson, M

Characterization of Quorum-Sensing Diversity in Environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa Populations

Creator:: Grellmann, Elise Kaylene
Abstract:: While the quorum-sensing (QS) diversity of the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been well established in cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections and in vitro experiments, little is known about its QS-diversity in natural environments. One significant QS-deficient behavior is social cheating. Social cheaters contain mutations that prevent them from producing...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: grellmae@onid.orst.edu Copyright by Elise K

Exotic Species Success in Fire- and Harvest-Disturbed Forest Sites in Southwest Oregon

Creator:: Pearce-Smith, Sarabeth
Abstract:: Invasive plant species are a significant concern in Oregon’s forests, particularly in early-seral sites. Early-seral forests are generated by severe disturbances such as fire or timber harvest, and persist until canopy closure. They are vulnerable to invasion because they have abundant resources, and are important because they provide unique resources....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : forestry, ecology, wildfire, logging, exotic species Corresponding e-mail address: pearcess

Choose native plants that will help Oregon bee populations thrive in changing urban environments

Creator:: Asselin, Kelley
Abstract:: Bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops, supporting biodiversity, and maintaining ecosystem health. Despite their importance, the decline in bee populations has become a global concern due to various factors including habitat loss, urbanization, and climate change. The purpose of this thesis is to write an article that highlights...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: asselink@oregonstate.edu 5 ©Copyright by

Study on the Evolution and Expression of the Pyoverdine Receptor FpvA inPseudomonas aeruginosa

Creator:: Singh, Amandip
Abstract:: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous gram-negative bacterium that is capable of causing infections in people who are immune compromised. The bacterium can live in a variety of environments due to the variety of virulence factors it can produce. It is well adapted to living in iron-stringent conditions because it can...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , pyocin, evolution Corresponding e-mail address: singha@oregonstate.edu 2

Comparing the Ovarian Expression of Sperm Acrosome Associated 3 Protein in Young and Adult Queens

Creator:: Ramsey, Ann M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis was to quantify sperm acrosome associated 3 (SPACA3) protein expression in the ovaries of young (3.0±0.9 months, n=11) and adult (10.4±2.8 months, n=11) queens. It was hypothesized that SPACA3 expression would not differ between age groups. Immunohistochemistry was performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded feline ovarian sections...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Corresponding e-mail address: ramseann@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by Ann

Comparison of Canine Spermatozoa Motility, Morphology, and RNA Integrity Using Three Different Cell Purification Solutions

Creator:: Hegedus, Rachel M.
Abstract:: Transcriptome gene expression studies of sperm RNA have been utilized in a variety of different species to investigate causes of male infertility. Previous research investigators have optimized cell separation and RNA isolation techniques for each species of interest. To date, no study has been completed for dogs. The objective of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: centrifugation, infertility, sperm, swim-up Corresponding e-mail address: hegedusr@onid.oregonstate.edu

History of Social Dancing at Oregon State University

Creator:: Weymann, Davis
Abstract:: This paper presents a brief history of social dance at Oregon State University (OSU) and discusses its key elements and context. Social dance has been part of campus life at OSU since the university was founded. Initially, dance was a social activity and means to interact with others, but as...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Folk Dance, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Latin, Salsa, PAC Courses Corresponding e-mail address

Comparing the United States West Coast Marine Protected Area levels of protection and their effectiveness to retain viable habitat connectivity with increasing human uses and global change

Creator:: Kesling, Joshua
Abstract:: Coastal communities rely on the abundant ecosystem services derived from robust conservation areas in offshore marine waters (Campbell, 2019). United Nations member states support the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) framework, wherein the 14th guideline asserts the importance of life under water. Protected marine environments are critical to the survival of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: protection, habitat connectivity Corresponding e-mail address: keslingj@oregonstate.edu

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:: /10.1029/2022gb007556 Strom, S. L., Olson, M. B., Macri, E. L., & Mord, C. W. (2006). Cross-shelf

Factors Contributing to the Development of Body Fat In Growing Boys and Girls

Creator:: Lovemark, Courtney
Abstract:: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents continues to rise and is considered a major public health problem. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the contributions of sport participation, and calcium intake (controlling for mean energy intake, sex, and maturation status) on the development of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ; energy intake; sport participation; maturation. Corresponding e-mail address: courtneylovemark@gmail.com

Innovating Feature Selection in Data Science

Creator:: Rubocki, Nikita
Abstract:: Data science is a rapidly growing industry permeating throughout every aspect of society. Everything collects data these days, and people use this data to find meaningful patterns leading to benefits ranging from more intuitive marketing to better cancer detection. However, increased data collection also leads to increased complexity, and data...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: importance, dataset analysis, ensemble feature importance ranker, EFIR Corresponding e-mail address

Rational design of ex vivo model of thrombosis

Creator:: Patel, Ishan A.
Abstract:: When vessel walls within the vasculature are damaged, exposed extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins trigger a series of events that lead to the formation of a hemostatic plug (Andrews et al. 2004, Furie et al. 2008, Watson 2009). Thrombus formation requires an orchestrated series of receptor-mediated events facilitating platelet recruitment, platelet...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Secret Life of Estuaries: Phytoplankton-determined Seasonality of Particulate Organic Carbon in Cathlamet Bay and the Columbia River Estuary

Creator:: Shumway, David O.
Abstract:: This study investigated the composition and character of organic matter on suspended particulate material (SPM) in the Columbia River estuary system to determine the contribution of biological activity in lateral bays to the greater nutrient cycle of the river. Water samples were collected during neap and spring tidal forcing (25...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ). Corresponding e-mail address: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of

Implementation of Distributed Localized Communications

Creator:: Snyder, Thomas
Abstract:: Artificial collectives are useful for accomplishing tasks that require teamwork from multiple simple robots. Multiple robot and collective testbeds have been developed, yet none stay committed to leverage the local interactions, group size, and imperfect information assumptions that strengthen biological collectives. A review of the collective and multiple robot literature,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Localization, Distributed localization Corresponding e-mail address: snyderth@oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by

The Design of a High-Vacuum Chamber Testing Environment

Creator:: Robinson, Kimbert J.
Abstract:: The intention of this undergraduate research project was to design and build a fully functional high-vacuum chamber testing environment for use in the development of ion propulsion engines. This project was conducted in an effort to aid ongoing projects between the Deep Space Propulsion Group (DSPG) at Oregon State University...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: for easier use. 36 References 1. E. Olson, “Electric Spacecraft Propulsion: How Do Ion Thrusters

Fixing Inclusivity Bugs: Information Processing Styles and Learning Styles

Creator:: Steine-Hanson, Zoe K.
Abstract:: Most software systems today do not support cognitive diversity. Further, because of differences in problem-solving styles that cluster by gender, software that poorly supports cognitive diversity can also embed gender biases. To help software professionals fix gender bias “bugs” related to people’s problem-solving styles for information processing and learning of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Inclusivity, Design Fix, cognitive styles Corresponding e-mail address: steinehz@oregonstate.edu

The Predictability of Qualitative Food Web Dynamics in Response to Extinction and Invasion

Creator:: Rockow, David J.
Abstract:: Food webs are extraordinarily complex, containing myriad direct interactions and indirect effects. Determining how this network of interactions and effects influences a food web’s qualitative dynamics is a challenging task, especially because data on food web structure and individual interaction strengths is unknown in virtually all real-world ecosystems. The goal...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: occur. Key Words: Interaction, network, perturbation, food web, prediction Corresponding e

Characterizing the Interactome of Nitrotyrosine-Calmodulin using Genetic Code Expansion

Creator:: Kong, Garth L.
Abstract:: A specific tyrosine post-translational modification, called 3-nitro-tyrosine (nitroTyr), has been known to be present on an essential calcium signaling protein called calmodulin (CaM) during oxidative stress. While protein-bound 3-nitro-tyrosine has long been considered a biomarker of OS, it is also hypothesized to be a mechanism for protein signaling. However, purification...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: binding, unnatural amino acid. Corresponding e-mail address: kongg@oregonstate.edu

Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Expression in the Canine Coxofemoral and Femorotibial Joints

Creator:: Kiefel, Claire A.
Abstract:: Gonadectomy has been associated with a 1.5-2 fold increase in the occurrence of canine hip dysplasia and a 2-3 fold increase in the occurrence of canine anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In intact dogs, luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted from the adenohypophysis to stimulate the synthesis of gonadal hormones, which...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: dysplasia, canine ACL injury, gonadectomy Corresponding e-mail address: kiefelc@oregonstate.edu

The United States Election System: How an Outdated Electoral Structure has led to Political Polarization in the United States

Creator:: Fitzharris, Jacob H.
Abstract:: Political Polarization in the United States is at a level higher today than at any point in the past few decades. Possible causes of this rise in polarization have been provided from various sources, including explanations such as mass media and income inequality. Through historical analysis and a wide literature...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , districting, gerrymandering. Corresponding e-mail address: fitzharj@oregonstate.edu

Twentieth Century Takings Jurisprudence: A Dual Expression of Classical Liberalism & Civic Republicanism

Creator:: Rogers, Shayna M.
Abstract:: This study explores the extent to which the United States has conformed to the tenets of classical liberalism and/or civic republicanism with regard to private property and takings law. Mainstream scholarship suggests that classical liberal theory has played a dominant role in American property law since the founding. In the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: domain, regulatory takings, classical liberalism, civic republicanism Corresponding e-mail address

Patterns of age and growth in young-of-year rockfish, sebastes spp., along the Oregon coast

Creator:: Young, Thomas
Abstract:: Rockfish of the genus Sebastes are important components of Oregon reef communities. I examined patterns of age and growth in young-of-year rockfish across two nested spatial scales – local and regional – along the Oregon coast. Using otolith microstructural examination, I examined the relative importance of local versus regional factors...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ………………………………120 Figure D. Mass-length relationships and condition factors……………………121 Figure E. Otolith

Position-Dependent Codon Usage Bias in the Human Transcriptome

Creator:: Subramanian, Kaavya
Abstract:: All life depends on the reliable translation of RNA to protein according to complex interactions between translation machinery and RNA sequence features. While ribosomal occupancy and codon frequencies vary across coding regions, well-established metrics for computing coding potential of RNA do not capture such positional dependence. Here, we investigate position-dependent...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , start codon prediction, tRNA adaptation index, Ribo- seq Corresponding e-mail address: subramka

The Economic Impact and Ethical Implications of AI

Creator:: Gabor, Christian A.
Abstract:: Artificial Intelligence has gained resurgence in popularity through machine learning methods. This thesis investigates the current use of AI, the impact it will have on the economy and the ethical considerations for developing this technology. In the coming decade AI could increase global economic output over $10 Trillion. AI will...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Intelligence, Economics Impacts, Occupational Changes, Ethics Corresponding e-mail address: chrisgabor8

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