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¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, You Can! Employing a Personal Testimonio to Show Young Latinx Students and Families That Their Dreams of College are Well Within Reach

Creator:: Curtis, Lorenzo Michael
Abstract:: From my personal experiences, I’ve noticed that Latinx students and families are most receptive to college-related information communicated as anecdotes. Latinx students are among the most poorly represented demographic at universities nationwide, which I believe can be mitigated through calculated efforts to increase collegiate literacy and understanding. This project is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Daniel López-Cevallos, Committee Member, representing School of Public Health and Health

Writing A Detailed Introduction to String Theory

Creator:: Svesko, Andrew M.
Abstract:: String theory, one of the more popular approaches to quantizing gravity, is a highly complex theory, involving high level mathematics and physics. But the basic ideas of string theory are not inaccessible, even to the undergraduate. This document acts as report to my thesis project, the writing of A Detailed...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Association of the Advancement of Science that “[T]here is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All

Whatever It Takes : Examining the effects of post-arrest diversion and reentry programs on the success of mental health court participants

Creator:: Sinclair, Amanda C.
Abstract:: Reducing recidivism rates and raising success rates for individuals who experience mental or behavioral distress and have been through the legal system is the key to lowering the expenditure of valuable resources including time and judicial budget. Regardless, little research attention has been given to post-arrest diversion programming and reentry...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: educational career but also devoted and supportive committee members. Jeff Wertheimer, Daniel Petras, and

Weight watching: Morphometric indices of ontogenetic and reproductive stages in Weddell seals

Creator:: Monnin, Mee-ya A.
Abstract:: We investigated ontogenetic changes in body morphology of Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) using three three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry, to estimate surface areas and body volumes for 42 Weddell seals. We sampled ten weaned pups, twelve juveniles (age one or two years), 11 non-breeding adult females, and 9 adult females who had...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , adventure, life, and love, Daniel Reedy. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION

Vote With Your Dollar – Assessing the effectiveness of consumer activism at influencing corporate responsibility

Creator:: Jacobson, Drew
Abstract:: This paper seeks to assess the merits of “Vote With Your Dollar” (VWYD) strategies for consumer and investor activism as a model for changing corporate behavior. A novel framework was constructed to group VWYD strategies and campaigns under shared attributes. To assess one such group, the boycott, the research gathered...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: boycott. According to renowned political scientist Daniel Diermeier, discerning the success of the

Volume minimized generalized cross entropy for learning with label noise

Creator:: Wolnick, Daniel
Abstract:: The types and rates of label noise in real-world data sets present a challenge to machine learning projects. In this thesis, we propose a novel approach to address this issue. Our method combines a noise modelling technique for correcting label noise across the entire data set with a robust loss...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: with Label Noise By Daniel Wolnick A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Visual Metaphors on Album Covers: An Analysis into Graphic Design's Effectiveness at Conveying Music Genres

Creator:: Le, Vivian T.
Abstract:: The rise of digital streaming has largely impacted the way the average listener consumes music. Consequentially, while the role of album art has evolved to meet the changes in music technology, it is hard to measure the effect of digital streaming on modern album art. This research seeks to determine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Validation of Baking to Reduce Coliform Counts and Salmonella in Cookie Dough

Creator:: Wilson, Julia M.
Abstract:: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of baking to reduce bacterial populations (an unknown contaminant or Salmonella) in cookie dough. Baking conditions (time and temperature parameters) were selected based on conditions commonly used in industry. The first study (Chapter 2), “Baking as Validation for Control of Coliform Counts in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: cookie dough and baked cookies. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 3 5 7 9 11 T em p

Using PCR techniques to assess Chlamydia trachomatis genome

Creator:: Moo-Fuentes, Jordi C.
Abstract:: Chlamydia possesses an immense importance within both human and animal medicine when looking at pathogens. Chlamydia trachomatis infections have been shown to affect both the eye and genital tracts in millions of humans and animals every year [13]. As C. trachomatis strains are highly conserved in patients, it has made...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________ Daniel Dean Rockey Abstract Chlamydia possesses an immense importance within both human and

Using Community Voice to Build Trust in State Systems

Creator:: Yasui, Kendra M.
Abstract:: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of community trust in state systems. Consideration of community concerns by public health agencies may help to establish more equitable policies, engaging community in emergency response and promoting inclusivity and trust. This paper outlines varying definitions of trust, then describes key considerations in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: with resistance – bioethicist Daniel Callahan describes this as “’the ultimate struggle (…) between

ScholarsArchive@OSU

¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, You Can! Employing a Personal Testimonio to Show Young Latinx Students and Families That Their Dreams of College are Well Within Reach

Writing A Detailed Introduction to String Theory

Whatever It Takes : Examining the effects of post-arrest diversion and reentry programs on the success of mental health court participants

Weight watching: Morphometric indices of ontogenetic and reproductive stages in Weddell seals

Vote With Your Dollar – Assessing the effectiveness of consumer activism at influencing corporate responsibility

Volume minimized generalized cross entropy for learning with label noise

Visual Metaphors on Album Covers: An Analysis into Graphic Design's Effectiveness at Conveying Music Genres

Validation of Baking to Reduce Coliform Counts and Salmonella in Cookie Dough

Using PCR techniques to assess Chlamydia trachomatis genome

Using Community Voice to Build Trust in State Systems

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