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  • Isotopic Analysis of Diet Specificity in the Chisel-toothed Kangaroo Rat, Dipodomys microps

    Creator:
    Guerre, Megan E.
    Abstract:
    Rapid changes in global climate have put many species at risk, particularly niche specialists. The Chisel-toothed kangaroo rat, Dipodomys microps, is thought to specialize on the desert shrub Atriplex confertifolia. Because of this close relationship, D. microps was presumed to have tracked the shrub as its distribution shifted south during...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Megan E. Guerre for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology presented on May 22, 2014

  • Mother Nature Branches Out: A Children’s Story Exploring Literacy Development and Social Change

    Creator:
    Ford, Erin E.
    Abstract:
    “Mother Nature Branches Out” is a children’s story that incorporates developmental concepts important for early literacy development as well as developing skills related to social change and environmental activism. Incorporating and teaching about climate change within the context of a children’s story helps to expand the lens through which children’s...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Megan Ward “Mother Nature Branches Out” is a children’s story that incorporates

  • Edge-Disjoint Hamiltonian Cycles in De Bruijn Graphs

    Creator:
    Lytle, Megan E.
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    The purpose of this thesis is to examine the number of edge-disjoint Hamiltonian cycles in de Bruijn graphs using ideas from finite field theory, particularly linear recurring sequences. It is known that the de Bruijn graph B(d,n) admits d-1 disjoint Hamiltonian cycles when d is a power of 2, and...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Megan E. Lytle for the degree

  • Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disabilities

    Creator:
    Sheely, Hannah J.
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    Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the benefits it provides to physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life (QoL). It is also recommended for children with developmental disabilities (DDs), which make up about 15% of all U.S. children ages 3-17 years. Previous studies...
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    disabilities. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Megan

  • Physical Activity and Motor Skills in Children with Disabilities

    Creator:
    Cowgill, Lisa Michelle
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity level and motor skill proficiency in school-aged children ages 9-18 with developmental disabilities. Physical activity level was assessed using Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometers, which participants wore for all hours of the day for seven days. Motor skill proficiency...
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    Megan MacDonald The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical

  • Addressing Children with Disabilities through Inclusion Literature

    Creator:
    Kerrigan, Michelle D.
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    This project aimed to address the topic of children with disabilities through a well-researched children’s book. Dancing with my friend Maddie is a children’s book that focuses on a friendship between Claire, a typically developing first grader, and Maddie, a first grader with Down syndrome. Research has shown that addressing...
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    . Abstract Approved By __________________________________ Megan McClelland This

  • Examining the Relationship Between Parent and Child Health in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

    Creator:
    Heinonen, Gregory A.
    Abstract:
    Childhood obesity is an extensively research topic as it effects a large number of individuals and has serious consequences on those effected. Current statistics estimate roughly 17% of the youth population is now obese. However, the spread of these cases is not equally distributed. Certain populations are at increased risk...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Childhood obesity is an extensively research topic as it effects a large number

  • 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...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Executive function (EF) is an extensively researched topic as a predictor for

  • Physical activity and cognitive ability in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Creator:
    Johnson, Nicole Brooke
    Abstract:
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is described as a developmental disability characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive or restricted movements. It has been shown that as children with ASD age, their cognitive and social skills improve with time, and physical activity has been linked with improving aspects of...
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    : Megan MacDonald Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is described as a developmental disability

  • Paralympic athlete activism on social media

    Creator:
    Browning, Riley
    Abstract:
    Activism is the action of promoting and campaigning for political or social change and a growing concept in the United States for the past few decades. This has included a Civil Rights movement, a Disability Rights movement, gender equality movements, and other movements - activist groups have been pushing for...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Activism is the action of promoting and campaigning for political or