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  • Investigating the age-related loss of endoplasmic reticulum stress response

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    Fallahi, Anahita
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    The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a crucial organelle in the cell where protein folding and processing occurs, and conditions that negatively affect ER functions are highly detrimental to the cell. The accumulation of unfolded/misfolded proteins in the ER leads to a condition known as ER Stress. The ER has developed...
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    . 15 m R N A C H O P/ β- A ct in Young Old N.S . ** * N.S . N.S . * 0 4 12 24

  • The Economic Impact and Ethical Implications of AI

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    Gabor, Christian A.
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    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...
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    Implications of AI. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Amol M. Joshi

  • Mythical anatomy of dragons

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    Coughlin, Emma
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    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,...
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    wings. Flying is an energetically expensive mode of transportation (Koryos; Maina 3046), though it is

  • Into the Garden: Environmental Education and Resources for K-5

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    Smith, Amira R.
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    This thesis aims to address barriers that K-5 educators face when implementing environmental education in classrooms. An in-depth study of the history of environmental education in the United States identifies primary barriers and issues. Focusing specifically on garden education programs, six lesson plans for K-5 were created to address the...
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    -education-act 8. Bearden, D. M. (2008). National Environmental Education Act of 1990: Overview

  • “Narco-Deforestation” in Central American Protected Areas: Developing A Spatiotemporal Proxy Database for Drug-Trafficking Activities from Media Reporting

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    Cameron, Olivia Z.
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    On a global scale, illicit economies have dramatic impacts on the physical environment. Cocaine trafficking has been recognized as a major driver of deforestation inside Central American protected areas. A key problem in studying and managing the environmental impacts of illicit economic activity is the difficulty in obtaining reliable data....
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    Communications, 9(1). Tulloch, V. J., Brown, C. J., Possingham, H. P., Jupiter, S. D., Maina, J. M., & Klein, C

  • Using The MPA Guide to Better Understand Global Marine Conservation Efforts

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    McArthur, Madeleine G.
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    Across the globe, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been established to protect biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and preserve cultural resources. However, there exist broad differences among MPAs with respect to their establishment stage and protective regulations, making it difficult to quantify how much ocean protection is actually occurring. This thesis utilizes...
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  • Mother Nature Branches Out: A Children’s Story Exploring Literacy Development and Social Change

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    Ford, Erin E.
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    “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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    with bilabial sounds where your mouth comes together like m, b, and p, then choosing MOTHER NATURE

  • Towards an Algorithm for the Third Normal Form (3NF) Using Relational Algebra

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    Sorbello, Priscilla
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    This algorithm presents the first steps towards a solution for novice database administrators that helps them transform a non-normalized relational database into a database in the third normal form. The algorithm uses relational algebra operations that apply principles from the third normal form. This provides the database administrator with an...
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    Large Shared Data Banks. M Research Laboratory, San Jose, California , 6 Nov. 1970, https

  • Creating Test Baking Methods Specifically for Whole-Wheat Sourdough Breads, In the Context of Local Grain Economies

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    Jansen, Victoria E.
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    Recently local grains have become an area of economic growth. Local grain products, including whole-wheat and sourdough products, are increasingly in demand for their health benefits, unique flavor profiles, and association with local food movements. These local grain economies are beginning to boom, but they lack the technical aid that...
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    Teague, 1952). Figure 1.1: Storck, J. and Teague, W.D., 1952. Flour for man's bread. Geoffrey

  • Drifting Identity Formation : A Disaggregation of Indo-Fijian Ethnic Labels

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    Coulson, Danika
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    Approximately 37.6% of Fiji’s population is comprised of individuals that have Indian descent (2007 census). This is primarily due to the recruitment of Indian indentured servants to work on the sugar plantations of Fiji during British colonial rule in the 1880s. Many descendants of these servants have since moved to...
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    dominant culture that fits their belief while preserving their original culture (Suarez-Orozco, M