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School Bullying Intervention Programs and the Eight Positive Youth Development Indicators of High-Quality Youth Programs : A Systematic Review and Analysis

Creator:: Flesch, Jeffrey M.
Abstract:: During the past two decades a wide range of intervention programs have emerged in response to escalating concerns over school bullying. The advent of such programs seems justified as 70 percent of school-aged children and youth identify bullying as a problem in their school (Polanin, et al., 2012; Renshaw &...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Mary E. Arnold During the past two decades a wide range of intervention programs have

Examining the experiences of female allies of gay men and lesbians

Creator:: Arnold, Mary Frances
Abstract:: This research investigates the experiences of female allies of gay men and lesbians. A naturalistic and grounded theory paradigm is employed in this qualitative study. The participants are five female allies of gay men and lesbians from the Southeastern region of the United States. The participants share their experiences as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Stream Temperature Modeling for Marys River Watershed

Creator:: Mustafa, Mamoon
Abstract:: High water temperatures in rivers have detrimental effects on riverine water quality and ecology. In this study, two river temperature models, within the agricultural watershed model Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), were investigated for their ability to simulate water temperatures accurately throughout the year. The original temperature model within...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: coming into the stream. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model (Arnold et al., 2012) is a

Defining agricultural sustainability in the Marys River region of Oregon

Creator:: Stanton, Michael
Abstract:: This ethnographic study explores the social aspects of agricultural land-use in the Marys River region. The study seeks to understand how farmers define sustainability and how their views on agricultural issues help to define a sense of place and identity in the Marys River region, within the context of the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Using the Microbial Tree of Life to Describe Mammalian Health and Disease

Creator:: Arnold, Holly Kristin
Abstract:: The past decade of research has potentiated a revolution in our understanding of mammalian health and evolution by revealing that the gut microbiome plays a central role in mammalian physiology. Our ability to unlock this potential hinges upon the identification of specific groups of gut microbes that elicit effects on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Holly Kristin Arnold for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

The Role of Power Asymmetry in Promoting Conflict and Cooperation Over Transboundary Water

Creator:: Faqiryar, Jalal Naser
Abstract:: Power can be defined as the ability to influence the processes, decisions, and outcomes of an activity in favor of the will of a strong actor and its allies. Strategic actions in situations where there is asymmetric power can change the result of decisions. In this research, I will examine...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Mary Santelmann Power can be defined as the ability to influence the processes, decisions

Sibling Coercion & Mental Health among Youth in Foster Care

Creator:: Jaramillo, Jamie
Abstract:: The purpose of this observational study was to describe the frequency of coercive behavior among siblings in foster care, a diverse population at high risk for mental health impairment. We examined differences in coercion frequency at the level of the individual child (i.e. age & gender), sibling dyad (i.e. age...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Full Text:: be better prepared for a post-graduate school career because of her. Mary Arnold helped me to think

The peer interview methodology : participatory qualitative interviewing and discussion in a youth garden project

Creator:: Lile, Joy R.
Abstract:: The Producing for the Future project engaged thirty low-income youth in gardening and nutrition education, microenterprise activities, and participatory research during the 2011 and 2012 growing seasons. The intervention aimed to support community protective factors, build positive youth development, and enhance health outcomes through promoting skill-building and mentorship. The mixedmethods...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: appreciation to her committee members, Dr. Leslie Richards, Dr. Kate MacTavish, Dr. Mary Arnold, and Graduate

Closing the Gap : Using Theory to Analyze the African American Division 1 Football Player Graduation Gap

Creator:: Smith, Dorian
Abstract:: African American male students are a small portion of the student body at NCAA Division 1-A schools, but they make up a large portion of population of college football players. African American male college students are also one of the most at-risk student populations on campus in regards to retention....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: representative. Dr. Mary Arnold who took a chance to work with me and helped me to become a better writer and

Population genetics, ecology and evolution of a vertebrate metacommunity

Creator:: Manier, Mollie Kim
Abstract:: Population genetic structure is widespread in many organisms and can be found at small spatial scales. Fine-scale differentiation is the result of ecological and evolutionary processes working together to produce an overall pattern, but the relative importance of these factors in population differentiation is poorly understood. The goals of my...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: seeing this project to its completion. Stevan Arnold, my major advisor, has dedicated tireless hours to

On the evolution of correlated color traits in garter snakes

Creator:: Westphal, Michael F.
Abstract:: How complex traits evolve continues to be a major focus of evolutionary investigation. A current topic of debate is the hypothesis that the phenotypic integration of complex traits gives rise to evolutionary constraints. I studied two color traits in the common garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, that show a high level...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________ Stevan J. Arnold How complex traits evolve continues to be a major focus of evolutionary

Science, service, and specialized agriculture : the re-invention of the maraschino cherry

Creator:: Jolly, J. Christopher
Abstract:: From 1925 to 1930, Ernest H. Wiegand, a professor of Horticultural Products at Oregon State Agricultural College, developed an improved brining process for cherries. Brined cherries are used in the production of maraschino and glacé cherries, which already had a sizable market in the United States by the 1920s. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , and Specialized Agriculture: The Re- Invention of the Maraschino Cherry Abstract Mary Jo Nye From

John Archibald Wheeler : a study of mentoring in modern physics

Creator:: Christensen, Terry M.
Abstract:: This dissertation has two objectives. The first objective is to determine where best to situate the study of mentoring (i.e. the 'making of scientists') on the landscape of the history of science and science studies. This task is accomplished by establishing mentoring studies as a link between the robust body...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Mary Jo Nye This dissertation has two objectives. The first objective is

Dietary acculturation among Oregon Latinos : factors affecting food choice

Creator:: Vanegas, Sarah Marie
Abstract:: This study sought to examine food choice motives and influences among Oregon Latinos to gain a greater understanding of their dietary acculturation. Previous studies relying principally on quantitative methods to assess the relationship between acculturation and diet have reported inconsistent results, though a general decline in diet quality is reported...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Mary M. Cluskey ABSTRACT This study sought to examine food choice motives and influences among

Thresholds of uncertainty : radiation and responsibility in the fallout controversy

Creator:: Jolly, J. Christopher
Abstract:: The public controversy over possible health hazards from radioactive fallout from atomic bomb testing began in 1954, shortly after a thermonuclear test by the United States spread fallout world wide. In the dissertation, I address two of the fundamental questions of the fallout controversy: Was there a threshold of radiation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Uncertainty: Radiation and Responsibility in the Fallout Controversy Mary Jo N The public controversy over

Theoretical physics takes root in America : John Archibald Wheeler as student and mentor

Creator:: Christensen, Terry M.
Abstract:: John Archibald Wheeler (09 July 1911- ) is a familiar name to physicists and historians of physics alike. Among his many contributions to the corpus of knowledge, in 1939 John Wheeler and Niels Bohr co-authored the first paper on the generalized mechanism of nuclear fission. Beyond that seminal work, Wheeler...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Signature redacted for privacy. l /l 'I > I ·' I ' 'J Mary Jo Nye, Ph.D. John Archibald Wheeler (09

Geneticist L.C. Dunn : politics, activism, and community

Creator:: Gormley, Melinda (Melinda Brooke)
Abstract:: L. C. Dunn (1893-1974) spent most of his scientific career conducting research in developmental genetics as a member of the Zoology Department at Columbia University in the City of New York. He had an accomplished scientific career researching mutations in mice, which earned him respect from other geneticists and scientists....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Mary Jo Nye L. C. Dunn (1893-1974) spent most of his scientific career conducting research

Dixy Lee Ray, marine biology, and the public understanding of science in the United States (1930-1970)

Creator:: Ellis, Erik
Abstract:: This dissertation focuses on the life of Dixy Lee Ray as it examines important developments in marine biology and biological oceanography during the mid twentieth century. In addition, Ray's key involvement in the public understanding of science movement of the 1950s and 1960s provides a larger social and cultural context...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: given of their time, thoughts, advice, and support. Professor Mary J0 Nye has been a constant source of

In my own words, a study of faith as articulated by adults with developmental disabilities

Creator:: Pickett-Cooper, Patricia K.
Abstract:: This qualitative study considered faith as a part of the lifespan development of adults with developmental disabilities between the ages of 30 and 67 years. Ten individuals who participated attended an adapted liturgy and/or fellowship group hosted by two Roman Catholic faith formation groups. The data were gathered through individual,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Arnold, and Campbell for their insightful questions that provided such guidance throughout this

“We’ll Be That Kid That You Think We Are” : The Influences of Stigma and Interactions with Important Adults on Youth Identity Development in a Rural Context

Creator:: Lile, Joy R.
Abstract:: Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by crystallization in individuals’ sense of identity (Erikson, 1994; Harter, 1999). Research on positive youth development stresses the ways in which thriving trajectories during adolescence contribute to positive lifelong outcomes (Lerner & Overton, 2008; Scales, Benson, & Roehlkepartain, 2011) A symbolic interactionism perspective (Mead,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Leslie Richards, Dr. Kate MacTavish, Dr. Mary Arnold, Dr. Sarah Cunningham, and Dr. Vicki Tolar

The human spirit and higher education : landscapes of persistence in first generation students of color

Creator:: Valdez, Cristobal
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of first-generation persons of color attending and persisting at a community technical college. Students of color continue to be an increasing population in our higher education system. Many of these persons of color are choosing to attend two-year institutions. A...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mary Arnold challenged me to work harder to construct a better product and life work. Tammy George

Youth-Caseworker Relationships and Academic Resilience of Youth in Foster Care

Creator:: Jaramillo, Jamie
Abstract:: Academic success is a salient domain of youth development and is related to positive lifelong outcomes among youth in foster care. However, youth in foster care experience compounding adversities, including maltreatment and foster care placement itself, which put them at risk of academic disengagement and underachievement. Despite these adversities, academic...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: programs (Arnold, 2018; Sanders et al., 2015). Yet, the processes that promote positive outcomes at low

Leadership challenges for disabled students programs and services in the California community colleges : a phenomenological exploration of the lived experience of mid level administrators

Creator:: Franklin Martinez, Windy
Abstract:: The purposes of this phenomenological inquiry was to examine the challenges faced by administrative leaders of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) at California community colleges (CCC) from the perspectives of current practitioners. This study was undertaken for the following reasons: (a) the increasing number of students with disabilities accessing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Russ–Eft, Dr. Roper, Dr. Bentley-Townlin, Dr. Shenk, and Dr. Arnold, thank you for your support along

A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Client Experience of Addressing Spirituality and Religion in Counseling and A Grounded Theory Study of How Private Practice Christian Clients Experience Their Spirituality and Religion During the Counseling Process With Similar Faith Counselors

Creator:: LaLonde, Johnny R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to contribute to deeper understanding of how client’s experience their spirituality and religion during the therapy process. The first manuscript is located in chapter 2 and titled A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Client Experience of Addressing Spirituality and Religion in Counseling. This metasynthesis pools together...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Exploring perspectives on supervision : qualitative research on individual and licensure supervision

Creator:: Sisko, Susan
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to gain an understanding of supervision in the counseling profession, as well as an understanding of the experiences of licensure supervisors. This was accomplished through qualitative metasynthesis of the research on supervision and the completion of a grounded theory exploration of licensure supervisors' experience...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: writing and in my practice in richer ways. Thank you to Drs Lisa Aasheim, Mary Arnold, Amy Ford and

A literature review and qualitative exploration of adolescent school counseling groups

Creator:: Gray, Tara M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to increase understanding of adolescent school counseling groups including a literature review of the quantitative outcome research on group work with adolescents in the schools and a qualitative exploration of the adolescent experience of cohesion in rural school counseling groups. Outcome research on group...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Gene Eakin, Lorie Blackman, Daniel Stroud, and Mary Arnold thank you for serving as supportive

The experiences of Asian American females seeking vice president and president positions in community colleges : A view of the barriers and facilitators

Creator:: Somer, Marcia G.
Abstract:: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences and perspectives of five Asian American females who have sought presidencies and/or vice presidencies in community colleges. All five of the participants are currently either a president or vice president in community colleges. This study found nine themes that capture the barriers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation committee members, Dr. Janet Nishihara, Dr. Larry Roper, Dr. Stephen Dickerson, and Dr. Mary

Educational technology associations as change agents : A case study

Creator:: Stephenson, Christine (Christine Gale)
Abstract:: This research addressed the role of educational technology associations as change agents within education with particular emphasis on issues of advocacy and leadership. Using a poststructural feminist lens and the metaphor of interview and analysis as storytelling, it explored the perspectives of nineteen individuals belonging to a national level educational...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank my advisor Karen Higgins and my doctoral committee (Mary Arnold, Diane

The relationship of selected academic factors to the persistence of general educational development (GED) recipients enrolled in community colleges : an Oregon study

Creator:: Sanders, Karen M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to better understand the relationship between selected academic factors and the persistence of GED recipients in community colleges in the state of Oregon. With this purpose in mind, the study addressed the following research question: Is there a relationship between selected academic variables and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Relationships and Expectations for Educational Achievement of Foster Youth

Creator:: Calvert, Robert C. (Robert Christian)
Abstract:: Youth in foster care often perform at lower levels academically than those not in foster care. Prior research on the nature of the relationships that affect former foster youth's educational path has been inconclusive. Though it is widely believed that positive relationships with faculty, staff and peers is beneficial for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The Role of Emotional Narratives in Fostering Water Nationalism. The Case of the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) in Turkey

Creator:: Arynova, Aigul
Abstract:: This study explores the role of emotions in extensive hydraulic projects that become part of nation-state building processes and have transboundary impact. The main objective is to investigate how political leadership uses emotional narratives to foster water nationalism in the case of the Southeastern Anatolian Project (GAP) in Turkey. The...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Jenniver Sehring Mary V. Santelmann This study explores the role of emotions in

Removal of Radioactive Strontium, Iodine, and Uranium from Contaminated Groundwater : Sorption Processes and Properties

Creator:: Leonard, Mary E.
Abstract:: Iodine-129 is a key risk driver at sites where nuclear materials have been fabricated or processed, and it is a predominant isotope of concern in long-term waste storage strategies. I-129 exists primarily as iodate in the subsurface at the Hanford Site in south-central Washington State. Between 15 and 40% of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Mary E. Leonard for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

"We are not all one puzzle piece" : youth voice, homelessness, and positive youth development

Creator:: Nott, Brooke Dolenc
Abstract:: Positive youth development posits that all youth possess the capacity to change and grow as they interact with their contexts. That capacity is activated and nurtured by a beneficial ecological environment often unavailable for homeless youth. Only a limited number of studies focus on the positive development and strengths of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. Mary Arnold and Dr. Katherine MacTavish for sharing their knowledge, insight, and passion on

Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities' New Regional Accreditation Standards

Creator:: Holland-Rich, Teresa A.
Abstract:: Higher education is being asked to address issues of quality, accountability, and transparency. Accreditation is one tool higher education institutions use to address these concerns. The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of the new accreditation standards adopted by the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and Dr. Mary E. Arnold and fellow scholar Dr. Jane Wright; your guidance, encouragement, and

An Assessment of the Policy Narrative Strategies of the Pro- and Anti-dam Removal Groups, in the Klamath River Basin, over the 2001-2020 Time Frame

Creator:: Yigit, Abdullah
Abstract:: The Klamath River Basin (KRB) is one of the most contested basins of the Western U.S. with respect to water. Multiple stakeholders, including Tribes, farmers, state and federal agencies, and environmental advocates, are in frequent conflict over water rights and water use. Removal of the four hydroelectric dams is one...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Lynette de Silva - Mary V. Santelmann The Klamath River Basin (KRB) is one of the most

Post-hatching survival and productivity of American avocets at drainwater evaporation ponds in the Tulare Basin, California

Creator:: Marn, Carolyn M. (Carolyn Mary), 1962-
Abstract:: Evaporation ponds that dispose of agricultural drainwater provide attractive habitat for waterbirds but may result in contaminant exposure that impairs reproduction. I estimated post-hatching survival and evaluated productivity estimates for American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) nesting at evaporation ponds in the Tulare Basin, California from 1991 to 1993. Avocets and Black-necked...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: those reported for avocets nesting on islands (Grover and Knopf 1982, Sidle and Arnold 1982, Giroux

Identification of economic, social, and policy factors influencing irrigation district participation in water transactions in the Deschutes Basin

Creator:: Whitman, Cally A.
Abstract:: Surface water in the Deschutes Basin of central Oregon has been largely over allocated since the early 1900s. Therefore, rapid population growth and urban demand for water in the upper Basin lead to an increased reliance on groundwater in the last three decades. The Oregon Department of Water Resources (OWRD)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: want to thank Dr. Mary Santelmann. As the director of the WRGP, you have worked tirelessly to assure

Existence of Eta-Quotients for Squarefree Levels and Modular Type Supercongruences for Hypergeometric Functions

Creator:: Allen, Michael
Abstract:: In this dissertation, we consider two problems in number theory, both relating to modular forms. First we consider when a given modular form can be expressed as a quotient in Dedekind's $\eta$ function. Rouse and Webb \cite{RW} have determined the integers $N \leq 500$ such that the graded ring of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: that the graded ring of modular forms M(Γ0(N)) is generated by η-quotients. Arnold-Roksandich, James

Coral-reef fishes : insights into larval dispersal and invasion ecology

Creator:: Pusack, Timothy J.
Abstract:: Because many coral-reef fishes are observable in situ, are amenable to transplantation, have small home ranges and short generation times, they provide a excellent system to investigate many topics within general ecology, fisheries biology, and conservation biology. The primary goal of this dissertation was to use the coral-reef fishes system...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: attention. Steve Arnold was incredibly generous by allowing me to use his lab space and lab equipment

Selection on larval and adult body size in a marine fish: potential evolutionary responses and effects on population dynamics

Creator:: Johnson, Darren W.
Abstract:: Many species have complex life cycles in which a dispersive larval stage is followed by a relatively sedentary adult stage. For such species, reproductive output is often high and large variation in survivorship throughout early life-history phases (eggs and larvae) can lead to dramatic fluctuations in recruitment which may in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: research. Steve Arnold provided valuable advice on evolutionary quantitative genetic theory and

Eastern roots in western soil : gender, class and interior space on officer's row, a material culture analysis of the commanding officer's house at Fort Hoskins, Oregon, 1856-1865

Creator:: Bryant, Kathleen J.
Abstract:: The 158-year-old Commanding Officer's House at Fort Hoskins is one of only two such structures in Oregon representing the pre-Civil War era on the Western Frontier. From 1856-1861, it embodies a link in history between the prevailing ideology of western expansion and replication of Eastern cultural values into the frontier...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abraham Lincoln, and his wife, Jane Elizabeth Arnold, whose lineage permits her membership in the

Flow-Solute : A Tool for Exploring the Effects of Nitrogen Management in Alternative Future Scenarios

Creator:: Wentworth, Andrew Michael
Abstract:: Surface water quality is a growing concern in the Willamette River Basin and elsewhere. The region's growing population is dependent on the availability of clean water for drinking water, irrigation, wastewater dilution, and wildlife habitat. Watershed management to produce economic goods and environmental services requires an understanding of basic hydrologic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Mary Santelmann for her unwavering support throughout my career in

Larval dispersal in marine fishes: novel methods reveal patterns of self-recruitment and population connectivity

Creator:: Christie, Mark R.
Abstract:: Many marine fish populations are severely declining due to over-fishing, loss of both juvenile and adult habitats, and accelerating environmental degradation. Fisheries management and the implementation of marine protected areas (MPAs) and other conservation tools are currently hindered by large gaps in knowledge about larval dispersal and its subsequent effects...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: valuable advice and support. Steve Arnold warrants immense gratitude for providing laboratory space

The effect of youth participatory evaluation and youth community action training on positive youth development

Creator:: White, David J. (David Joseph)
Abstract:: The bi-directional relationships within the personal and contextual environments of adolescents are critical to the development of adolescents and their transition into adulthood. Opportunities for youth to participate in and provide leadership in meaningful programs, gain life skills, and interact with adults in sustained relationships are key features leading to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: up on me. I will make it my life’s endeavor to honor you and the degree. Dr. Chris Ward, Dr. Mary

Examining the Spatial Distribution of Park Access and Trajectories of Gentrification in Seattle, Washington 1990 - 2010

Creator:: Weems, Candice Michelle
Abstract:: This dissertation examines the spatial distribution of park access by type in relation to trajectories of gentrification in Seattle from 1990 to 2010. The dissertation includes 5 Chapters. The first chapter provides an overview of the literature that motivated this research. The second, third and fourth chapters are research papers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Mary Santelmann, Dr. Lori Cramer, Dr. Jenna Tilt, and Dr. Christine Olsen (GCR). My committee

Critiquing Counseling Textbooks for Inclusive, Research Informed, and Non-Stigmatizing Intimate Partner Violence Concepts Using Directed Content Analysis

Creator:: Render Turmaud, Danielle A.
Abstract:: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent issue that impacts individuals around the world. Mental health professionals need comprehensive and inclusive IPV training to support victims/survivors well. The IPV literature posits several concerns surrounding the quality of IPV training that counselors-in-training (CITs) receive. Obtaining an understanding in how master’s level...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Bioindication of air quality in forests of northern and central California using epiphytic macrolichen communities

Creator:: Jovan, Sarah
Abstract:: The unifying purpose of this dissertation was to describe, model, and map relationships between epiphvtic macrolichen communities and air quality in Ibrests of northern and central California. First, multivariate analyses were used to subdivide the large study area into three model areas with similar climate, topography, and lichen communities: the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: nieiiibet's, Pat Muir, Mary Santelmann, Janet Ohmann. and Richard Dick. for their support and encouragement

Overpartition Ranks, Cranks, and Frobenius Representations

Creator:: Morrill, Thomas
Abstract:: We generalize overpartition rank and crank generating functions to obtain k-fold variants, and give a combinatorial interpretation for each. The k-fold crank generating function is interpreted by extending the first and second residual cranks to a natural infinite family. The k-fold rank generating functions generate two families of buffered Frobenius...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Kamvar, Charles Camacho, Allison Arnold-Roksandich, and Sarah Erickson, for moral support. I thank the

Creating Community: A Case Study of Students’ Experiences in Inquiry-Based Learning

Creator:: Schaub, Branwen
Abstract:: We now have broad consensus in the mathematics education research community that active, inquiry-based classrooms provide a wealth of learning benefits for students (Freeman et al., 2014; Laursen et al., 2014; Theobald et al., 2020). Classrooms that utilize inquiry throughout the entire structure of the course, as opposed to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Daniel Rockwell, for showing me what it means to put students first, and Dr. Mary Beisiegel for

Spatial distribution and the probability of occurrence of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) in Alaskan Arctic

Creator:: Romeo, Lucy F.
Abstract:: The known distribution of beluga whales ranges from sub-Arctic to Arctic waters where they migrate in pods in response to environmental factors such as the presence of sea ice and prey. This study uses bivariate and multivariate analysis techniques to measure how environmental covariates are associated with the spatial-temporal distribution...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Julia Jones, James Graham, Mary Santelmann, Ari Friedlaender, and Larry Lev, for their direction and

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