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  • A Dreamer's Journey to Graduate School: Perceptions of DACA/undocumented students on institutional support at Oregon State University

    Creator:
    Molina Ortega, Briselda
    Abstract:
    This essay is a reflection of my college experiences and that of other undocumented/DACAmented students at Oregon State University and in the United States (Dreamers). It includes a discussion of institutional support, my graduate school experience, lessons learned, plans for my future, and recommendations for institutional leaders at OSU.
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    University of Oregon and got accepted. I moved to Eugene, and four years later I finished my bachelor’s

  • Analysis of boscalid resistance of isolates of Botrytis cinerea

    Creator:
    Villanueva, Brenda
    Abstract:
    Succinate dehydrogenase (Sdh) inhibitor fungicides, such as boscalid, are effective for the management of gray mold caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea. Unfortunately, resistance to boscalid was common among isolates of the pathogen from small fruits grown in Oregon. Boscalid-resistance is commonly associated with mutations in Sdh, especially in...
    Resource Type:
    Undergraduate Thesis
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    with mutations in Sdh, especially in subunit B. SdhB was sequenced from five boscalid-sensitive and

  • Wetland plant associations of the Western Hemlock Zone in the Central Coastal and Cascade Mountains

    Creator:
    Murray, Michael
    Abstract:
    This report was derived from field data collected by personnel of the US Forest Service (USFS) and Oregon Natural Heritage Program (ONHP). The area examined encompasses four National Forests (Gifford Pinchot, Willamette, Mt. Hood, and Siuslaw) and two Bureau of Land Management Districts (Salem and Eugene). It does not include...
    Resource Type:
    Technical Report
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    Lake, Willamette NF. A) Sphagnum angustifolium – Menyanthes trifoliata, B) Nuphar lutea ssp

  • Non-forest Plant Communities of the Northern Oregon Coast Range and Vicinity Draft Report

    Creator:
    Glavich, Doug
    Abstract:
    DRAFT REPORT. In 2013 – 2015, reconnaissance observations were made across non-forest habitats on FS and BLM land in the Coast Range and Cascade foothills within the Salem and Eugene BLM district areas for plant communities that did not fit the USFS Northwest Oregon Non-forest Plant Community guide. Surveys were...
    Resource Type:
    Technical Report
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    -forest Plant Community guide. One area within the Eugene BLM district was surveyed in 2015. Surveys

  • Habitat Associations and Diet Composition of Western Purple Martins in Western Oregon

    Creator:
    Sherman, Lorelle M.
    Abstract:
    The western purple martin (Progne subis arboricola) is a species of conservation concern throughout the Pacific Northwest. In western Oregon, the purple martin nests in three major ecosystem types: inland open-water, coastal, and upland forest. The availability of suitable breeding habitat is a major limiting factor for western purple martin...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    ., Ohmann, J. L., Kennedy, R. E., Cohen, W. B., Gregory, M. J., Yang, Z., ... & Spies, T. A. (2015

  • Translating the Animal

    Creator:
    Owen, Melody
    Abstract:
    My thesis in Environmental Arts and Humanities concerned the idea of animal language, as well as other posthuman ideas around animality and indistinction. I also explored virtual space as it relates to human identity, our notions of reality and perception, and the way contemporary digital artists approach animal subjectivity in...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    , William E Gastrotheca pseustes . Duellman, William E Hedydipna pallidigaster . Amani Sunbird . Keith, G

  • Benton County Economic Development: Supporting the Community’s Vision

    Creator:
    Klupar, Sydney A.
    Abstract:
    Local economic development can help lessen the impact of large-scale shocks on small communities as it provides them with resilient systems that do not require as much support from global supply chains. In smaller communities, shared governance, interactive and adaptive planning, and evidence-based policymaking strategies can facilitate resilient systems. The...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    development, sustainable economies Corresponding e-mail address: klupars@oregonstate.edu

  • Spatiotemporal distribution of the anti-diabetic drug, metformin, in the lower Columbia River and its effect on phytoplankton growth

    Creator:
    Cummings, Brittany M.
    Abstract:
    Water quality impacts both human and ecosystem health. Many pharmaceuticals and personal care products are considered contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) due to their bioactive properties. Among these, metformin—the most commonly prescribed drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes—has been reported at high concentrations (μg L⁻¹) in stream, lake, and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Robert E. Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship. A special thank you to Shelby Walker, Mary Pleasant, and

  • Elicitors: A Novel Tool for Controlling the Colorado Potato Beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

    Creator:
    Butcher, Alexander M.
    Abstract:
    Over the last several decades, potato production has increased globally as it has been recognized as an important component to improving food security. However, potato production has been continuously challenged by pests. Current pest management practices rely heavily on chemical pesticides. Unfortunately, the overuse of pesticides can be harmful to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    the PNW, B. cockerelli can overwinter on the weed bittersweet nightshade (S. dulcamara L.) allowing

  • Initial Designs for Improving Conversations for People Using Speech Synthesizers

    Creator:
    Nguyen, Duy M.
    Abstract:
    This thesis aims to determine the impact that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices have on social interactions, and then improves the AAC user experience through a user focus design process. AAC devices enable people who cannot speak to communicate with others. Unfortunately, they are tedious to use and make...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    , and the people in the ALS support group at Eugene and Salem for their help and inputs in my project