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Rope Selection for Rope Drive Transmissions Used in Robotic Manipulation

Creator:: Summers, Michael P.
Abstract:: Wire and fiber ropes used in rigorous CBOS (cyclic bend over sheave) applications were investigated. Small diameter stainless steel, tungsten, and Vectran® ropes were tested over small sheaves at high loads and cycle speeds. Sheaves were made with Al6061-T6511 and Al7075-T651 and were coated with 0.002” hard coat anodize; some...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 20 3.7 Filament Size and Rope Diameter Effect 21 4 Sheave Research

An Electrophysiological Study of Involuntary Attention Capture in a Go/No-go Paradigm

Creator:: Herdener, Nathan D.
Abstract:: The present study examined whether attention capture is driven by object saliency or contingent on top-down control setting using a go/no-go paradigm. Specifically, we investigated whether salient color singletons capture attention only when the target itself is also a singleton. We used a go/no-go task. Participants were told to search...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Science in Psychology and Philosophy presented on July 20, 2012. Title: An Electrophysiological

Assessment of academic advising models in the OSU College of Science based on student and advisor feedback

Creator:: Aljets, Alexandria Dukes
Abstract:: This study sought to explore the differences between the varied academic advising models in the College of Science at Oregon State University through the feedback of its undergraduate students and advisors. Using parallel surveys of students and their academic advisors, it found that the decentralized and centralized models each had...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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The Effect of Drainage Flow Rate on Fluid Connectivity; Application to Geologic CO₂ Sequestration

Creator:: Bertoch, Madison
Abstract:: Geologic CO₂ sequestration is a climate change mitigation strategy that involves the injection of supercritical CO₂ into deep underground rock formations. This thesis focuses on capillary trapping in which capillary forces immobilize CO₂ bubbles at the pore scale. During injection of supercritical CO₂, brine is displaced in what is known...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Exploring Chromodomain Genes in the Fungus Fusarium graminearum Through Targeted Genetic Manipulation

Creator:: Peters, Alec J.
Abstract:: DNA segments in the fungus Fusarium graminearum were identified as possible genes encoding for chromodomain proteins (CDPs), and targeted for genetic manipulation. Targeted single-gene deletion strains, as wells as GFP-S tag fusion strains, were generated from wildtype F. graminearum protoplasts, and verified strains were screened for phenotypic differences, such as...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Honors College Thesis

Characterizing PM2.5 with Different Source Contributions

Creator:: Perez, Allison Mae S.
Abstract:: Ubiquitous fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposures significantly impact global public health, yet little is known about the mechanisms causing these known adverse health effects. Oxidative stress due to PM2.5 associated chemical constituents, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is a proposed possible mechanism for PM2.5 mediated health effects. Variations in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: BioResource Research project of Allison Mae Perez presented on May 20, 2019. APPROVED

Ethical Research Conduct Scholarly Recommendations: Exposure Research During and After Disasters

Creator:: Stellmacher, Claire
Abstract:: The frequency of devastating disasters has increased in the United States due to the presence of climate change. Human subject research is often conducted in these post-disaster areas to gain valuable data and insights. In recent years, discourse regarding the ethical nature of research conduct in these exposure areas has...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Micropropagation of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in a double-phase culture medium

Creator:: Gross, Leah M.
Abstract:: The timber and Christmas tree industries are important components of the Pacific Northwest economy. A goal of both industries is to produce high quality trees with high growth rates. Accomplishing this requires increased genetic quality of the trees grown. Tissue culture provides the most promise for propagating these superior genotypes....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Developing a Green Lab Certification for a Research-Intensive University

Creator:: Albright, Sally N.
Abstract:: Oregon State laboratories are responsible for a significant portion of the university’s overall resource and energy consumption, and therefore minimizing waste in a sustainable way should be a top priority for the university while aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025. This study addresses major factors that should be considered when...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Developing a Green Lab Certification for a Research

Influence of Texting on Driver Glance Patterns and Vehicular Lane Position on Horizontal Curves

Creator:: Ellett, Makenzie A.
Abstract:: The use of in-vehicle technologies, such as mobile phones, while driving has proliferated in recent years. Most notably, drivers are using mobile phones to send and receive text messages while operating a vehicle with increasing frequency. The act of texting while driving poses a significant threat not only to the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Our Natural Family: A study of young children and how we connect with nature

Creator:: Tilleman, Kirsten
Abstract:: While humans are inextricably connected to nature, we live in a world whose anthropocentric fixation on progress begins severing that connection at birth. Through research with young children, their parents, and their care-providers, this project helped fill the research gap in early childhood ecological education by helping identify children’s ways...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Kirsten Tilleman for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Natural Resources presented on 20

The Impacts of Gender-Focused Social Programs at a Micro-Finance Institution: A Case Study in Ayacucho, Peru

Creator:: Rockey, Tyler L.
Abstract:: The goal of this research project is to better understand the impacts and difficulties of offering gender-focused social programs through micro-lending banks. Previous research has demonstrated not only the importance of micro-lending, and the benefits of lending to women, but also the value of offering social programs specifically designed to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: in Geography presented on May 20, 2010. Title: The Impacts of Gender-Focused Social Programs at a

Implications of Lymph Node Involvement in Breast Cancer Patients

Creator:: Moore, Elizabeth
Abstract:: The intention of this research was to analyze the clinical implications of lymph node involvement, cancer stage and cancer treatment administered for 481 breast cancer patients receiving care at St. Charles Health System in Bend Oregon. It was concluded that lymph node involvement has a linear and positive association with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2016 Commencement June 2016 2 3 AN ABSTRACT OF THE

The Association of Social Support and Self-efficacy to Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes

Creator:: Yee, Marissa Wai Gin
Abstract:: Background: The prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically in recent decades. A lack of control over blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes-related complications. A network of family and friends providing diet-related support and diabetes-related care support may be associated with lower levels and changes in blood sugar (HbA1c) levels....
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Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2013 Commencement June 2014 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Marissa Wai Gin

Regulation by a developmental transcription factor of signaling enzymes related to atrial fibrillation

Creator:: Law, Christina M.
Abstract:: Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, and the mechanisms that lead to this heart defect are not fully understood. Consequently, treatments for this defect do not currently reverse structural or molecular variations that lead to cardiac arrhythmia. Loss of the gene coding for the transcription factor Pitx2 leads...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Involvement of PP6 in Dephosphorylation of Bcl11b, a Tumor Suppressor Transcription Factor

Creator:: Parker, Chelsea R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this honors thesis research project is to investigate the molecular causes of childhood and infant T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias. T-cells are the work horses of the immune system, and like any organ, must develop properly to be fully functional. Improper development of thymocytes into T-cells can lead...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Presented April 20, 2012 Commencement June 2012 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF

Millennials and Voting

Creator:: Mather, Stephanie J.
Abstract:: The current generation of youth, sometimes called Millennials, has had a reputation of political apathy. However, in recent years, youth voter numbers have gone up. If an individual or organization wanted to continue this trend of increased youth political participation, I wanted to explore the areas that could support or...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (Honors Associate) presented on May 20, 2009. Title: Millennials and Voting Abstract approved

Invasion of Brachypodium sylvaticum in prairie and forest habitats : differences in community structure between uninvaded and invaded systems in Bald Hill Park, Corvallis, Oregon

Creator:: Goodell, Whitney
Abstract:: Brachypodium sylvaticum (Huds.) Beauv. is an invasive grass that can be found in forest and prairie communities throughout the Willamette Valley, Oregon. It can out-compete native species of grasses and forbs and become dominant in a broad range of habitats. This study investigated if there were differences in vegetation structure...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: November 20, 2007. Title: Invasion of Brachypodium sylvaticum in prairie and forest habitats: differences

Comparative lipid profiling of human stratum corneum between atopic dermatitis and healthy subjects

Creator:: Stewart, Shelby L.
Abstract:: Dermatological issues are a widespread problem in humans that are often overlooked. In our present study, we have isolated lipids from de-identified epidermal skin tape samples from both Atopic Dermatitis and healthy individuals using a high efficiency one-step extraction method, which were subsequently analyzed using modified Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS)....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology (Honors Associate) Presented May 20, 2016

Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine within the Coordinated Care Model

Creator:: Logan, Alicia J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this paper was to consider whether the integration of complementary and alternative medicine within coordinated care organizations would be possible and beneficial. Per capita health expenditures in the Unites States are greater than any other nation’s in the world. However, many complain that the organization and distribution...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Logan for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Sociology presented on May 20, 2013. Title

Evidence for the Potential Hybridization of Ammophila breviligulata and Ammophila arenaria in the Pacific Northwest.

Creator:: Borland, Joshua J.
Abstract:: Coastal dunes are dynamic and unique ecosystems. On the Pacific coast, dunes are generally dominated by the beach grasses, Ammophila breviligulata and Ammophila arenaria, two invasive species introduced in the early 1900’s to stabilize sand and create foredunes that serve to protect people who live behind them. Recently, a novel...
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Design and Testing of a Device to Separate Tightly-Bound and Mobile Water Pools in Soil

Creator:: Madrigal, Justin Luis
Abstract:: Water movement, from forest soil to streams, has traditionally been modeled by translatory flow. A hypothesis was presented by Brooks et al. (2010) suggesting that, in addition to translatory flow, there exists an immobile pool of water trapped in small pores with low matric potential. Comparisons of water stable isotope...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioengineering presented on August 20, 2010

Exploring Sustainable Design Methods Through the Redesign of a Commuting Vehicle

Creator:: Bellville, Jack
Abstract:: The process of redesigning products in order to reduce their environmental impact is a challenging task because formalized methods in sustainable product design do not yet exist. There are many tools and methods that designers can use to be more informed of the sustainability of a product, but many are...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Engineering (Honors Associate) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015

Response of bZIP10-Overexpressing Brachypodium distachyon to Zinc

Creator:: Nguyen, Tinh An
Abstract:: The micronutrient zinc (Zn) plays a key role in the animal and plant kingdoms. Zndeficient soils impact plant production and can cause yield reductions of 40% or more. Zn is also important for both human and plant development as a cofactor for over 200 enzymes. Zn-deficiency symptoms in plants include...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Tinh An

Lionfish Prey Preference between Native Basslets

Creator:: Anderson, Emily R.
Abstract:: The lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a successful invasive predator with large impacts on native fish populations in the western Atlantic. Lionfish predation may affect competition between prey species so it is important to understand whether lionfish display preferences between prey species. I investigated lionfish and native graysby grouper prey preference...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: for the degrees of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology presented on May 20, 2014. Title

Reorientation in Alternative Break Trips

Creator:: Phillips, Caitlin Patricia
Abstract:: When a student participates in a service break trip, a process called reorientation occurs after the trip is over, when the student is trying to connect what they’ve learned on the trip to their normal lives. The objective of this project was to explore the concepts of volunteerism, community service,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Patricia Phillips for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Chemistry presented on August 20

Attachment and Sociability in Therapy Dogs

Creator:: Wanser, Shelby H.
Abstract:: Adaptations of the Ainsworth’s Strange Situation test, a social-development test based on Bowlby’s attachment theory, can be applied to dog-owner relationships and used to categorize attachment styles in dogs. Dogs with secure attachment use their owner as a secure base from which to explore their environment and should theoretically be...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Sciences (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2016

The Kalispel Tribe of Indian’s Contemporary Usage of Traditional Foodways

Creator:: Hilborn, Alexander M.
Abstract:: Native American traditional foodways serve as one of the most important resources for indigenous communities because these resources provide a variety of non-physical cultural assets and health benefits to Native groups through the medium of food. The demolition of North America’s foodways through colonization has had adverse effects on indigenous...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in International Studies (Honors Associate) Presented November 20

Student Understanding and Generalization of Functions from Single to Multivariable Calculus

Creator:: Kerrigan, Sarah
Abstract:: Students struggle with the concept of functions and the notation associated with it in various mathematical contexts. This thesis investigates student understanding of function notation through their generalization of single variable functions to multivariable functions in a variety of situations. Semi-structured student interviews were conducted and analyzed through a framework...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Mathematics (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015

An Approach to Increasing Yields of a Sunscreen Compound in Recombinant Yeast

Creator:: Vu, Van Anh
Abstract:: The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly used in winemaking, baking, and brewing, also serves as a host for the production of therapeutically valuable pharmaceuticals. Recently, the Bakalinsky laboratory constructed a recombinant yeast strain expressing two zebrafish (Danio rerio) genes in order to produce a UV-protective “sunscreen” compound called gadusol. An antioxidant...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Scholar) Presented May 20, 2016 Commencement June 2016 ii

Redefining “The Romance of Travel” in Edith Wharton’sA Motor‐Flight Through France

Creator:: Balleby, Breanna
Abstract:: In the beginning of her travelogue, A Motor‐Flight Through France (1908), Edith Wharton declares that “the motor‐car has restored the romance of travel.” Many scholars have taken this statement as an index to the book’s themes. However, my reading closely examines particular moments of travel (specifically Wharton’s visits to Beauvais...
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Full Text:: ) Presented on August 20, 2014 Commencement June 2015

Investigation of autophagy-assisted cell death in response to the cancer cell toxin coibamide A

Creator:: Tan, Michelle
Abstract:: Autophagy, a homeostatic degradation pathway, has a role in promoting cell survival under stress conditions, but can also promote cell death under conditions of sustained stress. This project investigates the cytotoxic potential of coibamide A and other natural products in autophagy-deficient and wild-type mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). Wild-type MEFs were...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and Biophysics (Honors Scholar) Presented August 20, 2015 Commencement June 2016

Optimism, personal agency and the historical mirror in Plutarch's Parallel Lives

Creator:: Hittner, Victoria Marie
Abstract:: Conceivably one of the most recognizable names in written history, Plutarch has long been lauded as an invaluable historical resource. A Greek living under Roman rule in the first and second centuries, Plutarch exhibited an insatiable curiosity, one which led him to dabble in philosophy, education, the priesthood, and perhaps...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2016 Commencement June 2016

DiskGrapher : A Different Approach to Hard Drive Visualization for Mac OS X

Creator:: Batch, John
Abstract:: DiskGrapher is a graphical visualization tool designed to help users better manage the space on their hard drives. The main goal of DiskGrapher is to provide a different visualization technique to display information, with the goal of providing a more intuitive understanding of the directory structure of the disk than...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Computer Science presented on May 20, 2008. Title: DiskGrapher: A Different Approach to Hard Drive

Incorporation of Uncommon Choices in Senior Vocal Recitals

Creator:: Fridley, Daniel Seth
Abstract:: As I prepared my senior vocal recital, I grew frustrated that there was no guidance to assist me or my teacher in incorporating elements outside of the standard recital framework: uncommon choices. Because I gained a great deal of practical experience from my own recital preparation, I decided to craft...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Music (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015

Embedding Adaptive Engineering Mechanisms into a Coupled Tendon Transfer Surgery for High Median-Ulnar Nerve Palsy: A Simulation Study with OpenSim

Creator:: Montgomery, Jade
Abstract:: The improvement of coupled tendon transfer surgeries through the insertion of an adaptive engineering mechanism was explored using biomechanical simulations performed in OpenSim. Tendon transfer surgeries are commonly performed on the upper extremity to restore hand function. A conventional 4-tailed tendon transfer procedure model and a modified 4-tailed procedure model...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioengineering presented on May 20, 2013. Title: Embedding

Native wildlife species (Pseudacris regilla) utilizing invasive-dominated habitat in a highly disturbed ecosystem

Creator:: Epperly, Haley K.
Abstract:: The Pacific Treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) is commonly encountered throughout the Pacific Northwest and can be an indicator for ecosystem health. At each life stage P. regilla utilizes a different habitat and therefore it is important to understand habitat use at all life stages to properly manage the ecosystem, however, few...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Research and Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 14th, 2015 Commencement June 2015 AN

The Call to a Free, Glorious Iraq: Iraqi Shia Political Theology, 1958-1979

Creator:: Shaker, Mohamed Amer
Abstract:: This paper is an analysis of the political theology articulated by Shia clerics and the political parties they were affiliated with between 1958-1979 with specific attention paid to Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr and the Islamic Da’wa Party. It begins by tracing the development of Shia clerical political activism under the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Studies (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015 2

Dead or less himself : A novel

Creator:: Curtis, Devin
Abstract:: Dead or Less Himself is a novel concerning creative impotence and the ways in which people become repressed and stagnate through expectation, isolation, and over-analyzing. The novel takes place across high school to chart the ways the characters change or refuse to change as they “grow up.” The novel is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in English (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2016

Raising Cain : A Novel

Creator:: Sheen, Sarah
Abstract:: A Confederate soldier turned cowboy, fresh off the front lines of the Civil War, Cain Bradshaw is a hard man who keeps to himself, content to work the cattle train and bury himself in the oblivion offered by the wilds of the scarcely tamed West. But when dumb chance and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2015 Commencement June 2015 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sarah Sheen

Gene expression of four carbonic anhydrase paralogs across the symbiotic states of the model temperate sea anemone, Anthopleura elegantissima (Brandt 1835)

Creator:: Meier, Emily K.
Abstract:: Anthropogenic CO₂ emissions are shifting the global climate equilibrium, causing widespread losses in biodiversity. Anthozoan cnidarians are some of the species most vulnerable to environmental change. Environmental stress causes corals and sea anemones to expel their endosymbiotic algae, which constitute a primary source of nutrition for some Anthozoa. Carbonic anhydrase...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in Integrative Biology Honors Scholar Presented May 20, 2020 Commencement June

A Comparative Study of Chinese and American Musical Traditions

Creator:: Fine, Sarah
Abstract:: Music is a global tradition. Different cultures around the word have different musical traditions and histories, but all people create music for the same reason: the love of music and expressing oneself. In the spring of 2011, the Oregon State University Music Department entered into a cultural exchange program with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Feasibility study for the use of a fuel cell to process landfill gas at Coffin Butte Landfill : hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detection and removal

Creator:: Tuinstra, Hannah May
Abstract:: Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative (PNGC) operates the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility at Coffin Butte Landfill in Corvallis, OR. At this facility, three internal combustion engines use the landfill gas (predominantly methane and carbon dioxide) as fuel to turn generators that produce enough electricity to power 1,800 average sized homes....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: thesis research was H2S detection in, and removal from, the landfill gas. A gas chromatography method

Effect of Perinatal Low Protein Diet on the Expression of Renal Organic Cation Transporter 2 and Novel Organic Cation Transporter 2 in Adult Rats

Creator:: Nguyen, Paulina M.
Abstract:: Studies have established that there is a greater risk for onset of adult metabolic syndrome disease such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity in subjects born with low birth weight (LBW). Undernourished fetuses make adaptions that result in structurally, morphologically, and functionally altered organs. In terms of drug pharmacokinetics,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Overcoming Barriers to Effective Ecological Education : A Malagasy Case Study

Creator:: Preston, Kimberley
Abstract:: Honko Mangrove Conservation and Education is a Western non-governmental organization based in Madagascar that serves as a source of public science education and caters to diverse audiences. My thesis examines barriers of culture, language and epistemology that may constrain Honko’s ability to conduct effective public education, if they decide to...
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Chemical screening of the secondary metabolites of Streptomyces cellulosae

Creator:: Fifield, Rory E.J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to isolate gabosines and other compounds through chemical screening of secondary metabolites of Streptomyces cellulosae subsp. griseorubiginoses strain S1096. Two different media were used to cultivate S. cellulosae. The first contained soybean and mannitol. The other contained oatmeal and trace element solution. After cultivation...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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Shifts in Microbial Communities Based Upon Transect Habitat

Creator:: Greydanus, Logan
Abstract:: Coral reef health has been in severe decline around the globe in the past several decades, in many cases due to direct human impact. Human action, such as overfishing, habitat destruction and nutrient loading, has caused coral coverage to drop to record lows, threatening the future of these critically important...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
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The effect of transverse shifts on the LIGO interferometer (simulation study)

Creator:: Fettig, Doug J.
Abstract:: The LIGO interferometers have reached their designed sensitivity level which is greater than any other interferometer ever built. At this point, it is important to have a proper understanding of small perturbations that might still exist (until now these issues did not come to the forefront because other more critical...
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The Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of the 2014 Side-Pods for the Global Formula Racing Vehicle

Creator:: Volk, Austin R.
Abstract:: For many years, engine overhearing has been the major cause for vehicle breakdowns and engine malfunctions for most teams in Endurance events at Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Series competitions. Additionally, with a growing importance of aerodynamics to the overall success of the Global Formula Racing at these events,...
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Homeland Security Aspects of Oregon State’s Wave Energy Project

Creator:: Palmer, Thomas W.
Abstract:: Wave energy has a promising future, especially for the Pacific Northwest, and Oregon, pioneering the way to meet Oregon’s goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. The project represents a significant ability to harness the untapped potential energy of ocean waves, and maintains the potential to replace standard power sources...
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Effective Signage to Manage Recreation at OSU’s Research Forests

Creator:: Walters, Corinne A.
Abstract:: This thesis focuses on creating effective signage for the Oregon State University College of Forestry Research Forests (OSU Research Forests). The OSU Research Forests are a unique setting because they offer space for research, class field trips, active timber harvest, and public recreation. The public interface requires the management at...
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Full Text:: Effective Signage to Manage Recreation at OSU’s Research

Cost-cognizant test case prioritization for regression testing : an empirical study

Creator:: Ruthruff, Joseph Ronald
Abstract:: Regression testing is a common and necessary task carried out by software practitioners to validate the quality of evolving software systems. Unfortunately, regression testing is often an expensive, time-consuming process, particularly when applied to large software systems. Consequently, practitioners may wish to prioritize the test cases in their regression test...
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Impacts of Environmentally Responsible Engineering (ERE) Concepts in a New First Year Engineering Program

Creator:: Smith, Madelyn
Abstract:: This full research paper explores two factors of increasing importance for first-year university engineering curricula: sustainability and diversity. Over the past fifteen years, many universities in the United States have adjusted their engineering programs in response to these two values expressed by industry, professional organizations, and the Accreditation Board for...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Sustainability (Honors Associate) Presented April 20, 2022 Commencement June 2023 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS

The Influence of Scent and Owner Presence on Cat Attachment Behavior

Creator:: Behnke, Alexandra C.
Abstract:: Domesticated cats frequently use their sense of smell to navigate their environment, convey social cues, and communicate with other individuals. In applied contexts, cat owners are often encouraged to leave items holding their scent with their cat in periods of absence with the aim of reducing stress. The purpose of...
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Full Text:: (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2019 Commencement June 2019

Prediction of lambing number in mid and late-gestation ewes by fecal hormone analyses

Creator:: Davis, Sara Kristin
Abstract:: Previous research suggests a link between litter size in ewes and differential excretion of fecal hormones. An accurate test for fetal number would be useful to sheep producers and a fecal hormone response could be utilized in such a test. Fifteen previously categorized fecal hormones were analyzed within fecal samples...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

A Patient-Centered Approach: Applicability of Harm Reduction Principles in Various Healthcare Settings

Creator:: Bodner, Katherine R.
Abstract:: The public health framework of harm reduction was evaluated in one care setting to determine its potential for use in other fields of healthcare. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 clients of the HIV Alliance’s needle exchange program. Analysis of client responses revealed three themes: 1) harm reduction methods work...
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Exploration of caregiver disability orientation and attitudes towards self-directed mobility on modified ride-on car usage of children with disabilities

Creator:: Schaffer, Sarah E.
Abstract:: Modified ride-on cars (ROCs) offer children with disabilities access to independent mobility. Aims: 1) To examine the association between caregiver attitudes towards self-directed mobility, caregiver alignment with the medical and social models of disability, and total modified ROC driving time; 2) To compare caregiver attitudes towards self-directed mobility, caregiver alignment...
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First, Let Me Finish: How Gender Influences Interruptions at the Courts of Appeals

Creator:: Nelson, Claire I.
Abstract:: Interruptions and asking questions play a vital role in social communication and can exhibit status and power differences in regular conversation. Studies in gender communication describe the way men and women utilize their own linguistic register through the development of social subcultures. The different ways men and women report and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in Political Science (Honors Associate) Presented May 20, 2022 Commencement June 2022

Immigration Policy as a Driver of Health Disparities in Muslim Refugees

Creator:: Molvi, Ammara
Abstract:: Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, there have been significant impacts on the U.S. immigration system and, in turn, on the health of migrants. There is little research examining the relationship between immigration policy and health, especially regarding Muslim refugees, although they are a large and vulnerable population. The...
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Exploring maize pollen with microscopy: confocal, fluorescence and time-lapse imaging

Creator:: Hartman, Rogue D. J.
Abstract:: Pollen, the male product of the flower, is a crucial component in plant reproduction, as it transmits the sperm cells to the female structures, enabling fertilization and subsequent seed production. A major transition of the pollen life cycle, triggered upon pollination of female floral tissue, is from a dormant pollen...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2020 Commencement

Work-Related Eye Injuries Reported to U.S. Trauma Registries

Creator:: Gibbon, Gabrielle O.
Abstract:: Approximately 2,000 workers in the United States sustain work-related eye injuries that require medical treatment every day. While the majority of eye injuries are not fatal, they can cause temporary or permanent vision loss and result in a decrease in the quality of life of the individuals affected. Unlike blindness...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2021 Commencement June 2021

Influences of an Anti-inflammatory Drug, Ibuprofen, on Spatial Memory and NMDA Receptor Subunit Expression During Aging

Creator:: Márquez Loza, Alejandra
Abstract:: One of the first cognitive dysfunctions to arise with aging is memory loss, affecting an estimated 85% of elderly in the U.S. over the age of 80 with Age Associated Memory Impairment. A common feature in humans and animals experiencing memory loss with aging is the decline in N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Evaluating Barriers to Accessing Parenting Education Services

Creator:: Barr, Kiana A.
Abstract:: The relationship between a parent and child in the first years of life have a significant effect on the development of children. Parenting education can be a valuable resource for learning evidence-based parenting strategies, but access to parenting education is limited in many states. Oregon has a unique statewide system...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Public Health (Honors Scholar) Presented November 20, 2019 Commencement June

Mapping Spine Surgical Outcomes and Risk Factors

Creator:: Hernandez, Phillip A.
Abstract:: The majority of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is the leading cause of disability globally, ahead of 290 other conditions1. Over one million people in the United States receive spine surgery annually2. This thesis looked at five standard surgical procedures performed on...
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Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2022 Commencement June 11, 2022 2

Hepatic Gene Expression Patterns in C57BL/6J Mice Fed High-Fat Diets Supplemented with Watermelon Flesh, Arginine, Citrulline, Lycopene, or S-methylmethionine

Creator:: Chen, Mikayla Y.
Abstract:: About one third of Americans have metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by five risk factors related to blood pressure and triglyceride levels and could lead to diabetes and heart disease if left untreated. Watermelon has been shown to exhibit cardioprotective effects due to its high phytochemical content and may act...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2022 Commencement June 2022 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS

Creation of an Initial Course and Curriculum Overview for a Positive Youth Development Certificate

Creator:: Pugh, Kiley M.
Abstract:: Positive Youth Development (PYD) is both a set of outcomes and a program model that serves to support youth in building healthy relationships with adults and developing the strengths necessary for healthy adulthood. It centers around the 5 C’s of compassion, character, competence, confidence, and connection, which lead to a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2020 Commencement June 2020 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS

Aiding Plants and Humans by Targeting Virulence Strategies: Investigation of key protein residues involved in toxoflavin production

Creator:: Justen, Savannah F.
Abstract:: Toxoflavin, a toxic secondary metabolite produced by a variety of bacteria, has been implicated as a causative agent in food poisoning and a virulence factor in phytopathogenic bacteria. This toxin is produced by the tox operon in Burkholderia glumae, in which the encoded protein, ToxD, was previously characterized as essential...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Chemistry (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2021

Measuring Past Networks of Cultural Transmission: The Haskett Projectile Point

Creator:: Stone, Samantha R.
Abstract:: Advances in technology such as 3D digital scanning and spatial analysis software have provided archaeologists with novel data. Specifically, these methods increase the researcher's ability to measure artifact morphology and past networks of cultural transmission, to potentially track the movement of past peoples and ideas through space and time. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Anthropology (Honors Associate) Presented August 20, 2021 Commencement June 2022 AN ABSTRACT OF THE

The Relevance of Sexual Health Websites for African American Youth

Creator:: Barnard, Ke'ala J.
Abstract:: School-based comprehensive sex education (CSE) can reduce adolescent sexual health problems. However, only 49-55% of adolescents receive CSE that meets national standards. African American youth (AAY), particularly males, are less likely to receive CSE. AAY evidence a high prevalence of STIs/teen pregnancy. Internet-based CSE offers a supplemental option. We examined...
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Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2022 Commencement June 2022 RELEVANCE OF SEXUAL HEALTH WEBSITES 2

Selection of an Orthogonal tRNA Synthetase for Trifluoromethyl-phenylalanine in Methanomethylophilus Alvus System

Creator:: Eyberg, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Genetic code expansion is a technology that allows for site-specific incorporation of noncanonical amino acids into recombinant proteins at amber stop codons using engineered translational machinery. The technology allows for expanded study into proteins, derived from the integration of novel chemical functions found in noncanonical amino acids, such as fluorescence,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Biochemistry and Biophysics (Honors Associate) Presented May 20, 2022

Exploring Asian and Asian American Specific Body Mass Index Cut-Points

Creator:: Lee, Lauren J.
Abstract:: Background: Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a quick and inexpensive tool to measure populations at risk for a number of metabolic and chronic conditions. In part due to its simplicity, BMI has been criticized for its inaccurate prediction concerning health outcomes. Due to the diversity in the United...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2022 Commencement June 2022 2

Synthesis and Solution Behavior of Tetravalent Metal Clusters with Ammonium Counterions

Creator:: Brown, Jessica C.
Abstract:: Global interest in reducing carbon emissions by use of alternative energy sources makes nuclear energy production and the impacts of the nuclear energy cycle relevant. Studying the aqueous speciation of tetravalent metals commonly used for nuclear energy (uranium, thorium, plutonium) can inform us of general metal properties and their behavior...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Chemistry (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2021 Commencement June 2021

Heart Disease Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceived Risk in Oregon State University Students

Creator:: Hirsch, Lindsay N.
Abstract:: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. but is often thought of as a man’s disease. Women with CVD, however, suffer poorer health outcomes due to previous education of stereotypically “male” signs and symptoms of heart attacks, despite the fact...
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Full Text:: ) Presented May 20, 2019 Commencement June 2019 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Lindsay N

Gene Structure and Expression of the Rice S-Domain Kinase (SD-RLK) Gene Subfamily

Creator:: Dikeman, Daemon
Abstract:: The S-domain subfamily of receptor-like kinases (SD-RLKs) in plants is poorly characterized and the majority of genes have unknown functions. The goal of this study was to study the expansion of rice (Oryza sativa) SD-RLK subfamily, and characterize gene and protein structure and expression of its members using publicly available...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Molecular Biology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 20, 2020 Commencement June 2020

Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) in Gray Whale Scat as an Alternative Method of Toxicant Quantification in Cetaceans

Creator:: Kutnerian, Amy M.
Abstract:: A method was developed to quantify organochlorine pesticides in whale scat. This method would ideally replace analysis of pesticides in blood and tissue samples, which are difficult to acquire. Scat samples were collected from one stranded gray whale and three live whales. The samples were extracted with pressurized liquid extraction,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Chemistry (Honors Scholar) Presented April 20, 2018

Power Generation via a Thermoelectric Generator Driven by a Reversible Exothermic Reaction

Creator:: Bhatt, Renuka J.
Abstract:: Solar thermal energy can be stored and later converted to electrical energy using a combination of thermochemical energy storage (TCES) and a thermoelectric generator (TEG). This TEG and TCES combination illustrates a potential route for clean electricity storage from renewable energy. TCES allows for thermal energy from the sun to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: (Honors Associate) Presented May 20, 2021 Commencement June 2021 AN

Use of Artemisinin to Treat Mycoplasma haemolama Infection in Llamas

Creator:: Puccetti, Jessica N.
Abstract:: Mycoplasma haemolamae is associated with mild to marked anemia in stressed, immune-suppressed, and debilitated animals, and may be found in low numbers in healthy animals. The continued presence of the organism, detectable by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assay, may be associated with an underlying problem, such as stress or immune-suppression...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the degree Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioresource Research with an option in Animal

Effects of selenium supplementation during different trimesters of pregnancy on non-specific humoral immunity of pregnant beef cows and persistence of antibodies in their newborn calves

Creator:: Thompson-Hernandez, Ian
Abstract:: Immunosuppression during the periparturient period leads to increased susceptibility to infectious diseases in beef cows. Newborn calves rely on passive transfer of antibodies from their mothers at birth for protection against diseases in the first two months of age. It is unknown if supranutritional Se supplementation of cows during pregnancy...
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Full Text:: the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioresource Research

Characterization of a Transgenic Mouse for Human Cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1)

Creator:: You, Hyekyoung Hannah
Abstract:: Cytochrome P450 1B1 (Cyp1B1) is a xenobiotic metabolizing enzyme, responsible for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) oxidative metabolism. CYP1B1 metabolically activates several species of environmentally relevant procarcinogenic PAHs to reactive carcinogens. PAHs are aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonists, leading to CYP1B1 upregulation. Though CYP1B1 is highly conserved across species, wild type...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in BioResource Research, Toxicology and Biotechnology (Honors Scholar) Presented

Two Advances in Practical Alternative Energy: Thermotolerant Hydrogenase Concentration and Methane Hydrate Grain Size Proxies.

Creator:: Sullivan, Nichole D.
Abstract:: Methane hydrates and biohydrogen are two disparate subjects that are of interest in the growing field of alternative energy research. However, before commercial use becomes a viable option, each has challenges that need to be overcome. Methane hydrates require large investments of time and capital to locate. In this thesis,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Research presented on March 17, 2009. Title: Two advances in practical alternative energy: thermotolerant

The Development and Application of a Systems Biology Approach to Mapping Monocyte Gene Regulatory Networks.

Creator:: Choudhury, Mudra
Abstract:: While monocytes are vital for host defense against pathogens, in cases of non-resolving inflammation, monocytes and their differentiated progeny can secrete tissue-damaging factors, present auto-antigens, and promote the inflammatory response. In this study, a systems biology approach was used to map human monocyte gene regulatory regions by integrating expression quantitative...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors Scholar) Presented May 18th, 2016

The Development and Application of a Systems Biology Approach to Mapping Monocyte Gene Regulatory Networks

Creator:: Choudhury, Mudra
Abstract:: While monocytes are vital for host defense against pathogens, in cases of non-resolving inflammation, monocytes and their differentiated progeny can secrete tissue-damaging factors, present auto-antigens, and promote the inflammatory response. In this study, a systems biology approach was used to map human monocyte gene regulatory regions by integrating expression quantitative...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors Scholar) Presented May 18th, 2016

Native bees, honeybees and pollination in Oregon cranberries

Creator:: McKenney, Melissa A.
Abstract:: Farmers rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable crop pollination services. The recent decline in honeybee health has underscored he danger of relying on a single species to provide vital services. Increasing pollinator biodiversity with native bees may provide biological insurance against...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in BioResource Research project of Melissa A. McKenney presented on May 21. 20 I 0 APPROVED

Metagenomics Analysis Reveal Host-Microbe Interactions in Cervical Cancer

Creator:: Lam, Khiem C.
Abstract:: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Recently it has been shown that microbiota play a role in some types of cancer. Therefore, to understand whether microbes contribute in any way to the development and progress of cervical cancer, we investigated the cervical microbiome via analysis...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: bacteria and tumor Khiem Lam BioResource Research Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Andrey Morgun

Controlled Orientation of Engineered Carbonic Anhydrase on a Surface : A Model for Protein Immobilization for Biosensors and Biomaterials

Creator:: Brown, Wesley
Abstract:: Current protein immobilization techniques lack defined control over protein orientation. Protein orientation is important for making biosensors and biomaterials that are sensitive and efficient and can be crucial for designing some devices such as immunosensors or direct electron transferring biocells. A new method of protein immobilization is proposed that takes...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Bioresource Research (Honors Scholar) Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in International Studies (Honors

Effects of Xanthohumol on Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Rats

Creator:: Moreno Luna, Arlyn Y.
Abstract:: Flavonoids are a large family of compounds synthesized by plants that have a common chemical structure. It is believed that the health effects of fruits and vegetables are primarily due to dietary flavonoids content. Current research indicates that dietary flavonoids show promise for mitigating and/or preventing chronic conditions associated with...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Bioresource Research Interdisciplinary Program presented on August 27, 2013. Title: Effects

Repression of DNA Mismatch Repair (MMR) in Arabidopsis thaliana through Dominant-Negative MMR Proteins

Creator:: Mohamed, Aly
Abstract:: The highly conserved multi-protein mismatch repair (MMR) system is known for its ability to correct post replication errors in genomic DNA. A hallmark of MMR deficiency in all organisms is microsatellite instability. The initiating proteins in the eukaryotic MMR system are hetrodimers formed with an integral MSH2 subunit and one...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Bioresource Research, Biotechnology presented December 1, 2006. Title: Repression of DNA Mismatch Repair

DNA Mismatch Repair-Dependent Suppression of Genotoxicity of Benzo[a]pyrene Diol Epoxide

Creator:: Kernan, Casey P.
Abstract:: DNA mismatch repair (MMR) plays an important role in preserving genomic stability and reducing cancer risk. Environmental exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are believed to contribute significantly to carcinogenesis. PAHs are found in food, air, water and soil and upon bioactivation can form diol epoxides which are electrophilic in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioresource Research presented on May 25th, 2012

The Inhibition of a-Amylase and a-Glucosidase by Bioflavonoids

Creator:: Griffith, Anneke M.
Abstract:: Various flavonoid-rich plant extracts have shown efficacy in the treatment of diabetes. Although it is often assumed that dietary flavonoids exert biological antioxidant effects, it is possible that the observed effects work in carbohydrate metabolism. In this study we evaluated the effect of catechins and catechin containing extracts on α-amylase...
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Full Text:: ) Griffith for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioresource Research presented on March 5

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Selective Adenosine Kinase Nucleoside Polymers for Inhalation Therapy

Creator:: Snow, Erika
Abstract:: Respiratory illnesses caused by both viral and bacterial infection are serious issues for global healthcare providers. With the emergence of new, drug-resistant forms of these diseases, innovative drugs and treatment therapies are needed. M tuberculosis is an infection that affects a large portion of the world’s population each year. Aerosol...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: BioResource Research presented on November 28 th , 2011. Title: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Selective

De novo Discovery of Novel Long Noncoding RNAs in the North American Beaver

Creator:: Kashyap, Amita
Abstract:: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA molecules that are at least 200 nucleotides long and do not encode proteins. lncRNAs have roles in gene regulation, chromatin epigenetics, and molecular scaffolding. In light of mounting evidence implicating species-specific noncoding RNAs and gene regulatory mechanisms in species adaptations, it is reasonable to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Research, College of Agricultural Sciences 2Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing 3Department of

Effects of Xanthohumol on Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Rats

Creator:: Moreno Luna, Arlyn Y.
Abstract:: 2014 Library Undergraduate Research Award winner
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of Metabolic Syndrome I n Obese Rats Library Undergraduate Research Award May 9,2014

Addressing ALS: Corroborating the Methodology of Studying the P2X7R Complex

Creator:: Veytsman, Edward Y.
Abstract:: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the motor cortex and spinal cord. Recent evidence suggests that the purine receptor P2X7 (P2X7R) plays a central role in the pathology of ALS. Previous research indicates that P2X7R activation by oxidatively modified heat shock protein 90...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors Associate) Presented

Reduced toxicity of benzethonium chloride to Escherichia coli through adsorption onto titanium dioxide nanoparticles

Creator:: Waldron, Kerri Raven
Abstract:: Antimicrobial agents are being increasingly used in consumer soaps and detergents, despite a lack of data demonstrating their efficacy in such products. This study investigated the nature of the interaction between different crystalline structures of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and BTC, and explore which structure, if any, could be best used...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: in BioResource Research - Toxicology (Honors Scholar) Presented May 25, 2018 Commencement June

Exploring Pactamycin Biosynthesis

Creator:: Roland, Jessica
Abstract:: Pactamycin, produced by the soil bacterium Streptomyces pactum, is a cytotoxic antibiotic that belongs to the aminocyclitol family of natural products. This antibiotic has shown various forms of biological activity, including antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, and antitumor activities. Despite its outstanding biological activity, the mode of formation of its pharmacophore (the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Honors Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors Scholar) Presented March 9

Opportunities and Limitations in Achieving Real-Time Observation of Soil Nitrate

Creator:: Auld, Ryan A.
Abstract:: There are many possible benefits that can arise from the ability to take real-time measurements of soil water nitrate concentrations in a field, from ecological to agricultural to industrial reasons. In order to achieve this, we adapted a NitraLED sensor with a ceramic porous cup in order to allow diffusion...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors

Preliminary Evidence that the Microbial Community may Produce Aliphatic Constituents and Induce Soil Water Repellency as a Response to Desiccation

Creator:: Chilcote, Emma T.
Abstract:: Soil water repellency is one cause of rill soil erosion and overland flow that results in the loss of fertile topsoil. Previous research suggests that since microbial growth depends on temperature/moisture and follows diurnal and seasonal cycles, a biological mechanism would be able to explain the observed seasonality and climate...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in BioResource Research (Honors Scholar) Presented June 27, 2018

Effects of Contemporary Forest Practices on Stream Nutrients, Temperature, and Periphyton in Small Headwater Streams

Creator:: Pimont, Cedric
Abstract:: Forest harvest practices can impact nutrient concentrations and stream temperatures, altering aquatic ecosystems. To better inform future sustainable forest resource management practices, quantifying the impact of current practices on water quality, particularly in headwater streams is important. In this study, I quantified monthly nitrate-nitrite (N) and orthophosphate (P) concentrations, 7-day...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Bioresource Research (Honors Scholar) Presented August 26, 2022 Commencement June

Insights into the Host Range, Population Decline, and Pathogenicity to Potato of Globodera ellingtonae

Creator:: Baker, Hannah V.
Abstract:: This thesis project has the following specific objectives: (i) Determine pathogenicity of Globodera ellingtonae to potato utilizing two trials conducted over a 16 week period, (ii) Elucidate the host range of G. ellingtonae using a variety of different Solanum weed species and crop species, and (iii) Characterize population decline of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in Bioresource Research (Honors Associate) Presented May 9, 2018

Chromosome visualization in a temperate anemone, Anthopleura elegantissima

Creator:: Shaffer, Lucy J.
Abstract:: Anthopleura elegantissima (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) is an emerging model organism for studying the endosymbiotic relationship between dinoflagellate (genus Symbiodinium) and the cnidarian host. To be developed as a model organism, more genetic resources, like integrated genome and linkage map, are needed. An important validation for developing genomic resources is chromosome number....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Research (Honors Scholar) Presented May 25, 2018 Commencement June 2018 AN

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