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The effect of dark period duration on synechococcus WH8102 growth rates

Creator:: Ibuye Balola, Marius
Abstract:: Synechococcus is one of the most abundant groups of primary producers in the marine environment. They play a crucial role in the food web by being the main source of alimentary energy to many marine organisms that contribute to human nutriments. The ability of Synechococcus to use light as a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey Synechococcus is one of the most abundant groups of primary producers

Physiological characterization of the mixotrophic dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae

Creator:: Tornberg, Emma C.
Abstract:: Marine primary production can be modeled and estimated using remotely-observable physiological signatures such as chlorophyll and carbon. Current models are based on strict physiological relationships based on photoautotrophic phytoplankton, and discrepancies between modeled and in situ data may stem from unaccounted-for physiological deviations from photoautotrophy. Mixotrophic phytoplankton can obtain energy...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey Marine primary production can be modeled and estimated using remotely

Effort-Based Decision Making and Self-Reported Apathy in Frequent Cannabis Users and Healthy Controls

Creator:: Vele, Kimberly C.
Abstract:: Cannabis use rates have been escalating in recent years within the United States. The effects of cannabis on motivation and effort-based decision making have been of increased interest. Amotivational syndrome is a term used to refer to a lack of motivation, passive personality, non-productive behavior, and lowered educational attainment due...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Kimberly C. Vele A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

The Effects of air mass origin on cumulus clouds in the Caribbean

Creator:: Johnson, Kimberly
Abstract:: Knowledge concerning trade wind cumulus, one of the most dominant cloud types on the planet, has become increasingly important when considering global issues such as climate change due to their potential influence on the Earth’s energy budget. In this project, using data from the Rain in Cumulus over the Ocean...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kimberly M. Johnson for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science

Evaluating the Toxicity of Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Zebrafish

Creator:: Britsch, Kimberly A.
Abstract:: Flame retardants are in many home products including couches, chairs, and electronics. The most commonly used flame retardants contained polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) until 2004, when the majority of these chemicals were phased out. PBDEs were found to be persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to both humans and the environment. Organophosphate...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kimberly A. Britsch for

The Women of the Court: Gender Shaping the U.S. Senate Confirmation Process

Creator:: Clairmont, Kimberly
Abstract:: Since underrepresented nominees began filling U.S. Supreme Court seats, political scientists have examined the possibility of existing biases towards potential judges based upon their identities or innate characteristics. Some scholars have identified that the gender identification and ethnic affiliations of candidates have affected the behaviors displayed by those involved in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Senate Confirmation Process by Kimberly Clairmont A THESIS submitted to

The China Connection : A Glimpse of Collaborative Research Between China and Oregon State University

Creator:: Kenny, Kimberly
Abstract:: China’s global influence in the realm of science and technology (S&T) has increased dramatically in recent times. China and the United States are now each other’s main partner in scientific collaboration. As a major research university, OSU is one of the institutions with a large stake in this international collaboration....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Connection: A Glimpse of Collaborative Research Between China and Oregon State University by Kimberly

Models of the Physician-Patient Relationship: Parent, Technician, and Provider

Creator:: Takata, Kimberly K.
Abstract:: The relationship between physicians and patients is undeniably unique. To understand the qualities of a healing relationship, it is essential to analyze the perceptions that influence physician behavior. Metaphors and relationship models are often used in bioethics to analyze the construction of perceptions. The goal of this study is to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kimberly K. Takata for

The Effects of Toxicity Inhibitors on the Cytotoxicity of Cryoprotective Agents using a High-Throughput Experimental Set-up

Creator:: Ampo, Emi
Abstract:: Even with advanced medical technology, there is still an unmet need for organs to reduce the transplant waiting list and to advance organ-related research. Cryopreservation through vitrification is one possible solution to increase organ availability. A major challenge with cryopreservation of organs is the toxicity of the cryoprotectants (CPAs) that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Microbiology Department

Arsenic methylation by marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus

Creator:: Lee, Mikaela
Abstract:: Our experiments aimed to investigate responses of the marine cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus to toxic arsenic species, such as arsenate, and to understand cellular mechanisms that contribute to arsenic tolerance. We used two strains of Prochlorococcus, a high-light adapted MED4 and low-light adapted MIT9313, both axenic, for cultivation experiments. For...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Microbiology

The production of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) over time with change in substrate type, temperature, and mineral soil inclusion

Creator:: Stanton, Alexandria H.
Abstract:: Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) originates from organic matter. Climate and vegetation have been found to alter DOC production. The goal of this study was to determine where the differences in DOC production originate from. Mineral soil and substrate including maple leaves, needles, old wood, and sticks were collected from the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Townsend, Committee Member, representing Crop and Soil Sciences

Diversity and distribution of bacterial symbionts in Vesicomyid clams along the Cascadia Margin

Creator:: Robinson, Hannah R.
Abstract:: Deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems remain a frontier in marine science. Essential to their role in the ocean ecosystem are endosymbiotic bacteria which support larger megafauna, including the widespread symbiont-bearing Vesicomyid clams. The diversity and characteristics of these symbionts in these clams is only just beginning to be understood with technological advances...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Microbiology

Strain-specific effects of the herbicide RoundUp on diverse natural isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Creator:: Taggard, Savannah K.
Abstract:: The safety of the chemical glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide RoundUpTM, has been questioned on numerous occasions. Previous studies suggest that glyphosate-containing herbicides have deleterious effects on a variety of organisms; other studies suggest that these effects may be minor, transient, or non-existent altogether. Proper maintenance of microbial...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Department of Microbiology

Riddled with Exclusivity: The Homogeneity of the Supreme Court Bar in the Roberts Court

Creator:: Carsh, Austin M.
Abstract:: The Supreme Court Bar-the lawyers who argue before the US Supreme Court-has historically been an elite and exclusive group. This investigation examines the demographic make-up of the Supreme Court Bar in the Roberts Court and compares it to previous iterations of the Supreme Court Bar, as well as the national...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The frequency of Ceratonova shasta genotypes in Manayunkia speciosa host genotypes

Creator:: Messmer, Madison M.
Abstract:: Ceratonova shasta is a myxozoan parasite that affects populations of salmonid species in the Pacific Northwest and is the cause of enteronecrosis. It has a complex life cycle involving two hosts; a definitive annelid host, Manayunkia speciosa (polychaete), and an intermediate salmonid host. Klamath River M. speciosa are genetically variable...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Committee Member, representing Microbiology Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing

Illegal to Exist : The Criminalization of Houselessness in the United States

Creator:: Waite, Mariah E.
Abstract:: In the United States, the state of housing and the lack thereof has been declared a national crisis. In response, cities have taken measures to police behaviors that are associated with what they perceive to be disorder and decay. These behaviors are also commonly associated with houselessness. Laws that criminalize...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

SIMstat: Hardware Design Considerations for Implementing a Low-Cost, Portable Potentiostat

Creator:: Cook, Jacob M.
Abstract:: Electroanalytical techniques allow scientists and engineers to characterize bulk solutions as well as interfaces. Potentiostats are commonly used by researchers in a variety of disciplines to analyze the chemistry which occurs at a working electrode surface. Advancements in microelectronics and the proliferation of open-source designs have allowed researchers to construct...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Lastly, I want to thank my advisors Rebekah Lancelin, Madison Webb, Kimberly Compton, Katie Reinhardt

Analysis of twentieth century apparel production compared to twenty-first century apparel production

Creator:: Baker, Kelly
Abstract:: Apparel fashion is a daily component of society that transcends generations and cultures. The purpose of my research was to analyze the garment structure and construction of two separate but comparable garments in style, function, and content - one from the 1910s and one from 2015. Using the New Brunswick...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Elaine L. Pedersen Apparel fashion is a daily component of society that transcends

Imagining the Future into Reality: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of The Jetsons

Creator:: Myrick, Jane E.
Abstract:: This investigation examines The Jetsons’ vision of the future and tracks to what extent the content of the show is relevant to the modern era, both technologically and socially. Much of the dazzling technology in the show feels familiar, and most of it is either already available or is in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Including Elementary Students in the Functional Behavior Assessment – Behavior Intervention Process

Creator:: Place, Samantha L.
Abstract:: The present study seeks to develop a functional behavior assessment interview (FBAI) that would allow elementary aged students to participate in the assessment process. In particular, the assessment will address if elementary students are able to accurately predict the causes of their problem behaviors and identify when they are likely...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Samantha L. Place for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Psychology presented on June 3 rd

Writing an Educational Children’s Book to Promote the use of American Sign Language and Education about Deaf Culture

Creator:: Griffin, Gillian L.
Abstract:: Writing an educational children's book to promote the use of American Sign Language and education about Deaf culture while also providing parents with a resource to learn ASL while spending quality time with their child.
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of American Sign Language and Education about Deaf Culture. By Gillian L. Griffin

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:: rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable

Spatial and temporal variations in respiration rates and hypoxia on the Oregon shelf

Creator:: Wolf, Megan J.
Abstract:: Inner shelf hypoxia has occurred along the Oregon coast between the latitudes 44ºN and 45ºN since 2002 with increasing duration and intensity, posing a threat to marine life. The objective of this research was to determine whether variation in respiration rate explains spatial and temporal variation in hypoxia. Dissolved oxygen...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: ________________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Page-Albins, representing Zoology

Factors that Modify and Control Bcl11b, a Tumor Suppressor Protein

Creator:: Shen, Connie Guo
Abstract:: The experiments explained in this Honors thesis are focused on finding a cellular model for analyzing Bcl11b, a transcription factor dysregulated in 20% of cases of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL). Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. Because T-ALL is a result of incorrect thymocyte development, research...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and Kimberly Rodriquez for her Jurkat immunoblot and tremendous amounts of support

Honors Link ; Vol. XI (2008)

Creator:: University Honors College
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: . Keegan Fitzgerald soars Ofl bars (photo: Jeff Sipsey,l p Page 5 U H C HonorsLink Walter Kelly

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:: to Luke Kuckelman and Kimberly Kenny for their editing work, and Kimberly especially for keeping me

The effects of X-ray CT scanning on microbial communities in sediment cores

Creator:: Ewton, Erica
Abstract:: Using X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning to characterize the physical characteristics of soil and sediment cores allows scientists to observe and analyze stratigraphy without destroying the integrity of different layers. Microbiologists often work with geologists to characterize the microbial communities in such cores; however, X-rays are known to be destructive...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Microbiology

The Design of SWEsters Mentorship Program for First-Year Engineering Student Success

Creator:: Thompson, Tatiana A.
Abstract:: In order to support first-year women in engineering, a program was designed to help their transition to college and promote connection with other women. The program focused on three main areas based in research: mentor matching with mentee input, regular formal meetings in small mentoring groups, and the formation of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: -9010.91.3.567 Allen, Tammy D., Eby, Lillian T., Poteet, Mark L., Lentz, Elizabeth, Lima, Lizzette (2004

Honors Link ; Vol. XII (2009)

Creator:: University Honors College
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: . 'o6 & Carl R. Christianson 'o6 Sharon A. & Brent Dalrym pie Barbara B. & George J. Darke Kimberly

Honors Link ; Vol. VI (2002)

Creator:: University Honors College
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: spring. Kathy's academic strategy is simple: l go to class all the time and take notes." Kathy's future

The Effects of Social Media on The Human Psyche

Creator:: Hall, Keenan P.
Abstract:: This thesis is a study of the effects of social media and the influence it has over people and their wellbeing. The study within the thesis manipulates the social media habits of Oregon State students, and looks at the changes in their wellbeing. Throughout the background research the evidence supports...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , which looked over many studies, including one from Dr. Kimberly Young. Young was a psychology

Characterization of soil carbon and nitrogen pools following a decade of detritus manipulation in a temperate coniferous forest

Creator:: Wilson, Lea I.
Abstract:: Soil organic matter (SOM) is the result of the balance between decomposition and incorporation of detritus from both above and below ground sources into the soil. It composes only a fraction of the soil by mass but it is one of the most critical components. The Detritus Input and Removal...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: granted unfailing support and friendship in the form of Kimberly Townsend. Though it was I who was

HIV and the Transmasculine Community – Can Statistical Significance Be Harmful?

Creator:: Harger, Stephen A.
Abstract:: Epidemiological research on HIV/AIDS seeks to determine at-risk populations not reached by current care. In the forty years since the AIDS epidemic began, transgender people were only recently deemed “at-risk” by the CDC and more action was taken to study them. Most current research centers on transgender women, with transgender...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Relationship Between Family Composition and Self-Regulation in the Fall of the Kindergarten Year

Creator:: Mikaela, Kerr B.
Abstract:: Children’s self-regulation, or the ability for one to regulate their emotions and behaviors, is very important for children to succeed in school, and life in general. This study looks at the relationship between a child’s self-regulation in the fall of their kindergarten year and different aspects of family and the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Psychologist, 67(4), 309-318. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027493 Brown, S. L. (2010). Marriage and child well

Parent and child participation in a play-based parent education course: Do infant and toddler social and emotional skills improve?

Creator:: Boenisch, Claire
Abstract:: When parents engage in responsive parenting, their children in turn develop well-rounded social and emotional skills that help them create positive relationships, as well as help children learn to express and control their emotions (Nenide & Sontoski, 2014). Parenting education courses can help support responsive parenting skills by educating parents...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Kimberly Halsey, Committee Member, representing Department of Microbiology

Chronicle ; Vol. 4 Issue 2 (Winter 2001)

Creator:: Oregon State University. University Honors College
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Bob Badcleley Kristina Dronger Alissa Silver Graphic Artist: Bryan Ko Photographer: Kimberly

Chronicle ; Vol. 7 Issue 2 (Spring 2002)

Creator:: Oregon State University. University Honors College
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Kimberly Ivancovich for her photographs for the "Nurtur- ing at OSU" article of the Fall 2001 issue

A Comparative Study of Climate Change Policy and Actions between the United States and Sweden

Creator:: Jacobs, Annie R.
Abstract:: The issue of global climate change and possible remedies has been debated between national governments since the 1970s. While some countries have adopted aggressive measures to address the issue, others have lagged in their efforts. The United States, as a key player in global climate change conferences, has focused its...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: /Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=97&ArticleID=1503&l=en. 19 Jonathan Cowie, Climate and Human Change,10

Investigating the Impact of Teaching Inclusive Design Concepts on Ecampus Students’ Mindsets

Creator:: Garcia, Rosalinda
Abstract:: Although computer science (CS) education researchers and practitioners have found ways to improve CS classroom inclusivity, few researchers have considered inclusivity of online CS education. We have begun developing a new approach that we term “embedded inclusive design” to address inclusive CS. The essence of the approach is to integrate...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Sex differences in triple extensor rate of torque development may explain variance in vertical jump performance

Creator:: Wile, Dylan
Abstract:: Background: While males generally outperform females in athletic tasks, the underlying mechanisms for this difference remain unclear. Explosive neuromuscular performance of the triple extensors, often investigated via rate of torque development (RTD), is crucial for athletic tasks such as a vertical jump. Purpose: To assess sex differences in rapid torque...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Effects of In Ovo Feeding of Fatty Acids and Antioxidants on Broiler Chicken Hatchability and Chick Tissue Lipids

Creator:: Schaal, Travis P.
Abstract:: Hatchability of broiler eggs has not increased over the last twenty years. Increasing hatchability with in ovo technology may be possible through feeding metabolic modulators to the developing embryo. Exogenous fatty acids and antioxidants provided during incubation may enhance polyunsaturated fatty acid, lipid, and antioxidant status of the chicken embryo....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Finally, I would like to thank Kimberly Proefrock for her patience, tireless support, and willingness to

An analysis into the U.S. healthcare system's ability to handle demand, and the impact of tax subsidies on patient outcomes

Creator:: Grant, Sarina
Abstract:: Since the 1970s, the United States government has offered federal tax subsidies for employer-sponsored health insurance. The tax exclusions for contributions to Employer Sponsored Insurance (ESI) has become the largest subsidy for private health insurance. These tax subsidies make up 21.4% of our national healthcare expenditures and 1.4% of the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Creation of a Bilingual Children’s Book to Highlight the Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Dental Service Utilization

Creator:: Huynh, Daniel T.
Abstract:: Although Latino students make up more than a quarter of the U.S. public school system, only three percent of children’s literature either features a Latino protagonist or is written by a Latino author (Machado et al.). Latinos are therefore severely underrepresented in children’s books. Additionally, studies have revealed that Latino...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Visual Metaphors on Album Covers: An Analysis into Graphic Design's Effectiveness at Conveying Music Genres

Creator:: Le, Vivian T.
Abstract:: The rise of digital streaming has largely impacted the way the average listener consumes music. Consequentially, while the role of album art has evolved to meet the changes in music technology, it is hard to measure the effect of digital streaming on modern album art. This research seeks to determine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: each genre were appropriate given the correlational values, the results were not significant (l

Orienting the Cube in Minkowski Space and Orienting Myself in Mathematics

Creator:: O'Harrow, Josie
Abstract:: This is a two-part thesis. The first part is a generalization of vector calculus tools to Minkowski Space, a non-Euclidean 3-dimensional geometry that has a distance function that is not positive definite. We orient a cube in Minkowski Space using the generalized Stokes' Theorem to relate a divergence integral to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Mergers and Acquisitions

Creator:: Morgan, Scott M.
Abstract:: This study examines the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on merger and acquisitions (M&A). Using data from Kinder, Lyndeberg, and Domini (KLD) Research Analytics and Thomson’s Securities Data Corporation’s (SDC) Platinum Database, we empirically test if CSR scores effect a firm’s propensity to pursue M&A activity. Specifically, I examine...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: their product portfolios. Given this: Hypothesis 1(k) and 1(l): CSR effects the likelihood to

A Comparative Study between Mental Health of Homeless Populations in the United States and Spain

Creator:: Helman, Talia
Abstract:: Many people around the world suffer from a mental illness, and too few receive the help they need. Mental illness is especially prevalent among the homeless. Homelessness is represented in all ages, ethnicities, and genders, and is especially represented among first world countries such as the United States and Spain....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Oregon Tooth Journey : developing a researched-centered community engagement project to improve childhood dental health and education throughout Oregon

Creator:: Cowles, Emily A.
Abstract:: Childhood tooth decay is a prevalent and concerning public health issue that is often misunderstood or dismissed. In Oregon specifically, over 50% of children have experienced at least one instance of tooth decay and these rates are even higher for marginalized communities such as children living in poverty, children of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: process. Two members from the Oregon Community Foundation, Kimberly Leonard the foundation’s senior

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