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Comparison of Aqueous Cu⁺², Pb⁺², and Zn⁺² Adsorption with Pyrolyzed Hazelnut Shells and a Commercially Produced High-Carbon Fly Ash

Creator:: Steigerwald, Jessica Marie
Abstract:: Contamination of stormwater with Cu⁺², Pb⁺², and Zn⁺² has become an important issue with recognition of the neurotoxic effects of these metal ions on aquatic life. Low levels of aqueous Cu⁺² disrupt olfactory functioning in endangered Pacific Northwest salmon, decreasing their ability to avoid predation. One common solution is stormwater...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: _____________________________________________________________________ Sarah J. Burch, Committee Member, representing Water Resources Engineering

Killing the Father and the Father Lives On: The Literary Influence of Richard Wright on James Baldwin

Creator:: Stoneberg, Michael R.
Abstract:: This thesis discusses the African American authors Richard Wright and James Baldwin, and their views regarding how literature should be written. These views are examined as laid out in a selection of each author‟s essays, as well as through an analysis of the characters Bigger Thomas and Rufus Scott in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : Killing the Father and the Father Lives On: The Literary Influence of Richard Wright on James Baldwin

Metabolomic Analysis of Oregon Coast Sediment Pore Waters using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Creator:: Merlo, James B.
Abstract:: One of the principal drivers of climate change is the concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 in the atmosphere. A large portion of this CO2 ends up in the waters off the continental coasts where it transforms into biomass. The major sink for this matter is the ocean sediments...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Spectrometry by James Merlo A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Un Paseo encantado

Creator:: Joyner, Taylor B.
Abstract:: Un Paseo Encantado, an enchanted walk, is a collection of my observations and experiences in a study abroad program in Oviedo, Spain. My commentary on Spanish culture is based on reading I did prior my departure, in combination with my observations while in Spain. In six chapters, I explore the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Taylor B Joyner for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Animal Sciences presented on May 31

The Advantages of Creating a Board of Directors in a Family Business

Creator:: Vásquez Solórzano, Juan Gabriel
Abstract:: This paper seeks to provide a practical answer to the following question: why create a board of directors in a family business? To achieve this, it summarizes the existing research published in the field of family business governance that directly addresses the beneficial role of the board of directors in...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ (James Sterns) This

The effects of marine biodiversity loss on coastal economics

Creator:: McAbery, Emma
Abstract:: The oceans are one of humanity’s greatest resources, providing food, raw materials, livelihoods, and protection. More than 3 billion people around the world rely on marine life as a source of protein as well as their livelihood. Seafood is one of the highest traded commodities globally and many major cities...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: James Fox The oceans are one of humanity’s greatest resources, providing food, raw materials

Old Crops in a New World: Bringing Andean Tuber Crops to the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Reers, Michelle
Abstract:: Though currently relatively unknown outside Latin America, Andean root and tuber crops are rapidly gaining interest elsewhere. Tubers are a major food and important sources of nutrition in South America and have potential in countries outside their center of origin. We conducted a two-part study on oca (Oxalis tuberosa), mashua...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ James Myers Though

Stress and Learning in Larval Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Creator:: Moussaoui, Bushra
Abstract:: In this study, we characterize the behavioral response of larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) to the noxious chemical allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), an agonist of the nociceptive TRPA1 ion channel, and utilize AITC as an aversive stimulus in an associative learning paradigm. We find that larvae exposed to AITC in both a...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ James Strother In this study, we

Early competitive environments differentially influence stress axis responses in sympatric, ecologically similar songbirds

Creator:: Hardt, Braelei M.
Abstract:: 1. Early competitive environments can shape the development of offspring across taxa. For example, competition for food can have downstream effects on offspring phenotypes and fitness; however, little is known about how early competition influences the development of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and its potential tradeoff with growth. Because baseline and...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved:_____________________________________________________ James Rivers 1. Early competitive

Impact of pre-fermentation maceration techniques on yeast populations and color of Pinot noir wine

Creator:: Zook, Molly L.
Abstract:: The quality of red wine is primarily determined by the flavor, aroma, and color. A common wine making technique used to improve these characteristics is the pre-‐fermentation maceration. In this study two pre-fermentation maceration techniques were used, one was a traditional cold soak and the second involved addition of dry...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________ James P. Osborne The quality of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Comparison of Aqueous Cu⁺², Pb⁺², and Zn⁺² Adsorption with Pyrolyzed Hazelnut Shells and a Commercially Produced High-Carbon Fly Ash

Killing the Father and the Father Lives On: The Literary Influence of Richard Wright on James Baldwin

Metabolomic Analysis of Oregon Coast Sediment Pore Waters using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Un Paseo encantado

The Advantages of Creating a Board of Directors in a Family Business

The effects of marine biodiversity loss on coastal economics

Old Crops in a New World: Bringing Andean Tuber Crops to the Pacific Northwest

Stress and Learning in Larval Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Early competitive environments differentially influence stress axis responses in sympatric, ecologically similar songbirds

Impact of pre-fermentation maceration techniques on yeast populations and color of Pinot noir wine

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