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Sensemaking Throughout the Physics Curriculum: Understanding Expert and Student Ideas About Sensemaking in a Physics Context

Creator:: Lenz, MacKenzie
Abstract:: Physics sensemaking is a growing topic of study within the physics education community. Many lenses have been used to study sensemaking but few have considered how time and instruction can impact student sensemaking practices and ideas. In this dissertation, I present four studies that address four major questions: What sensemaking...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Elizabeth Gire Physics sensemaking is a growing topic of study within the physics

Students' Understanding of Discrete and Continuous Systems in Quantum Mechanics and Computation's Supporting Role

Creator:: Solorio, Christian D.
Abstract:: Quantum mechanics is increasingly being taught with a spins-first approach where instructors use simple spin systems to introduce the principles of quantum mechanics rather than systems with wavefunctions. One of the defining characteristics of a spins-first approach is that systems studied have discrete bases, whereas systems with wavefunctions have continuous...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Elizabeth Gire Quantum mechanics is increasingly being taught with a spins-first

Validity of preschool language intervention programs

Creator:: Wright-Fromherz, Robin Elizabeth
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of using an early childhood language intervention program with children who had been determined to be language delayed at the ages of 3, 4 and 5 and to determine how the early childhood langauge intervention program was associated with changes...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: INTERVENTION PROGRAMS BY ROBIN ELIZABETH WRIGHT-FROMHERZ A THESIS SUBMITTED TO OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY IN

Supporting Learning and Thinking with Multiple Representations in Upper Division Physics Courses

Creator:: Alfson, Jonathan W.
Abstract:: Physicists solve problems and communicate their work using many external representations, such as equations, words, diagrams, graphs, sketches, pictures, and more. To learn physics, then, students must learn to use external representations. In this dissertation, I present three manuscripts. Each manuscript discusses how upper-division Paradigms in Physics students use multiple...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Elizabeth Gire Physicists solve problems and communicate their work using many external rep- resentations

The effect of auditory subliminal deactivating messages on motor and task performance of hyperkinetic children

Creator:: Gaethke-Brandt, Jane E.
Abstract:: The effects of a subliminal auditory stimulus on the motor activity and task performance skills of hyperkinetic children were investigated. Fifteen boys between seven and twelve years of age, who were enrolled in one of three treatment groups for hyperactivity, were recruited for this study. Each child participated, weekly, in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Children Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Elizabeth The effects of a subliminal auditory

Tropical Fruit Aroma: Relevance to Oregon White Wines, the Effect of Winemaking Processes on Fermentation Esters and Volatile Thiol Levels, and the Relationship Between Sensory Perception and Volatile Chemistry

Creator:: Iobbi, Angelica
Abstract:: Aroma is one of the major components that determines the quality of wine and consumer acceptability. Fruitiness is a highly desirable aroma quality in white wines and has been well accepted by consumers across the globe. Tropical fruit aroma has been substantially studied in Sauvignon Blanc wines due to its...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Elizabeth Tomasino Aroma is one of the major components that determines the quality of

Lipid Profile in Pinot Noir Wine: Contributions to Taste and Mouthfeel Perception, Impacts of Winemaking Techniques, and Potential Use As Markers for Identifying Wine Origin

Creator:: Phan, Quynh K.
Abstract:: Wine taste and mouthfeel are essential factors that determine consumer acceptance, consumer preference, and wine quality. The three taste descriptors, sweet, sour, and bitter, are well understood and routinely appearing in wine sensory. In contrast, information related to mouthfeel sensations is still relatively limited. Winemakers have worked hard to craft...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Origin Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Elizabeth

Free Monoterpene Isomer Profiles in White Wine : Effect of Grape Variety, Region and Style and Impact on Odor Perception

Creator:: Song, Mei
Abstract:: Monoterpenes are important volatile compounds to the aroma of many white wines. Many monoterpenes are chiral and found in wine as different isomers. These isomers (also known as enantiomers) are non-superimposable mirror images of each other, maintain the same molecular structure and in many instances possess different sensory characteristics. Much...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Elizabeth Tomasino Monoterpenes are important volatile compounds to the aroma of many

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys Taint in Wine : Impact on Wine Sensory, Effect of Wine-processing and Management Techniques

Creator:: Mohekar, Pallavi
Abstract:: Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys, Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an invasive species that damages numerous agricultural crops including grapes. Related damage include lower berry weight with increased exposure and cracked berries as a result of BMSB feeding activity. The insect is currently detected in 43 US states including Oregon,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys, Hemiptera

Coordinatization Activated: How Students Understand and Apply Coordinate-Independent Integral Equations to Physics Situations

Creator:: Mulder, Gregory S.
Abstract:: Physics problems that require integration, such as finding the center of mass of an object or finding the electric field from a continuous distribution of charge, are one type of problem that is difficult for introductory physics students to solve. These problems require students to define a coordinate system in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Elizabeth E. Gire Physics problems that require integration, such as finding the center of mass of

The effects of community composition, landscape structure, and climate on host-pathogen interactions

Creator:: Moore, Sean M.
Abstract:: Like other species interactions in ecological systems, host-pathogen interactions are influenced by environmental factors, landscape characteristics and the broader community context. My thesis explores the potential influences of food-web interactions (Chapter 2), climate change (Chapter 3), landscape structure and host movement patterns (Chapter 4), and the combined influences of local...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in as my major professor after Elizabeth switched universities. Chris Mundt provided me with a

Training needs of school counseling site supervisors in the Pacific Northwest : An exploration via the construct of self-efficacy

Creator:: DeKruyf, Lorraine
Abstract:: School counseling site supervisors provide a critical contribution to the professional development of master's program school counseling interns; however, their training needs remain unidentified in the literature. To that end, the purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the training needs of site supervisors of master's program school counseling...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson School counseling site supervisors provide a critical

The Graham Model of bibliosupervision : A multiple-baseline analysis

Creator:: Gauntz, Mary
Abstract:: This dissertation presents the Graham Model of Bibliosupervision (GMB). The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the GMB and its influence on the supervisory working alliance. Specifically this study examines the effectiveness of a non-linear approach to counselor supervision that employs children’s literature as part of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Model of Bibliosupervision: A Multiple-Baseline Analysis Abstract approved: Dr. Dale-Elizabeth

A theoretical design of rational autonomy : integrating elementary and early childhood teacher education through a contemporary derivation from Maria Montessori's social cognitive field paradigm

Creator:: Mitchener, Virginia Wedler
Abstract:: The individual through earliest recorded history reveals contradictory views of the human life-span. "Am I a free and unique individual, able to make choices and decide my own destiny?, or, "Am I only a victim of circumstance, a speck of dust in the universe's whirlwind of fate?" Each view is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: A theoretical design of rational autonomy : integrating

Mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy : A literature review and quantitative investigation of mindfulness competencies

Creator:: Stauffer, Mark D.
Abstract:: There is substantial interest in the application of mindfulness in counseling and psychotherapy. The appeal of mindfulness training and mindfulness-based interventions has increased as research continues to demonstrate benefits. Mindfulness practice has not only been effective in clinical applications with clients, but has also been conceptualized as beneficial for counselors...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Counseling presented on December 17, 2007. Title: Mindfulness in Counseling and Psychotherapy: A

A formative evaluation of pre-service suicide prevention training in CACREP accredited school counseling programs

Creator:: House, Terrie J.
Abstract:: Suicide is currently the third leading cause of death for adolescents ages 15- 24. While much attention has been given to this topic, no research has examined what specific information is being taught to pre-service school counselors. The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate the pre-service suicide prevention...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling presented on April 30, 2003. Title: A Formative Evaluation

Effects of canopy gaps in Douglas-fir forests and resource gradients on fecundity and growth of understory herbs

Creator:: St. Pierre, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Ann)
Abstract:: Effects of small-scale disturbances on fecundity and growth rates of Linnaea borealis L., Tiarella trifoliata L. var. unifoliata, and Trillium ovatum Pursh. were studied in old-growth forests in the Tsuga heterophylla Zone on the west slope of the Cascade Mountain Range of Oregon. Performance of each species was compared in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Creator:: Hickcox, Leslie K. (Leslie Kay), 1951-
Abstract:: The central purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, and to determine the effect and application of Kolb's theory and Learning Style Inventory as reflected in the literature between 1971 and 1990. It was found that Kolb based his...
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Full Text:: . A majority (61.7%) of the studies examined found that Koib's theory and LSI were useful in five

Waving Arms to Teach & Learn Quantum Mechanics

Creator:: Hahn, Kelby T.
Abstract:: In this dissertation I explore the Arms representation and activities for teaching quantum mechanics invented at Oregon State University. In the Arms representation students embody quantum states. The Arms activities are presented as an exemplar of the unique physics classroom culture of the upper-division Paradigms in Physics program. In the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: & Learn Quantum Mechanics Abstract approved: Cory Buxton and Elizabeth Gire In this dissertation I

Exploring Student and Expert Understanding of Thermodynamic Potentials, Legendre Transformations, and Independent Variables in Thermodynamics

Creator:: Vignal, Michael
Abstract:: Thermodynamic potentials are energies that can describe a thermodynamic system in terms of different mathematically independent variables. Some of these potentials describe particular thermodynamic systems or processes in particularly convenient ways. In this dissertation, I discuss the different ways that students and experts reason about quantities in thermodynamics within the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Thermodynamics Abstract approved: Elizabeth E. Gire Thermodynamic potentials are energies that can describe a

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