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Engineering a Profiling System for a Robotic Oceanographic Surface Sampler

Creator:: Shannon, Robert J.
Abstract:: ROSS (Robotic Oceanographic Surface Sampler) is an autonomous boat, equipped with oceanographic sensors, used for studying the ocean’s surface. One of its advantages over traditional research vessels is its ability to sample near glaciers, an area too dangerous for manned ships. In order to properly ascertain deep ocean heat’s effect...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

A survey of power systems vulnerability and failures on the Pacific Northwest due to natural disasters with a focus on volcanic activity.

Creator:: Tafempa Messa, Winnie
Abstract:: Electricity is at the center of attention as today many essential systems (water, gas, communications, and the internet for example) and infrastructures depend on its continuity for their smooth functioning. On the other hand, electricity power networks have developed and became large, and highly complex technical systems, geographically extended, requiring...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of

The Representation of Discrimination in French Society In the Film La Haine

Creator:: Wilson, Tanna J.
Abstract:: The purpose of my thesis is to recognize the social injustice that existed in France 20 years ago and continues to result in social dysfunction today. I have used the film La Haine (dir. Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995) to examine past events in France’s history and have compared them to more...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: . Wilson A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

High School Teachers’ Approaches toward Canonical Literature in Culturally Diverse Classrooms

Creator:: Ferguson, Carly R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative research study is to address the disconnect in high school classrooms between traditionally taught, canonical texts and the increasingly diverse population of students reading them through the framework of culturally responsive teaching (Ladson-Billings, 1994; Gay, 2010). Open-ended interviews were utilized to document the teaching practices...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors

The Never-Ending Story: An Analysis of Student Activism at Oregon State University

Creator:: Petty, Lyndi-Rae E.
Abstract:: Racism on college campuses continues to create a toxic environment for students of color to learn and thrive in. In order for institutions of higher education work to address the complexities of the issues that students of color face, it is important to understand the context in which those issues...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: race. It should be noted that OSU have since named two buildings on campus in honor of these students

Redefining Nuclear : Exploring Stigma, Climate Change, and the Adoption of Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia

Creator:: Chan, Allen M.
Abstract:: Key Words: Climate change, Nuclear Power, Energy Security, Safety Culture
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Health disparities in non-transition-related transgender care

Creator:: Kurapova, Regina A.
Abstract:: Despite research advancements, the medical field contributes to many health disparities, or situations in which groups that were historically oppressed also experience systematically worse health and greater health risks than more advantaged groups. Although some researchers have paid attention to this population, most studies focus on transition-related care (mostly surgeries...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

The Tradition of Wind Band Music in Hawaii : The Hawaii County Band

Creator:: D'Angelo, Maria Grace
Abstract:: The Hawai’i County Band is based in Hilo, Hawai’i and was founded in 1883 by brothers Joaquin and Jules Carvalho. After the Kingdom of Hawai’i was overthrown in 1893, the band became known as the Hilo Portuguese Band and after the United States made Hawai’i a territory, the band became...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University Honors College in partial fulfillment of the

Implementation of a Test Stand for Scintillator Development

Creator:: Mangan, Tymothy
Abstract:: This project focuses on building a test stand in order to measure novel scintillator materials’ decay times. A proof of concept prototype confirms the manufacturer decay time of EJ-204 and LYSO scintillators with good statistics and confirmation of results after calibrations. With the prototype functional, the test stand is commissioned...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Development By Tymothy Mangan A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in

Developing a questionnaire with the intent of measuring user experience in test trials of low-cost virtual reality.

Creator:: McUne, Andrew R.
Abstract:: This paper details the development and pre-testing of a questionnaire designed for assessing the user experience of a View-Master virtual reality headset, and discusses the theory in the field of user experience used to carry out that effort. A group of eight researchers drafted the questionnaire collectively, with the intent...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Engineering a Profiling System for a Robotic Oceanographic Surface Sampler

A survey of power systems vulnerability and failures on the Pacific Northwest due to natural disasters with a focus on volcanic activity.

The Representation of Discrimination in French Society In the Film La Haine

High School Teachers’ Approaches toward Canonical Literature in Culturally Diverse Classrooms

The Never-Ending Story: An Analysis of Student Activism at Oregon State University

Redefining Nuclear : Exploring Stigma, Climate Change, and the Adoption of Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia

Health disparities in non-transition-related transgender care

The Tradition of Wind Band Music in Hawaii : The Hawaii County Band

Implementation of a Test Stand for Scintillator Development

Developing a questionnaire with the intent of measuring user experience in test trials of low-cost virtual reality.

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