This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Metformin’s Role in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Individuals Diagnosed with Prediabetes: A Systematic Literature Review, Jillian Williamson
Effects of Aromatherapy on Academic Success, Perceived Stress, and Coping Skills of Graduate Students, Lakisha S. Witter
Managing Students as Volunteers: Community Organizations’ Perspectives of Service-Learning Placements, Bradley Wolfe
Control of a Grid-Tied Single-Phase Inverter for Renewable Energy Integration, Dianzhi Yu
Prey and Predators, Roberta Zamma Gallarati
Teaching Portfolio: Gerry Zelenak, Gerry Zelenak
Christopher Zuelsdorf Honors Portfolio, Christopher James Zuelsdorf
Eryn Zuiker Honors Portfolio, Eryn Zuiker
Events from 2019
Targeting the City: A Proposal to Open a Micro-Target Store in East Town, Milwaukee, Shamsudeen Adediji, Riccardo Prosdocimi, and Taylor Kemper
Assessment of Perceived Levels of Stress and Coping Mechanisms Among University Students, Nancy Adomako-Saahene
Eco Friendly Clay - Lessons from Ayurveda, Shveta Agarwal
The Effect of Dorsal Rhizotomy on Renal Sodium Excretion Following Dorsal Spinal Stimulation, Tanko Tijani Ahmed
The Concept of Substrate Integrated Circularly Polarized Horn Antennas, Venkata Naga Kalyan Ram Akunuru
Katherine Albers Honors Portfolio, Katherine Christine Albers
Developing a Testing Instrument to Evaluate the Performance Of 3D-Printed Body-Powered Prosthetic Hands, Araz Al-dawoodi
Steroid Hormone Effect on Neurons of the Amygdala and the Preoptic Area in the Brain of Green Anole Lizards, Mohamed Alhuwaish, Georgia Meulken, and Spencer Savannah
Optimum pH to Flocculate Construction Sediment, Mohsen Alibrahim
Subcellular Localization of PolyQ Protein FAM171B, Farah Almeer and Alaina Oakley
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Informative Speaking Event, Andrea Ambam
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Persuasive Speaking Event, Andrea Ambam
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Poetry Interpretation Event, Andrea Ambam
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Andrea Ambam
Organic Label's Effect on Sensory and Hedonic Evaluation of Popcorn, Michael Anderson, Hannah Thompson, Abeer Albakri, and Kris Olson
Intercultural Competencies among Undergraduates in the College of Arts & Humanities at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Jonathon Arndt and Olivia Thomas
Steven Arriaza Honors Portfolio, Steven Arriaza
Investigation of Multigenerational Gamma Radiation Exposure in Drosophila Melanogaster Using an AN-400 Particle Accelerator, Alexis Arsenault
Jordan Auzenne, University of Texas at Austin, 2019 Communication Analysis Event, Jordan Auzenne
Jordan Auzenne, University of Texas at Austin, 2019 Persuasive Speaking Event, Jordan Auzenne
Modeling Common Midwest Crops as Roughness Elements, Tyler Bache and Nathan Gebhardt
Development of a Sensing System for Underground Optic Fiber Cable Conduit Mapping, Sherif Bakr
Sara Baranczyk Honors Portfolio, Sara Marie Baranczyk
FSAE Ergonomics, Kevin Barrett, Nathan Anderson, and Dylan Henning
Employing 2-D CFD & LRB Model Around Trees to Improve VAWT Placement, David Chukwuebuka Bassey
Joshua Beckles, Bradley University, 2019 Poetry Interpretation Event, Joshua Beckles
Mental Health and Nursing Homes, Heidi Belkholm
Identification of Proteins Interacting with the Alpha Subunits of Actin Capping Protein, Ryan Bennett
Hunter Berbrich Honors Portfolio, Hunter Scott Berbrich
Long-Term Urban Forest Cover Change Detection with Object Based Image Analysis and Random Point Based Assessment, Raoul Blackman
Andreea Bogdan Honors Portfolio, Andreea Ioana Bogdan
Formation of DNA Adducts with 2,5-Thiophenedicarboxaldehyde and Arginine, Shelby Bonnemier
The Impact and Perception of Choral Engagement Before and After Individuals Have Acquired Alzheimer's Disease: A Self-Reported, Qualitative Study, Alle Bowman, Ashton Lee, and Jordan Anderson
Josephine Braaten Honors Portfolio, Josephine Therese Braaten
Incentive-Use in Worksite Wellness Programs in MN Government Agencies, Sandra Bromley
Cyberbullying Prevention and Intervention: Perspectives of School Psychologists and School Counselors, Rachel E. Burlet
Program Review of Naloxone Training Within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ Community Corrections Division, Chelsea Calhoon
Developing Intercultural Competency among Undergraduate Students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing, Linnea Carlyle and Sarah Hagar
The Impact of an Introduction to Social Work Class on the Cultural Competency of Undergraduate Students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Linnea Carlyle, Sarah Hagar, and Nicole Stalcar
Riley Carroll, Illinois State University, 2019 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Riley Carroll
Danielle Castillo, University of Texas at Austin, 2019 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Danielle Castillo
Macromorphological and Microscopic Effects of Temperature in a Controlled Environment on the Process of Decomposition in Bone, A. Marie Cato
2019 Abstract Booklet, Undergraduate Research Center
Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth: Testing Environmental Kuznets Curve in ASEAN countries, Zhen Yang Chng
Environmental Degradation and Economics Growth: Testing the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis (EKC) in Six ASEAN Countries, Zhen Yang (Rex) Chng
Engagement and STEM Degree Completion: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Time-To-Completion and Engagement and Pre-College Variables, Karina (Harstad) Clennon
Derek Collins, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Communication Analysis Event, Derek Collins
Derek Collins, Western Kentucky University, Informative Speaking Event, Derek Collins
Holy Alliance? Navigating Evangelical Political Identity in the Era of Donald Trump, Anthony Comer
Justin Cooper, Northwestern University, 2019 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Justin Cooper
Manufacturing, from Operator Motion to Automation, Nicholas Cotton
Sarah Courville, University of Texas at Austin, 2019 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Sarah Courville
Sexual Health Knowledge and Education Assessment Among University Students, Arliah Cox
The Importance of Including Interactive Immersive Technology in Instructional Design to Enhance Learner and User Experience, Shawneda Crout
Aspen Curtis Honors Portfolio, Aspen Ryan Curtis
Lie Detection in Interviews, Danielle Curtis
Bethany Dain, Illinois State University, 2019 Impromptu Speaking Event, Bethany Dain
The Effects of Hexavalent Chromium on Dictyostelium Chemotaxis and Proteome, Hanix Daniel
Macy Davis, Kansas State IE, 2019 Impromptu Speaking Event, Macy Davis
Impact of Chorus Experiences on Individuals Living with Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias and Their Care Partners, Samantha Davis and Kalley Hoffmann
Examination of the Social Response Reversal Circuit in the Domestic Dog, Samantha Davis and Joe Zrucky
The Study of Exercise Duration on Rate and Accuracy of Reading in Children with Disabilities, Courtney DeBettignies and Caitlin Barr
Audio and Visual in a Modern Form of Concert Music, Ryan Devens
Who the "Real" Victims Are: College Students' Perceptions on the Cause of Sexual Assault and Rape, Alexandria Dobson
Mackenzie Dockendorf Honors Portfolio, Mackenzie Lee Dockendorf
Ibelizet Dominguez Honors Portfolio, Ibelizet Dominguez
Controversial Truths? Investigating if Need for Cognition Influences Changing Your Mind about Contentious, But Factual Knowledge, Ibelizet Dominguez and Ali Barijis
Nathan Dowell, Kansas State IE, 2019 Impromptu Speaking Event, Nathan Dowell
Cassie Edlund, Bradley University, 2019 Poetry Interpretation Event, Cassie Edlund
Colocalization of FAM171B, CAMKIID, and MPP3 Using Co-Immunofluorescence, Dilibe Ekowa
Parents Perspectives on Preschool Children's Play, Sadie Elsenpeter, Peyton Stutelberg, Alyssa Watkins, Monica Muth, and Hannah Johnson
2019 EUTV Electric Generator, Timothy Farrell and Owen Parker
Modernizing Ceramics, Dylan Fitzgibbons
Spinning Charlotte's Web: Resident Perceptions and Neutralizations of a Slaughterhouse Town, Ashley L. Flaherty
Death: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Counseling Journals, 1986–2016, Aaron Suomala Folkerds
Annual and Seasonal Measurements of Home Ranges and Habitat Use by Female Elk (Cervus elaphus) in Northwestern Minnesota, Alicia E. Freeman
Assessing Facilitator Adherence for the Delivery of Cognitive Training Programs to Older Adults, Lydia Fry
Melissa Fuentes, Bradley University, 2019 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Melissa Fuentes
Brenna Fuhr, Bradley University, 2019 Impromptu Speaking Event, Brenna Fuhr
Kylie Gaeth Honors Portfolio, Kylie Christine Gaeth
Study of American Wood Pellet Stove Emissions, Sergio Gamarra
Longitudinal Case Study of Literacy Outcomes for Two Elementary Aged Children, Emily Ganley
Aquaponics Demonstration Project Using MN Hybrid Bluegills (Fish), Sara Garcia and Caitlin Murphy
The Pre-Roche Lobe Overflow Evolution of Massive Close Binary Stars: A Study of Rotation, Wind Enhanced Mass-Loss, and the Bi-Stability Jump, Thomas C. Gehrman Jr.
Piloting the Cognitive Training Program LEARN for College Student Success, Madison Glende and Dorothy Nakibirige
Managing Variability in Assembly Lines, Sumanth Gokapai
The Effects of Heat-Killed Echinostomatid Parasites on Mice Treated with Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS), Natalie Gooder
Recycled Light, Katie Grambart
Ameres Groves, University of Nebraska Omaha, 2019 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Ameres Groves
