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Student Works

This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Intracellular Localization of the Novel PolyQ Protein FAM171B, Dulanjani Rajaguru

Medical Utilization in the Context of Culture: Analyzing the Concepts, Benefits and Drawbacks of Sri Lankan Biomedical and Ayurvedic Healthcare, Miriah Rajaguru

Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health: Literature Review, Angela Ristau

Nickolas Rockenback Honors Portfolio, Nickolas William Rockenback

Binder Saturation, Layer Thickness, Drying Time and Their Effects on Dimensional Tolerance and Density of Cobalt Chrome - Tricalcium Phosphate Biocomposite, John Ruprecht

World Englishes Approaches to the Teaching of Writing: A Survey of Afghan University English Teachers, Abdul Khaliq Sahibzada

Voices of First-Generation Students: An Examination of First-Generation Stories on Collegiate Websites, Jillian Schemenauer

The Monster at the End of This: A Feminist Media Analysis of Coverage of Representative Ilhan Omar, Emma L. Schlei

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and Vaccine Knowledge and Attitudes among University Students, McKenzie Schmitz

Shayla Schumacher Honors Portfolio, Shayla Rose Schumacher

Barriers to Utilizing Resources for the Dementia Caregiver, Rebecca L. M. Shanafelt

An Investigation into the Perceptions of Elderspeak and How It Effects Mood Among an Assisted Living Population, Paige T. Shoutz

Theory of Principal Components for Applications in Exploratory Crime Analysis and Clustering, Daniel Silva

Overcoming Tools of Oppression: Plain Language and Human-Centered Design for Social Justice, Michela Sims

Assessing Preferences for Montessori-Based Activities in Persons with Memory Impairment, Katelyn Danielle Smith

Alana StCyr Honors Portfolio, Alana StCyr

Predicting Academic Outcomes of Reinstated Technical College Students Following an Academic Suspension, Erica E. Stene Winkler

Homeless Tailored Primary Care and Access to Ongoing Primary Care Services, Jessica J. Stoefen

High School Math and Language Arts Teachers’ Experience Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Anxious Students in High-Poverty, Rural Schools: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Cory W. Strasser

Automatic Distinction Between Twitter Bots and Humans, Jeremiah Stubbs

Marissa Swenson Honors Portfolio, Marissa Swenson

Characterizing Minneopa State Park Visitor’s Prairie Attitudes, Views of Conservation and Knowledge Through the Development and Implementation of the Prairie Attitude and Knowledge Survey (PAKS), Addeline R. Theis

The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Adults with Obesity, Hallie M. Tiffany

Diverse Teams, Team Effectiveness, and the Moderating Effect of Organizational Support, Hannah Tilstra

Taking a Walk on the Wild Side: Case Studies of Programs that Integrate K-12 Curricula with Adventure Sports and Outdoor Learning, Jonathan Trzepkowski

Characterization of Deiodinase Expression in the Hypothyroid Developing Cochlea, Maria A. Uscategui Calderon

Intercultural Communication Apprehension: A Multidimensional Perspective of Communication Between International and Domestic Students, Christina van Essen

Mason Vlaanderen Honors Portfolio, Mason Dane Vlaanderen

Best Youth Education Methods for Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention, Caitlin F. Walchonski

Dark Tourism in the Midwest, Rachel Walden

The Biological Manifestation of Health, Culture, and Disease in Turn of the Twentieth Century San Francisco, Trisha Walker

Sarah Wall Honors Portfolio, Sarah Wall

Rendering 20th Century Peruvian Folklore for a 21st Century Reader: ES>EN Translation and Analysis of Peruvian Folktales and Mythology, Angela Walsh

Student Retention in an Introductory STEM Course: A Mixed Methods Study of Student Motivation and Teaching Approaches, Lina Wang

Nellie Welsh Honors Portfolio, Nellie Agnes Welsh

Teaching Portfolio: Nick Whalen, Nick Whalen

The Effectiveness of Cannabidiol in Rheumatic Disease Pain: A Systematic Review, Mary C. Wiczek

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 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

Framing Discrepancies: A Comparison of Sex Offender Notification Meetings Between Minnesota Sex Offender Program and Minnesota Department of Corrections., Justina Bakker

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

A Needs Assessment: The Barriers Preventing Students at a Large Midwestern University from Accessing the Dental Clinic on Campus for Preventative Care, Pamela Briese

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

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

The Challenges in the Cultural Adjustment Process Among International Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Esther Cho

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