This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
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
Gender Impact on Lie Detection in Job Interviews, Anna Hagan and Sahamini Abeykoon
Anna Hagan Honors Portfolio, Anna Marie Hagan
Qualitative Comparison of Headspace Analysis and Solid Phase Microextraction Techniques, Allyssa Hagen
Exploring How Recreation Impacts Behavior and Outcomes of Literacy Intervention, Kira Haglin
The Fear of Falling and Restriction of Activity in Older Adults, Maddison Hajek and Katie Garvey
Certified Nursing Assistant Turnover & Impacts on Rural Skilled Nursing Facilities A Qualitative Study & Recommendations for Practitioners, Marisa E. Hansen
Analysis of the Lost Chance vs No Chance Theses: Accommodation and Communication, Nathan Harnit
Mapping Informal Settlements of Syrian Refugees in Aarsal, Lebanon, Ameen Hassan
Connective Tissue Infiltration into Three-Dimensional Sintered Cobalt Chrome Alloy, Bethany Haus and Eryn Zuiker
MicroRNA Regulation of the HIV Restricting Human APOBEC3 Enzymes, Hunter Herber, Madeleine Kennedy, and Joelle Anderson
Lauren Hesser Honors Portfolio, Lauren Marie Hesser
What Works and What Doesn't: An Analysis of Brand Engagment on Facebook, Laurie Hiebert
Linh Hoang Honors Portfolio, Linh Nguyen Lynn Hoang
Psychosocial Status and Learning Experiences in College Students with Traumatic Brain Injury, Bridget Hoban, Koryn Greskowia, and Emma Gale
High School Sport Injury Influence on Current Physical Activity and Physical Activity Motivation, Tyler Hobson, Bailey Hofmeister, Jessica Weiderman, and Krista Gadient
The Application of Augmented Reality in a Manufacturing Setting Using Microsoft's HoloLens, Carl Hobus, Tres Wuerffel, Connor Johnson, and Jason Lambert
Madison Hoffman Honors Portfolio, Madison Marie Hoffman
Shear Panel 1020 Steel FSAE Tube Chassis, Connor Hudalla and Thomas Alt
Becca Human, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Becca Human
Becca Human, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019 Impromptu Speaking Event, Becca Human
Motorized Garden Scooter, Afton Huss, Mickayla Heiling, and Macenzie Hays
Effects of LQTS Mutations on Calmodulin Oxidation and Interaction with the Cardiac Ryanodine Receptor, Imad Isehak
Interpreting Emotional Intent in Text Messages, Erik Jacobson, Samantha Bennett, Monica Nelson, and Johnathan Pintar
An Exploratory Study of Critical Thinking in the Workplace, Erik Jacobson and Emily Stark
Effects of Maladaptive Interpersonal Schemas on College Students' Performance, Katlyn Jaeger, Bianca Alvarez, Ibelizet Dominguez, McKenzie Specht, and Linda Zheng
Developing Intercultural Competency Among Students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing Students, Lydia Jagodzinkski and Rebecca Engeswick
Dylan Jech Honors Portfolio, Dylan Walter Jech
Evaluation of a Cognitive Training Program and its Effects on Healthy Older Adults, Nathan Jensen
Comparing Two Stress Reducing Interventions for College Students Significance of the Research Project, Madison Jewell
Visualization of the Rearrangement of Cell-Cell junctions in Metastatic Cells, Taylor Johnson
Trijae Johnson, Bradley University, 2019 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Trijae Johnson
Effect of Disease Mutants in Calmodulin on Oxidation, Binding and Degradation, Jordan Julian
A Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning of Genomic Data, Jongyun Jung
The Relationship Between Seasonal Breeding and Deiodinase Expression in the Green Anole Lizard, Hyejoo Kang
Effect of Arachidonic Acid on Myosin II Function, Trishala Karmacharya
Effects of Psychological Need Satisfaction on Proactive Work Behaviors, Shota Kawasaki
Comparative Study of Carbonaceous Meteorites Using Micro-Raman Spectroscopy and SEM/EDS, Rohil Kayastha
Study the Causes of Sleep Deprivation Among MNSU Students, Prerana Khatri KC and Barsha Lamichhane
The Effect of LH/FSH Injections on Steroid Hormone Production and Aggressive Behavior in Green Anole Lizards, Taylor Kenealy
Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Well-Being., Katie Kennedy
Sedona Kintz Honors Portfolio, Sedona Nicole Kintz
Perceived Barriers of Homeschooled Students Moving into Higher Education: Case Stories and Qualitative Perspectives, Lizbeth Kliewer
Defining "Above-And-Beyond" School Behavior, Sidney Knapper and Breana Stang
Teaching Writing: Genre Lessons for Teaching Writing in the Homeschool High School Classroom and Beyond, Teagan R. Knoblich
What Worked?: An Exploratory Investigation into the Symbolic Importance of Family Strengths, Katie Koebele, Nicole Motz, Danielle Bjornheim, Kelsey Wall, and Kali Pecha
Preparing Undergraduate Students in a Science Course to be Interculturally Competent, Zachary Koestler
Preparing Scientists with Intercultural Competence to Work with Global Communities, Zachary Koestler and Nicole Stalcar
Self Regulating Cooler, Devin Kohnke, Matthew Mueller, and Michael Valkos
Mass Wasting Investigation and Assessment in the Midwest: Case Study of the Minnesota River Valley, New Ulm to St. Peter, Minnesota, USA, Melissa Kohout
Emotional Challenges/Symptoms and Learning Experiences of College Students with a Traumatic Brain Injury, Lindsay Kothe, Stephanie Grams, and Jessica Neaton
Cognitive and Learning Challenges of a College Student After Having a Traumatic Brain Injury, Amber Kral, Bri Ciaccio, and Brittaney Kroll
Kimberly Lee, University of Texas at Austin, 2019 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Kimberly Lee
College Students' Length of Time and Canine/Handler Interactions at Drop-In Canine Therapy Program, Madeline Leibham
Hand Grip Strength Among Rock Climbers, Active, and Sedentary Populations, Russell Lindahl and Matthew Heiling
