This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
The Scenic Design of Bye Bye Birdie, Erin Wegleitner
Burnout Levels of Teachers Within a Selected School District in Minnesota, Adam Whirley
Demography, Risk, and Power: An Examination of the Deceased Patient Population at the Hastings State Hospital, 1900-1978, Dawn T. Whitney
Law Enforcement Students Preconceived Estimations on False Reporting Sexual Assault & Rape Myths, Avery Whooley
Avery Whooley Honors Portfolio, Avery Marie Mercier Whooley
Rickey Williams, Western Kentucky University, 2019 Poetry Interpretation Event, Rickey Williams
Brianna Willis, Northwestern University, 2019 Informative Speaking Event, Brianna Willis
Madison Wittenburg Honors Portfolio, Madison Mackenzie Wittenburg
Forced Migration: A Syrian Exodus to Germany, Taylor Witt
Forced Migration: A Syrian Exodus to Germany, Taylor Witt
Synthesis Gas Engine Efficiency Optimization, Frederick Wlizlo, Ryan Hammerquist, Erick Estrada, and Daniel Stroberger
Optimization of Energy Harvesting Mobile Nodes Within Scalable Converter System Based on Reinforcement Learning, Chengtao Xu
Racial Microaggressions and Alienation Among Hmong American College Students, Bruce Yang
Mycobacteriumaviunm subsp.paratuburculosis Dormancy Detection Through Spectrophotometric Analysis, Mai-Ka-Ying Yang
Application of Droop Control and Synchronization for Single-Phase Inverters in AC Microgrid Integration, Shuai Yang
The Relationship Between Interpersonal Relationships and Overall Well-Being, Liya Yemiru
Evaluating Adduct Formation Between 5'-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and DNA in the Presence of Arginine, Diamond Yusuf
Tracing Life Histories Through Biological Manifestations in a 19th-20th Century Midwestern Poor Farm: Asymmetry, Robusticity, and Adaptive Response at the Milwaukee Poor Farm, Samantha Zahn-Hiepler
Targeting Proteoglycans in Glioblastoma with TriplatinNC Using Newly Synthesized CRISPR Knockout Cells., Tehut Zewdu
Performance Oriented Airflow of an Internal Combustion Engine, Steven Zimmerman and Andrew Straka
Events from 2018
Comparison of Media for Intermediate-term Storage of Brewer's Yeast, Naomi Abraham
Claire Achen Honors Portfolio, Claire Emmaline Achen
Persons with Recently Diagnosed Alzheimer's Disease: An Exploration Comparing Quality of Life Indicators Across Three Time Points, Stirling Adrian and Aspen Curtis
Diversity and Amalgamation of Indian Subcontinent Through Wall Throw Clay Art : A Cultural Perspective, Shveta Agarwal
Robust Power Interface for Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Source-to-Grid Functionality, BoHyun Ahn
Small Signal Model Averaging of Bi-Directional Converter, BoHyun Ahn
Curriculum Research in a Private Studio Setting: A Search for Inclusivity when Teaching Dance, Katherine Albers
Cimmi Alverez, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Cimmi Alverez
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Andrea Ambam
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Communication Analysis Event, Andrea Ambam
Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Andrea Ambam
A Macromorphological Analysis of End Scrapers from Sites Associated with Two Phases of the Oneota Tradition, the Blue Earth and Spring Creek, in Southern Minnesota, Joshua Bradley Anderson
Bored Millennials: How Do Young Adults View Leisure Time and Play, Leah Anderson, Tess Leland, Emily Schoeller, Allison Anderson, and Kayla Anderson
Underlying Morality in Schneewittchen: A Fairy Tale for Adults, Maria Ardanova
Underlying Morality in Snow White: a Fairy Tale for Adults, Maria Ardanova
Starting Level of Inter-Cultural Competency Among Undergraduates, Jonathon Arndt and Sean O'Rourke
Politics, Personality, and Poor Decision-Making? Assessing Psychological Variables' Impact on Changing False Knowledge, Steven Arriaza, Sungjin Kim, and Isabella Cock-Villafane
Jordan Auzenne, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Communication Analysis Event, Jordan Auzenne
Psychosocial Interventions for Individuals With Infertility, Margaret Bach
Solar Windows, Logan Back
Working Mothers: The Relationship Between Intensive Mothering and Work-Family Conflict, Casey E. Baker
Effect of Estrogen on Brain Development in the Green Anole Lizard (Anolis carolinensis), Erin Baker
African American History Presented in Monuments and Museums from Select Cities in Southern United States, Sara Baranczyk
Identification of Proteins Interacting with the Alpha Subunits of Actin Capping Protein, Ryan Bennett
Investigating Shading as a Viable Control Method for I. pseudacorus Seed Establishment, Brandon Bentley
Blake Burgeron, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Blake Bergeron
Evaluation of a Cognitive Training Program for Older Adults with Mild to Moderate Cognitive Decline, Kelly Bergstrom
Photosensitizer Induced Oxidation of Protein via Common Sunscreen Ingredients, Zachary Berkebile
American Nursing Students' Immersion Experience in Ghana: A Qualitative Study, Srijana Bhandari
Electric Utility Vehicle, Samuel Biljan and Issac Leonard
Mackenzie Birkey, Western Kentucky University, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Mackenzie Birkey
Enterprise Content Management in Technical Communication, Kristen Bledsoe-Fritz
Andrew Boge, Hastings College, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Andrew Boge
Jaylon Bolden and Hailey Byerly, Wiley College, 2018 Duo Interpretation Event, Jaylon Bolden and Hailey Byerly
Profile in Scale, Jason Boldt
How Graduate Experience Changes Beliefs in Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: A Survey Study, Stephanie Bove
Sarah Brashear, Bradley University, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Sarah Brashear
Sarah Brashear, Bradley University, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Sarah Brashear
Racial Identities on Social Media: Projecting Racial Identities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, Nolan Brinkman
Impact of Service Learning on Inter-Cultural Competence of Pre-Service Teachers, Yuseina Brito Lino and Andrea Faye Aguila
A Study of Decomposition Based on Body Wrappings in Cold Climates, Shannon Bruce
Content Analysis of Gender Stereotypes in Video Games, Sarah Cain
Emma Capianelli, University of Alabama, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Emma Capianelli
Beyond Audience Analysis: Conceptualizing Empathy for Technical Communication, Bernadette L. Cash
Optimism and Compliance: An Examination of Disempowering Processes Within Online Patient Communities, Wendi F. Coleman
Linking Above and Below Ground Allometric Growth Patterns in Oak Species, Grant Conner
Obesity is the Symptom of a Much Greater Social Malaise, Derrick Connor, Larissa Chapman, Nancy Christianson, and Courtney Fruchey
Justin Cooper, Northwestern University, 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Justin Cooper
Regan Coppel, George Mason University, 2018 Impromptu Speaking Event, Regan Coppel
Are We scaffolding? Using Teams for Problem-Based Learning in Child Development and Family Studies, Arliah Cox, Tess Leland, Micah Link, Geneva Kachinske, and Timnit Yikealo
Alton Sterling, My Dad, and Me: an Autoethnographic Exploration of Race Based Trauma, Balencia Crosby
Bethany Dain, Illinois State University, 2018 Impromptu Speaking Event, Bethany Dain
Lyric Davis and Andrea Ambam, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Duo Interpretation Event, Lyric Davis and Andrea Ambam
Work-Related Values, Preferences, and Expectations of Millennials: Implications for Long-Term Care Administrators, Cheryl K. Derynck
Sean Diaz, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Sean Diaz
Semantic Diversity: Differences Between Narrative and Expository Language Sample Tasks, Tiana Dixon
Assessing Current Supports for LGBTQ+ Students in Rural and Semi-Rural Schools in Central and Southern Minnesota, Alexandria Dobson
Nathan Dowell, Kansas State, 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Nathan Dowell
Jalen Drummond, University of Alabama, 2018 Communication Analysis Event, Jalen Drummond
Omele Edeh Honors Portfolio, Omele Victoria Edeh
Lie Detection in Employment, Jessica Eul and John Walker
My Truth, My Telling: Experiences of Black Women Principals in a Poetry-themed Workshop on Race and Gender, Antonia Felix
Paper Insulation (Cellulose), Brock Fobbe
The Effect of Exercise on Neurogenesis and BDNF Levels in the Green Anole Lizard Brain, Caitlin Foley
Formula SAE Electric Powertrain, Samuel Ford, Storm Lenz, Mitch Boike, and Wichai Yang
The Directing of Melanie Marnich's These Shining Lives, Kristin Fox
Impact of Service Learning on the Inter-Cultural Competency of Pre-Service Teachers, Andrea Faye Gangoso-Aguila, Jonathon Arndt, Yuseina Brito-Lino, Chandler Gooding, Alyssa Harter, Sean O'Rourke, Amanda Rousemiller, David Edwards, and Tori Smith
Marianna Garcia, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Marianna Garcia
The Role of Exercise for Postpartum Depression and Well-being, Maria Gaz
Assessing and Improving Learning Strategies in the Typical MSU, Mankato Student to Increase Student Persistence and Retention in the Academy, Jacklyn Gehling and Rebecca Osborn
Transgender Individuals among an Online Adult Baby Diaper Lover Community Sample: An Exploratory Study, Elizabeth Gibson
MicroRNA Regulation of APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B, Katlyn Gieseke
Technical Direction of Little Women, The Musical, Matt Gilbertson
Ryan Gosling, William Carey University, Program Oral Interpretation Event, Ryan Gosling
Durwan Green, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Durwan Green
Durwan Green, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Poetry Interpretation Event, Durwan Green
"It's Because You Are White": A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Whiteness and White Privilege in Interracial Relationships, Adrienne Gruenes
