This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
The Criminalization of Poverty: The Impact of Cash Bail System on Black Women in New Orleans, Salome Kushindana
Impact of Recreational Activity Before Literacy Intervention with Elementary Students, Emily LaCasse and Meghan Gavin
The Vendor in a Retail Setting: A Survey, Jesse LaPorte
Gender Differences in Development Center Performance in a Healthcare Organization, Samuel Lawson
An Examination of Inattentional Blindness in Law Enforcement, Gregory Lee
Anxiety Reduction in Pregnancy Subsequent to Perinatal Loss, Jessica Lemker
Augmentation of Music, Kyle Lenzen
The Sex/Gender Distinction in Contemporary Gender and Women's Studies Introductory Textbooks, Kyle Lighty
Comprehensive Modelling of the Microwave Plasma Biomass Gasification Process Utilizing the COMSOL Multi-Physics Platform, Benjamin Lindquist, Gustavo Lahoud, Tressa Marquardt, and Carl Hobus
Branden Lindsey, William Carey University, 2018 Program Oral Interpretation Event, Branden Lindsey
Operational Research: Multi-Period Stowage Policies Within a Multi-Zone Storage Framework., Joseph Loeffler
More than Cracking Backs: Exploring Patient-Careers in Chiropractic Care, Timothy J. Loney
Communicative Strategies: Usage and Factors Among People with Severe Aphasia, Jordyn Ludemann and Elayna Howton
Applying Tootling to Special Education, Jenna Macziewski
Patterns of Trematode Distribution from Hosts Collected at Lake Winnibigoshish, Minnesota, Scott Malotka
Creating the Role of O'Brien in 1984, Andoni Marinos
The Importance of Leader Confidence for Group Member Satisfaction, Natosha McClain
A Comparison of Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Anxiety in a University Setting, Brennah McCorkell
What Happens Now? Coaching and Leading Following a Student-Athlete Death - A Phenomenological Study, Peter McGahey
Case Study: Hearing the Collective Student Voice in Online Courses, Caroline McGowan
Steroid Hormone Induced Plasticity in the Forebrain Region of Green Anole Lizards, Kyle Mercer and Mohamed Alhuwaish
Band Filling and Temperature Effects on Electrical Conductivity in Strongly Correlated Hybridized Electron Systems, Dylan T. Meyer
Adelina Mitchell, George Mason University, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Adelina Mitchell
Adelina Mitchell and Danielle Hahami, George Mason University, 2018 Duo Interpretation Event, Adelina Mitchell and Danielle Hahami
Car-less Cities, Maryam Moeinian
Moderate Resistance in "A Call for Unity": A Historical Perspective on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Prison Epistle, Noah D. Moore
Sam Moore, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Sam Moore
Madison Morrissette, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Madison Morrissette
Exploring How Recreation Impacts Behavior and Outcomes of Literacy Intervention, Madison Mueller and Mackenzie McCarthy
Vascular Morphology in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rat Eyes, Hannah Murphy and Keshari Sudasinghe
Modeling of Small-Scale Wind Power System with Virtual Synchronous Generator, Sahithi Nannapaneni
Lily Nellans, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Informative Speaking Event, Lily Nellens
Lily Nellens, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Impromptu Speaking Event, Lily Nellens
Brittany Neloms, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Brittany Neloms
The Effects of Foreign Trade on Real Wages: The Case of the United States and Canada, Matthew Nemitz
MISFITS, Hanna Newman
The Effects of Surface Albedo and Initial Lignin Concentration on Photodegradation of Sorghum Bicolor Litter, Joshua Niere
Personal Identity, Omoleso Ogunnowo
Omoleso Ogunnowo Honors Portfolio, Omoleso Ruth Ogunnowo
Assessment of Stress Related Issues and Coping Mechanisms among College Students, Emeka Okoro
Bromoxynil Octanoate Affect on Bacterium Acidovorax facilis, Erik Olson
Racial Microaggression and Discrimination: The Experiences of a Muslim African Female Immigrant, Ayan Omar
Dissecting the Role of Serum Growth Hormone in the Regulation of Brain Igf-1, Anjola Onadipe and Madison Onadipe
Abigail Onwunali, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Abigail Onwunali
Abigail Onwunali, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Poetry Interpretation Event, Abigail Onwunali
Abigail Onwunali, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Abigail Onwunali
Predicting Invasive Carp Habitat Suitability in the Minnesota River, Minnesota, Melissa Oubre
Biofilm Activity in Methicillin-Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci, Collin Palmer and Ofelio Zavala
Rape Culture in Disney Animated Princess Movies, Patricia Paulson
To Pass or Not to Pass? Constructing and Negotiating Biracial Identity, Anthony Peavy
Differences in the Perceptions of Gerotranscendence Between Certified Nursing Assistants and Older Adults, Amanda Perera
Inspection Process Flow Development for a Warehouse, Pahalawaththage Perera
Iconographic Influences on Russian Avant-Garde Art, Dasha Person
Gene Regulation in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis of the Green Anole Lizard (Anolis carolinensis)., Joshua N. Peters
Motivations, Expectations and Experiences of Genital Piercings in the Transgender Community: An Exploratory Study, Haley Peterson
Quantifying Cochlear Nerve Myelination in Mice Lacking Thyroid Hormone Transporters, Stephanie Peterson and Marissa Swenson
Chlamydia pneumoniae in Cardiovascular Diseases: Risk Factor or Incidental Finding?, Steven Piroso
Who is a Liar? Using Behavioral Cues to Detect Deception, Melissa Printup
A Visual Representation of the Stages of Tooth Development, Alysia Przybilla
Alysia Sue Przybilla Honors Portfolio, Alysia Sue Przybilla
Cyberbullying In Adolescents, Carleigh Pula
Genesis of the Magenta Zone, Northmet Copper-Nickel-PGE Deposit, Minnesota, William Qualls
Using Co-Immunoprecipitation to Assay Binding Between Vpx and APOBEC3A, Jacob Rachuy
L1 Use in L2 Writing: A Case of Multilingual Undergraduates in a Basic Writing Course, Lal Bahadur Rana
Spray Polyurethane Foam in Remodeling and New Construction, Brandon Ranum
Applying Tootling to Special Education, Jannine E. Ray
Kelseigh Redmon and Nykila Norman, William Carey University, 2018 Duo Interpretation Event, Kelseigh Redmon and Nykila Norman
Women and Goals in 2016 Hollywood Films, Lauren Reiman
Is Critical Thinking Critical, Joshua Rem
Arel Rende, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Communication Analysis Event, Arel Rende
Arel Rende, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, Arel Rende
Michael Rizzo, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Informative Speaking Event, Michael Rizzo
Dynamic vs. Static Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance, Callie Rohlik
Chloe Romero, University of Nebraska Omaha, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Chloe Romero
Chloe Romero, University of Nebraska Omaha, Program Oral Interpretation Event, Chloe Romero
Empathy and Campus Sexual Assault (CSA) Communication: Protecting the Wellbeing and Social Equity of College Women, Kathleen Romero
Can One Multi-cultural Course Impact Inter-cultural Competency?, Amanda Rousemiller and David Edwards
Der Alte Fritz: Rendition of a Prussian King in Contemporary German Society, Alyssa Roushar
Scaffold Manufacturing by 3D Printing: Cobalt Chrome - Hydroxyapatite Biocomposite, John Ruprecht
A Culture of Memorialization: Examining Public Grief Through Funeral Programs, Bethany Rykhus
A Culture of Memorialization: Examining Public Grief Through Funeral Programs, Bethany R. Rykhus
The Effects of Diet on Resource Value in Invasive Pholcus manueli, Alexander Salazar
Modeling Pre-Settlement Wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Johnathon T. Salfer
Determination of the SIVmac Vif-Human APOBEC3B Interaction, Oumar Sanogo
An Autoethnographic Exploration into the Experience of a Low-Income Student in an Institute of Higher Learning, Shelbi Schadendorf
Somebody Has to Pay Rent: The Critical Autoethnography of a Low Income Student, Shelbi M. Schadendorf
Using Site Directed Mutagenesis to Describe the SIV Vif Interaction with APOBEC3, Katie Schleper
Cemetery Management in a GIS Framework: A Case Study of Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Maureen Schmidt
Assessment of Clearing Methods for Confocal Microscopy of Eye Tissue, Casey Schneider and Caylin Steinberg
College Males' Attitudes Toward Sexually-Explicit Material: An Experimental Study, Cody Schulte
Fruitcake, Joshua Schutz
Nuclear Power: The Solution to the Energy Crisis, Kafile Kaab Shamoon
Cultural Competency for Native Women at Southern Minnesotan Anti-Violence Advocacy Programs, Alissa Shape
The Harsh Reality: A Feminist Perspective on the Experiences of Women Coaching Male Athletes, Emilee Shearer
Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Literature Review, Shailynn Shipley