This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
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
Improving Idea Selection in Brainstorming Using GLOMO, Paige Shoutz
Home Is Where the Morphine Is, Morgan Sierra
Knowledge & Perceptions of ASD, Courtney Sill, Krystal Klicka, Devon Charlier, and Sydney Orr
Qualitative Analysis of the Volatile Organic Components in Beer by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy and Solid Phase Micro Extraction, Randall Simonson
Understanding Complex Late and Terminal Woodland Sites in the Red Wing, Minnesota, Area, Jaclyn Ann Skinner
Warrior or Guardian? - Training in German Law Enforcement, Jonathan Smith
How do Changes in Inter-Cultural Competency (ICC) Compare Among Pre-Service Teachers at Three Data Collection Points?, Tori Smith and Chandler Gooding
Dani Soibelman, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 Impromptu Speaking Event, Dani Soibelman
Deepening Divisions: The Influence of Protestant Faith in Civil War Reconciliation, Jeremy Solomon
Mara Soupir Honors Portfolio, Mara Kaitlyn-Rae Soupir
Inclusive Writing in Video Game Documentation: A Technical Communication Approach, Samantha N. Sousa
Student Perceptions of an Interprofessional Collaboration in an Experiential Learning Setting, Briana Spicer
Carly Spotts-Falzone, Hastings College, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Carly Spotts-Falzone
Logan Stacer, Kansas State, 2018 Communication Analysis Event, Logan Stacer
Logan Stacer, Kansas State, 2018 Informative Speaking Event, Logan Stacer
Logan Stacer, Kansas State, 2018 Poetry Interpretation Event, Logan Stacer
Not Your Everyday Glaze, Elizabeth Stensland
Seis Steves, University of Texas at Austin, 2018 After Dinner Speaking Event, Seis Steves
McLean Stewart, University of Alabama, 2018 Extemporaneous Speaking Event, McLean Stewart
Alekhya Tallapaka, George Mason University, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Alekhya Tallapaka
Final Internship Report: GIS Research and Analysis at the Center for Homicide Research, Paul Jeffrey Tatting
Fargo Tbakhi, Arizona State University, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Fargo Tbakhi
Fargo Tbakhi, Arizona State University, 2018 Prose Interpretation Event, Fargo Tbakhi
Copula Theory and Regression Analysis, Mayooran Thevaraja
Manufacturing a Composite Wheel Prototype Using 3D Printed Molds, Steven Thuening
Assessing the Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Dietary Behaviors Among Young Adults, Breanna Tofteland
Abbey Toye, Arizona State University, 2018 Dramatic Interpretation Event, Abbey Toye
Home-based Primary Care: Impact on Cost and Patient Satisfaction, Sarah R. Tupper
African-Centered Pedagogy: Exploring Black Male Identity and Achievement through an African-Centered Lens, Kenneth Turner Jr.
What Happens When a Museum Does not Have Ownership of Abandoned Collections?, Hallie Uhrich
Hallie Uhrich Honors Portfolio, Hallie Maria Uhrich
2018 Abstract Booklet, Undergraduate Research Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Rachel Uwimbabazi and Shreya Koirala
Syphilis in Osteological Research, Rachael Elizabeth Vang
Effects of Integrated and Independent Speaking Tasks on Learners' Interactional Performance, Yen Vo
Computational Analysis of Adduct Formation Between Benzaldehyde Derivatives and DNA, Ekaterina Voytsekhovskaya
Improving Students’ Writing Skills By Providing Choice and Performance Feedback, Shelby Vukich and Madison Jewell
The Symbolic U.S. Dollar: An Exploration of Transforming Meanings, Dylann Ward
Designing and Building an Effective Muffler for FSAE, Samuel Wariari
Asha Wasuge, Western Kentucky University, 2018 Poetry Interpretation Event, Asha Wasuge
Millennials Expect Less and More: Workplace Writing for Today's Workforce, Gina Weber
Jim Welty, George Mason University, 2018 Informative Speaking Event, Jim Welty
Jim Welty, George Mason University, 2018 Persuasive Speaking Event, Jim Welty
Qualitative Rubric Scores and Grammatical Complexity in Language Samples, Brittany Wickoren, Ashley Schaefer, and Emma Laudenbach
Cognitive Load Theory: Applications in Medical Education, Adam W. Wissman
Rearrangement of Cell-Cell Junctions in Metastatic Cells, Mahala Wolff and Lauryn Hardt