This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Risk Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease in College Students, Antonia Kolas
Men, Women and Children for Sale: The Dichotomy of Human Trafficking in the United States and Abroad, Elizabeth Kolbe
Usage of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) With Hospital Inpatients, Jeni Kolstad
Optimization of the Presence of an Actin Capping Protein Transgene in Genetically Modified Mice, Tyler Koonst
Evaluation of Pretreatment Methods in the Production of Ethanol from Cattail Leaves, Kristen Krahmer and Elijah Wreh
Martin Luther Stands in History as a Leader of the Protestant Reformation, Nickie Kranz
Mathematical Modeling of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Humans, Amanda Kriesel, Michael Meyer, and Geoffrey Peterson
From Runway to Museum: Creating Successful Exhibitions Showing the Interrelationship between Fashion and Art, Erica Kroening
Localization and Expression Level of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor after Partial Hepatectomy of WKY Rats, Adam Kronebusch and Tyler Koonst
Comparison of Optimization Techniques in Large Scale Transportation Problems, Tapojit Kumar
The Influence Of Religiosity On The Attitudes Towards Homosexuality Among College Students, Anastasiia Kuptsevych
The Effects of Room Color on Stress Perception: Red versus Green Environments, Teresa M. Kutchma
And The Road Will Take You There: What the Cartographer Said, Cassandra Sharri Labairon
The Difference in Perception of Gerotranscendence between College Students and Healthy, Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Duc Viet Lai
Anti-Japanese Propaganda in the United States During World War II: Characteristics and Effects, Lindsey Lancette
A Comparison of Risk-Taking Measures, Brittany Lang
Systemic Racism of the UNICEF Germany's Ads Depicting Children in Blackface, April Larson
Discourse as a Solution to Problems of Self-Definition and Self-Expression in Invisible Man, Benly Larson
Chromosome Counts for Packera paupercula Variety Gypsophila, Chad Larson
US Intervention in Russia 1918-1920: the Forgotten Mutiny, Austin Lee
Further Investigating the Reactivity of Citral and Octanal toward DNA, Brittany Leeder
Optimization of Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) Parameters for Selective Removal of MOSFET Gate Dielectric and Evaluation of its Physical and Electrical Properties, Hojoon Lee and Samuel Wood
Rubidium Uptake in Isolated Rat Cardiomyocytes, Jooyoung Lee, Jaekook Sim, and Karleen Doering
A New Look at Nonprofit Online Fundraising: Persuasion through the Means of Credibility and Psychological Consistency, Kaytlin LeMier
Relationship between Athletes and Role Models, Kaytlin LeMier
Critique of the Appropriation on Black Culture by White Suburban Youth, Julie Lemley
Gendered Construction of the Female Identity, Julie L. Lemley
The Basis of Self and Other in Gender Constructed Identity, Julie L. Lemley
Hydrogen Investigation, Cortney LeNeave, Jeffrey Allen, and Andrew Dunlay
What Constitutes a Welcoming Community? Mankato Leaders Go Beyond the 'Welcome Wagon' for New Immigrants, Sarah Lieske, Sadie Leidall, and Philip Munkvold
Rats Can Taste Degrees of “Sweetness” and Prefer Diet Sweetened with Artificial Sweetner or Sugar Over Plain Diet, Samantha List, Christopher Collins, and Kira Kirchberg
Analyzing the Missing Meal Gap Beyond Elementary School, Timothy Loney, Samantha Milheiser, and Brittney Wacholz
Designing a Logo for the First Step Mental Health App, Mackenzie Lopez, Joshua Martin, and James Faraday
Designing a Logo for the First Step Mental Health App, Mackenzie Lopez, Joshua Martin, and James Faraday
Effects of Thermal Boundary Conditions During Finite Element Modeling of Physical Vapor Transport, Wade Luhman
Selective Language Skills of Individuals with Autism, Haley Lutteke
Formula SAE Composite Intake System, Thomas Lutz and Garrett Luce
Design of a Power Substation: Technical Learning in the Context of an Industry-Sponsored Project, Michael Lynch and Tina Alaei
Narratives from the Former Soviet Union to the United States, Kimberly Maas
Reflections on the Conduct of Research with Human Subjects Across Two Cultures, Kimberly Maas
Photodegradation of Roundup Ready and Reduced-Lignin Corn Stover During Spring Thaw, Erika Magnusson
Applying the Systems Engineering Principles to the Design Process of a Mobile Aquaponics System, Brandy Maki, Sue Benolken, and Jim McCluskey
Ideology in Stone: Emotions Evoked by Fascist Architecture in Germany, Allison Maleska and Anna Rice
Identification of Soybean Lipoxygenase Products by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Ge-Ms), Rehan Ahmad Malik
The Changes in Major Diagnoses from DSM IV-TR to DSM 5: How to Talk to Clients About Changes in Their Diagnosis, Abigail Malterer
First Step Mental Health App, Joshua Martin, James Faraday, and Mackenzie Lopez
Vascular Architecture of the Liver in SHR and WKY Rats, Charalette Mathwig and Kenneth Willaert
An Ordinary Congressman and an Extraordinary Scandal: Alex McMillan and Iran-Contra, Rob Matsick
Defining Traditional American Indian Identity through Anishinaabe Cultural Perspective, Joshua Edward Maudrie
Family Dynamics as Predictors of Eating Disorders in Children: A Systematic Review, Alexis McCall and Michelle Altmann
Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Guidance Counselors Working with Immigrant and Refugee Students, Rojina Maya McCarthy
Sex Education Background of Students at MSU, Mankato Prior to Enrollment at the University, Natalie McConkey
Family Beliefs, Katie McDonald, Bridget Moore, Madison Alexander, and Liz Durkee
Consolidating Democracy or Stopping at Polyarchy? An Evaluation of the Chamorro Administration in Nicaragua (1990-1997), Roland D. McKay
Improvements to UHMWPE, Brooke McKelvogue
An Automatic Dialog System for Student Advising, Brian McMahan
Change in Cultural Competency among Students during an Intentional Human Relations, Camille McNabb and Samantha Tupy
Work in Progress - Peer Directed Learning in a Project Based Model, Andrew McNally
Computational Model of a Left Ventricle: Showing the Effects of Inertia on Cardiac Dyssynchrony, Andrew McNally, Matthew Korpela, Erin Lamke, and Matthew Hudson
Soft Communication Skills, Logan Medin and Abdullahi Abdulle
Role of the ApeE Esterase in the Growth of Salmonella on Phospholipids as Phosphate Sources, Stella Menuba
A Dynamic, Distributed Hydrologic Model for the Blue Earth River Watershed, Minnesota With Implications Regarding Land Use and Water Quality, Michael L. Merlini
The Buzz on Malaria, Tyler Metzger
Risk Factors of Suicidal Phenomenon: Prevention and Intervention, Lisa M. Meyer
Community Assistance for Refugees and Gender Roles: What Could Make this C.A.R. run Better?, Nathan E. Meyer
A Study of Happiness, Rachel Mills
2014 Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Posters at St. Paul Abstract Booklet, Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars
A Critical Analysis of Media Images Depicting the New Athletic Body Ideal and One Woman's Experience with Them, Kelsey Mischke
A Critical Analysis of Media Images Depicting the New Athletic Body Ideal and One Woman’s Experience with Them, Kelsey Mischke
A Study of Refusal Strategies by American and International Students at an American University, Hiroko Tsuiki Moaveni
Degradation of Aquatic Pollutants via Photoproduced Reactive Intermediates: Investigation of Factors that Determine which Reactive Intermediates are Produced, Abdikadir Mohamed
A Burkian Pentadic Analysis of MSU Riot Narratives, Joseph Mohrfeld
Wittgenstein, Kierkegaard and the Unspeakable, Joseph C. Mohrfeld
Carriage of Methicillin Resistance in Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci, Christa Moller
Perspectives of Female Leaders in Athletic Training, Kyle Matthew Momsen
Family Coordination, Laura Monson, Chelsey Peterson, Kelsey Przymus, and Jessica Rivard
Geographic Analysis of West Nile Virus in the Upper Minnesota River Valley: A GIS and Multi-temporal Remote Sensing Approach, Matthew Moore
The Effects of Minimalism/Indeterminacy on the Merce Cunningham and John Cage Collaboration, Janelle M. Morrison
Statistical Modeling on Effects of Lead Exposure on Children, Auriol Moteng
Poverty in the Twin Cities using GIS Studying, Je Moua
Documentation of Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Sites in the Hospital Medical Record, Allison Mumbleau
Wheelchair Bound Not Sex Bound: Reconstruction of Self and Sexual Identity after Spinal Cord Injury, Elisabeth Mumford
China and the Two Koreas: A New Era for the Rising Hegemon, Byeongho Mun
The Impact of Instructions: Perceptions of Note-taking and Awareness of Metacognitive Listening for ESL Students, Ayami Murakami
Landscape and Impervious Surface Mapping in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area using Feature Recognition and Decision Tree techniques, Philipp Nagel
Crossing Borders: Fatih Akin's Transnational Purpose, Drew Nelson
Functional Analysis and Paired Choice Assessments: Comparison and Behavior Intervention Planning, Jennifer Nelson
The Power of Global Connectivity and Indigenous Peoples in the Digital Age, Lucas Newbauer
Anti-icing Effectiveness on Pavements Research, Thu Nguyen and Andrew Pfeffer
Morphological Analysis of Chemical Elements in Fish Scales, Ethan Nichols, Natacha Tasha, and Henruka Abugre
Mapping the Spatial and Temporal Expression Pattern of Chst15 mRNA in the Cochlea of Euthyroid Mice Throughout Development, Andrew Nicholson and Cari Graber
Green Roof Design on the CORE Building, Peter Nickel
Poems, Amanda Nigon
Using Choice as a Writing Intervention to Investigate Gender Differences, Nicole Nohelty
Lessons in Liminal Space: Borders as Pedagogical Tools in No Country for Old Men, Steven Norton
Binding to Bovine Serum Albumin: Effects of Molecular Structure, Michael Ntoka
