This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Events from 2022

The Influence of Covid-19 on College Students' Anxiety, Lauren Eckert, Whitney Sumihi, Ariana Jacobs, Annie Grund, Cooper Fuller, Kathleen Ristau, and Peyton Primmer

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Effects of Daily Spaced Versus Massed Practice on Spelling Word Retention Among Struggling Spellers, Melissa Engel

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Fidelity Afire: British Observations & Theatrical Interpretations of Sati, 1650-1830, Abigail Fer

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Pre-exposure of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus to sub-bactericidal concentrations of benzalkonium chloride and its effect on low-level antimicrobial resistance, Logan Fette

The Effect of Concussion Information Quality on Youth Athlete and Parent Perceptions and Behavior, Eleanor Fitzwilliams

Predicting Factors for a DFW in Chem 191, Ashley Flynn

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Relationship Between Student Hope and Academic Achievement, Deanna S. Fosness

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Family Pondering and Huntington's Disease, Elizabeth Frink, Piper Gare, Kiersten Hanisch, and Kelsey Karels

The Creation of a Montessori Based Activity: A Memory Book, Alexis Fronk, Elizabeth Chua, Courtney Warren, and Julia Swanson

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Family Caregiving and Early Onset Alzheimer's, Krista Gadient, Kiersten Kruger, Madeline Kuchenmeister, and Taya Kwiatkowki

Evaluating the Impacts of Microplastics on Soil and Plant Health: A Greenhouse Pot Experiment, Cortiney Galuska and Vincent McKnight

Calmodulinopathies and Oxidation Effects on Calmodulin Structure and Function, Eden Gebremariam and Samson Hamza

Implementation of Meaningful Engagements for Individuals with Dementia: Students' Perspectives, Jianna Gellhaus, Julia McCabe, and Kaycee Ryan

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Age-Related Microaggressions: A Descriptive Study, Luke J. Gietzen

We Are a Collection, Marisel Glackler-Riquelme

Improving Intake System Efficiency of a Restricted Formula SAE Engine, Benjamin Glaus, Logan Johnson, and Alexander Ryno

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Examining Jealousy in Mixed-Orientation Relationships: An Experimental Vignette Study, Madison Marie Glende

Does Leptin Induce Lipolysis?, Tensae Gonfa

Brettina von Arnim and Civil Action: How to Defy Oppression by Championing Others, Tesla Gontjes

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Bettina von Arnim and Civil Action: How to Defy Oppression by Championing Others, Tesla L. Gontjes

The Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Choices on Mental Health, Emily Goodman and Ashley Frick

A Brief Zoom-Facilitated Mindful and Intuitive Eating Intervention to Decrease Disordered Eating, McKay Gray, Seth Nelson, and Eungyeong Lee

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Grade Point Average (GPA) as a Criterion for Admission to Two-Year Nursing Programs: The Impact of GPA Use on Student Learning, How GPA Informs Program Admission Decisions, and What Ethical Frameworks Support Admission Decisions, Luke Green

Subcellular Localization of FAM171B in Endosomes of Neurons, Emily Gregersen, Jenny Vetter, and Sheebong Zama-Chi

Circadian Gene Expression Across Reproductive Phases in the Green Anole Lizard (Anolis carolinensis) Brain, Taylor Grossen

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Early Onset Alzheimer's, Madison Halluska, Amanda Jordan, Joshua Marben, and Emily Marshalek

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“Seeing Everything About a Student”: Proactive Advising & Coaching as Intersectional Student Support Systems and Services, Corrin Helget

Filtration Capacity of Sand and GAC for Phosphate Removal, Molly Hill and Harrison Wong

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Liberty Hombe Honors Portfolio, Liberty Hombe

The Impact of Communication Methods and Frequency on Young Adult Professional Engagement, Colleen Jackson

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Perceptions of Well-Being Among College Majors, Baylee Jahraus

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Optimal Speed Control of Electric Vehicles in Traffic with Wireless Charging, Amina Jemi

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The Sound Design for H.M.S. Pinafore, Kyle W. Jensen

The Desertianists, Collin Jones

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Sickle Cell Anemia and Family Growth, Kadiatu Kamara, Anna Mauss, Taylor Milos, and Renae Raustadt

No Shadow to Hide, Robyn Katona

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Death Anxiety: A Quantitative Exploration of Professional Counselors Experiences, Kaitlyn Judith Kaus

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Meaghan Keohane Honors Portfolio, Meaghan Keohane

Critical Thinking about Workplace Problems: An Essential Skill for Students, William Kessler, Emory Landis, Andrew McCarty, Haley Lechtenberg, and Jayden Kasiska-Pettersen

Exploring How Technology Use Influences College Student Success, Makayla Ketterling

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Family Relating and Early Alzheimer's Disease, Alexa Kimmes, Gabriela Muluneh, Kelsie Urban, and Breanna Allen

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“I Save Me”: Gender, Agency, and Power in Better Call Saul, Stephanie Kocer

Physical Therapy Use Among Collegiate Dancers, Vanessa Kotek and Kacey Wachholz

Using Genomic DNA of Anolis Carolinensis to Determine Sex in Juvenile Lizards, Ashley Kraudy and Nadia Lowery

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Cover-Copy-Compare as a Math Fact Fluency Intervention for Students in an Alternative Special Education Program, RaeLynn J. Lamminen

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Learning About Others in Multiculturalist Social Service's Curriculum in Finland: Transnational Feminism, Anti-Racist Pedagogy, and Politics of Othering in the Curriculum, Jenni Lampinen

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An Exploratory Study of Future Plans and Preferences for Long-term Services and Support for Older Kenyan Immigrants, Lenah Chepngetich Langat

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Recognizing Capital: A Study of Cultural Wealth, Grit, and Student Success, Jessica Lauritsen

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Exploring the Effects of Creativity and Student Success on Community College STEM Students Taking Fine Arts Courses, Jimmy LeDuc

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Verification of Electron Beam Production for Radiation Dosimetry Experimentation, Henri J. LeMieux

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What Rural Middle School Students Who Have Been Bullied Can Teach Us About Bullying: A Phenomenological Study, Sarah Lendt

Impact of Two Courses, Critical Race Theory and Human Relations in Multicultural Society, on Intercultural Competence of Undergraduate Students, Lauren Lindmeier and Ryuto Hashimoto

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Family Involvement in Charter Elementary Schools: A Case Study Using the Family Involvement Questionnaire-Elementary Version (FIQ-E), Dorothy M. Lipski

Adjustable Ackermann Design and Testing for Max Performance, Esteban Loera and Cory Miller

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A Quantitative Assessment and Comparison of the Undergraduate Curriculum Prerequisite Structures for the Universities in the Minnesota State System with Particular Emphasis on Mathematics Courses, Erik Loge

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Impact of Formative Childhood and Adolescent Experiences in Latinx Children of Immigrants Adulthood: Analysis of Educational, Health, and Social Implications, Alma P. Lopez

Exploring Student Experiences with Group Work, Hailey Lundeen

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Family Crisis and Huntington's Disease, Madison Maas, Caitlyn Nelson, Karley Odella, and Allison Theisen

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Improved Warehouse for SMT Material Management Using Modern Technology Retrieval System and Better Traceability, Ferdinand Mabeya

Redolent, Anza Ahmed Malik

Functional Investigation of the Type IX Secretion System Regulatory Pathway Components in Flavobacterium johnsoniae, Ireland Manning

Development of Genetic Manipulation Techniques for the Fish Pathogen, Flavobacterium psychrophilum, Ritika Marsani and Carly Beveridge

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Precision Machining of Polymer Matrix Composites, Victor Martinez Polanco

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Family Change and Sickle Cell Anemia, Gabrielle Matthieu, Jeremy Teneyck, Natalie Berg, and Caitlin Conrad

SIVmac239 Vpx Nuclear Import, Hunter Mayhew

COVID-19 and the Impact of Physical Activity on Cognition and Quality of Life in Elderly Adults, Jenna McCarthy

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The Lived Experiences of Black Male High School Students Diagnosed with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: A Qualitative Study on Self-Concept, James Menke

The Effects of Steroid Hormones on Neurogenesis in the Breeding and Non-Breeding Green Anole Lizard (Anolis carolinensis), Brooke Miles and Alex Calli-Wehrman

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Huntington's Disease and Family Information Keeper, Ahmed Mohamed, Morgan Rusler, Kelsey Stroh, and Sushma Thapa

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Identity Dynamics of Minority College Students, Nabil A. Mohamed

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Investigating Beliefs: White Female Teachers' Perceptions of Black Boys and Their Subsequent Achievement-A Qualitative Study, Kirky L. Morris

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Investigating Anxiety-Like Behavior as a Non-Motor Side Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in a Parkinsonian Rat Model, Carter Mulder

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Printed Circuit Board Defect Detection Using Image Processing, Nandeera Kamalaja De Silva Munaweera Tanthirige

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Assessing the Appropriateness of the Cultural Formulation Interview in Conceptualizing Reverse Culture Shock, Katja Nielsen

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Alim Nigmatjonov Honors Portfolio, Alim Nigmatjonov

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Accustomly Intermarried: Racial/National Intermarriages and Their Negotiation of Family Celebrations, Jori Adrianna Nkwenti

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An Unchanted Life of Self-Silencing An Artifactual Autoethnography Introducing “Trauma-Induced Subconscious Self-Silencing”, Katherine L. Olson

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Increasing Above and Beyond Behavior Through Social Emotional Learning, Lars Olson

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Dementia Care Among Somali Elders, Emmanuel Asante Opoku

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Implementation and Usage of Low-cost Turbines for Power Generation in Water Networks, Luis Javier Ortiz Osornio

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Accelerated Growth: A Case Study of Teacher Beliefs and Instructional Strategies That Promote Achievement for Students of Color, Astein K. Osei

Synthesis of Imidazoline and Oxazoline Products Via a Novel Reaction Mechanism, Ramsey Pankratz and Eric Patton

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An Unspoken Story of Education: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Racism in Education, Elisa A. Perez-Garcia

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Examining the Effects of an Online Group Social Skills Program on Emotion Regulation Skills for Adolescents and Young Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Breanna Perron

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Effects of Perchlorate Exposure on Swimming Performance of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and Organ Development of Mice (Mus musculus), Quentin Phillips

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A Quantitative Examination of the Impostor Phenomenon in Community College and Technical College Presidents in the Upper Midwest, Jeffrey Pool

People we Only Know in Passing, Anthony Procopio Ross

Relationship between APOBEC3A and Herpes Simplex Virus 1 UL39, Maria Rodriguez Quevedo

The Effects that Virtual Learning and the COVID-19 Pandemic have had on Nursing Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Rachel Rana, Kayla Walsh, Anita Khatri, and Dikshya Thapa

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Makenzie Reed Honors Portfolio, Makenzie Reed

Who Needs an Energy Boost? Do Differences in Energetic Requirements to Perform a Tail-Flip Jump Cause Differences in Muscle Composition?, Makenzie Reed

Improving Efficiency of Low-Income Housing, Jessica Reese

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On Doing Non-Binary Gender: An Examination of Perceived Discrimination and Geographic Location, Megan Ridler

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Autumn Ritter Honors Porfolio, Autumn Ritter

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Pain & Glory, Wardah Sabrie

MN Dept of Human Services Background Disqualifications, Jill Sallstrom

Tiger Hunting, Maivboon Sang

Modeling and Forecasting Renewable Energy, Deepshikha Sanjel

African American Women Principals: A Phenomenological Study to Explore their Experiences in K-12 Leadership, Lisa Sayles-Adams

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Rankings of MMA Fighters, Michael Schaefer