This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Events from 2011
Determination of Strontium Incorporation in Bone, Cassandra Fischer and Danielle Kral
Coexistence of Multi-allelic Polymorphism with Migration and Selection, Andrew J. Flick
Maximizing the Efficiency of an E-85 Fueled Single Cylinder Engine, Bill Foley and Colter Marcks
Selected Language Skills of an Individual with Down Syndrome, Kristin Folk
Evidence-based Strategies for Working with Veterans, Bethany Fopma
A Duality Theory for the Algebraic Invariants of Substitution Tiling Spaces, Jeffrey Myers Ford
An Evaluation of Writing Samples by English Learners in Special Education, Brett Patrick Frayseth
Artistic Pyrotechnics, Lisa Friedrich
La búsqueda de identidad y toma de conciencia de los cuatro personajes principales en las obras Demasiados héroes y La multitud errante de Laura Restrepo, Mauricio Garcia Vargas
What Do Students Know About Food and Nutrition and How Does That Affect Their Food Intake?, Chelsea Gauer, Ashley Bohn, and Merideth Lamberger
Exploration of the Interaction between Benzaldehyde in Almonds and Our DNA, Megan Geitz
Student Attitudes Towards Online Testing and Preparedness in Relation to Exam Performance, Kayla Genelin
The Cultural Acceptance of Male Contraception and its Implications in Reproductive Justice, Sarah Gilbert and Cybill Okitikpi
Most People Use Only 10% of Their Brain Power: Misconception Identification & Revision in Psychology Students, Sarah Gilbert-Schwarck and Samuel Erickson
The Illusion of Transparency and Public Speaking: A Study of Social Anxiety, Chelsea Gloth
Assessing the Needs of Students Identified with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Jenny A. Goff
Implementing Computer-Assisted Language Learning in the Teaching of Second Language Listening Skills, Jesse Gene Greenleaf
Determining Exurbia: Is It Really Its Own Entity or Merely An Extension of Americas Growing Suburbia, Thomas A. Green
From Insane Asylums to Treatment Centers: Some Historical Points, John Grooms and David Deaconson
Corporate Speech in the Wake of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Eric Groonwald
Classification of Childhood Cancer Subtypes from Microarray Data, Katie Groskreutz
Utilization And Maintaining The Spirit Of Motivational Interviewing In SagePlus Lifestyle Interventions, Joan Y. Grotewold
Student Examination Performance Predictors: The Cramming Study Strategy and Examination Format, Andrea Haberman
Isolation of Phytochelatin Synthase and Metallothionein-Like Protein cDNA from the Cattails Typha latifolia and Typha angustifolia, Dustin Hack and Jordan Gurter
Exploring Potential Chemopreventive Properties of the Natural Food Derivative Curcumin, Keely Hamann
The Will to Run: Mental Strategies Used by Recreational Marathon Runners, Amy Harris
A New Artform Combining Glass and Ceramics, Kristin J. Harsma
Somali Dialects in the United States: How Intelligible is Af-Maay to Speakers of Af-Maxaa?, Deqa Hassan
Evaluation of Health Newsletter Effectiveness on Dietary Habits in Low-Income Middle-Aged Women, Nichole Jennifer Hassebroek
Documenting the Oral Narratives of Transient Punks, Thomas Ross Heffernan
The Effect of Lowered Aldosterone on the Expression of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Isoforms α, β and γ, Lyndee Heidecker
Gender Perceptions in Rheumatic Disease: A Secondary Analysis, Jean Heise
Community Down: The Loss of Sergeant Joe Bergeron, John Edward Helcl II
A Study on the Use of Sex, Violence, and Profanity to Increase Revenue in the Motion Picture Industry, Amanda Helget and Christina Lotton
Incredible Years Dina Dinosaur Program Evaluation, Amanda Holzapfel
Cycloaddition of an Isomuchnone Compound and Stilbene, Patrick Hovda
NMR Study of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) Reactivity toward Nucleosides of DNA, Cameron Hovey
Experiment and Analysis of a Combustion Fueled Tesla Turbine, Matthew Hudson, Nicholas Esler, Tom Happy, and Eric Schaupp
Services Provided in Residential Treatment Centers for Children, Amanda Hurlbutt, Nicole Draheim, and Eric Kuehn
The Effects of Invasion by Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) on Avian Communities and Nesting Success in Minnesota Wetlands, Emily J. Hutchins
City, State and Federal Laws Regarding Civilians' Rights in Stops and Searches in Traffic Stops, Beau Illikainen, Katelyn Fletcher, Anne Huebner, and Barrett Herrig
Utilizing Music in Speech and Language Therapy for Preschool Children and Children with Autism: A Systematic Review, Joelle Kay Johanson
Implementing a Sheltered Science Course in an Iowa High School, Erin Holt Johnson
Hegans: An Examination of the Emerging Male Vegan, Justine Ann Johnson
An Analysis of the Impact of Affirmative Action on Gender Wage Differential In the United States, Guncha Jumakuliyeva
Comparison of a Ranking and Rating Format of the 5Plus5: A Personality Measure, Kristy Lynn Jungemann
Effectiveness of Disinfectants on Dormant Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, Jessica M. Jurovich
The Effect of Renal Perfusion Pressure on the Baroreflex Response to High Blood Pressure, Tyler Kabes and Meredith Lovaas
National Museum of Iraq: Curating a New Identity, Ajay S. Kapadia
Factors that Contribute to Patient Length of Stay at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, Brenda Karch
Assessing the Effectiveness of the Community School Model in Closing the Achievement Gap for Low Income Students of Color: A Case Study, Suzanne Pauline Kelly
Effectiveness of the WhyTry Curriculum with Adults Participating in a Vocational Training Program, Erika Kern
Construction Of Autonomous Vehicle for the SparkFun Competition, Kokouvi S. Ketika
Combing Printmaking Process with Ceramic Materials, Colin J. Klimesh
Social Disorganization and Sex Offenders in Minneapolis, MN: A Socio-Spatial Analysis, Joseph Koncur
Localization of the Novel Polyglutamine Protein KIAA1946- Using A Multi Tissue Western Blot, Toni M. Kopachek
Constitutionality of Obama's Mandate, Matt Kortuem, Gihanthi De Silva, Laura Larsen, and Jon Monson
E85 Ethanol Efficiency in an Automotive Engine: Utilization of Direct Injection using General Motors EcoTec Engine, Justin Kunz, Courtney Roberts, and Jonathan Kay
The Effect of Wounding And Methyl Jasmonate on the Expression of Lipoxygenase in Soybean Leaves, Kayo Kurahashi and Minh Nhat Hoang
A Possible Screening for the Development of Uterine Cancer in Obesity, Jennifer L. Lamoreux
Fractured Identity - The Jagged Path of Diaspora in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Mistress of Spices, Lisa Lamor
A Comparison of Risk-Taking Measures, Brittany Lang
US Intervention in Russia 1918-1920: The Forgotten Mutiny, Austin Lee
Analysis of Polyglutamine Tract Length Polymorphism within the Novel Protein KIAA1946, Han Lee
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 C. Wood
Using Q-PCR To Measure Effects of Nitrogen Supplementation on the Expression of Lipoxyenase Isoenzymes in Soybeans, Hyuck Jin Lee
Employment Opportunities for Ex-offenders: An Employers’ Perspective on Hiring and Retaining Exoffenders, Sahara Leonard
Improving K-12 ELL Students' Comprehension of Academic Text, Peggy Lynn Linsmeier
The Effects of Amount of Contact, Relationship Quality, and Types of Activities on Child Social and Emotional Functioning in a Youth Mentoring Program, Dorothy Maria Lipski
Class Discovery and Prediction of Tumor with Microarray Data, Bo Liu
A Functional Analysis of Elderspeak Use by Certified Nursing Assistants in Caregiving Situations, Nathaniel Joseph Lombardi
Quantifying Sedimentary Iron Mineral Abundance with X-Ray Diffraction, Brady L. Lubenow
Suitable Locations for Photovoltaic Solar Panels at Minnesota State University, Benjamin Mackedanz
Dying Today: Perspectives of the Modern Hospice Worker, Nicholas Jay Mac Murray
What is the Level of Investment by International Students in the US in English Language Learning outside the Classroom? What are the Factors that Affect their Investment?, Youssouf Magassouba
Obesity Among Latino Adolescents: The Role of Acculturation, Paulina Manzo
Urinary Incontinence among College Athletes, Sarah Marsh and Brianna McLaughlin
An Evaluation of Factors Leading to Mentor Satisfaction, Shannon Marie Martin
Social Media Communications in Local Community Education Organizations: Researching and Implementing Social Media Communications for Rochester Community Education, Anna Marie Matetic
Empathic Development of Counselor Trainees for Difficult Clients through Film and Narrative, Kristin Elisabeth Matson
An Investigation on HIV Related Stigma to Improve HIV Prevention Efforts in North Dakota, Krissie Lynn Mayer-Guerard
A Dialog System to Supplement Student Advising, Brian McMahan
Change in Cultural Competency among Students during an Intentional Human Relations Experience, Camille McNabb and Samantha Tupy
Minnesota River Basin Flood Mapping and Impact Assessment, Willy J. Mekeel
Microvasculature of Transgenic Mouse Hearts Lacking Actin Capping Protein, Leah Michaels and Kyle Sonnabend
The Life of Spanish Noblewomen in the Secular World and Their One Alternative: The Role of the Convent in María de Zayas' Desengaños amorosos, Maria Middleton
Women Coaches in High School Sport: A National Study, Inge E. Milius
Race and Psychiatric Services in Africa, Nasra Moalim
A Study of Turkish and English Refusal Speech Acts with a Secondary Examination for Bi-Directional Language Transferrals, Morgan Jerome Moody
Assessment of Pattern Recognition Using Lasers with CMOS Imaging Arrays, Erik Morness and Dexter Jenson
Addicted Youth: The Understanding Of Smoking-Related Health Risks In Female College Students, Rebekah Agnes Ann Morris
Combating Fecal Coliform Growth with a Diluted Chlorine Bleach Solution, Steven Muir, Shaun Bulfer, Cassandra Orcutt, Maria Tiegs, and Ashley M. Veldkamp
University E-newsletters: The Implementation of Best Practices, Paula Helen Naumann
Arizona Immigration Law, Travis Nelson, David Perez, Benjamin Morgan, and Patrick Mooney
Violence Exposure, Self-Esteem and Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents, Leah Neubert
Mental Illness Diagnosis and Treatments of the Past and Present, Christopher L. Newman
Cultural Intelligence and Collective Efficacy in Virtual Team Effectiveness, Pei See Ng
