This is a collection of works authored by students at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Portfolios from 2025
Meri Abateneh Honors Portfolio, Meri Negash Abateneh
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Comparative Narratives of Women Leaders in Public Relations in Ghana and the United States of America, Adriana Kukuwaa Adu
Creation of a Dual-Fluorescence Reporter System to Assay miRNA Regulation of APOBEC3A, Tolulope D. Ajayi
Temporary Marriage in Iraq: Views and Perceptions, Zena Al Safar
Estimation of Energy Use Intensity by Space Usage at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Rocio Alvarado Ramirez
Growing Up Online: Children, Family Vlogs, and the Monetization of Childhood, Jenna Anderson
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Glioblastoma Survival., Muna Awel
Environment Mapping and GPS-Based Trailer Parking Using Low-Cost Peripheral Sensors and Post-Processing Algorithms, Connor Best
The El Mozote Massacre of 1981: Central American Human Rights and United States Cold War Policy, Abbey Botko
Effect of Exogenous Iodide Treatments After Sodium Perchlorate Exposure on Behavior and Brain Development in Zebrafish (Danio rerio), Emma Bourgeois
Her, And Other Recurring Themes, Syed Hussain Shahryar Bukhari
The Role of Thyroid Hormone Transporters Mct8 and Oatp1c1 in Cochlear Myelination and Ossicle Bone Development, Nathalia Castellanos Mejia
Allison Chaffee Honors Portfolio, Allison Chaffee
RIPPLES: An Automated Embedding Generation Algorithm for the Forward-Forward Algorithm, Spencer Connolly
Exploring Front-Line Implementers Perceptions to Inform Tier 1 PBIS Implementation Coaching, Sammi Cowger
Lucidity, Jamen Darling
Taryn Dolan Honors Portfolio, Taryn Dolan
A Vision Transformer Based Assistive System for Dermatological Diagnosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Syeda Lamima Farhat
Cultivating the Competitor: Advocacy, Competition and Education, Vanessa Fowler
Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Equity in School District Strategic Planning: From Paper to Practice to Performance, Joshua T. Fraser
Art Therapy in Social Work Practice, Laura Gebur
Laser Based Metal 3D Printer, Inura Goonawardena
Impact of High School Racial Composition on Intercultural Competence of Undergraduate Students, Ryuto Hashimoto
Embodied Affliction: Somalis’ Perception of Trauma, Ahmed M. Hassan
From Enrollment to Graduation: How Social Support Shapes Latino Educational Trajectories in Minnesota, Erick Heaney
The Art of Movement, Payton Hedderman
From "Pata Pata" to Come Back, Africa: Miriam Makeba and Her Fight Against Apartheid, 1953-1990, Maddie Heiser
Emily (Em) Hodge Honors Portfolio, Emily (Em) Hodge
The Triangle of Social Media, Mental Health, and Activism: Lessons from July 2024 Anti-Discrimination Students Movement in Bangladesh, Md Belal Hossain
Minnesota School Boards Association Communications Internship, Anna Houston
Exploring the Experiences of Collegiate Black Female Student-Athletes from a Phenomenological Perspective, Deja L. Jackson
Elephant Presence Detection for Early-Warning in Kenya: A CNN Transfer-Learning Approach, Pascaline Jerotich
What We Watch on Social Media Makes an Impact, Gracie G. Johnson
Food Porn, Amanda Jordan
A Tale of Two Kingdoms, Grace Kabliska
Machine Learning-Driven Music Genre Recognition, Redeate Kidanue
A Qualitative Examination of Special Education Directors' Beliefs Regarding Restrictive Procedures, Jennifer L. Krueger
Exploring Cultural Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review, Carly A N Kuhlman
Geochronology and Geomorphology of the Brule Spillway of Glacial Lake Duluth, Madeline Josephine Laaksonen
Sai Meghana Lakku Honors Portfolio, Sai Meghana Lakku
A Case Study on the Use of Cultural Violence and its Contribution to the Third Reich's 'Euthanasia' Program, Grace Larsen
Marcescence, Ben Liebl
House of Spirits, Kari Lutes
Critical Discourse Analysis of MeToo Activism Representation in Nepalese News Coverage: Privileged Bodies, Masculine Gaze, and Absentees Others, Grisha Mainali
Exploring Facilitators’ Experiences Addressing Students’ Needs in a Higher Education Work-Based Engineering Program, Cody D. Mann
Racial Diversity Matters: Experiences of Dental Hygienists of Color in Education and Practice, Sonika Masih
Jasmine Mata Diaz Honors Portfolio, Jasmine Mata Diaz
Personal Temporality, Theodore (Tim) Ives Messenger IV
The Rhythm of Resistance: Marginalized Bodies and Dominant Rhythmic Systems, Bilan Mire
Oltjona Muca Honors Portfolio, Oltjona Muca
Yes, those are my biological parents: Growing up Multiracial in the United States, Angie Navejas
Where the Clouds Roll By, Michael Nemer
From Gossip to Guidance: Analyzing Student Posting on Yik Yak, Mikayla Nemgar
A Place Called Home, Heidi Newbauer
Roshit Niraula Honors Portfolio, Roshit Niraula
Anne-Lyse Nono Honors Portfolio, Anne-Lyse Nono
Impact of HIV-2 ROD9 Vpx Mutations on SAMHD1 Degradation and Vpx Nuclear Trafficking, Tolulope R. Oladimeji
Challenges and Effects: A Qualitative Analysis of the Unique Challenges Faced by Black Male Care Givers in Long-term Care, Qudrat Oluwatimilehin Olufemi-Dirisu
Hybrid Agentic System for Schema-Aware NL2SQL Generation, David Omondi Onyango
Characterization of Actin Capping Protein Beta Isoform Specific Dynamics In Metastatic Cells, Etinosa Osamudiamen
Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Raspberry Pi and AI-Based Intrusion Detection System for Surveillance, Metrine Nyaboke Osiemo
Crypto Stamps and Cultural Heritage Representation: A Case Study of Ghana's Asantehene Commemorative Stamp, Henrietta Otoo
Beyond the Shadows: Unveiling the Dynamics of Gender-Based Violence in Malawi Through Advocates’ Perspectives, Sarah Temwa Padoko
Directing The Temperamentals: Exploring Identity, Activism, and Historical Resonance in LGBTQ+ Theater, Eric E. Parrish
Three Good Things and Family Process, Julia Prouty
House No. 31 and Other Stories, Nawaz Gul Qanungo
Jack Raverty Honors Portfolio, Jack Raverty
A Path to Trust: Addressing Performative Engagement and Building Authentic Relationships Between Cities and Communities, Marika Reese
Wavering Masculinities, Riley Rist
Heiniboxitittel, Harry Ritchie
Performance Evaluation of Managed Switch Configurations for Secure and Efficient PLC-Based Industrial Automation Networks, Ahmed Salama
Spectral Theory and the Gelfand Transform, Brenden Schlader
Implementing Information Literacy Practices in Curriculum, Ongelle Schroeder
Development of a SWPBIS Fidelity Tool for Front-Line Intervention Agents, Courtney A. Sowle
Tyler Steffen Honors Portfolio, Tyler Steffen
Assessing Dental Hygienist’s Use of Anxiety Reducing Practices Toward Patients with Dental Anxiety, Sara C. Steiger
Flaming Hot Queers: Queer Warmth in Forensics, Caleb Webb
Surveying Teaching Rewards for Effective Behavior Management, Maggie M. West-Johnson
Knowledge and Education of Minnesota High School Coaches Regarding the Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders in High School Athletes, Mikaela Whiteford
Developmental Expression of Thyroid Hormone Transporter Mct8 in the Murine Adrenal Gland, Kendra K. Youngberg
Pressing Matters: American Print Culture and the Development of Proto-Romanticism, Daniel Young
Mekdelawit Zergaw Honors Portfolio, Mekdelawit Zergaw
Allyson Zuleger Honors Portfolio, Allyson Zuleger
Portfolios from 2024
Carly Abelson Honors Portfolio, Carly Abelson
Tales of Dead Men, Muhammad Abu-Rub
Brooke Andel Honors Porfolio, Brooke Andel
How Marital Stress May Affect the Onset of Dementia in Older Adults, Khunza Asma
