At Minnesota State University, Mankato, every graduate student completes a capstone for their program. Most programs include a thesis/dissertation or alternative plan paper (APP) option, but many programs provide other capstone opportunities.

Beginning in 2009, graduate students at Minnesota State University, Mankato could elect to have their alternative plan paper, thesis, dissertation or other capstone project made available online through a digital collection platform provided by Library Services. In 2014, these electronic submissions or ETDs were transferred into the Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects collection in Cornerstone, the University's new institutional repository.

The development of this collection is ongoing as graduate students continue to elect to provide digital copies of their graduate theses, dissertations or other capstone projects to Cornerstone. If you are a former Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate student and wish to include your work in Cornerstone, please contact us .

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Documents From 2023

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An Exploration of Differences in Perceptions of Gerotranscendent Behaviors Between Younger and Older Adults, Gabrielle E. Anderson

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Production Stage Management for A Christmas Carol, Jenna Atherton

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Stress Levels of Bisexual Individuals in Mixed-Orientation Relationships, Amanda Bartley

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Languishing without a Human Touch: Directing In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play, Sarah Belfrage Honerman

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A Mixed Method Comparison: Instruction in Undergraduate Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Contemporary Dance Classes, Aditi Bheda

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Above and Below, Kristen Brown

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fourpaintingSomedrawingsandaprintbehindapillar, Sam R. Brown

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Queer Void: Autoethnographic Notes on Queer Melancholy and Transgender Shame, Lake Davis

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Developing a Standardized GIS Model Capable of Identifying Areas to Implement Wind Power Generation Infrastructure, Namidu Vishwanath De Silva

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Investigating miRNA Regulation of the Human APOBEC3 Enzymes, William Dietrich

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Professional Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Corrie Eggimann

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Determining the Quality of the Evidence Base for Incremental Rehearsal, Emily K. Fischer

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Identifying Barriers to Dental Care Among Hispanics in Southwest Minnesota, Lissette Garza

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From “The Loss of the Innocents” to “Crisis Actors”: Media Portrayal of Rampage School Shootings From 1998-2021, Justice E. Greene

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Development of a Permanent Magnet Spherical Motor with 3 Degrees of Freedom, Eric T. Hanson

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Seasonal Starch Allocation in Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) Harvested from Lake Koronis, MN, and Development of Non-Chemical Management Recommendations, Alyssa M. Haram

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Utility Lines, Carolyn Hartwell

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Location of the Fibronectin Binding Domain on the Fibronectin Attachment Protein of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis, Chrissy Rose Hattery

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“My work doesn’t need to be perfect as long as the effort is there”: A Case Study of Multilingual Student Perceptions of Labor-Based Grading Contracts in the First-Year Writing Classroom, Allison M. Hosman

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Celebrity, Music, and Public Persona: A Case Study of Taylor Swift, Elaina K.M. Junes

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Removing Barriers and Establishing Gender and Sexuality Alliances in Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of GSA Advisor Experiences, Maxwell L. Keller

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Studying and Troubleshooting Lubricity Test on Pressure Wire X Proximal and Distal Coatings, Usama A. Khan

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Family Caregiving of the Elderly in the U.S. and Nepal, Barsha Kharel

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The Phenomenon of Academic Advisor Training at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: A Quantitative Descriptive Research Study, Sara Leigh

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Partisan Selective Exposure on Social Media During the 2020 Presidential Election, Grayce Lemon

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Age-Related Microaggressions: A Follow-Up Descriptive Study, Hannah M. Lewis

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Public Perceptions of Exonerees’ Deservingness of Compensation and Expungement, Elizabeth Jeanne Lopez

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Clowns, Fools, and Killers: An Exploration of Horror, Comedy, and Madness Through the Roles of Murderer 2 and Sir Richard Ratcliffe in William Shakespeare's Richard III, R J. Magee

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Above & Below, Kelly N. Munson

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Marketing Ploy or Mental Health Crisis? An Analysis of Fan Responses to Celebrity Narratives, Kayla M. Ostrander

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Teacher-Led Active Classroom Breaks to Improve Student On-Task Behavior: A Dose-Response Study, Abbey M. Riese

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Creating the Role of Richard III for Richard III, Travis Grey Robertson

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APOBEC3 Regulation by Thyroid Hormone, Michelle Santiago

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Graduate Student Awareness of Student Services, Shayla Schumacher

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Teaching Culture in the Argentinian EFL Classroom: Beliefs, Practice and Challenges, María Mercedes Sempé

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Wonderland, Mai Tran

Documents From 2022

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Investigating the Effectiveness of the Positive Reinforcement Components of Tootling, Kennedi J. Alstead

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A Socio-Historical Analysis of the Dynamics of Genocide in Bosnia 1992-1995: Forces Contributing to the Continuation of Genocide, Lejla Alvarez

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Functional Trade-Offs Between Terrestrial and Aquatic Locomotion in the Amphibious Fish Kryptolebias marmoratus, Erik Axlid

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Perceptions of Faculty and Administration on the Value of Service-Learning in the Tenure and Promotion Process at a Public Midwestern University, Odbayar Batsaikhan

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Mapping Log Pd/Cu Ratios in Vulcan and Investigation into the Origin of the Magenta Zone in the NorthMet Deposit: Hoyt Lakes Minnesota, USA, Paige M. C. M. Bauer

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Decolonizing the Map: Indigenous Maps and GIS, Henry Osborne Beimers

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Creating the Role of Myra Arundel in Hay Fever, Morgan Benson

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Important Aspects to Women’s Re-Integration: Positive Influences on Women’s Reentry Experience After Being Released from Prison, Sarah A. Benson

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Pathways Towards an Engineering Baccalaureate Degree - Critical Incidents and Factors Leading Students to Choose Community College: A Phenomenological Study, Joan Zitur Carter

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Environmental Effects on Biomass Allocation and Small Plot Evaluations of Aquatic Pesticides for Control of Nitellopsis obtusa (Starry Stonewort) Collected from Lake Koronis in Stearns County, Minnesota, Patrick J. Carver

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Employee Satisfaction and Perceptions of Organizational Leadership Accountability, Caroline M. Clancy

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The Perspective of Black Male Middle School and High School Students in a Mentoring Program, Quennel W. Cooper

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The Assessment of Emergency Preparedness Among University Students, Arliah Cox

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Examining the Effects of an Online Social Skills Program Targeting Emotional Regulation Skills for a Young Adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Single Case Study., Danielle Curtis

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Satanists’ Sexual Self-Concept, Samuel Danielson

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Tangible Transformation: Change in Intangible Times, Rhonda R. Dass

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The Effectiveness of a Caregiver Delivered Phonics Intervention for At-Risk Students, Iwalani Dela Paz-Miller

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Navigating Culture in the Home, Church, School, and Community: Norwegian American Youth in Norman County, Minnesota, 1870-1925, Brianna Rose DeValk

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Stress Coping Responses of Undergraduate University Students Prior to & Since the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Kaylee Diefenderfer

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Function and expression of ribonucleotide reductase-encoding genes in Flavobacterium johnsoniae, Hunter Scott Doheny

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A Soft-Switched Three-Port DC-DC Converter for a PV/ Battery System, Mohamedelfatih Dosa

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The Expression of Satanist Identity: Does Visible Identification of Satanism Predict Discrimination and Depression?, Allyson Dudley

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Best Practices of Teaching Public Speaking Online, Sally Dufner

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Geographic Trends of Terrorist Attacks and Active Shooter Scenarios Perpetrated Inside U.S. Military Installations and Facilities, 1970-2019, Aaron James Ebbenga

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Precision Machining of Polymer Matrix Composites, Victor Martinez Polanco

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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

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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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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

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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