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European Integration And The Expansion Of The European Union: Identity Formation In Europe, Aaron P. Boesenecker
European Integration And The Expansion Of The European Union: Identity Formation In Europe, Aaron P. Boesenecker
Honors Theses
The states of Europe and the European Union are facing one of the greatest challenges since the founding of the European Community in the 1950s. The collapse of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War have served to strengthen the position of the European Union as a guarantor of democracy, peace, and fundamental human rights in Europe. However, crises such as the Balkan conflicts of recent years have also exposed inherent weaknesses in the Union's ability to respond to the changing international environment. As the Amsterdam Treaty entered into effect on 1 May 1999, the EU marked a …
A Study On The Relationship Between Eggshell Color, Egg Specific Gravity, And The Cuticle Of The Eggs Of Broiler Breeds, Byron Anthony Connor
A Study On The Relationship Between Eggshell Color, Egg Specific Gravity, And The Cuticle Of The Eggs Of Broiler Breeds, Byron Anthony Connor
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study On The Relationship Between Eggshell Color And Eggshell Quality In Commercial Broiler Breeders, Lawrence Hatten Iii
A Study On The Relationship Between Eggshell Color And Eggshell Quality In Commercial Broiler Breeders, Lawrence Hatten Iii
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No abstract provided.
Power And Paradox In The Trickster Figure, Jacob D. Campbell
Power And Paradox In The Trickster Figure, Jacob D. Campbell
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No abstract provided.
Cinematic Interpretations Of Katharina In William Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew, Nicole K. Kirkham
Cinematic Interpretations Of Katharina In William Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew, Nicole K. Kirkham
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No abstract provided.
Women And Work: An Analysis Of The Sociological And Historical Trends Of Maternity Leave Policies In The U.S., Gina M. Schrader
Women And Work: An Analysis Of The Sociological And Historical Trends Of Maternity Leave Policies In The U.S., Gina M. Schrader
Honors Theses
This paper presents an analysis of maternity rights and regulations within the context of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993. First, I will define the legislation while observing the sociological and historical significance of the legislation. Second, I will analyze maternity leave policies of the modern working environment and address the increasing involvement of women within the workforce. Finally, I will examine the needs that are unmet within current policies and the possible alternatives.
Sealion Postponed: Hitler And The Invasion Of Britain, Kenneth Alan Millard
Sealion Postponed: Hitler And The Invasion Of Britain, Kenneth Alan Millard
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Methods And Techniques For Production Of Genetically Modified Maize At Monsanto Global Seed, Michelle Renee Mcgehee
Methods And Techniques For Production Of Genetically Modified Maize At Monsanto Global Seed, Michelle Renee Mcgehee
Honors Theses
The development of transgenic plants for agricultural purposes consumes much time and energy but is well worth the battle. From the laboratory perspective, hours are spent trying to force plant cells to uptake new DNA. Several methods are available for this practice, including Ti-plasmid mediated transformation, microprojectile bombardment, and electroporation. Each method depends primarily on the organism one wishes to transform. Once the gene of interest has been inserted, the seed from these transgenic plants goes to pilot stations to be grown in nurseries and yield production fields and tested for resistance against many elements. The final product is put …
The Rest Of The Story: A Reflection On Extracurriculars During Intern Teaching, Barnaby Pung
The Rest Of The Story: A Reflection On Extracurriculars During Intern Teaching, Barnaby Pung
Honors Theses
I decided to title my thesis The Rest of the Story, because of the radio personality Paul Harvey. His radio show "The Rest of the Story" is a commentary that reflects on many current issues as well as past occurrences and public personalities. In one of his most famous segments he will tell a story about a person's life and not reveal who the individual is until the end This tidbit of little known information is what the rest of the story actually is. It is the inside scoop, that little extra that is often difficult to find. That is …
Distributed Chess Game Using Java And Rmi, Christopher M. Jaynes
Distributed Chess Game Using Java And Rmi, Christopher M. Jaynes
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Fetal And Placental Development In Ghr-Ko Mice, Danyel R. Wernsing
Fetal And Placental Development In Ghr-Ko Mice, Danyel R. Wernsing
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Lessons Learned About Education And Training From Select Socrates Dialogues, Tabitha M. Barsky
Lessons Learned About Education And Training From Select Socrates Dialogues, Tabitha M. Barsky
Honors Theses
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, "Men of genius are often dull and inert in society; as the blazing meteor, when it descends to earth, is only a stone." This thought correlates to the well quoted phrase, "Looks can be deceiving." This idea is one which applies to many disciplines. Pertaining to this essay it demonstrates to us that the stone, although old and discarded, can possibly represent something much greater than is seen. When applied to philosophy, words that are old, silting dead on a page, may prove astounding when reexamined. The Socrates dialogues by Plato, can certainly be seen by …
Production Of An Improved Vector For Synthesis And Purification Of Eukaryotic Transcription Factors (Gal4-Vp16, Gal4-Ad And Gal4-D), Pedro Oyarbide Valencia
Production Of An Improved Vector For Synthesis And Purification Of Eukaryotic Transcription Factors (Gal4-Vp16, Gal4-Ad And Gal4-D), Pedro Oyarbide Valencia
Honors Theses
The main goal in conducting this series of experiments is to accomplish the construction of an expression vector that contains the coding regions for the GAL4 series transcription factors. This expression vector should possess special characteristics including a histidine tag that helps to easily locate the vector. The other main characteristic is a T7 promoter that allows for a high induction level upon addition of IPTG. The original pET21d expression vector was used in these experiments because it possesses these two intrinsic features. A sub-cloning process of the coding regions of the GAL4 series transcription factors (GAL4-AD, GAL4-D and GAL4-VP16) …
Surveying And Mapping Devil's Kitchen Lake, Williamson County, Illinois, Joseph Thomas Figarelli
Surveying And Mapping Devil's Kitchen Lake, Williamson County, Illinois, Joseph Thomas Figarelli
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Non-Traditional Success: Steps To Follow When You Return To College, Lynn Callaly
Non-Traditional Success: Steps To Follow When You Return To College, Lynn Callaly
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
The Binding Of Fluorophores To Beta-Cyclodextrin Derivatives, Kellie J. Forrestall
The Binding Of Fluorophores To Beta-Cyclodextrin Derivatives, Kellie J. Forrestall
Honors Theses
β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a seven-unit cyclic sugar molecule with a toroidal shape, a hydrophilic exterior and a hydrophobic cavity. It has been suggested that pyrene (P) forms a 2:1 (P(β-CD)2) complex with β-CD, where pyrene lies in-between the two wider rims of the β-CD. We examined this hypothesis by comparing the spectral properties of pyrene in the presence of substituted β-CDs. These properties include the shape and lifetime of pyrene fluorescence and the effect on pyrene fluorescence of added iodide quencher and alcohol. The derivatives studied included those with substituents only on the narrow rim, and those with substitution on …
The Characterization Of Methylene-Blue-Doped Sol Gels And The Development Of A Fluorenscence-Based Fiber-Optic Sensor For Sulfite, Tara K. Morcone
The Characterization Of Methylene-Blue-Doped Sol Gels And The Development Of A Fluorenscence-Based Fiber-Optic Sensor For Sulfite, Tara K. Morcone
Honors Theses
The purpose of this research was to develop a fiber-optic sensor for sulfite via immobilizing Methylene Blue (MB) within a sol-gel matrix. MB is a redox-indicating dye. In the oxidized form, the dye is a blue color, but reduction causes a change to the colorless, leuco form. This property is advantageous for the detection of reducing agents, such as sulfite. In solution, leuco-MB reverts to its blue form in the presence of an oxidizing agent. The method of MB immobilization is through the use of sol gels. The environment of a sol gel is chemically inert and small analytes can …
The Dynamic Interactions Of Actin Stress Fibers And Microtubutes, Daniel Jason Kelmanovich
The Dynamic Interactions Of Actin Stress Fibers And Microtubutes, Daniel Jason Kelmanovich
Honors Theses
The regulation of actin stress fibers (SF) are linked to the stability of microtubule (M1) structures. The exact method of interaction is not understood. To study the interaction, live cells containing fluorescent α-actinin were observed and treated with MT perturbing drugs as well as ATP-depletion. These treatments affect the stability of the microtubules and stress fibers respectively. A plasmid coding for fluorescent tubulin was also inserted into these cells to aid in observing both the MTs and SFs simultaneously. The observation relies on fluorescent microscopy and digital imaging. By observing the changes in the MTs and SFs in live cells, …
The Polymerization Of Aniline On Transition-Metal Cation Exchanged Hectorite Films, Charity Mcmanaman
The Polymerization Of Aniline On Transition-Metal Cation Exchanged Hectorite Films, Charity Mcmanaman
Honors Theses
Inorganic-organic materials often exhibit enhanced flexibility and thermal stability over their individual inorganic and organic precursors. We are studying the polymerization of organic aniline monomers on inorganic hectorite clay thin film supports. Previous research has shown that aniline polymerizes on the surface and intergallery regions of Cu(II)-exchanged hectorite films. We have synthesized a library of first row transition-metal exchanged hectorite thin film hosts and are probing the effects of the different transition metal cations on aniline polymerization. We have used infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and digital photography to characterize the extent of aniline polymerization on the films. Utilizing the transition …
A Theoretical Investigation Into The Role Of Central Bank Independence In The Recent East Asian Financial Crisis Of 1997-1998, Brian Mcmahon
A Theoretical Investigation Into The Role Of Central Bank Independence In The Recent East Asian Financial Crisis Of 1997-1998, Brian Mcmahon
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study Of Customer Satisfaction With Products And Services Offered By The Bernhard Center, Heidi L. Haskins, Dana Hasselback, Kimberly Heffel, Dean Seales, Amanda Wartchow
A Study Of Customer Satisfaction With Products And Services Offered By The Bernhard Center, Heidi L. Haskins, Dana Hasselback, Kimberly Heffel, Dean Seales, Amanda Wartchow
Honors Theses
The purpose of this report was to conduct research for the Bernhard Center. The objective was to determine student and faculty/staff perceptions of the Bernhard Center. It also served to facilitate possible suggestions for ways to renovate or replace existing areas with facilities that better serve the population of Western Michigan University. The Bernhard Center is a popular place on campus for WMU students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members to eat, study, hold meetings and events, and socialize. In an effort to maintain or increase the appeal of the Bernhard Center among these groups, while at the …
Cyborg Identity And The Destabilization Of Epistemological Boundaries In Thomas Pynchon’S V. And Gravity’S Rainbow, Scott Kaufman
Cyborg Identity And The Destabilization Of Epistemological Boundaries In Thomas Pynchon’S V. And Gravity’S Rainbow, Scott Kaufman
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Control Of Cell Shape And Elongation: The Mreb Protein Of Escherichia Coli., Jason Gioia
Control Of Cell Shape And Elongation: The Mreb Protein Of Escherichia Coli., Jason Gioia
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study On The Multiple Effects Of Egg Shell Color On Egg And Chick Characteristics In Commercial Broiler Breeders, Kirk Martin Vitry
A Study On The Multiple Effects Of Egg Shell Color On Egg And Chick Characteristics In Commercial Broiler Breeders, Kirk Martin Vitry
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Preliminary Determination Of The Number Of Β-1, 3-Glucanase Isoforms And Their Cumulative Activity In The Leaves Of The Strawberry Plant, Maria F. Chen
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Legal Perspectives Of The Student Media, Kristi D. Husher
Legal Perspectives Of The Student Media, Kristi D. Husher
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Sex Education Classes On The Hiv/Aids-Related Attitudes And Behaviors Of Adolescent Women, Imelda Reyes-Phetteplace
A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Sex Education Classes On The Hiv/Aids-Related Attitudes And Behaviors Of Adolescent Women, Imelda Reyes-Phetteplace
Honors Theses
Twenty adolescent women using services at the Kalamazoo County Family Planning Clinic were interviewed using a protocol developed by the student investigator. Their responses were analyzed for themes and patterns. The majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV/AIDS and were using condoms on a consistent basis. Using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the theoretical framework, suggestions were made to help improve area school programs such as practicing role-play during class and offering more classes in greater detail. Many of the adolescents recommended having more classes offered in school that cover the topics of STDs and health education in …
The Takings Clause: A Historical And Developmental Analysis, Matthew T. Newton
The Takings Clause: A Historical And Developmental Analysis, Matthew T. Newton
Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Body Image And Sexual Attitudes: A Comparison Of Ethnicity And Gender, Melody A. Scheriger
Body Image And Sexual Attitudes: A Comparison Of Ethnicity And Gender, Melody A. Scheriger
Honors Theses
Objective: To further understand the relationship between body image and sexual attitudes among men and women, whites and nonwhites, an exploratory study was conducted on undergraduate students. Method: Participating in this study was 305 females and 184 males, among the participants were 110 African Americans and 379 Caucasians. The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), which measures body image, and the Sexual Attitudes scale, which measures sexual attitudes, was distributed in a questionnaire to students (Brown, Cash, & Mikulka, 1990; Hendrick & Hendrick, 1987). Results: Significant differences were found among both women and men, and African Americans and Caucasians. Women were …
Chasing The Sublime, Alexis E. Holle