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Maharrey, Cynthia Saddler, B. 1969 (Fa 1359), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Maharrey, Cynthia Saddler, B. 1969 (Fa 1359), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1359. Student folk studies project titled “The Intersection of Yesteryear Farming and the Eco/Org Healthy Food Movement” which includes an interview with Jerald Anderson “Jerry” Hicks by Cynthia Saddler Maharrey about farming in Fleming County, Kentucky. Project includes an audio interview, PowerPoint presentation, and color photographs related to Hicks and his farm. The interview is archived in the WKU Sound Archives.
Impact Of Remembering Vs. Knowing On Strength Of Belief In Neuromyths, Kailee Jackola
Impact Of Remembering Vs. Knowing On Strength Of Belief In Neuromyths, Kailee Jackola
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
As technology advances, misinformation can be spread easier than ever before. Many things the general public believe to be true are either completely false or contradict research findings. However, many people are not willing to give up their belief in false information, even if there is evidence to refute it. Neuromyths are a particular type of widespread misinformation involving incorrect beliefs about brain function (e.g., people can be either left-or right brained). Understanding the origins of neuromyths is important, because it may relate to the strength of individuals’ belief in these myths. Therefore, it is important to determine whether remembering …
Allen, Patricia Ann (Fa 1333), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Allen, Patricia Ann (Fa 1333), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1333. Campbellsville College student folk studies project titled “Mountain Lion Stories,” which includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of mountain lion legends in Jefferson County, Alabama and Clay County, Kentucky. Sheets include a brief description of the legend, and informant’s name, location, and place of birth.
Dyer, Susan Joan (Spear) (Fa 1326), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Dyer, Susan Joan (Spear) (Fa 1326), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project FA 1326. Student folk studies project titled “’Sengin’: Cultivation of an Endangered Species” about growing and harvesting ginseng in Williamson County, Tennessee. Photos include the growing stages of the ginseng plant, the harvesting process, and related tools.
Steenbergen, Joel (Fa 1325), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Steenbergen, Joel (Fa 1325), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1325. Student folk studies project titled “Ginseng: The Wonder of the World,” about the history and folklore of ginseng in the United States, its uses, the harvesting process and tools.
Barnes, Mada (Fa 1317), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Barnes, Mada (Fa 1317), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1317. Paper titled "Farming Lore" by Mada Barnes for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Barnes provides brief farming lore collected chiefly from farmers in the Monroe County, Kentucky area. Some categories include: Chickens and eggs, Cattle, Snakes, Hunting and fishing... Informant names are provided and sometimes an address.
Hart County Foodways (Fa 1291), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hart County Foodways (Fa 1291), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1291. Collection of projects conducted by students for Dr. Ann Ferrell's 2018 fieldwork class. Projects address traditional and contemporary foodways practices throughout Hart County, Kentucky.
Edens, William Jeptha, 1898-1969 - Relating To (Sc 3404), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Edens, William Jeptha, 1898-1969 - Relating To (Sc 3404), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3404. Report of an interview conducted by WKU student Mary Helen Jenkins of William J. Edens, a former WKU agriculture professor and Arkansas State College president who was then serving as attaché with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The interview discusses his education and career, particularly as an agricultural advisor overseas.
Nunn, Louie Broady, 1924-2004 (Sc 3405), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Nunn, Louie Broady, 1924-2004 (Sc 3405), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3405. Letter, 25 October 1971, to “Fellow Kentuckian” from Kentucky Governor Louie B. Nunn. Preparing to leave office, he provides a report on his administration’s accomplishments with respect to agriculture in the state. Much of the detail is set out in a report to Nunn from the Commissioner of Agriculture that is included with the letter.
Harper, Laura (Fa 1277), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Harper, Laura (Fa 1277), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1277. Student paper titled “Beliefs, Planting and Weather Signs, and Place Names” in which Laura Harper gathers together a number of practices and ideas based on traditional folklore wisdom. Harper collected the information from family members and neighbors. The paper includes handwritten note cards arranged by theme.
Optimal Control Theory And Estimation Of Parameters In A Differential Equation Model For Patients With Lupus, Peter Agaba
Optimal Control Theory And Estimation Of Parameters In A Differential Equation Model For Patients With Lupus, Peter Agaba
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
System Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects many parts of the body including skin, joints, kidneys, brains and other organs. Lupus Nephritis (LN) is a disease caused by SLE. Given the complexity of LN, we establish an optimal treatment strategy based on a previously developed mathematical model.For our thesis work, the model variables are: Immune Complexes (I), Pro-inflammatory mediators (P), Damaged tissue (D), and Anti-inflammatory mediators (A). The analysis in this research project focuses on analyzing therapeutic strategies to control damage using both parameter estimation techniques (integration of data to quantify any uncertainties associated with …
Aaron, Phillip Reeves (Fa 1247), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Aaron, Phillip Reeves (Fa 1247), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1247. Student paper titled “The Scarevenger Hunt” in which Phil R. Aaron documents the use of scarecrows throughout Adair County. By using an ad in the local newspaper, a radio ad, and a telephone book, Aaron was able to interview residents about their connections, traditions, and beliefs surrounding the construction, decoration, and implementation of scarecrows. The paper contains photographs of various scarecrows, hand drawn illustrations of charts and data sets, and maps of the research area.
Ua84 Sigma Chi, Wku Archives
Ua84 Sigma Chi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the WKU chapter of Sigma Xi.
Ua66/6/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Administration, Wku Archives
Ua66/6/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Administration, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the administration of the Biology Department.
Ua66/6/3/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Student Organizations Biology Club, Wku Archives
Ua66/6/3/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Student Organizations Biology Club, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the Biology Club.
Ua66/6/3/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Student Organizations Beta Beta Beta, Wku Archives
Ua66/6/3/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Student Organizations Beta Beta Beta, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the Beta Beta Beta Club.
Ua100/1/1 Rural Training School Administration, Wku Archives
Ua100/1/1 Rural Training School Administration, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
No abstract provided.
Ua66/6/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Publications, Wku Archives
Ua66/6/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Biology Publications, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Publications created by and about Biology.
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Allied organizations associated with the Nursing Department including the Kentucky Partnership for Farm Family Health & Safety.