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Conduct, Discipline, And Punishment: Representations Of Early Modern Women In Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew And Much Ado About Nothing, Madeleine E. Onderak Apr 2025

Conduct, Discipline, And Punishment: Representations Of Early Modern Women In Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew And Much Ado About Nothing, Madeleine E. Onderak

Honors Theses

In early modern England (the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries), women’s natures and preferred conduct were frequently discussed in pamphlets, essays, ballads, and conduct manuals. This research project examines how early modern women are represented in William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing and the implications of such characterizations. Early modern literature defines virtuous women as good housewives, obedient, patient, chaste, wise, and pious; they should avoid vanity and submit to men. Early modern depictions of the ideal woman were influenced by the virtues emphasized in Christianity and Classical history and mythology. Women were encouraged to …


Ethical & Effective Federal Artificial Intelligence Policy, Liam J. Row Apr 2025

Ethical & Effective Federal Artificial Intelligence Policy, Liam J. Row

Honors Theses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the defining achievement of our time, processing vast amounts of data, generating intelligent outcomes, and enhancing our efficiency. As such, AI has the potential for both great benefits and significant harms. First, I reviewed the five most significant and immediate problems posed by AI. After recognizing the problems, I conduct in-depth analysis on the current regulatory structures of the federal government. I examine seven different departments as well as certain state and international regulatory structures to determine what harms are already addressed, where the gaps exist, and where the new policy is necessary. Then, I briefly …


Experimental Investigation Of The Second-Mode Boundary-Layer Instability Over A Flat Plate With A Wavy Wall, Megan C. Sieve Apr 2025

Experimental Investigation Of The Second-Mode Boundary-Layer Instability Over A Flat Plate With A Wavy Wall, Megan C. Sieve

Honors Theses

This study experimentally investigates the effect of wavy walls on the second-mode boundary-layer instability in the hypersonic regime. The experiments were performed in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Mach-6 Ludwieg Wind Tunnel on flat-plate test articles. Two different flat-plate test articles were used: a smaller test article used in previous studies and one larger that was constructed for these specific experiments. Findings include the initial test results of the larger test article without a wavy-wall insert and results from three different wavy-wall samples taken using the smaller test article. The initial larger flat plate test results showed that the boundary-layer …


“Almond Moms” And Their Influence On College-Aged Emerging Adults: An Investigation On Eating Cognitions, Behaviors, And Psychological Wellness, Rebecca E. Sutton Apr 2025

“Almond Moms” And Their Influence On College-Aged Emerging Adults: An Investigation On Eating Cognitions, Behaviors, And Psychological Wellness, Rebecca E. Sutton

Honors Theses

The present study examines the potential psychological and behavioral impacts Almond Moms have on their college-aged children. Previous studies examining how parents influence disordered eating habits found that parental attitudes, specifically maternal attitudes, towards appearance, weight, and dieting are correlated with their children’s likelihood of engaging in disordered eating behaviors. It was hypothesized that college-aged students who report more experiences growing up with an Almond Mom will demonstrate more disordered eating habits and less positive body image. Impulsivity, socioeconomic status, and attachment were predicted to moderate the link between parental experiences and eating habits. Participants were recruited from introductory psychology …


The Correctional Responses To Covid-19: In Ohio, The U.S., And Across The Globe, Kendall E. Visco Apr 2025

The Correctional Responses To Covid-19: In Ohio, The U.S., And Across The Globe, Kendall E. Visco

Honors Theses

The United States has the largest correctional system in the world, and as a result, the system is vulnerable to various public health issues, the most recent being the COVID-19 pandemic. Correctional institutions across the country were unprepared for a pandemic of this scale, specific to supplies and regulations. As a result, tens of thousands of incarcerated individuals fell sick in outbreaks, and thousands more passed away due to complications. Regulations varied from institution to institution, and policies then and now are still unclear. To prepare for the future, understanding these policies is vital to better understand where successes and …


Electropolymerization On Ito-Coated Glass Slides Of A Series Of Π-Extended Bodipy Dyes With Redox-Active Meso-Substituents, Alexa R. Wright Apr 2025

Electropolymerization On Ito-Coated Glass Slides Of A Series Of Π-Extended Bodipy Dyes With Redox-Active Meso-Substituents, Alexa R. Wright

Honors Theses

A two-step method was used to synthesize a series of meso-carbazole and meso-pyrene boron dipyrromethene (BDP) dyes without requiring the use of catalysts or oxidizing agents. The HOMO and LUMO energies are dependent on the extent of π-conjugation associated with the pyrroles as indicated by solution spectroscopic and electrochemical studies. Solution electrochemistry of the dyes in chloroform reveal film formation onto glassy carbon electrodes. Electrolysis of chloroform solutions of the dyes using indium tin oxide as the working electrode show, using UV / vis spectroscopy, the formation of films. The BODIPY structure for two of the dyes remains intact upon …


Examining Gender And Race/Ethnicity Differences In Self-Esteem: A Birth Cohort Analysis Spanning 46 Years, Ella M. Donnelly Apr 2025

Examining Gender And Race/Ethnicity Differences In Self-Esteem: A Birth Cohort Analysis Spanning 46 Years, Ella M. Donnelly

Honors Theses

Self-esteem refers to the overall evaluation–positive or negative–that people have about themselves. Researchers have reported self-esteem to be increasing generationally among the general population. The purpose of the proposed study was to examine the association between race, gender, and self-esteem, to test whether levels of self-esteem vary based on one’s identity. Data from the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future study was analyzed to test for race and gender differences in self-esteem across generational cohorts. The Monitoring the Future Study questionnaire includes elements of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Over 120,000 responses were collected from 12th graders between 1976 and 2022. …


Investigating Macrophage Interactions With Listeria Monocytogenes Grown Under Different Conditions, Patrick J. Hurst Apr 2025

Investigating Macrophage Interactions With Listeria Monocytogenes Grown Under Different Conditions, Patrick J. Hurst

Honors Theses

Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, intracellular pathogen responsible for the deadly foodborne illness listeriosis. It is known to express different virulence factors in response to different environmental factors, influencing how the pathogen interacts with the host immune system. From food packaging to digestion, L. monocytogenes is exposed to many different environmental conditions. My honors thesis research focused on two conditions—cold storage and the presence of antimicrobial food additives—and how these conditions affect immune responses against L. monocytogenes. One of the first immune defenses that L. monocytogenes encounters in the body is the phagocytic macrophage. Macrophages can exhibit different shapes or …


Observations Of Memristive Behavior For Ba0.6Sr0.4Tio3 And Ba0.7Sr0.3Tio3 Through Iv Curve Analysis, Tristan D. Quach Apr 2025

Observations Of Memristive Behavior For Ba0.6Sr0.4Tio3 And Ba0.7Sr0.3Tio3 Through Iv Curve Analysis, Tristan D. Quach

Honors Theses

As indicated by the consistent validation of Moore’s Law, decreasing the size of electronics has been a perpetual goal for decades. Memristors have a unique way of decreasing the size of devices by performing the functions of what would normally need a group of devices. This is done by making use of the multiple states of a memristor. Additional useful qualities of memristors include ultrafast switching, low power consumption, and nonvolatile memory. There are many possible dielectrics that can be used for memristive devices, but barium-based dielectrics show promise. Sixty-forty and seventy-thirty compositions of strontium barium titanate (BST) are dielectrics …


Finals Island, University Of Dayton Apr 2025

Finals Island, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Can I pull you for a chat? Students can couple up with these Love Island-inspired events and services at Roesch Library.


Pope Francis Reflections, Eric F. Spina Apr 2025

Pope Francis Reflections, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

As we return to campus after the Easter break, we do so in the shadow of the death of PopeFrancis.


Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-04-22, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee Apr 2025

Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-04-22, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Student Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.


Four Things To Know About Pope Francis, University Of Dayton Apr 2025

Four Things To Know About Pope Francis, University Of Dayton

News Releases

From being the first pope to select the name Francis to how he’ll be remembered, here are four things to know about Pope Francis.


The Art Of The Egg, Nicole Burkett Apr 2025

The Art Of The Egg, Nicole Burkett

Marian Library Blog Archive

As you enjoy dyeing or painting hard-boiled eggs or stuffing candy into colorful plastic eggs, ponder the significance of the egg in Easter traditions.


Skyline Views & Career Moves, University Of Dayton Apr 2025

Skyline Views & Career Moves, University Of Dayton

School of Business Administration Blog

From the trading floors of Chicago to the boardrooms of New York City, students from the Davis Center for Portfolio Management are taking their education far beyond the classroom.


2025-04-17 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee Apr 2025

2025-04-17 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

ECAS Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.


Jane Goodall's Integration Of Science And Spirituality, Estella Elpers Apr 2025

Jane Goodall's Integration Of Science And Spirituality, Estella Elpers

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

As our final project for my ENG 198 class, we were asked to write a paper that related to the courses theme of "Faith and Reason." I decided to choose the prompt of reporting on a scientist who maintained a spiritual connection in their life. After some initial research, I decided to focus on Jane Goodall and how her scientific discoveries were impacted by her religion.


Hunger And Holy Satiety, Mason P. Hennessy Apr 2025

Hunger And Holy Satiety, Mason P. Hennessy

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

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Where Did Evil Come From?, Addison Voelker Apr 2025

Where Did Evil Come From?, Addison Voelker

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

In this essay I analyzed a section of Confessions by St. Augustine. This essay summarizes Augustine's quest for the origins of evil and his developing relationship with God. In the conclusion I put myself in Augustine's shoes and address my own quest for the origin of evil.


Glaucon On Justice And Injustice, Gabriel N. Espinosa Apr 2025

Glaucon On Justice And Injustice, Gabriel N. Espinosa

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This paper concerns Plato's The Republic and Glaucon's conversations with Socrates within it. These involve the concepts of justice and injustice, and Glaucon arguing that justice and injustice are two sides of the same coin, and that in the end, the just will commit injustice when push comes to shove. I first covered a brief overview of Plato and The Republic, his life, and the characters within it, along with explaining Glaucon's viewpoint. Afterwards I chose to explain the definition of various words and phrases used by Glaucon in the course of their debate, and a summary of the …


Mothers Among The Stars: Unveiling The Complexities Of Princess Rosalina’S Maternal Role And Her Place In The Maternal Archetype, Johnathan D. Lehmann Apr 2025

Mothers Among The Stars: Unveiling The Complexities Of Princess Rosalina’S Maternal Role And Her Place In The Maternal Archetype, Johnathan D. Lehmann

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

The assignment was to write a 6-8 page research paper that incorporates ideas of family in some way. I decided to write about Princess Rosalina from the Super Mario Franchise because of the maternal role she plays in the series. To create this paper, I synthesized information from multiple sources on family psychology and various Nintendo games to validate my argument. The Super Mario franchise (and the gaming industry at large) has a history of representing female characters through overexaggerated and harmful depictions, such as hyper sexualization and extreme helplessness. My desire to write about this topic increased when I …


Was Machiavelli /J Or /Srs? | A Summary As To How The Different Lenses Of Machiavelli's Prince Can Be Read, Tiffany M. Doyle Apr 2025

Was Machiavelli /J Or /Srs? | A Summary As To How The Different Lenses Of Machiavelli's Prince Can Be Read, Tiffany M. Doyle

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

My writing for this project was mainly fueled by an internet phenomenon back in 2020-21 where people would use tone indicators in messages to let others know if they were being genuine, joking, sarcastic, etc. My process of writing consisted listening to music, classical so lyrics wouldn't be distracting, as a way to stay focused and to also help fuel some passion within my writing. When a song would roll into a heavy crescendo, I would write in a more firm tone, and when the song would relax, I would take a more smooth approach.


The Urgent Need For Environmental Literacy, Rose Olson Apr 2025

The Urgent Need For Environmental Literacy, Rose Olson

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Within my English 200 course I was taught not only how to write an Op-Ed essay, but how to write one effectively. Over the course of a few weeks my professor provided me with resources on the best way to structure essays of this sort and ways to enhance our writing for any audience to follow. Learning how to write about my own opinion on a topic, as well as encompassing research and educational aspects within the essay was very interesting and useful. Being able to write about something I am passionate about, express my opinion, and educate my reader …


Disconnected Connections, Becket Nash Apr 2025

Disconnected Connections, Becket Nash

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This long and arduous process began during the second week of classes when Dr. Rahman had us identify and describe an obstacle to the common good. I first thought about writing on wars and conflict, but later switched to something a little closer to home: relationships, namely how cell phones can impede our ability to form and maintain them. We were then tasked with writing a research proposal, an annotated bibliography, and a summary of peer-reviewed research. Through all of this, I looked over dozens of documents and articles learning all I could about cell phone addiction. I first created …


Paving Pathways To Legal Status: The Necessary Response To The U.S. Labor Shortage, John J. Arthur Apr 2025

Paving Pathways To Legal Status: The Necessary Response To The U.S. Labor Shortage, John J. Arthur

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

For this final research paper, I was instructed to explore some dimension of a theme/issue that emerges in the stories of American writer Flannery O'Connor. Based on my reading of O'Connor's short story The Displaced Person, I chose the theme of immigrant labor in the United States in the broader context of the U.S. labor shortage. Through hours of research in Roesch Library and the guidance of librarian Jason Wardell, I built an annotated bibliography that became the framework for my paper. My paper advocates for the reform of pathways towards legal status for immigrant laborers, which can ultimately foster …


Disney Movies: Harmful Or Harmless?, Maria K. Kozal Apr 2025

Disney Movies: Harmful Or Harmless?, Maria K. Kozal

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

I wrote this essay in my ENG198 writing seminar in the fall semester of my first year at Dayton. In this class, we were prompted to write a research paper examining an issue surrounding gender. As a woman who has been impacted by gender roles through the media portrayed to me, I immediately knew I wanted this to be my subject of research. I dedicated hours to reading many different scholarly articles about how the gender roles presented in the media impacts a child's understanding of gender roles. I wrote several drafts of this essay, participated in peer revisions, and …


Beyond Pink And Blue: Rethinking Gendered Parental Roles, Paige Kairis Apr 2025

Beyond Pink And Blue: Rethinking Gendered Parental Roles, Paige Kairis

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

The writing process for this project required a lot of creative thinking and research, as I aimed to create a detailed and unique addition to the conversation surrounding gendered parental roles. I started by thinking of my own personal experiences with the issue, which served as a spark for the direction I chose to take my paper. I then went on to sort through prior research on the subject, choosing sources that best aligned with my vision for the project. To take the project a step further, I then conducted and inserted my own research, which involved a personal interview …


The Lessons Behind The Bedtime Story, Rachel Roell Apr 2025

The Lessons Behind The Bedtime Story, Rachel Roell

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This paper discusses the influence that picture books can have on perceptions of gender and societal expectations, first for children and later for adults. Elementary literature has become a controversial topic in recent years, as censorship has increased. There is a serious fear that children have ineffective and even harmful role models for their gender. I studied how picture books—for both young readers and the adults they will inevitably grow into—have lasting positive and negative impacts on how individuals perceive gender in relation to society and themselves. I evaluated scholarly sources, many of which involved studies that showed how children …


The Refutation And Affirmation Of Gender Roles In Disney's 2017 Beauty And The Beast, Ashley Meyer Apr 2025

The Refutation And Affirmation Of Gender Roles In Disney's 2017 Beauty And The Beast, Ashley Meyer

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

My writing process began with research. I looked into what topic I would like to discuss in relation to our project requirements of analyzing a fairytale movie. I knew that I wanted to dissect Disney's 2017 Beauty and the Beast movie so I moved forward with research on traditional gender roles that are present in the movie. Throughout my writing process I was able to receive feedback from my peers about each section of my writing. After a rough draft was finished I went back and reworked a couple paragraphs to make it flow better. I finished by submitting to …


Exploring The Impact Of Echo Chambers On Modern American Polarization, Alex Burkhardt Apr 2025

Exploring The Impact Of Echo Chambers On Modern American Polarization, Alex Burkhardt

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This submission is a research report I wrote for my English 198 class. The topic of the report was "Obstacles to the Common Good." I originally wanted to write about the impact of presidential debates on increased political polarization, but my research led me discover a much more pressing issue facing our nation. After months of careful research and peer review, I arrived at the final product which you see today.