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Boyd, John Allen, 1938?-2017 (Sc 3394), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3394. Poems written by John Allen Boyd, a WKU graduate, teacher, and resident of Louisville, Kentucky. One collection is bound in pamphlet form and inscribed to WKU faculty member Frances Richards; others are included, with commentary, in a graduate project entitled “Experiments in Verse and Poetry” and written for an advanced composition class at WKU.

On Their Way To Mission, Lianne Zilke

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

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Hydrated Sulfate Clusters So42–(H2o)N (N = 1–40): Charge Distribution Through Solvation Shells And Stabilization, Maksim Kulichenko, Nikita Fedik, Konstantin V. Bozhenko, Alexander I. Boldyrev

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Investigations of inorganic anion SO₄^2– interactions with water are crucial for understanding the chemistry of its aqueous solutions. It is known that the isolated SO₄^2– dianion is unstable, and three H₂O molecules are required for its stabilization. In the current work, we report our computational study of hydrated sulfate clusters SO₄^2–(H₂O)_n (n = 1–40) in order to understand the nature of stabilization of this important anion by water molecules. We showed that the most significant charge transfer from dianion SO₄^2– to H₂O takes …

Drag Show, 2019, Psu Prism (Gsa)

Drag Show

Photographs from the annual Drag Show put on by PRISM (now GSA) in 2019 featuring Drag Queens from Joplin, MO and student performers in the U-Club.

Foster Miller Awarded Excellence In Teaching Award, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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"The Crescent" Student Newspaper, April 17, 2019, George Fox University Archives

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper

The Student Newspaper of George Fox University.

The Epistemic And Psychological Mechanisms Perpetuating Racism Within The Criminal Justice System, Danielle Walker

Theses

Abstract

Many attempts have been made by philosophers, political activists, psychologists, historians, social advocates, and others to explain the mechanisms at play in the perpetuation and resulting manifestations of systemic and institutional racism. On one side of the debate there lies a theory that there is an epistemic failure at the root of racial bias towards Blacks, white ignorance, a collective amnesia regarding what has and does take place in society, as it pertains to their oppression and isolation, like the view of philosopher Charles W. Mills. According to Mills, this type of ignorance, or non-knowing, is a cognitive phenomenon …

The Anchor, Volume 132.23: April 17, 2019, Hope College

The Anchor: 2019

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

April 17, 2019, Library Advisory Board

Agendas

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Engineering Education Students Present Research At The Aera Annual Meeting | College Of Engineering, Utah State University

College of Engineering News

Theresa Green and Darcie Christensen, two doctoral students in the Department of Engineering Education, presented research at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) held on April 5-9 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Usa V. Bernard Greenspan

2019 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

James Sodano V. Usa

2019 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Donna Layden V. Target Corp

2019 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Characterization Of Graphene Oxide, Harish Kumar

Doctoral Dissertations

The conversion of graphite to graphene oxide (GO) is an effective and widely used method for solubilizing and exfoliating graphite. However, the oxidation is not uniform, and wide variations in the degree of oxidation exist between and within batches of GO. In this dissertation, we introduce an approach to both quantify the global degree of oxidation in GO and to separate GO into fractions, each with more uniform extents of oxidation. Using the formation of GO-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions, GO is separated into an emulsion fraction and a water fraction. The results find that the GO sheets that stabilize the emulsion …

Williams Honored As 2019 Outstanding Cutler Scholars Mentor, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Biological Sciences Mcb Graduate Students Contribute To Patent Development, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Identification Of Unknown Tapeworms In Bobcats, Alexa B. Anderson, Shelly Whelan

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) have been found to be a popular host for several different species of tapeworms. As the population throughout the Midwest United States increases, the concerns regarding the number of available reservoirs for epizootic and zoonotic parasites, including tapeworms, also increases. One hundred bobcat intestines were collected in March 2012 from the Department of Natural Resources Facility in Madison, WI and analyzed for the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites. Tapeworms were identified based on proglottid and scolex morphology, however, because the intestines were frozen and thawed multiple times before worms were collected, the morphology was often compromised. …

Bacteria From Roots Of Six Drought-Tolerant Plant Species Inhibit Growth Of Sensitive Plant Species: A Molecular Characterization, Samantha Branson, Mckayla Becker, Katherine Godeen, Ashley Volk, Kelcie Kappes, Catherine Pinter

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Bacteria were isolated from the rhizosphere of six drought-tolerant local plants after serial dilution and selection on M9 agar media containing 1.5% starch (as the selection agent for amylase activity), followed by selection on TSA medium containing ACC (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate). If ACC deaminase is present in root bacteria, it lowers ethylene levels by cleaving ACC (the precursor to ethylene, and the plant hormone that causes plant senescence). If root bacteria can break down ACC, they are classified as plant-growth–promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) because they supply nitrogenous breakdown products to the plant. We were in search of PGPR. The six selected bacteria had …

Converting Natural Language Phrases In Lambda Calculus To Generalized Constraint Language, Matthew L. Dill

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

This study explores one aspect of bridging Computing with Words with Natural Language Processing, to connect the extraction capabilities of Natural Language Processing with the inference capabilities of Computing with Words. Computing with Words uses Generalized Constraint Language to show the logical proposition of a given expression. A program was written to convert a logic-based lambda calculus representation of any English natural language expression into Generalized Constraint Language. The scope of this project is set to tagging parts of speech in simplistic expressions and is a foundation for expanding upon more complex lambda calculus expressions into Generalized Constraint Language. This …

An Analysis Of Rising Hate Crimes In The Trump Era, Jorge L. Almaraz Alvillar

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

In recent years, reported hate crimes in the United State have significantly shifted. The current polarizations among racial groups, liberals, conservatives, Democrats, Republicans, right/left wings and President Trump’s divisive political approach have significantly contributed to these shifts. This study tests whether the increase in number of reported hate crimes is caused by Trump’s divisive rhetoric. This explanatory online investigation examines hate crime trends in relation to the Trump era. This research observes reported hate crimes in the 50 U.S. States in relation to Trump voters, presidential approval ratings, before and during Trump presidency. The objective of this study is to …

Predicting Physical Activity: The Role Of Social Support And Self-As-Doer Identity, Sydney M. Bendtsen, Calvin Hanson

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

The self-as-doer identity is a motivational identity that describes oneself as the doer of a behavior, such as physical activity. Social support, including emotional, instrumental, and financial assistance from friends, family, and significant others, can also influence health habits like physical activity. However, there is limited research on the relationship between social support, self-as-doer identity, and their effects on physical activity. Therefore, we hypothesized that there will be a positive relationship between social support for exercise and physical activity rates, specifically that support from significant others will be associated with greater physical activity rates. We also hypothesized that a self-as-doer …

Bacteria From Roots Of Six Drought-Tolerant Plant Species Inhibit Growth Of Sensitive Plant Species: A Physiological Characterization, Samantha Branson, Mckayla Becker, Katherine Godeen, Ashley Volk, Kelcie Kappes, Catherine Pinter

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

The role of plant-growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is well documented, but little has been reported about root bacteria that play an antagonist role in plant development, outside of plant pathogenic bacteria. We have characterized six bacterial isolates from drought-tolerant local plant roots. When co-cultivated with seedlings of Brassica rapa and Arabidopsis thaliana under sterile conditions, the six isolates inhibited root hair production of the seedlings after 7 days for Brassica, and 3 weeks for Arabidopsis. We characterized the six bacterial isolates using Gram staining, motility assays, digestive enzyme production (amylase, lipase, caseinase), antibiotic production, and biofilm production. All six isolates …

Impacts Of Time Restricted Feeding On Peak Volume Of Oxygen Uptake And Substrate Utilization, Corbyn R. Bendtsen, Eric Norman, Nicole Schweitzer, Megan Coyle, Cassie Fileccia, Marquel Fleischacker, Lauren Kaminski, Andrew Kezar, Megan Lind, Emma Masiulewicz

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Time Restricted Feeding (TRF) is a type of Intermittent Fasting, which refers to the finite time to intake calories during the day. TRF has become a dietary approach that is used for weight loss and overall health. Individuals that partake in TRF may experience a decrease in peak volume of oxygen uptake (VO2peak) due to minimization of glycolytic stores. To date, few studies have compared the impact of TRF on VO2peak. PURPOSE: The current study aimed to further investigate the metabolic impact of TRF. METHODS: Twenty one participants, ages 18-60, completed an eleven week longitudinal study to examine differences in …

Prevalence Of Lyme Disease In Ixodes Scapularis Ticks In Southeastern Minnesota And West Central Wisconsin, Ashley R. Brommerich, Alexis Daly, Syndney Hastings, Jennifer Myhre

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Lyme Disease is a common, widespread disease in the U.S. that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Ixodes tick. The majority of Lyme Disease cases are found in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as along the East Coast in states ranging from Maine to Virginia. It was hypothesized that the Mississippi River acts as a barrier against the spread of Lyme Disease between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ixodes ticks were collected from both sides of the river during legal white-tailed deer hunts from 2005-2012. A PCR was developed that amplified Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme Disease) in ticks. In …

Attract-Motivate-Retain Millennials: A Job Design Perspective From Thern, Inc., Emma J. Berlyn, Terra Radermacher, Evan Veres

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

The process of defining the way work will be performed, called job design, is one of the most important aspects of a running an efficient and effective business. Not only is job design imperative to the success of a business, but also to the overall satisfaction of employees. We will be focusing our research of job design on Thern Inc. To specify the aspect of the company’s job design, we will be analyzing the company’s employee retention, the balance between work and life, college recruiting the company does, and how the company appeals to the younger generation. We will be …

Investigation Of Dfg-Motif Activation Of Aurora A Kinase, Emily Dunham

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Aurora A kinase (AurA) belongs to the Serine/Threonine protein kinase family and found in all eukaryotic organisms. To succeed at the job of activating G2 phase of the cell cycle for cell growth and preparing for mitosis, AurA is activated by autophosphorylation, TPX2, and ADP. TPX2 and ADP change the conformation to the kinase’s active state. In particular, the DFG motif is of interest for research. A catalytic triad that consists of aspartate-phenylalanine-glycine residues. The regulation of activation for AurA is based on interchanging conformations of DFG-in and DFG-out. When AurA is considered in DFGin state, the aspartate reside faces …

Investigating Chemotherapeutic Resistance: Why Is Glioblastoma So Deadly?, Anne C. Christensen, Thomas Cameron, Evan Meagher

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a malignancy of the glioblast stem cells of the brain, is one of the most aggressive and untreated forms of brain cancer. When an individual is diagnosed with GBM, depending on the location of the tumor, there are three treatment options including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or the combination of these treatments. Many patients choose chemotherapy, however most GBM cases show little to no response to Temozolomide (TMZ), which is a common chemotherapy drug used for this type of cancer. In some recent studies, researchers have noticed an elevated amount or over production of an enzyme, Inosine 5'-monophosphate …

Energy Use In University Resident Halls And Behavior Change, Jennifer H. Doyle

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

It is estimated that Winona spends more than $100,000 annually on electricity and water. Given the high cost of tuition as well as concerns about climate change, this study wanted to change student behavior as it relates to energy and water usage. The goals were three-fold, understand how students receive messages most effectively for behavior change, assess what their state of knowledge on conserving energy and water is, and cause behavior change to help students be more aware of how conserving energy can affect our planet. Residents of campus housing were surveyed at various points in the study and some …

Estimating Energy With The Generalized Manybody Expansion Method For An Atmospheric Nucleation System, Alex B. Einck

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

Fragment-based estimation methods are very useful for determining the energy of chemical systems, because it gets increasingly less possible to calculate the actual energy of a system as it increases in size. The many-body expansion method accomplishes this by combining sums of energies of smaller fragments of a system into terms which account for the energy of fragments, and the energies of the interactions between fragments. In this project, 2 variations of the many-body expansion method were performed on a NH3(H2O)3 system undergoing several proton transfer reactions. The 3-body method was able to estimate the energy of the NH3(H2O)3 system …

The Hybrid Hanger: A Lightweight, Portable Hang-On Tree Stand With High Durability And Ease Of Use., Micah A. Callies, Parker Holmstrom, Aaron Servais, Connor Theisen

Undergraduate Research Celebration 2019

The Hybrid Hanger is a fully carbon fiber-epoxy composite hang-on tree stand. This 12-pound tree stand design allows a hunter to carry the stand further without fatiguing, which is perfect for public land hunters. In order to support the weight of a person and the harshness of hunting environments, the Hybrid Hanger will need to be strong and weather resistant. It has been tested to 600 pounds and the carbon fiber is an improvement upon the current metal stands of today’s market. Other qualities of the Hybrid Hanger that improve upon current tree stands in the market include: noise reduction, …