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153. Investigation of The Biodegradation of Lipopolysaccharides by Bacillus spp Through ELISA and Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis Silver Staining

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Open Access
Author:
Dong, Shiwei
Title:
Investigation of The Biodegradation of Lipopolysaccharides by Bacillus spp Through ELISA and Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis Silver Staining
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
Lipopolysaccharides
Bacillus spp
Biodegradation of LPS
endotoxin
LPS
File:
Download Investigation_of_The_Biodegradation_of_Lipopolysaccharides_by_Bacillus_spp_Through_ELISA_and_Polyacrylamide_Gel_Electrophoresis_Silver_Staining.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Timothy Charles Meredith, Thesis Supervisor
Ming Tien, Thesis Honors Advisor

155. Investigating the Influence of Ethical and Epistemic Values on Decisions in the Watershed Modeling Process

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Open Access
Author:
Deitrick, Autumn
Title:
Investigating the Influence of Ethical and Epistemic Values on Decisions in the Watershed Modeling Process
Area of Honors:
Civil Engineering
Keywords:
Watershed modeling process
Values-informed mental models
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Ethical and epistemic values
Decision making
File:
Download Deitrick_Autumn_Investigating_the_Influence_of_Ethical_and_Epistemic_Values_on_Decisions_in_the_Watershed_Modeling_Process.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Caitlin A Grady, Thesis Supervisor
Jay Regan, Thesis Honors Advisor

156. Evaluating Direct Astrocyte-to-Neuron Cellular Reprogramming in Spinal Cord Injury and ALS Mouse Models

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Open Access
Author:
Kerstetter, Connor
Title:
Evaluating Direct Astrocyte-to-Neuron Cellular Reprogramming in Spinal Cord Injury and ALS Mouse Models
Area of Honors:
Biology
Keywords:
Spinal Cord Injury
SCI
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALS
Cellular Reprogramming
ND1
Ngn2
Isl1
Lhx3
SOD1-G93A
Astrocyte-to-Neuron Conversion
File:
Download Kerstetter_Connor_Thesis_Spring_2021.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Bernhard Luscher, Thesis Supervisor
Timothy J Jegla, Thesis Honors Advisor

159. Leveraging Additive Manufacturing and Engineering Design Methods to Improve Ballet Pointe Shoes

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Open Access
Author:
Nicolich, Keri
Title:
Leveraging Additive Manufacturing and Engineering Design Methods to Improve Ballet Pointe Shoes
Area of Honors:
Industrial Engineering
Keywords:
Pointe shoes
Additive Manufacturing
Prototyping
Human-Centered Design
3D printing
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Compliant Mechanism
Ballet
Engineering Design
File:
Download Nicolich_Keri_Leveraging_Additive_Manufacturing_and_Engineering_Design_Methods_to_Improve_Ballet_Pointe_Shoes__.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jessica Dolores Menold, Thesis Supervisor
Sanjay Joshi, Thesis Honors Advisor

163. A Mapping Methodology for Exploring Environmental Injustice: The Case of Pennsylvania

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Open Access
Author:
Hernandez, Nebraska Aaron
Title:
A Mapping Methodology for Exploring Environmental Injustice: The Case of Pennsylvania
Area of Honors:
Geography
Keywords:
Environmental injustice
environmental justice
mapping
pennsylvania
File:
Download Nebraska_Hernandez_A_Mapping_Methodology_for_Exploring_Environmental_Injustice_The_Case_of_Pennsylvania.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Roger Michael Downs, Thesis Supervisor
Roger Michael Downs, Thesis Honors Advisor
Fritz Connor Kessler, Faculty Reader

166. Model Idealism in the Luxury World: The Impact of Utilizing Realistic Body Standards on Consumer Brand Perceptions and Purchase Intentions In High-End Companies

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Open Access
Author:
Huffman, Sarah
Title:
Model Idealism in the Luxury World: The Impact of Utilizing Realistic Body Standards on Consumer Brand Perceptions and Purchase Intentions In High-End Companies
Area of Honors:
Advertising/Public Relations
Keywords:
Luxury Advertising
Brand Attitude
Wishful Identification
Purchase Intention
Idealized
Non-Idealized
Realistic Marketing
File:
Download Huffman_Final_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Heather Shoenberger, Thesis Supervisor
Fuyuan Shen, Thesis Honors Advisor

167. “Being Related Doesn’t Make Us Family”: An Examination of Found Family in All For the Game and The Raven Cycle

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Open Access
Author:
Fessenden, Julia
Title:
“Being Related Doesn’t Make Us Family”: An Examination of Found Family in All For the Game and The Raven Cycle
Area of Honors:
English
Keywords:
found family
young adult
twilight
the hunger games
the raven cycle
all for the game
File:
Download Julia_Fessenden._Thesis._Being_Related_Doesn_t_Make_Us_Family.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Kelley Wagers, Thesis Supervisor
Laura Rotunno, Thesis Honors Advisor

168. Studying the Role of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 5 (Cdk5) in Maintaining Healthy Neuronal Functions in Class I Dendritic Aborization Neurons of Drosophila

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Open Access
Author:
Rudisill, Katelyn
Title:
Studying the Role of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 5 (Cdk5) in Maintaining Healthy Neuronal Functions in Class I Dendritic Aborization Neurons of Drosophila
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
Drosophila
Microtubules
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Neurons
File:
Download Katelyn_Rudisill_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Melissa Rolls, Thesis Supervisor
Song Tan, Thesis Honors Advisor

169. Burning Rates of HAN and HAN-Methanol at High Pressures

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Open Access
Author:
Bugay, Ezekiel
Title:
Burning Rates of HAN and HAN-Methanol at High Pressures
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Combustion
Propulsion
Rocket Propulsion
Propellant
Monopropellant
HAN
Burning Rate
Burn Rate
Pressure
High Pressure
File:
Download Burning_Rates_of_HAN_and_HAN-methanol_at_High_Pressures__Bugay_2021.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Richard A Yetter, Thesis Supervisor
Jean-Michel Mongeau, Thesis Honors Advisor

171. Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis of Lightning Strike Effects on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

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Open Access
Author:
Trapp, Christopher
Title:
Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis of Lightning Strike Effects on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
multiphysics
carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites
finite element analysis
lightning
File:
Download Trapp_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Amir Barakati, Thesis Supervisor
Sandy Feinstein, Thesis Honors Advisor
Joseph Michael Mahoney, Thesis Supervisor

172. Greening the Refugee Crisis: Identifying the Intersection Between Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains

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Open Access
Author:
Gongaware, Faith
Title:
Greening the Refugee Crisis: Identifying the Intersection Between Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains
Area of Honors:
Interdisciplinary in Global and International Studies and Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Refugee
Refugee Camp
Sustainability
Supply Chain
Refugee Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains
Humanitarian Logistics
Humanitarian
File:
Download Faith_Gongaware_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jonathan Eran Abel, Thesis Honors Advisor

178. Parental Monetary Contributions during College: Effect on Student Post-Graduation Job Attainment

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Open Access
Author:
Henry, Paige
Title:
Parental Monetary Contributions during College: Effect on Student Post-Graduation Job Attainment
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
Parental aid
college financing
paying for college
job attainment
career potential
financial aid
job search
salary
File:
Download Final_Thesis_Paige_Henry.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Christoph Hinkelmann, Thesis Supervisor
Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

182. A Comparative Study: Student Rental Rates v Non-Student Rental Rates in College Towns

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Open Access
Author:
Harries, Kaitlyn
Title:
A Comparative Study: Student Rental Rates v Non-Student Rental Rates in College Towns
Area of Honors:
Risk Management
Keywords:
Real Estate
Student Housing
Rental Rates
Risk Management
Affordable Housing
File:
Download Harries_Kaitlyn_A_Comparative_Study_Student_Rental_Rates_v_Non-Student_Rental_Rates_in_College_Towns.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Mallory Marie Meehan, Thesis Supervisor
Brent William Ambrose, Thesis Honors Advisor

183. Engineering Artificial Tissues Using Soft Droplet-Based Cellular Networks

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Open Access
Author:
Banerjee, Shohini
Title:
Engineering Artificial Tissues Using Soft Droplet-Based Cellular Networks
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Tissue engineering
droplet interface bilayers
artificial tissues
engineered living materials
lipid bilayers
droplet networks
hybrid materials
bioinspired
File:
Download Banerjee_shohini_thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Joseph Najem, Thesis Supervisor
Bo Cheng, Thesis Honors Advisor

184. Why Sleep is Key: Poor Sleep Quality is a Mechanism for the Bidirectional Relationship between Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Across 18 Years

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Open Access
Author:
Nguyen, Vivian
Title:
Why Sleep is Key: Poor Sleep Quality is a Mechanism for the Bidirectional Relationship between Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Across 18 Years
Area of Honors:
Psychology
Keywords:
sleep quality
depression
anxiety
longitudinal
mechanism
comorbidity
File:
Download Thesis_20210405.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michelle Gayle Newman, Thesis Supervisor
Frank Gerard Hillary, Thesis Honors Advisor

185. The Effects of Judges' Personal Attributes on Sentencing in State Criminal Cases

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Open Access
Author:
Gorman, Kelsey
Title:
The Effects of Judges' Personal Attributes on Sentencing in State Criminal Cases
Area of Honors:
International Politics
Keywords:
sentencing
judges
Pennsylvania
gender
legal experience
political orientation
incarceration
departure from guidelines
File:
Download Gorman_THESIS_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Matthew Richard Golder, Thesis Supervisor
Jeffrey Todd Ulmer, Thesis Honors Advisor

186. Student Invitations for Engagement in an Online Reading Camp: A Pre-Service Teacher’s Reflection

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Open Access
Author:
Gilley, Rhiannon
Title:
Student Invitations for Engagement in an Online Reading Camp: A Pre-Service Teacher’s Reflection
Area of Honors:
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Keywords:
Education
Elementary
Reading
Reading Camp
Phonics
Phonemic awareness
Engagement
Summer Reading Camp
Engage
Authentic Engagement
Project Based Learning
Elementary School
Problematizing
Authority
Choice and Voice
Accountability
Resources
Learning Communities
File:
Download SHC_Thesis-_Student_Invitations_for_Engagement_in_an_Online_Reading_Camp-_A_Pre-Service_Teacher_s_Reflection.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Karen Eppley, Thesis Supervisor
Amy C Crosson, Thesis Honors Advisor

187. Determining the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles on the Fuel Economy of Surrounding Traffic Using Traffic Simulators

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Open Access
Author:
Katibi, Faisal
Title:
Determining the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles on the Fuel Economy of Surrounding Traffic Using Traffic Simulators
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles(CAVs)
Traffic Simulators
AIMSUN
Region of Influence (ROI)
Fuel Efficiency
Vehicle Simulations
Powertrain Simulations
File:
Download FAISAL_KATIBI_SHCThesis2021.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Sean N Brennan, Thesis Supervisor
Bo Cheng, Thesis Honors Advisor

188. Investigating the molecular mechanisms of axon and dendrite regeneration in Drosophila peripheral neurons.

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Open Access
Author:
Swope, Rachel
Title:
Investigating the molecular mechanisms of axon and dendrite regeneration in Drosophila peripheral neurons.
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
axon regeneration
dendrite regeneration
Drosophila melanogaster
Exocyst complex
endoplasmic reticulum
membrane
File:
Download thesis_FINAL_in_template.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Melissa Rolls, Thesis Supervisor
Ming Tien, Thesis Honors Advisor

189. Abortion Activists, Worldviews, and Attitude Expression: A Twitter Analysis

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Open Access
Author:
Przybylinski, Brooke
Title:
Abortion Activists, Worldviews, and Attitude Expression: A Twitter Analysis
Area of Honors:
Social Data Analytics
Keywords:
abortion
twitter
sentiment analysis
activist
abortion activists
abortion activist
social media
twitter scraping
social media politics
attitudes
political attitudes
attitude expression
worldviews
worldview
woman
women
women's rights
gender and politics
pro-life
pro-choice
abortion legality
religion
secular
political sentiment
File:
Download Przybylinski_thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michael Barth Berkman, Thesis Supervisor
Matthew Richard Golder, Thesis Honors Advisor

190. A Case Study Analysis of the International Monetary Fund’s Effect on Low-Income Residents of Eastern and Southern European Nations

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Open Access
Author:
Finnicum, Nicholas
Title:
A Case Study Analysis of the International Monetary Fund’s Effect on Low-Income Residents of Eastern and Southern European Nations
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
IMF
Low-Income
Europe
SERF
International Monetary Fund
Conditionality
Fiscal Policy
File:
Download Thesis_Final2.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
James R. Tybout, Thesis Supervisor
Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

196. A Comparison of Compositional Style within Luciano Berio’s Arrangement of Johannes Brahms’s Opus 120, No. 1, Sonata in F Minor for Clarinet or Viola

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Open Access
Author:
Rothermel, Samuel
Title:
A Comparison of Compositional Style within Luciano Berio’s Arrangement of Johannes Brahms’s Opus 120, No. 1, Sonata in F Minor for Clarinet or Viola
Area of Honors:
Music
Keywords:
Brahms
Berio
Orchestration
Arranging
Viola
Clarinet
Sonata
File:
Download Rothermel_Samuel_Op._120_No._1.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Charles Dowell Youmans, Thesis Supervisor
Charles Dowell Youmans, Thesis Honors Advisor
Eric John Mckee, Faculty Reader

198. A Cost-Effective Autonomous Zero-Turn Mower for Orchards

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Open Access
Author:
Pagan, Michael
Title:
A Cost-Effective Autonomous Zero-Turn Mower for Orchards
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Pixhawk
RTK GPS
Autonomous Zero Turn Mower
Autonomous Orchard Mower
Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero
Precision Agriculture
Unmanned Ground Vehicle
UGV
Mission-Based Autonomy
File:
Download Pagan_HonorsThesis_Final4.1.21.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Henry Joseph Sommer, III, Thesis Supervisor
Bo Cheng, Thesis Honors Advisor

199. Status of the methylome in Solanum tuberosum tubers treated with sprout inhibitor 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene

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Open Access
Author:
Eiss, Emily
Title:
Status of the methylome in Solanum tuberosum tubers treated with sprout inhibitor 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene
Area of Honors:
Biology (Behrend)
Keywords:
epigenetics
tubers
potato
potatoes
solanum tuberosum
methylation
genetics
File:
Download S._tuberosum_Emily_Eiss_thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michael A Campbell, Thesis Supervisor
Michael A Campbell, Thesis Honors Advisor
Adam Martin Simpson, Faculty Reader