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1. I Thought About Killing You: Considering The Utility of Rhetorical and Biographical Critical Approaches to Kanye West's Ye

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Author:
Steinle, Cory N
Title:
I Thought About Killing You: Considering The Utility of Rhetorical and Biographical Critical Approaches to Kanye West's Ye
Area of Honors:
Communication Arts and Sciences
Keywords:
Kanye West
rhetoric
biography
criticism
File:
Download Steinle_Cory_KanyeCriticism.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Bradford James Vivian, Thesis Supervisor
Lori Ann Bedell, Thesis Honors Advisor

3. Women's Health Care in the American Penal System: Pregnant Women Compared to the General Female Inmate Population

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Open Access
Author:
Sellitto, Jessica
Title:
Women's Health Care in the American Penal System: Pregnant Women Compared to the General Female Inmate Population
Area of Honors:
Health Policy and Administration
Keywords:
Women's Health
American Penal System
Inmates
Prenatal Care
Health Care
Sociodemographic Characteristics
Incarcerated Women
Pregnancy
Prison Health Care
File:
Download Sellitto_2020_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Marianne Messersmith Hillemeier, Thesis Supervisor
Selena E Ortiz, Thesis Honors Advisor

4. Assessment of Tree Diversity Along an Altitudinal Gradient in the Wangchu River Valley of Western Bhutan

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Open Access
Author:
Richart, Olivia
Title:
Assessment of Tree Diversity Along an Altitudinal Gradient in the Wangchu River Valley of Western Bhutan
Area of Honors:
Agricultural Science
Keywords:
Forest composition
Forest structure
Basal area
Himalayan forest
Pinus wallichiana
File:
Download Richart_Undergraduate_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Noel B Habashy, Thesis Supervisor
John Ewing, Thesis Honors Advisor

6. The Effect of Lamin A/C and the LINC Complex on TGFβ1-Induced Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition

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Open Access
Author:
Ling, Melissa
Title:
The Effect of Lamin A/C and the LINC Complex on TGFβ1-Induced Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Area of Honors:
Biomedical Engineering
Keywords:
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
Lamin A/C
TGFβ1
LINC Complex
SUN2
Nuclear Mechanotransduction
File:
Download Final_Thesis_Draft_2020-05-11_Ling.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Esther Winter Gomez, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Nanyin Zhang, Thesis Honors Advisor
Spencer Szczesny, Faculty Reader

10. The Relationship Between Childhood Body Dissatisfaction and Overeating in the Laboratory

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Open Access
Author:
Lutfy, Sofie Rugh
Title:
The Relationship Between Childhood Body Dissatisfaction and Overeating in the Laboratory
Area of Honors:
Nutritional Sciences
Keywords:
Body Dissatisfaction
Eating in the absence of hunger
portion size
Body Mass Index
Weigh Status
File:
Download Lutfy_Final_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Kathleen Loralee Keller, Thesis Supervisor
Jung In Kim, Thesis Honors Advisor

12. A New Method of Determining Roughness Height For Low-Reynolds-Number Flows

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Open Access
Author:
Morgan, Nicholas
Title:
A New Method of Determining Roughness Height For Low-Reynolds-Number Flows
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
airfoil
fixed transition
forced transition
low Reynolds
S407
E387
transition
Braslow
LSLT Wind Tunnel
Wind Tunnel
Low-Speed
File:
Download A_NEW_METHOD_OF_DETERMINING_ROUGHNESS_HEIGHT_FOR_LOW-REYNOLDS-NUMBER_FLOWS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Mark David Maughmer, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Honors Advisor
Amy Ruth Pritchett, Faculty Reader

13. A Systematic Carbon and Energy Balance of the Penn State Eco-Machine™ and the Implementation of a Vertical Farming System to Increase Duckweed Production

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Open Access
Author:
Belles, Eric
Title:
A Systematic Carbon and Energy Balance of the Penn State Eco-Machine™ and the Implementation of a Vertical Farming System to Increase Duckweed Production
Area of Honors:
Civil Engineering
Keywords:
Eco-Machine
Duckweed
carbon
energy
File:
Download Belles_Honors_Thesis_Final_rev2.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Rachel Alice Brennan, Thesis Supervisor
John Michael Regan, Thesis Honors Advisor

17. Inbound Transportation Cost Savings When Node Added to Distribution Network Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis

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Open Access
Author:
Whitman, Joseph
Title:
Inbound Transportation Cost Savings When Node Added to Distribution Network Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Inbound
Transportation
Supply Chain
Network Design
Value Chain
Inbound Transportation
File:
Download WhitmanThesisFinal.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

18. determining the mohr-coulomb model parameters to examine the flowability of ground corn stover and douglas fir

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Open Access
Author:
Li, Yang
Title:
determining the mohr-coulomb model parameters to examine the flowability of ground corn stover and douglas fir
Area of Honors:
Biological Engineering
Keywords:
Corn Stover
Douglas Fir
Mohr-Coulomb Model
Cam-Clay Model
Moisture Content
Cubical Triaxial Tester
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Hojae Yi, Thesis Supervisor
Ali Demirci, Thesis Honors Advisor

19. The Role of Physical Therapists in Physical Activity Promotion

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Open Access
Author:
Corey, Jacob
Title:
The Role of Physical Therapists in Physical Activity Promotion
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Physical therapists
physical disability
physical activity
community recreation program
community sport programs
File:
Download Corey_Jacob_Physical_Therapists_Role_in_Physical_Activity_Promotion.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michael Blair Evans, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor

20. Social Miscarriage: Experiencing Pregnancy Loss on Social Media

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Open Access
Author:
Bert, Kayla
Title:
Social Miscarriage: Experiencing Pregnancy Loss on Social Media
Area of Honors:
Women's Studies
Keywords:
pregnancy
miscarriage
pregnancy loss
abortion
reproductive healthcare
reproductive justice
choice
fetal imagery
fetal personhood
social media
Instagram
attitudes
feminism
healthcare
anthropomorphism
File:
Download Bert_Thesis__Social_Miscarriage__2.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Theresa K Vescio, Thesis Supervisor
Jennifer Ann Wagner Lawlor, Thesis Honors Advisor

21. The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Development of Substance Use

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Open Access
Author:
Boeckenhauer, Kayleen Ann
Title:
The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Development of Substance Use
Area of Honors:
Psychology (Behrend)
Keywords:
substance use
substance abuse
substance use disorder
adverse childhood experiences
traumatic childhood events
childhood trauma
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Charisse Nixon, Thesis Supervisor
Carolynn Blaze Masters, Thesis Honors Advisor

22. A Financial and Logistical Analysis of the Merger Between Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation

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Open Access
Author:
Salvaggio, Siena
Title:
A Financial and Logistical Analysis of the Merger Between Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
merger
supply chain
Knight Swift
logistics
transportation
File:
Download Siena_Salvaggio_Thesis_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

23. Interaction Between Physical Pain and Negative Affect in Predicting Levels of Salivary Inflammation in Young Adults

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Open Access
Author:
Stone, Alexandra
Title:
Interaction Between Physical Pain and Negative Affect in Predicting Levels of Salivary Inflammation in Young Adults
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Negative Affect
Perceived Pain
Inflammation
IL-6
CRP
Salivary Inflammatory Markers
File:
Download Thesis_Final_Revisions.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jennifer Elise Graham-Engeland, Thesis Supervisor
Helen Marie Kamens, Thesis Honors Advisor

25. Near Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Mitochondrial Capacity is Associated with Normalized Clinical Assessments of Muscular Performance for the Vastus Lateralis in Young Healthy Physically Active Adults

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Open Access
Author:
Demalis, Alaina
Title:
Near Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Mitochondrial Capacity is Associated with Normalized Clinical Assessments of Muscular Performance for the Vastus Lateralis in Young Healthy Physically Active Adults
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Mitochondrial Capacity
vastus lateralis
Endurance
File:
Download FINAL_DRAFT_THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Thesis Supervisor
Mary Jane De Souza, Thesis Honors Advisor

28. Investigating the Relationship Between Digital Prototyping Tool Use and Student Designers’ Perceptions of Design Processes

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Open Access
Author:
Berlin, Andrew
Title:
Investigating the Relationship Between Digital Prototyping Tool Use and Student Designers’ Perceptions of Design Processes
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing
DfAM
Prototyping
Engineering Design Education
Additive Manufacturing
DfAM
Prototyping
Engineering Design Education
File:
Download AMB_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jessica Dolores Menold, Thesis Supervisor
Anne Elizabeth Martin, Thesis Honors Advisor

29. Synthesis of Oligomeric Ruthenium Polypyridyl Dyes and Liquid Imidazolium Zwitterions for Improved Energy Generation and Storage

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Open Access
Author:
Rothenberger, August
Title:
Synthesis of Oligomeric Ruthenium Polypyridyl Dyes and Liquid Imidazolium Zwitterions for Improved Energy Generation and Storage
Area of Honors:
Chemistry
Keywords:
water splitting
oligomer
energy
zwitterion
polymer electrolyte
File:
Download Rothenberger_August_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Thomas E Mallouk, Thesis Supervisor
Raymond Lee Funk, Thesis Honors Advisor
Robert John Hickey, III, Faculty Reader

32. Assessing the Relations Between Attachment Styles and Borderline Personality Disorder Criteria: A Multi-Method Approach

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Open Access
Author:
Becker, Lena
Title:
Assessing the Relations Between Attachment Styles and Borderline Personality Disorder Criteria: A Multi-Method Approach
Area of Honors:
Psychology
Keywords:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attachment Theory
Clinical Psychology
File:
Download Lena_Becker_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Kenneth Levy, Thesis Supervisor
Kenneth Levy, Thesis Honors Advisor
Brian Crosby, Faculty Reader

34. Comparing MRMS Data to Single Radar Data to Improve Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

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Open Access
Author:
D'Iorio, Jennifer
Title:
Comparing MRMS Data to Single Radar Data to Improve Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
Area of Honors:
Meteorology
Keywords:
meteorology
radar
MRMS
GR2Analyst
hail
severe
thunderstorm
warning
MESH
forecasting
National Weather Service
North Carolina
South Carolina
File:
Download D_Iorio_thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Matthew Robert Kumjian, Thesis Supervisor
Johannes Verlinde, Thesis Honors Advisor

35. Cycles-simulated nitrous oxide emissions from dairy slurry manure fertilizer applications to corn

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Open Access
Author:
Chou, Jessica
Title:
Cycles-simulated nitrous oxide emissions from dairy slurry manure fertilizer applications to corn
Area of Honors:
Environmental Resource Management
Keywords:
nitrous oxide
greenhouse gas emissions
dairy cropping system
manure
corn
drawdown
File:
Download Chou_Jessica_HonorsThesis_Spring2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Heather D Karsten, Thesis Supervisor
Robert David Shannon, Thesis Honors Advisor

36. The Practicality of Serious Games as a Pedagogy for Training Aspiring Intelligence Analysts

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Open Access
Author:
Tatone, Jessica
Title:
The Practicality of Serious Games as a Pedagogy for Training Aspiring Intelligence Analysts
Area of Honors:
Security and Risk Analysis
Keywords:
Keywords: intelligence analysis
Structured Analytic Techniques
simulations
serious games
analytic exercise
intelligence analysis
Structured Analytic Techniques
simulations
serious games
analytic exercise
education
File:
Download Tatone_Jessica_The_Practicality_of_Serious_Games_as_a_Pedagogy_for_Training_Aspiring_Intelligence_Analysts.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jacob Lehner Graham, Thesis Supervisor
Donald Richard Shemanski, Thesis Honors Advisor

37. Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Recruitment and Hire for Public Accounting Firms

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Open Access
Author:
Proefrock, Casey
Title:
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Recruitment and Hire for Public Accounting Firms
Area of Honors:
Accounting
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence
accounting
public accounting
recruiting
hiring
machine learning
innovative technology
big data
business structure
technology
File:
Download Casey_Proefrock_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Supervisor
Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Honors Advisor
Edward Eugene Babcock, Jr., Faculty Reader

39. The Benefits of Community-Based Recreational Therapy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Low Resource Countries and Communities

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Open Access
Author:
Stump, Allyson
Title:
The Benefits of Community-Based Recreational Therapy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Low Resource Countries and Communities
Area of Honors:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Keywords:
disability
disabilities
low resource communities
low resource countries
intellectual disability
developmental disability
recreational therapy
community-based
nature assisted therapy
art therapy
dance therapy
performance therapy
music therapy
sports recreation therapy
horticultural therapy
adventure therapy
File:
Download Stump_Thesis_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Krista M Wilkinson, Thesis Supervisor
Carol Anne Miller, Thesis Honors Advisor

40. Urban vs. Rural: Comparing Ecological Worldviews of High School Students in Pennsylvania

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Open Access
Author:
Schanwald, Sarah
Title:
Urban vs. Rural: Comparing Ecological Worldviews of High School Students in Pennsylvania
Area of Honors:
Environmental Resource Management
Keywords:
ecological worldviews
environmental pedagogy
climate change
new ecological paradigm
curriculum
high school
environmental concern
urban
rural
worldviews
pedagogy
environment
File:
Download Schanwald_Sarah_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Douglas R Goodstein, Thesis Supervisor
Robert David Shannon, Thesis Honors Advisor

41. Uber Vs. Lyft: A Financial Analysis of the Future of Transportation and the Main Movers

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Open Access
Author:
Jones, Stephanie
Title:
Uber Vs. Lyft: A Financial Analysis of the Future of Transportation and the Main Movers
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
Uber
Lyft
logistical analysis
IPO
Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation
Market Analysis
Financial Analysis
File:
Download Stephanie_Jones_thesis_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

44. Literacy for individuals who use AAC: Observations of teachers implementing literacy lessons in schools

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Open Access
Author:
Livi, Emilia
Title:
Literacy for individuals who use AAC: Observations of teachers implementing literacy lessons in schools
Area of Honors:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Keywords:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Complex Communication Needs
Special Education
Literacy
File:
Download Livi__Emilia_SHC_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jessica Gosnell Caron, Thesis Supervisor
Carol Anne Miller, Thesis Honors Advisor

45. Using Virtual Reality Headsets to Study the Effect of Context on Consumer Perception

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Open Access
Author:
Ginn, Jacob
Title:
Using Virtual Reality Headsets to Study the Effect of Context on Consumer Perception
Area of Honors:
Food Science
Keywords:
Virtual Reality
Consumer Preference
Tea
Green Tea
Sensory Science
ANCOVA
VR
Liking
Health
Health Consciousness
Ethnography
Grocery Store
Context
Context Effect
File:
Download Jacob_Ginn_Thesis_Final_Submission_Revised.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Helene Hopfer, Thesis Supervisor
John Hayes, Thesis Honors Advisor

49. In Vitro Examination and Detection of a Triplex Structure Produced as a Result of a GAA Trinucleotide Repeat Sequence in Patients with Friedreich's Ataxia

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Open Access
Author:
Pettoruto, Zachary
Title:
In Vitro Examination and Detection of a Triplex Structure Produced as a Result of a GAA Trinucleotide Repeat Sequence in Patients with Friedreich's Ataxia
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
Friedreich's Ataxia
Triplex
Triplex Structure
Trinucleotide Repeat
GAA
In vitro
Microsatellite
Chemical Modification
File:
Download Zack_Pettoruto_-_Schreyer_Honors_College_Thesis_Final_Submission_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Maria Krasilnikova, Thesis Supervisor
Ming Tien, Thesis Honors Advisor

50. Analyzing Effects Of Aircraft Seat Dimensions On Passenger Accommodation With Regards To Cost Optimization

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Open Access
Author:
Biswas, Ritwik
Title:
Analyzing Effects Of Aircraft Seat Dimensions On Passenger Accommodation With Regards To Cost Optimization
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
Seat Design
Anthropometry
Design for Human Variability
Ergonomics
Accommodation
File:
Download BISWAS_THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Matthew B Parkinson, Thesis Supervisor
Anne Elizabeth Martin, Thesis Honors Advisor