The collection includes undergraduate theses written by students in the University Honors College.

Further University Honors College work is available in the Anthós undergraduate journal.

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Theses from 2023

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Hegemonization of Whiteness in the LatinX Community, Ava N. Jakubowski

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A Tessellation of Engineers, Grace Jenkins Welsh

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Model Minority Myth and Oral Health Disparities in Asian Americans of Multnomah County in Oregon, Taylor Kang

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Modern Slavery as a Product of Transnational Corporate Supply Chains: An Ecofeminist Evaluation of Systems to Address the Linkage Between Modern Slavery, Climate Change, and Gender Injustice, Miranda Kanter

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Player Character Conflict in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Makenzie Kellar

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It's a Mean, Mean World: Social Media and Mean World Syndrome, Samantha Kemp

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How Photorealistic Images Are Generated, Nahom Ketema

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Examining the Motives Behind Performative Allyship, Salena Keys-Kukoricza

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Globalizing Investments: Enhancing Retail Investor Portfolios through Cross-Asset International Diversification, Charlotte T. Kline

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Connection Between Migraine Physiology and Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Behaviors: A Literature Review, Sophia A. Kogan

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Signs of Life, John Kohlepp

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The Effects of Salt Marsh Restoration on the Hydrology of Salt Marsh Channels, Isis Kontas

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How Beavers (Castor canadensis) Affect Habitat Availability for Two Native Oregon Turtles: Actinemys marmorata and Chrysemys picta bellii, Rodé Krige

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"It's Not the Same Anymore" (2023): A Reflection on the Creative Process Behind My Queer Coming-of-Age Short Film, Olivia Lee

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Effects of Language Status, Community Advice, and Parent Beliefs on Heritage Language Maintenance in the U.S.: A Scoping Review, Jasmine Loeung

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Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Peoples' Views on Masculinity: A Literature Review & Meta Analysis, Alyx Loney

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The Impressionist Impact: How Claude Debussy Influenced Non-Western Composers and Music, Ragan Love

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The Power of (Virtual) Convergence: The Unrealized Potential of Pair Programming and Remote Work, Mikayla Maki

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The Objectives of the Literary Translator: Translating a Science Fiction Nouvelle, Aishwarya Marathe

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Investigating the Mammillary Bodies as an Early Target of Alzheimer's Disease, Cole Martinson

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Sex Education in American Public Schools: Policy and Outcomes, Alexandra Mattingly

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A Capstone Journey in Enterprise Software Consulting for Microsoft: How an Interdisciplinary Philosophy Fosters Critical Thinking and Promotes Cross-Functional Teamwork, Jacob McCall

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More Than Fiction: Representations of Youth in Young Adult Dystopian Fantasy Fiction and its Importance, Daman McConnell

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If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It: Understanding the Value in Producing Film Adaptations and Movie Franchises, Courtney McDonald

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Reconceptualizing the Interaction Between ADHD Symptoms and Environmental Context, Oliver G. McFadden

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Climate Change Proposal: Coupling Equity and Scientific Rigor in Facing Global Warming, Rebecca McNicholas

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Genetic Considerations for the Conservation of the Red Junglefowl, Courtney Lee McPheron

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Impacts of Human Disturbances on Alaskan Brown Bears (Ursus arctos): A Literature Review, Stephanie J. Menjivar

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Decriminalizing Drugs: A Comparative Study of Oregon in an International Context, Fox Millsaps

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I Know That You Know That I Know: Meta-Parody Ads and Brand Credibility, Giuliana T. Mintiero

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Proxies of Design: A Case Study and Analysis of Place and Commercial Real Estate in Seattle, Nicholas Miranda

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Purinergic Receptors in Lung Disease, Emily Mize

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Mitigating Sex Trafficking: Preventative Methods for Reducing Sexual Exploitation, Autumn Rain Monroe

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Mourning in Eco-Poetics & Cellar as Linguistic Category, Gwen Moon

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Queer Analysis, Elizabeth M. Munk

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Portland's Lost Chinatown, Artthew H. Ng

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Motor Vehicle Theft in Portland Oregon, Io Nicholls

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The Impact of Period Poverty on Low-Income Adolescents in the United States, Makayla Olson

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Critical Consciousness & the Rural-Urban Divide, Kendall O'Rorke

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Exiles: Trauma, Art & Design, Edwin Lew-Højbak Paquette

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The Association of Patient-Provider Language Concordance with Healthcare Comprehension Among Latino/as in Oregon, Grace Parra

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Analysis of Oregon Multi-Family Housing in Relation to COVID-19 Pandemic, Conor Paterson

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Understanding the Crisis: The Evolution of Indigent Defense in Oregon, Molly Pettit

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Laughing Through the Pain: An Analysis of Dark Humor in Trauma-and-Crisis-Centered Occupations, Zoe R. Potter

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Designing the Future: The Influence of Lloyd J. Reynolds on American Product Innovation, Bander Qadan

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The Power of Algorithms and Big Data: A Marketing Perspective on Consumer Manipulation in Business, Jordan C'rene Reuille-Dupont

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Functional and Non-Functional Harmonic Devices in the Music of Wayne Shorter From the 1960's: Analysis and Application, Max Reynolds

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An Analysis on The Florida Project, Capucine Rosier

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To Be Black, Female, and Anxious: How Can We Better Implement Intersectionality and Understandings of Gendered Racism into Therapeutic Practice?, Helena Sai

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The Collapse of the Afghan State and its Relation to US Policy, Omar Saradi

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Doings with Land: Process and Participation through Indigenous-Led, Experiential Education in saqáanpa (the Snake River in Hells Canyon), Clark Shimeall

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Investigating the Role of Holoenzyme C in Restoring Replication Following UV-Induced DNA Damage in Escherichia coli, Rahul Shimpi

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The Impact of Masculinity and Gender Norms on Men's Mental Health in the U.S.: A Literature Review, Isabella Slobojan

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Medicalizing Homelessness: Narratives of Individualization and Systemic Critique on Homeless Shelter Websites, Ella Mae Sowards

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How Does a School Support Students Who Experience Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges?, Hannah Steely

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Examining Benefits of Early Intervention in Cases of Pediatric Chronic Hypoxia, Kendra Stefan

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Examining Mesopredator Detections in the Portland Metropolitan Area, Hunter Storm

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FLASH-RT: Using High-Dose Radiation for Clinical Radiation Therapy, Deja Stubbs

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Hybrid Photovoltaic + Battery Energy System Grid-tied Converter Capstone Review Thesis, Archer Taylor

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Humanity in Trauma, Alyssa K. Thompson

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Transgender Voices in Composition: Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Identity and Music Composition, Andrew Thompson

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Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: Symptomatology in Drug Induced Psychopathology, Eleanor Tietsort

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Toward Understanding Japanese and US Mainstream Media in Light of the Invasion of Ukraine: Conflict Training, Sophie Truesdale

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Network Tango: Examining State Dispositions Toward Attribution in International Cyber Conflict, Robert Riley Turner

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The Allegory of United States Settlers v. Native Americans in Wes Craven's The Hills Haves Eyes (1977), Blue Van Alst

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Exploring the Plausibility of Human Ecosystem Disruption Being the Cause for Increased Viral Prevalence, Andrew Ventura

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From the Closet to the Campaign Trail: Navigating Disclosure of Sexual Orientation in Campaign Media Content by Openly Lesbian Political Candidates in the Oregon 2022 Election Cycle, Bridget D. Volk

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Response of Perineuronal Nets and Parvalbumin in Rat Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala to Inescapable and Escapable Stress, Brittani Wallsten

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Pandemic Collaborative Governance Facilitation: A First Look at COVID-19's Impact on Collaborative Governance, Amelia Webb

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The Benefits of Outdoor Education for Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Annabelle Winking

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Leading for Success: Leader-Member Exchange Relationships and Employee Creative Self-Efficacy, Mary Joy Wytsma

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Paid Sick Leave, Chronic Disease, and Systemic Racism: A Systematic Review, Lauren Yee

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An On-ramp to Financial Inclusion: Measuring the Impact of Mercy Corps' Community Investment Trust Program on Minority Investors, Lexi Yokote

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EPL Card Reader Capstone: The Strengths of Partner Programming from a Team Leader's Perspective, Zach Yost

Theses from 2022

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Classifying Dead Code in Software Development, Arman Alavizadeh

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Understanding CH4 Emissions from Compostables: An Exploration of Local CH4 Emissions from Landfilled Compostables and the Efficacy of Emission Mitigation via Anaerobic Biogas Digestion, Jordan-Yoosuf Aljbour

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Maternal Socioeconomic Status and Infant Low Birth Weight: Interactions Across Generations, Kira M. Anderson

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Literature Review: the Relationship Between Art and Anxiety, Madeline R. Armendariz Sullivan

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The Cult Fascist: Establishing Cultic Behavior in Proud Boys and Incels, AJ Ashland

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Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Obese Trauma Patients, Sarah Autry

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Space and Identity in J.M. Coetzee's Life & Times of Michael K, Joshua Baker

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National Climate Data Graphical Plotting Software Review, Melissa Barnes

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Exploring Stress Relief Methods and the Efficacy for the Houseless at Urban Settings, Lexis Bates

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Feminism and #MeToo in the Lives of Orthodox Jewish Women, Rebecca S. Battin

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The Needle and the Pen: a Retrospective on Eighteenth Century Life, Consumerism, and Dress in Relation to Modern Garment Production, Madeleine F. Beer

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Understanding the Efficacy of Telehealth in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Katheren Bettermann

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Assessing the Accessibility of the Judicial System's Arrest-to-Parole Timeline for People who are d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Evelyn G. Birnbaum

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The Influence of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo on Contemporary Feminist Movement in Argentina, Ni Una Menos, Alexandria Blackwill

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'Night, Mother: A Thesis Production, Naomi R. Bowers

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Detection and Quantification of Arsenic Pollution with a Moss Bio-Indicator and ICP-MS, Erin R. Bowey

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Social Media Impact on Small Brick and Mortar Businesses, David N. Bowles

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Mental Health as a Predictor of Bone Stress Fractures in Female Collegiate Athletes: A Literature Review, Phoebe Brown

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Social Media Marketing and Insurance: An Analysis of the Impact of Social Media Marketing on Small Independent Brokerages of Property and Casualty Insurance, Kaylee B. Brucker

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The American Grammar of Policing as an Afterlife of Slavery: Arguments for an Abolition Democracy, Emily E. Buss

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Modern Russian Reflections on the Soviet-Afghan War, Octavio Camba

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The Impact of Maternal Nutrition on the Development and Severity of Generalized Anxiety Disorders in Rodent and Non-Human Primate Studies, Esmeralda H. Cardoso

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"Real" Marketing Within the Fast Fashion Industry: An Analysis of Internal vs. External DEI Practices, Marinda Lynn Carlyle

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For Art's Sake: An Exploration of the Persistence of Imposter Syndrome and Low-Self Confidence in Creative Fields, Mckinsey Carroll

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Autofluorescence Microscopy: Identifying Bacterial Signals on Rock Samples, Noel Case

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Monetizing Attention and Branding Strategy: Assessing the Effects of Personal Branding on Amateur Athletic Compensation, Abby Christiansen