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Theses from 2020
Modeling Airflows and VOC Source Strengths for an Occupied School, Brett Stinson
Synthesizing Expressive Behaviors for Humanoid Robots, Mathias Irwan Sunardi
Indoor Air Quality Impacts of a Woodstove Exchange Program in Washington County, Oregon, Matthew Forrest Survilo
Geochemical Response to Thermal Energy Storage in the Columbia River Basalt Aquifer System Beneath the Portland Basin, Oregon, Ellen Elizabeth Svadlenak
Long Term Effects of Concussions and the Frequency of Injury to the Different Regions of the Human Brain, Marissa S. Swadener
Nigerien Fertility Choice in the Face of Desertification, Samson R. Swan
The Creative Philosophies of Leonardo da Vinci: Nature as the Perfect Creator, Julia M. Swanson
Editor's Introduction, Samantha M. Swihart
Masthead, Samantha M. Swihart
Memristive Architectures and Algorithms for Approximate Graph-based Inference, Mohammad M.A. Taha
Medical Faculty Engagement in Curricular Revisions: an Inquiry into Individual and Organizational Factors that Support Participation, Tomoko Tanikawa
A Cultural History of Black Musicians in Renaissance Europe, 1500-1700, Jamar Taylor
The Development of an Art Practice: Reflecting on My Experiences in the Undergraduate Art Programs at Clackamas Community College and Portland State University, Justin M. Taylor
Leadership & Organizing for Change: A Quality Improvement Framework for the Bridges Collaborative Care Clinic, Malynda Taylor MBA
Human Energy in the Workplace: an Investigation of Daily Energy Management Strategies, Job Stressors and Employee Outcomes, Morgan Rose Taylor
Wildlife Connectivity Modeling for the Northern Red-legged Frog in the Portland Metropolitan Area, Oregon, Amanda Hilary Temple
Individual and Community Supports that Impact Community Inclusion and Recovery for Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses, Rachel Elizabeth Terry
Investigating Sexual Fantasy and Sexual Behavior in Adolescent Offenders, Hayley Lauren Tews
A Multivariate Assessment of Climate Change Projections Over South America Using CMIP5, Valerie Maria Thaler
The Seasonal Effects of Photovoltaic Cells on Sedum Eco Roof Substrate Moisture, Brook M. Thompson
Sensing Malignancy: Expanding Upon the Nematode Scent Detection Test, Morgan Alexandra Thompson
"Not 'Just' a Barista": the Story of Portland's College-Educated Baristas, Ned William Tilbrook
Archaeologists, the Public, and Collectors: Establishing a Regional Database of Archaeological Sites on Private Land and Collections with a Process for Professional-Public Archaeological Research in the Portland, Oregon Area, Katherine Louise Tipton
Improving Patient-Provider Perceptions through Alternate Intake Forms, Christian Torres and Brianne Suldovsky