Browsing Washburn Undergraduate Research by Submit Date
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Explorations in clay
Focus A series of tea sets ranging in utilitarian sizes will be constructed from hand built and thrown clay parts. At least three different clay bodies and various glazing and firing processes will be explored. Decals and ... -
Detection of sequences conferring resistance to cephalosporium stripe disease in wheat via in situ hybridization with a thinopyrum-specific transposon probe
The fungal pathogen Cephalosporium stripe disease attacks ceral crops, including wheat and can cause a loss of over 50% in yield due to decreased seed size and reduced seed production. We investigated Cephalosporium-resistant ... -
The relationship between atrial septal defect, patent foramen ovale and cryptogenic stroke: What is the evidence?
The etiology of cryptogenic stroke (CS) remains elusive, yet accounts for 30-40% of all strokes. Possible causes include patent foramen ovale (PFO), or a defect where the foramen ovale opening in the fetal atrial septum ... -
The effects of aging on the ovipostitional behavior of the Cabbage Butterly (Pieris rapae)
As with many plant feeding insects, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, develop on a single host plant selected by the adult female. For this reason, host selection behavior is considered to play a key ... -
Self-compassion vs. Self-esteem
Research has shown that there can be negative effects of striving to increase self-esteem, such as increased anxiety and narcissism (Crocker & Park, 2004). Researchers have found that self-compassion, an attitude of kindness ... -
The Mainstream Body Modification Phenomenon: Visible Tattoo and Facial Piercing Acceptance in the Workplace
With the ever-growing popularity of body modification in mainstream Western culture, questions of its effects on the participating individuals in reference to their hirability and employment status in the modern-day workplace ... -
Using FT-IR spectroscopy to model reaction kinetics of a solvent-free Wittig Reaction
The rate of the solvent-free Wittig reaction of 4-bromobenzaldehyde with (carbethoxymethylene)triphenylphosphorane to form (E)3-(4-bromohpenyl)acrylate is determined by fourier transform infrare3d spectroscopy. The rate ... -
IV medications incompatibilities and push times for nursing students
I have developed a reference guide for nursing students that contains information regarding IV medication incompatibilities and push times. I have supplied this reference guide to the students in two 3rd semester nursing ... -
Collectivism vs. Individualism: A cultural comparison between Native Americans and non-ethnic Americans on social connectedness and happiness
Research shows that certain cultures are either collectivisitic (value family) or individualistic (value independence) (Triandis, 1995). America is an individualistic nation (Triandis, 1995; 2001). However, there are ... -
The effects of education on implicit attitudes of ideal thinness and self-esteem
In today's Western society the ideal women's figure is thin. The media has been criticized for creating this unrealistic body image for women. Many studies have been conducted to educate women on the harmful consequences ... -
Adipocere Removal from Human Skeletal Remains
Adipocere is formed when water reacts with the fatty acids of the body to form glycerol and soap. It has a wax-like appearance. Also known as "grave wax," adipocere is generally hard to remove, usualy taking a few days to ... -
RetroCameras! (Fusco)
Enjoy student research into a multitude of old cameras! Students have discovered old image-makers in attics, basements, antique and junk stores. They have made them operational through direction from experts in the field, ... -
Sex education and sexuality
The sexuality of adolescents is constantly changing, with the risks continuing to change as well. According to the Center for Disease Control (2009) almost half of all high school students are sexually active. With statistics ... -
Social influence on eating behavior and using serving size as a mitigating factor
There is a lot of attention today given to eating behaviors and patterns that lead to overeating. One factor that leads to overeating is eating as a social function. This study investigated whether there was an effect of ... -
Visual acuity comparison in developmental stages of the praying mantis (tenodera sinenesis)
The praying mantis is a predatory insect that catches live prey with extreme accuracy. In this study we want to determine possible changes in visual acuity throughout the various develomental stages of Mantis, from the ... -
Utilizing lidocaine: Increasing awareness to decrease the pain experience
This project was established to increase awareness among nursing students about a technique they can use to decrease the pain their clients experience with insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters. After collaborating ... -
The effects of personality on roommate satisfaction
Personality is made up of the unique characteristics that distinguish one person from the other, shaping the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Studies suggest that satisfaction is due to complementarity based ... -
Parenting/punishment effects view of authority
The purpose of this study is to gain knowledge about parental authority with use of punishment and how it affects views of authority. Participants will sign up providing an e-mail address that the researcher will use to ... -
Improving communication: A standardized end-of-shift reporting system
The purpose of my nursing school honors project is to improve communication between registered nurses (RNs) at shift change in an acute care facility's Emergency Department (ED). I developed a communication tool and ...