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Laying the groundwork for resilience and success: How a supportive community can protect against the effects of poverty
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-07-25)BACKGROUND: The negative effects of poverty includes increased risks for developmental delays, low academic achievement, poor physical and mental health, and impairments from overall stress (Hair, Hanson, Wolfe, & Pollak, ... -
Legislating from the minority: An analysis of women's substantive representation in the Oklahoma legislature
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Women currently constitute approximately 21% of Oklahoma's legislature, a very low proportion compared to other U.S. states. This statistic raises an important question in terms of substantive (policy) representation for ... -
Like talking to a brick wall: A research proposal on the effect a human presence has on venting
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Venting, which is defined as giving free expression to a strong emotion, is a normal part of many people’s lives and there is much research on it; however, most research examines the positive and negative outcomes of it ... -
Literature review of the traditional use of tobacco as a cultural practice and harm reduction effort for Indigenous communities
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)This literature review aims to highlight cultural strengths and protective health factors associated with traditional/ceremonial tobacco (versus commercial tobacco) use among Indigenous communities. While commercial cigarette ... -
Mate poaching for our friends
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)A woman’s menstrual cycle influences a variety of her behaviors such as her appearance, mate preferences, and relationships with other women (Durante et al., 2008; Gildersleeve, 2014; Krems et al., 2016). Past research has ... -
Measure of X-inactivation escape in circulation Cd11b myeloid cells with age
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Sex-chromosomally driven differences in gene expression within microglia and other macrophages contribute to age-related disease. Of particular interest is age-related ‘sterile’ neuroinflammation which is more pronounced ... -
Media involvement in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls (MMIWG) epidemic
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) epidemic was created to raise awareness about the high rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. Media coverage for MMIWG survivors in United States ... -
Mesocarnivore responses to prairie dogs across a longitudinal gradient in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) are a keystone species; this means that they have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance. They play a critical role in maintaining ... -
Microbial communities from biofuels and ornamental plants
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-07-28)Biofuel Microbiome Exploration: -
Microplastic extraction from sediments with a continuous flow elutriation process
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Misinformation modality and its effects on memory
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Eyewitness testimonies are often regarded as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence in court cases, though research has shown that subjects' memories can be easily and unintentionally manipulated. In this study, we ... -
Mother or womb? The portrayal of women as mothers in ancient near eastern texts
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Many assumptions are made about the portrayal of women in the Bible, but what does the text actually portray them as, and how does this portrayal compare to the portrayal of women in other contemporary texts? This project ... -
Muscle strength and power imbalances and injury risk in Division I softball athletes
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Softball requires development of lower body strength and power but specific demands may lead to asymmetries. These adaptive imbalances such as quadriceps to hamstrings (H:Q) ratio may impact performance and increase risk ... -
Mycobacterial killing assay in Raw 264.7 macrophages
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Mycobacterial killing assay is an important method to determine mycobacterial pathogenesis and antimycobacterial response in host cells. In our study, we analyzed the survival of Mycobacterium abscessus in mouse macrophage ... -
Natural antibiotic alternatives to boost animal immunity and disease resistance
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Antibiotics have been used in the feed of livestock and poultry for growth promotion and disease prevention for many decades; however, in recent years, there has been an outcry for elimination of antibiotics in order to ... -
Navigating 16th-18th century pirate literature; Relations between early pirates and non-Europeans
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)From the early sea dogs to the golden age of piracy, this panel studies a series of literary texts to understand how they represent the relationship of pirates with non-Europeans. Some imagined alliances as a key to advancing ... -
Non-contact respiration monitoring through light wave sensing
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Novel Ca²⁺ sensor controlling iron uptake in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a human pathogen
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram negative, opportunistic pathogen which causes a wide range of severe infections in humans. These infections are difficult to treat and, especially in the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) ... -
Novel flexible mechanical actuator serving as an artificial muscle
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Most linear actuators (screw, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.) consist of a stationary housing and a moveable (piston) extension component. In order to keep the piston constrained laterally, and due to other mechanical limitations, ... -
Optical cavity for Raman laser
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Our research seeks to employ magnetic and optical fields to form complex many-body quantum states of the spins of ultra-cold neutral atoms. This summer, I worked with an optical cavity as a part Raman laser system to control ...