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Timber bridge design
(2016-04-09)At the beginning this course, I learned timber design codes and basic design calculations. Our final project tasked two different teams to design and build a bridge that followed the National Timber Bridge Design Competition ... -
Tissue expression of claudin-1 and claudin-2 tight junction proteins in chickens
(2016-04-15)Understanding gut homeostasis is an active area of research in livestock animals, as it is key to improving animal health and efficiency. Tight junction proteins are responsible for preventing the transport of foreign ... -
To B or not to B? The B vitamins and their influence on the body's largest organ
(2022-05-05)The skin as the body's largest organ plays a big role in each of our lives. While there are a myriad of skincare products for the health and beauty of the skin, the secret to healthy skin could be right in front of us, ... -
To tell the story of Plat Block 7 Lot 000 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from 1920-2020
(2019-05-03)In addition to proposing a design solution in my comprehensive design studio, I have compiled a historical narrative for the site in which our building is to be constructed. I then depict how this data informed my design ... -
Tools of persuasion: A comparison of satirical and serious treatments of sexual harassment
(2019-12-16)Satire is often used to send persuasive messages. Humor in general increases engagement with and enjoyment of media, which can make said media more persuasive. However, satire is a subtle type of humor that may be subject ... -
Top movies of 2022
(12/7/2022)Have you ever watched a movie and wondered what makes a movie successful? Well that's what my project is going to dive into. Success for movies is typically determined by the amount it earns at the box office. Three variables ... -
Traducciones al espanol para el Museo de Arte de OSU
(2016-05-06)At the request of the OSU Museum of Art I have translated several items into Spanish to be made available for the Spanish-speaking community. These items include a calendar detailing museum tours and events, wall labels ... -
Transcriptional studies on stress-induced meiosis in the anaerobic gut fungi Pecoramyces ruminantium strain Hef-5
(2019-04-26)This study focused on the presence of a cryptic sexual life cycle of Pecoramyces ruminantium strain Hef-5. This strain of anaerobic gut fungi (AGF) can be found in the rumen of herbivorous animals and is known to enhance ... -
Transcriptomic analysis of Escherichia coli CFT073 colonized in the mammalian intestine
(2018-09-21)Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strain CFT073 is a common cause of hospital acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs) and has been shown to switch metabolic preferences from gluconeogenic to sugar substrates when ... -
Traveling Millennials: "You're a daredevil!"
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Truly person-centered analysis of clinical data
(2015-04-30)In a 2013 study conducted at the University of Washington, researchers sought to link modern clinical practices with traditional scientific processes. They recruited participants to complete daily diaries with the purpose ... -
Turboelectric UAS/propulsion, Semester 2: Final documentation
(2020-04-23)Turboelectric propulsion is a relatively new field of study in the world of unmanned aerial system propulsion. Conceptually, it is a simple concept: a turboshaft is mechanically coupled to a generator, converting the ... -
Type I interferon response in bovine endometrial cells co-cultured with peripheral blood mononuclear cells
(2016-05-03)Embryonic loss is an issue that livestock producers are faced with worldwide. This particular research assesses one aspect of the role that immune cells play in embryonic survival, more specifically, the interaction between ... -
Ukraine: An economic evolution since independence
(2017-05-01)The purpose of this research paper was to use qualified economists analysis of Ukrainian economics since becoming independent from the USSR in 1991. Then the research was consolidated for an overall analysis of how the ... -
Undergraduate student experience and its effect on political identity
(2017-12-07)A person's political identity is shaped and evolved from influencing factors such as family, peers, political party, and education. A person's political identity impacts the way they vote and the attitudes and behaviors ... -
Understanding student investment strategies
(2020-05-08)Due to the rise in popularity of investing apps, many students are using their limited funds to invest for the first time while still in college. Because of the different experiences each student has when coming to Oklahoma ... -
Understanding the current climate of academic plagiarism
(2022-04-20)Academic plagiarism is undoubtedly an issue for undergraduate students, staff and faculty members, and tutors at Oklahoma State University. In the field of writing studies, many scholars note that plagiarism is an elusive ... -
Understanding the role of patient advocate: Advocacy for our patients and advocacy for our professionals
(2021-07-29)The initial focus is directly related to tort-law and the liability associated with making medical mistakes in a tort case. Our study originates on the idea that a patient advocate, with the patients’ best interest in mind, ... -
United States' drone program: Analyzing its effectiveness through the lens of rational expectations
(2016-05-05)The United States military, in conjunction with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has drastically expanded its drone program as a key component of its counterterrorism strategy in the Middle East over the past decade. ... -
Unmitigated threat in aviation
(2015-05-26)This report examines several instances of the insider threat and the prevalence of this threat. The argument made in the report is that this threat is a serious security risk to aviation and it warrants changes in the ...