Browsing OSU - Honors College Theses by Title
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History behind the herd: Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center
(2021-12-09)My thesis is a historical research paper over the five breeds ran at the Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center. I cover the history of the Angus, Hereford, Brangus, Limousin, and Simmental breeds. -
History of non-compete agreements and enforceability issues in Oklahoma
(2018-04-27)The history of non-compete agreements has always been a contentious issue with numerous shifts in its history. Oklahoma has some of the most unique and complex non-compete laws in the country. This thesis analyzes the ... -
History of the tiger in British India
(2020-05-06)This project was about the story of the tiger in India, and how British colonization impacted it. It focused on breaking down the lore of the man-eater, a tiger that would kill and eat a person, as well as seeing where the ... -
Homecoming Safety Inspection Process: What gets measured gets done
(2022-04-04)The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Homecoming Safety Inspection Process was implemented to identify hazards and implement corrective action in response to the electrocution of three students in 1977. Over the years, there ... -
Honors research thesis: Effect of PFAS on lipid homeostasis and cell viability in RTL-W1 cells
(2022-04-29)Perfluoroalkyl substances are compounds commonly used in waterproofing products such as Teflon and Scotch Guard. These compounds are pervasive in the environment and persistent in organisms, leading to negative health ... -
Honors thesis: S.T.E.A.M. Engine Center OKC
(2022-04-29)Spring 2022 School of Architecture Comprehensive Design Studio saw the design of a STEAM Engine Education Center through schematic design (6 weeks), design development (7 weeks), and construction documents (10 days). The ... -
Hormonal response to partner exposure in female-female, female-male, and male-male romantic partnerships
(2015-04-24)Love and affection have long been the subjects of human fascination. We posit that these feelings of love and affection are the cumulative manifestations of biological responses to prospective and current romantic partners. ... -
Hormone AVT affects competitive behavior in Hyla chrysoscelis
(2020-05-07)Hormones play an important role in animal social behavior, including competitive behaviors. Previous studies demonstrate that the hormone Arginine Vasotocin (AVT) modulates the calling behavior of different frog species. ... -
Household debt and the Great Recession: Fisher's debt and deflation theory and how we should view the household debt burden
(2018-05-03)This paper compares household debt conditions in the United States before and after the Great Recession of 2007 - 2009. I use a combination of data from the World Bank Development Indicators and the Bank for International ... -
Household food security within the community of Choctaw, Oklahoma
(2022-05-04)Background: Household food insecurity is an important public health problem globally. In the state of Oklahoma, 14.7% of households experience some level of food insecurity, with 13.3% of households experiencing food ... -
How benefit corporations will affect the economy
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How corporate social responsibility influences consumers and employees
(2016-11-29)This report presents a compilation of literary analyses regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its impact on the organization from both an external standpoint through consumers and an internal standpoint through ... -
How does an accountant's ethical framework influence their decision making?
(2021-04-29)In creating this study, I wanted to provide a better understanding of the practical application of ethics in the accounting profession, an area of research that often doesn't receive the attention it deserves. This project ... -
How does Generation Z react to different advertising tactics used by social media influencers?
(2021-11-30)Influencer marketing plays a key role in the world of advertising. There is little doubt that influencers wield a lot of persuasion power. The question lies in whether or not the consumers realize when influencers are ... -
How experiencing gun violence in U.S. schools impacts student academic achievement
(4/20/2023)This study examines how the experience of school gun violence, a topic of national and international concern, effects the academic achievement of students who have survived such traumatic events. Academic achievement is ... -
How feminism and social media have influenced Millennials' perceptions of makeup
(2019-04-19)This thesis was conducted to research makeup's role in American society. Societal standards are a driving force in the decision to wear makeup, and this research observes how social media and feminism have affected makeup ... -
How to successfully sell plant-based proteins in a carnivore state
(2022-04-19)Selling plant-based proteins in a state that is heavily based on agriculture and populated with a majority of carnivores remains challenging. The answer on how to do it the right way is unknown. There are some businesses ... -
How will Millennials invest differently than their parents?
(2017-04-25)How will Millennials invest differently than their parents? Each generation has its differences and Millennials will be no different. For financial advisors it is absolutely necessary to understand the clientele with which ... -
HVAC demonstration unit design: Final report
(2016-07-25)Thermodynamics is a very complex field of study and it is often overlooked by students. My project was to finish the existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) demonstration unit. The unit will be used to ... -
HVAC refrigeration unit final report
(2016-04-23)The material presented in university courses (specifically in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and HVAC) is often taught in large classes in a purely theoretical manner that fails to incite the interest of some students. ...