Browsing Undergraduate Student Research by Title
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The colonization of Native American reservations in 'Tracks' and in 21st century America
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)This study is a comparative analysis of the novel Tracks by Louise Erdrich to events surrounding the current Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project at the edge of Tribal reservation land, which has spawned the NODAPL movement ... -
The development of a fully wireless, skin-wearable fetal ECG monitoring device
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Early detection of fetal abnormalities during pregnancy and delivery is critical to reduce fetal mortality, and the most effective way to accomplish it will be ambulatory fetal electrocardiogram (fECG) monitoring. For ... -
The effects of different concentrations of Calgon on starch
(Wichita State University, 2021)Sodium (Hexa) metaphosphate, better known as Calgon, is used as a deflocculant to disperse clay-based particles in archaeological samples. Researchers have looked at starch particles in ancient pottery to determine what ... -
The effects of mental illness and substance abuse amongst homeless veterans
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-19)This paper explores how mental illness and substance abuse correlate, to cause an increase in the homeless veteran population. The specific mental illnesses that will be explored is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); ... -
The first Americans: Native American voting behavior today
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-05)Among the most critically neglected ethnicities when studying political behavior, Native Americans are often lumped into the ‘Other’ category in national surveys and resulting datasets. Composing a rather small but unarguably ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on interpersonal violence victim services: First responders’ perceptions
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)During the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of sexual and intimate partner violence increased substantially. Victims were at greater risk for negative physical and psychological outcomes due to isolation policies, changes in ... -
The impact of manufacturing work experience on shoulder muscle activation utilizing shoulder passive exoskeletons
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-09)Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD's) of the upper limbs remain a challenge in the workplace where workers perform repetitive and forceful motions. A relatively new device that manufacturing industries are drifting ... -
The impact of religion on democracy, transparency, and gender equality
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)How does religion influence secular values and modernization? I test several models where religious identity is examined as a possible predictor to support for secular values and modernization. Using a dataset I built in ... -
The implementation of an optimize 3D printing path
(Wichita State University, 2021)3D printing is an Additive Manufacturing (AM) process that generates several different two-dimensional paths. These paths are than laid on top of each other one at a time to create a three-dimensional object. This process ... -
The importance of early dental appointments & oral screenings for children
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Problem Statement: Millions of low income children go without dental care, including routine exams. Educating nursing students may improve this number significantly. Purpose: This project focus was to provide interprofessional ... -
The politics and policies of behavioral health and drug policy reform in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Substantial increases in suicides and drug overdose deaths, the lack of access to behavioral health care, and the effects of structural stigma on people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders underlie the ... -
The relationship between eating behavior and self-perception
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Eating behaviors and self-perception affect a wide variety of people. Does a person's eating behavior reflect on one's self-image? By exploring one's eating behaviors and self-perception, a potential link between eating ... -
The role of skin complexion on African American emerging adults
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-05)Past literature exploring the role of skin complexion within the African American community has produced conflicting results (Maxwell, Brevard, Abrams, Belgrave; 2015). The current study uses a mixed-method approach to ... -
There, Her
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)This work is a choreographed dance duet. The premise of the work is the choreographer’s own struggle with an anxiety disorder, in a way to encompass the experience of someone with this mental health problem. This piece was ... -
Thermal performance analysis of bacteria and bacterivore interactions
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-09)Microbiomes have a significant role in global carbon emissions and can potentially shift in response to climate change. Bacterivores play a strong role in regulating soil biomes and therefore could alter the structure of ... -
Tongue motion during speech in persons with Parkinson's disease: Effects of speech modifications
(Wichita State University, 2014-04-08)Purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) affects the ability to produce intelligible speech. Although speech characteristics of persons with PD are well-described in the literature (i.e., a soft-spoken voice, reduced speech ... -
Too tight: Days of night
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)This creative work is a selection of poetry on the theme of mental health. Mental health is something I am passionate about. I look to incorporate an aspect of confessional poetry without over-exploiting the form; I hope ... -
The true "Solomon": the ecclesiastical and political personas of Saint‐King Louis IX
(Wichita State University, 2008-04-25)In this project, I proposed to ascertain the relationship between the ecclesiastical nature of Saint Louis (King Louis IX of France) and his role as a political figure in history. I accomplished this through in depth ... -
Understanding thermostat usage behavior for energy efficient building systems
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Residential buildings account for 20% of the nation’s total energy consumption. Although residential buildings represent a high energy demand, their high energy saving potential has not been reached. One of the most ... -
Upper arm rehabilitation exoskeleton design and assessment
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Patients who have suffered severe damage to their nervous system, as caused by diseases such as stroke, sclerosis, or cerebral palsy, often experience spasticity. Spasticity is marked by forced contraction of the muscles, ...