Graduate Research Papers
The Graduate Research Paper/Project is a non-thesis paper/project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. There are some papers/projects in this collection that were done for specific classes within the graduate curriculum. To view the Award Winners, click here.
From this page, you can browse our Graduate Research Papers. To filter by department, use the Advanced Search function. Some Graduate Research Papers/Projects are not eligible for open access.
Submissions from 2026
The Impact of Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Instruction on Emotional Regulation and Engagement in Elementary Music Classrooms, Sarah Abelsen, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Mojtaba Alfardan, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A Review of Factors Influencing Low-Carbon Adoption in U.S. Logistics Firms, Dzifa Amalado Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Multidimensional Impacts of Poverty On Adolescent Outcomes, Klarence Baker, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse experiences of D/deaf individuals, Lily Buchholz, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating Literacy into a High School Climate Change Unit, Bailey Bushman Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing Phonemic Awareness Through Explicit Instruction in a Kindergarten Classroom: An Action Research Study, Emily M. Caylor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examination of the Efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Health and Neurodivergence Symptoms, Chelsea Chandler, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Sight or Sound?: A Review of the Literature, Benjamin Chavers, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Emergent Bilingual Students with and without Disabilities, Ben Christensen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Breaking Barriers and Bridging the Gap: Advancing Comprehensive Sex Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Peyton Curtis, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Kaylee Daniels, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Factors Affecting Dating Violence in Adolescence, Madison Darrah, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Kelsey Endress, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Julian Farber, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Autoethnography on Being a Queer Science Teacher in the Midwest, Emily Gomez, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Xuezheng Guo Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
General Music Methods’ Effect on SEL Development: A Review of Literature, Tessa M. Hansen, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Banashree L. Holderith, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
“En la clase, sí. En Estados Unidos, no.”: La motivación, la pertenencia y el intercambio de recursos en clases para adultos aprendices de inglés, Katie Hunter, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Steven Kjergaard, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Brian Lepa Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Colleen Lubiano Morrissey, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Positive Youth Development in CHD's Real Talk Program: An Interpretivist-Constructivist Evaluative Case Study, Hana A. Mustafa, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Peers, Programs, and Prevention: A Holistic Approach to Adolescent Suicide in Schools, Kate Nelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Need to Prioritize Educating Special Educators on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems, Natalie Owens, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital Gender Based Violence: A Comparative Study Between Bangladesh & The United States, Ireen Parvin, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Anna Pesek, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Adam Thomas Plautz Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Marco Antonio Ramirez Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Cade Ethan Shepard Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Ishika Singh Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Social Media Usage and Its Effects on Adolescent Mental Health, Kloey K. Thill, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mapping the Geography of Economic Espionage in the United States (2000–2025): An Applied Counterintelligence and Spatial Analysis, David A. Turner, Department of Geography, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Ryan James Van Maanen, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Amanda Vincent Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Clinical and Community-Based Recovery Models: The Focus on How They Can Be Better Together, Alicia Wilder, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Victoria Hualde Zuniga Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Submissions from 2025
Research Portfolio, Kezia Mariam Abraham, Department of Accounting, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Cael Ahrens, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
The Impacts of a Problem-Based Learning Unit on Computational Thinking Skills in a 7th Grade LEGO Robotics Classroom, Madison Beeler, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing the Quality of ICT Education in Ghana and Its Impact on the Job Market, Francis Bentum, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
“Making Connections within Cultures”: A Literature Review: The benefits of cultural responsiveness and school culture awareness in the music classroom, Sam Bergan, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Spring 2025 Graduate Portfolio, Alex Billman, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Variations to the Traditional Delivery of EMDR, Jonathan Bluemke, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Violence Prevention Programs in Central Asia and the U.S. Education Systems, Nilufar Bobjonova, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Arts-Integrated Mindfulness: Social-Emotional Learning for Elementary Education, Ashley J. M. Canny, Katherine A. Taylor Clausen, Amanda K. Cox, and Bryce D. Cox, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Xinyuan Cheng, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Developing and Modifying High Quality Instructional Materials for Biology, Lee Christians, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Analysis of Teaching and Assessment Practices to Revise Implementation of a Force Unit in an 8th Grade Science Course, Caleb Christine, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Barriers to Philanthropy, Emily C. Collins, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Recovery Rate for Adolescents with Concussions that Participate in Aerobic Exercise, Katrina Cooper, Department of Kinesiology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivations and Challenges for African International Students in Choosing On-Campus Housing and Transitioning Off-Campus, Francis Dugbartey, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chronic Health Conditions in Black Individuals, Emily K. Etringer, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative Groups in Math: How Student Grouping Strategies Can Impact Math Achievement, Trevor S. Fletcher and Jenifer J. Dise, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Healthcare Access, Kyla M. Frost, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Design-Bid-Build vs. Design-Build Project Delivery Methods, Darrin Gage, Department of Political Science, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Benefits of Play Within Mathematics, Nicole Gerlach, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Tanvi Viral Gorawala, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Study on the Impact of Remote Work on Team Productivity, Innovation, and Collaboration, Arthishri Gowthaman, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Impact of Social Support, Cultural Background, and Early Interventions, Alysha Haaland, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Perspectives On Music Within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community, Anna Hanbeck, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect Outdoor, Nature-based Camps Geared for 5th-8th graders Can Have on Their Desire to Spend Time Outside, Lora E. Hargens, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Engaging Clinicians in Grateful Patient Fundraising, Adam Haselhuhn, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as a Risk for Child Maltreatment, Maddie Hawley, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate Portfolio, Amber Ellen Hoodjer, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parenting Support Groups Outcomes, Christina Howell, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of Group Theraplay on Emotional Regulation and Social Interaction Skills in Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Andrea Hutchison, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strengthening Community Ties: A Collaborative Weaving Experience, Lacy Irwin, Department of Art, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Mustafa Karat Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Kyle Christopher Kelly Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Intergenerational Arts in the Classroom: A Win-Win, Audrey Klunenberg, Department of Art, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Note Highlighting on Note Identification Accuracy in Beginning Band Students, Thomas R. Knowles, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bereaved Parents and Posttraumatic Growth, Jet Kofoot, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
NIR Spectroscopy as a Tool for Identifying Additives in Foundry Green Sands, Maurice Kuubata, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Juhong Li Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Qin Liu, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Wenjuan Li Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Cael Loecher Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Artists Engage and Persist with Big Ideas, Michelle Mathias Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Brandon Chad McCarty, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
An Examination of Teacher Perceptions of Student Retention in Choir when Transitioning between 8th and 9th Grade, Megan McCrary, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate Portfolio, Cody Miller, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Investigating Pronunciation Teaching Practices and Teachers’ Beliefs about Pronunciation Instruction in EFL/ESL Classrooms, Barry Moussa, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gamification and Geography Education: A Survey and Typology of Games, Ruth Ohaka, Department of Geography, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Who Have Experienced Homelessness or Housing Instability, Taylor K. Olberding, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Jacob Thomas Petersen Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Black Girls in School: The Harmful Effects of Dehumanization and Disciplinary Inequities, Annika Peterson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sexual and Bystander Sexual Harassment Experiences Among Part-time Female Employees: Testing an Interactive Model, Erin Powers, Department of Psychology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Countering Deficit Ideologies in Adult Multilingual Education, Fatma Ahmed Hussein Ryad, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Jenny Lyn Schultz, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Research Portfolio, Yuhi Sekine, Department of Accounting, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Shilei Shen, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Police Interactions on Adverse Mental Health Outcomes Within Black Communities, Anessa Smith, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strategic Planning and Capacity Growth in Nonprofit Organizations, Rebecca Snapp, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Frank Thomas Sposeto III, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Exploring Creative Processes in Elementary Art Education: Memory, Observation, and Imagination, Angela Steuer, Department of Art, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Mitchell Andrew Tessmer, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Using a Research-Based Approach to Develop an Updated Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Writing Rubric for a High School Science Department, Robin Ashley Thaisen, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impacts of Sexual Assault on Mental Health in Adolescents, Nicole Trip, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of the Number of Xylophone Bars on Student Comfort Level with Improvisation, Beth Trulson, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Gabriel Dean Ulrichs, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Liyuan Wang, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Empowering Young Learners from Diverse Economic Backgrounds, Tonya Wilson-Story Open Access Graduate Research Paper
MBA Portfolio, Hao Yang, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Biology M.S. Graduate Research and Course Projects: A Multidisciplinary Portfolio, Shahela Yesmine, Department of Biology, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
MBA Portfolio, Wang Ying, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
MBA Portfolio, Janice Zhang, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Submissions from 2024
Student Reading Motivation through Book Talks, Amy Abbott, Stephanie Stockton, Luvy Webb, and Jessica Werderman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Case Study of the Impact of Lateral Reading Instruction On Students’ Evaluation of Digital Information, Devon Allbee, Jenny Marburger, and Tiffany Ostrowski, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Draft Makerspace Optimization and Procedure for the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls, Andrew Nii Anang, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Emma Andersen, Violin, Emma Andersen, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Components of Effective After School Programs in Under Resourced Communities, Hector Salamanca Arroyo, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Systematic Review of Creating an Ideal Adult Day Center for People with Dementia in Ghana (Sub-Saharan Africa), Christopher Lartei Aryee, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cognitive Decline, Kallie Bakker, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Librarian Book Promotion: Bringing Motivation to The Forefront: A Research Proposal, Christy Bartels, Bree Dickens, Chris Frimml, Jennifer George, and Kristel Groenewold, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the Effectiveness of Rhythmic Sight Reading Strategies for Elementary Level Band Literature, Nick Behrends, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Proposal for an Analysis of the Depiction of Prosocial Behaviors in High Quality Early Elementary Picture Books, Teresa Bettin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Book Self-Selection and Format on Student Motivation to Read, Josie Bishop, Mattie Carstens, and Molly Mitola, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults, Karlyn Bouska, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Gamification and Engagement in a 3rd Grade Classroom, Ellen Braet, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Physical Activity and Mental Health Symptoms in Adults, Olivia A. Brecht, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impacts of Schools, Technology, and Covid-19 on Elementary Students’ Social Skills: Next Steps Post Covid-19, Paige Busick, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Adverse Childhood Experiences Increasing the Likelihood of Substance Use Disorder, Kelsey L. Cain, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate Portfolio, Olivia Campbell, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Desert or Mirage? An Examination of Food Deserts in Iowa Cities, Andrew Creasey, Department of Geography, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the Impact Book Promotions Have on Student Book Selection, Chelsea Dearborn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Alcohol Use on Dating Violence among Adolescents, Kaygen Kay Deitrick, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Librarians’ Influence on Information Literacy Skills: A Research Proposal, Amy Diewold, Diana Lord, and Sierra Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Addressing the "Why" Behind Student Behavior Through Tier 2 Behavioral Interventions, Meg Dredge, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Measurement: The Forgotten Unit: Introduction to Quantitative Data Acquisition in Ninth Grade Physical Science, James F. Duff, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Alcohol Use in Adulthood, Callie Franzen, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Achieving Cost-Effectiveness in the Production of High-Quality Plastic Tiles through Chemical Recycling, Emmanuel Ophel Gilbert Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Body Image in College Athletics, Tyrell Gordon, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering Multiliteracies and Engagement with Multimodal Texts in the Secondary English Language Arts Classroom, Amanda J. Hargis, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Music in Pioneer-era Southwestern Minnesota Norwegian Churches and Schools, Andrew S. Hasty, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Examining the Use of Personal Narrative on Students’ Understandings of Identity, Abigail Heggen, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Quality Inclusive Classrooms and Integrating the Project Approach with Children with Special Needs, Marie Elizabeth Helmrich, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Cognitive Decline, Ashley Highland, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate Portfolio, Addy Kaune, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Gratitude Journaling on Counselor Stress, Emily Kause Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Experiences of Women High School Band Directors in Iowa, Karina Kelso, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Evidence Behind the Use of Mental Health and Social-Emotional Screenings in Schools, Makenna C. Klug, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Academic Health Department Partnerships: Impacts and Implications, Madeline Kraft, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Equity Focused PBIS as a Potential Solution to the Discipline Gap, Sydney Laures, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluating the Impact of Model-Evidence-Link Charts in Seventh-Grade Student’s Ability to Engage in Scientific Argumentation over Plant Reproductive Structures, Josephine Libby, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Morgan List, Piano In a Graduate Recital, Morgan List, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
How Pizza and Stickers Drove My Kids to Read and Kept Them Reading, Tiya Montaño, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing and Delivering New-Hire Training Curriculum, Lacey A. Montgomery, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Impact of Bullying on Depression in Sexual Minority Adolescents, Ian Neff, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Effects of Sleep Quality on the Performance and Health of Athletes, Andy Niese, School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Retention and Attrition of Teachers of Color: Why Teachers of Color Leave the Profession, Alexix Noring, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Increasing Reading Fluency in ELL learners, Jennifer N. Patton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Departure from Standards Focused Writing, Clement Peneueta, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Case Study of the Influence of the Teacher Librarian On Middle and High School Student Book Selection, Hilary Peyton, Lindsay Salinas, Josie Smock, and Meg Tisinger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research Portfolio, Samuel Pregler, Department of Accounting, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Evaluating the Impact of an OpenSciEd Natural Selection Unit on Students’ Understanding of Disciplinary Core Ideas and Transfer of Scientific and Engineering Practices, Austin Read, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Impact of Sexual Assault and the Influence of Leadership within the Military, Holly Rigel, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective Marketing Strategies to Increase Enrollment at Universities, Madelyn Sanda and Lesli Garcia, Department of Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Joley Seitz, Soprano In a Graduate Recital, Joley Seitz, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Caleb Self, Composition in a Graduate Student Recital, Caleb Self, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluation of a Plate Tectonic NGSS-Designed Unit in Ninth-Grade Earth and Space Science Using an EQuIP Rubric, Amber Rose Heller Sherwood, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only) 2025 Award
Culturally Responsive Practice and Reading Motivation: Action Research on Community Involvement in Literature Circles, Lindsey Sinnwell, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Implications of Educational Environments for Gender and Sexually Diverse Adolescents, Margaret J. Staff, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Effect of Student Discussion Groups on Music Preference, Abby Steffen, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Parental Divorce in Childhood on Depression Among Adults, Amy Stoermer, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Steven Stroud, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Aerobic Physical Activity as a Behavior Support Intervention in Schools: A Literature Review, Kathy Szabo, Department of Kinesiology, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Culturally Responsive Music Education: A Review of the Literature, Heidi Terrell, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters In the 2019 to 2022 Iowa Teen Award Books, Jamie Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Yoga and Mental Health among Young Adult Women, Coryssa Tucke, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Investigating the Effects Math Achievement Has on a Student’s Attitude Toward Physics, Katherine Weivoda, Department of Physics, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact on Growth of the Scientific and Engineering Practices Throughout the Semester in 9th Grade Earth Science, Mallory Wills-Howe, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Gamification on the Motivation of Students in the Classroom Setting, Jack Woodard, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2023
An Analysis of Sex Trafficking Support Services in Mental Health Care for Survivors, Darian Marie Alexandria Auge, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Motivations and Execution of Corporate Charitable Giving, Matthew Richard Johnson, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Impact of Philanthropic Stewardship on Distributions from Donor Advised Funds, Elizabeth Messerli, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How Women Are Changing Philanthropy in the United States, Katrina M. Pipasts, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Latino/a First Generation College Students: Academic Success, Sense of Belonging, and Overall Well-Being, Alma Puga, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Digital Marketing as Best Practice for Fundraising and Donor Loyalty, Jake Hennes, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Matching the Art with Science: Best Practices for Major Gift Programs, Andrew Peter, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
An Analysis of Social Media Practices in the Nonprofit Field, Samantha Schupanitz, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
An Analysis of a Multigenerational Workforce, Paula F. Atkins, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Assessing Policy Implementation In The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs: A Case-By-Case County Analysis, Dylan Boles, Department of Political Science, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
¿Adónde ir? Los efectos perpetuos de la formación "inexistente" para maestros de inmersión lingüística, Cody J. Boozell, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diversity in Collections Utilizing Accelerated Reader Programs, Leah Cahill, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Tolerance allocation considering multiple phases of the product life cycle for optimum cost, performance, and sustainability using the HEIM framework, Shravya Dorna, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Aligned 3rd Grade Weather Unit, Jennifer Hageman, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development and Implementation of a NGSS Curriculum Unit for Astronomy in Ninth-Grade Earth and Space Science, Jessica Hughes, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Communicating Emotions Through Art and Conversation, Paige E. Kayvan, Samantha R. Doyle, Payton Cannon, and Traci Jolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2024 Award
The Impact of Summer Camps on the Perceptions of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Support Systems, Sally Krull, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Failure to Thrive: Exploring the Relationship Between Organizational Resilience, COVID-19, and The Great Resignation, Tyler R. Lanz, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors in a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program and Its Effects on Urban and Rural Demographics as a Long-Term Solution for Community Cat Management, Hannah E. Litke, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Research Portfolio, JuanDaniel Lopez, Department of Accounting, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Read the Feed: Evaluating the Role of an Interactive Infant Feeding Simulator on Demonstrated Feeding Skills, Sarah MacDougall, Kelsey Feller, and Alyssa Mason, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Elementary Children Through the Use of Quality Picture Books: A Content Analysis, Shauna Mostek, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
White Saviorism and the Nonprofit Sector, Candice Revita-Ramirez, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Effect of Walking Outdoors on Stress, Riley N. Rodemaker Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What's Your Story? An Analysis of Video Storytelling for Nonprofit Organizations, Madeline Rummel, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors Influencing Participation in Collegiate Bands, Stephen Seaberg, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Fostering Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Today's Foster Children, William Michael Smith, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Does systematic phonological awareness in the early primary grades impact student learning beyond primary grades, Renee Lyn Sorenson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
La Serva Padrona: Production Research and Design, Grace Sullivan, School of Music, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Comparison of Load Balancing Algorithms in Cloud Computing, Rajkumar Vishnani, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Using Fundraising Data Strategically in Nonprofit Organizations to Drive Relational Fundraising, Anna L. Warner, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Somewhere I Belong: An Assessment of Nonprofit Retention Initiatives Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Janessa Weightman, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Submissions from 2022
Building an understanding of the Common Core state standards and complex texts, while supporting upper elementary readers with complex text through shared reading, Joanna Mae Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identifying misconceptions about evolution relative to science curriculum exposure at the secondary level, Rachel Carney, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A historical analysis of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agencies (FEMA) response and recovery to Gulf Coast hurricane and other weather-related disasters, Lauren Marie Denning, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
High school earth science students evaluating agricultural solutions, Jaclyn Citlali Sanchez Erickson, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship between decoding and writing with early readers: An action research study, Nicole M. Henningsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Vocabulary strategies in elementary science - A self-study, Katherine Hooey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Partnership to grow effective readers: professional learning for interventionists and classroom teachers, Jennifer Lane, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarian influence on students' self-selection of books, Elizabeth A. Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Native Americans and Native culture in children's picture books, Janace Nester, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Integrating the Next Generation Science Standards into a 9th grade physical science classroom using Newton's second law of motion, Chad Pietig, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Pleasure reading workshop: Meeting SEL competencies based on sustained (and maybe not so silent) reading, Lora Sink, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The influence of book talks on reader engagement in fourth grade students, Jennifer Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Sustainability aspects of 3D printing, Subhashree Sundharram, Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A case study of the impact a pleasure reading curriculum has on students' passion for reading, Danielle M. Wolfe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Hey! That's how I feel! A qualitative content analysis of anxiety in middle grade literature, Heather M. Wood, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2021
The influence of book club conversations on reluctant or struggling readers, JaDee Jo Gloede, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mental illness representation in young adult literature, Ashley Aberle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Re-socialization within organizations: Examining the socialization and job satisfaction of employees following an organizational transition, Sloan T. Alberhasky, Department of Communication and Media, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Exploring work environment standards in Saudi Arabia companies, Yousef Almalki, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of characters with autism in picture books, Tara Amundson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The impact of advocacy and social justice work on nonprofit funding and support, Brittany Appleton, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Analysis of assessments on secondary students' development and interpretation of models, Alaina L. Appley, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of inquiry science courses on preservice elementary students' ideas on science, Lance Charles Baetsle, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bias and barriers: An exploration of preventive measures to minimize the presence of Latinx professionals in postsecondary education, Janine Baeza, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Teaching race through multicultural children's literature, Kaley Bailey and Maiya Duthoo-Wolpert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The potential of affecting final potency of a poultry vaccine using Lean methodology, Amber Bergeson, Department of Technology, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
A preferred vision for administering elementary schools : a reflective essay, Brenda M. Boleyn Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining diversity in the Iowa Goldfinch Award, Jill M. Doyle, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Creation and implementation of an integrated climate change curriculum centered on earth and life science standards, Katherine Eastin, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Best business practices in cause-related marketing, Anna Eiskamp, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Impacts of evolving technology In nonprofits, Abby E. Engelberth, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Examining teacher librarians' impact on students' self-selection strategies, Sarah Gunsolley, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
New frameworks for fundraising in performing arts nonprofits: trust, commitment, and utility as donor motivation, Evan Hilsabeck, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
The portrayal of fathers in children's literature, Kate A. Hite, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Inspiring students to take action in order to make positive change through the integration of social studies themes in children's literature, Morgan Ives, Taylor Marsho, Ashtyn Riley, and Deidra Rudd, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accuracy of self-assessment in a ninth grade earth science classroom, Alyssa Jacobson, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of stepwise guided inquiry on students' attitudes and depth of knowledge from written lab reflections in high school chemistry, Melissa Rae Campbell Johnson, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2022 Award
Abracadabra: Combatting Nonprofit Turnover When Your Staff Perform the Disappearing Act, Averi Gabrielle Jones, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Data-Driven Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations, Amanda Kline, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Process for Nonprofits and Foundations to Engage in Productive Partnerships, Anna McCutcheon, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diverse representation within secondary-level state consortium-provided e-books, Jill McDonald, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Enhancing scientific literacy through attention to argumentation as a disciplinary literacy practice, Whitney McWilliams, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School speech-language pathologists' identification, use, and need of resources and materials, Emily Michael, Melissa Tranel, and Hannah Fahey, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rising above the Stigma: Developing young leaders through Peer Mentoring, Shawn Miller, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the benefits and challenges of diversification of revenue for nonprofit organizations, Mckenzie Musser, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
A case study of the impact of teacher librarian collaboration in the instruction of information literacy and digital citizenship on student achievement in inquiry skills, Abby M. Mussmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
It's hard to lose: Embracing a place-based mindset and reculturing rural areas and students, Anthony T. Skip Olson, Department of Languages and Literatures, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Student access to school-based health care and the effects on academic achievement, behavior, and mental health, Brooke C. Olson, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The historical and cultural accuracy of the Japanese internment camps in children's literature, Zoey Perrigo, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Human impact on the environment: A middle school project based learning unit development, Shannon Power, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of a NGSS curriculum unit for periodic trends and properties in ninth-grade physical science, Amy L. Price, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Engaging Older Adults in Virtual Volunteering: Benefits and Barriers in Good and Trying Times, Theresa Price, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Portrayal of females in notable science trade books for children, Carolyn Proesch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Model-based predictive controller design, Soheil Sadeghi, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Analysis of student perceptions on climate change in a rural Iowa school district, Tyler Scholl, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Nonprofit Crowdfunding Best Practices, Shelly Smith, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Immediate vs. deferred feedback during formative assessments in a 9th grade physical science course, Jordan Sonntag, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the impact a teacher librarian has on students' self-selection strategies, Stefanie Throndson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Autoethnography on teaching during a pandemic, Kelsey Ufford, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nonprofit fundraising: A look at effective employees’ participation, Moses A. Ulom, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Collaboration in a Crisis Management, Ann Wolf, Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2020
Representation of Native peoples in picture books about Christopher Columbus: A literary analysis, Mari Butler Abry, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of characters with physical disabilities in picture books, Emily Biederman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Presentation of Race at Mark Twain Historical Sites in Hannibal, Missouri, Anthony Wayne Birch, Department of History, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of the use of mobile computing on vocabulary learning in the language classroom, Lorena Harger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Characterizing protagonists in graphic novels for teens, Danielle Lahr, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of immigration in fiction for grades 4-6, Melissa N. Marwedel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Culture in transitional chapter books: Assimilation or inclusion, Jeanette P. White, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using adapted primary science literature to enhance argumentation and reasoning skills in middle school students, Betsy Wiederin Lemus, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Elementary school library program integration with art, literacy, and STEAM through makerspaces, Kristi Baldwin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Disclosure of trans & gender variant identities by students to students, C. A. Brimmer, Department of Communication and Media, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of confidence-based marking on unit exam achievement in a high school physical science course, Casey Clark, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using mentor texts to enhance the teaching of reading comprehension and writing, Alexandra Jordyn Cushman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of Diverse Family Structures in Children's Literature, Beth Grafft, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of educational attainment of state legislators on state appropriations to public higher education, Nathan J. Gruber, Department of Political Science, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of learning targets on summative assessments in a high school chemistry course, Mark R. Hennessy, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
De Vos a Tú: Acomodación lingüística y actitudes lingüísticas en estudiantes internacionales de Centroamérica en los Estados Unidos = De Vos a Tú: linguistic accommodation and language attitudes among Central American international students in the United States, Jose Salinas Herrera, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2021 Award
Clinical outcomes of orofacial myofunctional therapy in children without concurrent orthodontia, Julia Logan, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2021 Award
Issues of accessibility in victim services for survivors with disabilities: an agency assessment, Sara Naughton, Women's and Gender Studies Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Three cases of makerspace integration in school library programs in conjunction with district initiatives: Literacy, design thinking, and STEAM, Sara Pflughaupt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influence of book clubs on reading motivation for third through fifth grade students, Allyson Reister, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Trauma in children's literature, Kyra Ross, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Trump Administration: Government secrecy, bureaucracy, and democracy, Logan J. Santel, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing pre-laboratory strategies in a high school chemistry classroom to improve performance on guided inquiry labs, Jacquelyn Schmitt, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
An analysis of ADHD in middle grade and young adult literature, Sydney Schuler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Representation of LGBTQ characters in 2019 young adult literature, Janelle M. Snyder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gazing at scattered stars: Immigration through the lens of elementary graphic literature, Jennifer K. Stanerson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The digital bridge to campus: Mass communication and graduate student enrollment decisions, Ashley Stoppel, Department of Communication Studies, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Making the water cycle accessible and relevant for English language learners, Summer Teed, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Three cases of makerspace integration in school library programs in conjunction with district initiatives: STEAM, design thinking, and literacy, Lisa Tegels, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identification of trends in scientific communication by minority students in an integrated and advanced ninth grade science curriculum, Loren Thalacker, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2019
Communicating about being parents in the workplace, Ruqayah Almuzayn, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher perceptions of understaffed school libraries, Amanda Bonjour, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of gamification on student motivation, David A. Brahn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of gamification on student engagement and motivation, Sara Butcher, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Computer science is elementary: Comprehensive plan for computer science implementation at the elementary level, Erin Chute, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using critical literacy and emotionally responsive teaching to discuss racism in a literature circle unit, Autumn Rose Den Boer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Student engagement within the use of graphic novels, Melissa Felsenthal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Feasibility Study on Utilizing Data Science as an Advanced Lean Manufacturing Tool in the Biopharma Manufacturing Sector, Tanya Heerts, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Best practices in assessment and evaluation of literacy at the secondary level, Meaghan Kathleen Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using NGSS phenomena as a formative assessment to measure understanding of science concepts in a ninth grade physical science classroom, Keith Richard Kohl, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Design of an Arduino Based Smart Home System, Qi Lu, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Is there a correlation between oral reading rate and social conversational speaking rate?, Sarah C. Mason, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Portrayal of females in agriculturally themed children's books, Malinda Mick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of a makerspace curriculum on the 4C's in education, Staci Novak, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of text-to-speech on students with reading disabilities, Melissa Oberembt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Data Analytics of Job Market Requirements for Technology Related Doctoral Degrees, Sidra Meo Rajput, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Representation of Controversial Materials in Middle School Library Collections in Iowa, Danielle Ramsey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of digital game-based learning on student learning: A literature review, Katrina Serrano, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development design, Katie Stull, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effectiveness of using intelligent tutoring systems to increase student achievement, Tedi Swanson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting early social-emotional development with wordless picture books, Kayla E. Takatsuka, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The effects of computer coding on elementary students, Cassidy Winslow, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2018
Capital Equipment Procurement Process and Integration Into Production, Mike A. Borwig, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of curriculum for Next Generation Science Standards in high school chemistry, Jennifer L. Brown, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teaching evolution and common ancestry with dissection, fossils and phylogeny, Nicolas A. Brown, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Parent perspectives on inclusive bookclubs, Amy Bucciferro, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Shift into ctrl: Integrating digital citizenship into high school freshman transition curriculum, Ellen Fairfield, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Blended learning and second language acquisition in the classroom, Victoria R. Hamilton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Genetics unit lesson plan for the Next Generation Science Standards, Erin Hogan, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2020 Award
Embracing New Experiences: Young Adult Literature About the Immigrant Experience, Ashley Hoppenjan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Thermopile Sensor Imaging System, Sumit Joshi, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Blended learning in credit recovery, Robin Kuhn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Qualitative Study of Realistic Fiction Subject Headings in a Middle School Library, Kathleen Michaelson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Selecting a Software Development Methodology Based on Project Characteristics, Semir Music, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring the effects of web-based parenting support on access to information and resources for rural families, Anne Plagge, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Improving Machine Utilization with RFID Technology During the Acquisition of a Large Capital Equipment Purchase, Richard Price, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review Examining the Best Practices of Volunteer Programs, Cara K. Reilly, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of virtual environment and virtual reality for knowledge transfer, Michelle Rice, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Depression and Anxiety in Current Middle Grade Fiction: Finding Quality, Authentic Portrayals for Use in Bibliotherapy, Tonia Sandersfeld-Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Science Research and Engineering & Design Into Education, Amanda R. Schiller, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of a station-rotation model of blended learning on student engagement, Melinda Tremmel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The eleven days of Christmas: an analysis of and conductor's guide to Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music, Logan Vander Wiel, School of Music, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Information Literacy: Expectations of High School Students in Joint Enrollment Courses, Steven Witmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Evaluation of a flipped classroom on student achievement in a low income school district, Michael Yeoman, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2017
Defying the odds: A research based reading program project guide, Megan Casey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaborative learning: Do two-stage quizzes positively affect students' perceptions of their understanding and achievement in high school physics?, Benjamin J. Arp, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Fluency and instruction in the elementary grades, Stacey Bakken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Taking university business courses online: An instructional designer's perspective, Zachary P. Benton-Slocum, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Behavior Management Methods, Procedures, Strategies, and Resources for Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Shannon Nichole Betzer, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Ultrasound simulators: Determining the simulator's role in diagnostic medical sonography programs, Lisa Bindert, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Developing writing prompt assessments for the next generation science standards: Physical science, Kristen Ann Birchard, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary matters : why vocabulary instruction is important and how to implement quality instruction in preschool, Melanie Blocker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Visual phonics : its impact as an instructional tool to promote literacy development in kindergarten students, Lori J. Bower, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Going 1:1 across the district, Kim Carlson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
TPACK learning activity types for secondary computer science courses, Rebecca Carton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding by Design approach to a Next Generation Science Standard in high school chemistry: Chemical reactivity, Jill Christofferson, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Invented spelling and its effect on kindergarten students' reading and writing abilities, Kelli A. Daly, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining student selection behaviors with library fiction collections, Katie Delaney, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using Google tools to enhance secondary writing instruction, Sarah Ebener, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The power of professional learning communities, Amanda Eller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The value of inquiry-based science instruction for elementary students, Jessica Renae Enger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Book selection approaches and the middle school student, Sara Fischer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Comparison of Model-Based Design and Traditional 2D Engineering Drawings in Manufacturing Using Flowchart Analysis, Josh Gerbig, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reading aloud to tweens and teens to create empathy: A functional criteria, Elizabeth Good, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of blended learning on K-12th grade students, Laura Hesse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of family engagement on child outcomes in preschool, Kathryn S. Ingham, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using technology to enhance and enrich music instruction, Megan L. Kannenberg, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Dungeons and Dragons and literacy: The role tabletop role-playing games can play in developing teenagers' literacy skills and reading interests, Stefanie L. B. Kaylor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarians and technology leadership, Jennifer Kizer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using digital tools to support writing in the ELL classroom, Katrina Lint, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Play-based early childhood classrooms and the effect on pre-kindergarten social and academic achievement, Amy McGinn, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of touchscreen devices to support writing development of preschoolers, Celeste Mortvedt, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Collaboration between School and Public Librarians, Elizabeth Pearson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
First year professional learning community implementation within the Marion High School Science Department, Madilyn M. Ramaekers, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Energy, matter, and change: A high school chemistry unit development, Allison Schipper, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of Gasket Improvement in Vehicle Drivetrain Applications, Keith David Schrader, Department of Technology, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Strategies for integrating literacy into a science classroom, Michelle Seddon, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of a standards-based classroom for high school physics at Solon Community School District, Tim Sheeley, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing model identification skills in an advanced placement Physics 1 classroom, Ian Spangenberg, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Prep-kindergarten teachers' beliefs : basic skills versus child-centered orientation, Katie Stundahl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary development with instructional coaching support, Jessica L. Swaab, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Parent-child interaction : how it impacts language and literacy skills, Angie Thurman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Infant and toddler care, Maggie Trecker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Technology and young children, Jamie Vircks, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Benefits of movement for academic achievement and classroom behaviors, Alison A. Waltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Recreational reading in secondary schools through book clubs, Briana White, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using the Next Generation Science Standards EQuIP Rubric: Evaluating a course in biomedical science, Brandon Yoder, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Submissions from 2016
The development and support of geometric and spatial concepts in preschool- and kindergarten-aged children, Laura J. Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of flipped instruction on student learning : perspectives from students and teachers, Britta Adams, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fostering reading with a summer literacy unit for elementary students, Diane M. Bahrenfuss, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of meditation and yoga as a treatment tool for juvenile offenders in Residential Treatment Centers for relapse prevention, Danielle K. W. Ballard-Green, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development for teachers : read-alouds in the middle level, Kelly Ann Behmer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family Involvement in Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services, Kimber Alexandra Bell, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of digital storytelling on student motivation and student engagement, Robyn Bredvick, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Effective Implementation of Lean Practices in a Secondary Educational for the Purpose of More Effectively Preparing Students for a Career in a Manufacturing Setting, Brandon Brooks Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Developing authentic summative assessments that correlate to the Next Generation Science Standards for a middle school science classroom, Nick Bushkofsky, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Increasing vocabulary and oral language skills of pre-K English language learners through shared storybook reading and take-home literacy bags, Angela Butler, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting reading curriculum without restricting access to library materials: Resources for teacher librarians, Tricia Carty, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using interactive read-alouds to support students' comprehension, Emily D. Chaffin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Family Structure Influence on “Family Leisure” Involvement, Sara E. Claman, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How can a child's fluency be improved and provide support for comprehension?, Sharon Marie Collins, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Fogging practices of Iowa counties for mosquito abatement, Alex Jay Davey, School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exploring effective classroom management techniques in a 1:1 classroom setting, Kenton Engels, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of specific interventions on child engagement in a preschool classroom, Sarah Elizabeth Farber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of using digital storytelling for fourth graders' literacy learning, Benjamin J. Feight, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Continuous Manufacturing Performance Improvement: An Investigation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness as a Valid Shop Floor Performance Evaluation Tool, Jeremy Joseph Fettkether, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of flipped learning on students in secondary education, Abigail M. Fish, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Word study and its importance to reading and writing in the primary classroom, Korie Frazier, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Female sexuality in current young adult literature, Joanna M. Freking-Smith, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Parent perceptions of support from the school library, Heather Garrett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sign language in the preschool classroom : a self-study, DiAnna Geiger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Readers' advisory program for non proficient readers, Lisa Gogel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Make it so: Employing a multi-player starship bridge simulator in a military-based leadership course, Robert Green, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A unit design : learning to code with Finches, William V. Gruman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A selective annotated list of reading promotion events recommended for elementary students, Nicole Nadine Guldager, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A twist on happily ever after : Fractured fairy tales for young adults, Kathryn Hale, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Critical literacy and digital technology with a novel unit, Brandon Harrison, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparing of Distance Education and Traditional Education, Chuan He, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of mentor texts to teach writing in kindergarten, first and second grades, Mary Heeringa, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
E-readers and struggling middle school readers, Abigail L. Hendrickson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The impact of augmented reality on curriculum and training design, Destery K. Hildenbrand, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Content analysis of two libraries resources for supporting primary economics instruction, Lindsey J. Hilts, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Racial disparities among African Americans primarily in the criminal justice system and other areas in society, Juana D. Hollingsworth, Department of Social Work, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Enhancing student motivation and success in reading through learning clubs, Sarah Pamela Jackman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strengthening early mathematics in early childhood classrooms : a professional development project, Jennifer Lynn Jansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Empowering elementary teachers to explore critical literacy through drama-based instruction, Courtney J. Jensen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Utilizing local project experts to provide professional development for early childhood educators : a professional development project, Dawn Janette Johnson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Cinematherapy in gifted education identity development : integrating the arts through STEM-themed movies, Timothy Carl Kangas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The attitudes of typically developing young children toward their peers with disabilities : a review of the literature, Sara Elizabeth Kayser, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Designing a self-directed gamified professional development course for technology integration, Rebecca J. Kinnander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The design of a professional development program for technology integration, Dana M. Lampe, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The Role of Motivational Climate on Rehabilitation Behaviors, Katie Marie Langmeier, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The rise of close reading, Jayne E. Larsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Changing early intervention provider practices to a coaching model through self-study and distance mentoring model : family-guided routines-based interventions and the key indicators, Cindy Lefeber, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Robotic High Precision Gaging Process, Andrew Leinen, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Online audiobook reference guide for Iowa elementary school librarians, Kerry LeWarne, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Green Supply Chain Management, Ravi Teja Marneni, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Makerspaces and the Iowa Core: Connections in a high school library, Tracie Marshall, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The advantages and disadvantages of school- and center-based preschool programs : implications for early childhood policy, Christy Martin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Methods for Supporting 21st Century Learning in School Library Spaces, Ashley McGrath, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using digital writing tools in supporting student writing, Sarah McKee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
After-school success: Associations between youth participants and youth outcomes, Dana Miller, School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Sound : the study of differentiating pitch and volume with preschoolers, Jennifer Lyn Miller, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of gamification on motivation and engagement in secondary curriculum, Matthew J. Molumby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of serious gaming on elementary student learning, Amanda Moritz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of one to one reading conferences in a third grade setting, Angel Munson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Robotics in the classroom: The effectiveness of robotics based curriculum in STEM education, Mark Nall, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Gender stereotypes in children's literature, Christine C. Nebbia, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Six Sigma Research Project: Loss of Hydraulic Fixture Pressure, Tyler Neigum, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Differentiated reading instruction through guided reading : a framework for effective reading instruction in the primary grades, Kara L. Neville, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A professional development plan to increase student motivation through the analysis of three motivational components : student, teacher, and accountability measures, Ashley Ann Oleson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using sign language in the infant room, Sara Paar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Picture Book Biography of Jessie Field Shambaugh, Kimberly Peterson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adjusting Production Processes for Use in Engineering and Testing Environments, Jordan Proctor, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Manual Versus Automated Drawing Checking: A Case Study, Thirupathi Reddygari Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The need for a teacher librarian to take a leadership role in the implementation of supplemental reading program initiatives to achieve desired student outcomes, Mindy M. Reimer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Exposure therapy discontinuation among Iraq War veterans, Kendra Renner, Department of Social Work, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Use of Minecraft as an Educational Tool to Improve Student Performance in the Classroom, James Roberts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The transition of flipped instruction : from professional development to classroom, Alison J. Sauter, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A New Vision for a 6-12 Library Science Curriculum, Jacqueline Leigh Seidl, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Outsourcing Effect on Product Quality, Hasudin Siljkovic, Department of Technology, Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
What relationship between preschool class sizes and student behaviors do teachers report?, Lindsey Steen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A journey of designing and beta-testing a game-based unit, Renee E. Thomas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using running records data in planning for literacy instruction, Tabitha A. Waltz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using comprehensive literacy instructional modules for literacy instruction with students with disabilities, Amanda M. Wasylik, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Small-Scale Enterprises Supply Chain Lean Conversion, Jianhua Xu, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of problem based learning on teaching light to middle school science students, Stephanie Yager, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Corner Case Strategy and Its Application in Medical Device Design Verification: A Case Study with Syringe Break Loose and Expulsion Force Testing, Xin Zhang, Department of Technology, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Extending mathematic learning beyond the classroom through online discussion and reflection, Linsey Zimmerman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2015
Osteoporosis in older Saudi women: A perspective study, Zahra Saeed Alfaraj, Division of Health Promotion and Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Alternative therapy for sickle cell disease, Huda Alsultan, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The 21st century school teacher librarian: Trends in the Iowa school library survey data over the last decade, Emily Baltes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Active landing velocity: "pawing motion", Erin Dean Blind, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The return on investment from comprehensive worksite health promotion programs, Kayla Nicole Blocker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The downside of being up: The blight of the nonprofit pedestal, Jamie Branch, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Instruction and standards-referenced grading in a 9th grade conceptual physics classroom, John C. Chai, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Closing the knowledge gap between virtual design and product manufacturing : using 3D printing for the ninth grade, Jeremiah D. Cooper, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The 1930s: The Great Depression and beyond ; an annotated bibliography, Tydra Corbin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The impact of school library circulation policy change: A case study, Kristen Downes, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
On the Prediction of the Peak Demand of Electrical Energy Use, Mahmoud Elbokl, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Middle school leisure reading selection: Influences during selection and implications for school library programs, Jessica A. Elliot, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An annotated bibliography of materials recommended for middle school classrooms regarding the multiple perspectives on the causes of the American Civil War, Emma Folland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Health and Gratitude: Grateful Patient Fundraising Practices and Considerations, Scott R. Ford, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Coaching stances : changing practice through self-reflection, Patricia D. Foster, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
ELA teacher perceptions of the school librarian's role in standards implementation, Franny Frey, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How to Build an Effective, Engaged Nonprofit Board of Directors, Elizabeth D. Heins, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Genrifying the school library's fiction collection, Andrea Hora, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Funding and Finance Mechanisms for Public Aquatic Facilities in Iowa Towns with Population under 10,000, Joshua A. Johnson, Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The use of marketing in nonprofit organizations, Elizabeth Kehret, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using a 5E learning cycle to adapt a college physics instructional unit for high school, Stacia Marie Kelly, Science Education Program, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Best Practices for Adoption of an Inquiry Learning Model in K-5 Education, Michelle M. Kruse, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The inclusion of engineering design into the high school biology curriculum, Cody D. LaKose, Science Education Program, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining variations in technology use for K-12 students of different gender and socioeconomic status, Nikki Lyons, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Bearing Endplay Verification: Oscillation Analysis, Nathan Madoerin, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Generational characteristics: How do we all play together, Jessica L. Malcheff, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
The Role of Importance of Right Goals Setting in Developing the Company's Financial, Seyed Nazar Mousavi, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective professional development for elementary teachers : creating dialogic classrooms to improve reading comprehension, Amanda J. Mroch, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Poverty and homelessness : A content analysis of children's nonfiction literature, Christine Newell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An analysis of online and blended learning environments : measuring approach and learning outcomes in corporate settings, Meghan B. O'Neal, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Factors influencing successful planning and implementation and employee participation in worksite wellness programs, Amanda Ramthun, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Lifeguard fitness readiness: Certification vs. qualification, Jacob Rasmussen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A study for comprehensive and collaborative relationships: Partnering public schools and nonprofit outdoor programs, Nicole Rottinghaus, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher librarians & literacy coaches: Their roles in reading support, Nicole N. Ruthaivilavan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
