Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Unions in Waterloo, Iowa: How organization, political activism, and community outreach led to the rise and fall of organized labor, 1947-1990, Dylan Christian Krauter Keller, Department of History, Open Access Thesis
Designing a self-directed gamified professional development course for technology integration, Rebecca J. Kinnander, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of First-Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge participation on female college major selection, Anthony Jay Kisch, Science Education Program, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The effectiveness of a Sunshine Circle in a kindergarten classroom as a classroom based interactive play group, Emerald Kissinger, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Graduate voice recital, Kayla Kjeldseth, School of Music, Open Access Thesis
An examination of the perceptions of the IEP process as a team plans for the potential reintegration of a student from an alternative setting to the resident district, Sarah J. Knudsen, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
A graduate recital in piano, Melody Kosobucki, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The immediate effects of thearapeutic taping on musculoskeletal pain, Aaron Michael Krejci, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
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
Campus recreation and its impact on grade point average and retention rates, Kristina M. Leen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
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
Degausser and other stories, Jake Limburg, Department of Languages and Literatures, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on the management of pain associated with delayed onset muscle soreness, Ashley Kay Lindahl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The effects of control threat on women's acceptance of benevolent sexism and traditional gender roles, Zheng Li, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
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
Analysis of the spatiotemporal dynamics of the active wildfire events in the Arctic tundra biome using MODIS data (2001-2015), Arif Masrur, Department of Geography, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
From soprano to barking dog : John Cage, the avant garde, and the counterculture, 1940-1975, Heather M. McAlpine, Department of History, Open Access Thesis
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
A master's recital in piano, Kathleen A. Meyer, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
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
Some convergence properties of Minkowski functionals given by polytopes, Jesse Moeller, Department of Mathematics, Open Access Thesis
Effects of gamification on motivation and engagement in secondary curriculum, Matthew J. Molumby, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate recital in voice, Michelle J. Monroe, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
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
Measuring swallow speed in healthy young adults during repetitive water and saliva swallowing conditions, Glendolyn Neely, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Six Sigma Research Project: Loss of Hydraulic Fixture Pressure, Tyler Neigum, Department of Technology, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Belief and practice: A self-study, Jamie Marie Nelson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Thesis
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
Preservice and practicing teacher science inquiry projects: An analysis of their understanding of the inquiry process, Benjamin D. Olsen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
Using sign language in the infant room, Sara Paar, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The role of rhythm step on pro-agility test performance in Division I football players, Panayiotis Papadopoulos, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Preschoolers Explore Greenhouses by Visiting a Greenhouse, Making a Model, and Growing Plants, Leann M. Perkins and Dessy Stoycheva
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)
Density and diversity of bees in the Midwestern agricultural landscape: Influence of surrounding agricultural land use and local plant community characteristics, Andrew J. Ridgway, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
Effects of predator satiation on seed predation in new roadside prairie plantings, Jessica Riebkes, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
The Use of Minecraft as an Educational Tool to Improve Student Performance in the Classroom, James Roberts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Labeling of religious non-believers: The effect of the "atheist" title on moral judgments about non-theists, Brock C. Rozich, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Biomechanical differences in the weightlifting snatch between successful and unsuccessful lifts, Jack Rummells, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Who Moved Those Rain Clouds to Town? Making Windbirds to Learn about the Power of Wind, Deepanee Samarakoon and Latisha L. Smith
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)
The impact of cognitive map quality and expert testimony on juror decisions and perceived credibility of eyewitnesses, Justin Parker Simmons, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Zebras and Jaguars, Oh My! Integrating Science and Engineering Standards with Art during Prekindergarten Block Time, Brandy A. Smith and Jane E. Cline
Dancing my adoptive identity : An autoethnographic analysis of adoption narratives and performance of identity, Montana Jean Smith, Department of Communication Studies, Open Access Thesis
What relationship between preschool class sizes and student behaviors do teachers report?, Lindsey Steen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Analysis of the STEBI-B Instrument as It Is Used to Predict the Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Preservice Elementary Teachers, Martha Alice Stone, Science Education Program, Open Access Thesis
Three- and Four-Year Olds Learn about Gears through Arts Incorporation, Dessy Stoycheva and Leann M. Perkins
A journey of designing and beta-testing a game-based unit, Renee E. Thomas, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Up close and personal : Examining the role race plays in public perceptions of law enforcement, Olivia K. Thompson, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Mothers-to-mothers health promotion model: Evaluating long-term impact of a cascading approach to health promotion in Mozambique, Halkeno Terfasa Tura, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Lights out game with cellular automation, Naoya Uematsu, Department of Mathematics, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Pride and motivational tendencies in Division I athletes after injury, Andrew George Vereen, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
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
Perfectionism and fear of failure in relation to injury occurence and rehabilitation behaviors, Pamela Jean Westendorf, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Homocysteine and CSRP-3 protein in migrating neural crest cells: A quantitative and qualitative confocal microscopy study, Allysan R. White, Department of Biology, Open Access Thesis
"Rock Against Reagan": The punk movement, cultural hegemony, and Reaganism in the eighties, Johnathan Kyle Williams, Department of History, Open Access Thesis 2017 Award
Perceptions and effects concerning the Reading for Meaning strategy among sixth and eighth grade readers at-risk, Patrice Winkel, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Exploring how first-year experiences in higher education influence student acceptance of biological evolutionary theory, Lauren A. Winter, Science Education Program, Open Access Thesis
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)
Corn Stover Biochar in Gypsum Board: Empirical Analysis of Thermal Conductivity and Flexural Strength, Albena Yordanova, Department of Technology, Open Access Dissertation
Effects of soil type and plant diversity on soil respiration and litter decomposition in a tallgrass prairie biofuel production system, Jordan Lee Young, Department of Biology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
"Joy for what it is": Narratives of two mothers on raising their children with disabilities, Zeina H. Yousof, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
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
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The utility of high-diversity prairie mixtures as bioenergy feedstocks, Jessica E. Abernathy, Department of Biology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Osteoporosis in older Saudi women: A perspective study, Zahra Saeed Alfaraj, Division of Health Promotion and Education, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
"Were you just Catfished?" : rationales and outcomes of deception in Catfish: The TV Show, Nicole Marie Allaire, Department of Communication Studies, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Alternative therapy for sickle cell disease, Huda Alsultan, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Identifying challenges for the software industry development in Jordan, Raed Alwaqfi, Department of Technology, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
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
Perceived relational evaluation : biological, psychological, and physical health correlates, Emily Christina Banitt, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis
Graduate recital abstract: Graduate recital in voice, Katherine Elizabeth Beane, School of Music, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
August Becker and traditional vs. modern culture in the first decades of the twentieth century, Michelle Lea Becker Smith, Department of History, Open Access Thesis
Preliminary investigation into the cause of pinhole porosity in aluminum metal castings from serpentine impurities in olivine sand, Brodie J. Biersner, Department of Technology, Open Access Thesis
Rethinking the Conquest : an exploration of the similarities between pre-contact Spanish and Mexica society, culture, and royalty, Samantha Billing, Department of History, Open Access Thesis
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)
Partnership: UNI tutors and families, Melissa Blohm, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (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)
All fortune is good fortune: the role of Fortuna in a monotheistic literary world, Kimberly Bridgewater, Department of Languages and Literatures, Open Access Thesis
Predictors of racial prejudice : a meta-analysis of the influence of religion and political orientation, Kristin Ann Broussard, Department of Psychology, Open Access Thesis 2016 Award
