Graduate Student Work
A collection of Graduate Student Work at the University of Northern Iowa.
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Recommender systems in higher education: The effectiveness of meta-data analysis in predicting academic success, Michael J. Holmes Open Access Dissertation
Viability of a proposed transparent fluid model for analog metal casting filling process, Andres Segura Irazoqui Open Access Thesis
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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Accuracy of self-assessment in a ninth grade earth science classroom, Alyssa Jacobson 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 Open Access Graduate Research Paper 2022 Award
Abracadabra: Combatting Nonprofit Turnover When Your Staff Perform the Disappearing Act, Averi Gabrielle Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comprehensive analysis of injection strategies for improving diesel engine combustion under cold start development, Balkrishna A. Kamble Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Hybridity, border-crossings and the homeland in contemporary literature by women, Rand Omar Khalil Khalil Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Data-Driven Decision Making in Nonprofit Organizations, Amanda Kline Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Supporting Mental Health at UNI, Dominique Kornely, Kristine Hoskinson, Hannah Nelson, Talia Pulley, and Mike Tate
Examining individual differences in attitudes toward the insanity defense, Dominique M. Kornely Open Access Thesis
Agrochemicals and Rural Women's Health in the Volta Region of Ghana, Sedomda Kpikpitse
Agrochemicals and rural women's health in the Volta Region of Ghana, Sedomda Kpikpitse Open Access Thesis
Community diversity influences selection on nutrient resorption in Panicum virgatum, Michael J. Lashbrook Open Access Thesis
UNI Orchesis Dance Company, Mel Lemke
Activity recognition based on thermopile imaging array sensors, Qingshan Liang Open Access Dissertation
Gio's story, Sermantha Louisy Thesis (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Influence of landscape on the population genetics of the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) in glaciated and unglaciated environments, Jonathan Michael Luiken Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The influences driving decisions by Latinx students to enroll in upper-level high school STEM courses, Erica Malloy Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Musical composition graduate portfolio, Juan Marulanda Open Access Thesis
Master's recital: Max McBride, Max Niles McBride Open Access Thesis
Masks are Attractive: COVID-19 Attitudes, Behaviors and Relationship Satisfaction, Alyssa McCoy
Stop Thinking about Past Arguments: Imagined Interactions, Mindfulness and Anxiety in Romantic Relationships, Alyssa McCoy
The Process for Nonprofits and Foundations to Engage in Productive Partnerships, Anna McCutcheon Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Diverse representation within secondary-level state consortium-provided e-books, Jill McDonald Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
24andMore: Using Genomics to Improve Walleye (Sander vitreus) Stocking in Iowa, Rachel McDonnell
24andmore: Using genome-wide SNPS to investigate the genetic diversity of Iowa walleye (Sander vitreous) broodstock, Rachel Ann McDonnell Open Access Thesis
Enhancing scientific literacy through attention to argumentation as a disciplinary literacy practice, Whitney McWilliams Open Access Graduate Research Paper
School speech-language pathologists' identification, use, and need of resources and materials, Emily Michael, Melissa Tranel, and Hannah Fahey Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Rising above the Stigma: Developing young leaders through Peer Mentoring, Shawn Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Analyzing perceptions of citizen science as part of an international learning experience, Katelyn Marie Miner Open Access Thesis
Quality Improvement Analysis of Participant Reach for an Early Intervention Program for Parkinson's Disease, Raelynn Murphy
What are the benefits and challenges of diversification of revenue for nonprofit organizations, Mckenzie Musser 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 Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Comprehensive List of Mental Health/Wellness Services at UNI, Hannah Nelson
“All Issues are Women’s Issues”: The Independent Women’s Forum and the Constitutive Rhetoric of Conservative Women, Emma Newton
Gender Performance and Political Identity at the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Emma E. Newton
Deities and dumbasses, Isaac Nielson Thesis (UNI Access Only)
It's hard to lose: Embracing a place-based mindset and reculturing rural areas and students, Anthony T. Skip Olson 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 Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Identifying ways to support preservice teachers to engage in inquiry work through Project Approach: A self-study, Allison K. Pattee Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
The historical and cultural accuracy of the Japanese internment camps in children's literature, Zoey Perrigo Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Graduate recital in violin, Maria del Pilar Serrano Pineda Open Access Thesis
Human impact on the environment: A middle school project based learning unit development, Shannon Power Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Development of a NGSS curriculum unit for periodic trends and properties in ninth-grade physical science, Amy L. Price Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Engaging Older Adults in Virtual Volunteering: Benefits and Barriers in Good and Trying Times, Theresa Price Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Portrayal of females in notable science trade books for children, Carolyn Proesch Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Peer Support for Mental Health, Talia Pulley and Mike Tate
The internalization of the model minority myth and its effect on Asian American students' academic stress, Anne E. Raecker Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Understanding the use of crisis communication in Clery Act compliance, Allyson L. Rafanello Open Access Dissertation
Mid-level manager's perspectives of competencies for entry-level campus housing professionals, Nicholas F. Rafanello Dissertation (UNI Access Only) 2022 Award
The systematics of Physaria sensu stricto from Wyoming and surrounding areas, Jason Ratcliff Open Access Thesis
Virus induced gene silencing of Fusarium verticillioides pathogenicity genes in maize, Jennifer M. Redfern Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Quality and Quantity of Social Support in College Students with ADHD Symptomatology, Chloe Reeble
Quality and quantity of social support in college students with ADHD symptomatology, Chloe J. Reeble Open Access Thesis 2022 Award
UNICASE (University of Northern Iowa Corpus of Academic English), Jacob Rigal
Redefining What's Manly: Using Masculine Attributes to Describe Counseling Services for Men, Riley Rodemaker
Redefining what's manly: Using masculine attributes to describe counseling services for men, Riley Nicholas Rodemaker Open Access Thesis
Model-based predictive controller design, Soheil Sadeghi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Geo_Capabilities: Redefining Rurality in the Heartland for Better Hindsight with Ark_Adiums, Maritza Salinas
Associations between insecure attachment style and borderline personality disorder: The role of sleep disruptions, Elijah Schaefer Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Analysis of student perceptions on climate change in a rural Iowa school district, Tyler Scholl Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
How HPA stress response relates to anxiety: Sex differences and estradiol, Carrie Shea Open Access Thesis
The Use of Immunosorbent Assays to Study Stress Response and Anxiety, Carrie Shea
Exploring the rhetorical constitution of a safe space for women in Begum Rokeya and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's works, Rifat Rezowana Siddiqui Open Access Thesis
The beef debate: Religion, history, and harmony in India, Shreya Singh Open Access Thesis
Financial literacy on college campuses and its relationship to student retention, completion, and debt, Jaclyn K. Smith Open Access Thesis
Nonprofit Crowdfunding Best Practices, Shelly Smith Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Digital conditions of self & social construction: A critical synthesis of our digital ecosystem & the implications for identity, knowledge, & ideology, Alexander Sojka Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Immediate vs. deferred feedback during formative assessments in a 9th grade physical science course, Jordan Sonntag Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Examining the impact a teacher librarian has on students' self-selection strategies, Stefanie Throndson Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Autoethnography on teaching during a pandemic, Kelsey Ufford Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Nonprofit fundraising: A look at effective employees’ participation, Moses A. Ulom Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Effects of exposure to video games on sexual harassment, Chelsea Renee Washburn Open Access Thesis
Exploring the experiences of one team of teachers: Well-being and navigating the demands of the education profession, Abby Weiland Open Access Dissertation 2023 Award
Graduate voice recital: Athena-Sadé Whiteside, mezzo-soprano, Athena-Sadé Whiteside Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The zones of regulation in schools, Kyle Andrew-Kelly Wiebers Open Access Thesis
Collaboration in a Crisis Management, Ann Wolf Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Model evidence links (MELs) and the impact of critical thinking on open ended responses, James Gregory Zabel Open Access Dissertation
Submissions from 2020
Representation of Native peoples in picture books about Christopher Columbus: A literary analysis, Mari Butler Abry Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Negative halo effects in parent ratings of ADHD and conduct problems, Helena Frances Alacha Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Western media coverage of international news: A content analysis of Associated Press coverage of Africa, Adukwu Samuel Atadoga Open Access Thesis
Self-paced High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is Less Physiologically Demanding Than Traditional HIIT, Abigail Auten, Kristina Cavey, Jacob Reed, Kelsey Bourbeau, Panayiotis Papadopoulos, and Terence Moriarty
Elementary school library program integration with art, literacy, and STEAM through makerspaces, Kristi Baldwin Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Graduate recital in trombone, Obediah Bauer Open Access Thesis
Portrayal of characters with physical disabilities in picture books, Emily Biederman Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Intuitive Eating and Mindfulness as a Mediator Between Sleep and Self-Compassion, Ljubomirka Bijelic and Dilbur Arsiwalla
The Presentation of Race at Mark Twain Historical Sites in Hannibal, Missouri, Anthony Wayne Birch Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Trend in male engagement in maternal and newborn health services in Ethiopia, Wubite Bekele Bogale Open Access Thesis
Investigating the production of cores by using reclaimed foundry green sand, Kristopher Lee Boss Open Access Thesis
3D printing technology on spare parts business supply chain management: A case study in appliance industry, Salih Boysan Open Access Dissertation
Disclosure of trans & gender variant identities by students to students, C. A. Brimmer Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Impact of positive psychology in PK-12 settings, Daniel Paul Butler Open Access Dissertation 2022 Award
Labor's unsettled vagrancy: The rise and fall of the hobo labor movement, 1865-1929, Laura Kathryn Carpenter Open Access Thesis
Advertising patriotism: Gender and sacrifice in Ladies' Home Journal, 1942-1945, Travis John Carrier Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The overground railroad of the Jim Crow era: A rhetorical analysis of the Negro Motorist Green Books, Cecilia Louise Cerja Thesis (UNI Access Only)
On the zeta Kirchhoff index of several graph transformations, Danny Cheuk Open Access Thesis
An elephant is in the lake: How a nice girl navigated growing up amidst murder and madness in suburban Chicago, Mary Chipman Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Through their eyes: Exploring the relationship between college females' body perceptions and recreation center messaging, Sydney Leigh Ann Cindrich Open Access Thesis 2020 Award
The impact of confidence-based marking on unit exam achievement in a high school physical science course, Casey Clark Open Access Graduate Research Paper
