Theses from 2015
Compatibility Factors of Fascioloides magna miracidia and Four Sympatric Snail Species: Miracidial Behavior and Snail Response, Bryan Rolfsen
The Balancing Act Between Student lnvolvement and Academic Performance, Rocken Roll
Moral Reasoning of Student and Academic Misconduct Habits: A Qualitative Evaluation, Charles Rooney
Researching the Historical Representations of Andrew Jackson in Trade Books, Steven K. Sakowicz
From the Jungles of Washington to the Wilderness of America: The Effects of Federal Grants on Wildlife Conservation in the States, Kayla Samuelson
Gendered Pathways to Office for Members of the 112th U.S. House of Representatives, Samantha Sarich
"Fine Dignity, Picturesque Beauty, and Serious Purpose": The Reorientation of Suffrage Media in the Twentieth Century, Emily Scarbrough
Daily Activity Patterns in Three Migratory Bird Species at a Stopover Site on the Northern Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Lynn Schofield
Changing Hispanic Demographics: The Shift to Democratic Support, Trevor Wayne Schoonover
Researching the Historical Representations of Ancient Egypt in Trade Books, Lieren Schuette
The Role of CREG1 and PITX1 as Master Regulators of Liver Function, Anit Shah
Woodlawn: A Collection of Working Class Poems, Anthony Travis Shoot
Construct Validity of the Learning Behaviors Scale and the Academic Competence Evaluation Scales, Taryn L. Smith
Channel Morphology at a Meander Bend Chute Cutoff Partially Obstructed by Woody Debris, Drew Sobczak
Veterans' Perceptions and Use of Student Support Services at a Midwestern University, Amanda J. Starwalt
An Exploration of College Student Experiences Regarding Healthy Eating at a Midsized Midwestern University: A Qualitative Approach, E. Jordan Stayer
College Students Self-Presentation and Online Social Networks, Lauren J. Stehlik
A Glance at Tropical Operations and Tropical Linear Algebra, Semere Tsehaye Tesfay
For Quality and Training Purposes: Stories, Sean Towey
Is Unmitigated Communion Related to Depression and Anxiety?, Brett A. Vacek
From Prairienet to the CDI: Writing the History, Sally van der Graaff
Mental Illness in Early American Fiction: Charles Brockden Brown and the Sentimental Novelists, Katie E. Walk
Morphological and Surface Chemistry Characteristics of Silica Nanoparticle Based Cryogels from Specific Processing Parameters, Ben Walusiak
Effects of Postactivation Potentiation Succeeding Glute Bridge Exercise on Multiple Jump Performance in Recreationally Trained Individuals, Anthony Warpecha
The Effectiveness of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies for Teaching English Reading Skills to Hispanic English Language Learners, Michelle Watson
Being Bromo in a Heterosexual Dominated Culture: A Qualitative Approach, Nathan J. Wehr
"I'm Very Much Myself": The Construction and Communication of ASMRtist Identities, Victoria S. Weinberg
Sources of Social Support and Their Relationship with Victimization and Social Emotional Outcomes, Jordan L. Wenger
Stepping out from the Crowd: (Re)branding Jamaica's Tourism Product through Sports and Culture, Thelca Patrice White
The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Sports Performance: Vertical Jump and Shuttle Run Performance in Women's College Basketball Players, Holly Wohltman
Creative Writing Pedagogy: The Autobiographical Narrative in Hybrid Projects as a Means to Explore Intersectionality, Tana G. Young
Examination of the Internal Structure of the Academic Competence Evaluation Scale - Teacher (ACES-T), Stephanie A. Zegadlo
Theses from 2014
The Perceived Benefits of Participation in Living and Learning Communities: The Student Perspective, Sally Adams
Community College to a Four-Year Institution: Transition for Underrepresented Students, Sarah Adams
Theoretical and Spectroscopic Analysis of CH...π Interactions of Fluorinated Aromatic Systems, Anuradha Gayathri Akmeemana
The Effects of Theophylline and 8-Cyclopentyltheophylline on the Respiratory Response to Carbon Dioxide in Neonatal Rats, Christine E. Albers
Computational and Experimental Studies of Non-Covalent Interactions: Characterization of CH...π Interactions and Structure of 1,1-Difluoroethylene...Carbon Dioxide, Ashley M. Anderton
Sexual and Political Affairs: Representation of Women in American News Media, Melissa Beal
Help-Seeking Attitudes in India: The Role of Religion, Intergroup Anxiety, Collective Self-Esteem, & Emotional Intelligence, Ashlee M. Beck
Significance of Gateway Requirements to Student Success: A Mixed Methods Approach, Ashley Rashaun Bell
Does Parent Management of Past Childhood Sibling Aggression Predict Young Adult Emotion Regulation? A Retrospective Study, Joseph P. Berry
Emotional Intelligence, Coping Styles, and Psychopathology, Letizia Boin
Grayscale, Emily Bowers
Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Reported Religiosity and Alcohol Usage Among Undergraduate Students, Angelica Maria Bradley
Deindustrialization In The American Labor Economy, 1960-2010, Joseph Camp
The Long-Term Effects of an AAC Communication Partner Training Program, Brooke Capp
Exploration of the Relationship Between Schizotypal Traits and Well-Being, James Ciulla
Satisfaction and Importance Analysis of Features and Services to Nontraditional Students: A Mixed Methods Approach, Denise E. Corray
Curriculum Development for Computer Numerical Control Course, Brad Curry
Idiomatic Horn Writing: The Formal and Historical Contexts of Four Horn Pieces, Elizabeth A. Danner
The Effects of 1, 3, & 7 Trisubstituted and 8-Cyclopentyl Alkylxanthines on Respiration in Newborn Rats, Nathan Creel Davidson
Conditional Goal-Setting as a Mediator in the Relationship between Mindfulness and Well-Being, Adam De Fina
Foreign Direct Investment Led Growth and Its Determinants in Sub-Saharan African Countries, Tewodros Zerihun Demelew
Implementation of Renewable Portfolio Standards in the United States, Luke J. L. Eastin
Online Social Networking and Political Participation: The Role of Social Media and Students' Engagement in Politics, Ellen M. Eckert
The Effects of Music Instruction on Phonological Awareness in Children with Hearing Impairment, Chelsea Fitch
Comparison of Two Dark Chocolate and Their Effect on Blood Pressure, Melissa A. Foor
An Examination of Areas of Involvement That Foster Student Retention, Abigail L. Ford
Comparison of Oak and Sugar Maple Distribution and Regeneration in Central Illinois Upland Oak Forests, Peter J. Frey
Common Core Standards' Preparation for Vocational Careers in Rural Illinois Public High Schools, Emily Fultz
At the Intersections of Dialogue, Social Media, and Crisis Communication: A Case Study of Consolidated Edison's Communicative Response to Superstorm Sandy, Nathan Furstenau
Grief, Loss and Stress Burden among Spouse Caregivers of the Person with Young-onset Dementia, Sharbari Ganguly
The Path Into Student Affairs: How Undergraduate Experiences Influence Students to Pursue a Career in Student Affairs, Bryce Jacob Reuer Gergely
An Investigation of Characteristics Associated with Student Leadership, Aseret Gonzalez
How I Love You, Hannah R. Green
Breaking into the House: An Analysis of Freshman Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Aaron R. Hacker
Effects of Dams on Fish and Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Vermilion River, IL, Ryan Patrick Hastings
Substance Abuse in Older Adults: An Exploratory Study, Rachael Hawn
An Examination of the Experiences of African American Gay Men at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Approach, Matthew David Hayes
Functions of MitoNEET: What the Protein-Protein Interactions Reveal, Fran Hirschfelder
The Relationship Between Classroom Management, Coping Styles, and Stress, Shawna Hoots
Fear of Negative and Positive Evaluation across Social Evaluative Situations, Jarvis Howe
Assessment of Range, Habitat Use, and Diel Movement of Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) in the Wabash River Using Ultrasonic Telemetry, Sarah Mary Huck
Do Artificial Riffles Enhance Nutrient Retention in Restored Streams?, Adam Thomas Hughes
Low Resolution Examination of Cool-water Carbonate Foraminifera around Tasmania during the Pleistocene, Sara Jane Hughes
Relationship Between Residence Hall Floor Plan and Social Interaction, Community, Retention, and Overall Satisfaction, Cassandra James
Reuniting Old Allies: A Case for Creative Composition, Stephen M. Jefferies
Personality Traits and Character Strengths as Predictors of Well-Being, Carissa Johnsen
Black Males' Perceptions of Parental Involvement, Influence, and Their Educational Outcomes, Victor Jones Jr.
Impact of Masculinity on Undergraduate Men's Perceptions of Bullying and Help-Seeking, Michael King
Increasing Cooking and Nutritional Knowledge of Food Pantry Clients via Cookbook Intervention, Joshua Kleczynski
Building and Maintaining Legitimacy Online: UNICEF's Use of Facebook, John Kraps
Incremental Validity of the Learning Behavior Scale in Special Education Evaluation, Margaret Lakebrink
The Effects of a Pro-Eating Disorder Website across Different Races, Lucrecia Ann Lawer
Subjective Time and Mindfulness, Ian LeSueur
Revitalizing Grammar Instruction for High School Juniors: Toward a Contextual, Student-Driven, and Minimalistic Method, Heather L. Lindenmeyer
Analysis Of The Black Friday Consumer, Lori A. Logan
The Role of Landmarks in Territory Maintenance by the Black Saddlebags Dragonfly, Tramea lacerata, Jeffrey Lojewski
Exploratory Factor Analysis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptom Clusters, Rachel A. Maxwell
Evaluation of Student Writing and Its Effects on Motivation, Scott May
Morphological and Ecological Investigations of Species of Bulrush (Scirpus) in Illinois, Julian G. Moore
The Effects of Existential Salience on State Anxiety, Joseph Morger
Role of Feedstock and Process Conditions on Biomass Gasification for Synthesis Gas Production, Mayoorey Murugathasan
Demographics and Seasonal Diet Composition of Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus Rafinesque) in Wabash River, Vaskar Nepal
The Experiences of Community College Student Athletes, Holly Nichols