• Curriculum Development of Math 114 : Calculus 

  Faris, Katherine; Hlas, Christopher S. (2022-04)

  Throughout the course of the Fall 2021 semester, data was collected on students enrolled in Math 114 on their online homework (WeBWorK) and students’ assessment (quizzes/exams) scores. After each assessment was taken, data ...

• Continuous, Dynamic User Authentication Using Mobile Touch Dynamics Based on Machine Learning 

  DeRidder, Zach; Pelto, Brendan; Dave, Rushit (2022-04)

  Modern user authentication measures on mobile devices often include biometric authentication (facial and fingerprint), multi-factor authentication, and password entry as ways of authenticating users. These authentication ...

• Microplastic pollution of Ulothrix Filamentous Algae in Western Lake Superior 

  Denison, Anakah; Rylander, Zoe; Wellnitz, Todd A. (2022-04)

  Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Estuary (SLRE) are important ecological and economical resources for the Upper Midwest as waterways, fisheries, and recreation destinations—however, these essential waterbodies may be ...

• Exploring Policies to Promote High-Performance Computing in Post-Pandemic Undergraduate Education in Wisconsin 

  Doss, Isabella; Mohr, Molly; Herbert, Jordan; Ma, Ying; Bhattacharyya, Sudeep; Gomes, Rahul (2022-04)

  The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged higher education institutions across the world to maintain the quality of education and fulfill their mission. Notably, classes and research projects that involved high-performance ...

• Origins of Folk Songs Used in the Music Classroom 

  Carlson, Ariana; Corcoran, Haley; Dunbar, Laura (2022-04)

  This research project is a response to the current environment in music education surrounding the history of folk music. Initially, the purpose of this project was to research the set of folk songs used in our general music ...

• Predicting Fibrotic Progression in Renal Transplant Tissue Using FT-IR Imaging 

  Caterer, Zachary; Mathisen, Blake; Boyle, Jennifer; Feuker, Katie; Hady, Mikayla; Severson, Nathanial; Walsh, Michael J. (2022-04)

  Kidney is the most transplanted organ in the United States. Transplantation is the primary treatment for end-stage renal disease, yet 50% of transplants progress to chronic allograft injury. It is difficult to discern ...

• Understanding the Language of Music : From an Etude Generation Perspective 

  Casey, Lauren N.; Fine, Benjamin T. (2022-04)

  In recent years there has been a focus on the accessibility and equity of music instruction in under-served communities. The value of private/guided instruction is clear, but the question of reaching students from lower ...

• Attitudes and Perceptions Toward COVID-19 Vaccines Among the Somali Population in Northern Wisconsin : Qualitative Study 

  Decker, Ellie; Alasagheirin, Mohammad H.; Canales, Mary K. (2022-04)

  Between 2001 and 2005, Somalis made up 25% of U.S. admitted refugees. Many sought refuge from famine and war faced by militia groups. Many refugees came to Minnesota for jobs, lower costs of living, higher minimum wage, ...

• COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Level of Trust in Information Sources 

  Coleman, Kelcy R.; Lagorio, Carla H. (2022-04)

  In the two years since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a large spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 which can hinder collective action in democratic societies and contribute to distrust in information ...

• Examining Chinese and American Climate Change Views Using 2015, 2017 & 2020 Survey Data : Part 1-2 

  Castellanos-Martinez, Jesse; Kladar, Erica; Krahn, Emily; Link, Micah; Long, Phillip; Raddenbach, Hannah; Roubinek, Lillian; Schiller, Megan; Jamelske, Eric M.; Boulter, James E.; Knutson, Kristine (2022-04)

  With mounting scientific evidence regarding the realities of climate change (CC) including causes and consequences, the international/global importance of this issue cannot be overstated. Significant research has assessed ...

• Floral Aromas and Funky Flavors : An Analysis of the X-zyme Brewing Adjunct and its Associated Enzyme Activity 

  Brandt, Michael; VandenHeuvel, Alec; Bailey-Hartsel, Scott (2022-04)

  Adjuncts have been used for centuries to improve various qualities of beer. Enzyme adjuncts work by facilitating specific chemical reactions to attain results that would normally take much longer or not be possible at all ...

• Evidence-based Strategies for Standardized Exam Remediation in Nursing : An Integrative Review 

  Bradley, Haley; Regan, Kinley; Thomas, Regan; Sund, Alicia; Mota, Dalete; Olsen, Jeanette (2022-04)

  Many nursing programs utilize standardized exams to prepare nursing students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a licensing exam students must pass after graduation to become a registered nurse. The ...

• Interprofessional Education Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Students Through Role-Play Simulation 

  Wiles, Brooke; Boyles, Hannah; Hemmerich, Abby L. (2022-04)

  Speech-language pathologists often collaborate with professionals of many different disciplines within the health care and educational field which is considered interprofessional practice. Interprofessional education is ...

• Social Support and NSSI : The Impact of COVID-19 Stress Eau Claire 

  Bouche, Amber; Wagner, Emily; Yu, Isabel; Muehlenkamp, Jennifer J. (2022-04)

  Recent research reports an increase in the prevalence of self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents during the pandemic, jumping from 17% to 28% in 2021. The reasons for this needed exploration. Social support acts as a protective ...

• Mapping WHO-ICF Domains to Student-Identified Twitter Content in an Online Aphasia Course 

  Tullar, Faith; Bujak, Anna; Sather, Thomas; Mayne, Lesley E. (2022-04)

  Twitter has become a popular social media platform known for its quick information sharing and 280-character limit. With social media holding a more prominent place in the classroom, Ansari and Khan (2020), stated, “67% ...

• Examining the Utilization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Market Match Incentive Program at the Eau Claire Farmers’ Market Before and During the COVID Pandemic : Part I & 2 

  Blaney, Ethan; Howat, Annabelle; Irlbeck, Kayla; Klingbeil, Katie; Ledwith, Zachary; Lindaas, Andrew; Shuttleworth, Tristan; Zenner, Madelyn; Jamelske, Eric M. (2022-04)

  Food insecurity, including low fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption is a significant issue facing many American families. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to help low-income families ...

• When is a Bug a Feature? : Enzymatic Activity in the Beer Brewing Process 

  Birch, Cole M.; Leavens, Caterra M.; Sillman, Hunter W.; Voon, Aidan; Bailey-Hartsel, Scott (2022-04)

  The beer brewing industry has grown rapidly over the past several years. Because of this, the number of hop varieties has greatly expanded, making them a very valuable resource. To alleviate the financial strain, a ...

• Synthesis of PCN Asymmetric Tridentate Ligand and Derivatives for Organometallic Catalysis 

  Dolan, Connor C.; Birch, Cole M.; Gerlach, Deidra L. (2022-04)

  Catalysis plays a great role in the world today with one of the most prominent industries being the polymers industry. Linear alpha olefins (LAO’s) are short to long chain carbon molecules whose uses range from plastics ...

• Ceramic Firing Alternatives to Electric Kilns 

  Baranek, Cassidy; Peterson, CV (2022-04)

  This project is intended to experience traditional ceramic firing methods. Most ceramic artists today rely on electric kilns that are able to self-regulate and provide more predictable, consistent results. This research ...

• Gamma Ray Spectrometry : Analyzing the Response of a Gamma Ray Spectrometer 

  Baker, Sarge J.; Donhowe, Samantha B.; Ford, Lyle (2022-04)

  We experimentally analyzed the internal components of an old gamma ray spectrometer. The NaI(TI) spectrometer was manufactured in 1979 and all of its internal components are original. We were unable to open the device to ...

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