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Cosmological argument counterexample
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)A Cosmological Argument Counterexample, as opposed to the usual cosmological argument, advocates that nature, the physical universe, is all of reality and exists rather than nothing at all because: 1] Something cannot come ... -
A county level analysis of high school dropout rates nationwide
(2011)Not long ago, the educational system in the United States was seen as an exemplary model throughout the world. In recent years, the United States is losing the competition in terms of educational attainment compared to ... -
Creating 3-D Game Characters
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2022)The creation of 3-D characters for games has always been one of infinite complexities. For a beginner, creating a 3-D game character can feel impossible. Watching a tutorial on the subject may only prove to frustrate the ... -
Credit and debit management among UW-Stout students: practices and implications
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)For many Americans today, debt has become a part of life; this is especially true for college students because of the rising costs of higher education. Student loan debt was held by 70% of 2012 graduates according to ... -
The Curious Link Between Free Will & Time Travel
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2019-04)Philosophers have debated the meaning of free will and if people have free will at all. Despite the years of discussion, no one can be sure if free will exists. When time travel is added to the equation, the discussion ... -
Cutting edge sentiment
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)The nature of cultural changes over time, in a broad sense, is where my work originates. My initial investigations have stemmed from my experiences working in long-term memory care and have generated ideas regarding ... -
Dante and Han-shan: masters of visual communication
(2011)This paper explores the works of poets Dante Alighieri and Han-shan, focusing on their communication through detailed visual descriptions of their subjects. This technique results in a vivid literary painting, informed by ... -
Defining Esports Student-Athletes and the Behaviors that Affect Academic Performance
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2022)Esports has been an emerging topic within the past decade. As video games are being more competitive, so is the potential of Esports for college teams to be made. Students are provided opportunities of recruitment to play ... -
Demographic Analysis of Bias and Privilege at a Small Midwestern University
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)This study explored how students responded to four scales related to bias and white privilege on a small, predominantly white, midwestern campus. Four research questions were examined: 1) which racial group has the most ... -
Depression and anxiety in critical transitional periods in an adolescent's life
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2016-04)Depression and anxiety during critical moments in an adolescent’s life, such as entering and graduating high school, may be more prevalent than many individuals think. I examined adolescents and rated the amount of ... -
Determinants of violent crime in the U.S. evidence from state level data
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2015-04)This study examines the determinants of violent crime in the United States. It argues that violent crime is affected by socio-economic and public policy factors. To test the hypothesis, the study uses recent state level ... -
Diachronic Abstraction
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)I create objects to convey emotion, to emphasize the process of making, and to portray a sense of the instinctual nature of my work. I seek to convey a form of visceral expression through the mediums of metals, ceramics, ... -
Differences in executive function and creativity between bilinguals and monolinguals
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2014-04)Previous research has suggested a bilingual advantage in executive function (EF) and creativity compared to monolinguals. It is theorized that bilinguals’ EF advantage stems from their constant practice of selecting one ... -
Discipline and intergenerational transmission
(2008)The disciplinary practices that parents use on their own children affect the child throughout his or her life and influence the discipline that they plan to use with their children. This study investigated attitudes about ... -
Discrete
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2016-04)A colleague once described my work as “sophisticated glitter.” The idea that glitter, which is a cheap material and considered kitsch, may be transformed into sophistication, has compelled me to create works of art ... -
Dividing the Day
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2023)I throw functional ware out of porcelain to create large sets of pottery made for two or more people to have meals together. The experience of life can be enhanced in the simplest of ways by bringing presence and purpose ... -
Do Children Conform? Conformity Behaviors in Children Aged Two Through Five
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2021)Prior research suggests that conformity begins during childhood, but conformity behaviors may differ as a function of age and other demographic characteristics of the child (e.g., gender). The current study was designed ... -
Do men deserve more credit? A study on gender and caregiving
(2006)Care for the elderly population in the United States is fast becoming an issue many families are facing. This study investigated the relationship between gender and willingness of college students to care for aging parents ... -
Does student residence influence physical activity at UW-Stout
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services, 2016-04)The University of Wisconsin- Stout’s campus is divided into two sections: North Campus and South Campus. North Campus is comprised of Student Health Services, four active residence halls, a dining facility, and 24-hour ... -
Drivers of hydroperiod in ephemeral and permanent wetlands
(University of Wisconsin--Stout. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 2017-04)Wetlands serve as a habitat for many different plant and animal species that rely on various hydroperiods to survive. Understanding the influences on hydroperiod may help to compensate for any future loss or changes in ...