Url Resource class Title Creator Subject Description Publisher Contributor Date Type Format Identifier Source Language Relation Coverage Rights Alternative Title Abstract Date Available Is Part Of Spatial Coverage Bibliographic Citation License Degree Doi Issue Page end Page start Volume Funded by Supported by Department or school name within institution Key Words Note History note Type Note https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14867 Under the Microscope of Forensic Science Makenna Bergerson WR 121 | Winner of Outstanding Essay Award 6/15/2022 UnboundV3a eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en An interview-based analysis of the writing, research, and genre conventions involved in forensics. The author considers how forensic scientists are used in the criminal justice community, some of the general protocols, as well as the specific fields one can pursue in forensics. 3 Samantha Morgan STEM | discourse community | genre analysis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14780 dctype:Text Bridging Digital Spaces: Connecting Accessibility and Learning Theories Across Web and Learning Environments Katherine Marshall 6/14/2025 Text | Professional Project pp20251211a eng This professional project equips K–12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support the academic and personal success of students with ADHD. Delivered through a one-hour professional development session, it includes a Google Slides presentation, a printed note-taking document, and a curated resource guide featuring information on ADHD, neurodivergence, executive functioning, and movement breaks. By addressing key executive functions—planning, time management, goal setting, organization, and cognitive flexibility—the project fosters student growth and inclusive, student-centered learning. It also reflects my development as an instructional leader committed to equity, collaboration, and innovation in supporting educators and creating environments where all learners can thrive. 2025-06-15 Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology neurodiversity | literacy Kenneth Carano | Marcus Wenzel | Randall (Dana) Ulveland https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14761 Improving the Individual Problem-Solving Process for All Staff and Students Patrick Lau 9/15/2025 Text | Professional Project pp_20251023b eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project centers on the enhancement of the Individual Problem Solving (IPS) process through the implementation of a structured, schoolwide support system designed to benefit both students and staff. Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, a diverse team of educators collaborated to update, streamline, and refine the IPS framework. The primary objective was to provide teachers with an accessible and efficient document that enables them to clearly articulate a student’s concerns, strengths, and areas of need. By simplifying the referral process and ensuring consistency in documentation, the updated IPS serves as both a practical tool for classroom teachers and a guiding framework for determining the most appropriate supports, including potential special education services. Ultimately, the aim is to leave a sustainable, user-friendly process that enhances teacher effectiveness, promotes early and accurate interventions, and fosters equitable access to support for all students. Master of Science in Education Steven Nelson | Erica Manzo Alicia Wendzel https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14759 Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education Mickayla Rose Timberlake 9/15/2025 Text; Image; StillImage | Action Research Project arp_20251023b eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This action research project explores and evaluates the effectiveness of Rigorous Project-Based Learning in a high school chemistry classroom using the framework of McDowell, Hattie, and Boss (2017). The tenets that were explored and evaluated were creating purposeful learning experiences, deepening content understanding, building strong relationships, and applying evidence based practices such as scaffolding, modeling, and peer collaboration. Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Rebecca Chitkowski Rachel Harrington https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14757 Another Wave of Trauma: A Professional Development on Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Students Impacted by Immigration Prudencio Camacho Cabrera 9/15/2025 Text; Image; StillImage | Professional Project pp_20251023a eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 09/29/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project contextualizes trauma-informed practices (TIP) for educators serving students impacted by immigration. With immigration reform and policy being carried out immediately by the current Republican administration, teachers need to become more equipped in catering to the social-emotional needs of their students. Students that now become targets of raids, deportations, family separations, and other systemic inequities. This project tailors forms of critical pedagogy to create a professional development (PD) focused on developing the practice of critical reflection. A practice that can be either self-reflective or reflective on systems that perpetuate inequity. TIP is problematized in this project, especially when structured to follow passive, White-dominant ideologies. As a challenge to educators, the PD urges educators to unlearn practices rooted in these ideologies. As replacement, the PD encourages educators to learn practices that enhance their awareness of immigrant identities, reframe TIP as social justice, and create spaces for student testimonies to be made and heard. This project adds to the discourse of critical pedagogy by tailoring and contextualizing practices to the identities, experiences, and narratives of students impacted by immigration. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Micah Walker | Gregory Zobel Jaclyn Caires-Hurley https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14755 dctype:Text Improving the Individual Problem-Solving Process for All Staff and Students Patrick Lau 2025-09-15 Text 20251001_pp_a eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/01/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project centers on the enhancement of the Individual Problem Solving (IPS) process through the implementation of a structured, schoolwide support system designed to benefit both students and staff. Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, a diverse team of educators collaborated to update, streamline, and refine the IPS framework. The primary objective was to provide teachers with an accessible and efficient document that enables them to clearly articulate a student’s concerns, strengths, and areas of need. By simplifying the referral process and ensuring consistency in documentation, the updated IPS serves as both a practical tool for classroom teachers and a guiding framework for determining the most appropriate supports, including potential special education services. Ultimately, the aim is to leave a sustainable, user-friendly process that enhances teacher effectiveness, promotes early and accurate interventions, and fosters equitable access to support for all students. Masters of Science in Education Steven Nelson | Alicia Wenzel | Erica Manzo professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14754 dctype:Text Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education Mickayla Rose Timberlake 2025-09-15 Text 20251001_arp_a eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/01/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Masters of Arts in Education action_research_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14717 dctype:Text Elara and the Whimsywisp Tree: An SEL Based Children’s Book and Accompanying Parent Guide Heather Brower 2025-06-15 Text HeatherBrower_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project introduces Elara and The Whimsywisp Tree, a creatively crafted story designed to foster social and emotional learning (SEL) among children. There is also an accompanying parent guide aimed at enhancing family engagement. The story uses imaginative narrative elements to teach core SEL competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. By creating a shared literacy experience, the story provides families with valuable opportunities for open dialogue, teachable moments, and emotional development. The parent guide complements the story by offering strategies for modeling SEL skills, encouraging receptive communication, and supporting children's emotional growth in a family setting. The integration of storytelling and family centered approaches in this initiative aims to strengthen emotional literacy and familial bonds. The overall goal of the storybook and parent guide is to promote lifelong social emotional skills in children, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and resilience. Master of Science in Education emotional literacy | social emotional learning | healing from trauma Kenneth Carano | Gregory Zobel | Ya-Fang Cheng Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14709 Project-Driven Portfolio Logan Carlos 6/15/2025 Text LoganCarlos_Portfolio_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project-driven portfolio features two artifacts. The artifacts are both online mini-courses. One is a mini-course on softball hitting fundamentals. The other is on social media content creation. Here is the portfolio link with all the links associated with my project: https://lcarlos17.wixsite.com/lcarlospdp Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Portfolio https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14708 Bridging Digital Spaces: Connecting Accessibility and Learning Theories Across Web and Learning Environments Katherine Marshall 6/15/2025 Text KatherineMarshall_Portfolio_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project encompasses the comprehensive development of educational technology solutions for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification training, including both an online course and website platform. The initiatives support Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification preparation for research technicians and professionals with diverse educational backgrounds. The ALAT course, requiring 288 development hours, was designed as an asynchronous Canvas-based program featuring narrated PowerPoint presentations, YouTube-hosted multimedia, and interactive self-assessment tools. The OAALAS website, representing 480 development hours, served as a centralized educational hub with accessible navigation and comprehensive resources. Both platforms demonstrate alignment with Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) standards while incorporating evidence-based instructional design principles including Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction, Mayer's Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Adult Learning Theory. Key accessibility features include captioned videos, alt-text descriptions, mobile-friendly design, and simplified navigation structures optimized for learners with varying technical proficiency. The project addressed diverse learning preferences (75% visual, 20% kinesthetic, 10% auditory learners) through multimodal instruction. The evolution from standalone website to Learning Management System integration demonstrates iterative instructional design and commitment to continuous improvement in professional certification preparation. Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology EdTech | Andragogy | Multimodal Randall Ulveland Portfolio https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14707 Working to Bridge the Gap: The Need for Additional Supports for Students with Dyslexia in Public Schools Abigail Fisher 6/15/2025 Text AbigailFisher_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project examines the lack of resources and supports in place for students with dyslexia in the public school system. Based on peer-reviewed literature, this project proposes evidence-based strategies to address and reduce this disparity. These strategies include differentiated instruction and the implementation of multisensory approaches. Differentiated strategies (content, process, product, and environment) must be implemented simultaneously to result in effective learning growth and outcomes (Tomlinson, 2000). In addition, multisensory approaches such as reading-while-listening (Almahrag, 2021; Clinton-Lisell, 2023), technology interventions (Macaruso et al., 2020; Lerga et al., 2021), project based learning (Filippataou, 2010), movement based learning (Javed et al., 2023), and explicit instruction (Morrison, 2023; Hughes et al., 2017), all create learning opportunities that support students with dyslexia. By creating an asset-based 4th grade ELA unit, which incorporated both differentiation and multisensory strategies, I was able to add to this area of research and highlight how teachers can adapt curriculum to best meet the needs of their students, especially students with dyslexia. It is evident that when teachers create curricula that pull from their student’s strengths, all learners thrive. Master of Science in Education: Reading dyslexia | differentiation | multisensory approaches Ken Carano | Annie Delbridge | Jaclyn Caires-Hurley Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14669 Professional Development on Sheltered Strategies for K-5 Educators Scarlett Working 6/15/2025 Text ScarlettWorking_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project is focused on developing a professional development for K-5 educators on implementing sheltered strategies. It is important for educators to academically reach each student in their classroom; this must also include emergent bilingual learners (EB learners). EB learners need comprehensible input in order to access content instruction delivered within their L2 (developing second language). Educators must incorporate both sheltered instruction (SI) and sheltered strategies within their current content-based instruction. This means teachers must alter their current educational approaches to include both language learning and EB learners. However, it is incredibly difficult for educators to meet the needs of EB learners when they are equipped with the right educational tools, approaches, and strategies. The current literature regarding SI and sheltered strategies expresses a critical need for more education and professional developments regarding these topics. This professional development includes defining SI, stating research that supports SI, how content and language can be integrated alongside SI, connecting SI, zone of proximal development (ZPD) and scaffolding, as well as listing and explicitly modeling specific strategies. It is important to note that the delivery of this PD is focused on explicitly modeling each strategy listed. Embedding sheltered strategies within the presentation provides educators with a clear path on how to implement these strategies within their own educational environment. This includes a discussion on each strategy, and explicit modeling to encourage implementation. Results from this PD includes the importance of language learning beside content instruction, comprehensible input in order to promote actual understanding, and the continuation of SI presentations for educators in order to support implementation of sheltered strategies within the classroom. Master of Science in Education: ESOL ZPD | Comprehensible input | Sheltered Instruction Ken Carano | Jessica Doughtery | Dana Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14667 Professional Project: Promoting Home Literacy Environments Through the Implementation of a Literacy Night and a Website Sam Shuirman 6/15/2025 Text SamuelShuirman_PP_2025 eng | spa Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The research question behind this professional project looks at why students may be behind in their literacy learning, and takes a look at what can be done outside of the school environment. The goal of this professional project is to explore the meaningful impact of a comprehensive home learning environment for children, as well as looking at two different ways to share strategies, methods, and ideas for how to construct a home learning environment, through a literacy night and a website. It is widely understood that children who grow up in homes that have home literacy environments, have much more positive growth in their literacy skills overall, in conjunction with formal instruction at school, than children who do not have that same access to home literacy environments. The goal of the literacy night is to inform families, students, and community members of several key strategies for cultivating a home literacy environment. The website adds on to this by providing different resources for families and community members to access that provide literacy resources and websites that can be used at home. Creating a community of learners progressing in their literacy development is the end goal of this project. Master of Science in Education: Reading home literacy environment | literacy Kenneth Carano | Melanie Landon-Hays | Sharlee Blackwell Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14665 Creating an Educators Disposition Assessment for Preprogram Preservice Educators Rachel Frazier 6/15/2025 Text RachelFrazier_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project presents a new Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA) for preprogram preservice teachers at Western Oregon University. The tool is designed to both assess and support student growth in professionalism and social-emotional learning (SEL). It focuses on four anchor competencies: building trusting relationships and collaboration; fostering self-reflection and a growth mindset; cultivating perseverance and self-regulation; and creating community while responding constructively across differences. These competencies are informed by research from CASEL, the Center for Reaching & Teaching the Whole Child, CAEP, and others. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, the rubric includes clear behavioral indicators aligned with students’ developmental readiness. It replaces the one-size-fits-all assessment previously used with early-stage students. The project also includes faculty training and a clear implementation plan. The EDA promotes scaffolded, equitable support and helps prepare preservice teachers to meet the social, emotional, and professional demands of the teaching profession. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Teacher professionalism | Social emotional competencies in teachers | Teacher dispositions Kenneth Carano | Mandy Olsen | Micah Walker Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14664 Literacy Through a Cultural Lens: Improving Hispanic Student Engagement and Achievement Neil Zimmerly 6/15/2025 Text NeilZimmerly_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Hispanic and Latino student academic achievement has been historically lower than other demographic groups for a few reasons, like familial economic situations, school funding, and curricula that do not support student learning. This project examines how using critical texts and research-based teaching strategies helps Hispanic and Latino students improve their literacy skills and enhance their connection to school materials. To accomplish this, a lesson was created from scratch that implemented texts that were more representative of student backgrounds and teaching strategies focused on student collaboration. Lessons that were created for this project were compared to instructional strategies that are supported by research studies, in addition to general student feedback. The results of this project confirm much of the research that has been done into this topic because the observed feedback from students affirmed that lessons designed with critical texts were more engaging than the alternative. CC-BY (attribution) Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Critical | Literacy | Hispanic Kenneth Carano | Annie Delbridge | Marcus Wenzel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14663 Social Emotional Learning in a 6th-Grade Science Classroom Nathan Goodson 6/15/2025 Text NathanGoodson_ARP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This action research project investigated the impact of implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies on student behavior and academic performance in a sixth-grade science classroom. Specifically, it examined how SEL instruction influenced students’ classroom participation, peer interactions, and academic performance. Findings indicated that SEL instruction contributed to increased student comfort in speaking before peers, enhanced positive social interactions, and a significant increase in class participation by the end of the unit. Additionally, there was a notably high level of academic performance throughout the unit. Implications include how teachers can integrate SEL to positively shape student learning and social dynamics in middle school science classrooms. CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Social and emotional learning | science teaching | middle school Amy Bowden | Lin Wu Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14662 Characterizing Effective Interpreting in STEM Natalie Kraft 6/15/2025 Text NatalieKraft_Thesis_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Interpreting in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields presents challenges, including technical and specialized jargon, dense concepts, and lexical resources that are not standardized. Generalist-trained interpreters may not be well-equipped to take on work in STEM fields, which may result in deaf professionals and graduate students in STEM being impacted negatively by a shortage of qualified interpreters. In this qualitative study, I conduct surveys of deaf professionals and graduate students in STEM regarding their experiences with and preferences regarding interpreting services and the strategies they use to ensure effective communication in the classroom and workplace. I also survey interpreters working in STEM fields to ascertain their experiences and the strategies they use in interpreting STEM material. This study investigates connections between the answers of the two participant groups. My goal in this study is to contribute to the publicly available knowledge of the American Sign Language (ASL) STEM community and improve STEM interpreting practices by providing information to individual interpreters working in STEM, as well as interpreter trainers. Keywords: STEM, interpreting, interpreting in STEM, deaf professionals, graduate students Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies deaf professionals | graduate students Elisa Maroney | Colin Lualdi | Rian Gayle Thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14660 Literacy Instruction with a Focus in Phonics: A Professional Development for Primary Teachers McKinzie Leatherman 6/15/2025 Text McKinzieLeatherman_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project is looking deeper into the possible need for explicit, systematic phonics instruction specifically in young children. The paper overlooks the research that ties together the Science of Reading, phonics instruction, and instructional best practices. The goal is to benefit teachers to know the best way to support their young students by learning how to decipher all the research behind the varying strategies on literacy and phonics instruction. This is a valuable topic due to the declining literacy proficiency and reading comprehension skills we see today. All can be experienced because of various views on the best strategies to teach literacy and what skills students are learning at what time. This can be confusing for educators who are just trying to find the best ways to support and provide their students with the best skills to help them succeed. In the research surrounding this topic, I found research behind phonics instruction, interventions, professional development, and best practices. Based on this research, I created a professional development for primary teachers in June 2025. My goal is to provide primary teachers with all the information I learned and give them resources to implement it in their own classroom. All of which is speaking to educators who want help seeing through all the research to find the best way to support their students and setting them up for success. Master of Science in Education Science of Reading | intervention | foundational skills Ken Carano | Ya-Fang Cheng | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14657 Windows to The World: Celebrating Diversity, Building Belonging María Bañuelos Juárez 6/15/2025 Text MariaBanuelosJuarez_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This capstone project addresses the lack of cultural representation in schools and aims to increase it in a meaningful and sustainable way. The project specifically seeks to increase students’ sense of belonging, create inclusive and welcoming environments, and build meaningful family and community partnerships aligned directly with the school and district’s mission and vision. The project occurred at an elementary school in Salem, Oregon, and featured monthly cultural bulletin board displays highlighting and celebrating the achievements and contributions of people from underrepresented communities. The cultural displays were intentionally designed to elevate the voices of historically marginalized people and to challenge common stereotypes. This project developed over the course of the school year, focusing on a different heritage every month, including Hispanic Heritage, Native American Heritage, and Black History, among others, and concluding in a school-wide multicultural family celebration. The family celebration invited students, families, and community members to share their cultural backgrounds through table displays and performances. The project’s outcomes support the idea that intentional cultural representation in schools positively impacts school climate by creating environments that celebrate and value diversity and help minority students feel seen, respected, and connected. Master of Science in Education Alicia Wenzel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14656 The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Child Development, Behavior, Well-Being, and Risk for Delinquency Madison M Brown 6/15/2025 Text MadisonBrown_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The COVID-19 pandemic was unexpected and fast-moving, leaving schools, communities, and families ill-prepared to maintain ideal environments for developing children. School closures, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine left youth feeling isolated and feeling the strains of family conflict, academic struggles, physical inactivity, limited access to nutritional meals, disruptions in daily schedules, mental illness, and more. This study aimed to observe and discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on child development, behavior, well-being, and the potential risk for delinquency. To collect data and studies surrounding this issue, there was a collection of secondary research through internet searching databases, including but not limited to, the National Library of Medicine, ScienceDirect, Springer Nature Link, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each source was reviewed and then deconstructed to utilize the most relevant evidence. Findings show that children experienced an increase in mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, an increase in experienced physical and emotional abuse, declines in academic performance, especially in math and science, limited access to proper nutrition and physical activity, leading to obesity, and accelerated brain maturation and cortical thinning due to chronic stress. The results call for awareness to address how youth are struggling and what changes must be made to get them back on the right path. Without these needed changes in their education, home life, mental health, and behavior, these children risk long-term adverse effects on their daily lives and potentially criminal habits. Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, childhood development, behavior, well-being, school-aged children, delinquency, youth Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14653 Multicultural Curriculum for Youth in Correctional Settings Lucia Breeden 6/15/2025 Text LuciaBreeden_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This multicultural curriculum was created as a way to support the mission of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations within the Oregon Youth Authority. Their mission is to provide culturally competent services to Oregon youth, with this curriculum youth will be more knowledgeable and have a better understanding of their culture along with others'. Master of Science in Justice Studies Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14630 A Book a Day: A Daily Read Aloud Curriculum Kyla Marshall 6/15/2025 Text KylaMarshall_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en A Book a Day: A Daily Read Aloud Curriculum is a curriculum guide designed to provide educators with a structured, year-long plan for starting and implementing a daily read-aloud routine in their classrooms. This curriculum includes a video of the book being read aloud, links for where to purchase the book, vocabulary words and definitions, comprehension questions, and activities to extend student’s learning. My goal is that through these daily shared literacy experiences, students would build a love of reading, develop in their independent reading skills, and a strong classroom community would continue to grow. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Jaclyn Caires-Hurley | Marie LeJuene Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14629 Living Histories: A Community-Engaged, Culturally Sustaining Curriculum Model for Middle School Social Studies Kelleen Greene 6/15/2025 Text KelleenGreene_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Living Histories: A Community-Engaged, Culturally Sustaining Curriculum Model for Middle School Social Studies is a six-week curriculum designed to empower middle school students to explore underrepresented local histories through inquiry, service-learning, and digital storytelling. Drawing from culturally sustaining pedagogy (Paris & Alim, 2017), funds of knowledge (Moll et al., 1992), and place-based learning frameworks (Gruenewald & Smith, 2008), the curriculum centers student identity and community voice as integral to civic and historical understanding. Students engage in oral history interviews, community mapping, and public-facing presentations culminating in a digital “Living Histories Archive.” The project is aligned with Oregon Social Science Standards and includes differentiated supports for multilingual learners. The curriculum integrates academic rigor with participatory public scholarship, offering a replicable, equity-oriented model that advances inclusive civic education. This project also contributes to the professional growth of the author as a reflective curriculum designer and educational leader committed to justice-oriented pedagogy. Keywords: culturally sustaining pedagogy, service-learning, social studies education, oral history, civic engagement, middle school curriculum, place-based education, multilingual learners. Master of Science in Education: ESOL local history | historical pluralism | community engagement Kenneth Carano | Dana Ulveland | Greg Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14624 Inequities in Funding and its Impact on College & Career Readiness for Rural Students in Iowa Jill Whisler 6/15/2025 Text JillWhisler_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The Iowa Department of Education defines that upon graduation, their students are college and career ready if they have successfully achieved proficiency in essential content knowledge, acquired practical transition skills, developed key learning skills and cognitive strategies, and built a strong foundation of self-understanding and engagement strategies. Given this, school districts have the responsibility to implement college and career readiness programming to assure their graduates’ success in post-secondary endeavors. This study serves as an investigation in the realities of college and career readiness in the state of Iowa and examines if there is an inequity of programming in this area for high school students in rural communities compared to their urban counterparts. To examine programming, the framework presented by Conley’s Model of College and Career Readiness was utilized to create three variables to measure levels of college and career readiness: school counselor-student ratio, the implementation of work-based learning, and access to rigorous curriculum. Twenty school districts in Iowa were randomly selected to study: ten of rural geographic location and ten of urban. Findings indicate urban schools outperforming rural schools in work-based learning implementation and providing additional support services to students for college and career efforts. However, discussion of this topic encourages research to better understand how rural identity and culture impact students’ decisions in rural settings. Findings call for state legislatures to establish equitable funding policies to support college and career efforts and for school districts to advocate for local tax levies to do the same. Master of Science in Justice Studies Rural Iowa | College & Career Readiness Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14623 Empowering Educators: Tools to Support Executive Functioning for Students with ADHD Jenifer Henry 6/15/2025 Text JeniferHenry_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en (This is in the final paper as well) This professional project equips K–12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support the academic and personal success of students with ADHD. Delivered through a one-hour professional development session, it includes a Google Slides presentation, a printed note-taking document, and a curated resource guide featuring information on ADHD, neurodivergence, executive functioning, and movement breaks. By addressing key executive functions—planning, time management, goal setting, organization, and cognitive flexibility—the project fosters student growth and inclusive, student-centered learning. It also reflects my development as an instructional leader committed to equity, collaboration, and innovation in supporting educators and creating environments where all learners can thrive. Master of Science in Education: Reading Neurodiversity | literacy | ADHD support Marcus Wenzel | Randall (Dana) Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14619 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health Interventions in Juvenile Facilities in the United States Jadielynn Evans 6/15/2025 Text JadielynnEvans_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This research explores the effectiveness of mental health interventions in reducing juvenile delinquency and recidivism in the United States. Many juvenile offenders struggle with psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders, making mental health treatment a crucial element in justice reform. Through a review of peer-reviewed studies and evaluations, the research highlights evidence-based programs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Substance Abuse Therapy (SAT). Among these, CBT emerges as the most effective in addressing cognitive distortions and reducing reoffending. Key factors in successful programs include individualized treatment, family and community involvement, and mandatory mental health screenings. The findings offer valuable guidance for improving juvenile justice policies and outcomes for youth with mental health needs. Master of Science in Justice Studies juvenile justice | mental health interventions | juvenile recidivism Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14618 Designing an AgSTEM Club for Afterschool Learning Jacob Brasuell 6/15/2025 Text JacobBrasuell_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project explores the design, implementation, and impact of an AgSTEM (Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Club at Waldo Middle School in Salem, Oregon, a Title I school serving a diverse, high-need student population. Recognizing the lack of structured after-school opportunities for students not involved in athletics or other extracurriculars, this project aimed to provide a hands-on, engaging learning environment rooted in real-world agricultural challenges and STEM applications. Grounded in the principles of project-based learning, computational thinking, and culturally responsive teaching, the 10-week program introduced students to topics such as soil science, irrigation systems, environmental monitoring, and agricultural technology. The project aligns with MSED learning outcomes, including interdisciplinary curriculum design, equity-focused instruction, and the integration of academic standards such as NGSS and ISTE. Literature supporting this initiative highlighted the importance of early STEM exposure, workforce readiness, and student-centered learning. Outcomes included increased student engagement, collaboration, and interest in STEM-related careers. This professional project contributes to the growing body of work advocating for innovative, inclusive, and future-focused educational models particularly those that connect local industry, sustainability, and underrepresented student populations through after-school programming. CC-BY (attribution) Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Kenneth Carano | Randall Ulveland | Jaclyn Caires-Hurley Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14593 Advancing Equitable Literacy Assessment for Multilingual Learners in the Dual Language Program in Salem-Keizer Public Schools Guillermina Romo 6/15/2025 Text GuillerminaRomo_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This capstone professional project examines the implementation of equitable literacy assessments for third-grade multilingual learners in Dual Language (DL) programs in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Guided by the research question—how can bilingual assessments improve literacy evaluation and instruction for Spanish-English bilingual students?—the project involved DL teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families. The intervention replaced the limited easyCBM tool with the Renaissance Star assessments in Spanish and English to better align assessments with students’ instructional languages. Professional development has been delivered to train educators on data interpretation, instructional planning, and family communication. The mixed-methods data analysis, which included Renaissance Record Book results, student growth comparisons, teacher surveys, and family feedback, revealed several key findings. These findings showed improved instructional decision-making and increased family engagement through bilingual Student Assessment Reports (SARs). However, challenges persisted in teacher data literacy and family access to digital tools. The findings suggest that culturally and linguistically responsive assessments can advance instructional equity, paired with targeted professional learning and family engagement strategies. The project concludes that assessment systems must affirm multilingual learners’ full linguistic capabilities to yield accurate, actionable data. Future work includes expanding district-wide assessments, refining SAR tools, creating small-group instructional guides, and improving digital access. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies biliteracy assessments | dual language Alicia Wenzel | Steve Nelson | Curtis Bartley Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14589 Enhancing Phonemic Awareness in Elementary Special Education Faith Drill 6/15/2025 Text FaithDrill_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project details a two-week phonemic awareness curriculum designed to enhance foundational reading skills in elementary special education settings. Developed by an elementary special education resource teacher, the curriculum addresses the prevalent struggles with phonemic awareness observed in students with reading goals on Individualized Education Plans. Grounded in research emphasizing explicit, systematic instruction and engaging activities, the curriculum progresses from basic skills like rhyme recognition to complex concepts such as sound manipulation. The goal is to equip educators with essential tools to help their students become confident, independent, and successful readers. Master of Science in Education Phonemic Awareness | Special Education Kenneth Carano | Julia Bradley | Jessica Augsburger Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14584 Trauma-Sensitive Learning and Teaching Elizabeth Egesdahl 6/15/2025 Text ElizabethAnnEgesdahl_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Abstract This professional project examines the implementation of trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed strategies while maintaining high academic and behavioral standards in elementary education. Research demonstrates that early childhood exposure to trauma—including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and abandonment—during the first five years of life fundamentally alters brain structure and development. While acknowledging the neurological impact of childhood trauma, this project emphasizes potential interventions and positive outcomes through educational approaches. The study culminates in a comprehensive professional development training program designed for K-5 educators, providing evidence-based strategies for creating safe and predictable learning environments, building positive student relationships, and implementing effective classroom management techniques. The training includes practical tools for teaching traumatized students, de-escalation strategies for challenging situations, and methods for fostering student resilience within the academic setting. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction ACEs | Teacher Efficacy | Co-regulation Sarah Whitfield | Sherry Watkins Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14583 The creation of a school wide event that addresses the Three Pillars of the Dual Language. Elim Manuel Licea Correa 6/15/2025 Text ElimLicea_PP_2025 eng | spa Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The Dual Language Program is designed to serve not only English Language Learners (ELLs) but also students aspiring to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy, thereby enriching their cultural backgrounds. To accomplish this goal, it is imperative to learn, understand, and effectively apply the three foundational pillars of the Dual Language Program. This initiative proposes the organization of an event that ensures alignment of these pillars in its planning and design, thereby providing students with meaningful activities that facilitate their engagement with the core tenets of the program. This project critically examines and highlights the significance of each pillar and explores their practical application within the classroom setting. The strategic selection of bilingual texts is essential in promoting bilingualism, literacy, and respect for students’ first languages, while also fostering translanguaging practices. Moreover, it is vital to be intentional in selecting educational materials that enhance access to high levels of academic achievement and recognize the multicultural backgrounds of each student. Ultimately, the creation of this event serves as a demonstration of how the alignment of the three pillars within a cohesive framework can lead to meaningful learning experiences for students, thereby establishing a lasting legacy at Grant Community School. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Dual Language Pillars | Event | Bilingual. Ken Carano | Jessica Dougherty | Greg Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14579 K-1 Literacy Learners' Club Courtney K. King 6/15/2025 Text CourtneyKing_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The K-1 Literacy Learners' Club is a professional project designed to support early literacy development among kindergarten and first-grade students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds at Siuslaw Elementary School. Recognizing the critical importance of early reading skills as a foundation for academic success, this initiative provides targeted, engaging, and developmentally appropriate literacy interventions that address vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension. Through small-group instruction, interactive read-alouds, and hands-on literacy activities, the program seeks to close early achievement gaps and foster a love of reading in young learners who may otherwise lack access to enriching language experiences in a fun, club-style format. Grounded in research on early childhood education and parental and home involvement in literacy instruction, the project also emphasizes parent and guardian engagement, particularly with the digital activity resource guide for parents and guardians to continue working with their students at home. By equipping students with foundational reading skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, the K-1 Literacy Learners' Club aims to promote long-term academic confidence and success, setting the stage for continued learning and literacy growth in the primary grades and beyond. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction literacy learners club | early childhood | language arts Max Perry | Gina Halpin Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14578 Understanding Reading Instruction: Supporting Teachers in Elementary School Reading Education Claire Halaka 6/15/2025 Text ClaireHalaka_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Despite reading being an essential part of education, many teachers aren’t given adequate training to best support their students’ learning. This professional project addresses the lack of teacher training around foundational reading instruction through the creation of a professional development. This professional development is designed to provide an overview of the research around reading instruction as well as strategies to support classroom implementation to help debunk reading misinformation. This project helps to bridge the gaps in student reading knowledge by supporting teachers in their classroom instruction. Master of Science in Education: Reading phonics | reading education | science of reading Kenneth Carano | Dana Ulveland | Annie Delbridge Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14576 The Impact of Classroom Design on Academic Performance and Well-Being Chelsey Arredondo Urquiza 6/15/2025 Text ChelseyArredondoUrquiza_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The professional project of The Impact of Classroom Design on Academic Performance and Well-Being, addresses the importance of classroom design an its impacts. It highlights how the design of the educational space affects three main categories: well-being, sense of belonging, and academic performance. There is also an emphasis on the three categories being correlated to one another. The sequence of this project is the introduction, literature review, project design, implementation, and reflection. Through this professional project, there is a clear indicator that classroom design when done thoughtfully, can help students flourish in the educational space. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Classroom design | mental health in the classroom | student well-being Keneth Carano | Randall Ulveland | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14554 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for Young Environmental Scientists Carson Pinkstaff Cosentino 6/15/2025 Text CarsonPinkstaff_ARP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Enviornmental science unit that explores the use of CRP in a 9th grade classroom Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) 9th Grade | Interactive Notebook | Biology Lin Wu Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14553 Enhancing Math Engagement: A Framework for Transforming Mandated Curriculum into High-Cognitive Demand Tasks Through Real World Applications Caroline Porter 6/15/2025 Text CarolinePorter_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Student engagement and high cognitive demand are often lacking in secondary mathematics accessible curriculums and classrooms, which can hinder deep-understanding and critical thinking skills. The purpose of this project was to inform and illustrate to educators how to increase the level of demand of curriculum tasks. To do so, a research-based template was created as a guide to help teachers transform the level of demand of tasks and increase student engagement. Three example tasks drawn from classroom experience and a self-assessment flow chart are included to illustrate the use of the template. Each example task was analyzed using the Task Analysis Guide (Stein, et al., 2000) to ensure it met the criteria of a high-cognitive demand task. Strategies from authors such as Smith et al. (2017) and Leinwand et al. (2014) were instrumental in the development of tools that incorporated real-world applications, open-ended questions and student justification. To reach a wider audience, the developed tools will be shared through professional development presentations and published in math teacher journals. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Kenneth Carano | Rachel Harrington | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14552 Creating an Accessible Spanish Learning Platform: Empowering Autonomous Learning and Bridging Language Gaps Carolina Janke Garcia 6/15/2025 Text CarolinaGarcia_PP_2025 eng | spa Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project explores the creation of a Spanish learning platform intended to facilitate self-directed learning in the classroom. Aimed at bridging language gaps and increasing exposure to Spanish inside and outside the classroom, the website was developed using the school’s existing curriculum as a foundation. By designing a set of interactive and child-friendly subsites and utilizing tools such as Canva, the project highlights the practical steps and challenges involved in building a user-centered educational resource. Concluding that it is achievable with thoughtful planning, sustained effort, and a strong focus on age-appropriate design. Key Words: Dual language Education, Language learning, Spanish, Self-Directed, Autonomous, Website, Subsites, Teacher Created Material, Supplemental Material, Canva, Technology Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Technology | Supplemental material Kenneth Carano | Jessica Dougherty | Maria Dantas-Whitney Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14547 Accuracy of the Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) Method for Age Estimation in the John A. Williams Human Skeletal Collection Blue I. Wonhof 6/15/2025 Text BlueWonhof_Thesis_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This study evaluates the accuracy and reliability of Transition Analysis 3 (TA3), a multifactorial forensic age estimation method, using 71 individuals from the John A. Williams Human Skeletal Collection at Western Carolina University. Individuals were selected based on known age-at-death and sufficient skeletal preservation to be scored for over 75% of the 121 morphological traits specified by TA3. Age estimations were generated using standardized procedures and analyzed in IBM SPSS to assess absolute error, intraobserver reliability, and the role of demographic and skeletal variables in estimation accuracy. Results revealed a mean absolute error (MAE) of 8.14 years, with 92.96% of individuals falling within the TA3-predicted age intervals. While intraobserver agreement was low overall (Cohen’s Kappa = 0.079), perfect agreement (Kappa = 1.0) was achieved when individuals were grouped by age category (young, middle, and old adult). No significant differences in error were observed by sex; however, younger individuals exhibited higher error rates (p = .002). Skeletal element-specific analyses revealed variation in reliability, with the trapezium yielding the lowest average error (5.93) and the scapula the highest (9.74). By region, the tibia, fibula, and calcaneus yielded the lowest MAE (7.34) and the humerus the highest (9.2). These findings bring to light both the limitations of TA3 in forensic age estimation, particularly in younger age groups, and the potential of certain skeletal regions. Master of Science in Justice Studies forensic antropology | age estimation | Transition Analysis Misty Weitzel | Jonathan Bethard | Jerielle Cartales Thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14546 Expanding Coerver Coaching’s Impact on G.R.A.S.S.P. Students Avigain Hernandez Cruz 6/15/2025 Text AvigainHernandezCruz_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project provides G.R.A.S.S.P. (Grass Roots After School Soccer Program) students in the Salem-Keizer School District with access to Coerver Coaching’s summer soccer camps, regardless of financial constraints. G.R.A.S.S.P. serves students from Title 1 schools who often lack access to extracurricular activities. By securing donations from local businesses and community members, the camp cost is reduced from $195 to $45, making it affordable for more students. The project aims to support students' academic, social, and emotional development by providing an enriching summer experience that builds leadership, teamwork, and confidence. These qualities will benefit students both inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, the initiative seeks to establish a sustainable system for offering these opportunities annually, ensuring that underserved students have continued access to enrichment programs. Key actions include securing donations, coordinating with Coerver Coaching for camp details, and selecting students with G.R.A.S.S.P. staff. Feedback will be collected from students, parents, and staff to assess the impact on growth and engagement. Success will be measured by community involvement, the number of students served, and the program's effect on students' development. Ultimately, this project provides critical enrichment and aims to create a long-term program that ensures ongoing access to growth opportunities for students who face financial barriers. Master of Science in Education Soccer | Extra Curricular Activities | After School Alicia Wenzel | Steven Nelson | Kevin Plechl Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14536 School to Home Connections Through Literacy: Parent Literacy Night for Literacy Discussion Alan Mateo Linares 6/15/2025 Text AlanMateoLinares_PP_2025 eng | spa Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The goal of this MSED project is to create a Parent Literacy Night event to inform families at my school district of Woodburn of literacy practices they can use at home to support the literacy development of their students. In order to inform families at the Parent Literacy Night event I created a Bilingual Slideshow Presentation that highlights the importance of family involvement in literacy. Also, I created Literacy Stations for the Parent Literacy Night event in order to inform families of the literacy practices they can practice at home based on their student grade level. Additionally, each Literacy Station at the Parent Literacy Night event contained resources and materials I created for families that aligned to the literacy practice for that grade level. Last, this MSED project helped me grow as an educator and made me take a leadership role in my school as I developed a literacy event for the families in my district. Key Words: Parent Literacy Night event, student literacy development, literacy practices, Bilingual Slideshow Presentation, Literacy Stations Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Literacy Development | Family Involvement | Bilingual Materials and Resources for Literacy Christopher Ramos | Ana Chuc-Garcia Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14535 Fostering Inclusion and Sense of Belonging through Unified PE and Library Agnes Seden 6/15/2025 Text AgnesSeden_PP_2025 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project focused on developing and implementing the Unified PE and Library programs at Hammond Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer Public School District. The goal was to promote equity, inclusion, and meaningful peer interactions between students with disabilities (DK- 2) and general education peers (grades 3- 5). According to the staff and student surveys, observations, and anecdotal feedback, students with disabilities demonstrated increased engagement, interest, and positive behavior while the general education partners developed confidence, patience, and empathy. Staff reported positive outcomes in student interaction, inclusive culture, and recommended continuing and expanding the unified programs at Hammond. The key accomplishments include fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing awareness of disabilities, and building a stronger school community. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Unified PE | Unified Library | inclusive learning environment Alicia Wenzel | Steven Nelson | Corina Valencia- Cushman Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14477 dctype:Text Professional Development for Multilingual Early Childhood Educators Gisela Morales Benitez 2025-03-01 Text pp_20250423 eng | spa Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/16/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This professional project addresses the lack of professional development opportunities for Spanish-speaking in-home daycare educators. To support Spanish-speaking educators, the project introduced a SET Two-level professional development course in Spanish, enhancing educators' skills and promoting positive guidance for infants and toddlers. Rooted in motivational, adult learning, and critical race theories, the project emphasized self-esteem, self-actualization, and the importance of accessible training in educators' native languages. The project was successful, with 117 participants registered from across Oregon, demonstrating the demand for linguistically and culturally responsive learning opportunities. Of the 117 participants, 86.9 % reported feeling very satisfied with the content, and 100% recommended this class to other Early Childhood multilingual educators. This project advocates for equitable professional development practices that foster integration, belonging, and empowerment within the multilingual early childhood education community. Masters of Science in Education early childhood education | multilingual educators | professional development Cindy Ryan | Kathryn Morgan | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14445 dctype:Image Lisa Lockman, 1995 Julia McCulloch Smith Award Winner Lisa Lockman, winner of the 1995 Julia McCulloch Smith Award. Lisa studied two foreign languages at Western (German and Japanese) and majored in political science. She was the recipient of a Western Scholarship in 1993-94 and an award from the Northwest Colleges Women's Scholarship Foundation in 1994. She was an athlete on Western's volleyball team and was named an NAIA National Scholar-Athlete following the 1993 season. Additionally, she was selected by her teammates as the Wolves' Most Inspirational Player that same year. Lisa was also a member of the Associated Students of Western Oregon State College's (ASWOSC) Senate, representing the School of Liberal Arts and Science. She also worked as a feature writer for the Western Star, the school's weekly student-operated newspaper. 1995 Image; StillImage Omeka/14445 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 01/13/2025, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14426 Art Interaction Mapping: A Framework for Engaging Visual Art Students in Remote Learning Environments Kat Costa 2024-12-23 Text | Images; StillImages 20241223_PP_e eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Designed for advanced visual art courses at the college level, this project outlines conceptual mapping as a teaching strategy for increasing student engagement in remote learning environments. By combining instructional design principles with constructivist learning theory, the author created a series of visualization templates and lesson prompts for use with project-based activities. Art Interaction Mapping is a creative inquiry model that guides students through an iterative process of artwork development and reflective self-assessment. The project outcome is an adaptable learning framework that instructors can utilize with a variety of art mediums, tools, or digital technologies. Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology studio art, artistic research, art education Gregory Zobel | Marcus Wenzel | Weiwei Zhang professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14425 Separately Together: Independent Reading as an Act of Collaboration Erin Roan Stanfill 2024-12-23 Text | Images; StillImages 20241223_PP_d eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en In secondary English language arts classrooms, teachers struggle to find opportunities among competing priorities to support students in developing complete literacy. Students have few opportunities to self-select what they read, and when they have those opportunities, reading can often be an isolating act. However, reading for pleasure can improve student learning outcomes as well as provide social-emotional learning opportunities. Collaborative learning opportunities allow students to learn with and from one another while developing literacy, communication, teamwork, and social skills. This project is designed to provide teachers with a guidebook to support the implementation of an independent reading practice in their classrooms as well as provide a collaborative learning element. My project includes a guidebook with recommendations for teachers who are interested in developing and maintaining a classroom library, suggestions for creating and maintaining collaborative learning groups, and best practices for ensuring longevity of this program. Additionally, this project includes lesson plans to support the initial weeks of a collaborative learning and independent reading program. My hope is that this project can support educators with limited time who desire to provide their students with opportunities to engage with one another as well as their own literacy. Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education independent reading, small group, literacy Joshua Schulze | Melanie Landon-Hayes professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14424 dctype:Text A New Generation of Coaching Education Parker Clay 2024-12-23 Text 20241223_PP_c eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The podcast that I am proposing is entitled “In the Arena”. The concept of this title was derived from a speech that Theodore Roosevelt gave at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1910 entitled "Man in the Arena". The "In the Arena" podcast looks to Teddy Roosevelt and the authors in it's literature review for guidance spanning educational spaces. In an effort to create an effective professional development tool for all coaches, it was necessary to look at all coaches and all professional development types. When it comes to coaching, many strive valiantly, many err, and many come short. As a young coach it may be easy to turn away and to leave the profession before victory or defeat is known. The goal of this podcast and the community that will surround it is to spur these young coaches on and to provide them a community of support that understands the strife while also reminding them of the worthy cause they have chosen to spend themselves on. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies podcast, coaching education, professional development Gregory Zobel | Amber Deets | Randall (Dana) Ulveland professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14423 Developing Peer-Tutor Training Materials for a Tutoring Program David J. Solvedt 2024-12-23 Text | Images; StillImages 20241223_PP_b eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en This project paper overviews the process by which training materials were constructed for a college-level peer-tutoring program, as well as some of the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings identified within educational literature that support the use of specific training topics and instructional practices. The project also includes open-access discussions of training topics that may be adapted or directly applied to the context of peer-tutor training. This composition provides broadly applicable academic support materials and a useful synopsis of how others who wish to implement trainings for tutors may approach this subject in alignment with best-practice. CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Master of Science in Education: Integrated Science Tutor training, Peer-tutoring, Tutoring Patricia Flatt | Gregory Zobel | Dana Ulveland professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14422 Pathways to Potential: Family STEM Nights: Embracing SEL and Multisensory Learning Nichole Cantrell 2024-12-23 Text | Images; StillImages 20241223_PP_a eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 12/23/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en The Family STEM Night project was designed to foster multisensory learning, family engagement, and the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) principles with STEM education. The event featured eight interactive booths, each offering a hands-on activity to encourage collaboration among students, parents, and educators. Activities included a Glow Germ Handwashing demonstration, a Tower Building Challenge, a Line-Following Robot, Leaf Rubbing, Code Bracelet creation, and Impact Craters on the Moon, among others. These activities highlighted the importance of active participation, curiosity, and creativity in learning, while emphasizing SEL skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. This project prioritized family involvement to create a supportive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, encouraging students to explore STEM concepts in an inclusive and engaging way. By addressing diverse learning styles and fostering a sense of community, the event underscored the vital role of family participation in academic success. Family STEM Night ultimately aimed to strengthen connections between families and schools while inspiring a passion for STEM disciplines. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Family STEM Night, Multisensory Learning, STEM Xiaopeng Gong | Mandy Olsen | Marcus Wenzel professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14410 Science and Religion in the West Allen McKiel Science and religion have had an integral relationship since the early days of the Enlightenment in the seventeenth century and the rise of a new global culture. Life-long educator Allen McKiel surveys this relationship via the writings of prominent scientists and religionists over the past four hundred years. The experience of the unity of God is evident in stories, parables, and scriptures in all extant cultures through teachers like Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad. They are expressions of the same human consciousness that begs answers to the questions of identity: Who and what are we? Where did we come from, why, and where are we going? People in all cultures ask these questions, and the answers are both the same and relative to the needs and circumstances of each culture. Today’s cultures, however, are converging into an increasingly integrated harmonious whole supported in equal part by religions and science. This work constructs a vision of the way forward from evidence provided by both. 2020-12-03 Text PDF books_mckiel_2 eng Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en science | religion https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14408 Progress Allen McKiel This book is a collection of expository essays promoting Baha’i perspectives particularly on cultural progression through the unity of science and religion. Baha’is acknowledge the spiritual truth and guidance provided by religion as it has progressed throughout the cultural evolution of humanity. The current requirements for global culture include acknowledging that religion and science are as integral to each other as the human spirit is integral to the faculties of language and reasoning. Arguments are qualitative and evidence-based speculation from my personal experiences and understandings. The intent is to demonstrate perspectives and values that encourage solutions based on reason, evidence (including the evidence of testimony), critical review, and the individual pursuit of truth. Extensive quotes from other authors’ works are included to weave a fabric of voices relevant to that intent. My commentaries on those quotations are not understood by me as definitive, particularly those on scripture. They are simply my thoughts on those quotes as they relate to aspects of the general themes of this work. 2023-11-09 Text PDF books_mckiel_1 eng Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en religion | philosophy https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14328 A New Approach to Special Education Service Models Jennifer Bunn 8/1/2024 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en Special education service delivery models are indispensable tools that ensure that all students receive the support necessary for effective specially designed instruction in a least restrictive environment. The central guiding question of this project is simply: how can middle schools navigate the complex task of meeting the diverse needs of special education students through targeted instruction and service model implementation? By delving into this question, this project seeks to shed light on the already existing evidence based practices and potential gaps in service delivery. This project explores the interplay between the resource room, self-contained, and co-taught service models of special education and how they can be utilized to provide a nexus of support for special education students. Ultimately, by combining these models and offering a three-pronged multi-faceted approach, educators and administrators can create a dynamic and responsive system that will address the individualized needs of special education students. Finally, by offering students a continuum of service delivery models to tailor instruction, student learning gains are more accessible and evident. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Special Education, Service Models, Resource Room, Alicia Wenzel | Darlene Zickefoose | Autymn Galbraith https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14327 Common Core State Standard Proficiency-Based Assessment Curriculum Framework Haley Vernon 8/1/2024 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en A series of proficiency-based rubrics were developed in alignment with each of the Oregon Common Core state standards in language arts. These rubrics are intended to guide assessments in the core course of language arts. The development of these rubrics can be applied to a variety of assessment formats while keeping the same expectations of skill evaluation the same. The goal is to provide equity and student choice to the practice of classroom assessments. CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction proficiency rubrics, common core, standards-based grading Joshua Schulze | Alicia Wenzel | Chrissy Shanks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14326 Promoting Student Engagement in Science Through Culturally Relevant Teaching Ellis Moore 8/1/2024 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 8/02/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en I used culturally relevant pedagogy as a guiding framework to help increase student engagement in science. My findings indicate that culturally relevant pedagogy is a powerful framework for increasing student engagement in science. action_research | Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Lin Wu | Marie LeJeune https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14103 A Student and Professor Consult Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | diverse students | parenting students | faculty-student consultations | non-traditional students | STEM | computer science Two women sit on a bench seat, one with a young child on her lap. We are low and left of center, and a small table with a keyboard and mouse is between us and the women. Both women focus at middle distance to our upper right, outside the frame of the image. The woman on the right, who has light skin tone and red hair, holds the boy and a stuffed toy. The boy has a pacifier in his mouth and looks at the woman on the left..That woman has light skin tone and chin-length gray hair; she speaks and uses the mouse. In the background, we can see portions of four doors and a large wall-mounted monitor. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_160 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ women; Western European; White; age:29; age 43; Christians; parenting student; mothers; wives; educators; A female student holds a baby on her lap and watches while a female professor discusses something on screen. A student and a professor consult. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14101 A Student Confirms Understanding with Professor Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | diverse students | faculty-student consultations | STEM | computer science | parenting students | non-traditional students a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_155 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor explains data to a student. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14097 Student Listens during a Professor Consultation Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | diverse students | faculty-student consultations | parenting students | non-traditional students | computer science | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_154 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student listens during a consultation with her professor. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/14096 A Parenting Student Consults with Professor Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | diverse students | faculty-student consultations | parenting students | non-traditional students | computer science | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_153 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A parenting student consults with her professor. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13966 Paying Attention to Professor at Whiteboard Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_83 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students give their attention to a professor's lecture. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13965 Student Pipettes under Observation Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_82 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor observes a student practice pipetting https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13964 Pipetting into Vial Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_81 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student pipettes a sample into a vial. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13943 Two Students Consult Lab Instructions Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_80 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students revisit lab instructions. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13942 Two Students Engage in Fingerprinting Procedures Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_79 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students capture their fingerprints. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13941 Student Previews a Prepared Slide Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_78 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student previews a slide containing a sample. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13940 Students Work at a Bench Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_77 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student pipetted at a bench. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13939 Student Operates a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_76 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student operates a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13938 Students Read Lab Notes Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_75 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students review their lab notes. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13937 Pipetting Demonstration Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_74 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor demonstrates how to pipette. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13936 Adjusting Equipment Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_73 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student watches a professor adjust equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13935 Selecting a Microscope Lens Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_72 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student selects a lens for a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13934 Choosing from Microscope Slides Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_71 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student chooses a slide for a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13933 Listening for Instructions Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_70 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students listen to instructions. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13932 Students and Professor Debriefing Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_69 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor and students discuss lab results. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13931 Examination through a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_68 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13930 Examining the Fine Details Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_67 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13929 Seeing the Sample as Described Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_66 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13928 Microscoping High View Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_65 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13927 Microscoping Closeup Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_64 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13926 Microscoping Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_63 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13925 Examining a Microscopic Sample Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_62 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample through a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13924 A Completed Chemical Process Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_61 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes their completed chemical process. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13903 Checking Fingerprint Sample Quality Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_60 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students closely observe a fingerprint's quality. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13902 Checking a Glass for Fingerprints Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_59 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A class gathers to check a beaker for fingerprints. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13901 A Student Works with Lab Equipment Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_58 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student works with lab equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13900 Smiling Student Using Lab Equipment Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_57 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student gleefully works with lab equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13899 Getting a Precise Measurement Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. 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Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_55 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students work with lab equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13897 Analyzing pH Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_54 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students work with equipment as a professor observes. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13896 Checking Measurement Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_53 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students closely observe their measurements. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13895 A Student Watches a Gauge Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_52 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students observe the measurement equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13894 A Professor Demonstrates Measurement Equipment Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_51 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor demonstrates the measurements required. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13893 Diluting a Solution Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_50 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student pours the diluter into a beaker. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13892 Students React to a Reaction Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_49 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students excitedly react to a chemical reaction. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13891 Lecture at the Board Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_48 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor presents as students listen. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13890 Adjusting the Microscope Focus Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_47 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student adjusts a microscope's focus.. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13889 Adjusting the Microscope Slide Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_46 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student positions a slide into a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13888 Selecting a Slide Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_45 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student selects a slide to be used on a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13887 Fingerprinting Demonstration Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_44 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor demonstrates fingerprinting to students. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13886 Focusing on the Lecture Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_43 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students concentrate on a professor. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13885 Sign Language Interpreting in a Chemistry Lab Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_42 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students work on their chemistry lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13884 Adjusting Eyepieces Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_41 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample on a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13863 Peering through a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_40 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student observes a sample on a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13862 Considering Slide Placement on the Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_39 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor observes a student consider a slide placement. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13861 Examining a Fingerprinting Card Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_38 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A group of students observe a fingerprint card. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13860 Diluting into a Beaker Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_37 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student checks if they poured enough dilutor. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13859 A Professor Demonstrates Lifting a Fingerprint Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_36 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students attentively watch a professor's demonstration. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13858 A Professor Explains the Lab Instrument Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_35 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor explains the lab instrument https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13857 Students Work in a Chemistry Lab Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_34 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students work on their chemistry lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13856 Two Students Watch a Chemical Reaction Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_33 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students eagerly await the chemical reaction of the lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13855 A Student Dilutes to an Indicated Line Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_32 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor assists a student with their lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13854 Activities at a Chemistry Workbench Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM Five people work facing the length of a laboratory bench, their upper bodies in left profile or three-quarter view. Closest to us, a teacher with ponytailed red hair demonstrates pipetting technique to a student who wears a bright red pullover and chemical splash goggles. They both wear blue nitrile gloves, and the teacher’s left hand aims the pipette toward an open vial she holds in her right hand; the student intently observes the technique. Further along the bench, two women practice fingerprinting, and another woman uses a microscope. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_31 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ women; Western European; Southwestern European; Mexican; age:53; age:21; age:22; age:23; Hispanic; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; mobility aids; central line; hearing aids; disabled; A female student observes pipetting technique, two others practice fingerprinting, and another uses a microscope. Students practice various activities in a chemistry lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13853 Visualizing DNA within a Cell Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students discuss cellular DNA https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13852 Students Draw a Cell Boundary Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students draw a cell boundary around DNA beads. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13851 Students Use Chalk and Pop Beads Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students use chalk and DNA simulation beads. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13850 Professor Introduces DNA Simulation Kits Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A group of students attentively observe a professor's demonstration. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13849 Students Consider Lab Instructions Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_26 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students lean in and listen. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13848 Students Listen from the Bench Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students focus on instruction. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13847 Anticipating Completion of Gel Running Process Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students at a bench eagerly await the results of their lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13846 Using Lab Equipment under Observation Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor observes a student using equipment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13845 A Student Pipettes into a Gelbox Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student smiles as she pipettes into a gelbox. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13844 A Student Pipettes under Professor's Observation Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student pipettes under professor's observation. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13823 Students Perform Gel Electrophoresis Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_20 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students attentively watch as they run their gel. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13822 Two Students Run a Gel Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Two students concentrate as they run their gel. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13821 A Student Adds a Sample to a Gelbox Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A student pipettes a sample into a gelbox. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13820 Professor Preps a Gelbox Exercise Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image A professor pours liquid into a gelbox. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13819 Students Practice Pipetting Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_16 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students practice pipetting. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13818 Students Use a Pipettor and Vortexer Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ alt-text is not yet provided for this image Students use a pipettor and a vortexer https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13817 Students Practice Pipetting Technique Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_14 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Several women work on one side of a bench, their female professor observes and an ASL interpreter signs from the other side. Students practice pipetting technique in a science lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13816 Professor Demonstrates a Mini Centrifuge Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Four women watch their female science professor perform lab activity. A professor demonstrates using a mini centrifuge. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13815 Professor Demonstrates Using a Microcentrifuge Tube and Vortexer Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Two young women, one who is Hispanic and the other who has a central line, watch lab activity by their female professor. Professor demonstrates using a vortexer with a microcentrifuge tube. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13814 Students Watch Pipetting Technique Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_11 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Several women closely observe a female professor using a pipettor, and an ASL interpreter signs. Students watch pipetting technique. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13813 Discussing the Lab Assignment Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_10 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A young Hispanic woman listens to her female lab partner, who wears a central line and medical backback. Two students discuss a lab assignment. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13812 Pantomiming to Clarify Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_09 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A female professor gestures to explain to a student who uses an ASL interpreter, with other students otherwise engaged. A professor demonstates a process, surrounded by students in a lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13811 Taking a Turn Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_08 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A young woman and a middle-aged woman share a microscope during lab. A student leans in for her turn viewing a microscopic sample. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13810 Laughter at the Lab Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_07 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A female science professor with a lively smile reaches toward a microscope in use by a young woman with a gentle smile. A professor and student share a laugh doing lab work. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13809 Peering into a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_06 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A woman looks carefully through a binocular eyepiece. A student peers into a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13808 Concentration on a Microscopic Sample Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ A woman focuses on the laboratory task while others talk. A student concentrates on a microscopic sample. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13807 Examining a Sample under a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM A woman in head and shoulders, left profile peers into a microscope’s binocular eyepiece, her right hand in position to grasp a microscope control. She has medium-light skin tone, and her dark-brown hair is held back in a messy bun. In the out-of-focus background, there are microscopes and computer monitors on the bench and partial views of other people. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_31 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ women; Native Hawaiian; Filipino/a; age:22; tattoos; ear piercings; brown hair; freckles; A young woman peers with concentration into a binocular eyepiece. A student examines a microscopic sample during lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13806 Students Examine Microscopic Specimens Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_03 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Several women use microscopes at a length of bench, a female professor stands behind them. Students in a lab examine microscopic specimens. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13805 Sharing a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_02 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ One woman looks into a binocular eyepiece and her female lab partner waits her turn. Students share a microscope in a science lab. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13804 A Professor Helps with a Microscope Seyed Abdollah Shahrokni | Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon colleges | universities | science | laboratories | diverse students | STEM a description is not yet provided for this image. Western Oregon University 2023 Image;StillImage | Photograph diversityimages_01 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/page/diversity-images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Two female students receive guidance from a female science professor in the lab. A professor helps with a microscope. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13787 A Beginner’s Guide to Dropping Out of College: How to Pass a Science Class, Save Your Own Life, and Still Graduate in 13 Short Years Nicholas Cooley self-reflection 6/17/2024 Text honors_073024l eng https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. In this personal narrative, I discuss my experience as part of the Honors Program while attending Western Oregon University from 2011 to 2015. The first two sections are spent discussing the Honors core curriculum classes I took as a freshman and sophomore student. The Junior and Senior Year sections dive into the familial loss and personal struggles that impeded my ability to complete the Honors thesis project as I had originally imagined it. Finally, the paper concludes with a reflection on the lessons I learned from my time in Honors, how the relationships I formed have impacted my life positively, and what I hope to accomplish with my bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate Honors Thesis Honors Gavin Keulks Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13757 Campus Gardens as an Answer to Food Insecurity and the Health and Well-being of College Students Rick Tingle 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Food insecurity is a major concern on college campuses and has been known to affect student health and wellbeing and ultimately academic success. Campus Community Gardens (CCGs) have been found to be an answer to food insecurity by offering fresh vegetables and nutrition as well as healthy social connections. The purpose of this research is to explore successful methods of establishing a sustainable garden on a university campus. To find out what worked and did not work for these gardens, a review of successful working models from campus garden programs provided details on how that information might be applied to future garden programs. I used the Western Oregon University (WOU) Library database to find sources concerning food insecurity on campus relating to the health and wellbeing of students. These sources were reviewed and considered. The findings presented evidence explaining the ways in which CCGs can enhance student health and wellbeing by providing nutritious food at no cost. CCGs also offer an excellent opportunity for social interaction. Additionally, the importance of interdepartmental cooperation for program and social sustainability was identified, and the significance of community outreach and accessibility for garden activities was clarified. The results indicated that CCGs can be an effective medium for multidisciplinary cooperation, and therefore, program sustainability. The study is relevant because it offers insight into the elements necessary for the establishment of effective economic, environmental, and socially sustainable campus gardens so that Western Oregon University and other programs might benefit. This research offers significant findings relevant to the body of knowledge on this subject. thesis | Master of Science in Justice Studies campus community gardens, food banks, food insecurity thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13756 A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Long Term English Learners: Implementing a Co-Teaching Model in Secondary Schools Zachary Cole 8/1/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This professional project investigates the implementation and impact of a co-teaching model in supporting Long-Term English Learners (LTELs). The primary objective is to enhance students' content access and support and develop structures that bolster students' academic vocabulary and language skills. The project incorporates quantitative and qualitative data collection through a weekly progress monitoring checklist, student grade tracking, and observations of academic language usage. Results indicate that the co-teaching model effectively improved student outcomes. The findings underscore the value of collaborative teaching and explicit language instruction in enhancing LTELs' academic performance and engagement. These results suggest that incorporating co-teaching models more broadly could provide consistent and effective support for LTEL students across various content areas. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Co-teaching in Multilingual Programs, LTELs, Action Research in ESOL Joshua Schulze | Annie Delbridge | Jessica Dougherty professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13755 Victims of Racism: Loneliness and Physical Health Tandy Tillinghast 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract Every year, one out of four or five marginalized adult Americans is insulted, intimidated, harassed, assaulted, or murdered due to bigotry (Ehrlich 2009). Specifically, hate crimes in Oregon (DOJ, 2023) and nationally continue increasing (Kena & Thompson, 2021). To complicate the issue, racism effects social isolation (Singh et al., 2022) and loneliness impacts physical health as much as obesity or smoking (Cacioppo, J.T. in Adams, 2016; Hawley & Cacioppo, 2010). However, no research has studied the effects of racism on loneliness and physical health, and if intercessions would mediate these effects. This study considers the effects of hate crimes on victims, investigating associations between the variables of racism, loneliness, and physical health, along with interventions like Restorative Justice. By analyzing existing research from the 2022 and 2021 Bias Crimes Reports (Kerodal, et al., 2023 and 2022), the Tableau Public data analysis tool, and recent 2023 qualitative data from reports to the Bias Response Hotline (BHR), the researcher employed mixed methods analyses. Consequently, the path model proposes racial hate crimes (n=1,168 reports to BRH) effect isolation and alienation (272), which harm physical health (158). Furthermore, interventions (142) advanced transformative strategies for victims. These results verify that Bias Crimes and Incidents involving race comprise the majority of hate crimes. This study is the first to examine qualitative data from the BRH from 2023 and address the research gap by investigating racism and its effects on social isolation and physical health concurrently. While limited, this analysis responds to the requests of experts in diverse fields, including ethnicity and race, social science, social neuroscience, psychology, biological psychiatry, and public health to scrutinize the effects of racism on loneliness, and the consequences of both on physical health. Therefore, the researcher recommends the following: agencies collect added data on victims of bias crimes and their recovery; that scholars conduct longitudinal research on the three variables, perhaps using path analyses; and further inquiry on less overt forms of racism and their effects. Given extensive research in wide-ranging fields on two of the three factors, future studies should advance the multidisciplinary theoretical framework proposed here for investigating correlations between isolation, physical health, and interventions like Restorative Justice, for survivors of racism. Keywords: hate crimes, bias crimes, racism, victim, loneliness, social isolation, physical health, intervention, Restorative Justice, and Multidisciplinary Theoretical Framework. professional_project | Master of Science in Justice Studies professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13754 Trauma Informed Practices: A Learning Module for educators of Children Birth Through age 5 Tammy Frank 8/1/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Abstract This project explores resilience in individuals who have faced significant childhood adversity, driven by personal experiences and academic research at Western Oregon University. By examining why some overcome adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with minimal long-term effects while others suffer severe consequences, the research identifies solid positive relationships as a key factor. To address the lack of resources for early childhood educators, the project develops a trauma-informed care (TIC) learning module that equips educators with the knowledge and skills to foster resilience and mitigate ACEs' effects. The project highlights the importance of understanding how a child's brain develops and emphasizes the importance of accessible, evidence-based strategies, nurturing relationships, and addressing educators' well-being. Personal reflections reveal significant growth in understanding trauma, enhancing empathy, and developing leadership skills, with future improvements aimed at enhancing module interactivity and resource integration to create more supportive educational environments for children facing adversity. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Joshua Schulze | Kathryn Morgan | David Jenkins professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13753 Tier 2 Intervention and Differentiation in a Diverse Elementary Classroom Samuel C. Connor 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project aims to lessen the achievement gap for upper elementary students in reading. Through evidence-based reading interventions and a blended learning model, students will receive the adequate knowledge and skills they need in order to make sufficient progress towards grade-level goals. Over a course of two years, the amount of students in the "low-risk" category increased, while the "some" and "high-risk" categories decreased. In addition to reading interventions, factors such as student attendance, the importance of a schoolwide approach, and effective classroom management are addressed. This project also notes the importance of early reading interventions for students in low-economic communities, and from diverse backgrounds. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction elementary, intervention, differentiation Joshua Schulze | Melissa Frank | Chelsea Lally professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13752 Hearts of Gaming Nicholas Werner 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. I use a video game mod to help teach digital literacy and history. The game I would used as a basis for the mod is called Hearts of Iron IV. Modding is making alterations to the program code of a video game. This game is based on World War II (WWII) and the lead-up to the war. Students play as a nation and navigate it during this time frame. My goal is for students to also learn geography and major events like the Nazi German annexation of Czechoslovakia, and social skills like working on a team. CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Digital Literacy, History, Video games Joshua Schulze | Gregory Zobel | Marcus Wenzel professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13751 How New Educators Are Incorporating Technology into Their Post Covid Classrooms Nancy Morales 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project focuses on the use of technology within a classroom of a newer teacher who started their teaching post COVID. It looks at research that has already been done in the field in regards to teacher attitudes toward technology, student attitude towards technology, and ways in which students can benefit through the use of technology in the classroom. The teacher uses technology tools that she has not used before in order to through observations reflect in how these tools have been beneficial or not. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction technology tools, self-efficacy, student attitudes Joshua Schulze | Gregory Zobel | Marcus Wenzel professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13749 Effects of ELD Strategies and practice in mathematics Marissa Hawk 6/1/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. I chose ELD strategies based on specific research and implemented these strategies into the area of mathematics in my own classroom. I collected data to determine effectiveness of strategies. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction ELD, Mathematics, ELD in mathematics Joshua Schulze | Molly Griffo | Noah Hall professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13748 Crafting a 12th-Grade Curriculum to Fill Diverse Literature Gaps in High School English Mackenzee Collins 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This professional project outlines the creation of a comprehensive high school English curriculum focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity through literature. The curriculum features eight units, each addressing significant literary gaps by incorporating voices and perspectives traditionally marginalized in the literary canon: Native American Literature, Intersectional Feminist Literature, Travel Literature, Dystopian Literature Rooted in Non-Western Culture, LGBTQ+ Literature, Environmental Literature, Graphic Novels, and Spoken Word Poetry. The project emphasizes critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of diverse experiences and social issues. Additionally, detailed lesson plans ensure that the curriculum meets diverse learning needs. Ultimately, this project reflects a commitment to creating dynamic and meaningful educational experiences that empower students and prepare them for an increasingly diverse and complex world. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education high school English, multicultural education, intersectionality Joshua Schulze | Jacyln Caires-Hurley | Kristin Simeone-Myhre professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13746 Teaching Social and Emotional Learning through a Children's Book Kara Bartlett 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This is a children's book that was written to help teach social emotional learning skills. The story is about a young girl who discovers some components that make accessing the playground difficult for children based on their different needs. The story helps teach empathy, problem solving, relationship skills and decision making to young kids who are reading it. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Social Emotional Learning, Children's story, SEL Joshua Schulze | Kristen Pratt | Charlene Herron professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13745 Restorative Justice in the U.S. Correctional System: Proposing an Integrated Model Josefine M. Smith 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. High recidivism rates and harsh prison conditions in the United States (U.S.) led to an interest in exploring pathways to improve incarceration outcomes. As incarceration will continue to be utilized within the U.S., restorative justice (RJ), a practice focusing on repairing the harm caused by crime through conversations between offenders, victims, and communities, has rapidly grown in use within criminal justice systems. While researchers commonly discuss the positive impact RJ can have on incarceration outcomes, it remains unknown how specifically RJ could be used to improve correctional facilities. This study serves to provide an updated review of the literature on restorative justice within correctional facilities globally, to offer effective recommendations for the United States. Examining 177 secondary sources from a variety of academic databases, this professional paper extracted common themes and findings into a spreadsheet, to guide the structure of this study and its recommendations. The findings indicate that further integrating restorative justice within correctional facilities will, at the least, have no impact on incarceration outcomes. Current incarceration approaches are not benefitting or properly serving the United States, findings from this study call for a more standardized integration of restorative justice within correctional facilities and criminal justice systems. CC-BY-NC-SA (attribution, non-commercial, share alike) professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Restorative Justice, Corrections, United States Omar Melchor-Ayala | Mari Sakiyama | Terry Gingerich professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13744 School Resource Officers: What is the Impact? Jillian Harris 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. School resource officers (SROs) are a common presence in U.S public school systems today. The use of SROs is a perceived solution to safety threats and discipline for students. High numbers of SROs are integrated in public schools without extensive investigative research supporting their effectiveness and impact on students. To measure students’ feelings of safety and student outcomes as it intersects with SRO presence, public data from Oregon Department of Education is analyzed. Student offense data in 12 public school districts in Oregon is collected. Each school district is analyzed to identify current SRO presence, or if the SRO was removed during the school year 2021-2022. Student offense data is compared across the school years examined to synthesize any impacts SROs have on student offense and discipline data in the specific rural and urban school districts selected. Findings of the research conclude lower numbers of student offenses in school districts where SRO presence was removed in the 2021-2022 school year. The findings also show higher numbers of student offenses for non-white identifying students. These findings provide nuanced insight into the complex relationship between law enforcement in public schools and how it impacts the students. Measuring potential negative impacts to students who experience discipline and law enforcement contact is an essential part of determining how impactful SRO presence is for public school students. professional_project | Master of Science in Justice Studies professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13743 Creating a Framework For A Girls In STEM After School Club Jenna Bowman 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. In this project I designed a framework for a Girls in STEM club. This club was designed with the intent to provide a space for female elementary students to collaborate and grow in their STEM practices. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze | Peter Henning | Audrey Foley professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13742 Social Studies and Social-Emotional Learning in Alternative Education Jaylene A. Vegas-Kentner 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project aims to create a social studies curriculum incorporating social-emotional learning principles for secondary students, particularly at an alternative school. After researching, I have found a few curriculum options for secondary teachers where social-emotional learning is embedded in their subject area. Most available social-emotional learning curriculums are their entities and are typically created for elementary students. This project can offer different strategies to develop a curriculum that combines content curriculum and social-emotional learning to support secondary educators and their students. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction SEL, Rural Education Joshua Schulze | Margaret Nesbit | Kenneth Carano professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13721 Navigating Culturally Relevant Writing Instruction in White Dominant Spaces Heather Bellinger 6/14/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This professional project explores student-centered and culturally relevant writing instruction practices and implements such strategies into a semester-long writing curriculum. The writing curriculum is designed to be used by College Now high school teachers for college-credit awarded ELA courses and other educators who are in need of writing curriculum and/or instructional strategies. The second part of this professional project is a preliminary reflective research project. The author observes and reflects on their experiences teaching in a less diverse school, where the student population is primarily white, middle/high socioeconomic status, and culturally and ideologically similar. The author attempts to gather qualitative data from participants in a survey for faculty members at the same school, and reflects on what themes and patters emerged as well as next steps for future research. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Culturally Relevant Teaching, SOAPSTone, Teaching in White Dominant Spaces Josh Schulze | Melanie Landon-Hays | Debra Radtke professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13720 The Impacts of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, Survivors and Advocates Erin A. Ritchie 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Domestic and sexual violence impact approximately one in four women and one in seven men in the United States. In response, community-based agencies dedicated to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault provide confidential services including safety planning, emotional support, shelter, and resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, calls to law enforcement and these agencies concerning domestic violence surged. Consequently, agencies had to adapt their services to address the COVID-19 social distancing policies and the increasing frequency and severity of violence faced by survivors. Through an analysis of research articles, key themes emerged regarding shifts in service provision and their effects on survivors and agency staff. Findings reveal that agencies transitioned to include remote service provision, reduced shelter capacity, and scaled back mobile advocacy services. Survivors encountered barriers in accessing services due to heightened monitoring by abusers, limited availability of emergency shelters, and decreased in-person mobile advocacy response to other service providers. Advocacy staff experienced unsustainable levels of stress, inadequate access to personal protective equipment, and high turnover rates. These findings underscore the urgent need for increased funding and capacity for domestic violence and sexual assault agencies, as well as improved policies for disaster and crisis response. CC-BY (attribution) professional_project | Master of Science in Justice Studies gender-based violence, community-based advocacy, survivor-centered advocacy professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13719 Prosecutorial Discretion And Accountability Ellyn House 6/1/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Prosecutors are the representatives of the state when a crime has been committed. They have substantial discretion to enforce the law with criminal penalties; it empowers prosecutors to determine whether to bring charges against individuals suspected of committing crimes, what charges to file, and whether to negotiate plea bargains, (Kremens, 2021). Current research and literature on prosecutorial discretion in the United States examine its pivotal function in the criminal justice system; while some studies emphasize its potential for ensuring efficiency and justice, others raise concerns about its potential for bias and inconsistency, underscoring the importance of oversight. There is a rich potential for growth in the literature surrounding prosecutorial discretion practices. This study aims to investigate prosecutorial discretion at the state level and answer the three research questions: what factors influence prosecutorial discretion, what laws limit discretion or what policy guides decision-making, and how do the factors that influence discretion impact plea-bargaining? This study used secondary data analysis, with a focus on state-level prosecution. The literature focused on state-level discretion was limited; federal studies were supplemented to make meaningful comparisons. Results indicate that discretion is primarily guided by legal factors; however, there is support showing social factors may play into the decision-making of prosecutors. There is also a limited amount of law and established policy to limit and guide discretionary decision-making. The implications of this study include the lack of transparency of prosecutorial policy, accountability, and reviewability of the decisions prosecutors make. professional_project | Master of Science in Justice Studies prosecutorial discretion, the Lucifer Effect, limitations professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13718 Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Chào mừng!: Using culturally inclusive language acquisition strategies to promote academic language use for when everyone in your classroom Derek Daniel 9/1/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English, Spanish, Vietnamese https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. With this professional project, my goal is to create and use culturally inclusive language acquisition strategies to leverage the academic language proficiency levels for all students within a non-ELD high school classroom, specifically an AVID classroom. I will use research of best practices from language acquisition theory, language acquisition strategies, and cultural responsive teaching to influence my revision and creation of resources. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: ESOL Language acquisition, culturally responsive pedagogy, academic language Joshua Shulze | Kristen Pratt | Jessica Dougherty professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13717 Strategic Play: Advancing Teacher Professional Development in K-5 Digital Game-Based Learning Connor Eyler 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project provides elementary school teachers with a comprehensive guide to incorporating Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) into their classrooms. The project addresses the evolving educational landscape by creating an accessible instructional booklet that covers the benefits and core principles of DGBL, digital game selection and alignment with Common Core State Standards, practical implementation techniques, and methods for assessing student learning through digital games. The booklet synthesizes current research and narrows down the best practices for DGBL implementation to offer actionable insights and strategies. This project aims to enhance professional development, promote innovative teaching methods, and prepare young learners for the digital age by equipping educators with the necessary tools and knowledge. CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Instruction, elementary students, games Gregory Zobel | Joshua Schulze | Dana Ulveland professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13716 Belief in Meritocracy and Criminal Sentencing Decisions: Bias in Punitive Criminal Sentencing Attitudes Cole Horning 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. Criminal sentencing in the United States of America is a subjective process involving multiple parties contributing to decisions to convict, incarcerate, and determine the length of incarceration. Decisions regarding criminal sentencing have a substantial impact on individual and community welfare. The US has an issue with over incarceration particularly among minority communities, contributing to the US holding the largest incarcerated population in the world. The determinants of criminal sentencing decisions are researched to understand and rectify over incarceration and inequality in incarceration within the US. Individual biases and punitive attitudes are examined for their impact on criminal sentencing decisions. Hierarchy-legitimizing myths are related to individual bias and punitive attitudes to determine correlation. Bias within criminal sentencing is examined to determine prevalence of racial, socioeconomic, age, and gender bias therein. Hierarchy-legitimizing myths result in biases that impact individual perceptions regarding defendant culpability and risk of future crime. Punitive vengeance attitudes predispose individuals to prefer harsh and lengthy criminal sentencing decisions. Personal belief in hierarchy-legitimizing myths and punitive vengeance attitudes are correlated. The direct connections between hierarchy-legitimizing myths and criminal sentencing decisions are not well understood. Some studies suggest a potential bias against low-income individuals in the US criminal justice system. Findings suggest that varied personal attitudes have an outstanding impact on criminal sentencing decisions. To reduce the harm caused by unequal and harsh criminal sentencing decisions, the goals of criminal sentencing need to be systematized and the influence of bias reduced by removing considerations of future crime risk from these decisions. professional_project | Master of Science in Justice Studies criminal justice, punitive attitudes, meritocracy Misty Weitzel professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13715 Creating Engagement in a Secondary Mathematics Classroom Cheyenne Gordon 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This professional project is an examination of how I, as a secondary mathematics educator, can create more engagement within my classroom. This project aims to present research and conclusions that will assist with increasing knowledge in the field of education to fill the persistent void of student engagement that continues to be referenced as a problem that many educators experience within their classrooms. Although this professional project is specifically examining the subject area of mathematics, the research and conclusions outlined in this project can be universally reviewed and utilized by any subject area teacher or educational professional. professional_project | Master of Science in Education engagement, mathematics, education Joshua Schulze | Rachel Harrington | Gregory Zobel professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13714 Rebuilding Teacher Morale: The Benefits of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into Core Academics for Educators and their Students Charly Sturgeon 6/14/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project examines the impact of situating Social Emotional Learning into the operational curriculum within the elementary school classroom. The context for this project is based in the rural community of the Morrow County School District and addresses the issues related to prioritizing academic standards over social and emotional learning competencies. The purpose of this study is to explore the positive effects of integrated SEL and academic curriculum on student academic performance, problem behaviors, and teachers’ feelings of demoralization. This project makes an effort to address the rising rate of teacher attrition through the implementation of an integrated curriculum that focuses on the education of the whole child. Keywords: Social/emotional learning (SEL), self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making, student engagement, demoralization, burnout, autonomy, integrated curriculum design CC-BY-NC-ND (attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives) professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education SEL, Demoralization, Integrated Curriculum Design Josh Schulze | Rachel Harrington | Cindy Ryan professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13713 Literacy Learning Through Playful Inquiry and Exploration Carlee A. Quade 6/14/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. My professional project details the actions I took to create a new literacy practice in my first grade classroom. I used playful inquiry and exploration to guide my new practice- playful literacy. Students used play to incorporate their ideas into their learning as well as foster an imaginative environment. By using purposeful play, students were able to find many new topics to write and read about. I used many forms of research to determine what would be best for my students and how I could become a better literacy teacher. This project takes place a Title I school in a class of 24 first grade students in Beaverton School District. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Reading early elementary, purposeful play, literacy in K-2 Joshua Schulze | Andrea Emerson | Ya-Fang Cheng professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13712 The Science of Reading in Small Groups: A Professional Development for Teachers Callie Doerfler 6/14/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. As an elementary school teacher, I have noticed that myself and many of my colleagues do not have a firm understanding of how students learn to read. Student reading scores are below 40% on a national, state, and school scale. In response to this, I researched effective small group interventions, as well as the Science of Reading to see what the best practices are for teaching reading; particularly in a small group setting. I used that research to design a Professional Development for the teachers in my school that not only condensed the research, but gave practical strategies for each area of reading. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Reading SOR, interventions, reading small groups Joshua Schulze | Chloe Hughes | Taylor Kramer professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13711 Using Culturally Diverse Children's Picture Books to Teach Social Emotional Literacy Brandi Mitchell 6/12/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This project consists of using Culturally Diverse Picture Books to teach Social Emotional Literacy as a contribution to educational reform. The need for Social Emotional Learning is exponential, but the amount of time to teach it is limited. This project demonstrates combining Social Emotional Learning into English Language Arts using Culturally Diverse Picture books to meet the needs of the whole child. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Joshua Schulze | Cindy Ryan | Anne Ittner professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13708 Implementation of Instructional Methods that Support Development of Reading Comprehension Strategies Breanna M. Roberts 6/15/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. In this project is an application, analysis and critique of implementing multiple teaching methods in order to build students’ skills in reading comprehension strategies and the development of reading comprehension within my classroom. Decisions were informed based on the literature analyzing the effectiveness of Reciprocal Reading, reading comprehension strategies, explicit teaching, and group work. In the design methods of this project, is a creation of a curriculum that is based on the literature and is modeled after the multicomponent teaching method—Reciprocal Reading. In the application of this project, the curriculum was implemented and students learned and practiced reading strategies in small groups. After a review of the data collected, positive growth was shown in group teamwork, understanding of reading comprehension strategies, and reading comprehension. professional_project | Master of Science in Education: Reading reading comprehension, comprehension strategies, reciprocal reading Joshua Schulze | Melanie Landon-Hays | Annie Delbridge professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13706 Promoting Student Agency and Engagement Through the Use of Inquiry Based Learning in the Science Classroom Terry Marcey 6/1/2024 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This Action Research Project seeks to determine ways that inquiry based instructional practices can benefit students in the science classroom. The specific research question of this study is: How can inquiry based instructional practices be used as a mechanism to increase student engagement and agency? In this study, I analyzed themes from a variety of artifacts of data that I collected from self-generated sources such as lesson plans and external data sources such as formal observation feedback from my mentors throughout this program. I used a literature search to conduct an analysis of the evidence of inquiry based practices promoting student engagement and learning and student sense of agency. After analyzing the literature I performed a data analysis of the artifacts I collected to determine key themes related to three scientific inquiry practices: asking questions and defining problems, planning and conducting investigations, and developing and using models. I also analyzed the data for themes related to two InTASC teaching standards: Learner Differences and Learning Environments. I sought to answer how I can better connect with my students individually, engage them in meaningful learning tasks that are relevant to their life experiences and cultural backgrounds, and facilitate a greater sense of student agency through providing more choice in the learning tasks that students engage in. action_research | Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Joshua Schulze | Danny Ortiz action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13678 Bravery in Teaching: Climate Science Reality Mel Spring 6/15/2024 Text; Image; StillImage English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. In an era where the impacts of climate change are increasingly undeniable, the need to cultivate environmental stewardship and critical thinking among students has never been more pressing. This action research project, titled "Bravery in Teaching: Climate Science Reality," aims to explore and evaluate the integration of climate science into the middle school curriculum, with a specific focus on 7th-grade students. The project is driven by the hypothesis that a comprehensive understanding of climate science, when woven into the fabric of everyday learning, can empower students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate and address the complexities of the global climate crisis. action_research | Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Climate change, integration with lessons, middle school Marie LeJeune | Michael Jennings | Joshua Schulze action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13670 An Investigation On The Effects Of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy On Low-Income Rural Students In The Science Classroom Jesse McMillin 12/1/2023 Text English https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en | Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. This action research investigates the effects of Gloria Ladson-Billings’ Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) framework on the academic outcomes of low-income rural students in a science classroom. CRP is a conceptualization of teaching that emphasizes three major themes: the commitment to student academic growth, the development of students cultural competence, and the cultivation of critical sociopolitical awareness. Through a four-week unit on the Sun-Earth-Moon system, this research examines how integrating CRP principles can enhance student engagement, promote academic growth, and connect key subject matter to students’ lives. This research was conducted in a Title 1 rural middle school in a classroom of sixteen 8th-grade students of diverse backgrounds academic needs and backgrounds. Findings from this research suggest that culturally relevant teaching strategies, such as incorporating indigenous storytelling and multimodal learning activities, significantly improve students’ interest and understanding of key scientific concepts. This research highlights the importance of CRP in addressing the unique challenges faced by low-income students and provides insight into how this framework translates from urban settings into a rural context. CC-BY (attribution) action_research | Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Science Teaching, Low-income Learners Xiaopeng Gong | Tana Garcia action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13569 dctype:Text Gender Equality and Inclusivity In the Computer Science Field Antonia Morales gender equality | computer science Jun-23 | 2023-06-15 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Statistics show there are significantly fewer women in computer science careers. Based on the lack of women in this field, it is likely there is a stigma around women in computer science. Though there has been growth in the number of women pursuing the computer science field, this has not always been the case and the divide is still significantly large. This thesis examines the recent statistics, investigates the obstacles that women face, and highlights potential solutions to improving equality in this field. To understand the divide women face in computer science, learning what obstacles present themselves and when these obstacles occur can lead to a stronger comprehension of the problem at hand and how the raised solutions can work to close the gap. Once there is an understanding of these common obstacles, it is necessary to see how particular solutions can affect outcomes. Including real-life examples of the obstacles and experiences being discussed in research provides a stronger understanding of what it is like to be a woman in STEM and demonstrates the necessity of improving this field. By examining the past and present, this research can illustrate the importance of making computer science more equal and inclusive to all. Honors Thesis Breeann Flesch Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13469 dctype:Text The Role of Social Identity in a Population's Adoption of Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior Garry Sotnik | Serhii Choporov | Thaddeus Shannon Agent-Based Model | Commitment | Multilevel Group Selection | Multilevel Neighborhood Selection | Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior | Social Identity European Social Simulation Association 06/30/2023 Text eng Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation n/a Prosocial common-pool behavior – subtractable and non-excludable behavior that benefits others – is essential for the survival of any population of social individuals. The behavior, however, usually carries a cost to those who contribute it, placing them at a disadvantage with respect to those who freeride – those who do not contribute but still benefit. How populations sustain existing or adopt new prosocial common-pool behaviors remains unclear. We introduce a theoretical agent-based model and use it to study the role of social identity in a population’s adoption of such behavior. Social identity is relevant because it influences the behavior of individuals in a group, including their willingness to behave prosocially. Our model simulates the emergence of multiple and dynamic social identities of agents within self-organizing groups. Our simulation results suggest that the role of social identity may depend substantially on the density of the population and the commitment level of population members to their groups; that the relationship between density, commitment, and adoption may be nuanced; that, under lower density levels, mobility between groups may be essential; and that the persistence and adoption of prosocial behavior in a population may be overwhelmingly driven by individuals who are highly committed to their groups. The results caution against the influence of two looming worldwide trends – an increase in population density and a decrease in group commitment. The results suggest that, when combined, these two trends may produce the lowest adoption levels of prosocial behavior, the adverse and population-wide repercussions of which could be catastrophic. Finally, our results suggest that social identity may play a helpful role in offsetting the consequences of these trends, implying a need for further empirical and experimental study of the subject and future consideration of incorporating the role of social identity into policy analysis and design. Sotnik, Garry, Choporov, Serhii and Shannon, Thaddeus (2023) 'The Role of Social Identity in a Population's Adoption of Prosocial Common-Pool Behavior' Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation 26 (3) 10 . 10.18564/jasss.5132 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 10.18564/jasss.5132 3 26 Computer Science https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13334 Fourth Grade Reading Intervention Plan Crystal Krahmer Intervention | Reading | Learning loss 8/1/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Due to the rising number of students who are falling more and more behind in reading since Covid-19, this project looks into the research behind that. It examines the learning loss and gaps that we are seeing among elementary age students. It highlights common themes that arise from the research, while shedding light on what districts are doing to try to overcome these learning losses and gaps. The main part of this Professional Project was to create an intervention plan for my own fourth grade students that I have noticed are having a lot of struggles when it comes to their reading. I provide data on what I have seen in the previous years working with them, as well as an intervention plan that I feel will best fit their needs for the upcoming school year. My hope for this project is that it can provide motivation and insight for other educators who may be noticing these same issues among their elementary students, and give them an example of how they can go about creating their own plan. Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze | Marie LeJeune | Cindy Ryan Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13333 Implementing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a Rural Classroom Ryan J Kildea cultrually relevant pedagogy | science education | junior high 8/4/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This action research project seeks to understand how culturally relevant pedagogy can be implemented in a rural classroom. The goal of the research project is to find ways to connect with rural students' cultures and real lives while also helping them develop cultural competency. The research setting takes place in a 7th grade classroom in a rural Oregon town of about 10,000 residents. The topic for this study was chosen based on two factors. First, many students at the junior high school exhibit many racist behaviors and frequently engage in racist language. Second, many students express a lack of connection between their real lives and the curriculum. This project was developed to work towards connecting curriculum with students' real lives while simultaneously teaching them the benefits of a diverse society to reduce racist behaviors at the school. Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Melanie Landon-Hays | Joshua Schulze | Lin Wu Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13332 School-Wide English Learning Middle School Professional Development Amanda Maddux ELD | SWEL | PD 8/4/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ I have created a professional development for the middle school level of how to implement a new English Language Development Program. Master of Science in Education Joshua Shulze | Carmen Caceda | Marie LeJune Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13331 Using American Sign Language (ASL) as an Inclusive Teaching Strategy within the Preschool Setting Grace Meacham Transitions | Program Structure | Inclusivity 8/4/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ My paper discusses the use of ASL within the preschool classroom. I begin by explaining the history of ASL and connecting it to teaching practices. Then I examine the literature surrounding the use of ASL, reflect on my own teaching practices, and present my project findings. Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Andrea Emerson | Cindy Ryan | Erin Trine Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13329 Evaluating Equity: An Analysis of the Community Music Center's After School Program Carly D'Amato Equity | SEL | Music 8/4/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ During this project, entitled "Evaluating Equity: An Analysis of the Community Music Center's After-School Program, I will be analyzing the practices and policies of an afterschool music program, called the Community Music Center (the CMC), created in partnership with my local school district. I created an Equity Rubric to determine whether the CMC was operating a successful and equitable program for students. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schultze | Allison Boles | Carmen Caceda Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13328 Empowering Emergent Bilingual Learners through Scaffolded Critical Thinking Classroom Activities Carolyn Lipnick critical thinking | emergent bilinguals | middle school 8/1/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project focuses on increasing engagement and achievement among emergent bilingual students by teaching critical thinking skills. The teacher created five lessons using a high challenge, high support framework and tracked students' progress through work samples, grades, and observation notes. Master of Science in Education: ESOL Joshua Schulze | Maria Dantas-Whitney | Lin Wu Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13326 Literature Circle Curriculum Natalie Shreve Literature Circle | High School ELA | Lesson Plans 8/4/2023 Text eng In the current post-COVID19 high school English classroom, students are struggling with several things; there is a lack of engagement in reading, students struggle to collaborate and discuss with each other, and many have limited empathy and perspective for identities different than their own. Many educators are struggling with supporting students within these areas, and while there is limited research on the recent experience of teaching throughout a pandemic, teachers and students alike know that this is a tough time in education. As a high school English teacher myself, I hope to address this unique set of challenges through curriculum design and instructional choices; literature circles, which are centered on building students’ collaborative and communicative skills as well as bringing in diverse young adult text sets, can help students in these areas. My project includes a curriculum map for a literature circle unit within a high school English classroom, relevant Common Core State Standards, detailed lesson plans for a 40-day unit, linked materials and descriptions, and a list of novel suggestions. My hope is that my project will help teachers feel confident in implementing literature circles within their teaching, and that my materials and curriculum map and lessons can support teachers and students in a post-pandemic world. CC-BY (attribution) Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Marie LeJeune | Joshua Schulze | Erika Fitzyounger Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13320 Increasing Opportunities for Integrating Makerspaces into Rural Elementary Schools Professional Project Edward M Nichols makerspace | professional development | engagement 6/1/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This professional project explores the potential benefits and challenges of integrating makerspaces into rural elementary schools. Makerspaces offer experiential learning opportunities beyond worksheets and screen time, a more student-driven approach supported by both the tenets of constructivism and constructionism. This learning style can deepen students' understanding of core concepts and engagement in STEM and other academic subjects. School-based makerspaces also benefit students by introducing 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in elementary schools. The maker movement, which began in the early 2000s, encourages participants to design, build, and experiment with various materials and tools. Adopting a school setting provides an integrated education option for schools and their teachers. While makerspaces have become increasingly popular in urban and suburban areas, rural schools face unique challenges when implementing them. Drawing on existing literature and information collected from rural school educators allows the identification of critical strategies for overcoming these challenges and increasing opportunities for integrating makerspaces into rural elementary schools. Creating a dynamic website to support educators in bringing maker education to their schools is outlined. This site contains resources for funding, lessons, projects, and research to support implementation. Educators are also encouraged to have a voice by asking questions and posting resources themselves. In addition, I have also facilitated multiple professional development sessions designed to familiarize rural teachers with the implementation of makerspaces. Through careful planning, collaboration, and creative use of resources, makerspaces can be integrated into rural schools. When successful, this integration provides students with engaging and enriching learning experiences that prepare them for success in a rapidly changing world. Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze | Gregory Zobel | Cristina Trecha Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13317 Equity begins by owning what is ugly: discussing race, culture, and identity through storytelling and culturally sustaining pedagogy Tobias Z. King Culturally sustaining pedagogy | critical self-reflection | autoethnographic literary inquiry 6/17/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This professional project is about the application of culturally sustaining pedagogy upon my own teaching practice for the benefit of a more inclusive and culturally congruent educational experience. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Carmen Caceda | Ryan Topper Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13315 Using Culturally Relevant Teaching to Develop Critical Thinking in Secondary Chemistry Emily Hamel culturally relevant pedagogy | culturally relevant science instruction | culturally relevant chemistry instruction 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This action research was conducted in order to enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills in a rural, secondary chemistry classroom. Culturally relevant pedagogy was used as a framework for designing curriculum and incorporating new practices into teaching an inquiry unit about chemical reactions and environmental pollution. After a literature review was conducted to gather evidence of culturally relevant practices in the science classroom, three types of qualitative data were gathered during the teaching of the unit designed around culturally relevant framework. A qualitative analysis was conducted on the three sources of data (journal entries, formal observation feedback, and student artifacts). The results expressed three themes: Lived experiences and real-world applications in student engagement; Genuine critical thinking opportunities in inquiry; and Counter-narratives and perspectives in the solutions aspect of inquiry. It was discovered that student engagement increased when the science content surrounded one common theme for the unit, and when content is contextualized with students' experiences and background knowledge. Further, supporting student responses with feedback that encourages critical thinking engaged students in developing their critical thinking skills, which were then applied when considering other perspectives and scientific thinking from other cultures in the formation of solutions in inquiry. Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Xiaopeng Gong | Jennifer Hampel Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13313 Promoting Self-Efficacy in Writing: A Middle School Narrative Writing Unit Mary Katelyn Lowman writing anxiety | narrative writing | self efficacy 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Students who demonstrate self-efficacy in writing are more likely to persevere through challenging writing assignments, revise and edit their work, and set writing goals. They are motivated to learn and improve. Students who lack self-efficacy in writing lack these intrinsic skills. When assigned a writing piece, they often complain or simply stare blankly at their papers, unsure of how to even begin. These students’ issues do not stem solely from a fear of poor grades in writing but rather from a number of practical writing deficiencies: difficulties organizing thoughts, hand cramps while writing, or difficulties envisioning the audience. These issues, and many more, can often lead to procrastination, stress, and writer's block. Writing anxiety and apprehension are particularly prevalent in Emergent Bilingual learners because they may lack both writing and linguistic skills to confidently complete a writing task. This writing unit aims to address these issues by having students complete short writing assignments, targeting narrative writing skills, culminating in a final fictional narrative, building in peer feedback, revision, and reflection. The unit uses the process-genre approach to teaching writing as the framework and includes explicit strategy instruction to build students’ writing confidence. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Valerie Brooks | Julia Drizin Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13311 Teaching Academic Writing to High School English Language Learners Using a Genre Based Pedagogy Lory Cruz-Esquivel Genre Based Pedagogy | Writing Instruction | Academic Language 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage sgn-US | eng Analyzing a text, identifying key ideas, and connecting ideas with transitions… These are just a few of the writing tasks students are given that without the proper support can be difficult to achieve. Many students including English Language Learners (ELLs) experience a lack of access to mastering the kinds of academic language needed to succeed in and out of the classroom. This professional project set out to investigate the effectiveness of an instructional guide created in response to the academic writing needs of ELLs. The instructional guide was implemented in a stand alone high school English Language Development classroom over the course of 10 weeks. Throughout the instructional period, students engaged in academic writing tasks using a genre based approach to demystify the genre features of informative texts in order to create their own informative magazine article. Results from the implementation were used to inform not only the instructional development of the guide, but also to voice and advocate for access to meaningful writing instruction that is culturally and linguistically responsive to ELLs. CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Maria Dantas-Whitney | Amy Bowden Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13308 Building Curriculum from OER: An Online US History Unit MaKaila Hiddleston K-12 | Curriculum | UDL 5/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng My project explores the uses of Open Educational Resources (OER) in the K-12 Educational Landscape. Upon discovering the gaps in education that OER could cover and bridge, I decided to create a cohesive unit comprised entirely of OER. The purpose of this project was to create a resource for teachers to utilize when searching for online content for instruction, clear up any confusion about OER, and show that OER can be used within the Universal Design for Learning framework. I created a website for teachers to access in order to learn more about OER and utilize the unit I created from OER. CC-BY-NC (attribution, non-commercial) Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Marie LeJeune | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13307 Addressing Disruptive and Aggressive Tendencies in Elementary Education: Effective Behavioral Interventions for Students Sydney LaMont Behavioral interventions | elementary behavior | classroom management 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This professional project discusses the effectiveness of behavioral interventions within the scope of elementary education. The author goes through to describe previous interventions that have been studied and their success rate. She also describes her professional experience with a select few interventions in accordance with her own students. Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Joshua Schulze | Ya-Fang Cheng | Katrina Hovey Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13306 Middle School Emergent Bilinguals and their Classmates use Storytelling in the Social Studies Classroom to Promote Learning and an Inclusive Learning Environment Hayden Tedrow emergent bilinguals | storytelling 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Emergent bilinguals are an underserved population in many middle school social studies classrooms. They encounter the double-demands of understanding the content of social studies while also developing English language skills. Storytelling serves as a universally-human pedagogical strategy that teachers can use to ensure equitable teaching strategies within their classrooms. In this professional project, students used narrative writing as well as dramatic performance as a means to make meaning of complex social studies texts. Language lessons were embedded throughout the course of the social studies instruction. The results of this project were shared with other social studies teachers within the local PLC to better equip these teachers for meeting the needs of emergent bilinguals. Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze | Chloe Hughes | Marcus Wenzel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13305 Effects of Proper Intervention on Elementary Aged Students Shelby Faherty literacy intervention | RTI 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project showcases the importance of literacy education within a rural school district. This project takes you through the process in which was followed to bring an intervention system into a school that lacked a complete one. Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Joshua Schulze | Marie LeJeune | Amy Bowden Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13304 Teacher Mentoring and Retention Brittany Kauffman Teacher | Mentoring | Retention 6/17/0023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ A look at the correlation between quality teacher mentor programs and their effect on teacher retention. This project focuses on shifting our current mentor program to a more beneficial program for new teachers and also providing resources and support for new teachers. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Dana Ulveland | Stephanie Waters Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13301 The Effects of Video Demonstrations in Education Emily Hickman Tarbell Video Demonstrations | Virtual learning | Technology in the classroom 6/16/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This professional project explores the benefits of video demonstrations towards English Language Learners (ELLs), students with disabilities, absent students, and colleagues. It explains how these videos can make instruction easier and provide a leadership opportunity between content PLCs. Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze | Michael Hofmann | Melada Reichman Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13297 Language Focused Professional Development for Educators Serving Emerging Bilingual Students Maribel Ortiz Bilingual Education | Emerging Bilinguals | Professional Development 6/17/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Language-Focused Professional Development for Educators Serving Emerging Bilingual Students - A project that looks into the importance of bilingual educators receiving professional development in Spanish and about Spanish so that emerging bilingual learners receive high-quality instruction. Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze | Chloë Hughes | Verónica Montes Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13296 EMPOWER: Orientation Modules for Pre-Education Freshmen at Western Oregon University Kolbie Kopp 6/17/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The transition from high school to college is a challenging time for many. According to the literature, one of the greatest barriers students face during this time is college preparedness, which results in various academic, social, and psychological needs. To add to that, the transition and adjustment experience is increasingly more complex for those who are a Student of Color, low-income, or first-generation. Fortunately, research suggests that new student orientations are a means of meeting students’ needs and positively impacting their transition and adjustment experience. Therefore, this professional project aims to better meet the needs of incoming Pre-Education freshmen at Western Oregon University by revamping our current orientation system. With personal observations and the observations of others, research performed in the literature review, and knowledge of learning, motivation, and instructional design theories as the guiding light, over the course of five weeks I developed an asynchronous orientation with various modules. While feedback supporting the effectiveness of the orientation was not able to be gathered due to time constraints, a system to collect feedback has been implemented. As students begin to complete the orientation, feedback collected will be used to update the modules each year to ensure we are successfully meeting students' diverse needs and in turn, aiding in their successful transition and adjustment experience. Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Joshua Schulze | Olivia Flores | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13295 Incorporating Music, Movement, and Activity Based Methodology into a Traditional Science Lecture Travis Torgerson Music | Movement | and Activity Based 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ I teach biology, fish and wildlife science, agriculture science, and social dance. What I would like to focus on for my project is how music, interactions, and physical activity (such as dance) help people with trouble focusing. I will look at how music and physical activity cannot only help people focus but can increase the power of belief in themselves that allows them to focus. What I would like to do for my project is to pick a science-related project in the realm of my expertise like fish and wildlife, agriculture, etc., and figure out how to make a lesson plan that is designed to teach about the subject incorporating music and dance to help one’s focus and learning about the subject along with their motivation and self-belief. I think it could be a useful tool to tie music and social interactions such as dance into learning a serious subject such as wildlife education and or agriculture education. The lesson will be an eight-lesson series that incorporates music and movement/physical activity into learning about physical science for a unit about motion. Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Joshua Schulze | Lila Reid | Randall Dana Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13294 Revising a Fourth-Grade Math Unit Using Self-Paced and Blended Learning Strategies Arriel Robinson Modern Classroom | Modern Classroom Instruction 6/16/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the learning gaps between students and their academic needs. It also widened the gap between student abilities and has pushed for teaching and learning to adjust. Research has shown that, in most cases, implementing a self-paced and blended learning model within various content areas helps to improve student scores and attitudes. However, much of this research is focused on grade levels above the elementary level. In this Professional Project, I revise and implement my district's adopted math curriculum to fit this style of teaching and learning better within a 4th-grade classroom setting. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Randall (Dana) Ulveland | Gregory Zobel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13293 Utilizing Direct Phonemic Awareness Instruction to Support Intervention in a Title Ⅰ First- Grade Classroom Sapphire Dorfman Phonemic awareness | phoneme-graphing mapping | intervention 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project follows my journey as an early-years educator and my experience implementing direct phonemic awareness instruction into my classroom. For many years, research has supported the use of direct and explicit phonemic awareness instruction into the classroom setting to support reading acquisition in beginning readers. To accomplish this, the Heggerty (2022) and the UFLI (2022) curriculums were implemented in a first grade classroom setting. Growth and literacy development for the students and myself were highlighted by the use of vignettes and supporting images. Reflections on the project showed a positive correlation between direct phonemic awareness instruction and overall literacy development. Advocacy and professional development opportunities are proposed as future endeavors to educate others about the importance of phonemic awareness instruction. Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze | Marie LeJeune | Chloe Hughes Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13292 Creating and Implementing a Website to Enhance the Socialization and Participation within a High School Anime Club Jessica N. Patty effects of COVID-19 | after school clubs | social-emotional skills and technology 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng As a club advisor at Reynolds High School, I created an Anime Club website which was introduced to students to enhance their in-person participation during our weekly club meetings, as well as increase social-emotional learning by bringing high interest topics to students virtually, that they then discussed face-to-face with their peers. I chose creating a website for the Anime Club as my project because I want to help my students to socialize with one another in person, by implementing discussions and activities during club meetings and referring to the club website as an anchor to something we all have access to, as well as sharpen my skills in educational technology. CC-BY (attribution) Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Madeline Hunt | Kevin Helfman Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13291 Exploring Co-Teaching in an Integrated ELA/ELD Secondary Classroom Cierra M. La Bounty Co-Teaching | Collaborative Teaching | Emergent-Bilinguals 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Co-teaching refers to a model in which two educators work together to teach students in the classroom setting. Co-teaching has been found to benefit both educators and students, however co-teaching can also present a variety of challenges. The research and analysis in this project focuses on the impacts of co-teaching on a new career teacher’s experiences, and on what co-teaching looks like in a 6th grade integrated English Language Arts and English Language Development class. Additionally, the project explores the potential impacts of co-teaching on student learning, particularly students who are Emergent Bilinguals. The findings highlight how co-teaching has benefited me as a new teacher, how co-teaching is implemented in my school setting, and how it impacts students. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Alicia Wenzel | Jessica Dougherty Action Research Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13287 The Converse Podcast: A Podcast By Teachers, For Teachers Rhyan G. Shultis podcast | teaching | education 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ My project was the development and creation of a podcast geared for teachers to get advice to support their day-to-day tasks teaching. The episodes are backed by research and are conversational in nature, making it easy to listen and gain ideas/advice from. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Mandy Olsen | Marcus Wenzel Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13276 Feedback in the Classroom: How and Why? Shea White-Toney 6/17/2023 Text eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ In this professional project, I examine the importance of feedback in the classroom and outline the best practices as deemed by the relevant literature. In addition, I discuss the numerous challenges associated with giving feedback. For my study, I assigned a one-page paper to two different classes; in one class, I return feedback that is noted effective by the literature (i.e. timely, specific, non-judgemental, etc.), and in the other class, I give feedback that is deemed ineffective by the literature. One week later, I assigned a similar assignment and noted the differences in improvement between the two classes. These results are then analyzed and challenged. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Jessica Dougherty | Dana Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13275 Implementing Multimodal Learning into Teachings and Assessments Brianna Mautner VARK | UDL | learning modalities 6/17/2023 Text | Image;StillImage eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Take a moment and reflect on a personal experience where you had to learn how to do something and/or process new information. Think about how the material was presented to you. Was it given verbally, or did it include information to read? When the material was provided, was there a moment when you thought, “I still do not get it.” Every learner deserves an equitable opportunity in their learning environment, and this project shows how to support diverse learners, including visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic learners. This professional project was developed to include multimodal learning and UDL strategies in teachings and assessments. The project consists of a unit plan for a 3rd-grade class that incorporates VARK theory and UDL throughout the five lessons. The unit explains how to differentiate instruction to meet all students' needs and provide opportunities for learners to succeed in the classroom. Master of Science in Education Joshua Schulze | Gregory Zobel | Randall Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13272 The Importance of Literacy Based After School Clubs Marisa Eaton Creative writing | after school club | literacy 6/16/2023 Text | Image;StillImage | ata (charts, tables, raw data files, etc.) eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/03/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author by contacting the WOU Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project features the creation and implementation of an after school creative writing club. The club took place over a 12 week period and featured an array of writing activities and projects. This projects focuses on the importance of literacy based after school enrichment, clubs as safe spaces for students, and the power of learning to write creatively. The purpose of this project is to express the need for further opportunities for students to grow as both academics and people. This project walks through the creation of the club, from start to finish, and reflects on the impact the club had on students. Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze | Alicia Wenzel | Randall Ulveland Professional Project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13112 DeVolder Family Science Center Erin Passehl Construction of the DeVolder Family Science Center looking east. 1/25/2013 0:00 article weekatwou/48 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Monmouth, OR https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13107 Perspective Science Jerrie Lee Parpart Corridor to the Natural Science Building. 1/25/2013 0:00 article weekatwou/38 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Monmouth, OR https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13104 Lifts Jerrie Lee Parpart Construction is finished for the day on the DeVolder Family Science Building. 1/25/2013 0:00 article weekatwou/32 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Monmouth, OR https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12823 Ed Dover Interview 2017 Carter Craig | Katilyn Kirkman | Brandon Meredith | Jorin Hollenbeak American Politics | Oral History | Oral histories | Western Oregon University | Archives Professor Ed Dover (Political Science) discusses coming to WOU when it was known as the Oregon College of Education and its transformation into a liberal arts institution with the new name Western Oregon State College. In addition to discussing teaching at WOU, he describes his research on US Presidential elections and his run for the U.S. Senate as a candidate for the Pacific Green Party. Ed Dover 6/7/2017 Sound MP3 36 eng 0.022858796 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Ed Dover, interviewed by Carter Craig, Katilyn Kirkman, Brandon Meredith, and Jorin Hollenbeak, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, June 7, 2017. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12817 Mark Henkels Interview 2015 Benjamin Kirchner | Jordan Farley | Shawnee Garza | Connor I Frisby History | Legal Studies | Oral History | Oral histories | Western Oregon University | Social Science | political science Mark Henkels 11/2/2015 Text; Sound PDF; MP3 74 eng 4 p.; 00:10:23 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Mark Henkels, interviewed by Benjamin Kirchner, Jordan Farley, Shawnee Garza, and Connor I Frisby, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, November 2, 2015 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12816 Sharyne Ryals Interview 2016 Keegan G LeBleu | Brianna L Williford | Spencer M Welter | Jeff R St. John Oral History | Oral Histories | Western Oregon University | Sharyne Ryals In a short interview, Sharyne Ryals discusses her experiences working as the Administrative Program Assistant as a part of the Social Science Division. At Western Oregon, she describes her responsibilities and interactions with students. She also explains how she arrived at Western Oregon University as well as her previous work at a chip manufacturing plant. Sharyne Ryals 4/28/2016 Text; Image; Sound PDF; MP3 139 eng 4p.; 00:08:37 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Sharyne Ryals, interviewed by Keegan G LeBleu, Brianna L Williford, Spencer M Welter, and Jeff R St. John, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, April 28, 2016. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12691 ±3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine: Treating PTSD in The Modern World: A Groundbreaking Methodology for Spiritual Wellness and Neuroplasticity Ashley A. Baxter post-traumatic stress syndrome | PTSD | ±3 | 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine | MDMA | Ecstasy | Molly | Neuroplasticity This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/90 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that afflicts millions of individuals in the United States. Its complexity has resulted in physicians struggling to effectively implement and maintain treatment. Emerging studies suggest that ±3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), or “ecstasy”, may prove beneficial in treating PTSD in combination with conventional psychotherapy. By acting on the 5-HT transporter in the brain, MDMA has been found to have positive effects on brain activity; encouraging neuroplasticity through the accumulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Integrating psychoactive drugs into polytrauma therapy will broaden our understanding of the components involved in maintaining wellness in the human psyche. Health/Exercise Science Warren Allen https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12673 The Effects of Income During Childhood on Post-childhood Obesity Sophia Damiani | Stephanie Foster | Sarah Niles income | obesity | childhood | post-childhood This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/50 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Amy Hammermeister-Jordan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12666 Network Configuration Manager Alex Decknadel | Xue Bai | Tim Ferrell | Ted Beers 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/295 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Network administrators have to manually store switch configurations into text files and store old switch configurations in an archive. These administrators don’t know when someone changes something on their switches unless they manually check the configuration to see if a change has occurred. The solution automatically writes switch configurations to an online archive. This automates a manual task that doesn’t happen each time a configuration changes. It also notifies administrators when a change occurs on one of their devices, allowing them to accept or reject these changes. In addition, they can restore previous configurations if they so choose. This solution provides reliable automatic backups, versioning, the ability to revert unwanted changes to a known good state, and knowledge of the changes that happen in our environment along with when they happen. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12654 Billable Amber Courtright | Karsten Collins | Mercedes Ponce 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/274 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Our project creates an easy to use tool to organize bills and track ongoing monthly spending in comparison to available monthly income. Billable allows for the sorting of expenses by each month which allows the user to visualize how much money is being spent for the month. This platform assists in organizing bill information to prevent overdrafts and late fees that can accumulate over time. When a financial goal is set, the project assists in maintaining that goal by providing real time comparison of current spending against the user’s goal. Billable is not only a place to gather, organize, and track financial information, but it is also a way to enhance the user’s potential and ability to effectively manage their personal finances. Most importantly, Billable provides bill information and history in a centralized repository. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12652 An Inspection of the Fibonacci Sequence and the Resulting Spirals CHRISTA FENTON | Ben Cote' 2021-05-29 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/272 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Fibonacci Sequence is a common mathematical phenomenon that intrigues both academics and intellectuals alike. It is known as a fun, numerical sequence that builds on itself to infinity. As it turns out, the Fibonacci Sequence is more than a quirky additive sequence, it’s a foundational component to several different branches of mathematics. It’s basic formula can be tweaked ever so slightly to produce Pell numbers, various metallic ratios, and Pisano Periods, just to name a few. The Fibonacci’s original formula famously produces the Golden ratio and Golden Spiral which people across the world claim to see in nature, art, and science. In this presentation we will show where the Fibonacci is famously found, along with lesser known places in mathematics. It will show that we aren’t seeing the Golden Spiral everywhere, that the maths and ratios are integral to each spiral we see, and what you are seeing may not be the spiral you’re looking for. Mathematics Ben Cote' https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12617 The Genesis of Law: Changing Oregon's Marijuana Employment Policies Gustavo Guerrero marijuana | legislation | employment | Oregon This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/248 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This video presentation explores the development of a research project aimed at finding a solution to an ongoing issue in Oregon, the lack of employment protections for legal consumption of both recreational and medicinal marijuana. The research dives into the problems caused by current marijuana employment law, steps other states are taking to address similar issues and steps previously taken by Oregon legislators to address this issue. Finally, the research illustrates the process and challenges of creating a comprehensive legislative report that clearly defines the problems rooted within the lack of employment protections and offers practical solutions that reflect legislative action taken in other states. The development of this project provides insight into the preliminary stages of the legislative process where the genesis of law, beginning as an idea, makes its transition towards becoming a sponsored piece of legislation. Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12612 Digital Hijinks Capstone - Project Roadtrip Michael Caldwell | Bradly Christensen | Noah Castle | Lijian Nian This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/237 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Have you ever asked yourself, “Hey, I want to plan a road trip- Google Maps is great for finding a route to take. There are event planning websites out there that allow me to organize the details….and even social media apps that keep me connected with my friends. Maybe I could invite them! I wish there were a convenient hub that wrapped all these features up together for me.” Well your wait has come to an end. Planning a road trip can be quite the hassle. After doing a great amount of research into similar web apps, we found that none of them took all these aspects and brought them together. Our project idea makes the lives of our users more convenient, and those who want to plan an intricate trip can now do so quickly and accurately. Our project, Roadtrip, combines trip planning and organization with social media features to allow our users to easily navigate the difficulty of creating a road trip from start to finish- while also integrating key social features to keep them connected. These features include: auto-generating an optimal route with the Ant Colony Optimization (ACS) algorithm; saving routes for future use; gaining access to details of different establishments along your route; and creating events- of which any user can join you on your trip; among many others. Here, we present a short video- meeting the team, demonstrating our progress so far, and discussing future visions. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12608 FODfinder Website Demonstration Cassidy Bullock | Gabriel Brehm | Jensen Alquist | Tanner Hill This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage aes/229 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ FODfinder Video Demonstration Abstract Cassidy Bullock Gabriel Brehm Jensen Almquist Tanner Hill Millions of people in the United States suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome with symptoms triggered by what are known as FODMAPs. The presence of FODMAPs are not clearly shown on food labels and thus may be challenging to avoid. This video demonstrates a software solution developed by several undergraduates from Western Oregon University’s Computer Science Department to help people suffering from IBS more easily identify triggering foods. They have developed a web application that allows users to explore foods, both generic and from wellknown name brands, and determine whether they are suitable for their diet. The search is backed by the USDA database, and will display information about the foods’ ingredients and nutrition as well as a FODMAP ranking based on a proprietary algorithm. The application also allows users to dynamically label ingredients as high or low risk to allow for a more individualized experience. Users can create lists of foods which they can print to bring to the grocery store, and they can also view other users’ lists to foster a sense of community. Additionally, a mobile android application has also been integrated so that users can search for foods directly in the store and get a quick score for foods they're unsure about. From mobile, searching for foods is as easy as scanning a barcode while in the store to bring up details about that food. Because high risk foods are not labeled as having FODMAPs, the necessity for a solution is all the more crucial. This easy to use software solution fulfills the important role of helping people with IBS easily access specific information about foods and manage their symptoms. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12607 Addressing the Academic Achievement Gap Rachel Bayly academic achievement gap | Oregon This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/226 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Research has shown that across the United States children from low-socioeconomic backgrounds are less academically successful in K-12 schooling than their peers from high-socioeconomic backgrounds. This achievement gap starts before birth, as children’s rapid early development is affected by their environments and later by their social interactions. Through a civic engagement project, I set out to analyze and propose changes to reduce the disparities in early experiences for children from low-versus-high-socioeconomic backgrounds. My original plan for this project, a book drive, fell through the cracks, as my research revealed that the root causes of the achievement gap cannot be addressed with simple solutions. Families today need serious financial and social support. My project morphed into advocacy for large-scale change through a showing of the documentary No Small Matter. This film draws viewers’ attention to the stress and hardship that millions of families face as they navigate economic instability and the United States’ bleak childcare landscape. It focuses on the potential that is lost for children experiencing high stress at such a crucial point in development, but No Small Matter does not leave viewers feeling hopeless. It spreads the message that by taking the early childhood education crisis head on, we can unlock every child’s full potential and propel ourselves to new heights. Through a documentary showing on WOU campus, I planned to bring that message, the conversation around it, and early childhood education problem solving to the WOU community. Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12606 D&D Tool Kit Website Randy Caamal | Ian Oberst | Zaid Alsuwayyigh This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/225 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Many players of the popular tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons enjoy playing the game both in person and online, but the often archaic and specific nature of the game’s numerous rules have cost many players a large amount of time as they are forced to rifle through informational books whose pages often reach the hundreds in number all to find a tiny bit of data. While one can always use a designated website to find what one is looking for, our team seized upon the opportunity to build a website useful for not only making these resources easier to navigate, but also put that functionality alongside other useful tools for the running of the game. The D&D Tool Kit website is a tool kit that will provide useful tools and contain multiple visuals for the interaction of the user and the Dungeon Master. It will also contain visuals for the characters and enemies on the game board, allowing them to have more interaction with the website to create games, maps, and allow them to manage stats for their characters in a D&D game. Alternatively, if a viewer is only interested in searching for a specific monster, spell, or equipment for their session, we also provide easy access in order for them to enjoy the game in their separate environment. We give many viewers the opportunity and flexibility to enjoy D&D in their own way, and this was made for those who are interested to learn the game, have no fear and give it a try. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12603 Peak Performance Shay Green | Megan Traeger | Joe Collinsworth | Sodara Y exercise | fitness | personal training | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/220 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For teams and coaches looking to bring their athletes' strength training performance to the next level, Peak Performance is designed to tailor a variety of workouts to the athlete, keep athletes and coaches on the same page about training, and help athletes and coaches set training goals and make plans to accomplish them. Peak Performance will provide continuous workout programs tailored to an athlete's specific needs and abilities, exercise tracking, and interfacing with FitBit watches to allow for a well-rounded strength training experience for all athletes. Unlike many other strength training apps that are bogged down with features and add-ons that are never used, our product strives to serve our customers in the simplest, but most effective ways; helping athletes achieve their goals and helping teams grow closer as they do it. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12601 Beyond the Tutor: Web Application Developed by Team Khronos Victoria Rhine | Brandon Linton | Maksim Stoyanov tutoring | scheduling | Computer Science Division | Western Oregon University | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/218 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Computer Science is a challenging major for even the brightest students. We have learned from experience that seeking and accepting help is a key component to success. Luckily, the Computer Science Division (CSD) at Western Oregon University has created their own tutoring center where tutors and students can connect. We have the unique perspective of having a CSD tutor on our team. As this team member filled a timesheet with her pen and was asked again through online chat whether she tutored that day, she recognized a need. This is how Beyond the Tutor was born. We asked questions of ourselves as students, tutors, and visited with professors to gauge individual needs. Through continuous research, we identified services that would benefit the entire department. Beyond the Tutor is an information system that will provide online resources for students, a modernized system for tutors, and comprehensive insights for professors. For students, the system will display real-time tutoring availability, provide an efficient avenue for in-person and online tutoring sessions, and consolidate additional resources. For tutors, the system will alleviate the burden of personally relaying tutoring information to students by moving the process to an easy-to-use interface. Tutors will also benefit from digital time sheets to quickly and accurately log time worked. For professors, data collected through surveys they can create and send to students directly through the user interface will provide a better understanding of student needs both in real-time and over the long term through predictive analytics. Our goal is to provide a state-of-the-art resource for the Computer Science Division to assist in moving the program to a better future! Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12600 Petopia: Bettering Lives for People and Their Pets Tricia Holman | Joseph Tavares | Corrin Moser pets | pet care | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/216 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ More and more, people consider pets to be a part of their family -- or at the very least, best friends who are counted among their “loved ones”. For some, pets are their only house-mates! Just like with human kids or senior loved ones, sometimes it’s difficult for those who work full-time to be able to do everything, every day, for their pets… but unlike with human loved ones, there really aren’t that many options for finding good, reliable, affordable caretaking assistance. For finding help with taking care of your human loved ones, probably the most well-known web application is Care (https://www.care.com/) where you can find caretakers for pretty much every set of needs your human loved ones may have. However, most web apps currently available for pet services -- the most well-known being Fetch (https://www.fetchpetcare.com/) and Rover (https://www.rover.com/) -- focus primarily on just dog-walking and basic pet-sitting. From personal experience, and from other pet owners I know, there can be lots of other things that need doing. Sometimes your pet needs medications while you’re at work. Or dropped off & picked up at the groomer’s, or taken to the vet for it’s shots, or some bloodwork. Maybe your senior pet needs to be let out and back in again more often while you’re at work. Maybe your pet with a health condition needs several small meals a day, or just watching over. There are lots of things beyond walking and basic sitting that pets and their owners need help with! Therefore, we wanted to create a pet caretaking services web app that: Was inclusive of all kinds of pets, Covered any type of caretaking needs a pet and their owner may have, Connected pet-loving individuals, to arrange to help each other out. Petopia is meant to not only help Pet Owners find reliable fellow pet lovers to help them with the caretaking and well-being of their pet(s) -- therefore bringing them peace of mind ... but also to give pet lovers the opportunity to have a fun and meaningful way to make some extra money doing something they enjoy, on their own schedules. We want to connect every type of Pet Owner to pet-loving Pet Care Providers, so that people and Pets can enjoy a better quality of life! Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12599 Glorious Enhancements April DeSantis | Yixuan Shi | Jolaade Nwanze Glory Facial | web applications | skin care | recommendations This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/214 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Project Vision: To provide flexible and accessible software solutions to enhance online shopping experience within the shortest lead time. Introduction: Former Nike executive Alisia Ford has launched Glory Facial (https://gloryfacial.com/), a skincare company for women of color. The company launched Feb. 14. For now, Glory Facial's sales are exclusively online. Ford hopes to open a Portland popup store this year. She'd also like to open popups in Seattle and Los Angeles in order to deepen the company's relationships with consumers. Purpose Statement: Glorious Enhancement’s purpose is to improve response time between when a customer completes the initial skincare survey on the website and the “You’re skincare routine is here” response email, and ultimately finalizing the sale. Problem Statement: Glory Facial manually processes its orders and this results in delayed and late order processing and ultimately accumulated lead time. Glorious Enhancements solution integrates the different infrastructures used in order processing and delivery to drive efficiency and ultimately a great users’ experience. Business Needs: Glorious Enhancements’ solution enables the employees/owners of Glory facial to generate product recommendations with the aid of automated processes for both their surveys (individual products and skincare boxes) and product recommendations after customers answer a series of questions on the company's website. Product Overview: Glorious Enhancements accesses customer information, and make product recommendations within a matter of minutes, with the help of current existing affordable software solutions. Major Features: Glorious Enhancements integrating to the customer information database with the product database. Stakeholders: Employee, Customers, CEO, Customer support representative, Skincare consultant Budgetary Details: Find quick and easy solutions at a low affordable cost. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12578 OK Bracket Manager Ethan Black | Jacob Malmstadt | Ashlyn Santiago | Zak Keipp tournament bracketing | scheduling | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/203 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The OK Bracket Manager is a web application designed to help streamline tournament event running, specifically for events with numerous brackets. The main goal of the system is to provide a consolidation of brackets from Challonge (and potentially other sites in the future) to minimize navigating page to page to check each bracket by itself, along with tracking competitor status across all of an events brackets, so that a competitor won't get called for when they're already somewhere else. This consolidation is accomplished by sending requests through Challonge’s API, meaning that changes on our site are also represented on the organizer’s Challonge tournament listings, meaning that details can still be checked and managed from a familiar space even if they want to use our service at times. This also means that other programs that are compatible with Challonge, for example data aggregation from tournaments to rank players, are implicitly compatible with the OK Bracket Manager. Further, the applications listing and search features allow tournament events to be found by visitors without logging in. This can help competitors locate events, and can also allow them to check up on the status of tournament details from our pages, such as the bracket progression, and standings. This helps competitors engage with the event and track math wins as they happen. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12577 Wolf Ride Overdrive Cory Freitag | Adrian Mattoon | Philip Schmaltz Wolf Ride | Western Oregon University | scheduling | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/202 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ We are Dev Team 4 of the Information Systems division of Computer Science and our Project is Wolf Ride Overdrive. Wolf Ride is a way for students of Western Oregon University to request the service of a ride to any destination inside of Monmouth and Independence. It was created as a way for students who wouldn’t feel comfortable at night to be able to request a ride service that Western Oregon University operates. The current service of requesting a ride requires making a phone call to a number associated with the Service, our project sought to create a new way to be able for students of all needs to be able to request this service besides the use of a phone. Wolf Ride Overdrive was born from this Idea that all students of all needs should be able to access the Wolf Ride service. Wolf Ride Overdrive can allow all students a new way of requesting the Wolf Ride service. We have done this by creating an online service for requesting a ride from Wolf Ride. Wolf RIde Overdrive can have students create an account where they can input their contact information, email and phone number, as well as their home address. With their account created and information stored Students can use the Wolf Ride Overdrive site to request a ride. Wolf Ride Overdrive can offer students the option of visiting predetermined locations to visit such as Hamersly Library, Werner University Center, as well as the neighboring grocery stores in the town. This provides them quick access to anywhere they would like to get to or be picked up from. Wolf Ride Overdrive can also be used to store the students home address for fast selection by the students. Should the students like to go somewhere beside the predetermined locations then they simply need to select the custom options on Wolf Ride Overdrive and the system can take in these requests instead. Once the ride has been requested Wolf Ride Overdrive can quickly notify the student by email that their ride was successfully submitted and that Wolf Ride will be there shortly to take them to their destination. Wolf Ride Overdrive can also send an email to the driver on duty informing them of who is requesting the ride and where they will want to be picked up from and where they would like to go. Wolf Ride Overdrive can also store all the information about the use of the Wolf Ride so that later a deep dive can be done on the usage of the Wolf Ride system. Wolf Ride Overdrive was created to bring all the Wolf Ride services and system under one location to allow for automated delivery of ride requests as well as storage of the use of the system without requiring a physical tracking system so information can be sorted and gone through quicker for analytics of the Wolf Ride system. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12573 Astronomical Learning Joshua Jacob Mauricio | Robert Lochbaum | Matthew Hibner astronomy | websites | education | middle school | high school This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/193 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Our website, Astronomical Learning, is a site that is based around the goal of educating minds about all topics space related. Our primary target audience is a younger audience, between 11-17 years old approximately. Our content and design choices are designed towards a younger audience; however, we’ve also attempted to create a family friendly atmosphere that can be enjoyed by all ages. We have created a suite of administrator tools that aid in the maintenance of the family friendly atmosphere as well. Our website primarily consists of image driven and interactive pages that also double to deliver all sorts of information to the inquiring minds Our website contains information on topics ranging from space travel through NASA and SpaceX, different features of our solar system, to space as an infinite expanse. Visitors that wish to register an account will find themselves with access to additional features such as being able to post their own thoughts to the website via comments. Registered users will also gain points for completing different activities across the website to level up their personal badge. Providing both a fun and educational product has proved to be an interesting challenge, but through uses of vibrant and captivating imagery and plenty of user interactivity with the website, we believe that we have struck a fine balance. We have pleasant pictures and animations that should aid in captivating our younger audiences and help to hold their interest. On top of this, we also have features designed to stimulate and test learning. We have two types of quizzes, the first of which is simple single quiz questions that appear near the content on the appropriate page. Alongside this, we have a more standard quiz where visitors can flex their knowledge. We at MJR Software Solutions believe that through our tireless efforts of product research and product delivery, that we have created something which can truly captivate the minds of younger audiences and inspire them to thirst for the knowledge that we happily provide. Computer Science Becka Morgan https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12566 Increasing Cardiovascular Endurance and Weight Management in a College Student Ricardo Manzo cardiovascular endurance | weight management | health This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2019 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2019-05-30 Text; Image; StillImage aes/171 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/16/2019, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. rmanzo17@mail.wou.edu | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Tom Kelly https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/12564 Overtime Jacques Dupuis animation | art | video | science fiction This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2019 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2019-05-30 MovingImage; Sound aes/164 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/16/2019, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. jdupuis18@mail.wou.edu | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11946 Resource Navigation for Western Oregon University Students Jennifer Beard | Angela McNally student | awareness | resources | community This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/98 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The purpose of this project was to create a tool to increase Western Oregon University student awareness of available community resources. Health/Exercise Science Angela Docherty https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11925 Eclipse and Eye Safety Marvel Davis | Jessica Donahue solar eclipse | eye safety This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2017-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/89 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11924 Jovian Shadow Events Landon Glynn Jupiter | Jovian Shadows | Galilean Moons | Portland (OR) This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2017-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/88 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11922 Cultural Beliefs Regarding Solar Eclipses Nicole Inman solar eclipses | cultural beliefs This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2017-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/86 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11918 Everything's Spinning: Planetary Motion's Effect on Lunar Phenomena Emily Carlston planetary motion | solar eclipses This presentation was delivered on May 25, 2017 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2017-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/82 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Understanding the natural world is a key to sustaining life. Often our understanding does not go beyond what we can tangibly see and touch, with the Moon seemingly out of reach for many. Though the Moon holds a special place to those who enjoy the night sky, it does much more than just provide a picturesque view. The Moon affects the world around us in many ways during its lunar cycle, but how does it all work? The important details of this can be described using the concept of planetary motion that includes key aspects of the way the Moon and Earth interact. The concept of planetary motion can also explain how eclipses occur, the different types of orbit, and the fact that only one face of the Moon is ever visible from Earth. Eclipses, both solar and lunar, are shadows of planetary bodies such as the Moon and Earth. These shadows are created as they move past each other in space during their orbit. As complex as these ideas may seem, they are quite simple once broken down. Eclipses and other lunar phenomena will be explained in this poster using the concept of planetary motion. Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11913 Emergency! Lauren Hiland Emergency! software | emergency services | emergency information | applications This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/75 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ With the Emergency! Application, users can easily access emergency medical information and local emergency services information, in order to always have a safety back-up plan. The Emergency! application is an information system that will provide step by step first aid instructions through WebMD and will keep its users updated with the closest emergency services available. This application will display instructions on how to give first aid, including CPR. This application will run continuously in the background on your device, tracking your location by GPS, and constantly updating the application with local emergency information. A separate page will store the users chosen personal emergency information. Computer Science Scot Morse https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11912 Employers to Students: 9 Lives Softwares Lauren Hiland | Matthew Stroud | Ray Gottsch 9 Lives Software | employment | students | web applications This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text aes/74 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For employers who desire a different way to evaluate students as potential employees for their company. The Employer to Students application is a web application that will provide Oregon companies with a new way to assess local students for potential job opportunities. Along with using traditional tools such as job applications and resumes, Employer to Students will also allow companies to gather information such as contact information through the information provided in student's personal profiles. This gives companies a good perspective on potential student employees, and allows companies to assess which students they believe would be most beneficial to their company. Students will also be able to upload a resume to the site that will address their personal accomplishments, such as research experience, publications, or projects the student has participated in. A recruiter can send a student an email on an email forum, and a student can reply to that email. Unlike current job finders, Employers to Students will give companies the ability to post projects that students can work on. This will allow students a glimpse into the type of work a company takes part in, and will enable the students to test if their personal skills and interests fit a specific company's needs. This will also allow the companies to see which students have the skill sets they are looking for. Computer Science Scot Morse https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11874 The Effects of Dams on Climate Change Brandon Pike dams | climate change This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/48 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Dams play a major role in anthropogenic climate change, and not for the better. The reservoirs behind dams are a substantial and growing source of global methane (CH4) emissions, leading a number of researchers to question the net benefits of hydroelectric dams in the fight against climate change. Globally, this accounts for around 20 percent of human-caused methane emissions. This process is amplified in areas with large amounts of biomass, such as tropical and other lower-latitude areas where dams are being built at a quick rate (Keitel, Zak, & Hupfer, 2016). As we look for sources of clean and renewable energy to adapt to a changing climate, understanding the pros and cons of hydroelectric dams is crucial. Earth/Physical Science Mark Van Steeter https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11867 Pothole Pal – Interactive Infrastructure Tracking App Jason Gersztyn potholes | tracking app This presentation was delivered on May 26, 2016 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2016-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/41 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For individuals who want to report, avoid, or even correct potholes found on roadways, the Pothole Pal is an interactive mobile application that records the locations of potholes. Information is tracked in real-time as the car travels, using GPS tracking technology and an accelerometer. Each occurrence of a hazard will be pinged on a map and saved. This data will be displayed to the user in the form of an easy-to-read map. The app will be sure to not confuse dips and bumps with erratic driving. Unlike similar applications where potholes are reported manually, our product provides far more functionality and is practical for everyone. It encourages people to contribute, creating a safer, more efficient drive for all. Motorists will be able to locate potholes ahead of time. Governments will be able to see infrastructure issues and resolve them accordingly. Computer Science Mitchel Fry https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11836 Polk County Contact Tracing & COVID-19 Hotline Emily Synegal | McKenzie Fisher | Rebecca Zharkoff | Hannah McCallister | Valeria Garibay Maravilla | Kailey Knospe 2022-05-26 Text; Image; StillImage aes/329 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 4/14/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Western Oregon University Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project is a partnership between WOU and Polk County Public Health Services that seeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and engage in outreach efforts in Polk County Oregon. The project offered contact tracing services until January of 2022 when a shift in pandemic management occurred. During this time, students in our project shifted to the COVID Hotline, an open resource for all members of Polk County to ask questions regarding guidelines, testing, vaccines, and other community resources. Throughout the contact tracing process, we monitored 6,757 total individuals, and since the hotline's creation, we have received 112 phone calls from residents in need of COVID-19 resources. Currently, four students are working on the hotline. This presentation will review the project's transition from contract tracing to the hotline, comparing and contrasting what these services provided to residents and our hope for the future regarding the pandemic and our collaboration with community partners. Health/Exercise Science Emily Vala-Haynes https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11832 WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project: Campus-Community Partnership to Prevent Disease and Promote Community Well-Being During a Global Pandemic Megan M. Patton-Lopez | Emily Vala-Haynes | Jenny Leon-Perez | Maddie Dirren | Fabiana Palma-Vasquez | Sarah Meyer | Sonia Castaneda-Feliz | Queenie Agbayani 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/325 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 project is a local example of how Academic Health Departments can serve as public health training sites for students of public health and address the public health needs of the local community. An academic health department (AHD) represents a formal affiliation between an academic institution and a public health practice organization, such as a local health department. The WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 project team consists of WOU faculty in Community Health, recent alumni, undergraduate students, and Polk County Public Health. This session will review the outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned from a one-year health communication and contact tracing intervention in Polk County, Oregon. How can undergraduate students, faculty, and community partners build a network for student success and community well-being? We share our publicly available health communication campaign materials and discuss students’ perspectives on professional development and networking opportunities within the project. Health/Exercise Science https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11827 PS447 Environmental Politics & Policy Zoom Presentations - Session #1 Mary Pettenger | Alexander King | Tiffany Sullivan | Pippa Justice | Yazmin Hernandez Alvarez | Arlette Tapia Lopez | Clair Byrer | Emily Creasy | Jeronimo Flores Palafox | Erin Anderson | John Wells 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/320 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Over the spring quarter 2021, students from PS447 Environmental Politics and Policy have been researching a substantial environmental issue of their choice, defining a problem found within the issue, and devising and implementing an awareness campaign focused on a solution to the problem. During the Academic Excellence Showcase zoom presentation they will be presenting their environmental issue, creating awareness and proposing a solution for the audience. Students will present on a wide range of environmental themes such plastic waste, air pollution, deforestation and climate change. Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11826 PS447 Environmental Politics & Policy Zoom Presentations - Session #2 Mary Pettenger | Stefania Barragan | Natalie Sanchez-Cortez | Matt Worthy | Alex Ped | Liam Birr | Sophia Klahn | Maritza Gabriel-Ruiz | Sandra Heaton | Ana Becerra | Julie Prado | Esteban Ramirez Barraza | Yousef Alsomali | Leo Palacio | Ben Cole | Lilly Christopher 2021-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/319 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Over the spring quarter 2021, students from PS447 Environmental Politics and Policy have been researching a substantial environmental issue of their choice, defining a problem found within the issue, and devising and implementing an awareness campaign focused on a solution to the problem. During the Academic Excellence Showcase zoom presentation they will be presenting their environmental issue, creating awareness and proposing a solution for the audience. Students will present on a wide range of environmental themes such plastic waste, air pollution, deforestation and climate change. Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11807 Advancing Monitoring Infrastructure for Oregon’s Native Freshwater Turtles with Citizen Science Platforms Svetlana Goloviznina | Gareth R Hopkins | Trent Farley | Kelby Evans | John Kirk | Christian Morris | Lucas Cordova 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/315 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Monitoring is a core component of conservation plans as well as an opportunity for local stakeholders to contribute. Our objective was to advance monitoring infrastructure for the protection of native, threatened freshwater turtles in the Pacific Northwest through the creation of a citizen science application. This was done by researching previous designs of citizen science projects over the past ten years and improving the platform based on recommendations by practitioners. Current platforms can be improved by better crediting the work of citizen scientists, improving communication between scientists and users, building in flexibility for scientists, and accommodating for disabilities through ergonomic design. This set the framework to design and build a new multi-platform monitoring application. The final product is a mobile and web application that embodies these concepts and is ready for user-testing in the summer, providing scientists with critical data to help monitor multiple species of conservation concern, while engaging the public in this important task. Biology Gareth R. Hopkins and Lucas Cordova https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11803 WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project: Contact Tracing Efforts Queenie Love Agbayani | Sarah Meyer | Maddie Dirren | Jenny Leon-Perez | Emily Vala-Haynes | Megan Patton-Lopez 2021-05-27 Text; Image; StillImage aes/311 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Western Oregon University (WOU) Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project is a partnership between WOU and Polk County Public Health Services that provides contact tracing and outreach efforts to Polk County, OR. Contact tracing is the process of notifying individuals of their exposure to COVID-19, encouraging them to get tested, self-quarantine, and monitor for signs and symptoms during their 14-day quarantine period. Contact tracing has been used in public health since the 1920s; it is an important strategy to limit the spread of communicable disease and connect affected populations with resources that promote well-being. Since September 1, 2020, our team of WOU Community Health majors has monitored 4,084 individuals. Our current team consists of 11 contact tracers, of which 7 are bilingual in Spanish. In total, 23 students have been part of the team since the inception of the program. This poster will review the process and importance of contact tracing in Polk County, while also reflecting on students' professional development. Health/Exercise Science Emily Vala-Haynes, Megan Patton-Lopez https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11802 WOU Community Health + Polk County Family Thrive Kits: Social Marketing Campaign To Prevent COVID-19 Among Latinx Families Fabiana Palma Vasquez | Sonia Castañeda Felix | Karissa McClanahan | Jenny Leon | Maddie Dirren | Emily Vala-Haynes | Megan Patton-Lopez 2021-05-27 Text; Image; StillImage aes/310 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project is a partnership between Western Oregon University and Polk County Public Health Services that provides contact tracing and outreach efforts to Polk County, OR. During this pandemic, Latinx families have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. For this reason, our team has developed Family Thrive kits that follow health literacy guidelines and provide culturally appropriate information for families in English and Spanish. The purpose of the Family Thrive kit is to provide information and materials that encourage safe COVID-19 practices and family well-being. Information provided is tailored to the needs of families with children and focusing on several health issues and local resources. As of June 2021, we will have collaborated with more than 20 community-based organizations (CBO’s) and provided more than 2,246 kits to families throughout Polk County. We continue developing materials and building relationships with new CBO’s to raise awareness of COVID-19 prevention strategies. Health/Exercise Science Megan Patton-Lopez https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11796 Testing Tutor: Integrating an Inquiry-Based Learning Approach into Testing Pedagogy Manuel Larios | Jason Weber | Sam Torris | Nathan Camuso | Jeffrey Carver | Gursimran Walia | Lucas Cordova 2021-05-27 Text; Image; StillImage aes/300 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Software testing is an inherently critical aspect of computer science education, however current pedagogical and industry tools lack inductive learning approaches which lead to trial-and-error behavior. Research into software testing pedagogy and the construction of a learning tool (Testing Tutor) is being developed in collaboration with University of Alabama and Georgia Southern University, made possible by an NSF grant. Testing Tutor will identify the testing concepts that are attributable to missing test cases and will provide feedback (via a customizable feedback engine) to correct test case deficiencies along with learning resources (textual and video). WOU’s research team is focused on building the subsystem to support the Python and C# languages, which WOU and many universities utilize in their curriculum. In addition, the team is developing a repository of assignments that will be shared with instructors at other institutions Computer Science Lucas Cordova https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11794 SOS: Send My Location C. LeNarz | Charles T Johnston | Courtney L Kaplan 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/299 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The SOS Send My Location application is for anyone who goes somewhere that might pose danger so they can have a solution that, in case of emergency, generates their curated message and populates their messaging application with their specified contacts and sends their location. It helps a user feel safe in cases of emergency, since they can ask for help with the touch of a button and some initially provided information. There is also an option where the user chooses who they want as their emergency contacts, as well as the ability to enter a custom message to send. The application has user friendly features, which enable users to utilize the application with little to no instruction. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11793 Roomies Magaly Diaz Blas | Aurora Santos | Joshua Weber 2021-05-27 Text; Image; MovingImage; StillImage aes/298 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/2021, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ These days, many roommates operate on very different schedules and can sometimes have trouble communicating effectively. The overall goal of Roomies is to condense the various aspects of living with roommates into a single, easy-to-use platform that allows people to easily track upcoming bills, plan events, and communicate with each other. We hope that with our product, users will be much better equipped to handle the challenges that come with living together. Our idea stems from being college students ourselves, having lived with roommates and we took inspiration from our daily lives to bring the features in this project. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11775 Geologic Setting of the Upper Nehalem Watershed Framework for Geomorphic Analysis and Habitat Assessment Cristina Francisco Nehalem watershed | tectonic | Oregon This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2012-05-31 Text; Image; StillImage aes/29 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The geologic setting of the Nehalem watershed is strongly influenced by the active tectonic associated with the Cascadia Subduction Zone and Oregon Coast Range. Bedrock stratigraphy includes several formations ranging in age from Eocene up to middle Miocene, in addition to Quaternary terrace gravel and alluvium. Topographic lineaments in the Nehalem basin are associated with known fold structures, faults, formation contacts and/or resistant strata. Surficial geology is characterized by parent rock and soils formed through volcanic and depositional processes. Francisco, Cristina. "Geologic Setting of the Upper Nehalem Watershed Framework for Geomorphic Analysis and Habitat Assessment." Poster presented at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012. Earth/Physical Science Steve Taylor https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11744 Education Strategies that Promote Community Awareness about Geologic Hazards Salvador Garcia Lopez This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/259 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Educating communities about geologic hazards saves lives while also reducing the fear and stress of living in hazardous areas and is an important tool within hazard mitigation frameworks. This study focuses on ways that local communities educate the populace about hazards that may impact their lives. By concentrating on two case studies representing different locales, one of the goals of this project is to compare educational strategies and gauge public perception of geologic hazards facing the community. One case study focuses on the towns that surround Merapi Volcano in Indonesia, while the other focuses on tsunami and earthquake preparedness in Seaside, Oregon. According to studies conducted around Merapi Volcano, many school children in the region have directly experienced hazards such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. However, when asked questions about what to do in certain situations involving hazards, many students showed confusion and uncertainty. The information that they were taught on geologic hazards was surficial, because the teachers had only been provided with minimal training on the subject. Feedback from both the students and teachers about the teaching and training they are receiving shows that the curriculum is somewhat effective, but there is still room for improvement. Teacher training programs should be guided by the most up-to-date scientific knowledge through coursework at universities and workshops led by professional organizations. While content about geologic hazards can be embedded throughout the curriculum and be taught as a recurring theme through a student’s grade school journey, there should also be focused content delivery taught specifically by science teachers in the school. The second case study focused on strategies for educating a variety of different demographics in Oregon coastal communities about earthquake and tsunami preparation. This study showed that there are many different approaches towards promoting hazard awareness, and factors such as age, language, educational level, and disabilities should be taken into consideration. The emphasis in many coastal communities in Oregon is on educating residents through community meetings. However, there is a lack of focus on educating tourists in the coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest. If a geological hazard occurs, tourists need to know where to go and simple signs directing towards safe zones would increase the hazard preparedness. Along with signs, coastal communities can deploy warning systems that notify people about an impending hazard and provide evacuation information. More widespread use of these types of education strategies and warning systems would be beneficial towards the safety of everyone in coastal areas. While many communities are being educated about the dangers that they could face from natural disaster events, the methods by which they are being informed can only prepare them to a certain extent. Geologic hazards are natural events that will always present risks for human communities, so it is best that we normalize conversations about these hazards so that when they do occur, fear does not overcome the training and preparation that can save lives. Earth/Physical Science Jeffrey Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11743 Seismic Hazard Assessment of Oregon: Analysis of Earthquake Resilience within State Wide Infrastructure and the Cost of Retrofitting Curt Knott This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/258 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earthquakes are an imminent threat looming over the Pacific Northwest. This threat is radically increased due to the lack of structural integrity of buildings in the region, especially in densely populated areas, and inadequate planning as to where buildings were constructed. It is critical that states such as Oregon and Washington retrofit or reconstruct existing buildings to reduce the risks associated with a potential major mega-thrust earthquake generated by the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is currently one of the most vulnerable cities in the US to a major earthquake. If a large earthquake struck the Pacific Northwest, Portland would be greatly affected because most of the buildings within the city were constructed before the state-wide building codes were enacted in 1973, and well before the first state wide seismic building codes (enacted in 1993). In an ideal scenario, reconstructing every building to be earthquake safe and up to code would be the plan. However, reconstructing the buildings of an entire city would be expensive, complicated, and extremely time consuming. For those reasons, this study focused on different retrofitting techniques and their costs, and the necessity for certain buildings to be reconstructed. Retrofitting costs were compared to the cost of demolition and reconstruction of old buildings, in order to determine the most economically viable course of action for preventing loss of life and minimizing structural losses in Oregon. Buildings are not the only type of infrastructure at risk, as bridges are also susceptible to being damaged during earthquake events. On the Oregon coast, many towns are connected both inland and to each other by bridges. Waldport is such an example, having all 3 of its major roads on bridges less than a mile out of town. According to Oregon State University, most of the coastal bridges in the state have a very high chance of collapsing and/or sustaining major damage, or being inundated with water due to a subsequent tsunami. The risk of infrastructure collapse (and potential loss of life due to collapse) and cost of retrofitting is the first portion of data being assessed. The second section of data being analyzed is the amount of people that would be incapable of moving to safety due to collapse or damage, and the access (or lack thereof) of emergency response services to isolated areas following a seismic hazard event. Earth/Physical Science Jeff Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11742 Assessing Tsunami Hazards and Developing Strategies to Minimize Risk Taylor Hojnowski This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/257 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Tsunamis occur when infrastructure is at its most vulnerable, after an earthquake. One example that demonstrates this is the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami event. Many reinforced concrete (RC) buildings failed during the event and were lifted off their foundations. This occurred because entrapped air within these buildings allowed them to be more susceptible to buoyancy forces. In addition, soil liquefaction appears to have destabilized their foundations allowing them to be transported by the waves. Seawalls also failed, possibly due to suction pressure near the crown of the wall. The return flow of the tsunami caused further damage because roads and foundations had been undermined by soil liquefaction. Beyond the damage to buildings, nearly 16,000 people lost their lives. The staggering loss of life and massive amount of damage occurred in a country that was thought to have “invulnerable” buildings and other structures built specifically for tsunamis. The 2011 Japan event illustrates the scale of destruction that can occur from an earthquake and tsunami of this magnitude. Even so, there are ways to minimize damage and prevent loss of life. For example, in Japan, breakaway walls, windows, and doors allowed water to flow into buildings, keeping them from being lifted from their foundation. Shadow zones behind RC buildings, protected weaker structures from being destroyed. New strategies are currently being developed to help minimize death and destruction from tsunamis. Studies of tree distribution are being used to lessen the forces associated with tsunami waves. Stricter building codes, improved infrastructure design and planning, and other mitigation efforts can save lives and promote resiliency for communities that may face an earthquake and tsunami of the size and scope of the Japan 2011 event. Earth/Physical Science Jeff Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11741 The Intersection of Geoscience and Policy: An Examination of Local Geologic Hazard Mitigation Plans and State Policies in the Western United States Maddie Peterson geoscience | public policy | hazard mitigation plans | state policies | Western United States This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/255 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Pacific coast of the western U.S. is at risk from a range of geologic hazards, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis. It is becoming increasingly clear that hazard mitigation policies at both the state and local levels play a critical role in minimizing losses from natural disaster events. At the same time, the quality and execution of these policies by local governments vary widely within and between states. A primary factor limiting the effectiveness of many local policies is the absence of a solid factual foundation that incorporates geoscientific considerations in order to achieve policy goals. This study explores the role of local regulatory and developmental policies in protecting communities in the western U.S against geological hazards, with an emphasis on scientific foundations within local policies, and examines recommendations for improving hazard strategies. State and federal agency papers, local government reports, and a variety of professional journal articles serve as the basis for this analysis. The research suggests that state mitigation measures emphasizing pre-disaster policies have the potential to be most effective for minimizing losses and improving community resilience to recover from catastrophic geologic events. States with hazard mandates that lack clear enforcement powers for regional agencies, such as California, have a wider variation in local policy quality when compared to states that do, such as Oregon, whose detailed state mandate ensures that all jurisdictions must comply with stipulated hazard safety elements. States should aim to ensure that local jurisdictions are implementing both structural and non-structural mitigation measures. The effectiveness of mitigation strategies on the Pacific coast of the western U.S depends on the level of local and state collaboration. In particular, the effectiveness of local hazard planning reflects the quality and enforcement of state mitigation policies. Proactive policies instituted by local governments are an important tool for natural hazard mitigation and disaster prevention when done right. The variety of geological hazards on the west coast makes the mitigation policies of the region a useful framework for other areas of the U.S., with applications for developing physical and non-structural mitigation measures. Earth/Physical Science Jeff Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11740 Preparation and Mitigation Efforts for Volcanic Hazards in the Pacific Northwest Nick Griffith volcanic hazards | Pacific Northwest | preparation | mitigation This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/253 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Volcanic eruptions represent one of the most serious geologic hazards facing the Pacific Northwest, with several volcanoes located within striking distance of the most highly populated areas in the region. This paper describes the hazards associated with these eruptive centers and discusses the best practices for preparing communities for potential eruptions and mitigating volcanic hazards. This study is based on data collected by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on volcanic systems such as Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier. Many other scientific organizations have studied analogous volcanic systems beyond the Pacific Northwest, such as the volcanically active island of Indonesia; where numerous populated areas lie in close proximity to active volcanic systems. A common misconception is that many of the volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest are dormant or extinct, but research shows that these systems are active. Further, these active volcanoes have significant populations living well within their mapped hazard zones. The lack of preparedness and understanding of the true state of volcanic activity in the region could be related to a lack of education, or to inaction on the part of local government agencies in preparing for volcanic hazards. With this being said, it is imperative for local governments to prepare for volcanic activity in the inevitable future. It would be in the best interest of these governments to work with schools to educate not just students, but communities as a whole on how to prepare for a major volcanic eruption. This would be most important for the Pacific Northwest, as this is one of the more volcanically active regions on Earth. Earth/Physical Science Jeff Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11739 Using GIS as a Tool for Mitigating Geologic Hazards and Managing Natural Disasters Kyler Freilinger GIS | geologic hazards | natural disasters This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/252 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ GIS is a versatile tool that has widespread application before, during, and after catastrophic geologic events. This research project analyzes results from three recently published case studies each corresponding to a point along the crisis response timeline. Planning for various geologic crises is critical, as demonstrated by Tran and others (2009), who utilized GIS to analyze risk factors and map flood hazards in Vietnam. GIS is also an invaluable tool for search and research activities during a natural disaster. These situations require quick response to ensure fast resolution, and GIS can be rapidly deployed through a four step progression in a search and rescue operation (Pfau and Blanford, 2018). In the aftermath of geologic crises, GIS can be deployed to help distribute and coordinate disaster relief efforts. Using Leon County, Florida as a study area, Horner and Downs (2010) used GIS to create a distribution network for relief efforts in the event of a hurricane. While GIS is best known for its widespread use in disaster management planning, it is also an important tool for rapidly responding to emergencies and for organizing post-disaster relief efforts. These studies demonstrate that GIS technologies are highly versatile before, during, and after geologic crisis events. As such, GIS should be viewed as an important strategy in geologic crisis hazard management. Earth/Physical Science Jeff Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11722 Building Positive Peace Steven Richmond positive peace | war | world peace This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/233 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ At the end of WWI, world leaders thought they created a new wave of peace. After all, WWI was the “war to end all wars,” immediately after the war, the allied forces created unprecedented international agreements, like the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. With WWII, a much more devastating [conflict] emerging almost 20 years later, clearly these agreements did not "end all wars." Research has shown that the type of peace they were attempting to create was insufficient and positive peace should be considered as a viable means to create lasting peace. The difference between positive peace and normal peace is dramatic, both include the absence of violence, but positive peace goes much further. Positive peace incorporates nonviolence, compromises on both sides, and addresses the root causes of conflict. It is the best way to achieve sustainable world peace. Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11719 EDUWheels Natalie Legras | Daniel Carter | Kyler Dreyer This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; MovingImage aes/228 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ EDUWheels is a platform for students to coordinate ride sharing opportunities. The mission of EDUWheels is to connect students with safe and accessible transportation and help them share costs and lessen the environmental impact of traveling outside of their local campus area. Many students have a car and travel outside of the Monmouth-Independence area regularly, and some students would like to leave town for the weekend or a day trip, but don’t have access to reliable private or public transportation options. EDUWheels makes it possible for students to adventure out of town or visit family for the weekend, and allows others to lessen the cost of a trip they were already planning to take. EDUWheels allows drivers to offer rides, and passengers to reserve them. Drivers and passengers may offer or reserve rides based on their needs and preferences so that they can ride comfortably. To increase safety and security of passengers and drivers, all users will be verified with their @wou.edu email. This ensures that anyone using the EDUWheels platform is a student or staff of Western Oregon University. In the future, EDUWheels could be scaled and implemented at campuses throughout the United States. Computer Science Ted Beers https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11717 Examining Petrologic Linkages between Dacitic Ash-Flow Tuffs at Newberry Volcano through Textural and Compositional Analysis of Plagioclase Phenocrysts Kara Fisher Petrologic Linkages | volcano | Dacitic Ash-Flow Tuffs | plagioclase phenocrysts This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2012-05-31 Text; Image; StillImage aes/22 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Textural and compositional analyses of plagioclase phenocrysts in volcanic rocks have been utilized widely to decipher magmatic processes, in particular magma mixing. The features of plagioclase phenocrysts can also be used to correlate separate but potentially related deposits in volcanic terranes. This study focuses on plagioclase phenocrysts from two dacitic ash-flow tuffs (Qdt and Qto) exposed on the east side of Newberry Volcano. To explore possible petrogenetic relationships between the tuffs, the phenocrysts were characterized in terms of occurrence, morphology, disequilibrium textures, and zoning patterns. Plagioclase crystals from Qdt and Qto display similar textural attributes but differ with respect to compositional zoning types. The textural similarities suggest that the tuffs are comagmatic, but the difference in zoning patterns implies separate eruptive events. Further detailed studies of plagioclase phenocrysts from these ash-flow tuffs will provide greater insights into magmatic processes occurring at Newberry Volcano. Fisher, Kara. "Examining Petrologic Linkages between Dacitic Ash-Flow Tuffs at Newberry Volcano through Textural and Compositional Analysis of Plagioclase Phenocrysts." Poster presentation at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012. Earth/Physical Science Jeffrey Templeton https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11699 Portfolios: Helpful or Hyped? Anna Burkey | Alyssa Jacobs This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Image; StillImage aes/204 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project examined portfolio use among Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing (SON) Monmouth campus students. The aim of this project was to assess perceptions and utilization of portfolios among OHSU SON students. Previous research suggests that portfolios can be used as a repository to highlight achievements, demonstrate competence to employers, and can help prepare for job interviews. A survey containing both quantitative and qualitative questions was sent out to student cohorts, alumni, and OHSU faculty on perceptions of portfolio benefits and utilization of the portfolio. Results showed that over half of the students felt that the portfolio was not useful, nor did they see the benefits. Almost all the students surveyed did not update their portfolio each term. Alumni felt the current portfolio was beneficial only when curating a resume. Faculty felt that the portfolio could be valuable to students but could be better implemented. There is ample evidence to show that portfolios can be beneficial for undergraduate student nurses. Recommendations were made to implement changes to increase student perceptions of portfolio benefits and portfolio utilization. This includes providing students with an orientation dedicated to the portfolio, change the platform from Sakai to Google Sites, include the portfolio in course curriculum, and remind students to download content from Sakai at the end of each term. Nursing Angela Docherty https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11698 Lidar-Based Slope Models as a Guide for Geomorphic Mapping: A Case Study in the Upper Nehalem Watershed, Oregon Riccilee Keller digital elevation models | LiDAR | slope variance | Upper Nehalem Watershed This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2012-05-31 Text; Image; StillImage aes/20 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Morphological changes on Earth’s surface can be observed using digital elevation models (DEM’s) produced by airborne laser altimetry (LiDAR) techniques. Bare earth LiDAR data at high spatial resolutions provides a tool for analysis of geomorphic surface features such as river channel patterns and landslide terrain. Surface expressions of topographic data yield insight into understanding the range of surface processes operating in mountainous watersheds. This study employs ArcGIS10 spatial analyst extension to examine and calculate slope variance in LiDAR-based elevation models of the Upper Nehalem Watershed. Empirical classification of slope values into three classes, (0-20, 20-70 and 70-90) assists with geomorphic mapping of active channels, valley bottoms, hillslopes and landslide topography. Landslides are of particular importance because they have potential to be hazardous, impact riparian habitat, and affect water quality. High degrees of slope variability and hummocky topography are indicators of either current or past landslide activity. Use of GISbased analysis of LiDAR elevation models to guide geomorphic mapping in the Nehalem Watershed. Keller, Riccilee. "Lidar-Based Slope Models as a Guide for Geomorphic Mapping: A Case Study in the Upper Nehalem Watershed, Oregon." Poster presented at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012. Earth/Physical Science Steve Taylor https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11695 Let's Talk About It: A Proposal STI Prevention Program Designed for Jefferson County, Oregon Janeene Perry | Alexandra Salter | Maddie Dirren | Kayley Kildea This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/195 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Let’s Talk About It: A Proposal STI Prevention Program Designed for Jefferson County, Oregon Janeene Perry HE 471 Health Promotion Program Planning, Winter 2019 The Let’s Talk About STI prevention program is designed to meet the unique needs of 15-24-year-old Native Americans residing in a rural Oregon community in Jefferson County. This proposed program aims to reduce the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, as well as increase knowledge of sexual health and wellbeing. The key components of the proposed program include a community wide kick-off event, education sessions, self-testing kits, community forums, and STI surveillance within the three-county region. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are communicable diseases that are some of the most reported infectious diseases, with elevated rates in rural communities. Almost half of the 20 million reported cases in the United States are among individuals in the 15-24-year age group. Jefferson county has the highest STI rates in the state of Oregon, for example, Chlamydia occurring 723.6 per 100,000 population, higher than the state average of 432.5 per 100,000 population. Research suggests that rates of infection increase in populations that live in rural areas and reservations where travel is required for medical treatment which influences the higher rates of infection among Native Americans. The overarching goal for the proposed program to build community capacity in Jefferson County by focusing on 3 specific objectives. (1) Engage community partners in informative community meetings throughout the program to gather information on barriers and facilitators to STI prevention and treatment; (2) Recruit 10 community partners to actively engage in STI prevention efforts; (3) develop local STI surveillance in the region by standardizing patient intake forms, and data collection methods. Health/Exercise Science Megan Patton-Lopez https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11675 Trajectory of a floater kick: Video kinematics and influencing factors. Sarah Texter This presentation was delivered on May 28, 2020 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2020-05-28 Text; Image; StillImage aes/184 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/27/20, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and it is still growing tremendously across people of all ages today. The goal of this research was to look at the history and manufacturing of the soccer ball since the beginning of its time in the early 1800s and the trajectory of a floater kick. A floater kick is when there is no spin on the ball. This is a difficult kick to attain due to aerodynamic drag and the magnus effect of a moving object. Another concept examined is the speed the ball travels at with no spin across a certain distance for a single participant. Additional concepts assessed in this study were the average velocity for one kicker across three segments and to see if a critical Reynolds number was reached in a floater kick. Health/Exercise Science Brian Caster https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11671 Major Historical Native American Federal Policy Baily Tarabochia Native American | minorities | reservations | federal policy This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2019 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2019-05-30 Text; Image; StillImage aes/179 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/16/2019, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. btarabochia15@mail.wou.edu | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11669 Naturally and Humanly-Impacted Landscapes in Oregon Brianna Potter Oregon | landscapes | human-impact This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2019 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2019-05-30 Text; Image; StillImage aes/176 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/16/2019, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. bpotter16@mail.wou.edu | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This presentation reflects on landscape change through a geographic perspective that links human and physical components in the environment. The knowledge gained has helped with understanding how the Earth is continuously changing due to forces we sometimes can, but often cannot, control. Earth/Physical Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11667 Climate Change and U.S. National Security Owen Johnson climate change | national security This presentation was delivered on May 30, 2019 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth, OR). 2019-05-30 Text; Image; StillImage aes/174 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/16/2019, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. ojohnson18@mail.wou.edu | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Political Science Mary Pettenger https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11615 Facilitators and Barriers to Older Adults Engaging in Physical Activities Elisa Moore gerontology | physical activity | facilitation | barrier | aging | mobility This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/147 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Margaret Manoogian https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11608 Alpha Ramble Daniel Tapia app | mobile | application | alpha ramble | game | scramble | scrabble This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/140 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Computer Science Scot Morse https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11606 Effects of Retreating Glaciers on Seasonal Water Availability Makani Stormont water shortage | glaciers | climate change | streams | fresh water | water | reservoirs This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/139 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11605 Preventing Veteran Suicide in Polk County, Oregon Theresa Sterkel | Tim Terkildsen veteran | suicide | polk county | oregon | prevention | veterans affairs | mental health This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/138 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Patti Warkentin; Angela Docherty https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11579 Ice and Fire: An Analysis of Glacier-Volcano Interactions Aaron Orr glacier | volcano | interaction | ice sheet | hot spot | stratovolcanoes | apline | mt. rainier This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/132 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Earth/Physical Science Melinda Shimizu https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11578 Effects of Off-Hand Constraint on Potential Free-Throw Accuracy Colton Nelson | Nick Oelrich | Alfred Johnson accuracy | free throw | off-hand | constraint | basketball | shooting strap This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/131 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the shooting strap instantly benefits athletes by significantly improving their technique, precision, and accuracy. The shooting strap is a product designed to help prevent the guide arm from interfering with the shooting arm as the shooting skill undergoes its process. The product is advertised as a tool for novice players that struggle keeping their guide arm/hand from pronating, interfering with the undergoing process of the shooting arm. Participants underwent three conditions (warm-up, strap, no strap) of 10 free-throw shots. Data collected during this study showed that there was no immediate benefit gained in precision during short term use. Data suggests the strap made the participant’s shots worse. Although the shooting strap may not be effective for short term use in increasing precision or accuracy, more studies need to be completed to determine if it has long term effectiveness in these areas. Health/Exercise Science Brian Caster https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11572 Paranoia Hannah Madland paranoia | app | elimination framework | api | games | image recognition This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/126 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For people who want to play elimination-based live-action games, the Paranoia App is a mobile application that uses the Elimination Framework to host, join, and play in elimination-based games as well as updated their profile and view stats. Using image recognition, players will snap pictures of their targets which will be sent to the Elimination Framework for verification and new target assignment. Unlike current methods of playing elimination-based live-action games, Paranoia will remove the subjectivity that comes from a human moderator and human players determining a successful elimination as well as the need to carry around projectiles or physically tag your target. Computer Science Scot Morse https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11539 The Effect Video Games Have in Therapy to Treat Ailments in Children and Adolescents Spencer Hart | Danielle LaRocco | Josh Spear video games | therapy | children | adoloscents | child therapy | learning disability | cerebral palsy This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/113 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Amy Hammermeister https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11534 Developing a Policy and Procedure Binder for the Polk County Resource Centers Janine Egan policy | polk county | procedure | ohsu | resource center This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2018 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth). 2018-06-01 Text; Image; StillImage aes/109 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Health/Exercise Science Angela Docherty https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11316 Skeleton Examination Public Information Office, Western Oregon State College A female student examines a skeleton during science class. Photograph taken for use in the Western Oregon State College Catalog. 1/1/1984 0:00 Image; StillImage campusphotos/22 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11207 The Mental Health Records of Progressivism from the Oregon State Hospital Carliee M Leach-Provancha Oregon State Hospital | mental health | Progressive | Eugenics | psychiatry 1/1/2018 Text his/265 eng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ My active internship experience this Spring Term 2018 was with medical patients’ records from the 20th century Progressive era through to the Depression of the 1930s accessed from the Oregon State Archives. The records help to illuminate the existence of Progressive ideals to rehabilitate patients through institutionalization and rehabilitation and the new science of psychiatry. The sources and records show that the ideals of the Progressive reformers in Oregon fell short of the realities of the Oregon State Hospital. Using a Jane Doe file from the Oregon State Archives committed in 1921 and discharged in 1924 I use her personal experiences, through correspondence and nurses notes, to enlighten upon Progressive themes. Jane Doe’s file specifically illuminates where human rights were disregarded in the pursuit of Progressive attempts. My research also shows the pervasive terminologies and social ideologies, towards mental illness and healthy mating, that developed and still exist from the Progressive era. History Kimberly Jensen https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/11094 Mental Illness Ideologies and the Asylum: Individual Case Files from the Oregon State Hospital Erika Dyer Mental Illness | civic medicine | mental hospital | Dr. Steiner | asylum 1/1/2018 Text his/266 eng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ The treatment and care of the mentally ill in the U.S. has been a topic that has been heavily criticized over the years because of the extreme abuses and lack of compassion that existed in society towards those who were mentally ill. During the Progressive Era and the Depression steps toward progress and reform were being taken and this included the concepts of civic medicine and new science. While steps were taken forward using these new ideas and modes of treatment there were still areas where steps backwards were taken such as in the Eugenics movement and patient abuse. My internship at the Oregon State Archives allowed me a closer look at the individual female patients’ records and gives an inside look at what life was really like in an asylum. These records show the popular beliefs and ideologies that existed regarding mental illness. The patient case files showed how civic medicine and psychiatry was being implemented to help care for the mentally ill and shows the areas where more reform was needed. Through my examination of these patients’ records the real story of what life was like living in the Oregon State Hospital from these patients’ perspective will be shown. History Kimberly Jensen https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/7311 Paranoia and Popular Culture in Cold War America Sam Burton America | United States | Cold War | Paranoia | Popular Culture 6/4/2003 Text his/102 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ What this paper will discuss is how paranoia mixed with conspiracy theories came to dominate this period in American history. With this we see a dramatic rise in the amount of UFO sightings. Science fiction tales of the time period helped to push this along. Thereby it worked its way into every part of post-World War II society. Why did this happen? What were the elements that gave birth to this phenomenon? This paper will aim to show that paranoia caused by the Cold War environment worked to create these aspects of popular culture. History https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/7231 The Power of Nine: Federalists, Antifederalists, and Natural Law Synthesis in the Ninth Amendment James Masnov Constitutional History | Intellectual History | Early American Republic | Ratification | Federalists and Antifederalists | Natural Law | Ninth Amendment 1/1/2017 Text his/61 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ In the 1780s, the framers of the U.S. Constitution imbued the United States system of government with crucial Natural Law-based safeguards. Both Federalist supporters of the Constitution and Antifederalists who opposed ratification championed such protections. Each faction expressed both misgivings over the concentration of power in unaccountable bodies and apprehension regarding majoritarian impulses. Both camps framed their arguments through a philosophy of Natural Law. The result of this Natural Law synthesis was the Ninth Amendment, which sought to address the reservations of both parties by establishing that the American people retained unenumerated rights. Though scholarship concerning the Ninth Amendment exists in the realm of political science and legal theory, this work expands the historical scholarship on the amendment by addressing its Natural Law context and assessing the amendment's legacy of recognizing and protecting unenumerated rights. History Christopher Cocoltchos https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/7097 Personal Training for a Campus Recreation Setting Cassidy Bek personal training | college students | service learning | Western Oregon University 2017 Award Winner 1/1/2017 Text maurice/13 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/09/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The objective of my project was to find a way to implement personal training into Western Oregon University’s Health and Wellness Center. Personal health and wellness is a huge part of my life. I share my passion through the fitness classes I teach, working at the Health and Wellness Center, and studying Exercise Science with a minor in Health. Being a part of a college campus gym setting, I witness many students struggle to move out of their comfort zone. With no personal trainers on staff, students are left to experiment with weights, machines, and other exercise routines which may cause an injury, or give up all together because they feel discouraged. A need exists for a systematic program of fitness instruction that is available to all interested students. I strongly believe by providing resources to students they may feel more comfortable in the gym setting, and be more inclined to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Teaching students to live in good health while in college is important. It will hopefully promote a better quality of life after school. Major health implications due to lifestyle is a huge issue in our country. We can help prevent this by educating our students through private mentors for more individualized assistance with their health fitness goals. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5165 Writing a Novel: The Process and its Implications in Teaching Merry Fuller 5/1/2013 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/37 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For elementary teachers especially, the writing process is an important element in the classroom. It has multiple parts and is taught throughout the year at every grade level. Thus far, I had very little writing instruction from a teacher's perspective. We took science and geography classes to learn much more than we would ever teach in the classroom. We learned the ins and outs of linguistics and language acquisition, so that we could better understand the process of reading and writing. Due to this knowledge, I am better prepared as a teacher because I can approach education from a vantage point in the subject, rather than learning the material as I teach it. I want to teach writing from that same high vantage point. The purpose of this research is to see writing from the perspective of a writer, not just a student or educator. What factors do writers take into account? How do real writers write, outside of school standards? How does the writing process look when it's used i n an authentic way, not the processed steps it is often taught in? This is what I explored, so that I could teach writing from a more authentic perspective. Honors Program Scott Carter | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5160 Why Art Matters in an Increasingly Analytical World: Artistic Means of Communicating Scientific Concepts Kayla Baker 6/30/2019 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/196 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Historically, through the combined forces of scientists and artists, there have been periods of revolutionary discovery and growth in the sciences. However, in today’s society, science and art are often considered separate disciplines and in some instances are even seen as conflicting areas of study. This review examines the current debate of STEM vs STEAM in primary educational settings and the lack of scientific literacy in the United States today, as well as important research on how art can combat public disinterest in scientific research and policy. It discusses the importance of science based art, and the renewal of artistic and scientific collaboration. The artists statement and explanation will review the process of taking a scientific publication and creating three art pieces: a visual art piece, a written art piece, and a movement art piece, all based on the publication “Jellyfish extract induces apoptotic cell death through the p38 pathway and cell cycle arrest in chronic myelogenous leukemia K562 cells”. Honors Program Karen Haberman | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5130 Understanding the Reading Wars: The Incorporation of Phonics in the Elementary Classroom Joshua W. Nelson 4/1/2021 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/246 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Education practices over the years have continuously been changed and developed for the better. One area of elementary education that can still be advanced is reading, through the integration of phonics to young readers. Reading has been taught in a whole language approach1, but studies suggest that explicit instruction in phonics, which takes advantage of students' phonological awareness, is a better way to teach reading. Although the science of reading (explicit instruction in phonics) has been shown to be beneficial for students, it is still not the common practice across the country. At best, teachers combine explicit phonics instruction with whole language instruction, which is an approach termed balanced literacy. In the project I will investigate the ways in which the Oregon state-adopted textbooks align with the science of reading but also meet the Common Core State Standards, or CCSS, outcomes for reading. In addition, in order to see how reading instruction is enacted in the classroom, I will observe teachers and, if needed, informally interview elementary principals. The final product will be a guidebook for teachers who are not familiar/comfortable with a sense of reading (explicit phonics instruction): it will include foundational concepts on children's phonological development and reading instruction as well as three lesson plans based on best practices recommended by experts in the field. Honors Program Cornelia Paraskevas | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5055 The Dream of a Million Girls: Empowerment, Feminism, and America’s Oldest Pageant Stephanie Magee 4/1/2021 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/244 Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Miss America Program has been an American dream since its initiation in 1921. What began as a Beauty Pageant hosted in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall quickly formed into the scholarship organization it is now. From burning bikinis to obtaining a bachelors, Miss America has been the target of criticism and hate. Through this thesis I will use the methods and practices of autoethnography to create a specific analysis of how we view Miss America in relation to feminist theory. When a scholar writes in the form of autoethnography… “they retrospectively and selectively write about epiphanies that stem from, or are made possible by, being part of a culture and/or by possessing a particular cultural identity. However, in addition to telling about experiences, auto ethnographers often are required by social science publishing conventions to analyze these experiences” (Ellis, 2011, sec. 2, par. 4). This thesis incorporates the four vital steps of autoethnography to combine my experience with the Miss America organization and academic critique relevant to the themes I identify. These four steps include: (1) purposefully critiquing cultural practices, (2) making a contribution to existing work, (3) embracing vulnerability with the intention of enticing critique, and (4) creating a reciprocal relationship with the audience to evoke response. By using autoethnographic analysis I will discern patterns of cultural experience evident by artifacts and then describe these patterns using facets of storytelling (Ellis, 2011), and I will give voice to my personal experience for the purpose of pursuing sociological understanding (Wall, 2008). Honors Program Dana Schowalter | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5053 The Dancing Classroom Jenny Barnes 6/1/2010 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/24 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The modern classroom often requires alternative teaching methods and modified lesson plans of the core curriculum in order to reach and teach all students. Incorporating creative dance and movement into the classroom may provide students, especially those with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, an alternative teaching method and a constructive outlet for their often restless energies. This thesis is an exploration of how creative dance and movement can be integrated with elementary - leveled lesson plans in the area of life science organ systems and how that influenced student learning and satisfaction with lessons for all students and, for children with ADD and ADHD, their ability to focus on lesson content. Honors Program Marita Cardinal | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5051 The Challenges and Prospects of Using Forensic Body Farms as a Forensic Science Tool in Oregon Delaney N. Bishop 6/1/2022 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/271 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Despite what others may think, people still do have a way of speaking after their death, and often they have a lot to say; it just takes special people with the patience and training to hear them. What are they trying to tell us? That all depends on the environment they are in and how they got there. Even when a human is unable to speak anymore, they can still give information to scientists such as how long they have been dead or what could have caused their death. Just like how different crops grow in different environments, organic material decomposes in different ways in varying environments; in this case, the organic material will be cadavers. Currently, scientists are studying the decomposition process of cadavers that have been generously donated to science in a variety of environments. Scientists who study this type of decomposition do so at locations known as forensic “Body Farms” or Forensic Anthropology facilities. Many different environments can be observed at forensic body farms such as cadavers partially submerged in water, encased in concrete, or fully exposed to the elements. They also have cadavers that have been autopsied and not autopsied in order to explore all variables. The eight locations in the United States are spread out across the Eastern and Central portions of the continent, meaning that there is no location in the Western part of the continent. The closest location to the Western part of the continent is the Forensic 6 Investigation Research Station located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Even then, it is still roughly 1,020 miles away from San Francisco, California (Map Data), 1.050 miles away from Portland, Oregon (Map Data), and 1,110 miles from Seattle, Washington (Map Data). An ideal location for a “Body Farm” would have a diverse climate and be located in a location that is easy enough to access for those that need to access it but also secluded enough to not be interfered with by other people. Oregon has a very diverse climate that would expose the subjects of a forensic body farm to different elements that they would not be exposed to on the Eastern side of the United States. Such as different temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, other climatic factors and more. My main goal for this project is to explain to readers the opportunities that opening a forensic body farm could become within reach for the scientific, law enforcement, and other communities. If one was to be opened in Oregon, it would be the only forensic body farm located on the West side of the Rocky Mountains. Along with providing general knowledge of what a forensic body farm is, I want to identify the stigma that surrounds “Body Farms” and explain how despite the challenges that can be faced it would be valuable if a location was created in Oregon. To combat the poor picture that comes to mind when the words are brought up, people need to understand that things decompose 7 differently in varied environments and see the facility as a scientific need. The cadavers donated to forensic body farms cannot be seen as people, they need to be seen as scientific tools. I want to address any concerns that may arise from a project such as this and explain ways of handling them constructively to help people understand the uses of “Body Farms.” Decomposition is not something that should be thought of as the “end” for the remains of a human after death, information can still be obtained from said decomposition and be valuable to fields of research that are beneficial for the future. Honors Program Pete Poston | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5043 Teaching Children to Learn, Not to Test Mary Rice 12/1/2015 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/106 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The theory of Experiential Learning states that children develop knowledge and skills through experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting. The knowledge gained from these experiences is more long lasting and more enjoyable to students than the traditional rote memorization approach. The focus of my thesis will be to analyze the theory of Experiential Learning in a first grade classroom during my year in the Education Program at Western Oregon University. I will be designing lessons around principles founded by John Dewey, the father of experiential learning, to teach a Science unit in a first grade classroom. The science unit will focus on the life cycle and structure of insects while implementing hands--‐on learning opportunities at a first grade level in compliance with the state--‐ adopted Next Generation Science Standards for First Grade Science. The lessons will also seek to enhance the personal interest in the subject area. I plan to implement these lessons in a first grade\ classroom in the Dallas School District during my year of student teaching. Honors Program Marcus Wenzel | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5040 Taking Offense: An Exploration of Racist, Misleading, and Problematic Language in Textbooks Hevin N Robertson 12/31/2018 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/181 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This thesis explores perceptions of racist language used in three secondary education social science textbooks. It will look at a textbook from each of the three main publishing companies in the United States. Included in this research is one very controversial textbook that recently came under fire for racist language. The sections in textbooks and their recent adaptations depicting American enslavement will be studied, as it is a topic that is underrepresented in American textbooks. This project will focus on identifying racist, misleading, and problematic language in textbooks and begin to delve into the potential effects of language utilized in secondary education history classrooms. Racism is a topic that is difficult to measure or quantify, therefore experts in the field will be deferred to in order to define perceived racism and other major definitions necessary for this thesis. By analyzing and comparing the language used in these textbooks, attention will be drawn to potentially silent or hidden racism. Also, an intent of this thesis is to inform people that racism is not always hateful or obvious in design. The main aim of this thesis is to draw attention to any racist, misleading, or problematic language found, explain why it may be racist, and discuss the potential impact of the language to people who perceive racism in the textbooks. Honors Program Ken Carano | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5003 Science and Values on the High Desert: Dams and Irrigation on the Deschutes River, Oregon Zander E. Albertson 5/1/2014 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/19 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ More than a century of irrigation water withdrawals, reclamation, and the construction of the Pelton-Round Butte hydroelectric complex have altered the Deschutes River in central Oregon. An examination of these human impacts in the Deschutes Basin finds the geomorphic and hydrologic impacts downstream of the hydroelectric complex to be less substantial than typically expected, while irrigation water withdrawals in the upper basin remain a serious issue. Mitigation and restoration efforts have achieved success in the larger context of the status quo of water rights and water use in the American West, though much work remains before anadromous fish reestablish a presence in the Deschutes Basin. Honors Program Mark M. Van Steeter | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/5000 Running Efficiency Program for the Recreational Runner Brennan Noonan 4/1/2020 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/216 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Running. The most natural and physical athletic ability that has been a part of our ancestors’ culture for generations upon generations. The sport of running is a mere pastime that seems to be taken up when there is no other exercising option available or appealing. However, for those that have found great joy in the art of running and racing, there is an abundance of knowledge available to the public on every possible aspect of how to improve running performance. The science behind how the body moves oxygen, stores glucose, burns calories, and biomechanically functions while running is immensely vast. Yet, each person is individually different. No two people are the same when it comes to stride, or better yet, running efficiency. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a resource that could compile all the helpful information out there and crunch it down into a manageable and easily understandable template? Improving overall fitness and avoiding injury is as simple as it gets for running basics, but what does the average recreational runner do to prevent injuries before they happen? How can basic training exercises be incorporated into a running routine to help increase longevity? If injury is already present, what can the athlete do to aid in a quick recovery and proper healing, all while staying motivated? The plethora of knowledge is out there and available, all the information needs now is a well-structured and properly designed template. Honors Program Robert Hautala and W. Jeffrey Armstrong | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4848 How to Create an Accent Without Really Trying Selena Lee Ausmann Moreno 4/1/2020 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/219 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project will explore the creation of a fictitious accent, similar in process and results to Constructed Languages or Conlangs, as they have been termed and the documentation of the process by using methods typically employed by linguists like Nick Farmer and David J. Peterson in creating their Conlangs, such as Belter from the dystopian science fiction show The Expanse and Dothraki from the high fantasy series Game of Thrones. Belter serves as an excellent example of my end goal: while it is its own conlang, it has three different levels with each becoming increasingly affected, with the lightest affectation coming across as an accent that, on television, does not necessitate subtitles for its audience. Nick Farmer built the language by pulling from several languages and their structures and phonologies instead of starting from scratch and creating his own. Following this idea, I will create a sound system that will borrow from existing languages and are able to be “plugged in” and substituted for sounds in the “Standard American Dialect.” From that, I will create a step by step workbook in the style of David Allen Stern’s Acting with an Accent Series to guide other people with a working knowledge in the International Phonetic Alphabet in successfully being able to adopt the accent. My purpose with this project is twofold. The first to produce a fully functioning accent that can be replicated and distinguishable from other real-world accents. The second is to demonstrate how multiple distant cultures can come together into one 4 product. Similar to the Belter Conlang created by Nick Farmer for a fictitious demographic to show their diverse and far flung roots, my accent will act as a possible destination as people and accents become more interconnected and explore the intentional and unintentional effects of blending dialects. Honors Program David Janoviak | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4756 Coding in the Classroom Sierra J. Fresh 4/1/2020 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/212 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The 21st century has been characterized by rapid growth in technology and computer science. With this shift, computer science curricula have not always been introduced in the classroom at a similar pace (Yadav, Hong, & Stephenson, 2016). With the overwhelming amount of curriculum that needs to be taught and lack of resources at the district level, adding non-required curricula such as computer science and coding to the schedule can be difficult. There simply is not enough time in the day to teach it all. This project bridges the gap between computer science curriculum and the classroom, by showing how it overlaps with the Oregon Common Core State Standards. I have created a unit that teaches coding to fifth graders. It includes specific learning objectives aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. These lessons teach coding using a scaffolded approach based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. This project provides teachers with a small unit for their fifth-grade class that will teach coding and that aligns with the standards that are required to be taught, which brings the computer science and elementary mathematics education worlds together. The existing resources to teach coding lack alignment to Oregon Common Core State Standards, so the goal of this project was to add alignment in order to make teaching computer science curriculum accessible for the classroom teacher. Honors Program Rachel Harrington and Breeann Flesch | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4724 Blindfolded for Science: An Integration of Dance as Therapy for Visually Impaired or Blind Individuals Karisa Merrill therapy | dance | blind | visually impaired 6/1/2018 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/163 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Sight is used by our brain as a connecting bridge between other sensory input and stimuli from the world. Since humans are visual creatures, we heavily rely on vision to interact with our environments. Because of this role, impaired vision can diminish a person's confidence in movement, introducing an increased fear of falling ultimately impacting posture. Previous research suggests that these limitations can be overcome through the use of Dance/Movement Therapy, a current form of psychological therapy. Although beneficial to the mental health of participants in the American Dance Therapy Association, the physical effects... Honors Program Karen Haberman | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4689 Aggressing and Backpedaling: A Journalistic Examination of the Proud Boys Joshua Pautler 6/1/2022 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/269 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The Proud Boys are a right-wing political organization set in opposition to immigration, political correctness, multiculturalism, and feminism. The group has been active in public right-wing demonstrations and counter-protests, and were present at both the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville as well as the January 6th Insurrection. After public acknowledgement from their symbolic figurehead, former president Donald Trump, the group saw an increase in both membership and media attention. This research paper seeks to compile various pieces of data concerning the Proud Boys to create an accurate and well-rounded picture of the organization. This data consists of political science research, news articles, and material created by members of the Proud Boys in order to investigate the claim that the group is a danger to both public safety and discourse. The group’s reputation for violence is earned. Their members have been brought up on assault charges in numerous cases, thanks in part to the aggressive rhetoric and goals of prominent Proud Boys. Additionally, two conditions for full group membership involve acts of violence– both enduring and perpetrating it. The Proud Boys are also a political danger. Their tenets are largely crypto-facistic in nature. While they allow non-whites into the group, the Proud Boys provide an effective starting point for their members to branch out into more overtly-racist vi organizations and hate groups. As such, this paper argues that the Proud Boys are an insidious threat that, despite their public image, supports political violence and fascist ideologies. Honors Program Henry Hughes | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4647 A Dance of Life and Death: How cancer works and why it makes a great source of choreographic inspiration Elizabeth Dunn 1/1/2020 Text | Honors Thesis honors_theses/238 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/01/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Cancer is a problem that has plagued humans our entire existence, and with that, has come the quest for a cure. Over many years of research we have discovered that the cure wasn’t easy to find and that cancer was a far more complicated disease than originally expected. Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth, that begins with genetic mutations. With advances in science we came to understand our genetics and then we found some potential causes for cancer, in our genes. It is hoped that if we can reverse the faulty genetic mutations that cause cancer, we may be able to cure it. The mutations occur in two groups of genes, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, and the latter is the focus of this paper. Tumor suppressor genes stop the cell cycle and can cause the cell to go into apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death. As the name suggests, these genes help prevent tumors and cancer from forming. When mutated they lose their function and thus their ability to prevent tumors, which can help give rise to cancers. Without active tumor suppressor genes, cells can grow out of control, which can lead to more mutations being gained and a tumor being formed. The genes I looked at are TP53, INK4, and PTEN-they have been chosen as they represent the range of functions tumor suppressor genes have and have been seen in cancers across the body. I looked at where the mutations are 5 occurring within the genes and examined potential differences between reproductive and nonreproductive organ-based cancers. Through the data I collected and the results of my analysis, I planned to create a dance to be performed in the Spring Dance Concert in 2020. This dance will be inspired by American and German theatrical Modern dance and will be an abstract representation of how tumor suppressors work and how they act when mutated. For my thesis, I blended art and science through the analysis of data and the creation of a dance. I explored how cancers and patients are affected by tumor suppressor genes in reproductive organ-based versus non-reproductive organ-based cancers. The reason behind this comparison lies in the difference in how the different organ system’s cells grow in terms of rate. It is hoped that a difference will be found and that may help understanding how cancer works. And then that can be explored through a dance and shared. Honors Program Drs. Karen Haberman & Kristin Latham-Scott | Gavin Keulks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4612 Using Social Media As a Marketing Tool for Businesses Junfen Zeng Management Information Systems | social media | companies | marketing | API 3/21/2017 Text; Image; StillImage theses/126 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Businesses turn to social media to increase market share and profits. Many social media platforms provide a unique customer experience between the company and social media. The analysis discusses how businesses to use social media platforms as one of the marketing strategies. It includes about four businesses cases, which includes two big companies Starbucks and Nike, two small local companies Coava Coffee Roaster and Portland Gear. When using social media, a company needs to be aware of the safety concerns of its customers, to the best of their ability, that they are protected. Two examples of Facebook “Like” button and YouTube recommendation system shows the information exchange between social media platforms and businesses. With the comparison between Facebook APIs and Twitter APIs, businesses can know how to send advertising to the target customers and get more new customers by using the APIs. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, Mark Elton professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4611 Using Multisensory Components to Teach Letter and Sound Knowledge Ally Miller Muiltisensory | letter and sound knowledge | dyslexia 7/27/2022 Text theses/217 Eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/28/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The focus of this study is to investigate if using multisensory components can increase students' letter and sound knowledge. Specifically this study probes how effective these multisensory components may be to students learning who have dyslexia or symptoms of dyslexia. This study also investigates if using these multisensory components increases students' engagement during intervention. To investigate this study I selected three focus students, two who were flagged as having dyslexia and one who had symptoms of dyslexia. These students would receive reading intervention to continue learning their letters and sounds only this time using multisensory components. Students would receive two weeks of intervention learning digraphs and consonant blends and taking progress monitoring assessments to analyze their development. In addition, I would observe students during intervention to collect field notes about their engagement during each lesson. Students would also complete an end of intervention engagement survey to collect their own thoughts about multisensory components and their engagement during intervention. After analyzing the data, it was evident that after two weeks of intervention with the three focus students there was not a clear indication that using multisensory components increased students' letter and sound knowledge. However, there was evidence to provide reason that using the multisensory components helped increase students' engagement during intervention. 7/14/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze, Anne Ittner, Amanda Olsen, Joshua Schulze professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4589 Using Culturally Relevant Mentor and Authentic Texts To Promote Socioemotional & Academic Development Rachael Jones Educational Methods | Educational Psychology | Language and Literacy Education | Secondary Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/172 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ To be a responsive language arts teacher is to continuously assess the availability and variety of choice books in the classroom to support literacy development. When our students are able to read and explore topics of their own interests, educators not only foster a safe environment for students to learn about challenging topics, but also a space where educators are able to learn from their students' interests to bring into their education. This project's purpose is to identify and put into practice how language arts educators can bring students' interests into the classroom to support development in core content alongside socio-emotional skills. 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education Joshua Schulze, Marcus Wenzel, Mandy Olsen professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4584 Trauma Informed Practices a Professional Development Series Emily Kanelis Education 7/31/2022 Text; Image; StillImage theses/207 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/21/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Trauma Informed Practices a Professional Development Series 6/16/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze, Cindy Ryan, Andrea Emerson professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4548 The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in the Home: Products, Services, and Broader Developments of Consumer Oriented AI Bingqing Tang Management Information Systems | smart home | home automation | artificial intelligence | virtual assistant | machine learning. 3/8/2017 Text; Image; StillImage theses/122 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Current home automation system merges a family's lifestyle with the latest technology & energy management tools to simplify people's lives. It allows users to easily manipulate a variety of home systems, including appliances, security systems, and environmental systems. Setting up a home automation system confuses many consumers. Multiple product lines and platforms make choosing the best system difficult. Basic requirements of setting up a home automation system and the comparison between different platforms are explained. An intelligent home automation system makes intelligent decisions to control a home. This type system might use a weather report to adjust a home's lawn watering schedule, as well as adjust the thermostat for temperature control in the home. Traditional home automation systems require human decision making to control the home system. The future intelligent home will require less human interactions, that can do things automatically after it learns patterns from us. A new generation requires more developed AI to control the smart home automation. Based on the technology we have now, the possible consumer-oriented AI technology is predicted in this paper. When the market is growing rapidly, companies are supposed to have better opportunities to make money. Due to the increasing popularity of home automation systems, the competition is very intense. Companies try the best to take the first mover advantage. Three suggestions are made to help those companies to build their strategies. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, John Leadley, Scot Morse professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4543 The Benefits of SEL and Why it Should Be Added to the Everyday Curriculum Ashtin Fawcett Education 12/9/2022 Text theses/228 Eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 03/08/2023, this item is in copyright. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project provides an opportunity to talk about the importance of social-emotional Learning (SEL) and why it belongs in the classroom. During the 2020-2021 school year, SEL was seemingly neglected during comprehensive distance learning (CDL) in some schools and school districts. This project focuses on the Salem-Keizer School District, the second largest school district in the state of Oregon, and how important it is to have SEL in the classroom on a daily basis. As this paper continues, you will not only learn why SEL is important in the classroom, but the many benefits it has to many different students, as well as adults. 12/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: ESOL Joshua Schulze, Alicia Wenzel, Xiaopeng Gong professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4540 Teaching with Differentiation: Students Searching for Joy and Justice Jay Wylie differentiation | instructional strategies | technology | social studies | science | engineering 6/12/2022 theses/206 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/21/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This document is an action research project that studies a teacher’s growth to include two years of classes and student teaching from Western Oregon University Master of Arts in Teaching: Initial Licensure program. As a student teacher for high school social studies classes, environmental science classes, and teacher of record for engineering classes, the primary researcher wanted to ensure that he was continually improving his teaching skills and best practices. His experiences in the classroom led him to the questions listed below in his research to improve his teaching for current and future classes. An expanded version of the primary researcher’s chapters includes philosophy of education, a literature review, research methods, findings, and conclusions. Three specific research questions that were analyzed through various data sources included: (1) How and why has my incorporation of differentiation strategies changed since I started teaching last school year, (2) how and why has my use of instructional strategies changed since I started teaching last school year, and (3) how and why has my incorporation of technology changed since I started teaching engineering last school year and social studies and science this year? 6/15/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Melanie Landon-Hays & Amy Bowden, Larkin Foley action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4532 Task-Centered Instruction and Multimedia Tools for the Adult Learner in Online Education Sherie Guess Instructional Media Design | Online and Distance Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning | Task-Center Instruction | Multimedia Tools | Adult Learning | Andragogy | Instructional Design | Online Learning 6/11/2022 Text theses/171 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project outlines the structural changes made to the course Microsoft Word for Workplace Communications. This course’s reconstruction followed prevailing instructional design theories. The focus of this project included incorporating the standards for task-centered instruction. The application of adult learning theories were employed. The use of multimedia tools were integrated into this course project redesign to create an effective online learning environment. 5/23/2022 Master of Science in Education: Educational Technology Gregory Zobel, Lars Soderlund professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4508 Students Without Documentation: Context and Solutions to Navigating Systemic Barriers in Higher Education Monica J. Cerda Ortiz Educational Leadership | Higher Education | immigration | students without documentation | DACA | DREAMers | higher education 12/13/2022 Text theses/234 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 03/08/2023, this item is in copyright. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This professional project includes five chapters, with the fourth chapter being a draft of an article, which is the culmination of this professional project. This professional project identified gaps in past literature and examined institutional barriers that impact access to higher education institutions for students without documentation (SWD) at the state and federal levels. The draft of the article for this project will explore the policy and sociopolitical context that impacts SWD as they navigate higher education. Further, the article draft suggests ways to support SWD informed by past literature. The social factors that impact SWD and will be discussed are the following: social capital, mental health, misconceptions, and invisibility. Lastly, the draft of the article concludes with an action plan for educational professionals and relevant ways to advocate for SWD to help them thrive in higher education and life. The importance of a long-term solution at the federal level for immigration reform to increase access to higher education institutions for SWD will be emphasized. Keywords: immigration, students without documentation, DACA, DREAMers, higher education. 12/9/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze, Maria Dantas-Whitney, Luanne Carrillo professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4507 STEM Scouts: An Afterschool Program to Promote Stewardship in STEM Jahnie Hellickson Education | Informal STEM | STEM Education | Elementary STEM | Club | Environmental STEM 6/11/2022 Text theses/212 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration is a hot topic in education today, and new studies are showing how STEM integration into Elementary and Early Childhood learning environments can have lasting impact on students confidence in STEM related fields. Which poses the question, how do young learners respond to/develop stewardship towards global STEM issues? This qualitative study observes how elementary students develop critical thinking skills and stewardship towards global STEM issues. STEM in Elementary/Early Childhood Learning is coming to the forefront, and teachers in these contexts need more professional development. A great way to engage students of these ages is in Informal STEM Learning Programs, such as afterschool clubs, summer camps, or even community partners. In a 12 week after school club, students were tasked with planning/implementing a school wide Compost Challenge to reduce food waste. Students learned about Environmental STEM, STEM careers, and Waste Management Hierarchy. Each club session, students learned about a specific piece of the global climate issue and related it to things in their everyday lives and collected compost for a compost bin.Students developed a sense of stewardship and ownership over the Compost Challenge in their school, participating in school collecting compost and sorting through compostable materials twice a week. Students planned a reward system for the class in their school that got the most correct compostable food items. Also, the club got a donation of Red Wigglers, a compost igniting worm, to help make the decomposition process happen faster. This informal STEM learning environment impacted the lives of not only the students involved, but the school and community as well. They realized that STEM related careers are so much more than just engineering, and their confidence in STEM learning was solidified. 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze, Kelsey Jenkins, Jessica North professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4505 Sociology: A Middle School Curriculum David Worrall Curriculum and Instruction | Sociology | curriculum | middle | school 12/6/2022 Text; Image; StillImage theses/229 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Sociology: A Middle School Curriculum 12/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Joshua Schulze, Randall Ulveland, Matthew Matz professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4495 Scientific Inquiry - Getting Students Curious about Science Blake Looney Education 6/11/2021 Text theses/82 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The following contains the results of a study from my action research project that seeks to better understand how my own teaching practices have changed over time. The study focuses on three research questions: How has my use of culturally relevant pedagogy changed over time? How has my use of evidence-based practices changed over time? And how has my use of scientific inquiry changed over time? This research does not seek to evaluate how well I made use of the concepts within these three categories, rather, to better understand how much they were utilized over time throughout the student teaching experience. The student teaching practice is meant to be a reflective time of growth and learning. The results showed a slight increase in the planning, implementation and use of culturally relevant pedagogy, evidence-based practices, and scientific inquiry. Ultimately, however, the conclusion reveals that there is a lot of learning left to do that I will carry with me well into my career as a teacher. 6/10/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Kenneth Carano, Karla Hale action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4494 School to Home Connections Through Literacy: SEL Book Bags Kelley Dixon Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/182 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ School to Home Connections Through Literacy: SEL Book Bags 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education Joshua Shulze, Chloe Hughes, Megan McQueen professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4469 Revising a 5th Grade Curriculum using Interactive Notebooks Jessica Cornett Education 6/10/2022 Text theses/214 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Revising a 5th Grade Curriculum using Interactive Notebooks 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze, Alicia Wenzel, Rachel Harrington professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4464 Putting Literacy and Math Together Through a Story Kayla Fleshman Curriculum and Instruction 6/11/2022 Text theses/179 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Putting Literacy and Math Together Through a Story 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze, Jessica Dougherty, Rachel Harrington professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4452 Optimization of a Reporting Process with Input from Multiple Systems Cheri R Freedman Management Information Systems | reporting | optimization | multiple systems 3/14/2017 Text; Image; StillImage theses/128 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project involves the research, development, and improvement of a reporting process used to generate reports in adherence to contractual and legislative requirements. The project will review the beginning process, the proposed and implemented solutions, and the future of the project. The project addresses the goals of data quality, timeliness, and transparency throughout the paper including how they relate to the challenges, solution selection, and overall success of the project. The need for this project reflects the ongoing need for and some of the challenges that are typical of automation and systems integration in state government entities. As the role and expectations of government entities grows and changes, it is necessary to utilize technology to meet these demands within system limitations. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems John Marsaglia, Scot Morse professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4423 Measuring The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Individuals Abdullah Alabdulkarim Management Information Systems | social media | social media marketing | new media | digital marketing | social networks | social influencers | influencer marketing 6/6/2017 Text theses/120 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Three problems associated with the use of social media in marketing include: 1. The difficulty in tracking, managing, and analyzing the traffic that comes from different social media networks. Google Analytics is one of the data analytic tools that deals with traffic efficiently. It recognizes traffic sources and categorizes them to give the advertiser insights into oncoming traffic to the company’s website. It provides comprehensive statistics about traffic, which can be useful for advertisers to measure the performance of their marketing campaigns. 2. The inability to measure the success of marketing campaigns to increase sales. A/B Testing is a useful way to tell advertisers about the best methods to enhance their final results. It examines the functionalities of websites and advertising techniques during social marketing campaigns that lead to direct or indirect impacts, which can boost sales. 3. The lack of finding target audiences in social media. Social media’s API, such as Twitter Ads, provides many features that can generate new leads. It gives advertisers the ability to target social media users based on their demography, geography, behavior, and interest. In the business section, the paper covers the impact of social media influencers on their followers and how companies use those influencers within their marketing campaigns. This information can help businesses achieve their social media marketing goals by using these solutions and following measurable plans. Furthermore, the paper mentions some successful case studies that have used these solutions effectively. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, Mark Elton professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4414 K-2 Phenomena Based Science Education: Providing early elementary professional development and resources to increase science opportunities for primary students Samantha Salvitelli Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/168 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ K-2 Phenomena Based Science Education: Providing early elementary professional development and resources to increase science opportunities for primary students 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: STEM Education Joshua Schulze, Adele Schepige, Stephen Scannell professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4387 Interpreter competencies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as identified by deaf professionals Christopher Grooms Arts and Humanities | Communication | Critical and Cultural Studies | Disability and Equity in Education | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Science and Mathematics Education | Social and Behavioral Sciences | Interpreting in STEM | Interpreting | Deaf Professionals | STEM | Interpreter Competencies | Designated Interpreters 3/9/2015 Text theses/18 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/26/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Since the 1990’s there has been an ever increasing number of Deaf people seeking higher education and pursuing a wide variety of professions and careers that enhance their life experiences. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields have seen an influx of Deaf people interested in engaging in education and life-long careers in these fields and their respective disciplines. One of the reasons behind this growing interest by Deaf people is the National Science Foundation’s commitment to expanding the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM (NSF, 2012). Many Deaf students in higher education and Deaf professionals engaging in STEM careers and professions report a lack of qualified signed language interpreters available to access communication events that are necessary to become successful in these fields and disciplines. In the field of signed language interpreting worldwide there has been no research conducted on interpreters and the interpreting process in STEM. There abound many anecdotal experiences by Deaf professionals and signed language interpreters alike regarding the challenges of working and interpreting in STEM. One consequence of not having qualified signed language interpreters in STEM is that the professional development of Deaf students and Deaf professionals who choose to study and build careers in these fields is hampered. In this exploratory study, competencies specific to interpreting in various aspects of the STEM fields and disciplines, as identified by the Deaf consumers who engage interpreting services, will be identified and described. 3/17/2015 Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Elisa Maroney, Adele Schepige, Caroline Solomon thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4376 How Mobile Payment Is Changing The World Jin Huang Management Information Systems | mobile payment | smartphone | QR-Code | NFC | online banking 3/21/2017 Text; Image; StillImage theses/124 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ People prefer to carry a smartphone which is more convenient than physical credit or debit cards in daily life, and mobile payment is the next step for the business world. This paper introduces several payment methods, such as mobile payment, NFC payment, QR-Code payment, and online banking. The paper researches how such payment methods change the trade and finance field, and their advantages and disadvantages. It describes the influences on the different market players. The study also investigates security, user experience, and business experience of mobile payment, to illustrate how the mobile payment replaces traditional payment methods. Finally, the best payment method should combine each of the benefits. Traditional payment methods cannot keep the pace of high-speed fund transactions. Mobile payment has significantly improved people’s payment experience, and it provides new opportunities to promote the develop online shopping, financial institutions, and third-party payment. New developments like E-cash will introduce even more change. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, Tom Burrell professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4351 Home Literacy Environment and Effects of Reading Development in Children Natalia Ames Education | education | reading 6/11/2022 Text theses/165 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title: Home Literacy Environment and Effects of Reading Development in Children 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Annie Ittner, Amanda Olsen professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4350 Holistic Social Science Education Sarah Ruzicka Curriculum and Instruction | Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/211 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Holistic Social Science Education 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schulze, Alicia Wenzel, Kenneth Carano professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4349 Historical Fiction Book Outline: The Battle for Boston Tyler Nebeker Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/181 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The purpose of this professional project is to complete a book proposal for a historical fiction novel/story on the Battle of Boston and the events that led up to the American revolution. The book is designed as a novella, a short novel, to make it more accessible for secondary education readers where longer texts may cause potential readers to reject the book. There were multiple reasons I selected this as my professional project: interest in the time period, recent completion of teaching on the subject with some of my students, an interest in writing, and, after some research, the discovery of the lack of similar materials already in existence. Though there are many textbooks, articles, documentaries, and reports that detail the events of Boston during and prior to the American revolution, there are significantly fewer fictional materials targeted towards students of the secondary education level, especially those that take the form of books. 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Joshua Schulze, Gregory Zobel, Emma Cisneros professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4348 Higher Education Meets Business Intelligence Kevin Javier Management Information Systems | higher education | business intelligence 3/22/2017 Text theses/127 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Abstract In an ever-changing market powered by user satisfaction and financial success, Higher Education institutions must focus on data analytics to improve student satisfaction and business processes. This project underlines the importance of using a powerful data analytics tool to accomplish these goals. Many Higher Education institutions already collect the necessary data in order to predict and determine key changes but still pull this information from multiple databases in individual reports without overlapping benefit or any level of efficiency. The previous systems increase the risk of user error and limit the ability for multiple departments to collaborate and gain insights found through the combination of reports pulled from a campus-wide data source. Through a review of case studies and hands-on use of IBM Cognos data analytics tool, this study addresses the already acknowledged, and also personally obtained, benefits of Business Intelligence in real world scenarios unique to Higher Education. Exceptional data management and accessibility create opportunities for improved student retention rates leading to stronger departments and higher graduation rates. While improving student retention, student satisfaction increases and the institution often attracts more motivated and qualified students experiencing an increase in admission rates. Many Higher Education Institutions are also using Business Intelligence (BI) tools to pull reports leading to options for overall cost reduction. These cuts come in the form of smarter buildings and also fewer professionals needed for creating the BI reports. This project includes the following sections: Introduction, Background, Statement of the Problem, Business Component, Technology Component, Results, and Conclusion. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, John Morris professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4339 Father’s Experiences of Inclusion and Exclusion within Home-School Partnerships Guadalupe Olvera Gonzalez Bilingual | Multilingual | and Multicultural Education | Early Childhood Education | Educational Assessment | Evaluation | and Research | Elementary Education | father's experiences | elementary 3/1/2023 Text theses/236 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 3/29/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ My motivation for my thesis is rooted in my experiences with the people in my life and more specifically, my experiences with watching fathers navigate societal and cultural norms in education. 3/17/2023 Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Andrea Emerson, Ya-Fang Cheng, Dana Ulveland thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4336 Examining the Effects of COVID-19 on Young Families: A Comprehensive Review Cara O'Brien Early Childhood Education | Young families | teen parents | COVID-19 | community | early childhood 6/11/2022 Text theses/204 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The purpose of this paper is to study how global crises can play a role in affecting young families. A comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed journals was conducted to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parenting teens. Existing evidence was gathered, examined, and analyzed to gain a better understanding of the circumstances young families have faced since early 2020. Results uncovered three themes, including impacts on ‘parents’, ‘children’, and ‘community supports’. The overall benefits and hardships experienced by adolescent parents throughout the pandemic were then synthesized to create an in-depth review with suggestions for future research. 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Cindy Ryan, Cindy Ryan, Andrea Emerson, Marie LeJeune thesis https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4308 Effective Teaching Strategies for an Up-and-Coming Science Teacher Daniel Lampe Education | Action Research Project | Science | Teaching | Education | New Teacher | Teaching Philosophy 7/29/2022 theses/205 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/21/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ For a science teacher beginning their career in teaching, there are a multitude of what are considered to be good teaching practices they will need to know. It can be overwhelming for an individual to hone in on the best practices to focus on first. For this action research project, I combed through these practices and selected a few major themes that I believed to be effective teaching strategies for an up-and-coming science teacher. I first started by addressing my own philosophy of teaching, and what I believe are the characteristics and actions of an effective teacher. From there I reviewed a plethora of literature regarding teaching and focused on three major themes: differentiation in the classroom, effective teaching practices, and effective teaching practices specific to a science teacher. I then conducted research and collected data on these three themes through my lesson plans, journal reflections, and feedback from my cooperating teacher and supervisor. I then concluded the project with my own analysis and reflection of the data, which showed just how invaluable these three major themes are for effective teaching for a new science teacher. 6/14/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Melanie Landon-Hays, Brock Ferguson action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4306 Effective Geometry Teaching through Communication, Collaboration, and Common Core Standards Lydia Vincent Science and Mathematics Education 6/1/2021 Text; Image; StillImage theses/93 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Students today move through high school thinking about what they want to do after graduation. While science classes show students what scientists do, and CTE programs show them what life would be like working in a trade, math classes are notorious for implementing “drill and kill” strategies to teach arbitrary formulas and rules. Switching the classroom focus to that of a cooperative learning environment gives students the opportunity to see what life would be like as a mathematician: they see that math is filled with inquiry, perseverance, and collaboration. This has the potential to open their eyes to careers in STEM fields, such as Engineering and Computer Science. Furthermore, they see the relevance and beauty of mathematics through the tasks they complete in class, whether that be independently or collaboratively. This review examined research on the importance of engaging families and communities in the learning process, cooperative learning strategies and their effects on learning, and how the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics has affected educators. The research and literature so far show that if you can engage students and their families in work that is meaningful to them, they will not only see the importance of math, but will be more willing to take the risk to learn, too. This aligns with Frier’s definition of teaching: “to teach is not to transfer knowledge but to create the possibilities for the production or construction of knowledge (Freire, 1968). Through researching best practices and analyzing my current strategies for teaching Geometry, I have gained an appreciation for effective teaching and have learned that I, too, am capable of teaching Geometry well. 6/10/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Melanie Landon-Hays, Michael Jennings action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4305 Educational Technology and Educational (In)Equity: A Look at the Impact of Comprehensive Distance Learning on Students Who Are Emergent Bilingual Lauri H. Walker 3/11/2022 Text; Image; StillImage theses/150 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The shift to virtual education has exposed the magnitude of inequitable access to educational resources and support that are necessary to adequately meet the needs of students who are emergent bilingual. During the wide-spread school closures of the past two years we have learned many lessons and discovered many virtual tools that can continue to serve students who are emergent bilingual far beyond the season of comprehensive distance learning. One of the important instructional lessons learned is that educators need to think about ways to provide quality instruction using online tools to assist with bridging equitable access to both the language and content of schools. Through a case study and discourse analysis, this professional project investigates the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 and subsequent switch to distance learning on educational opportunities for students who are emergent bilingual. 5/18/2022 Master of Science in Education Kristen L. Pratt, Maria Dantas-Whitney, Joshua Schulze professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4299 Dibels Data Informing Literacy Intervention in Primary Grades Wendy Cortright Education | Tier II | Assessment | data-driven instruction | phoneme | fluency 6/11/2022 Text theses/162 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ With assessments built in, a solid phonics program, and a rigorously taught core reading curriculum, our school should see kindergarten and first-grade students reading fluently at grade level. However, we continue to see low reading levels on screeners and nationally normed comprehensive diagnostic assessments. This paper aims to show the importance of using a screener to inform instruction in small, specifically targeted groups for a determined duration in time, directly related to deficits seen in the resulting data from these assessments. 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Chloe Hughes, Lin Wu professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4298 Development of an Open Education Resource for Pharmacology to Address Equity in Veterinary Medicine Instruction Carl E Ruby Education | open education resource | equity | higher education | STEM | textbook | pharmacology 7/27/2022 Text; Image; StillImage theses/208 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Open education resources (OERs), an alternative to expensive higher education textbooks, are a potentially valuable tool to both bring equity to the college classroom and enhance learning. To determine if an OER can be designed to optimize learning and provide equity to the student in a veterinary pharmacology classroom, an OER content outline and sample chapter were designed and developed. In addition to the cost saving benefit of the OER, it was determined that the addition of notable pharmacology role model profiles that “look like me” to the OER would be a viable means to improve the self-efficacy of women and underrepresented students and support retention in the field. Universities have recognized the need to reduce textbook costs and have put into place tools and programs to facilitate building OERs. Using software like PressBooks and other resources to aid in textbook design, a three part, eight chapter OER outline with chapter content description was produced, and a completed chapter, as an example of how the content and learning and equity elements would be integrated. The successful development of these two products was not difficult and with the proper instruction and support a completed OER to better convey the principles of pharmacology in a veterinary setting and bring equity to low income, women and underrepresented students could be produced. The products of this project will serve as the foundation to a completed and applicable OER, and at that time the true impact of the OER can be fully understood. 6/16/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schlulze, Marcus Wenzel, Jason Vlcek professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4295 Designing a Self – Management Program Taylor Wakeland Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/161 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Designing a Self – Management Program 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Marcus Wenzel, Alyssa Heuberger professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4271 Data Analytics Helps Business Decision Making Fengzhu Jiang Management Information Systems | decision making | data analytics | business intelligence | IBM Watson analytics 3/20/2017 Text theses/125 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ While business analytics increases its use in gaining data driven insights in supporting business decision making, there has been little research done concerning some of the mechanisms that business analytics uses in improving decision making. Drawing on contingency theory and information processing views, this paper analyzes data analytics, linking IBM Watson Analytics to organizations such as an analytics analyzing airline survey, as well as how data analytics helps in decision making. The purpose of this study is, therefore, to examine the data analytics in decision making. This study examines the history of data analytics and the significance of data analytics while reviewing the traditional business intelligence solutions. Additionally, this study provides a statement of problems demonstrating the features and capabilities of IBM Watson analytics; business components, including the benefits offered by business analytics and cost involved; technology components and IBM Watson Analytics demonstration; and results. IBM Watson results show that it intelligently connects, analyzes, and secures data, hence, improving decision making, as well as customer service. Therefore, the key results and findings show that business analytics positively impact the capability of information processing, which in turn, positively influences decision making. This study’s results supports literature from business analytics through inclusion of useful insights into applications, features, and capabilities of IBM Watson Analytics and assistance of data driven decision-making while comparing IBM Watson Analytics with other tools in decision-making. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, John Morris professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4257 Creating Effective English Language Art Strategies for Junior High Students Mackenzie Hall Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/180 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Creating Effective English Language Art Strategies for Junior High Students 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Marie LeJeune, Chloe Hughes professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4254 Creating an Effective and Diverse Classroom Library Crista Adovnik Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/189 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Creating an Effective and Diverse Classroom Library 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Shannon Wellsteed, Cindy Ryan professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4230 Cloud Computing: Current and Future Impact on Organizations Yiyun Zhu Management Information Systems | cloud computing | business | infrastructure 3/20/2017 Text theses/123 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This project focuses on the business application of cloud computing, both at present and in the future. This investigation aims to assist business users of cloud computing services to improve the perception of cloud computing, to assess the value of their cloud computing service relationships, and to assist in selecting appropriate cloud computing services. This project bases its information on the existing cloud computing technology to clarify the technical aspects of current cloud services and companies. It presents the key elements of conception of cloud computing, its definitions, main service models, and implementation types. Ultimately, this paper analyzes the cons and pros of cloud computing based on business using cases. Also, this paper includes a demonstration to display the process of the cloud vendor providing service. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, John Morris professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4227 Can Lesson Plans and Effective Teaching Strategies Create an Inclusive Classroom? Holly Blakely Education | Science and Mathematics Education 6/1/2022 Text theses/203 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The purpose of this project is to create an inclusive classroom that becomes an environment that students learn in. I am going to be looking at the InTASC standards #1 and #2 and how my teaching aligns with them. I am hoping that by analyzing my teaching and my lessons plans, my planning for an inclusive classroom will become more deliberate and also more of a second nature for me. I am also hoping that by creating this environment, I will see that disruptions in class or other behavioral issues will go down because I am using my lesson plans to work with their needs and skill abilities. I want my teaching to be more of a group lesson instead of finding myself teaching or talking at students. The research supports the need for inclusive classroom but does not touch much on how the effective teaching in the inclusive classroom can lower the disruptions or need for discipline. I am hoping to see that my work in the classroom will have a positive result. I will analyze my lesson plans, use feedback from my university supervisor and my mentor teachers and use self-reflection and journaling to see if I am creating an inclusive environment for the students in my class. I will see how I implement effective teaching styles in my inclusive classroom and how that that affect possible disciplinary issues in the classroom. 6/8/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Joshua Schulze, Donna Pierson action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4224 Building Partnerships with Families through Community Literacy Events Najma Cheema 7/27/2022 Text theses/219 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/28/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Building Partnerships with Families through Community Literacy Events By: Najma Cheema Master of Science: Education MSED: Reading Western Oregon University July, 2022 This professional project describes the development of family literacy nights for our school. My life experience has motivated me to help our ELL students and families. As an ELL student myself I struggled with literacy since I didn’t have access to resources to help me. With my own experience and working as an ELD teacher for one year and assessing our schools needs I quickly realized that there wasn’t enough family engagement or involvement. Our ELL students are some of the most underserved students with low reading scores. Using my experience and research I was able to plan for eight family literacy nights. My goal is to support students with literacy by engaging our families with our school. 7/26/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Chloe Hughes, Rheanna Mathis, Joshua Schulze professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4222 Bridge Curriculum for Middle School STEM Classrooms Zachary Brehm Science and Mathematics Education | Bridge | Bridges | STEM | Curriculum 12/6/2022 Text theses/231 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 03/08/2023, this item is in copyright. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ STEM education is becoming more and more prevalent and relevant. STEM education has grown out of the understanding that life is inherently cross-curricular and interdisciplinary in nature and that education should match. “It is no wonder that many secondary school students complain that school is irrelevant to the larger world. In the real world, we do not wake up in the morning and do social studies for 50 minutes. The adolescent begins to realize that in real life we encounter problems and situations, gather data from all of our resources, and generate solutions. The fragmented school day does not reflect this reality” (Hayes Jacobs, 1989, p. 1). We have known for decades, long before the term STEM was first used, that interdisciplinary education makes sense, as it better prepares students to face the problems that the postsecondary world will throw their way. In essence, the engineering curriculum, and STEM curriculum overall need to prepare students to solve problems, and bridges pose a problem. Experts state: There are more than 617,000 bridges across the United States. Currently, 42% of all bridges are at least 50 years old, and 46,154, or 7.5% of the nation’s bridges, are considered structurally deficient, meaning they are in “poor” condition. Unfortunately, 178 million trips are taken across these structurally deficient bridges every day. (infrastructurereportcard.org, 2021, Bridges) This information comes directly from the American Society of Civil Engineers, and this is one reason why it is important to educate students about bridges and the engineering conundrum they provide. 12/8/2022 Master of Science in Education Joshua Schultze, Stephanie Sutton, Mary Tyree professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4190 An Iditarod Curriculum: the Power of Integration in Learning Jenna Rank Education 6/11/2022 Text theses/184 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ An Iditarod Curriculum: the Power of Integration in Learning 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Reading Joshua Schulze, Randall Ulveland, Kathi Holvey professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4187 Add-on Course Registration System Yilin Li Management Information Systems | Banner | course registration system | DegreeWorks 3/16/2017 Text; Image; StillImage theses/121 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The current course registration system (Banner) has problems with tedious registration flow, insufficient registration information, and a lack of feedback. It costs Western Oregon University students, advisors, and registrar’s office too much unnecessary time, money, and labor. A well designed course registration system can help advisors and the registrar’s office reduce workload, and help students efficiently and accurately select and enroll in their courses. Through the satisfaction survey of the course registration system at Western Oregon University, the interviews of the registrar and the chief information officer, and the experience of the Banner system, people realized that the students using the Banner system must move between multiple web pages to complete the registration process. And the requirement system (DegreeWorks) and the Banner are two separate systems, which does not allow the student to track their progress towards a chosen degree. Moreover, the Banner only provides limited information for students. Western Oregon University needs a new Add-on Course Registration System, which helps students to choose appropriate courses, avoids time conflicts without switching between multiple screens, gets the information of meeting degree requirements, provides a “forecast” number of each course, and offers course recommendation ranking and reviews. After a design is completed, Western Oregon University has two options: the university will build the system, or they have a software company build the system and buy the new system from them. 6/10/2022 Master of Science in Management and Information Systems David Olson, Scot Morse, Tommy Burrell professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4183 Academic Vocabulary & Language Handbook for the Field of Social Studies Gabriela Acevedo-Solis 6/11/2022 Text; Image; StillImage theses/193 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Academic Vocabulary & Language Handbook for the Field of Social Studies 6/8/2022 Master of Science in Education: ESOL Joshua Schulze, Maria Dantas-Whitney, Ken Carano professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4180 A Required Geography Unit in Social Studies Emalee Hauck Curriculum and Instruction | Geography | Social Studies | Social Science curriculum | Oregon social studies curriculum 6/11/2022 Text theses/173 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ A Required Geography Unit in Social Studies 6/7/2022 Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Joshua Schluze, June Morris, Kenneth Carano professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4177 A Modern Take on Research and Teaching Science Andrew Weber Education | Teaching | Science | Research | Best Practice | English Language Learners. 6/11/2022 Text theses/176 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ The following contains the results of a study from my action research project that seeks to better understand how my own teaching practices have changed over the course of a year and my application within the classroom. The study focuses on three research questions: How has my incorporation of culturally responsive pedagogy changed since I started teaching? How does my teaching reflect best practices for high school science? And how has my implementation of inquiry-based learning changed since I started teaching? This research does not seek to evaluate how well I made use of the concepts within these three categories, rather, to better understand how they were and are being utilized over time throughout the student teaching experience of the MAT program. The student teaching practice is meant to be a reflective time of growth and learning within myself and my future. The results showed an increase in the planning, implementation and use of culturally relevant pedagogy, evidence-based practices, and scientific inquiry. Ultimately, however, the conclusion reveals that there is a lot of learning left and to do implementation that I will carry with me into my career as a teacher and educator of youth. 6/7/2022 Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure) Joshua Schulze, Larkin Foley action_research https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4147 Traditional Commerce Meets Big Data- e-commerce Era Has Arrived Dongxue Leng Management Information Systems 3/23/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/3 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ project will compare the different sources for Coach handbag, circular saw and red wine. It allows us to examine the advantages and disadvantages of each source. It is important to understand the process for starting a store on each of these platforms. Each of the platforms has advantages and disadvantages. A comparison of hosted commerce and self hosted commerce allows companies to make an informed choice. Using the Magento platform to demonstrate the building of the main components of an online site, this demo can show inventory, sales, and how to add products. An e-commerce platform like Matengo, provides the resources to customize and host an online store. More and more people would like to choose online shopping. When the market is growing rapidly, companies are supposed to have better opportunities to make money. Traditional stores are typically limited to serving customers within a reasonable driving distance from their stores. Many traditional commercial businesses would like to break out of this situation and move forward with e-commerce to increase sales and profits. Many e-commerce platforms provide services for building online stores, such as Amazon, Ebay and Yahoo. When a business wants to use one of the e-commerce platforms to build an online store, they need to know the conditions and requirements for establishing an online site. In the process of using online store operations, management and payment processes, the business will encounter security risks. Business needs to know how to use online stores to serve their advertising needs, promote products, and manage large amounts of customer data. 3/23/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Anna Mahony professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4146 The New Sharing Economy: How Developing Technologies Enable Dramatic Changes to Our Lives Donglin Yu Management Information Systems | Sharing Economy | Knowledge Management | Geolocation Technology 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/9 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Consumption is an essential part of people's daily lives. With the development of information technology and the popularity of the internet, people's daily consumption behavior is undergoing great change. More and more goods and knowledge individual consumers have are being shared, and the "sharing economy" is becoming a mainstream industry. As the sharing economy becomes more and more popular around the world, a lot of companies try their best to provide products or services within it. There are many opportunities for companies within the sharing economy, as well as many risks. At first, this research project introduces the correct understanding of sharing economy, and presents an integrated overview of what the sharing economy is. Secondly, it focuses on the knowledge management to analyze how most sharing economy companies use this new method promoting their operations. In the third part, in order to research how Uber gets the location information of users, this paper uses Google Maps API to create a simple website. Nextly, it makes an investigation of two new popular sharing economy companies(Airbnb and Uber) to understand the attributes that make them successful, and illustrates how existing mobile services help them provide necessary components in their daily businesses based on their mobile applications. Finally, the paper analyzes the common characteristics of failed companies may provide insight into success focusing on the bike sharing companies in China. 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Paul Disney professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4145 The Mobile Gaming Industry Meets Big Data Huanqing Wu Management Information Systems | Mobile Gaming Industry | Big Data | Knowledge Management 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/10 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Currently, the mobile gaming industry is taking over the video gaming industry. The convenience and universality of mobile devices are rapidly growing the revenue of the mobile gaming industry. With large amounts of players’ data leave both in-game and outside the game, mobile game companies can use techniques of “Big Data” to store and process the data they gathered, and increasing profits and competitive edge by using it. The paper addresses three aspects of using big data in mobile game industry: Taking a look at the types of user’s mobile data that are available to developers. Examining the ways that the collected data can help companies in optimizing the game experience. Precise delivery of material such as targeted advertising may prove to be a good way for mobile gaming companies to manage the data. In other areas of business, leading companies like Amazon, T-Mobile, and Starbucks are using big data, but only a few companies such as Tencent in the mobile gaming industry using big data to improve their business. While the mobile gaming industry is well-developed, there is still room to improve, and when they start using big data, a new era will unfold. 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Paul Disney professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4144 The Future of Analytics in the National Basketball Association Dustin Triano Management Information Systems | Analytics | Basketball | NBA | Technology | Sports Data | Technology in Sports | Future of Basketball 6/14/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/1 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Analytics have become an important part of the NBA and this paper highlights the uses and progressions that have been made. Sports have always kept statistics but the advancements in technology in our world have led to different ways for statistics to be tracked and used to help teams gain a competitive advantage. Sports analytics became popular in 2011 when the film “Moneyball” was released, this movie told the story of the Oakland Athletics’ general manager who used key metrics to build a low budget team that was successful. Other sports franchises began to use the data to their advantage and itchanged the NBAcompletely. The NBA now uses analytics in their business decision-making as well as in decisions made on the court. This paper looks at three main problems that come with the use of analytics: the difficulty of tracking, storing, and sorting the data, the problem of knowing what data to use and how to use it effectively and finally, the problem of people not wanting to, or being slow to, implement the new system. Technology has played a large role in solving the first of the three problems. The use of software and programs has given analytic staff members the ability to record and store data into databases that can easily produce valuable information. Programs such as Second Spectrum, Synergy Sports Technology, and SportVU allow games to be recorded through video and provide hundreds of statistics that are useful to teams. Programming languages such as SQL and R can be used by team staff members who know how to interpret the data and provide documents or figures that can be used by players and coaches to increase their knowledge about certain aspects of the game. The solution of the second problem comes through the acquisition of the analytic staff members by NBA organizations, as they are able to provide useful information to the people who need it by recalling stats from the databases and using them to produce metrics that gives their team knowledge. The final problem is one that is ongoing; when systems change, or new methods are introduced, some people are hesitant to adapt. The use of analytics by NBA teams has been proven to work. The adoption of the use by some teams has given them success and it can be traced back to how the organization uses analytics. This paper shows that the future of the NBA is analytics and it also shows how the game has changed from this use. This paper also explores the possibility of future research that could be done in the field of sports analytics and how it may impact the world of sports. 6/14/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Mark Salisbury, Mitchel Fry professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4143 The Democratization of Artificial Intelligence Dan Li Management Information Systems | AI | Machine Learning | face recognition， training model， statement of problems，technology method 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/11 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project presents a comprehensive overview of the tools and resources available to business to leverage the latest advancements in machine learning. Image classification of machine learning is a new trend for now and the future. Machine learning will continue to be developed more widely and deeper. Based on machine learnings’ development, this project will give a sample of face recognition. Machine Learning services can reach different types of demands for business. For example, how does business get machine learning help from Microsoft Azure. 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4142 Online Grocery and Meal Kit Delivery Services: Disruption for Traditional Grocers and Food Preparation Junyi Zhao Online Grocery | Meal kit delivery | Mockplus 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/6 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ People need to eat. The most common way that people feed themselves is going to the grocery store, and buying some fresh ingredients for one week. They go back home every night to cook those ingredients. Problems include: high cost, food spoilage and waste, cooking difficulties, traveling frequently to the store, and lack of food preparation help. Meal kit delivery services and online groceries can solve these problems. Traditional grocery stores need to make changes. They need a system to help them to improve their service. 3/21/2018 Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Mark Elton professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4141 Mobile Payments in United States: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions Zitong Zhang Management Information Systems 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/4 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Innovation in technology has changed the way individuals fulfill an easier payments method in people’s lives, which is called Mobile Payments. It can be defined as any payment transaction, whether in close or remote proximity, executed on mobile devices or internet payments made through mobile phones. The M-Payments market is potential, as the different trends in business models and technologies shape the M-Payments evolution. Business decision makers may use these insights to develop action plans to seize the M-Payments opportunity. However, some problems remain, especially the adoption of mobile payment in the U.S moved slowly, but is increasing and expanding widely throughout Europe and Asia countries. This project provides an integrated view of improvements to mobile payments in both the U.S. and China, and analyzes the factors that influence the adoption of mobile payment apps in U.S. The author compares different third-party payments to explore the valuable functions, demonstrate new technologies of mobile payments and the integration of mobile payments with e-commerce website and mobile applications that improve transaction efficiency and make it easier to pay. 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Tom L.Burrell professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4140 Introducing Lightweight aPaaS Mobile Applications: WeChat Mini Program Platform Lexin Ning Computer and Systems Architecture 3/19/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/12 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Nowadays, people dislike smartphone and computer applications because of their complex processes. A Platform as a Service (aPaaS) applications is showing its essential value. APaaS is a cloud-based service that offers a development environment for application services for various devices. For example, the famous online video game PUBG (PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS) requires a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) that is better than any MacBook has, so Apple and NVIDIA came up with the idea to run the game in the cloud. NVIDIA provided all the hardware and Apple provided the interfaces the game required[1]. For smartphones, WeChat published the mini program platform to provide a second entrance to applications. This project will use mini programs to introduce aPaaS and analyze the differences between mini programs and native applications. Mini programs are similar to native applications but they do not need to be installed or deleted. Additionally, lower cost and more functionality bring more benefits to small businesses, and highly efficient development is a benefit for developers. Currently, mini programs cannot achieve all the functions of native applications or websites, so a market analysis must be completed before it is used. However, it is possible for the Mini Program platform to become an app supplier, and other app stores fear them occupying the market. All the steps for how to make and use mini programs to improve the business income will be shown. 3/19/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program.) Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Anna Mahony professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4139 Development of Staffless Convenience Stores: How Automation and Intelligent Systems can Transform the Retail Shopping Experience Yue Chen Management Information Systems 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/7 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This research project presents an integrated overview of how the new technologies are altering traditional convenience stores to be an original convenience store, and are providing customers with a different shopping experience. It begins by establishing a definition and introducing three examples of staffless convenience stores, followed by classification of staffless convenience stores by their technologies. Secondly, it states three main problems, which are overhead costs on labor, a different shopping experience, and how technologies work in a staffless store, explaining an integrated overview of staffless convenience stores. In the third part, it analyzes the business components containing target audience, four Ps, and SWOT analysis which are used to do the marketing strategy. Also, it also figures out the feedback from customers who have already shopped in a staffless store and the reasons for their willingness of buying in a staffless store. In the paper, it tests a demonstration about teaching a machine to recognize an image and to show the result. Finally, it uses three examples of staffless convenience stores to illustrate their operation principle with technologies such as facial recognition, Radio-frequency Identification (RFID), e-payment, etc. It makes some comparison between staffless convenience stores and traditional convenience stores with data to demonstrate the benefit of running a staffless convenience store. 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Mark Elton professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4138 Cloud Storage Applications and Cloud Platforms: Analysis, Trends, and Uses Rui Zhang Management Information Systems 3/23/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/2 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ I have been an international student studying five years at Western Oregon University, which is nestled among the hills and rivers. Not only does the campus provides a safe haven and an extremely beautiful study atmosphere, but it also provides an advanced knowledge of science and technology. This assignment is my graduate final project. Before choosing the topic that I would like to research, I asked myself, what habit has made the biggest difference for me in this five years of overseas life and study. The most obvious changes were I gave up flash drive USB and have used to cloud storage, like Google Drive, Apple cloud, and so on. Nowadays, the USB flash drive has been abandoned, but us still needed sometimes for computer-to-computer file transfer at home. Cloud storage especially appeals to those have ever lost important data on a failed or lost the flash drive. Cloud storage is a new substitute for the older storage way. The explosion of cloud storage is all the rage from the small tech companies to the large, wealthy tech giants Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft, and which is one of the most significant trends of this decade. With the rapid development the amount of data, all industry has also become critically dependent on data availability. Nearly everyone is looking forward to accessing their data continuously and quickly from any device system, at any time, from any location. In order to obtain the accurate trend data of the Cloud platform, this professional project analyzes the cloud storage industry market value and development especially Amazon’s AWS (Amazon Web Services)- S3(Amazon Simple Storage Service). The research will explain what is physical implementation back to the cloud. With the cloud storage becoming more and more popular, is cloud storage suitable for all customers? Therefore, this paper will compare their respective performance and prices. It will also create a AWS account and access the AWS S3 cloud storage from a programmer’s standpoint and make a low-level demonstration on my Mac OS operating system. 3/23/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Randy Palmer professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4137 Approaches to Data Visualization for Business Applications and their Importance Xiaoqi Liu Data visualization 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/5 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ With the development of the Internet, people now need to process multitudes of information every day. Organizations process and analyze the data to extract valuable information that guides their operation. Data visualization is an important method for understanding the information. The paper addresses three aspects of data visualization: Data visualization tools provide alternate ways to view data and make it more understandable. Tableau is easy to use. It provides users a strong visualization performance and does not require a coding background. R is an alternative for more complex data visualization and data manipulation, and it can explore data using other methods, such as statistical modelling. Tableau is a software that produces interactive data visualization products; it does not require any coding background and technology knowledge. It is easy to start with, provides strong performance, and displays the visual data in beautifully organized graphics to help users understand and analyze the data. R is an open source programming language and software which provides a strong performance in data manipulation and data visualization; it requires a coding and mathematics background. Although R has a steep learning curve, people would receive significant rewards once they master it. 3/21/2018 Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Tom L. Burrell professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4136 Advancing Business Communications with Real-Time Communications (RTC) Technologies Chenjiong Yu Management Information Systems | Real time communication | Communication Platform | WebRTC 3/21/2018 Text computerscience_studentpubs/8 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This project focuses on the real-time communication (RTC) technologies used in business—instead of legacy communication tools (e.g., email, mobile, etc.) to interact with customers and exchange information between employees. However, businesses do not want to eliminate the old forms of communication; they are more likely to combine old and new forms of communication tools to build a multi-functional communication platform. RTC technology plays a critical role and not only makes real-time chat efficient but also improves the customer experience and employees’ productivity. This project focuses on three areas. Real-time communications (RTC) technologies offer features that overcome many of the weaknesses of common methods of communication. Comparing the features and functions of three RTC platforms Studying business expectations and improvement of current RTC software 3/21/2018 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scot Morse, Randy Palmer professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/4135 A Guide: NoSQL or Relational Database, Which One is Suitable for Your Requirements? Zan Zhang Management Information Systems | NoSQL | MongoDB | RDBMS | Horizontal scalability | Big data 6/13/2017 Text computerscience_studentpubs/13 eng Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 05/31/2023, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Database systems are critical to the operation of organizations. In the long-term, relational databases, using SQL (Structured Query Language) programming, have dominated the database field. Nevertheless, the emergence of the NoSQL database has changed this situation gradually. More and more organizations are considering the NoSQL databases for their operations. Both these two database systems have their advantages and disadvantages. These systems operate on fundamentally different principles and have different characteristics. However, there is no clear guidance for choosing which database type to use in various situations. To solve this problem, this paper examines specific databases, such as NoSQL ( MongoDB) and relational database (Oracle), to compare their properties in different business and technology situations. Conclusions are made based on the present analysis to solve the problems as a guide. 6/13/2017 This project was submitted as part of the requirements for the Masters in Management and Information Systems program. Computer Science David Olson, Scott Morse, John Leadley professional_project https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3795 State Normal School, Chemical Laboratory, 1904 Undetermined Chemical Laboratory | Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) | Science | Science Class A laboratory-style classroom at Oregon State Normal School with students standing by tables. Various sized containers, beakers, and scales are lined up along counters, shelves, and tabletops. Above the image is typed "STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Monmouth, Oregon," and below the image is typed "CHEMICAL LABORATORY." On the back side is handwritten "Standing in right corner - Glen Percival, In foreground with mustache John Bidgood." | Scanned image using the Ebson Expression 10000 XL as a tif image (1200 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 14485, height: 12399); then converted into jpg format 1904 Image; StillImage omeka/624 No Copyright - United States: As of 05/08/2020, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3792 State Normal School, Physics Laboratory, 1904 Undetermined Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) | Physics Laboratory | Science | Training School A classroom with students sitting a two-person desks and several others standing at the front of the classroom. Lab equipment is set up on a few counter-desks at the front of the room and the teacher holds a pointer stick while teaching. Above the image is typed "STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Monmouth, Oregon," and below the image is typed "PHYSICS LABORATORY." | Scanned image using the Ebson Expression 10000 XL as a tif image (1200 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 14171, height: 12428); then converted into jpg format 1904 Image; StillImage omeka/627 No Copyright - United States: As of 05/08/2020, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3791 State Normal School, Ninth Grade Physics Class, 1904 Undetermined Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) | Physics Class | Science | Training School A classroom the students seated at individual desks and one at the chalkboard with working out and assignment with the teachers. Above the image is typed "STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Monmouth, Oregon," and below the image "Physics Class, Ninth Grade." On the backside is handwritten "W.A. Pettys[?] - teacher." | Scanned image using the Ebson Expression 10000 XL as a tif image (1200 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 14514, height: 12428); then converted into jpg format 1904 Image; StillImage omeka/628 No Copyright - United States: As of 05/08/2020, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3723 Science Class Field Trip, 1990s Undetermined Science Class | Students | Western Oregon State College (WOSC) Students posing for a group photograph in front of a van during a field trip for Dr. Ray Broderson's science class. | Digital .jpg, (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height: 1212) 1990s Image; StillImage omeka/656 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/07/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3677 Three Student Stand Near Sundial Undetermined Oregon College of Education (OCE) | Students | Sundial Three female students standing next to the sundial that was located on the lawn to the East of the Old Physical Education building. The sundial was removed to build the Natural Science Building. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1054, height: 1500) 1940~ Image; StillImage omeka/696 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/06/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3647 1800s Science Class Photo Undetermined Class Photo | Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) | Science | Students A science class from the late 1800s posing for a class photo. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height: 1071) 1890~ Image; StillImage omeka/708 No Copyright - United States: As of 05/06/2020, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3639 Campus Elementary Students, 1930s Undetermined Campus Elementary School (CES) | Elementary Children | Instructional Technology Center (ITC) | Oregon Normal School (ONS) | Training School Campus elementary science students working together arounda a table isth micorscopes in the late 1920s-early 1930s. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1456, height: 1500) 1930~ Image; StillImage omeka/716 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/06/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3527 Humanities Building, 1965 Undetermined Bellamy Hall (HSS) | Buildings | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) The Humanities and Social Sciences building, now known as Bellamy Hall, was built in 1964. The building was initially constructed to replace the south wing of Campbell Hall after it was disroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. The building was renamed Bellamy Hall in 2009 in honor of Humanities professor John Bellamy. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height: 1057) 1965 Image; StillImage omeka/770 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/05/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3513 Science Student with Beaker Undetermined Classroom | Science Lab | Students | Western Oregon State College (WOSC) A student in the Natural Science building measuring the weight of a liquid in a science lab class, circa 1980s. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1136) 1980~ Image; StillImage omeka/784 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/05/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3234 Administration and Campus Elementary Buildings Undetermined Buildings | Campus Elementary School (CES) | Instructional Technology Center (ITC) | Monmouth Avenue | Roy E. Lieuallen Administration Building (AD) A view across Monmouth Avenue of the Campus Elementary School (now ITC) and the Administration (Now the Lieuallen) buildings from the roof to the Natural Science building. Students are walking between classes. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height: 1233) 1970~ Image; StillImage omeka/1139 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3196 Katherine Arbuthnot at Desk Undetermined Faculty | Katherine Arbuthnot | Oregon College of Education (OCE) | Oregon Normal School (ONS) | Women of WOU Katherine Arbuthnot began teaching at Oregon Normal School in 1913 as a critic teacher at Monmouth Elementary School of the Training School program. Later in her tenure she was promoted to assistant professor of Social Science and became the head of the Geography department before retiring in 1947. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1252, height: 1500) 1940~ Image; StillImage omeka/1156 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3118 Two Students Next to Natural Science Building Pond Undetermined Natural Science Building | Students Two Students sit next to the Natural Science pond with view of various colorful flowers around them. OldACC.RG.2012.871 - Group Pictures - Students - Misc Photos - 1980s | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1066, height: 1500) 198u Image; StillImage omeka/1647 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/22/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/3077 Old Science Class Undetermined Oregon State Normal School (OSNS) | Science Class | Science Lab | Students The photograph is of a science class in 1896. Male and female students look towards the camera and some look down towards their desks. Throughout the classroom there are scientific instruments. 1896~ Image; StillImage Photograph as a jpg image (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1300, height: 1073) omeka/1667 No Copyright - United States: As of 04/22/2020, Hamersly Library believes this item is free of copyright under the laws of the United States. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2988 Football Players Lunge Towards Each Other During Football Game Undetermined Athletic Field | Athletics | Football | Old PE | Oregon College of Education (OCE) | Sports Two Football players butt heads in a fight for the ball while one OCE player holds one of the opponents by the waist. View of the Old Physical Education Building, and partial view of the Natural Science Building is behind. Caption below reads, "CRUNCH -- Randy Shipley (56) gets a waist-hold on an opposing football player during action earlier this season. Shipley is being assisted on the tackled by two fellow defensive men, one from the front and one from the back." The Lamron, November 13, 1975 1975 Image; StillImage omeka/1723 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/21/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2955 Natural Science Lecture Class Undetermined Classroom | Lecture | Natural Science (NS) | Oregon College of Education (OCE) | Science Class | Students In the Natural Science Building, a professor gives a lecture on evolution to a class of students. 197u Image; StillImage Photograph as a jpg image (600 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 3024, height: 2376) omeka/1768 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/21/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2924 Snowy Bridge and the Administration Building Undetermined Administration Building | Bridges | Natural Science (NS) | Roy E. Lieuallen Administration Building (AD) | Snow on Campus Photograph shows the snow covered bridge located in front of the Natural Science Building. Three people walk across the bridge towards the sidewalk on Monmouth Ave. On one side of the bridge is a small tree covered in snow, and in the background is the Administration Building. Unknown date. 19uu Image; StillImage Photograph as a jpg image (600 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 3192, height: 2232) omeka/1792 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 12/04/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2913 Students in Science Class Undetermined Three students look through microscopes. 19uu Image; StillImage Photograph as a jpg image (1200 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 580, height: 424) omeka/1887 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/28/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2459 Full Landscape View of DeVolder Science Center Borling, Kalea DeVolder Family Science Center Panned view of the west side of the DeVolder Science Center with the Health and Wellness Center to the right and the football practice field in the foreground. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1230 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2458 North Entrance of the DeVolder Family Science Center Borling, Kalea DeVolder Family Science Center North side view of the Devolder Family Science Center with view of the 2013 cornerstone. Photo Courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1000, height:1500) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1231 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2457 DeVolder Family Science Center North Entrance with Stadium in Background Borling, Kalea DeVolder Family Science Center The North side of the DeVolder Family Science Center with the stadium on the right in the background. Taken from parking lot F. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1232 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2456 DeVolder Science Center During Construction Stoddart, Erin Passehl DeVolder Family Science Center View of the west side of the DeVolder Family Science Center in the process the initial construction. Taken from Church St. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:844) 2013 Image; StillImage omeka/1233 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2414 Where the Grove Once Stood, 2018 Borling, Kalea Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | The Old Grove Tall grown trees that were replanted in the area where the original Grove stood with the south entrance of Bellamy Hall (HSS) in the background. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1254 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2411 Trees by the South Entrance of Bellamy Hall Borling, Kalea Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | The Old Grove The trees planted where the Old Grove once stood from the sidewalk with full view of the south side of Bellamy Hall (HSS). Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1257 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/27/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2404 Tennis Courts, Health And Wellness Center, and Devolder Science Center Borling, Kalea DeVolder Family Science Center | Peter Courtney Health and Wellness Center (HWC) | Tennis Courts The tennis courts with the Health and Wellness Center in the background. Partial view of the East wall of the DeVolder Family Science Center. Taken from the sidewalk. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:985) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1264 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2368 South Wall of Humanities and Social Science Building Borling, Kalea Bellamy Hall (HSS) | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) South side of Bellamy Hall with trees on the left planted where the Old Grove would have been. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1280 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2367 People Walk to Class by the Humanities and Social Sciences Building Undetermined Bellamy Hall (HSS) | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | Students Main entrance of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, now Bellamy Hall, from the south sidewalk with Campbell Hall and the Giant Sequoia in the background to the right. Students and faculty walk and bike ride on the sidewalk. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Humanities and Social Science | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1198) 1965-1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1281 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2366 South Side of the Humanities & Social Sciences Undetermined Bellamy Hall (HSS) | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) South side of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, now Bellamy Hall, as viewed from the space that now holds the Natural Science Building. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Humanities and Social Science | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:777) 1965-1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1282 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2364 People Ski Down Hill Next to Humanities and Social Sciences Building Undetermined Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | Snow on Campus Main East Entrance of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building in snow. Students are in front skiing down the slight decline of snow. Old ACC.RG.2012.604: Item 146 | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1229) 1965-1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1284 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2363 Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Southwest entrance Undetermined Bellamy Hall (HSS) | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) Humanities and Social Sciences Building, now renamed Bellamy Hall, as seen from the South Lawn with view of students and faculty walking in and out of the building. Multiple bikes are seen parked to the left of the building. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Humanities and Social Science | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1232) 1965-1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1285 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/26/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2255 Natural Science Alleyway Borling, Kalea Natural Science Building | Old PE Alley way between the Natural Science Building and the Old Physical Education Building. Photo Courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1333 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2254 Front View of the Natural Science Building Borling, Kalea Art on Campus | Natural Science Building | Sculpture Landscape view of the Natural Science Building with view of the bridge, mermaid sculpture, and a few bikes parked next to the sign that reads, "Natural Science" as seen from Monmouth Avenue. Photo courtesy of Western University Archives | Digital .jpg (72 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:989) 2018 Image; StillImage omeka/1334 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2253 Close up Right View of the Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building Right Angle shot of the Natural Science Building with view of the sign that reads, "Natural Science Building" and the bridge. The Columns are in view in the back. Taken on the front lawn. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Science Building | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1184) 19uu Image; StillImage omeka/1335 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2252 Students Walk to Class Past Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building | Students A view of the Natural Science Building in the distance with students walking along the sidewalk. Taken from across Monmouth Avenue. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Natural Science Building | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1044) 1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1336 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2251 Students Walk Across Bridge of Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building | Students The Natural Science building viewed from Monmouth Avenue with the bridge as the center focus. Taken from the front east lawn. Old ACC.RG.2012.604: Item 140 | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1188) 1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1337 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2250 People Relax on East Lawn of Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building | Students Students sitting and relaxing on the lawn by the Natural Science building with two bikes parked on the right side in the photograph. Old ACC.RG.2012.604: Item 139 | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1400, height:1079) 197u Image; StillImage omeka/1338 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2249 Aerial View of Natural Science Building in Construction Undetermined Campbell Hall | Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) | Natural Science Building | The Cottage Aerial View of the campus with the Natural Science Building in progress of being built. The old Physical Education building, Humanities and Social Sciences, Campbell Hall, and the Cottage are in view. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Science Building | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1268) 1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1339 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2248 Lecture Hall Inside of Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building | Students Rows of students talk to each other and look towards their desk as they sit in the lecture hall in the Natural Science Building. Old ACC.RG.2012.604: Item 179 | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1188) 197u Image; StillImage omeka/1340 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/25/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/2247 Elevated View of Natural Science Building Undetermined Natural Science Building Raised view of the Natural Science Building with view of cars parked on the both sides of Monmouth Avenue. Old ACC.RG.2012.601 Photographs/Buildings: Science Building | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1438) 1969 Image; StillImage omeka/1341 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/24/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1998 Edward Fletcher Barrows Memorial Tree Undetermined Edward Fletcher Barrows | maple | Memorials | Professor | sugar maple | tree | Trees on Campus A Sugar Maple memorial tree planted for Edward Fletcher Barrows. Edward Barrows was a Professor of Science from 1932-1957. Barrows passed away in 1991. The tree is located on the south side of the Cottage and behind Campbell Hall. The photograph is of the maple tree located in the center right of the image. The leaves at the top have begun to turn orange. Behind the tree is the Cottage. The plaque beneath the tree reads "In memory of Edward Fletcher Barrows 1900-1991 Professor of Science 1932-1957 Whose habit it was to examine the riddles of life with patience, humor, and vision." 1991~ Image; StillImage Digital photograph as a jpg image (96 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 365, height: 306) omeka/1735 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 04/09/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1960 Erratic Granite Boulder Undetermined Boulder | Granite | Natural Science (NS) This large block of granite is a relic of the glacial period from three million years ago. Many of these erratics were ice-rafted down the Columbia River from floods caused by the break of a glacial dam in Idaho about ten thousand years ago. In 1905, the rock was moved from the west to the campus by wagon. Now the rock is located in the northeast corner of the garden in front of the Natural Science building. 1905 Image; StillImage Digital photograph as a jpg image (96 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 300, height: 225) omeka/1747 Copyright Not Evaluated | https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1896 Our Neighbors Evonuk, Kerrie Kerrie Evonuk | Mixed Media | Natural Science (NS) | Painting Diptych with insects as the subject matter. oil and mixed media on wood. Each panel is 3.5' x 5' Located in the Natural Science building, 2nd floor. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1064) 2001 Image; StillImage omeka/1472 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 06/08/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1895 Sweltering Sauna #1 Evonuk, Kerrie Kerrie Evonuk | Mixed Media | Natural Science (NS) | Painting Close-up painting of flora. oil and mixed media on a 48" x 38" wood panel Located in the Natural Science building, 3rd floor. | Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1138) 2001 Image; StillImage omeka/1473 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 06/08/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1651 Mermaid by Jan Zach Zach, Jan Art | Art on Campus | Dr. Anton Postl | Jan Zach | Monmouth Independence Community Arts Association | Natural Science (NS) | Oregon Arts Commission | Sculpture | Western Foundation Nine-foot tall aluminum statue. Cast aluminum This sculpture was donated by Dr. Anton Postl (WOU Professor Emeritus), the Western Foundation, the Monmouth-Independence Community Arts Association, and the Oregon Arts Commission. It is located in the garden along the east side of the Natural Science building. | The sculpture is in the middle of the image. It is gray and tall. Behind it is a tree and the Natural Science building. Other trees and bushes line the outer edges of the photograph. 1986-06-10 Image; StillImage Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1000, height:1500) omeka/1596 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 06/01/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1621 Untitled, Fish Stained Glass Gardner, Steve DeVolder Science Center | Percent for Art | Art on Campus Five-paneled fish. Stained glass. Located in the DeVolder Science Center. 2015 Image; StillImage Digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) omeka/1601 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/28/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1620 Untitled, Circular Building Glass Gardner, Steve DeVolder Science Center | Glass Art | Percent for Art First and second floor photos. Large, two-story circular stained glass art piece. The glass around the circle transition throughout the rainbow. Stained glass. Located in the DeVolder Science Center. 2015 Image; StillImage digital .jpg (300 dpi, pixel dimensions- width: 1500, height:1000) omeka/1602 Copyright Not Evaluated: As of 05/28/2020, the copyright for this item has not been investigated by Hamersly Library. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ United States--Oregon--Polk County--Monmouth https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1195 Changes in Sport Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes/Beliefs and Behaviors Following a Two-Year Sport Nutrition Education and Life-Skills Intervention among High School Soccer Players Jennifer L. Hughes | Debi Brannan | Bradley Cannon | Amber M. Anthenien sport nutrition | diet behaviors | adolescent | low-income | Latino youth | soccer | sport | obesity prevention Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 11/2/2018 Text fac_pubs/46 Nutrients eng The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a sport nutrition education and life-skills intervention on sport nutrition knowledge (SNK), attitudes/beliefs and dietary behaviors relevant to sport nutrition among high school (HS) soccer players. Three assessments were done over the 2-year intervention (baseline = time 1, end year 1 = time 2, end year 2 = time 3). Participants (n = 217; females = 64%; Latino = 47.5%; 14.9 ± 0.9-year; 46.5% National School Breakfast/Lunch Program) were assigned to an intervention group (IG, n = 153; 9 schools) or comparison group (CG, n = 64; 4 schools) based on geographical location. Differences over time were examined based on group, sex, socioeconomic status (SES) and race/ethnicity. The IG increased SNK scores by ~10% (time 1 = 51.6%; time 3 = 60.9%; p ≤ 0.001), with the greatest change in the female IG vs. CG and no differences in male IG vs. CG. Daily breakfast consumption was 53.7% in both groups. IG players were 3 times more likely (95%CI = 2.59, 7.77) to report trying to eat for performance (IG = 48.7% vs. CG = 30.2%). By time 3, IG players were less likely to report that 'diet met nutritional requirements' (31.6%) compared to CG (47.6%). For IG, the consumption of lunch (≥5-days/week) did not change (92.2⁻93.4%), but declined in the CG (90.6%) (p = 0.04). No other differences by sub-population (race/ethnicity, SES) were observed. Our findings indicate that HS athletes are motivated to learn and improve diet behaviors, and benefit from team-based nutrition interventions. Future interventions should consider delivery of curriculum/experiential learning during a defined training period, with messages reinforced with supports at home, school and athletic settings. 11 22 1 10 Research was funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Grant No. 2013-67001-20418. Health/Exercise Science https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1190 Coptic Christians in an Age of Globalization Eliot Dickinson Coptic Christians | Copts | Michigan Schoolcraft College International Institute 1/1/2018 Text fac_pubs/41 International Agenda eng 1 12 10 17 Political Science https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1168 Recognition Algorithm for Probe Interval 2-Trees Breeann Flesch | Matthew Nabity Probe interval graph | recognition algorithm | 2-tree | linear-time algorithm SCIENCEDOMAIN international 9/5/2016 Text fac_pubs/37 British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science eng Recognition of probe interval graphs has been studied extensively. Recognition algorithms of probe interval graphs can be broken down into two types of problems: partitioned and non-partitioned. A partitioned recognition algorithm includes the probe and nonprobe partition of the vertices as part of the input, where a non-partitioned algorithm does not include the partition. Partitioned probe interval graphs can be recognized in linear-time in the edges, whereas non-partitioned probe interval graphs can be recognized in polynomial-time. Here we present a non-partitioned recognition algorithm for 2-trees, an extension of trees, that are probe interval graphs. We show that this algorithm runs in O(m) time, where m is the number of edges of a 2-tree. Currently there is no algorithm that performs as well for this problem. 4 11 1 18 Mathematics https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1164 Individual Conceptions of Well-Being Predict Psychological and Subjective Well-Being: Beyond the Big Five (Book Chapter) Ethan A McMahan | Maggie D Renken | Andre Kehn | Martina Nitkova well-being | happiness | lay conceptions | hedonics | eudaimonia | personality Nova Science Publishers 1/1/2013 Text fac_pubs/36 eng Lay conceptions of well-being are multidimensional cognitive representations of the nature and experience of well-being and an important component of individuals’ worldview. Previous research indicates that these lay conceptions are composed of both hedonic (i.e., pleasure-focused) and eudaimonic (i.e., virtue- and meaning-focused) dimensions, and the degree to which one conceptualizes well-being in hedonic and eudaimonic terms has been found to be associated with multiple indicators of experienced well-being. Previous research is limited, however, in that it has often defined and operationalized experienced well-being using indicators of subjective well-being (SWB) and has not addressed associations between lay conceptions of well-being and psychological well-being (PWB). Additionally, previous research is further limited in that it has not considered more complex relationships between conceptions of well-being and general personality traits, specifically the Big Five, in predicting well-being. To address these limitations, this chapter presents research examining (1) whether hedonic and eudaimonic dimensions of individual conceptions of well-being predict both PWB and SWB and (2) whether individual conceptions of well- being predict unique variance in PWB and SWB beyond that predicted by the Big Five personality traits. Correlational analyses indicated more numerous and typically more robust associations between eudaimonic dimensions, compared to hedonic dimensions, and both PWB and SWB. Further, individual conceptions of well-being predicted unique variance in several dimensions of PWB and SWB when controlling for the Big Five, with eudaimonic dimensions being positively associated with well-being and hedonic dimensions being negatively associated with well-being. These findings thus complement a growing body of literature suggesting that eudaimonic approaches to well-being may be particularly important for positive psychological functioning. McMahan, E. A., Renken, M. D., Kehn, A., & Nitkova, M. (2013). Individual conceptions of well-being predict psychological and subjective well-being: Beyond the Big Five. In F. Sarracino (Ed.), The Happiness Compass: Theories, Actions, and Perspectives for Well-Being (pp. 3-16). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 16 3 This research was funded in part by a 2011 Research Grant from the Center for Happiness Studies at Seoul National University to Ethan A. McMahan. Psychological Sciences This is the authors' accepted manuscript and may not contain copyediting. Used with permission from the publisher. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1159 Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity Among Students Attending a Midsize Rural University in Oregon Megan Patton-López | Daniel F López-Cevallos | Doris I Cancel-Tirado | Leticia Vazquez food insecurity | college students | rural | Western Oregon University | Oregon Elsevier 1/9/2014 Text fac_pubs/29 Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior eng Objective: To examine the prevalence and identify correlates of food insecurity among students attending a rural university in Oregon. Methods: Cross-sectional non-probability survey of 354 students attending a midsize rural university in Oregon during May 2011. Main outcome was food insecurity measured using the USDA Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. Socioeconomic and demographic variables were included in multivariate logistic regression models. Results: Over half of students (59%) were food insecure at some point during the previous year. Having fair/poor health (OR: 2.08, 95%CI: 1.07 – 4.63), being employed (OR: 1.73, 95%CI: 1.04 – 2.88) and with incomes below $15,000 per year (OR: 2.23, 95% CI: 1.07 – 4.63) was associated with food insecurity. In turn, good academic performance (GPA 3.1 or higher) was inversely associated with food insecurity. Conclusions: Food insecurity seems to be a significant issue for college students. It is necessary to expand research on different campus settings, and further strengthen support systems to increase access to nutritious foods for this population. 3 46 Health and Exercise Science This is the author's peer-reviewed accepted manuscript. The version of record is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.jneb.org/home. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1157 Using Plants to Explore the Nature & Structural Complexity of Life Ava R. Howard plants | characteristics of life | structural complexity | alternative conceptions | application National Association of Biology Teachers 9/1/2014 Text fac_pubs/26 American Biology Teacher eng Use of real specimens brings the study of biology to life. This activity brings easily acquired plant specimens into the classroom to tackle common alternative conceptions regarding life, size, complexity, the nature of science, and plants as multicellular organisms. The activity occurs after a discussion of the characteristics of life and engages students in application of course content and utilization of scientific thinking. It is appropriate for any class in which the nature of life and its structural complexities are addressed and in which teachers want to help students gain familiarity with plants as multicellular organisms. Howard, A. R. (2014, September). Using plants to explore the nature & structural complexity of life. The American Biology Teacher, 77(7), 444-448. doi:10.1525/abt.2014.76.7.5 7 448 444 76 Biology Published as Howard, A. R. (2014, September). Using plants to explore the nature & structural complexity of life. The American Biology Teacher, 77(7), 444-448. doi:10.1525/abt.2014.76.7.5. © 2014 by the Regents of the University of California/National Association of Biology Teachers. Copying and permissions notice: Authorization to copy this content beyond fair use (as specified in Sections 107 and 108 of the U. S. Copyright Law) for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of specific clients, is granted by the Regents of the University of California/on behalf of the National Association of Biology Teachers for libraries and other users, provided that they are registered with and pay the specified fee via Rightslink® or directly with the Copyright Clearance Center. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1121 dctype:Text Making It Work for Everyone: HTML5 and CSS Level 3 for Responsive, Accessible Design on your Library’s Website Stewart Baker web accessibility | universal design This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning on October 03 2014 Taylor & Francis 10/3/2014 Text fac_pubs/9 eng Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author. | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ This article argues that accessibility and universality are essential to good web design. A brief review of library science literature sets the issue of web accessibility in context. The bulk of the article explains the design philosophies of progressive enhancement and responsive web design, and summarizes recent updates to WCAG 2.0, HTML5, CSS Level 3, and WAI-ARIA. The final section of the paper walks readers through the website creation process. The tools and techniques described in the article can be used to create a library website which can be accessed equally by all patrons without sacrificing aesthetics or usability at any level. Baker, S.C. (2014) Making it work for everyone: HTML5 and CSS level 3 for responsive, accessible design on your library's web site. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 8(3-4). doi: 10.1080/1533290X.2014.945825 10.1080/1533290X.2014.945825 44989 136 118 8 Library https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/1118 A History of Science and Society in Oregon: Oregon State University's Extension and Experiment Station Publications Sue Kunda Oregon | History of science | Cultural shifts | Societal changes | Oregon State University | Extension and Experiment Station Communications Oregon Historical Society 1/1/2014 Text fac_pubs/6 Oregon Historical Quarterly eng This publication documents scientific and social change in Oregon through the agricultural lens of the Oregon State University Extension and Experiment Station Communications publications. Kunda, S. (2014). A history of science and society in Oregon: Oregon State University's Extension and Experiment Station publications. Oregon Historical Quarterly, 115(4), 530-549. 4 549 530 115 Library https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/746 Hamid Behmard Interview 2020 Nicholas H Sieber | Ben Thompson | Garak Garza Oral histories | Western Oregon University | Hamid Behmard | Mathematics Oral Interview with the Division Chair of Natural Science and Mathematics Hamid Behmard. Hamid Behmard 1/30/2020 Text; Sound PDF; MP3 oralhistoriesofwou/31 eng 7 p.; 00:13:28 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Hamid Behmard Interview 2020, Interviewed by James Owens, Cee Nicholas H. Sieber, Ben Thompson, Garak Garza, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, January 30, 2020 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/741 Megan Patton-Lopez, Interview 2019 James Owens | Cee Jay Eddie | Morgan Taylor Oral Histories | Western Oregon University Dr. Megan Patton-Lopez, Assistant Professor/ Community Health, Division of Health and Exercise Science, Western Oregon University, passionately discusses her vision for community health throughout the Western Oregon Community. Her priorities focus on assisting lower-income families in the surrounding areas, and directly with the students of Western Oregon University. Megan Patton-Lopez 2/11/2019 Text; Sound PDF; MP3 oralhistoriesofwou/28 eng 7 p.; 00:11:44 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Megan Patton-Lopez, Interviewed by James Owens, Cee Jay Eddie, Morgan Taylor, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, February 11, 2019. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/738 Peter Callero Interview 2018 Antonia Scholerman | Clifton Eddie | Erica Scoggins Oral histories | Western Oregon University | Peter Callero | Sociology In an interview with Dr. Peter Callero, he describes his experiences as a Professor of Sociology here at Western Oregon University. Dr. Callero touches on his role in the beginnings of the Sociology department at WOU in 1985, the first Higher Education faculty strike in Oregon, and a program teaching inmates at the State Penitentiary, the women's correctional facility, and the Oregon State Correctional Institution. With the offer of cookies, Mark Henkles, Professor of Public Policy and Administration and Political Science, unionization emerges as a theme. Additionally Dr. Callero discusses the coming changes to the Sociology Department at Western Oregon University. Peter Callero 10/19/2018 Text; Sound PDF; MP3 oralhistoriesofwou/25 eng 15 p.; 00:15:21 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Peter Callero, interviewed by Antonia Scholerman, Clifton Eddie, and Erica Scoggins, Western Oregon University Oral Histories, Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University, October 19, 2018. https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/156 Bacterial Abundance and Resistance in Ground Beef Varieties Savannah Kumar | Sarah M. Boomer Bacteria | Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Bacteriology | Food Microbiology | Large or Food Animal and Equine Medicine | Microbiology | Pathogenic Microbiology | Public Health Education and Promotion | Ground beef | antibiotic resistance | E. coli | Pseudomonas | food safety | MacConkey I would like to thank the Kenneth M. Walker Undergraduate Research Award for the financial support which provided all culture-based research supplies, antibiotics, and DNA analysis services used for this project. I would also like to thank Western Oregon University for the lab space used to research our topic and Sarah Boomer for the unwavering support and guidance throughout this process. Finally, I would also like to thank Western Oregon University’s Academic Excellence Showcase and The Oregon Academy of Science for the platform on which to share my research. 11/26/2018 Text pure/vol7/iss1/6 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Bacterial Abundance and Resistance in Ground Beef Varieties Raw ground beef purchased at supermarkets across America have one thing in common: they harbor bacteria, some of which are drug resistant and can be detrimental to public health. To understand the impact of farming and processing practices on the quantity of bacteria and drug resistance, organic and regular beef were assessed using MacConkey media. Bacterial colonies were sorted according to lactose utilization, with positive colonies representing fecal E. coli. Lactose negative colonies were further characterized into one of two groups (fecal Hafnia-like or soil Pseudomonas) using a variety of metabolic tests (oxidase, sulfur, indole). Advanced metabolic testing showed that regular beef contained significantly more fecal E. coli-like bacteria, Hafnia-like bacteria and fecal Providencia-like bacteria than organic beef. Soil Pseudomonas was only isolated from regular beef. This procedure was repeated using MacConkey plates containing commonly used agricultural antibacterial drugs to assess the prevalence and types of drug-resistant bacteria. Bacteria resistant to penicillin, sulfamethazine, cefazolin, or ampicillin were found at significantly higher levels on regular beef than organic. Bacteria resistant to more than one of these drugs were only found on regular beef. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ 7 Sarah Boomer Sarah Boomer