Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Utah State University.
Students requesting changes to thesis/dissertation:
Upon final deposit in the Institutional Repository (IR), a thesis/dissertation becomes part of the student’s official academic record. No changes may be made to the thesis or dissertation after it has been approved by the School of Graduate Studies.
A student may submit a request to include an addendum to the completed document. This requires the support of the thesis/dissertation chair and written approval from the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies. The author must submit a written request to the School of Graduate Studies including the proposed addendum and a letter of support from the dissertation chair. The School of Graduate Studies will forward the addendum and approval to the Library, and the addendum will be added to the record in the IR.
2022
Seam Shifted Wake in the Magnus and Non-Magnus Directions, John W. Garrett
Power Approximations for Generalized Linear Mixed Models in R Using Steep Priors on Variance Components, Sydney Geisler
Hidden Mechanisms of Climate Impacts in Western Forests: Integrating Theory and Observation for Climate Adaptation, Sara J. Germain
Development of Late-Heading Orchardgrass Germplasm, Megan Marie Getz
Temperature Dependent Density of States Models and Compiled Data for Radiation Induced Conductivity, Jodie Gillespie
The Latter-Day Saint Home as a Site of Religious Transition, 1890–1930, Cathy Gilmore
Quantification of Hydrologic Response to Forest Disturbance in Western U.S. Watersheds, Sara A. Goeking
Voces: Experiences of Undocumented Latines, José Manuel González Vera
Collaborative Practices of Rural Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program (IPSE) Directors, Elizabeth Susanne Goode Dimond
The Strategy of Metallgesellschaft: A Sophisticated Catallactic Analysis, Janette Goodridge
Dairy Breed, Grass-Birdsfoot Trefoil Mixture, and Pasture Nutrition Effects on Intake, Feed Efficiency, and Grazing Adaptation, Michael Greenland
Dynamical Systems Analysis in Adaptive and Metapopulation Ecology with Applications to Conservation Management, Guenchik Grosklos
'I Try to Take the Whole Family Thing Out of the Picture': How Professionals Navigate Motherhood Bias at Work, Rachael Gulbrandsen
Assessing Socio-Demographic and Urban Form Changes of Sprawl Retrofitting Projects in the United States, Hooman Hadayeghi
The Gambler's Edge - A Theoretical Framework to Trading Securities, Matthew Haines
Applications of Affinity Spaces in English Language Instruction: Writing and Peer Review of Fanfiction Based on Video Games in an Academic English as a Second Language Writing Course, Marta Halaczkiewicz
Measuring SRL Differences During Mathematics with SRL Microanalysis, Aliya Halterman
Who Is More Likely to Be Delinquent in Their Mortgage Payments Among Homeowners? The Role of Financial Literacy, Ellie Donne Hansen
Analysis of Optically Transparent Antennas Designed from Different Transparent Conductors, Rakib Hasan
Bifurcations and Hysteresis in the Dynamics of Small Populations of Spherical Magnets, Peter T. Haugen
Joint Invariants of Primitive Homogenous Spaces, Illia Hayes
Preference Reversals in Delay of Gratification, Jeremy M. Haynes
Efficacy of Conservation Actions for Imperiled Colorado River Fishes in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, Brian D. Healy
The Effect of Species Choice, Seed Mix Composition, and Microtopography on Native Plant Restoration in Great Salt Lake Wetlands, Coryna Hebert
Redefining NBA Basketball Positions Through Visualization and Mega-Cluster Analysis, Alexander L. Hedquist
The Impact of COVID-19 and Telehealth Services on Attrition Rates in Psychotherapy, Rylan B. Hellstern
Insecticide Susceptibility and Resistance Detection in Phlebotomus argentipes Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae), Shawna M. Hennings
Teaching Multicultural Psychology as a Cultural Competence Intervention: An Empirical Evaluation of Course Components, Elizabeth Tish Hicks
Calibration Procedure for DIC Strain Measurements During Vibration-Based Fatigue Testing, Benjamin D. Hill
Soil Genesis Across a Climo-Lithosequence of Western Haleakalā, Maui, Ryan C. Hodges
Bipartisn Bills from Caucus Collaboration: Solutions to Polarized or Non-Polarized Issues?, Kaitlin Holden
The Impacts of Increased Precipitation Intensity on Dryland Ecosystems in the Western United States, Martin C. Holdrege
Rainfall Increases Alpha and Has No Effect on the Beta Diversity of Animal-Dispersed Shrubs in Panama, Rosemary Hopson
Investigating Tourists' Decision Making and Intentions for Outdoor Recreation Participation During Early COVID-19, Prasanna Humagain
Development of a Machine Learning-Based Financial Risk Control System, Zhigang Hu
Formative Assessment in Engineering Education: Exploring Ways to Enhance Students' Learning Achievement, Assad Iqbal
Together, Our Voices Will Strengthen the Weaving: Using Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry to Indigenize Sense of Belonging in Higher Education, Devon S. Isaacs
Comparing Narrative Abilities of Monolingual and Dual-Language Learning Students At-Risk for Language and Literacy Disability, Megan Israelsen-Augenstein
Toddler Internalizing and Externalizing Problem Behaviors and Child Care Provider Mental Health, Danielle M. Jensen Egan
Maternal Effects and Management of Alfalfa Leafcutting Bees, Makenna May Johnson
Syntax Exercises and Their Effect on Computational Thinking, Marina Johnson
Opportunities for Optimal Apple Production Management in Arid Conditions, Sam Johnson
Intra-Operative Language Assessment for Adult Brain Tumor Survivors: A Systematic Review, Carissa Jolley
Finding Relationships Between Physical Properties of Butter and Water Loss, Annalisa Jones
School Resource Officers' Reports of Training and Perceptions of High School Students with Disabilities, Kandace T. Jones
Bugs, Bullets and Birds: Factors Affecting the Health and Survival of Ferruginous Hawk Nestlings in the Intermountain West, Ellis A. Juhlin
Functional Characterization of the Newly Discovered Type V CRISPR-Cas Protein Cas12a2, Dylan J. Keiser
Pesticide-Leaf Interactions and Their Implications for Pesticide Fate Modeling, Ashlie Kinross
Developing a Methane Detector for Aerospace Applications, Michael A. Kirk
A Randomized Controlled Trial on Using Peer-Support Coaching to Improve Adherence to Online Self-Help for College Mental Health, Korena S. Klimczak
Linearized Rigid-Body Static and Dynamic Stability of an Aircraft With a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage, Austin J. Kohler
Children's Mathematical Engagement Based on Their Awareness of Different Coding Toys' Design Features, Joseph S. Kozlowski
Stability, Electronic Structure, and Nonlinear Optical Properties in Clusters and Materials: A Synergistic Experimental-Computational Analysis, Maksim Kulichenko
A Social-Ecological Approach to Understanding the Structure, Function, and Challenges Faced by Fisheries, Chase C. Lamborn
Responsive Technical Education Curriculum: An Exploratory Case Study Approach Toward Understanding Human Skills Alignment, Kari Lamoreaux
Regional Economic Contribution of Crop Insurance Indemnity Payment in the U.S., Hwangwon Lee
Estimating the Effects of Forms of Computer-Based Scaffolding in Problem-Centered STEM Instruction, Mason Reed Lefler
Biodiversity and Foraging Preferences of Bee Communities at Pinnacles National Park Over Time, Abigail M. E. Lehner
River Response to Sediment Supply: The Sand Bed Case, Christina M. Leonard
Global Change Effects on Carbon Cycling in Terrestrial Ecosystems, Guopeng Liang
Using Cytoplasmic Biopsies to Determine Bovine Oocyte Quality, Madison Lindsey
Population Ecology of Spruce-Fir Forests of the Interior West, Katheryn Little
Speed of Small Droplets on Repellent Surfaces, Addison J. Litton
The Association of Military Sexual Harassment/Assault with Suicidal Ideation, Plans, Attempts, and Mortality Among Service Members and Veterans: A Meta-Analysis and Research Study, Whitney S. Livingston
Measuring Changes in Motivation in Response to an Online Repeated Reading Intervention with Self-Monitoring, David N. Longhurst
Evaluation of Hydrograph Separation Techniques with Uncertain End-Member Composition, Eileen Page Lukens
Identifying Self-Regulation Strategies Students Use When Cognitive Load Occurs, Linyu Luo
Factors Affecting United States Geological Survey Irrigation Freshwater Withdrawal Estimates in Utah, J. Levi Manley
Control Development for a Medium-Voltage Three-Phase Unfolding Input-Series-Output-Parallel AC-DC Converter, Mahmoud A. Mansour
Exploring the Effects of Upstream Disturbances on Elbow Meter Performance With Numerical Modeling Applications, Riley D. Manwaring
Passage Probability of Woody Debris Elements and Accumulations at I- and V-Shaped Rock Weirs, Kathryn Margetts
Relativistic, Continuum Drift-Kinetic Capability in the NIMROD Plasma Fluid Code, Tyler Markham
Using Generic Picture Cues to Promote Verbal Initiations During Play, Stephanie L. Mattson
Modeling and Control of Battery Management Systems with High-Frequency AC Link Coupled Multiport Series Resonant Converters for 2nd Life Battery Applications, Brooks Jace Maughan
Implications of Malthus-Boserup Ratcheting for Interpreting the Archaeological Record, Gideon F. Maughan
Dynamic System Discovery with Recursive Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Jarrod Mau
Psychosocial Development in Adolescents With Disabilities: Modification and Evaluation of Measures, Myles Maxey
Spatial-Temporal Responses of Cow Elk to Targeted and Non-Targeted Hunting Risk, Randall McBride
The Rio Virgin: A Turbulent River, Mormon Pioneers, and the Creation of a Landscape 1854-1921, Spencer Wayne McConkie
Reversing the Gaze: Using Indigenous and Western Worldviews to Compare Coverage of Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples in the News Media, Gina McCrackin
Extensions to the Syrjala Test with Eye-Tracking Data Analysis Applications in R, Eric D. McKinney
An Examination of the Golden Ratio in General Education Classrooms, Carrie McLaughlin
Dynamic Contextualization of Learners Within Educational Systems Through a Vygotskian Lens: A Telling Case of Jesus Christ as an Educator, Nathan B. Meidell
Belief, Unbelief, and Rebelief in Santa Claus: A Theory of Cyclical Belief or a Belief Cycle an Introduction, Steven G. Merrell
Required Skills for Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Graduates from the Perspective of ECE Academic Department Heads and ECE Professional Engineers, Mohammad Al Mestiraihi
Advances in Process Understanding and Methods to Support River Temperature Modeling in Large Regulated Systems, Bryce A. Mihalevich
Variability of Thermospheric Zonal Winds Near Dawn and Dusk, Ivana M. Molina
Control Mapping Methodology for Tailless Morphing-Wing Aircraft, Zachary S. Montgomery
A Study of Wings with Constant and Variable Sweep for Aerodynamic Efficiency in Inviscid Flow, Bruno Moorthamers
The Effect of Congressional Committee Assignments on National Park Annual Operating Budget Appropriations, Braden T. Morrill
Kids and Campaigning: The Impact of Child Care as an Approved Campaign Expense on Women's Legislative Candidacy, Matilyn Kay Mortensen
Effects of Providing Novel Feedstuffs to Livestock on Production and Skeletal Muscle Growth, Laura A. Motsinger
The Relationship Between Bird Species Richness and Human Appropriation of Net Primary Productivity, Kaeli Mueller
Yang-Mills Sources in Biconformal Double Field Theory, Davis W. Muhwezi
AI: Capturing Core Processes in the US-China Hegemonic Cycle, Connor Murphy
Spatiotemporal Data Augmentation of MODIS-LANDSAT Water Bodies Using Generative Adversarial Networks, Ashit Neema
Normative Evaluations of Resource Conditions: The Influence of Visitor Characteristics and Implications for Recreation Management in Urban-Proximate Parks, Jordan E. Nesbitt
The Underappreciated Intersection of Science Fiction and Satire, Christopher Nicholson