Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Utah State University.
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2025
Revealing the Optimal Processing Window In Laser Powder Bed Fusion Stainless Steel 316 Using a Defect Map, Ryan C. Higdon
Calculation of Aerodynamic Surface Sensitivities Using the Adjoint Method in a Subsonic/Supersonic Panel Code, Nathan H. Hoch
Risk Perceptions and Water Governance: Experiences of Irrigation Companies in the Great Salt Lake Basin of Northern Utah, United States, Bailey M. Holdaway
Morphological Correlates of Limaxivory in Contia (Serpentes: Dipsadinae) Compared to Related Taxa Carphophis and Diadophis, Lauren A. Houstoun
Understanding how Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Narrate Their Lived Experience: Memorable Messages of Childhood Cancer Survivors, Bailey Hughlett
Attachment, Emotional Experiencing, and Physiological Response During Couple Interaction, Kyla Iverson
Womanhood, Survival, and the American Revolution: The Correspondence Between John and Abigail Adams and Henry and Lucy Knox, Kristin Jaques
Water Efficient Landscaping at Utah State University: Evaluating the "True" Value of the Landscape Resiliency and Drought Plan, Mary Claire Jennings
Effect of In Vitro Copper, Zinc, Manganese, And Selenium Supplementation on Bovine Granulosa Cell Culture, McKenna Jensen
Modeling for Functional Traits in Bluebunch Wheatgrass Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) High-Throughput Phenotyping, Brittany L. Johnson
Development of Saddlepoint Methodologies for Sparse Sample Multiple Parameter Generalized Linear Models and Correlated Data Scenarios, Christopher Johnson
Migration as Adaptation: Place-Based Vulnerability Near the Drying Great Salt Lake, Dallin Johnson
Measuring Support in Couple Relationships: The Psychometrics Properties of the Couple Support Behavior Questionnaire, Jacqueline Johnson
High-Throughput Phenotyping of Early Generation Small Grains Breeding Lines to Indirectly Select for Grain Yield, Dalton Jones
Dynamics of Rotating 2D Ellipse in Stratified Flow, Anton G. Kadomtsev
Impacts of 4R Nitrogen Management and Water Optimization on Soil Health, Kamaldeep Kamaldeep
Fast Computation of the Friction Stir Welding Process With Model Order Reduction, Joshua Kay
A Laboratory Study on the Hydraulics of Stepped Spillways: Effects of Step Geometry and a Labyrinth Crest, Megh Raj K C
Graph-Based Machine Learning: Higher-Order Interactions, Guided Generation, And Knowledge-Graph Tools, Thomas J. Kerby
Assessing Public Satisfaction and Transportation Choices During Winter Road Maintenance: A Case Study of Utah, Shailendra Khanal
Exploring the Long-Term Impact of Dating and Family Violence on American Indian Youth and Adults: The Role of Belongingness in Moderating Negative Effects, Racheal M. Killgore
Water Conservation Strategies for Growing Ornamental Plants in Utah Landscapes, Jenny L. Koller
Sustainable Planning in Gateway Natural Amenity Region Communities, Kori Ann Kurtzeborn
Optimizing Nutrient Recycling to Achieve Zero–Discharge Management for Controlled Environment Agriculture, Noah James Langenfeld
Climate Prediction as an Adaptive Force-Multiplier: Reasons for Hope in a Rapidly Changing World, Matthew D. LaPlante
The Experience of Latine Parents During COVID-19: Coping, Support, And Wellness, Jazmin Lara
Seasonal and Temporal Influences on Successful Crossing Rates by Ungulates of a North Utah Wildlife Overpass, Blake Ledbetter
A Multi-Method Study of Engineering Students' Perspectives of Summer Industry Internships, Abigail Lehto
A Voice for Unity: The 1947 Freedom Train and Collective Memory of the American Revolution, Joseph Lewis
Influence of Physical Properties of Fat on Product Quality, Shelf-Life and Consumer Acceptance of Chocolate-Coated Products, Audrey Lidgard
Remote Detection of Pest Damage and Tree Health in Tart Cherry, Christina Klara Lilligren
An Evaluation of Using Linked Digital Activity Schedules to Teach Sociodramatic Play, Nicholas Lindgren
Understanding the Impact of Colloidal Calcium Phosphate on the pH Variation in Cheddar Cheese During Early Stages of Aging, Rachel Lindstrom
So Much Cooler Online: Social Media Usage by Agricultural Educators in Secondary SBAE Classrooms, Saydee C. Longhurst
Aerobic Biodegradation of Algae-Derived Bioplastics Under Controlled Composting Conditions, Clayton J. Lords
Unwritten Rules: Black Utahns’ Experience With De Facto Segregation in Utah, 1940-1965, Jasmine Mercedes Lowe
Gone With the Flow: Flow Reduction Coincides With Reduced Metabolism and Standing Stock of Benthic Algae and Macroinvertebrates in Desert Rivers, Chloe E. Lyles
Re-Interpreting Bodies (of Water) in a Rhetorical Climate of Ableism: Designing New "Normals" for Environmental Technical Communication at Bear Lake, Wesley A. Mathis
Population Analysis of Cyanobacteria in Rotating Algal Biofilm Reactors, Eric H. Matthews
Empirical Evaluation of Bayes Error Rate Bounds in Binary Classification, Riley May
The Pharmacology of GPR171 Ligands in the Treatment of Pain: An In Vitro and In Vivo Preclinical Characterization, Max V. McDermott
Enabling Sustainability Transitions for Great Salt Lake: Framing of Public Opinion, Boundary Work, And Policy, Anna McEntire
Veils of Oppression: An Exploration of Paul Fitzsimmons Eve and His Impact on Enslaved Black Women's Lives, Zoe'Swanna K. McGee
Evaluating Cyanotoxins in Surface Water and Aerosols Near Utah Lake, Dylan R. McPeake
Water Use by Irrigated Turfgrass and Connections to Climate and Biophysical Processes, Karem Meza
The Effects of Secondary Students Using Metacognitive Strategies on Reading Comprehension Scores, Georgia Miller
Exploring Biotic and Abiotic Drivers of Ecosystem Properties: The Influence of Waterbirds and Photodegradation on Wetland Ecosystems, Lindsay Miller
Disentangling Factors Contributing to Population Performance of Zion Bighorn Sheep, Ian Montgomery
Temperature Effects on Fruit Doubling and Bloom Prediction in Tart Cherry, Josette M. Moon
Analyzing Microalgae-Bacteria Population Changes in Response to Environmental Parameters for Improved Wastewater Treatment, Amanda M. Moravek
Controllers and Control Insights for a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage Fighter Aircraft, Benjamin C. Moulton
A Systematic Review of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding the Cultural Adaptations, Miriam N. Mukasa
Exploring the Utilization of Benefits and Participation Experiences Among Immigrants and Refugees in WIC Program: A Mixed-Method Study, Melissa Murillo Timoschenco
Efficacy and Social Validity of a Modified Good Behavior Game, Milad Najafichaghabouri
Self-Assessment in Calculus I, Bertha Naa Dei Neequaye
Seeding Rate, Planting Date, and Herbicides for Dormant Seeded Safflower in Utah, Rodney Daniel Nelson
Effects of Plant Biostimulants on Onion Growth and Production Under Greenhouse and Field Conditions, Prakriti Nepal
Challenging Behavior in Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs, Samantha J. Nercesian
Enabling Scalable Camera-Based Streamflow Monitoring With Serverless Cloud Computing, Sajan Neupane
The Effect of Voter Education on Behaviors in Ranked Choice Voting, Ethan G. Olsen
On the Multi-Modal Psychological Experience of Competence in Youth Sport, Liam O'Neil
Caregiver Implemented Standardized to Individualized Behavior Analytic Toilet Training Package for Autistic Preschoolers, Jessica A. Osos
Component Analysis of Interactive Computer Training to Teach Paraprofessionals to Deliver Behavioral Skills Training, Scott V. Page
A Laboratory Study of Local Scour and Driftwood Effects at a Type A Piano Key Weir, Manisha Panthi
Studies in Number Theory: Reciprocity Laws and Fundamental Domains, C. Xavier Parent
Quantifying the Threshold for Fragmentation of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Drops, Aditya Parik
An Optimization Study of Multi-Orifice Synthetic Jets, Rhett T. Parry
A Case Study of Garden-Based STEAM Curriculum on Students’ STEM Career Interests, Michelle Parslow
Conceptions of Climate Change Skepticism: A Phenomenographic Investigation on Perspectives From Climate Scientists and Climate Activists, Candace L. Penrod
The Impact of General and Religious/Spiritual Minority Stressors on LGBTQ Spiritual Health, Adlyn Perez-Figueroa
Analyzing Sedentism in the Built Environment: A Case Study in Archaeological Geophysics at Boundary Village, Uintah County, Utah, Alix Sofie Piven
A Computational Study on Impact Performance of Concrete Barriers for Protecting Transportation Assets, Ashesh Pokhrel
Deterring Gray Zone Activity in a Strategic Flashpoint: U.S. Freedom of Navigation Operations and China’s Maritime Militias, Joseph D. Potter
The Sexual Objectification Experiences of AMAB Non-Binary People, Lee Rosemary Pradell
Out of Core and Adaptive Image Blending Approach for Large Scale Image Mosaics, Marcus Quincy
Creep Rupture Behavior of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Haynes 282 Alloy for Concentrated Solar Power Systems, Farin Khan Raisa
Determining the Structure and Function of Type IV-A Anti-CRISPRs, Olivine Redman
An Ant-Colony Approach to Scheduling Charging Sessions of Electric Vehicle Fleets With Heterogeneous Scheduling Constraints, Derek D. Redmond
Role of Quartz Grain Size and Saturation on Fault Strength and Frictional Healing, Sapana Regmi
The Impact of Absolute Education on Young Voter Turnout, Reagan Roark
Political Violence, Electoral Behavior, and Their Interaction With Identity, Zeeshan Saeed
Pressure Recovery Analysis Downstream of Valves and Meters: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation, Stephen J. Sanders
The Validation of the Patient’s Endorsement of the Biopsychosocial Model of Chronic Pain (PEB) Scale in Young Adults, Mathias M. Sanyer
The Socioecology of Indigenous Archaeological Maize in the Uinta Basin, Utah, Sara Saouma
The Effect of Dietary Protein Source on Gut Health, Spencer Lawson Schow
Novel Horticultural Approaches for Reduced Gravity and Controlled Environment Agriculture, Sarah Elizabeth Schreck
Color Expressions in Euripides’ Ion, Erik Shelley
An Embodied Social Demography for Trans and Nonbinary Workers, Jesse Ezra Shircliff
Beyond the Click: Investigating Mental Models, Targeted Attacks, And Behavioral Interventions Against Clickbait, Ankit Shrestha
Desert Drowning: A Short Story Collection, Steve Shumway
From Feedback to Insight: Using Hierarchical Clustering Analysis to Identify and Analyze Feedback Dimensions in Online Courses, Reagan R. Siggard
Advancing Maize Salinity Tolerance: Insights From Association Mapping, Transcriptomics, And Genomic Prediction, Vishal Singh
Potamogeton Crispus Invasion: Impacts on Native Aquatic Plants and Associated Faunal Habitat, Meghan-Grace Slocombe