ODOCOILEUS HEMIONUS MORTALITY PROFILES AND THE CULTURAL PREDATORY ADAPTATIONS AT ASPEN SHELTER, UTAH

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James T. Anderson and Dr. Joel C. Janetskik, Anthropology Mortality profiles (ages at death) constructed from the faunal analysis of archaeological sites offer unique insights into specific cultural predatory patterns and lifeways of the sites former inhabitants. The products of prey age selection or mortality profiles allow archaeologists to understand strategies of hunting, land use, […]

The Effects of Race and Gender in the Hiring Practicies of Elite Management Consulting Firms

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Christopher L. Pitzak and Professor Lynn England, Sociology Introduction The purpose of my research was essentially to evaluate the effects that race and gender have in the hiring practices of elite management consulting firms. I chose this industry because of the effect it has in today’s business world. Given the fact that management consuting is predominantly […]

Do Perceptive People Have More Satisfied Spouses?

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Kurt L. Olsson and Dr. James M. Harper, Family Life The main objective of this research was to determine if there is a relationship between the level of satisfaction in a marriage and the accuracy with which the individuals could predict their spouses= perceptions. Attributional styles, or patterns, are those perceptual sets that tell us […]

Mountain West IT Economies: Similar but Disparate? A Multi-Faceted Comparison of Utah and Colorado Public IT Markets

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Michael Murff and Dr. Jay Goodliffe, Political Science Escalating in the mid-1970s, two very similar Mountain West economies augmented a dramatic shift from mining and agriculture toward information technology (IT). Both Utah and Colorado took steps to attract computer and software firms in an effort to diversify and develop IT industries. At first glance, Colorado […]

Maternalism Vs. Militarism: Women’s Nonviolent Resistance to Military Rule

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Anne Miner and Dr. Valerie Hudson, Political Science My analysis of women’s nonviolent resistance focused on two historical case studies. The first was the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo who opposed the military regime of 1977 in Argentina. Their nonviolent resistance began in opposition to the disappearance of family members, particularly their children. These […]

Cancer in Families: Uncovering the Effects of Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplants on Family Relationships

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Kati L. Millar and Dr. Susanne F. Olsen, Marriage, Family, and Human Development My primary question when I began my research concerned the relationship of family members during a bone marrow transplant of one of the members. I was specifically interested in how their relationships changed during this time if any change actually occurred. I […]

The Legacy of Holocaust Rescuer Raoul Wallenberg

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Ryan Aiken and Professor Paul Kerry, History My research into the legacy of Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg is far from complete, and now, over nine months after beginning my investigation to accurately document Wallenberg’s heroic efforts to save Hungarian Jews during the last days of WWII, the overall emphasis of my original thesis has been redefined […]

Factors that Influence a Woman’s Choice to Breast-Feed

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Emily Lippincott and Dr. Renata Forste, Sociology Breast-feeding is the healthiest way for a mother to ensure that her newborn child gets the best nutrition possible; in addition, breast milk provides maternal antibodies to the child that are highly effective in preventing disease (2). Hence the slogan “Breast is Best” was created to encourage mothers […]

A Two-Pronged Strategy for Brazilian Domestic Violence Legislation: The Effectiveness of Autonomous Women’s Groups and Feminists in Government

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Jason M. Johnson and Dr. Darren G. Hawkins, Political Science During the 1980s Brazil made unprecedented advancements in the area of domestic violence. It was the first country to open women’s police stations staffed by female police officers and established an executive council where feminists could discuss policies for problems like violence against women. Yet, […]