Freeman, Alissa Kreisleriana and E. T. A. Hoffmann: Literary Influences on the Works of Robert Schumann, Faculty Mentor: Scott Holden, Keyboard Studies Robert Schumann is one of the most renowned composers of the romantic era, but only those who have studied his life realize that he also made enormous contributions to the world of literature. […]
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Cultural Influence in News Media in New Zealand
McInnes, Maren Cultural Influence in News Media in New Zealand Faculty Mentor: Steve Thomsen, Communications Introduction For this project, I looked at cultural media bias in New Zealand. Bias exists at least to some degree in all media—particularly in how stories are framed and which stories are chosen. However, I discovered that media bias is […]
The Rise of the Small Super Donor & the Looming Transformation of Political Influence
Phelps, Dustin The Rise of the Small Super Donor & the Looming Transformation of Political Influence Faculty Mentor: Jay Goodliffe, Political Science Introduction In light of ongoing controversy over Super PACS, I chose to study how small donors might offset the disproportionate influence that the wealthy have traditionally maintained in the American campaign finance system. […]
Geogrid-Reinforcement’s Zone of Influence
Shaun Hilton and W. Spencer Guthrie, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Introduction Geogrid is a polypropylene material manufactured with approximately 1-in. wide openings, called apertures. A triaxial geogrid configuration is illustrated in Figure 1. Geogrid reinforcement is typically positioned beneath and/or within an aggregate base layer in a pavement structure and is designed to […]
From Imposition to Integration: Teotihuacan Influence on Maya Culture, as Evidence by Stela 7 at Piedras Negras
Nuckols, Catherine From Imposition to Integration: Teotihuacan Influence on Maya Culture, as Evidence by Stela 7 at Piedras Negras Faculty Mentor: Allen J. Christenson, Comparative Arts and Letters Introduction This project was inspired by the Maya monument known as Stela 7, from Piedras Negras, Guatemala (shown at right). This stela, or upright stone carving, portrays […]
Large Body Influence in Internal Wave Generation
Austin Maxwell and Julie Crockett, Department of Mechanical Engineering Introduction Internal waves are three dimensional waves that propagate within a stratified fluid. They are able to propagate in all directions within our atmosphere and the oceans which are both stratified fluids of continuously changing densities. Internal waves are much larger than surface waves, having wavelengths […]
The Influence of Crystallographic Constraints on Percolation
Jarrod Lund and Faculty Mentor: Oliver Johnson, Mechanical Engineering Introduction Within polycrystalline materials (e.g. metals and ceramics), grain boundary networks (GBN) influence the effective properties such as diffusion, conductivity, and crack and creep propagation1. In precision applications such as jet engine turbine blades and solid oxide fuel cells, understanding and characterizing GBN are essential for […]
Rediscovering the Mormon Influence on Art of Comics
Baird, Heatherand Trevor Alvord, Harold B. Lee Library The purpose of this project is twofold. First, I wanted to learn more about the influence of Mormonism on the world of Comics and create a way to share this knowledge with the larger Mormon community. Second, I wanted to better understand the culture surrounding Comics in […]
Communication Patterns, Spousal Influence, Relationship Quality, and Genetic Testing in Regards to Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Kaitlynn Wright and Wendy C. Birmingham, Department of Psychology Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancer types in the United States. Having CRC in one’s family history is one of the strongest risk factors for this cancer, suggesting a genetic influence in developing CRC. While this cancer can be deadly, many […]
What personal and demographic characteristics influence the development of compassion fatigue and burnout in emergency department nurses?
Torrie Robinson and Stacie Hunsaker, College of Nursing This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of compassion fatigue and burnout in emergency department (ED) nurses along the Wasatch Front, as well as what influenced these rates. Compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout is a serious issue in the medical field and interferes with the quality […]