Thesis/Senior Projects from 2026
Jacksonian Democracy: Triumph or Tragedy?, Gabe Blumer
The Economic Impact of Grand Forks Airbase on North Dakota Using Input – Output Analysis & VA Mortgage Loan Evaluation, Jack S. Weikum
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2025
Why BIPs Mattered in the Past & Will in the Future, Chase Steinbach
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2023
Associations Between Social Media and Mood, Madison Connors
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2018
Re-interpreting Late Pleistocene mammoth kills : a model for gender roles in a social context, Morgan Amsley-Benzie
The effects of mild traumatic brain injury on distractibility to reading comprehension, Taylor Baumler
The effects of priming on trypophobia prevalence, Rachel Collette Bock
Consumer preferences of acidity levels in drinking water, Dustin Dutchuk
VitaWiPS : vital passive wireless sensing, Cassandra Eerdmans
Examining NoDapl through the lens of social movement and participation theories, Zeinab El-Rewini
Analysis of iridium islands on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite, Joe Kitzman
Local perceptions of learning and improvisation in private music lessons, Matthew Jon Lorenz
Executive functioning strength as a predictor for multitasking performance, Kaitlin M. Reitz
Ambivalent sexism and endorsement of aggression in romantic relationships, Ayla Rubenstein
Layperson scoping study report for production of biodiesel from crop oil, Ellen M. Walstad
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2017
What does Knoephla soup have to do with it : the food culture of North Dakota's McIntosh County German-Russians, Elisabeth Bender
Pharmacological charctherization of a1A-adrenergic receptor attenuation of epileptiform activity in the zero-magnesium mode of epilepsy, Zachary O. Dent
Sports analytics : using logistic regression to explore the determining factors of the NFL, Ethan Doll
Cellular and microdomain distribution of the dopamine transporter phosphorylated on threonine-53, Zachary Gaarder
Classification of a Meteorite found near Colgate, North Dakota, Justin Germann
A comprehensive study of female hockey players use of social media to attract fans and endorsements, Halli Krzyzaniak
Classical and Americanist approaches to human osteology and mortuary archaeology, Alexandra Ptacek
Sorghum grain to products : an exploration of a new process plant opportunity, Trevor Seidel
The craft of oral biography with the stories of Art Grabowski, Talon John Stammen
Examining primary prevention methods and pharmacological interventions in identifying lower risk of coronary heart diease, Melissa Stewart
Subpopulations of dopamine transporters show enrichment in phosphorylation or palmitoylation, Michael Storandt
Regulation of GREM1 and LRP4 in Cd2+ treated kidney cells, Eleanor Swenson
Antigen challenge alters innate behavior and expression of brain histaminergic autoreceptor in mouse model of milk allergy, Lane Vendsel
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2016
Multiple Glaciations on Mars?, Luke David Belanus
Neurophysiological aspects of unmanned aerial vehicle multitasking adaptability, Kyle Bernhardt
The new normal : how the Great Recession changed the world of central banking, Brandon Cole Beyer
Integrin alpha 5 expression in arsenic and cadmium transformed cell lines and the potential link to bladder cancer, Desire'e Marie Enzminger
Characterizing the response of primary human microglia to the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, Jacob Greenmyer
Palmitoylation and raft distribution of the dopamine transporter after neurotoxin exposure, Brett Johnson
Wellness needs survey for residents in a community-housing complex, Sara Johnson
Finding a place in general education classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder, Trista Kirchgesler
The role of BB0447, a fibronectin-binding protein, in the invasion of fibroblasts by Borrelia burgdorferi, Ellen Taylor Kiser
County-level patterns of voter turnout : the case of 2012, Derek LaBrie
An engineering safety analysis of slope failure along the banks of the Red Lake River of Crookston, MN, Carleigh Lider
Creating a link between the past and the public : the goals and roles of public archaeology, Dana Janette McVeigh
Effect of fast decompression on photosynthetic pigments in plants, Emily Meyer
Inequality in North Dakota : an investigation, Colin Mummery
3D and 4D Modeling of Ignimbrite Eruptions, John Eric Sandven
Variation of occludin expression in As3+ and Cd 2+-transformed UROtsa cells and corresponding putative cancer stem cells, Kaylee Scott
Retention analysis on the sororities at the University of North Dakota, Hadley Simonett
Nest attendance patterns of common eiders at Wapusk National Park in northern Manitoba, Tanner Stechmann
Moral foundations theory and ideal romantic partners, Rebecca Topp
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2015
Innovation in robotic space mining through the NASA Robotic Mining Competition, Nicholas Allen
Lateral Migration of the Red River, in the Vicinity of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dylan Babiracki
The relationship between Pinterest use and body dissatisfaction, Krystal Badillo
The galaxy alignment effect : an exploration with the Hubble Space Telescope Frontier Fields, Jaford Connor Burgad
Money and art : financial management of arts organizations, Kristin Canham
Education, oppression, and democracy : a philosophical approach to educational inequity, Ben Davis
Expression of fibronectin in UROtsa (bladder) heterotransplant tumors, Chelsea Ensz
Stress in allied healthcare students, Amy Fitzsimmons
Judgment of fearful faces, Anthony Garnett
An assessment of emotional attachment to mobile devices, Alex J. Holte
Lexical and phonological influences on picture naming in adults, Brianna Jallo
Brine Spill Remediation: Crestwood Pipeline, McKenzie County, North Dakota, Tyson Lee Jeannotte
Worming our way to a potential arthritis therapeutic, Isaac Jensen
Sensory processing and conducive study environments, Katrina Kotta
Effects of a1AAR and a1BAR knockout on anxiety and depression, Erin Krueger
The role of fibronectin binding in Borrelia burgdorferi pathogenesis, Brooke, Lentz
Regolith Erosion at Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park, Connor Lindberg and Jaakko Putkonen
Analysis of secreted SPARC in malignant breast cancer cell lines, Kirsten McCullough
Nest defense and attendance patterns of piping plovers (charadrius melodus) on the upper Missouri River in North Dakota, Leila Mohsenian
The ups and downs of a rather agitated life : (an exploration of M. Gonne), Mary O'Leary
Epigenetic changes associated with amphetamine use in C. elegans, Michelle Patregnani
A vocal autobiography : pedagogical considerations and personal review of beginning through advanced voice lessons, Jacy Walker
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2014
The effects of embryonic and larval cadmium exposure on zebrafish behavior, memory, and physiology, Myranda Beckmann
Short-term memory duration in Ames dwarf mice and wild-type mice, Andrea Lynn Brandt
Analysis of Lacustrine Deposits of Custer Lookout and Leftor Butte, Stark County, North Dakota, Andrea Dove
Magazine image influence, extraversion, and body image in fraternity and non-fraternity college males, Morgan Draxten
Demographic effects on the perceived public stigma of and willingness to seek counseling, Carly Drew
The art of translation from Chinese to English, Kristen Fabin
WISCO oil field special waste landfill : final design report ; for Williams County, North Dakota Section 26 T. 154 N.R. 104 W, Jacob Friesz, Tanner Bryantt, Luke Hanson, and Emily Delaney
Finding inspiration : exploring media and their sources, Julie Gallus
Correlating Behavior of UND undergraduates with polymorphisms in dopaminergic genes, Marlee Helmeke
Annual Erosion of a Small Watershed in the North Dakota Badlands; USA, Erin Hoeft
Expression of the extracellular matrix protein SPARC in breast cell lines, Mary E. Jeno
Speech timing in aphasia, Sarah Grace Kraning
Analytical method for determination of trans-resveratrol and its metabolites, Kari Ann Kusler
Common Core and service learning : college, career, and community ready, Sarah Lawler
Gender orientation, religiosity, and gender norms, Kenneth Michael Thomas McGurran
Bread and circuses : a cultural materialist analysis of the Hunger Games trilogy, Danielle Meyer
Impact of the Afford Care Act on demand for pediatric dental care in North Dakota, Abigail Neff
Analysis and planning of the production of acetaminophen, Jacob Michael Nelson
WISCO special waste landfill : site location northwest 1/4 of section 26, township 154 north, range 104 west, Williams County, North Dakota, Ryan Rasanen, Allison Smrekar, and Paul Jahraus
Behavioral changes associated with thromboxane receptor antagonist, SQ 29,548, treatment in a mouse model, Andrew A. Rebel
Cognitive dissonance reduction in relation to intelligence, Tyler Chad Richter
Gangs and guns : media framing of youth and criminality in Guatemala, Andrea Taborsky
Preparing for tomorrow : digitizing Chester Fritz's daybooks, Brian Tschosik
Thesis/Senior Projects from 2013
Quantification of alkali metals in biomass feedstocks, Tabitha J. Evans
Perceptions of bisexual relationships, Grace Felling
Delay of gratification and delay discounting in children and their parents, Kayla D. Ford
Characterization of echerichia coli Lpp as a plasminogen binding protein, Tammy Gonzalez
Social ramifications of mobile communication : impacts of cellular usage on civility and perceived social capital, James Grossman