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    • 3D Visualization of Geologic Structures 

      Gross, Mallory; Lodge, Robert W.D.; Reynolds, Merilie A. (2021-04)
      An important skill in geology is the ability to visualize spatial relationships of geologic units beneath the Earth. Virtual and physical models allow students to observe and measure geologic structures and visualize their ...
    • Academics and Alcohol Consumption: A Study of College Students 

      Kanyuh, Charlotte (2017-05-12)
      Alcohol consumption is a large part of the social lives of many university students. Prior research examining the relationship between alcohol use and academic performance of students has been inconclusive. This study ...
    • An Age-based Analysis of College-to-Career Path 

      Brisbin, Abra; Larson, Nicolas; Zheng, Chuqi (2018-05)
      A lot of students struggle deciding on their majors and understanding the career paths a specific major is connected to. We are looking to help students make more informed decisions on their choice of major. The question ...
    • Alcohol-related Problems and EEG Correlates of Attention to Alcohol Stimuli 

      Johnson, Paula M.; Fischer, Rachel M.; Fernandez, Lucia Weg; Filtz, Caitlyn A.; Gutsmiedl, Carissa; Badzinski, Hannah M.; Brandt, Alyssa R.; Doyle, Jessica (2014-04)
      In 2010, 18-24 year-olds were the age group with the highest prevalence of binge drinking, and Wisconsin was the state with the highest rate of binge drinking in the U.S. EEG activity in the Beta range (12-35 Hz) is higher ...
    • Am "I" Part of a "We"?: A Study of Inclusive Language and Organizational Identification within Student Organizations 

      Dalton, Maggie; Freeman, Elijah; Keenan, Rachel; Mortenson, Rebecca; Tainter-Paar, Dalton; Sickler, Cameron; Fay, Martha J. (2017-02-20)
      Throughout college, it is critical to be involved in organizations to define oneself, develop relationships, and build resumes. To influence students' involvement, organization leaders need to maximize a sense of community ...
    • Analysis of Lunchtime Waste-Sorting Habits at the University Student Center 

      Kawak, Katrina E.; Fiore, Mark; Clark, Scott K. (2021-04)
      Americans churn out an average of over 7 pounds of trash each day. As landfills reach capacity, it is becoming ever more critical to cultivate effective waste-sorting habits that can reduce waste-stream contamination, ...
    • An analysis of student persistence at Mid-State Technical College 

      Johnson, Michael A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2019)
      This study analyzed student persistence at Mid-State Technical College by first measuring the accuracy of the predictions made by a newly acquired software that uses available student data to predict how likely they are ...
    • Assessing Students' Perceptions of the University Counseling Center : Through Video Presentation 

      Drachenberg, Lindsey; Mattson, Cassidy; Hines, Jarrod (2019-05)
      The present study investigated if student perceptions of university counseling services became more positive after viewing a video where fellow students shared their experiences with counseling services and if the associated ...
    • Better Preparing Undergraduates By Asking and Listening ; Making a Liberal Education a Personally Relevant Education 

      Huggins, Michael; McAlister, Ian (2017-12-07)
      The purpose of this study was to survey 120 students about what they want to learn and what they think would improve the undergraduate experience. Student comments and diversity in interests indicate the desire and need ...
    • Binge Drinking and Electrophysiology of Attention to Alcohol Stimuli 

      Klasek, Samantha N.; Fernandez, Lucia Weg; Engum, Rylee R.; Johnson, Paula M.; Brandt, Alyssa R. (2013-05)
      In 2010, 18-24 year olds were the age group with the highest prevalence of binge drinking and Wisconsin was the state with the highest rate of binge drinking in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
    • Body image perception in athletes versus non-athletes 

      Blum, Megan; Johnson, Beth; Rodgers, Emily (2010-05-07)
      The purpose of this study was to find if there was a relationship when measuring body image perception between athletes and non-athletes.
    • Body image perception in athletes versus non-athletes 

      Rodgers, Emily; Blum, Megan; Johnson, Beth (2010-05-07)
      The purpose of this study was to find if there was a relationship when measuring body image perception between athletes and non-athletes.
    • CAFES Academic Day survey, 2010 

      Julka, Ashley; Trechter, David (2010-11)
      During Academic Day, September 1, 2010, incoming freshmen and transfer students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) were asked to complete a one-page survey to find out:how they found out ...
    • “Can I really do this?”: Understanding the experiences and choice to persist of underrepresented conditionally admitted first-year college students 

      Engelman, Sophia A. (“Can I really do this?”: Understanding the experiences and choice to persist of underrepresented conditionally admitted first-year college students, 2021-08)
      Research lacks insight into how the transition to college affects conditionally admitted college students and what may influence their stress levels, academic performance, or persistence rates. The purpose of this ...
    • Canvas 2.0 : For Students, By Students 

      Menter, Zachary; Bolka, Karen; Petry, Collin; Scamehorn, Stuart (2022-04)
      Canvas 2.0 is a homework planner/organization application that uses data from the university’s Canvas system to help students keep track of their assignments in one simple, organized space. Canvas 2.0 shares some similarities ...
    • Canvas 2.0 : Implementation 

      Scamehorn, Stewart; Petry, Collin; Menter, Zachary; Bolka, Karen (2022-04)
      This project is the second part of a larger project, following up on feedback from students on what they would like to see in an updated Canvas application. The two projects worked on based on feedback were a grade calculator ...
    • Changes in Distress and Iatrogenic Effects while Participating in Longitudinal NSSI Research 

      Dortch, Sierra; Olson, Kristina; Owens, Carley A.; Muehlenkamp, Jennifer J. (2019-05)
      Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the intentional damage to bodily tissues without the intent to the die. NSSI research is necessary because long term NSSI is linked to increased suicidal ideation. Previous literature ...
    • College alcohol use: role of identity in drinking behaviors 

      Pfaff, Devon V. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)
      Colleges across the country are continually working to address problems with partying amongst college students. Research suggests one of the most effective ways to decrease partying behaviors is through interventions that ...
    • College Students and Familial Communication 

      Knutson, Kris; Kuski, Stephanie; Tupy, Sydney; Forsha, Katie; Theodore, Samantha (2017-11-08)
      The purpose of this study is to investigate college students’ perceptions of family communication before and during the transition to college. The study surveyed first-generation and non-firstgeneration undergraduates, ...