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History of 4H clubwork in home economics, Ramsey County, North Dakota, 1928 to 1968
(North Dakota State University, 1970)
Agricultural and homemaking activities for boys and girls in clubs existed as early as 1910 in Ramsey County, North Dakota. The development of 4H clubwork emerged in later years and affected the lives of most rural families ...
Enhancing Natural Capital to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being in Rural Communities in Minnesota
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
This paper explores how green space can aid in improved mental health outcomes for individuals who live in rural communities in greater Minnesota. The mental health landscape across the state is complex and layered, ...
Writing Fires: Writing Instruction, Student Learning Perceptions, and the Importance of Connection in the Age of COVID-19
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it devastating and potentially long-lasting impacts to the world. From economic upheavals, political ramifications, and educational disruptions, COVID-19 has changed the face of many ...
Nostalgia for the 24th Century: How Nerd Billionaires Use Star Trek for Self-Promotion
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
This paper examines how tech industry leaders, who I dub “nerd billionaires,” use references to Star Trek (ST) as a way to connect with the positive impression fans have of its utopian world. I show how they use ST to imply ...
The Prevalence of Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletic Populations and the Effectiveness of Graston Technique as a Patellar Tendinopathy Treatment
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
The purpose of this paper is to examine both the prevalence of patellar tendinopathy (PT) in athletic populations and the effectiveness of Graston Technique® as a treatment for PT. Since PT is a common injury seen among ...
Modal Analysis of Blood Flow in Brain Aneurysms
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
The evolution of blood flow is vital in understanding the pathogenesis of brain aneurysms. Several past studies have shown evidence for a turbulent inflow jet at the aneurysm neck. Although there is a great need for analyzing ...
Understanding the Role of Soils in Decision Making: Urban Agriculture and Septic Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
Rural and urban dwellers frequently face decisions relating to human health. Among these are issues pertaining to water quality, and the availability of safe and nutritious food. Rural septic systems treat household ...
Enumeration of Reduced Words of Length N for Coxeter Groups via BrinkHowlett Automaton
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
The overall goal of this paper is to give a method of computing out how many words of length n there are for any Coxeter group via its Brink-Howlett automaton. [6] [7] To build our automaton, we focus on Coxeter systems ...
A Professional Development Plan for Educators Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Transitioning into Standard Childcare Settings
(North Dakota State University, 2022)
Standard childcare centers are continuing to become more inclusive to individuals of all abilities. Transition plans from specialized services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) often include discharge criteria and a ...
MulchH2O Project Data
(2023)
Polyethylene plastic mulch is widely used in organic horticultural systems to suppress weeds and promote crop performance through optimization of soil temperature and moisture. Unfortunately, disposal of this non-biodegradable ...