• Comparing Accuracies of Spatial Interpolation Methods on 1-Minute Ground Magnetometer Readings 

  Campbell, Kathryn Mary (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Geomagnetic disturbances caused by external solar events can create geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) throughout conducting networks of Earth’s surface. GIC can cause disruption that scales from minor to catastrophic. ...

• Student Success Skills: The Effects of a School Counselor Led Intervention on Student Achievement and Social-Emotional Outcomes 

  Harmelink, Katherine Ann (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  The cost of academic failure is unacceptable and represents an immense hurdle in the education system today. Given the known negative outcomes associated with academic failure, new methods for prevention and intervention ...

• Assessment of Watershed Health on Intermittent Watersheds in Southwestern North Dakota 

  Hecker, Garret A. (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Watersheds are complex systems that are influenced by many factors including geomorphology, climate, soil, vegetation, and land management. Due to this complexity, a watershed assessment that evaluates both the riparian ...

• Experimental Investigation of the Temperature Effects on the Behavior of Adhesively-Bonded Dissimilar Materials 

  Helten, Britt (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  The effects of temperature on the fatigue and low velocity impact (LVI) behaviors of adhesively-bonded single-lap joints (SLJs) composed of a pultruded E-glass/polyurethane composite bonded to 5052 aluminum and A36 steel ...

• Nitrogen Fertilizer Timing, Rate, and Source Effects on Corn and Wheat Production in the Red River Valley 

  Hillenbrand, Tracy (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Experiments were conducted in 2015-2016 to determine if yield and protein concentration in corn (Zea mays L.) and hard red spring wheat (HRSW) (Triticum aestivum L.) could be enhanced through different nitrogen (N) fertilizer ...

• Serviceberry: Potential North Dakota Accessions for the Nursery Industry 

  Hinrichsen, Jorden (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt.) is an ornamental Rosaceous shrub producing delicate white flowers that yield fruit similar in appearance and nutrition to blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). Most serviceberry ...

• Strategies for Weed Management in Organic Production Systems in the Northern Great Plains 

  Hogstad, Samantha Kay (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Two field studies were conducted in North Dakota to explore methods to facilitate weed management in organic production systems. No-till farming is gaining popularity in conventional systems; however, organic producers ...

• Genetic Studies of Winter Hardiness in Pisum sativum L. 

  Holdt, Courtney J. (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is valued for its high protein content and symbiotic nitrogen fixation. The use of pea as a green manure and cover crop in rotations has been increasing. Pea is grown as a winter crop but current ...

• Emplacing New Economy Businesses in Small Metropolitan Areas: Examination of Role of Place Constructs 

  Calkins, Mitchell Bryant (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  It is often argued that only large metropolitan areas possess the preconditions for the origination of successful technology companies. However, smaller cities across the country have been successful in developing vibrant ...

• The Reproduction of Hypermasculinity, Misogyny and Rape Culture in Online Video Game Interactions 

  Bullock, Katherine Mary (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Playing video games is a popular past time for many, and the introduction of online gaming allows people of various backgrounds to interact with one another. Yet, it is clear in the wake of incidences such as Gamergate ...

• Maximally Edge-Colored Directed Graph Algebras 

  Brownlee, Erin Ann (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Graph C*-algebras are constructed using projections corresponding to the vertices of the graph, and partial isometries corresponding to the edges of the graph. Here, we use the gauge-invariant uniqueness theorem to first ...

• Glutaraldehyde Removal from Produced Water Using Photolysis and Photocatalysis 

  Hong, Soklida (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Glutaraldehyde (GA) has been used extensively as a biocide in hydraulic fracturing fluids leading to the contamination of the compound in produced water. In this study, the performances of photolysis and photocatalysis for ...

• Context Specific Module Mining from Multiple Co-Expression Graph 

  Hossain, Md Shakhawat (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Gene co-expression networks can be used to associate genes of unknown function with biological processes or to find genes in a specific context, environment responsible for a disease. We provide an overview of methods and ...

• Avoiding the Windshield Wiper Effect: A Survey of Operational Meteorologists on the Uncertainty in Hurricane Track Forecasts and Communication 

  Hyde, James Tupper (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  The first line of defense for the threat of an oncoming hurricane are meteorologists. From their guidance, warnings are drafted and evacuation plans are made ready. This study explores uncertainty that operational ...

• The Need to Move: Exploring Landscape Connectivity through the Eyes of the Northern Leopard Frog 

  Inczauskis, Heather Lynn (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  The northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens) is a species that depends on landscape connectivity to complete its lifecycle. However, due to historic and present anthropogenic landscape changes, this species encounters a variety ...

• Genetic Mapping of Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Streak in Triticale 

  Jayawardana, Malini Anudya (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Bacterial leaf streak (BLS), caused by Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa (Xtu), is an important disease of wheat worldwide. The best way to control this disease in the field is the use of resistant cultivars. Although ...

• The Effects of Herbivory and Vegetation Competition on Seedling Survival and Growth in the Middle Sheyenne River Watershed, North Dakota 

  Johnston, Sarah Braaten (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  There is a concern about the lack of regeneration of riparian hardwood forest communities in the Middle Sheyenne River Watershed of northeastern North Dakota. Natural resource managers and landowners are unsure if herbivory ...

• Recalibration of Soil Potassium Test for Corn in North Dakota 

  Breker, John Steven (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  Corn (Zea mays L.) production has greatly increased in North Dakota since the 1990s; yet, potassium (K) fertilizer recommendations for corn in North Dakota still date from the late 1970s and early 1980s when corn grain ...

• Stories of Hope and Ethnic Identification: A Look at Organ Donation Communication 

  Kavlie, Justin (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ethnic identification and ethnic portrayals in organ donation stories on the attitudes towards organ donation, the intent to register to become an organ donor, and ...

• Electrochemical Method for Characterization and Ranking of Corrosion Inhibitors 

  Kelly, Brett (North Dakota State University, 2017)

  One of the most cost-effective methods in mitigating corrosion effects is through the use of corrosion inhibitors. This work studied the performance of eight organic inhibitors on mild steel substrate through electrochemical ...

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