NDSU Student Research & Scholarship: Recent submissions

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    • How Can Declining Rural Communities in North Dakota Be Saved? 

      Seamands, Sydney (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      Rural North Dakota has become somewhat of an abandoned land. There are dozens of small communities, with major service gaps and unsustainable populations. With the death of each rural town, the state loses pieces of its ...

    • Designing a Holistic Environment for Athletic Performance 

      Naranjo Mata, Sofia (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      The goal of this research is to recenter the needs of the athlete when it comes to the design of training facilities and question how this form of architecture can be optimized. To continue to increase the effectiveness ...

    • Enability: Enabling the Disabled 

      Krenik, Piper (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      Currently, in architecture there is a lack of urgency to design for inclusivity. There are guidelines put forward to create accessible buildings, but these guidelines are the minimum. The ADA guidelines, in general, ...

    • Versatile Venue: How Can the Acoustics of a Space Be Optimized for Varied Performances? 

      Freborg, Derek (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      What are the ideal parameters for designing a concert hall, and how can these be integrated into a versatile venue? This is the main goal this research report aims to solve. Case studies, literature, and simulation ...

    • Sustainable Design & Ecotourism: A Manual on Sustainable Design Methods and Ecotourism Practices on the North Shore 

      Madson, Luke (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      The Minnesota North Shore boasts vast natural beauty, a plethora of recreational activities, and a thriving tourism industry. In order to protect the North Shore’s natural scenery and tourism industry, sustainability and ...

    • Rise of Melatonin Supplementation: Results, Side Effects, and Concerns 

      Ensign, Lora (North Dakota State University, 2024)
      This paper explores the rising interest in melatonin supplements, highlighting their potential benefits for sleep quality amongst concerns about safety and regulation. While melatonin naturally regulates sleep-wake cycles, ...

    • Design Study of Catholic Church Architectural Form and Material Costs 

      Rivard, Jeremy (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      The architecture of Catholic churches has an intrinsic connection with the liturgy, theology, and tradition of the Church. Creating sacred spaces to engage in the worship of God has been an essential part of Catholic ...

    • An Investigation of the Performance of Natatorium Systems 

      Craven, Jakob (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      The air quality in an aquatic facility should be the number one priority when it comes to designing these buildings. The aim of this research is to investigate how we can design a natatorium that efficiently circulates ...

    • Phytoremediation: Plant vs Filter: A Nature-Based Solution Against Poor Air Quality 

      Gonzalez, Ivan (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      With an increasing number of wildfire events occurring year after year in California, one of the challenges many cities face today is the exposure to smoke produced by fires that spread faster and burn more intensely. This ...

    • Smart City Modeling: Using GIS Capabilities for Urban Areas 

      Crawford, Zachary (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      This research aims to show the capabilities of smart city modeling using GIS and other accessible information to provide accuracy and precision. Through this data collection, architects and urban planners can strategically ...

    • Cross-Cultural Ties for Craftsmanship in Construction 

      Reller, Reed (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      Construction methods have continued to change over time. These changes have caused the structure of our homes to become simplified in many aspects. This research project aims to analyze this change to identify its ...

    • 24/7 Stadiums: Their Impact on Surrounding Communities 

      Becker, Chase (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      The purpose of this thesis is to provide a clear look into the impact of the theory of 24/7 stadiums on communites. With that, this theis will in turn show how the stadium can be used at all times of the day instead of ...

    • Noachian-Hesperian Boundary: A Potential Pivotal Moment for Mars’ Magnetosphere 

      Schirrick, Benjamin (North Dakota State University, 2023)
      A magnetosphere is a region that is essential for an atmosphere and the potential of life, so what happened to Mars’ ? This poster will examine a section of Mars’ geologic history that may house the answer. The Noachian ...

    • Research Upon Airline Passenger Experience 

      Dang, Ly Truong Phuc (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      Aviation has a rich and long history. The industry has evolved increasingly over the year to accommodate technological advancement. However, along the way, the human part of it has been removed from the conversation. ...

    • Efficacy of Modular Design in Healthcare 

      Heckmann, Daniel T. (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      Modular design has become an industry leading philosophy for the future of community-based health services. Modular applied as a design principle subdivides a construction system into independently fabricated units, ...

    • Spatial Ability Reasoning: The Strengths and Weaknesses Between Virtual Reality and Paper Pencil Testing 

      Llapa, John (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      In the United States, many high schoolers are frustrated about sitting through boring classes and not understanding their classes. This research project aims to explore a potential solution to these problems through the ...

    • Adapting Green: A Step by Step Methodology for Integrating LEED and WELL Standards Into Adaptive Reuse Projects 

      Trosen, Tanner (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      LEED is the most widely used green building system in the world. LEED provides tools that clearly lay out the sustainable criteria for a building project. LEED is being implemented more and more every day, as is shown by ...

    • Detention Surveillance: A Closer Look Into What Makes a Secure Prison 

      Kubischta, Makala (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      This research will look into case studies to determine what types of floor plans have the best security and safety elements for a prison. By using simulation software, a conclusion can be made for which prison is the ...

    • The Methodology of Calculating the Carbon Footprint of a Building 

      Kane, Kaitlyn (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      The thesis research topic I chose is the methodology of calculating the carbon footprint of a building. I chose this topic because I care a lot about our environment and sustaining it. How can I take a site and not wipe ...

    • Research of Sandy Hook Elementary, the New and Improved 

      Krutsinger, Brooke (North Dakota State University, 2022)
      School safety has been a part of the political discussion all over the world about both large scale (a country) and small (a city). According to US News, for the school year 2020-2021 alone, there were a total of 93 schools ...