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PIPETTE TO PALLET: A JOURNEY FROM ACADEMIA TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(2020-02-28)Philosophers, politicians, and scientists alike have long understood that knowledge and technological advancement play a significant, dynamic role in the wealth of nations. Subsequently, a thirst for innovation is at the ... -
Relationship of Race to Perceived Gender Stereotypes
(2020-02-28)Gender and racial stereotyping are well-documented phenomena that may negatively impact the lives of the stereotyped. However, less is known about how gender stereotypes intersect with the race of the person being ... -
THE EFFECTS OF CORTICOTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE AND VASOPRESSIN STRESS CHALLENGE DURATION OF BLOOD PARAMETERS AND PERFORMANCE IN GROWING BEEF STEERS
(2020-02-28)The objective of this study was to determine the metabolic, hematologic, endocrine, and performance response of beef steers administered different durations of corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) and vasopressin (VP) as ... -
One in Eight: A Grounded Theory Analysis on Communication Surrounding Female Infertility
(2020-02-28)This study presents a grounded theory analysis of semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 10 women who have experienced female factor infertility. The study sought to inquire about participants’ experiences related to ... -
EMERGY FROM COMBINED WASTE STREAMS IN A BEEF PRODUCTION AGROECOSYSTEM
(2020-02-28)Wastewater from hydraulic fracturing (HF) and manure from beef cattle production are two of the largest waste streams in the Texas Panhandle. The objectives of this research were to 1) evaluate the potential of generating ... -
Queen of the Clapback: A Framing Analysis of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Use of Social Media
(2020-02-28)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, commonly known as AOC, quickly became a national public figure when she became the youngest elected Congresswoman in American history. The purpose of this study was to analyze the strategies used ... -
SIGNIFICANCE OF PHOTOPERIOD ON THE FITNESS OF THE SUGARCANE APHID AND APPLICABILITY OF BRIX REFRACTOMETRY AS A POTENTIAL METHOD TO PREDICT AND DETECT RESISTANCE OF SORGHUM
(2020-02-28)Little is known of the biology of the sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner), that became a persistent insect pest of sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, in North America in 2013. Understanding the fitness of ... -
AGE DISTRIBUTION AND SURVIVAL OF COYOTES AND GRAY FOXES IN WESTERN TEXAS
(2020-02-28)The coyote (Canis latrans) is one of the top predators in the state of Texas. They have been able to adapt to urbanization and continue to thrive in the wild. The coyote is also considered a top down keystone species. As ... -
A Great Time to Be a Nerd: A Phenomenological Study of Pop Culture Enthusiasts and Fandom
(2020-02-28)This thesis explores the significance of pop culture and fandom in the lives of local pop culture enthusiasts. Existing fandom studies focus on sports, religion, or politics whereas most media-based pop culture research ... -
Live and carcass production traits for progeny of an F1 USDA Prime - Yield Grade 1 carcass clone sire in comparison with progeny of popular reference sires
(2020-02-28)The cloning of beef carcasses that grade USDA Prime – Yield Grade 1 (P1) has produced a sire that ranked well against high performing bulls from multiple breeds. An F1 (P1 x P1) sire would ideally outperform its high ... -
The Mystery of Memory
(2020-02-28)My body of work comments on the fluidity of memories, and uses water as a metaphor to depict time’s distortion of memories. As we age, we begin to lose the ability to recall certain memories- memories that at one time were ... -
ASSESSING THE SKILLSETS OF ALTERNATIVELY CERTIFIED AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS: A DELPHI STUDY
(2020-02-28)The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine what competencies need to be included in alternative certification programs to best serve the alternatively certified teacher in agricultural science. Chapman’s Model ... -
Roller Coasters, Popcorn, and Funnel Cake: Customer Service in Amusement Parks
(2020-02-28)The prominence of amusement parks has grown over the last several decades. Amusement parks fall into the service-based industry, thus the performance of the employees is even more important as they play a direct role in a ... -
Stakeholder Expectations of County Extension Agents in Texas
(2020-02-28)The purpose of this study was to determine if differences exist in the way stakeholder groups perceive job tasks county extension agents routinely perform. The study also sought to determine the presence or absence of role ... -
THE EFFECT OF DIETARY INTAKE ON COLON CANCER AND WOMEN’S BREAST CANCER MORTALITY RATE
(2020-02-28)Diet has been known to play a key role as a risk factor for chronic diseases. Female breast, and colorectal cancers are the top three cancer types in terms of incidence and are ranked within the top five in terms of ... -
Assessment of Labor Recruitment & Retention Challenges in the Cattle Feeding Industry
(2020-02-28)Labor management in the feedyard industry is a primary concern with beef demand growing and a higher percentage of young adults pursuing college and urban careers rather than rural jobs. In this analysis, several labor ... -
Unconventional Mobile Domiciles
(2020-02-28)ABSTRACT My thesis explores the fascination I have towards unconventional mobile domiciles, or, in other words, non-traditional residences that are also moveable or mobile. My adolescent years were unconventional, as I ... -
Evaluation of dietary additives to improve feedlot cattle health and performance
(2020-02-28)The study objective was to determine the effects of Bacillus subtilis PB6 and/or chromium propionate supplementation on health, performance, serum chemistry and complete blood count variables, and fecal Salmonella spp. ... -
CATTLE GRAZING AND PROFITABILITY IN A DRYLAND WHEAT SORGHUM-FALLOW ROTATION WITH AN EL NINO - LA NINA DECISION VARIABLE
(2020-02-28)The gradual decline of the Ogallala Aquifer has partially led to an overall decrease in the number of irrigated acres within the Texas High Plains. With the decline of sub surface water resources, producers are looking ... -
An Electromagnetic Inverse Problem in the Medical Sciences
(2020-02-28)Most human tissue is heavily comprised of water and ions; which is dispersive of electromagnetic energy. The definitive goal of this research is to make an accurate determination of dielectric constants and conductivity ...
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