• Not a character flaw: representing anxiety disorders in young adult fiction 

  Thomas, Nicole (2021-05)

  The Young Adult book category can provide adolescent readers the opportunity to examine and understand aspects of their identities, such as their mental health. Representing anxiety disorders in Young Adult fiction can ...
• The role of DHX36 in the organization of topologically associated domains (TADs) 

  Sandwith, Siara (2021-05)

  Topologically-associated domains (TADs) are areas of highly associated chromatin that contribute to the overall 3D structure of chromatin. TADs are demarked by boundaries enriched with architectural proteins, which ...
• Anatomy and physiology adventures: a creative approach to science teaching 

  Reichelderfer, Sierra (2021-05)

  Throughout my experiences as a both a student and a preservice teacher, I have noticed that students and even educators often view science curriculum as difficult and lacking creativity. However, works like Osmosis Jones ...
• A study of temperature and the bacterial biodegradation of microcystins 

  Kipfer, Isaac (2021-05)

  Increasing water temperatures due to climate warming is increasing the frequency and severity of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Warming promotes toxic cyanobacteria growth over non-toxic strains and increases the rate of ...
• Burnout in criminal justice 

  Jankowski, Camryn (2021-05)

  Research on professional burnout in criminal justice has focused on specific professions or human services more broadly. The paper examines the connections and disparities across professions in criminal justice will ...
• Indiana agriculture: an analysis of glacial and anthropogenic influence on soil quality 

  Humphrey, Sarah (2021-05)

  Agriculture is the foundation of Indiana’s economy, contributing roughly $31.2 billion yearly. Hundreds of thousands of people’s livelihoods in the state depend on the agricultural industry, and that industry is heavily ...
• The structure of "The Turn": where poetry and comedy collide 

  Goze, Grace (2021-05)

  As a poet and a comedian, I have seen poetry and comedy as two genres that are in opposition of one another. Generally speaking, I viewed poetry as a place to reflect upon my anxieties and different forms of loss. ...
• R you ready? 

  Gower, Kristen (2021-05)

  One of the most challenging phonemes to articulate in the English language is /r/. In addition, /r/ is one of the most difficult phonemes to treat due to the complex production of the sound. To aid in the treatment for ...
• Creating educational content for future security professionals 

  Ferguson, Samuel (2021-05)

  The National Cyber League competition can be a Ball State student’s first exposure to the field of cybersecurity. When competing in this competition, students who are new to cybersecurity may struggle to complete required ...
• Address: a script 

  Enlow, Kelsey (2021-05)

  In many creative writing courses short stories are the main focus of the curriculum. This is because they are easier to take through the whole writing process, drafting, critiques, and revisions, in the time that a ...
• Exploring the archival field: an internship at Ball State University's archives and special collections 

  Enk, Claire (2021-05)

  Archives are integral to the field of public history, as they not only preserve documents for researchers to access, but also create digital exhibits and presentations for the public. In order to learn the ins-and-outs ...
• Fashion forward: a creative project of upcycling and donating 

  Clark, Anna (2021-05)

  Fashion upcycling is the idea of restructuring a clothing item into something new to give this item a changed purpose or style. With this creative project, I upcycled clothing from my closet into clothing for young ...
• The effects of moral and pragmatic reasons for diversity on institutional trust and organizational commitment 

  Burton, Bobbie (2021-05)

  This study examined how an organization’s decision to implement a diversity program affects people’s perceptions of that organization. More specifically, is a simple commitment to diversity enough to elicit institutional ...
• An exploration in ambisonic audio 

  Boyd-Ryan, Emma (2021-05)

  Ambisonic audio is an immersive audio format that can be used to enhance the audience’s perception of sound/user experience. In an ambisonic recording the sound sphere (or area recorded accurately) includes the full 360 ...
• The relationship of parental communication and emerging adulthood risky behaviors of binge drinking and vaping 

  Hasser, Audrey (2021-05)

  Past research regarding parental communication and risk-taking behaviors largely focuses on risk-taking behaviors happening during adolescence, more specifically, the focus has largely been on sexual risk-taking behaviors. ...
• Critical care nursing: adult health through critical thinking analysis 

  Bryant, Chad (2019-12)

  Critical thinking has been a major part of nursing since the 1860s because nurses maintain the role of assessing a patient’s health status and making clinical decisions to plan their care according to interventions to ...
• Mindfulness and music: investigating the effect of mindfulness techniques in musical practice 

  Malcom, Chase (2020-12)

  Meditation is a practice that has been important for generations in Eastern cultures, but in recent years it has gained traction in the Western World. Specifically, educators and musicians are utilizing mindfulness, a ...
• A study in swing: communication, dance instruction, and west coast swing 

  Bonarek, Rachel (2020-05)

  West Coast Swing is a unique, improvisational form of partner dancing that’s style and community stands separate from many other forms of partner dance largely due to its variability; its look differs slightly each year ...
• Ripped from the headlines: the success of fictional crime dramas through true crime 

  Tannehill, Jayden (2019-12)

  Fictional crime dramas have been a staple in the entertainment industry for many years. These programs captivate the viewers and have them waiting for the next episode. The utilization of true crime elements might be the ...
• Walls of ink: Indiana U.S. History textbooks on trial 

  Connelly, William (2019-05)

  Textbooks are synonymous with high school. We can all remember being asked to read a textbook, answer questions from a textbook, and "study" a textbook, whatever that means. Textbook centered instruction is at the heart ...

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