Volume XII (2009)
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Table of Contents
UW-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume XIII (2009)
Articles are organized below by UW-L college and department, and then listed alphabetically by undergraduate student author.
Entries appear in the following format: Student Author(s), [Faculty Mentor(s)]–Title.
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College of Business Administration (CBA)
Economics
Beilman, Michael [Anderson]–Microfinances in Rural Ecuador: A Case Study of la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Desarrollo de los Pueblos CODESARROLLO Ltda.
Management
Bhatia, Vinisha [Betton]–Empowering Women: Self-Employed Women’s Association’s Alternative Business Model
Yang, Ger [Betton]–Investigating the Agricultural Techniques Used by the Hmong in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Whisler, Jeanne [Betton, Rivera (Philosophy)]–A Critique of Fair Trade
College of Liberal Studies (CLS)
Art
Vice, Katie [Grant]–Photographic Printing on Non-Traditional Surfaces
Communication Studies
Lessard, Gina [Dickmeyer, S]–Persuasion, Symbols, and Alfajores: A Qualitative Study of Unique Advertising Approaches in Argentina
English
Campfield, Megan [Jessee]–Caged Birds and Subjugated Authority: A Study of the Thematic and Historic Significance of Bird Imagery within the Works of Fanny Fern, Kate Chopin, and Susan Glaspell
Frank, Emily [Crank]–Student-Professor Interactions in Spanish vs. American Classrooms
Nelson, Jaime [Cashion]–You Finished Writing Your Novel—Now What?: Revision, Editors, and Publication
History
Rohr, Stephanie [Hamilton]–The Response of the International Community to the Rwanda Genocide
Modern Languages
Blazek, Kelliann [Lake]–Hispanic Content in Agricultural Publications
Helgesen, Caitlin [Hindson]–Mexican Immigrant Challenges in the United States Public School System: A Case Study of Two Schools
Philosophy
Brown, Michael [Rivera]–A Comparative Study of Aristotle and Edmund Husserl’s Analyses of Time
Taylor, Kristin [Rivera]–Phenomenological Interpretation of Descartes
Psychology
Henze, Elizabeth [Morgan]–Sex Sells: Sexiness and Perceived Competence in Male vs. Female Rock Musicians
Jubert, Thomas [Ngo]–Who Seeks Help? A Global Perspective on Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help: Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the United States
Ratter, Emilie & Riccioli, Cassie [Blumentritt]–If I am a Slut, Then What is He?: A Developmental Analysis of the Sexual Double Standard
Shinners, Erin [Morgan]–Effects of the “What is Beautiful is Good” Stereotype on Perceived Trustworthiness
Sociology & Archaeology
Borland, Kaitlyn [Theler, Arzigian]–An Archaeological Analysis To Determine Seasonality At The Cade 9 Site In Vernon County, Wisconsin
Gutierrez, Shaheen [Lloyd]–The Effects of Trade on Traditional Subsistence Patterns in Eastern Tanzania: The Case of the Masaai
Jagielski, Lauren [McAndrews]–Consumerism in the Late Eighteenth Century: The Treatment of Disposed Tobacco Pipes From the Mount Pleasant Site (46JF215) Jefferson County, West Virginia
Kaercher, Kyra [Anderson]–A Comparison of Ceramics from Uruk and Susa circa 3000 B.C.
Karol, Amy [Arzigian, Anderson]–A Comparative Study of the Swennes Woven Nettle Bag and Weaving Techniques
Rafn, Gregory [Miller]–How to Stay Healthy? An Exploration in Local Attitudes Towards U.S. Health Care Policy
Rich, Jennifer [Arzigian]–A Comparative Study of Human Mortuary Practices and Cultural Change in the Upper Midwest
Schott, Amy [McAndrews]–A Comparison of Iconography from Northwestern Costa Rica and Central Mexico
Thompson, Alex [Gongaware]–Interpreting Kahle’s List of Values: Being Respected, Security, and Self-Fulfillment in Context
Turriff, Emily [Theler]–An Analysis Of Fish Remains From The Krause Site (47Lc41) In La Crosse County, WI
Theatre Arts
Staats, Jonathan [Cherne]–Elder, Grand Guignol: In Living Horror
University Honors Program
Pitel, Julie [Hoskins]–Guatemalan Adoption Policies: Who are they protecting?
College of Science and Health (CSH)
Biology
Symmank, Shane [Strauss]–Nutrient Limitation of Periphyton in Western Wisconsin Streams during Winter Baseflow Months
Fish, Alyssa & Ryan, Nicholas [Downey]–Protein Interaction between Basal Body and Kinetoplast DNA Complex within Trypanosoma brucei
Exercise & Sport Science
Olsen, Kate [Gillette]–Comparing Pre-Competition Carbohydrate Consumption in Female Collegiate Gymnasts to Consumption Recommended By Current Literature
Health Education & Health Promotion
Hoppe, Christina [Jecklin]–Ecotourism in Peru and the Relationship to Community Health: An International Qualitative Research Study
Seger, Erin [Rees]–A Comparison of Cancer Control Organizations in the United States and United Kingdom
Mathematics
Baur, Tyler & Lukes, Dylan [Toribio]–An Evaluation of the IRT Models through Monte Carlo Simulation
Belter, Andy, [Hasenbank, Kosiak]–The Impact of Teaching Algebra with a Focus on Procedural Understanding
Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation
Goodman, Alexandra [Berns]–Teen and Adult Activities Onboard a Cruise Ship
Kirsch, Krysten [Berns, Simpson]–Environmental Philosophies of College Students in Vietnam and the U.S.