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Senior Independent Study Theses from 2024

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Investigating a Potential Relationship between Peroxiredoxin and Ribonucleotide Reductase in Maintaining Genomic Stability, Hieu Nguyen
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Achieving Athletic Excellence: Examining Mental Strategies Collegiate Athletes Use to Reach Peak Performance During Competitions, Anna P. Norby
Department: Psychology

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Quantifying the Acidity of Perfluoroalkyl Acids: A Study of pKa Values and Their Relationship to Chemical Structure and Physicochemical Properties, Ciara O'Connor
Department: Chemistry

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Transmission and Polymorphisms of Culex Flavivirus in Wild-Caught Culex Mosquitoes from Cleveland, Ohio, Otilia Oita
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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If You Give a Mouse a Virus: An Investigation of the Role of the Dorsal Hippocampus in Anxiety-Like Behavior through DREADDs, Hannah Ollech
Department: Neuroscience

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Determining the Role of FMO in the Bacillus niacini Nicotinic Acid Degradation Pathway, Katherine Olson
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Migrants’ Choice of Remittance Channel: What is the Influence of Migrant Social Network?, Thaint Oo
Department: Economics

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Investigating Alternative Redox Partners for Thioredoxin Reductase (Trr1) of S. cerevisiae, Maria Fernanda Ossa Echeverri
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Investigating the Redox-Active Cysteine Residues in the S. cerevisiae Mitochondrial Thioredoxin Trx3, Jenna Grace Owen
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia., Antonia Eva Owens Detwiler
Department: Global and International Studies

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The Effect of Titanium on Catecholamine Enzyme; Tyrosine Hydroxylase Relationship Between Titanium Sources and Parkinson’s Disease, Seth Owens
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Profiling the Secretome of iPSC Cardiomyocytes Using High Resolution-Mass Spectrometry for Leigh Syndrome Biomarker Discovery, Eve Painter
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Norm or Conform? An Analysis of the Social Determinants of Tip Amounts, Eddie Papp
Department: Business Economics

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Policing the Periphery: Identifying the Colonial Dynamic Between French Police & Banlieues, Quinn Parker
Department: French and Francophone Studies

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What do you Rhoda-Mean? A Study of the Photostability and Degradation Kinetics of Two Rhodamines, Rebecca Partee
Department: Chemistry

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The RNA Binding Protein, Nab2, Regulates the Expression of the Extracellular Matrix Binding Domain of Dystroglycan: Implications for Intellectual Disability and Muscular Dystrophy, Allison Paschack
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Comparing Cases of Illegal Mining and Conflict Mineral Extraction in Different Post-Colonial States: Brazil, Venezuela, Ghana, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mike Paskus
Department: Earth Sciences; History

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Toward Understanding How Metal Dyshomeostasis Impacts Dopamine-B-hydroxylase Activity, Mary Payne
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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The Watermelon Knight, Zachary Payne
Department: English

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An Analysis of NFL Concussions: What Causes them and What Influences a Player's Time Off, Joshua Pearson
Department: Mathematics

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The Effects of College Athletics on Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Comparison of Academic Success, Social Wellbeing, and Anxiety between Off-Season, In-Season, and Non-Athletes, Maddie Peek
Department: Psychology

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Effects of Labeling Theory in Specialized Program Placements, Carter Pepa
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Charting the Conversational Cart: A Voice-Driven Adventure into Virtual Assistants for Grocery Shopping, Minh Phan
Department: Computer Science

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Generation of a Mutant Rabbit Muscle Creatine Kinase: A Study of Protein Quaternary Structure and its Implications for Evolution, Alexander Phillips
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Supreme Stereotyping: The Effects of Gender and Race on the Editorial Media's Coverage of Nominees to the United States Supreme Court, Austin Piatt
Department: Political Science

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Music is More Than a Hobby: The Efficacy of Music as a Form of Stress Reduction, Emily Pistorova
Department: Neuroscience

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Coups d’État and Foreign Policy Change: A Multiple Streams Approach, Thomas Pitney
Department: Political Science; French and Francophone Studies

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Equality, Representation, & Legitimacy: A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis of Healthcare, Education, and Civil Rights Legislation in the Ohio Revised Code, Emma Place
Department: Political Science

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"I Ain’t Got No Chains on Me Man. I’m Free!”: Examining Whiteness and the Depictions of Black Community in the Show Snowfall, Joshua Corey Pond
Department: Communication Studies

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A Historical Analysis of State Public School Holocaust Education Mandates in the United States from 1994-2023, Jason Prather
Department: History; Education

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Crossing the Rubicon: Brazilian Water Access from Public Provision to Privatization, Tyler Rak
Department: History; Political Science

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Investigating Activity Loss in an Engineered Monomeric Creatine Kinase through the Lens of a Sponge-derived CK – An Exploration of Quaternary Structure Significance, Willow H. Reddish
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Examining VR and AR Exposure Therapy through Comprehensive Analysis and Innovative Solutions, Haweni Regaa
Department: Computer Science

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« Je cheminerai avec toi » : Le rôle des communautés engagés dans le travail de Service Jésuites aux Refugies, Jennifer Renner
Department: French and Francophone Studies

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Cell on the Run! Boolean Modeling of the Migrating Epithelial Cell and Induction of Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transition by OVOL2 and GRHL2, Ruth Ressler
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Exploring Trauma and Substance Use in Marginalized Emerging Adults Populations Utilizing Coping Mechanisms as a Mediating Variable, Sam Risaliti
Department: Psychology

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Is Voting From Your Dorm the New Norm: Understanding College Students' Preferred Vote Method, Alana Rivas-Scott
Department: Political Science

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What is the Impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on the Productivity and Promotability of an Employee?, Giselle Rivera
Department: Economics; Global and International Studies

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Morphological Descriptions of Freshwater Sponge Spicules from Brown’s Lake and Their Potential as Paleoenvironmental Proxies When Supplemented with Diatom Biostratigraphy, Garrett Ross Robertson
Department: Earth Sciences

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Making the Invisible Visible: How Analysis of the Photodegradation of Cochineal Dyes in Peruvian Textiles Can Preserve Cultural Memory, Fiona Roche
Department: Chemistry; Spanish

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From Co-dependency to Emancipation: A Comparative Feminist Film Theory Analysis of Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, Tanessa Rodriguez
Department: Global Media and Digital Studies

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Metalloporphyrin Derivatives for Photodynamic Therapy: A Comparative Study on the Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Copper(II) TPP-Sesamol and Copper(II) TPP-Zingerone., Rebecca I. Rogovich Champin
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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A Study of Antidepressive Impacts After Dextromethorphan Administration in a Learned Helplessness Rodent Model, Adam Romano
Department: Neuroscience

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A Girl's Girl: Media Analysis of Intersectionality in the Barbie Movie, Lily Romo
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Identity and the Shadow of Charisma: The Gap Between Bureaucracy and Need, Colson Rudd
Department: Sociology and Anthropology

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Victorians and Video Games: Exploring Historical Education Through Video Games in the 1851 Great Exhibition, Adam M. Ryan
Department: History; English

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Etsujin: An Exploration of Gender and Player Choice, Harper Ryan
Department: English

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Exploring the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Africa, Muhammad Moustafa Saadi
Department: Economics

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Narrating Pain Beyond the Binary: Exploring Trans-dimensional Approaches to Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Jae M. Samples
Department: Psychology; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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Building A College Recommender System, Bitania Ketema Samuel
Department: Computer Science

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Reaching for Soft Mangoes: A Collection of Poems on the Exploration of Puerto Rican Identity Through Generations, Liz Santiago
Department: English

"Who's Coming?": An Analysis of External Variables Affecting Sexual Satisfaction & Orgasm in Sexually Active Adults, Rhianna Sarac
Department: Psychology

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Mindful Meals: Navigating Cognitive Dissonance in Attitudes Towards Animals and Dietary Preferences, Courtney Schmitz
Department: Psychology

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Identifying Candidate Loci for Selection in the Antarctic Midge, Belgica antarctica, Jacob Schwartz
Department: Biology

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The Farm: A Screenplay, Laura E. Sevilla
Department: English

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Bickering and Banter: Im/Politeness Theory in Aristophanic and Terentian Comedies, Katherine Shambaugh
Department: Classical Studies

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The Final Frontier of Diplomacy: Analyzing the Intersection of Space Policy and Private Corporations, Holly Shaum
Department: Political Science

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Unraveling the Effects: Examining the Dodd-Frank Act’s Influence on the Quality of Mortgage Lending and Market Dynamics, Mitchel Shelman
Department: Business Economics

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A Rhetorical Analysis of Chinese Netizens' Use of Artistic Expression to Advocate for Social Change in Response to the Chained Woman Case, Kennedy Shelton
Department: Communication Studies; Chinese Studies

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“Shades of Pemberley”: Transformation and Preservation through Adaptations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Emma Shinker
Department: English; History

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Taiwan: Public Diplomacy and Foreign Perception, Elijah W. Shoaf
Department: Global and International Studies; Political Science

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Characterization of Oxidation-Prone Cysteines in Microbial Thioredoxin Reductases, Abigail Showalter
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Exploring the Implications of Design Choices in UI/UX Design, Safal Shrestha
Department: Computer Science

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“What has become of our bodies?”: Butoh as a Mobilizer of Healing, Cultural History, and Dance Accessibility, Gracie D. Shreve
Department: Theatre and Dance

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Abundance and Ecotypes of the Culex pipiens Complex in Carrollton, Ohio, Haidyn O. Shuman
Department: Biology

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The Catalysts of Prosperity: An Exploration of the Impact of Financial Development on Economic Growth in Nepal, Rehann Silvanus
Department: Economics

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Exploring the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence through Approaches of Chatbot Models, Bryson Simpson
Department: Computer Science

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Soak Up the Sun: Exploring the Ability of Quantum Dots to Increase PAR Transmission in Seaman Corporation’s Dura-Grow Greenhouse Film to Improve Plant Growth, Mary E. Sirois
Department: Chemistry

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Bills, Bias, and Labor Market Outcomes: Examining U.S. Transgender Workers’ Economic Experiences During The 2020s Rise of Anti-Transgender Legislation, Vonne Slayden
Department: Economics

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A First-Class Yiddisha Tone: An Investigation of Irving Berlin’s Jewish Novelty Songs, Anya Smith
Department: Music

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A Treacherous and Narrow Path: Examining the Economic Views of Father Charles Coughlin, Connor Smith
Department: History

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Investigating the Role of the RNA-binding Protein Nab2 in Pre-mRNA Splicing in Drosophila melanogaster, Emma Smith
Department: Biology

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Discovering the Most Practical Solution to Cyberbullying: A Study on Eliminating the Negative Impact of Yik Yak’s Anonymity, Kenzie Smith
Department: Communication Studies

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Expanding the Limits of Storytelling: An Imaginative Exploration of the Interpretive Impact of Stories in Entertainment, Art, Media, and Life, Kiera Smith
Department: Global Media and Digital Studies

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Evaluating Effective Components of Educational Environmental Signage for Application at the William J. Robertson Nature Preserve, Oliver Snow
Department: Environmental Studies

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Economics of Animation: Role of the Animation Industry in Promoting Development, David Sokurovi
Department: Economics; Statistical and Data Sciences

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How Does the Introduction of Airbnb Affect the Pricing of Hotels?, Brennan South
Department: Business Economics

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Mobility Assessment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Within Soil Systems, Jameson Sprankle
Department: Chemistry; Geology

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Perceptions in Advertising: An Examination of Body Diversity, Consumer Responses, and Preferences, Rosa Spurgeon
Department: Business Economics

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Sentiments, Emma Staggs
Department: Art and Art History

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Spartan and Elean Relations during the 5th Century BCE: How Elis Challenged Spartan Hegemony in the Peloponnese, Casey Steffen
Department: Classical Studies

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Digital Stimuli in Visual Behavioral Research: Effects, Prevalence, and Development of Alternative Methods, Henry Louis Steinmetz
Department: Biology

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Digital Stimuli in Visual Behavioral Research: Effects, Prevalence, and Development of Alternative Methods, Henry Louis Steinmetz
Department: Biology

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Regulating the Digital Frontier: A Comparative Analysis of Bitcoin Regulatory Policy in El Salvador and the Central African Republic, Earl Steve Stephens III
Department: Political Science

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Toward Demonstrating the Synthetic Utility of 7-substituted-quinolin-2(1H)-ones in Organic Synthesis, Jason R. Stewart
Department: Chemistry

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Internal Gods: A Spiritual Journey, Kyra E. Stief
Department: Art and Art History

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Investigating Physiological Abnormalities Induced by Contaminated Aquatic Sites in Freshwater Fish Across Northeast Ohio, Kyle Stringer
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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An Animation in a Picture: Creating a short animation from a single image using digital image processing methods, Ellie Stroke
Department: Computer Science

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The Association Between Adult ADHD Symptoms and Insecure Attachment Representations, Jack A. Sweeney
Department: Psychology

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Exploring Swarm Behavior for Artistic Rendering: From Abstract Art to Targeted Image Rendition, Aryan Tamrakar
Department: Computer Science

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The Coevolution of Humankind and Lake Erie – Past, Present, and Future Interactions, Natalie Tanner
Department: Earth Sciences; Sociology and Anthropology

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Religious Trauma and Identity: The Importance of Community, Emma Teichert
Department: Religious Studies

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Cytotoxicity of Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers on Staphylococcus Aureus, Makeda Tekelmichael
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cytotoxicity of Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers on Staphylococcus Aureus Cells, Makeda Tekelmichael
Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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“Should I Stay or Should I Go”: How Spain’s Religious Minorities Were Able to Survive in the Early Modern Period, Ryan C. Tepperman
Department: Religious Studies; Spanish

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Do Instances of Fan Racism in Games Impact the Representation and Earnings of Black Players Compared to Statistically Similar White Players in the Top European Soccer Leagues?, Endrias Tesfaye
Department: Economics

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What is the Impact of Marital Status on Women’s Labor Force Participation in Ethiopia?, Simon Tesfaye
Department: Economics

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On Thinning Ice: A Geoscientific Perspective on the Politics of Resource Exploration in a Changing Arctic, Athena Tharenos
Department: Earth Sciences

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In Balance with This Life, This Death: An Analysis of the Evil of Death and the Ways in Which Death Leads to Meaning, Gabriel Thomas
Department: Philosophy

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Neuroscience and Public Health: Exploring the Neuroscience of Motivation and Consumption as a Tool for Developing Food Desert Interventions, Tyara Thompson
Department: Neuroscience