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Biological Sciences Thesis & Dissertation Archive

2029-2020  |  2019-2010   2009-2000  1999-1990  1989-1980  1979-1970   1969-1965

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The Department of Biological Sciences at Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is committed to communicating the relevance of our research to the public, research sponsors and collaborators, and commercial partners. This archive includes the novel research produced by our students as they pursued their graduate education and includes Master Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by the authors. All persons copying this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by each author's copyright. In most cases, these works may not be reposted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.

2029-2020: 22 with 2 Ph.D., 2 D.A., and 18 M.S.

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Author Title Degree Electronic Submission OR Call Number
Stokes, Dallin Proof of Principle for Twin Prime Editing in Plasmodium falciparum M.S., Biology  
Falahati, Fatemeh Regulatory Roles of the Tumor Suppressors Hypermethylated in Cancer 1 (Hic1) and Hypermethylated in Cancer 2 (Hic2) in Wnt Signaling During Neural-Crest Development M.S., Biology  
Burger, Joshua Adaptive Evolution of Bacteriophage Cyclic Oligonucleotide Sequestering Genes Insights into the Phage-host Coevolution Arms Race M.S., Biology
Hinders, Anthony Playing for Both Teams: Molecular Mechanisms of Sex Change in the Bluebanded Goby M.S., Biology  
Christen, Eric Impact of Soil Amendments Targeting Roadside Revegitation on the Soil Microbiome M.S., Microbiology
Clemons (Roop), Spencer Intraspacific Variation in a Widespread, Cold Desert Shrub: An Ecophysiological Exploration of Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush) Ph.D., Biology
Zambie, Adam Stream Habit Extent and Hybridization Influence Levels of Genetic Diversity in Redband Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri) Populations M.S., Biology
Githuku, Eva Targeted for a Reason: CRISPR Protospacer Location Reflects Evolutionary Strategy M.S., Microbiology
Thapa, Soni Ecophysiology of Thermophilic Bacterial Endospores in Deep Marine Sediments M.S., Microbiology
Macaluso, Mikayla Investigating Masp1 Proteolytic Function in Ectodermal Patterning M.S., Biology
Jenkins, Xavier Evolution Assembly of Crown Reptile Anatomy Throughout the Paleozoic M.S., Biology  
Acharya, Sajal Functional Analysis of Streptococcus pneumoniae Phosphoglucomutase M.S., Microbiology
Harris, Treyton Revealing Concealed Traits of Big Sagebrush M.S., Biology
Bilbrey, Evan Quantifying Patterns of Dissolved Organic Carbon and the Influence of Stream Network Connectivity on Export Form Semi-arid Intermittent Watershed M.S., Biology
Rufo, Kyle Assessment of Genetic Introgression in Native Redband Trout Populations in Desert Watershed M.S., Biology
Thomas, Henry The First Geiklid Dicynodont from Late Permian Zambia and the Evolution of Ornamented Dicynodonts M.S., Biology
Call, Jessica Understanding our Beneficial Neighbors: Bat Ecology of Southeastern Idaho M.S., Biology
Young, Austin Changes in Bird Use of a Cold Desert Stopover Site M.S., Biology
Trawick, Danielle Effects of CO2, Climate, and Nitrogen on Water Use Efficiency in the Sagebrush Steppe M.S., Biology
Opoku, Reuben Calcium and Magnesium Impact on Streptococcus pneumoniae Growth, Capsule Production & Biofilm Formation M.S., Microbiology
Brooks, Jeremy An Investigation of Reciprocal Linkages Across a Mosaic Stream-riparian Ecosystem in Northern Yellowstone National Park Ph.D., Biology
Kantack, Carson Competition Between Basin Big Sagebrush Seedlings and Invasive Cheatgrass M.S., Biology
Maneely, Mikaela Dynamics & Variation of Leaf Water Isotopes in Two Tree Species of Differing Water Management Strategies M.S., Biology
Stephenson, Zane Instream Vediography of Stream-dwelling Bull Trout Identifies Spatial and Temporal Ranges of Resource Exploitation M.S., Biology
Rasmussen, Ashelee Drawing as a Science Process Tool: Designing and Implementing Drawing Methods to Support Learning, Observation, and Communication of Life Science Ph.D., Biology
Mangum, Brittany Extracellular Proteins from a Novel Serratia Capable of Killing M.S., Biology
Hallbert, Tyson Ecological & Bioenergetic Components of Suitable Habitat for Drift-feeding Fishes Ph.D., Biology
Brockway, Sarah Functional Roles of SCN2A Variants in Patients with Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy M.S., Biology
Adhikari, Ujjwal Asbestos Exposure Alters the Inflammation Response in an Acute Exposure Model M.S., Microbiology
Finley, Sawyer An Investigation of Benthic Macroinvertebrates and the Role of Network Complexity in Sustaining Diversity in a Wilderness River M.S., Biology
Wooding, Alexander Coping with Thermal Stress: Physiologically Plastic Responses of Free-Living Columbia River Redband Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri) M.S., Biology
Smith, Brandy Genetic and Morphometric of Castostomid Fishes Show Complex Patterns of Divergence Across Watersheds M.S., Biology
Miller, Justin Changes in Hydrological Conditions Drive Change in DOM Quality & DOC in an Intermittent Headwater Stream Across a Seasonal Flow Recession M.S., Biology
Kay, Camdon The Role of Harvester Ants in Post-fire Sagebrush Steppe Recovery Through Trophic Interactions & Ecosystem Engineering M.S., Biology
Jablonski, Gabrielle Undergraduate Biology Majors' Scientific-linked Identity Work During Participation in Primary Lecture Critique M.S., Biology
Gauthier, Kevin Local Conditions and Upstream Inputs Structure the Metabolism of Small Urban Stream  M.S., Biology
Faurot, Laurel An Investigation of Meta-food Webs & the Role of Stream Network Complexity in Sustaining Diversity of Fishes & Amphibians in a Wilderness River M.S., Biology
White, Katrina Sex Differences in Aggressive Intensities & Brain Steroids During Status Resolution in a Sex Changing Fish, Lythrypnus dalli M.S., Biology
Tetreault, Troy Pollination Ecology of the Beartooth Plateau in the 21st Century M.S. Biology
Shipps, Brenlee The Topography of Diet - A Comprehensive Analysis of Turtle Triturating Surface Morphology Using Orientation Patch Count M.S., Biology
Sanchez, Corina Oiling Common Raven Eggs as a Conservation Management Action M.S., Biology
Paris, James Dynamic & Human-alteration of Food Webs in Two River Floodplain Mosaics of the Pacific Northwest  Ph.D., Biology
Commendador-Dundgeon, Amy Paleoecological Reconstruction of the Snake River Plain Using Stable Isotope Proxies M.S., Biology
Freeman, Alyssa Supporting Biology Teaching Assistants in Ambitious Science Teaching Through Educative Curriculum Materials Integrated in a Program of Professional Development M.S., Microbiology
Jossie, Elizabeth Integrating Social & Ecological Models to Explore Stream Connectivity Outcomes for Stakeholders & Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout M.S., Biology 
Starkey, Jeremy Gonadal & Neural Steroid Consertrations in Breeding & Male Birds  M.S., Biology
Badger, Reagan Evaluating Systemic Effects of Synthetic Flaxseed Lignan LFM2605 in a Murine Model B.S./M.S., Microbiology
Brinkley, Rachel Estimating Historical Sockeye Salmon Abundance Using Stable Isotopes and Nitrogen Budgets of Central Idaho Lakes M.S., Biology
Ditzig, Zachary Plasminogen: Binding and Activation on Mesothelial Cell Surface M.S., Microbiology
Dudko, Jonathan Wildlife Response to Public Land Train Use by Humans and Livestock in Southeastern Idaho Ph.D., Biology
Hill, Sophie Using Local Context to Learn and Teach Urban Biogeochemical Cycling  D.A., Biology Y2021.H 
Jackson, Daniel Effects of Host Environmental Factors on Pneumococcal UPD-glucose Dehydrogenase  M.S., Microbiology
Kerner, Patricia Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture using Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Mechanisms and Influential Factors M.S., Microbiology
Kline, Benjamen DNA Methylation of Two Heat Stress Genes in Redband Trout from Contrasting Thermal Environments  M.S., Biology
Miller, Paige Nesting Ecology of Trumpter Swans  M.S., Biology
Ringelman, Annelise Seasonal Variation on Habitat Quality for Redband Trout in Desert & Montaine Streams: Energetic Implication for Population Persistence M.S., Biology
Whitworth, Ryan Diel Foraging Behavior and Competitive Interactions Between Wild Young-of-the-year Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) and Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) M.S., Biology
Chadbourn, Abbi Quantifying the Impacts of Balsam Woolly Adelgid Infestation on Subalpine Fir at the Leading Eagle in Idaho and Utah M.S., Biology
Mathews, Steven Roy Population Establishment of Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse Through Translocation Ph.D., Biology
Dudley, Ian Forest Maladaptive Nest Site Selection and Reduced Nest Servivle in Female Sage-Grouse Following Wildfire M.S., Biology
Giltz, Dan Using Crowdsourced Data to Conserve Idaho's Amphibians and Reptiles M.S., Biology
Greeves, Scott Understanding expert and public perceptions of ecosystem services in the Portneuf Watershed, Idaho: Lessons for environmental planning M.S., Biology
Harrison, Patrick Proteogenomic Analysis of Genes and Enzymes Involved in Arsenic Resistance and Respiration by Thermus sp. AO3C  M.S., Biology
MacNeille, Ruth Quantifying Patterns and Processes of Intermittent Stream Biogeochemistry and Introductory STEM Classroom Behavior D.A., Biology
McFarland, Averi Manganese & Zinc: Regulators of capsule biosynthesis in Streptococcus pneumoniae M.S., Microbiology
Meyerpeter, Mary Augmenting Greater Sage-Grouse Populations Through Translocation M.S., Biology
Owens, Hope Spatial and temporal ranges of resource exploitation by stream-dwelling cutthroat trout M.S., Biology
Whitaker- Fornek, Jessica Embryonic Origins of Central Chemosensitivity in the Avian Hindbrain: Role of chloride in neurodevelopmental "switches" in the pH response and recovery of neutral activity during pH stress Ph.D., Biology