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Sums of Reciprocals of Fibonacci Numbers
(2017)Though there are many proofs, this paper gives direct proofs of well-known formulas for sums of reciprocals of Fibonacci numbers. -
The Choral Literacy Crescendo: Creating a Music Literacy Curriculum Aimed at Turning Up the Volume on Music Literacy Proficiency of Secondary Level Learning
(2017)The lack of common music literacy curriculums in secondary choral programs has affected proficiency levels of choral students continuing into high school ensembles. Students are receiving different levels of instruction ... -
Citizen Science and its Effects on Participants’ Ecological Views and Knowledge
(2017-05-04)Environmental activism has been on the decline ever since the environmental movements of the 1970s. With environmental dangers such as climate change currently impacting our ecosystems it is more important than ever for ... -
A Century of Scarred Mountains: Pennsylvania’s Health Disparities and Coal Mining Communities
(2017-05)The Appalachian Region has seen a significant amount of mining for coal in the last century. Pennsylvania, a state with both bituminous and anthracite coal reserves, has a long history with coal mining. Active mining ... -
On The Non-kth Elements of a Group
(2017)In Abstract Algebra, raising an element to a certain power can provide insight on various properties of both the element itself and the group it is a part of. This thesis is interested in the number of elements of a ... -
An Analysis of Probability Through the Medium of Games
(2017)By looking at the board game Rack-O, it is apparent that chance plays a large part in possibly winning the game. The work of this thesis is to derive probabilities of winning according to the game rules quickly and easily, ... -
Values of the West: Implications of Stakeholder Collaboration in Public Land Management
(2017)The purpose of this study is to gain perspective on the federal management of public lands in relation to stakeholder collaboration throughout the process. The public lands of the American West incite varying values on how ... -
Lead Contamination in Soils Near Mines in Southeastern Missouri
(2017)Lead mining is very important in today’s society, and is used for a lot of everyday products. The most common products are batteries, cable covering, ammunition, and shielding radiation. Over the years, lead mining has ... -
Assessing the Effect of Flow Rate on the Growth of Lettuce in Three Aquaponics Systems
(2017-05)Today’s agricultural industry threatens natural resources through their extensive land, water, and fossil fuel usage in order to meet the food demands of the growing population. Out of the various sustainable agricultural ... -
Lyme Disease: Habitat Fragmentation and the Abundance of White-tailed Deer
(2017-05)Lyme disease is a prevalent vector disease that can be found in much of the United States. The tick that carries it, the blacklegged tick, is found in the Eastern part of the United States. This study will look at six ...