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evaluation of Montana's Block Management program: Author: Johnson, Kelvin Ray; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Fish and Wildlife Management; Abstract: The Block Management program, initiated in 1985, was implemented to encourage private landowners to provide free public hunting access. Currently, the program has over 1,200 landowners enrolling 8.8 million acres, and provides over 400,000 hunter days of free public hunting. Surveys were sent to 423 landowners (303 returned) and 1,636 hunters (976 returned) to evaluate current perceptions of block management area (BMA) users. Observations, expectations, and satisfaction levels were determined by calculating frequencies and means using SAS 8.2, and then comparisons between permission method str...; Download File | View full details

An Economic History of the United States Sugar program: Author: Wiltgen, Tyler James; Date: 2007-12-15; Program: Applied Economics; Abstract: The United States Sugar program has utilized tariffs, import quotas, domestic processor marketing allotments, and a non-recourse loan program to raise U.S. sugar prices. The intent of the program has been to increase the incomes of U.S. sugar beet and sugarcane producers and processors. This thesis analyzes world and domestic sugar market conditions surrounding major changes in the sugar program. A theoretical model is developed in which sugar beet processors are depicted as monopsonist purchasers of sugar beets as inputs into sugar production. This model suggests that incentives exist for sug...; Download File | View full details

Creating a Model Curriculum for a Certification program to Train People to Work in the Field of Exhibiting Living Arthropods: Author: Whitman, Celia Stuart; Date: 2004-12-15; Program: Agricultural Education; Abstract: The purpose of this project was to create a model curriculum for a certification program for the live arthropod exhibit industry. An overview of live arthropod exhibits and the current educational and training programs for the field were examined as well as reasons why a program of this type would be of value to the industry. The data for this project was collected using a web based survey instrument. The population consisted of 52 professionals from the live arthropod exhibitry field. These entomologists, USDA representatives, insect suppliers and educators were all members of a professional ...; Download File | View full details

The Effect of Facilitator Training on the Development and Practice of Participants in an Online Induction program for Teachers of Science and Mathematics: Author: Taylor, Peggy Sue; Date: 2007-05-15; Program: Education; Abstract: Learning in computer-mediated conferencing systems requires frequent and open interaction in environments that foster sharing and examination of group knowledge and experiences. Written dialogue is the means by which this interaction takes place. This study examined the effects of a training program designed for facilitators in the e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) program, which provides online induction for beginning science and mathematics teachers. The training was designed to improve the quality of dialogue among participants in the program. The intervention consisted of three compon...; Download File | View full details

Metaprogramming Bioinformatics in the Postgenomic Era: Author: Ohler, Nathaniel Tobias; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Computer Science; Abstract: The number of bioinformatics programs available is continuously growing, along with the knowledge required to run each individual program. As more programs become available, more complex combinations of these programs are being used by scientists. Workflow engines attempt to remove repetitive procedures from these combinations by saving and executing any group of the programs as one larger "meta-program". The output of one program is automatically directed to the input of another thereby creating a "flow" of "work". The first part of this project is the desi...; Download File | View full details

The Nursing Student Experience: Student Perceptions Concerning Factors Leading to Success in an Associate of Science in Nursing program at Montana State University-Northern: Author: Pappas, Mary Weber; Date: 2006-12-15; Program: Education; Abstract: Retention of nursing students in nursing programs throughout the country is a concern in this time of serious nursing shortages. Educating nursing students is expensive, and when students do not persist in a nursing program, valuable resources are taken from other students who may be successful. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to discover and understand the program and personal factors that current students, graduates, and previous nonpersistent students reported as helping students in the associate of science in nursing program at Montana State University-Northern persist to gradu...; Download File | View full details

Diabetes Education Guide for Primary Care Providers in Montana: Author: White, Connie Mae; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: This project addresses a perceived need for a Diabetes Education Guide for rural primary care providers in Montana. Little data specific to rural primary care provider diabetes teaching resources was available. This project was designed to provide rural primary care providers in Montana with a quick initial diabetes education resource. A Diabetes Education Guide using a pamphlet format was developed and sent to 50 rural primary care providers in Montana. Providers were asked to evaluate the Diabetes Education Guide by completing a six-question evaluation tool and by offering suggestions for im...; Download File | View full details

Mathematical modeling and performance evaluation of soliton-based and non-soliton all-optical WDM systems: Author: Kota Pavan, Sriharsha; Date: 2008-12-15; Program: Electrical Engineering; Abstract: This thesis presents a performance evaluation of soliton and non-soliton based all-optical Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) networks assuming the existing infrastructure (e.g., fiber and other physical layer components). The performance evaluation is carried out by a conveniently defined Quality (Q) factor, which is a measure of the signal to noise ratio, and indirectly, the bit error rate (BER) of the system. A solution to the Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (NLSE), describing the propagation of light inside a fiber with linear and nonlinear impairments is found mathematically fr...; Download File | View full details

School Superintendent evaluation in Montana Public School Districts: Author: Sullivan, Douglas Wayne; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Education; Abstract: The AASA 2000 Study of the American Superintendency indicated between 1950 and 1992 the median age of superintendents was 48 to 50. Since 1992 the median age of superintendents increased to 52.5, the oldest recorded median age for superintendents during the twentieth century. The results of this study indicated during the coming decade half of the nation's superintendents will retire. In 1999, the Montana School Boards Association, the School Administrators of Montana, the Certification and Standards and Practices Advisory Committee and the Department of Education at Montana State University, ...; Download File | View full details

Never wash away: a case study of video-centered outreach in the Republic of Congo: Author: Matheson, Kelly Ann; Date: 2009-08-15; Program: Science and Natural History Filmmaking; Abstract: Since its inception, documentary film has been thought to be an effective way to galvanize social change. With the explosion of video for change organizations and projects both filmmakers and funders have a growing need to make a solid connection between the power of film and its concrete impact. This thesis will set forth the key principles for successful advocacy filmmaking and explore how the International Conservation and Education Fund's (INCEF's) Great Ape Public Awareness Project incorporated these principles into its approach to advocacy filmmaking. This exploration will be accomplishe...; Download File | View full details

A Comparison of Training Methods for Enhancing Climbing Performance: Author: Davis, Colin Matthew; Date: 2004-05-15; Program: Exercise Physiology; Abstract: Enhanced climbing performance may be achieved by applying systematic and documented principles to training for climbing. The purposes of this study were (a) to determine if improvements in climbing performance and related physiological variables would result from systematic training on a motorized climbing treadmill, and (b) to compare the effectiveness of two types of prescribed cardiovascular training programs on a motorized climbing treadmill: high-intensity interval training (HIT) and endurance training (ET). Climbing-related anthropometric variables, climbing performance, climbing-specifi...; Download File | View full details

Factors influencing the leadership life skills of Montana 4-H youth: Author: Flynn, Allison Maurine; Date: 2008-12-15; Program: Agricultural Education; Abstract: Since its inception, the 4-H program has been through many transitions, and has been constantly challenged to show its benefits to youth. Additionally, funding from 4-H came from multiple supporters resulting in the need for 4-H to show reasons for support. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of Montana 4-H youth related to their leadership life skills and to determine the significant factors that influenced the development of those life skills. The population consisted of 2008 Montana 4-H Congress participants and 2007-2008 Montana 4-H Ambassadors. The survey instrument co...; Download File | View full details

Professional growth through mentoring: a study of experienced mathematics teachers participating in a content-based online mentoring and induction program: Author: McAleer, Salme DeAnna; Date: 2008-08-15; Program: Education; Abstract: It is well established that early career teacher practice can benefit from participating in effective mentoring and induction programs and experienced teacher practice can be enhanced by participation in successful professional development. But can experienced teachers improve their practice through their role as a mentor in a mentoring program? Although anecdotal evidence suggests that mentor teachers grow professionally through mentoring, there is limited research supporting this claim. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the professional growth of mentor mathematics teachers...; Download File | View full details

Coronary Vasospasm: signs, symptoms, risk factors, and management: Author: Glover, Jessica Colleen; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Registered nurses in the acute care setting are presented with the opportunity to interact with patients suffering from chest pain. One etiology behind chest pain, difficult to differentiate from the more common atherosclerosis, is coronary vasospasm. This health problem can be successfully identified based upon the presenting signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Nurses can then participate in carrying out medical and nursing management for this condition. An opportunity for continuing education is needed to update nursing knowledge. A review of professional literature was conducted and consiste...; Download File | View full details

Habitat-Based Species-Specific Spatial Prediction: Geographical Distribution of Spiranthes diluvialis: Author: Pidgeon, Leo Edward; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Earth Sciences; Abstract: Influenced by the spirit of the American conservation tradition, federal and state land management agencies are mandated to protect threatened plant species. Field surveys conducted by the Montana Natural Heritage program indicated the presence of a rare orchid, Spiranthes diluvialis, in southwest Montana wetlands. A study of state-managed wetlands conducted at Missouri Headwaters State Park was requested to determine existing suitable species habitats, to identify species populations, and to develop a conservation management strategy based on habitat evaluation. The objective of this project ...; Download File | View full details

Self-efficacy development of aspiring principals in education leadership preparation programs: Author: Versland, Tena Marie; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Education Leadership; Abstract: Much attention has been given to the importance of principal preparation programs in equipping principals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead schools. However despite this attention, many critics from inside and outside the higher education community do not believe preparation programs have gone far enough or have made the necessary changes to insure that principal candidates gain the skills and knowledge necessary for the demands of leadership in contemporary schools. Bandura (1997) found that people's self-efficacy, the judgments of their personal capabilities, rather...; Download File | View full details

evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Ungulate Harvest Management: Author: Kenyon, Jr., Marc Wayne; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Animal and Range Sciences; Abstract: Hunting the female segment of a wild ungulate population is an effective wildlife management tool to control overpopulation. Most hunters prefer to harvest males however, limiting success in controlling overpopulation. Landowners attempting to manage wild ungulate overpopulation have expressed difficulty with finding hunters who wish to harvest female ungulates. Likewise, some hunters willing to harvest female ungulates have difficulty locating private landowners seeking hunters. The Montana State University Wildlife Extension program created the DoeCowHunt website to help remedy this situatio...; Download File | View full details

Smart composites: evaluation of embedded sensors in composite materials: Author: Palmer, Nathan Reed; Date: 2009-08-15; Program: Mechanical Engineering; Abstract: As an emerging form of renewable energy, horizontal wind turbines have experienced advancements in improving efficiency and reliability. These advances have pushed the limits of current technology used in wind turbines. Smart blades have been proposed as a method of addressing these limitations. Sensor integration within blade construction is the first step in development of smart blades. Thus, several low cost sensors were chosen, 1 axis strain gages, polyvinylidene fluoride films (PVDF), and single mode fiber optics either coated in acrylate or polyimide. To ensure successful bonding between...; Download File | View full details

Construction of Knowledge about Teaching Practice and Educating Students from Diverse Cultures in an Online Induction program: Author: Bice, Lawrence Raymond; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Education; Abstract: Beginning teachers in both urban areas and geographically isolated rural areas often do not have access to a mentor teacher of the same content area or grade level in their school or district. This project is a study of learning in the online e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) program, which provides induction for science and mathematics teachers in Montana and California. The study centered on a particular segment of eMSS called the Diversity Module. Two examinations were conducted: 1) Analysis of discourse by all participants in the Diversity Module, and 2) case study of five beginning t...; Download File | View full details

Analysis of the Small GTP Binding Protein Rac2: Author: Snodgrass, Meagan Alyssa; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Microbiology; Abstract: Human neutrophils serve as the first line of immune defense against invading pathogens. In many cells, including neutrophils, Rac proteins are key regulators of many diverse cellular functions through their affects on cytoskeletal organization and in neutrophils, the NADPH oxidase complex, a critical mechanism for host defense. The primary purpose of this research is to examine the possibility that Rac2 interacts directly with the actin cytoskeleton. A different small GTP binding protein, Rap2 has been shown to interact with actin through direct binding. To test our hypothesis, GST-Rac2 and GS...; Download File | View full details

Performance of Wheat Germplasm in Competitive Versus Non-Competitive Conditions: Author: Hansen, Kelly Anne; Date: 2004-05-15; Program: Plant Sciences; Abstract: Selection of high yielding spring wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes, is the goal for most classical breeding programs in the United States. In a single seed descent breeding program intense selection is practiced in space planted nurseries, although the ultimate goal is to have high yields in a densely seeded situation. The first objective of this study was to determine the correlations between physiological traits and yield influencing traits to final crop yield. The second objective was to determine if there are correlations between physiological and yield influencing traits in space versu...; Download File | View full details

Nanocomposites: a study of theoretical micromechanical behavior using finite element analysis: Author: Milliren, Eric Carlton; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Mechanical Engineering; Abstract: Current research in nanotechnology has produced an increasing number of possibilities for advanced materials. Among those materials with potential advanced mechanical properties are fiber-reinforced composite laminates that utilize nanoscale fiber diameters. Through a combination of studying classic micromechanical models and modern computer-aided finite element analysis (FEA), the advantages for utilizing these nanofibers in advanced structural applications, such as space mirror backings, was investigated. The approach for modeling these composite structures was that of a Representative Volum...; Download File | View full details

Drug Education for Rural Middle School Students in a Resilience Format: Author: Granger, Jamie Sue; Date: 2006-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Montana has the nation's youngest average age for first use of alcohol and marijuana. Montana also ranks among the top five states in the highest rates of alcohol use among youth. In one Montana county, 31% of eighth grade students report having had five or more drinks in a 30-day period, 14% were current cigarette smokers, and 12% smoked marijuana. The principal of a rural Montana middle school, in this same county, requested a drug education program for his sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The goal of the program was resilience education. Resilience education allows for the develop...; Download File | View full details

Will the Deer and the Antelope Continue to Play? A Critical evaluation of the a Home on the Range Curriculum: Author: Duren, Keith Thomas; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Agricultural Education; Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the A Home on the Range curriculum in two key areas. These areas included increasing the student's knowledge in basic range science, and changing the student's attitudes and beliefs regarding rangelands. The researcher was also interested in teacher efficacy as it relates to range science. The A Home on the Range curriculum was implemented in two class rooms. Data was gathered using a pre/post-test. The pre/post-test was also administered to two classrooms. The second group was used as a control group. The data indicated that the ...; Download File | View full details

Bacterial Wilt Management: A Prerequisite for a Potato Seed Certification program in Mali: Author: Thera, Aissata Traore; Date: 2007-12-15; Program: Plant Pathology; Abstract: Potato is one of the most important cash crops in Mali and has been well adapted to the Malian cropping systems and food habit. Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al., (1995) has become a major problem causing important damage in production. The Race and biovar of the bacterium present in Mali were not known at the start of this thesis research and the objective of this research was to identify the race/biovar and to evaluate integrated control methods with the aim to produce high quality disease free seed potato in Mali. We have initially identified the biovar...; Download File | View full details

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