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• 231. [Article] A DEFENSE TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LEGAL SALE AGE OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO 21 IN LANE COUNTY

  41 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Family and Human Services and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A DEFENSE TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LEGAL SALE AGE OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO 21 IN LANE COUNTY Author: Prehm, Megan Year: 2016 41 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Family and Human Services and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2016. Title: A DEFENSE TO RAISE THE MINIMUM LEGAL SALE AGE OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO 21 IN LANE COUNTY Author: Prehm, Megan Year: 2016 41 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Family and Human Services and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2016. Close

• 232. [Article] Temporal changes in neural progenitor competence

  Drosophila neural stem cells (neuroblasts) are a powerful model system for investigating stem cell self-renewal, specification of temporal identity, and progressive restriction in competence. Notch signaling ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Temporal changes in neural progenitor competence Author: Farnsworth, Dylan Year: 2017 Drosophila neural stem cells (neuroblasts) are a powerful model system for investigating stem cell self-renewal, specification of temporal identity, and progressive restriction in competence. Notch signaling is a conserved cue that is an important determinant of cell fate in many contexts across animal development; for example mammalian T cell differentiation in the thymus and neuroblast specification in Drosophila are both regulated by Notch signaling. However, Notch also functions as a mitogen, and constitutive Notch signaling potentiates T cell leukemia as well as Drosophila neuroblast tumors. While the role of Notch signaling has been studied in these and other cell types, it remains unclear how stem cells and progenitors change competence to respond to Notch over time. Notch is required in type II neuroblasts for normal development of their transit amplifying progeny, intermediate neural progenitors (INPs). Here we find that aging INPs lose competence to respond to constitutively active Notch signaling. Moreover, we show that reducing the levels of the old INP temporal transcription factor Eyeless/Pax6 allows Notch signaling to promote the de-differentiation of INP progeny into ectopic INPs, thereby creating a proliferative mass of ectopic progenitors in the brain. These findings provide a new system for studying progenitor competence, and identify a novel role for the conserved transcription factor Eyeless/Pax6 in blocking Notch signaling during development. This dissertation includes previously published, co-authored material Title: Temporal changes in neural progenitor competence Author: Farnsworth, Dylan Year: 2017 Drosophila neural stem cells (neuroblasts) are a powerful model system for investigating stem cell self-renewal, specification of temporal identity, and progressive restriction in competence. Notch signaling is a conserved cue that is an important determinant of cell fate in many contexts across animal development; for example mammalian T cell differentiation in the thymus and neuroblast specification in Drosophila are both regulated by Notch signaling. However, Notch also functions as a mitogen, and constitutive Notch signaling potentiates T cell leukemia as well as Drosophila neuroblast tumors. While the role of Notch signaling has been studied in these and other cell types, it remains unclear how stem cells and progenitors change competence to respond to Notch over time. Notch is required in type II neuroblasts for normal development of their transit amplifying progeny, intermediate neural progenitors (INPs). Here we find that aging INPs lose competence to respond to constitutively active Notch signaling. Moreover, we show that reducing the levels of the old INP temporal transcription factor Eyeless/Pax6 allows Notch signaling to promote the de-differentiation of INP progeny into ectopic INPs, thereby creating a proliferative mass of ectopic progenitors in the brain. These findings provide a new system for studying progenitor competence, and identify a novel role for the conserved transcription factor Eyeless/Pax6 in blocking Notch signaling during development. This dissertation includes previously published, co-authored material Close

• 233. [Article] Risk Perception of Prescription Drugs: Report on a Survey in Canada

  47 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Risk Perception of Prescription Drugs: Report on a Survey in Canada Author: Slovic, Paul, Kraus, Nancy, Lappe, Henner, Major, Marilyn Year: 2017, 1991 47 pages Title: Risk Perception of Prescription Drugs: Report on a Survey in Canada Author: Slovic, Paul, Kraus, Nancy, Lappe, Henner, Major, Marilyn Year: 2017, 1991 47 pages Close

• 234. [Article] Health risk perception in Canada I: Rating hazards, sources of information and responsibility for health protection

  54 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Health risk perception in Canada I: Rating hazards, sources of information and responsibility for health protection Author: Krewski, Daniel, Slovic, Paul, Bartlett, Sheryl, Flynn, James, Mertz, C. K. Year: 2017, 1995 54 pages Title: Health risk perception in Canada I: Rating hazards, sources of information and responsibility for health protection Author: Krewski, Daniel, Slovic, Paul, Bartlett, Sheryl, Flynn, James, Mertz, C. K. Year: 2017, 1995 54 pages Close

• 235. [Article] Intergenerational Program Design Recommendations for Arts Organizations

  66 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Intergenerational Program Design Recommendations for Arts Organizations Author: Bastian, Hannah Year: 2017 66 pages Title: Intergenerational Program Design Recommendations for Arts Organizations Author: Bastian, Hannah Year: 2017 66 pages Close

• 236. [Article] Formulations of Intelligence: How implementing diverse perspectives of intelligence into curriculum can provide variety on learning about and from the world

  9 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Formulations of Intelligence: How implementing diverse perspectives of intelligence into curriculum can provide variety on learning about and from the world Author: Kinney, Kathryn Year: 2017 9 pages Title: Formulations of Intelligence: How implementing diverse perspectives of intelligence into curriculum can provide variety on learning about and from the world Author: Kinney, Kathryn Year: 2017 9 pages Close

• 237. [Article] The Second National Risk and Culture Study: Making Sense of—and Making Progress In— the American Culture War of Fact

  23 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Second National Risk and Culture Study: Making Sense of—and Making Progress In— the American Culture War of Fact Author: Kahan, Dan, Gastil, John, Braman, Donald, Cohen, Geoffrey, Slovic, Paul Year: 2017, 2007 23 pages Title: The Second National Risk and Culture Study: Making Sense of—and Making Progress In— the American Culture War of Fact Author: Kahan, Dan, Gastil, John, Braman, Donald, Cohen, Geoffrey, Slovic, Paul Year: 2017, 2007 23 pages Close

• 238. [Article] WHAT ARE KIDS’ COMFORTABLE OPTIONS WHEN BICYCLING TO SCHOOL? A look at comfortable bicycle infrastructure connectivity for 5 schools in Springfield, Oregon

  62 pages

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: WHAT ARE KIDS’ COMFORTABLE OPTIONS WHEN BICYCLING TO SCHOOL? A look at comfortable bicycle infrastructure connectivity for 5 schools in Springfield, Oregon Author: Black, Kendal Year: 2017 62 pages Title: WHAT ARE KIDS’ COMFORTABLE OPTIONS WHEN BICYCLING TO SCHOOL? A look at comfortable bicycle infrastructure connectivity for 5 schools in Springfield, Oregon Author: Black, Kendal Year: 2017 62 pages Close

• 239. [Article] The Creation of “Entangled”: Employing the Filmic Narrative to Explain the Differences between Classical and Quantum Mechanics

  45 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Applied Physics, Cinema Studies, and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Creation of “Entangled”: Employing the Filmic Narrative to Explain the Differences between Classical and Quantum Mechanics Author: Roach, Jordyn Year: 2017, 2016 45 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Applied Physics, Cinema Studies, and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Science, Fall 2016. Title: The Creation of “Entangled”: Employing the Filmic Narrative to Explain the Differences between Classical and Quantum Mechanics Author: Roach, Jordyn Year: 2017, 2016 45 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Applied Physics, Cinema Studies, and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Science, Fall 2016. Close

• 240. [Article] EFFECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP CHECK UP ON EARLY ADULTS’ ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP ADJUSTMENT AND SUBSTANCE USE: A PILOT STUDY

  Early adults pursue romantic relationships at differing rates and in varying patterns than previous generations. Successful negotiation of intimate partnerships and family development are essential for ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: EFFECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP CHECK UP ON EARLY ADULTS’ ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP ADJUSTMENT AND SUBSTANCE USE: A PILOT STUDY Author: Bahia, Harpreet Year: 2017 Early adults pursue romantic relationships at differing rates and in varying patterns than previous generations. Successful negotiation of intimate partnerships and family development are essential for long-term health of early adults and that of their families. Formation of a healthy romantic relationship is also a positive factor in reducing risky behavior and promoting successful social adaptation among early adults (Bachman et al., 2002; D’Amico et al., 2005; Schulenberg et al., 2005). Preventive interventions to help early adult couples form healthy relationships could have substantial public health impact. This pilot study introduces the Relation-ship Check Up (RCU) (Chronister, Nagra, & Dishion, 2013), a preventive, three-session intervention that utilizes individual and couple assessments, feedback, and motivational interviewing techniques to reduce couples’ risk for substance use and partner violence and increase overall romantic relationship adjustment and individual wellbeing. Thirty-six high-risk couples (n=18 control, n=18 intervention) between the ages of 18 and 30, from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, participated in a randomized control treatment study. Study findings did not reveal treatment main effects on early adult target adults’ or their romantic partners’ reports of substance use, individual wellbeing, relationship quality, intimacy or conflict at follow-up. Significant interaction effects of treatment group and time for target adults’ report of relationship conflict and partners’ report of relationship quality were found. In addition, study findings suggest that the Relationship Check-Up is an intervention format that is of interest and relevance for early adults. Findings also add to the dearth of intervention research with early adult couples, specifically, and the use of brief, indicated prevention intervention programs for this population. Title: EFFECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP CHECK UP ON EARLY ADULTS’ ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP ADJUSTMENT AND SUBSTANCE USE: A PILOT STUDY Author: Bahia, Harpreet Year: 2017 Early adults pursue romantic relationships at differing rates and in varying patterns than previous generations. Successful negotiation of intimate partnerships and family development are essential for long-term health of early adults and that of their families. Formation of a healthy romantic relationship is also a positive factor in reducing risky behavior and promoting successful social adaptation among early adults (Bachman et al., 2002; D’Amico et al., 2005; Schulenberg et al., 2005). Preventive interventions to help early adult couples form healthy relationships could have substantial public health impact. This pilot study introduces the Relation-ship Check Up (RCU) (Chronister, Nagra, & Dishion, 2013), a preventive, three-session intervention that utilizes individual and couple assessments, feedback, and motivational interviewing techniques to reduce couples’ risk for substance use and partner violence and increase overall romantic relationship adjustment and individual wellbeing. Thirty-six high-risk couples (n=18 control, n=18 intervention) between the ages of 18 and 30, from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, participated in a randomized control treatment study. Study findings did not reveal treatment main effects on early adult target adults’ or their romantic partners’ reports of substance use, individual wellbeing, relationship quality, intimacy or conflict at follow-up. Significant interaction effects of treatment group and time for target adults’ report of relationship conflict and partners’ report of relationship quality were found. In addition, study findings suggest that the Relationship Check-Up is an intervention format that is of interest and relevance for early adults. Findings also add to the dearth of intervention research with early adult couples, specifically, and the use of brief, indicated prevention intervention programs for this population. Close