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The 2012 Republican Primaries

This presentation is part of the faculty lecture series UNT Speaks Out on the 2012 Presidential Primaries. In this presentation, the author gives the audience an overview of the structure of the primaries, and provides a recap of past primaries. The author also speaks about the money, momentum, and media attention in the primaries.
Date: April 24, 2012
Creator: Eshbaugh-Soha, Matthew, 1972-
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Acquisition of Sino-Japanese Characters by Non-Native Language Students: A Primary Language Approach

Poster for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on how non-native, western speakers acquire languages involving Sino/Japanese characters. Specifically, it addresses how elements from instruction in the native language and culture may be modified to enhance mastery of the given language with regard to character use and literacy.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Posey, Eric & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Attention Black College Women: "It Is Time To Think Twice Before You Make That Choice!"

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on African American women on college campuses. This research consists of studying African American women on college campuses and discerning what psychological components encourage them to have premarital sex.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Yasmeen, Frazier & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Biocompatible Graphene-based Growth of Cancer Cells: A Work in Progress

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the biocompatible graphene-based growth of cancer cells. Graphene is made of a single layer of carbon atoms. Recently is has been used to successfully differentiate stem cells in neural cells.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Parks, Melissa & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Changing American Family and its Consequences

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the changing American family and its consequences.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Cha, Jina & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiral Porphyrins as Selective Pharmaceutical Receptors

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on chiral porphyrins as selective pharmaceutical receptors.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Guess, Spencer & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coming Home Again: Repatriation and Peace Durability (open access)

Coming Home Again: Repatriation and Peace Durability

Paper explores the impact of repatriation on peace durability.
Date: 2012
Creator: Reinhardt, Katie
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Could an environmental-themed dance promote audience awareness of climate change?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on whether an environmental-themed dance could promote audience awareness of climate change and inspire viewers to live more eco-friendly lifestyles.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Henkel, JoAnn & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Depression and Obesity: Does Depression Cause Obesity, or Obesity Cause Depression, or Both?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the relationship between depression and obesity.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Battikh, Ahmed H. & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Collectivist Cultures Have Fewer Anxiety Problems Than Individualistic Cultures?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on collectivist cultures and individualistic cultures.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Resendiz, Alyssa & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Foster Parents View The Foster System Negatively?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on foster care parents and their views of the foster system.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Sampson, Rachael & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Open-Source Software Development Teams Have Enough Eyes?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on open-source software and development teams.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Widick, Logan & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Does Honesty Pay Off in Politics?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on attitudes toward honesty in politics.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: McAlister, Lisa & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Effects Of Cocaine On The Development Of Maggots And The Effect On Time Of Death

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effects of cocaine in the development of maggots and time of death.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: MacInnis, Amber & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Disasters and Subnational Conflict: A Study on the Effects of Environmental Disasters and Environmentally-Induced Migration on Subnational Conflict (open access)

Environmental Disasters and Subnational Conflict: A Study on the Effects of Environmental Disasters and Environmentally-Induced Migration on Subnational Conflict

Paper examines the effect of migration precipitated by environmental disasters on the likelihood of conflict in host communities.
Date: 2012
Creator: Manglaris, Angela
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Film and Finances

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on film and finances.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Sedate, Skyler & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Game - When Will People Learn: Democracy Just Doesn't Work

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the game of democracy.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Wood, Justin; Eshbaugh-Soha, Matthew, 1972- & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
High on Repression: How Military Involvement Increases Violence and Corruption When Fighting Drug Trafficking (open access)

High on Repression: How Military Involvement Increases Violence and Corruption When Fighting Drug Trafficking

Paper describes research that tests the effectiveness of a military approach versus an approach of social and judicial reform for fighting drug cartels.
Date: 2012
Creator: Torres, Roman D.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Images of The American Indian in Hollywood Film and Impact Upon Identity

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on images of the American Indian in Hollywood films.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Aucoin, Martin & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Is The Future Integration Of Nanotechnology Into Osteopathic Medicine Plausible?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the conceptual and analytical aspects of the integration of nanotechnology into osteopathic medicine and its benefits.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Mars, Jason & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
Judicial Independence and Peace Duration: An Assessment of Political Institutions in the Post-Conflict Environment (open access)

Judicial Independence and Peace Duration: An Assessment of Political Institutions in the Post-Conflict Environment

Paper assesses the role that an independent judiciary serves in the post-conflict environment.
Date: 2012
Creator: Madden, Ryan J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Lethal Negotiation: The Effect of Violence on the Likelihood of State-Organization Negotiation (open access)

Lethal Negotiation: The Effect of Violence on the Likelihood of State-Organization Negotiation

Paper explores the relationship between violence caused by an organization and the likelihood of negotiation with a state.
Date: 2012
Creator: Gustafson, Daniel
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Lives and Policies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and Their Views on Machiavelli

Poster for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the lives and policies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and their views on Machiavelli.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Pierce, Emily & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Media Coverage of Modern Environmentalism

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on media coverage of modern environmentalism.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Kettavong, Lasamee; Taylor, James David & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library