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Socioeconomics and the Ethics of Organ Donation

Poster for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the socioeconomics and the ethics of organ donation.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: McClinchie, Elizabeth & 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 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

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

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

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 Subjectivity of State Legitimacy [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the subjectivity of state legitimacy.
Date: April 2, 2009
Creator: Siddiqi, Ahmed & Ruderman, Richard
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Microfinance: How are the poor affected? [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on for-profit and nonprofit microfinance and how the poor are affected.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Weinberg, Brian R.; McPherson, Michael & Cox, Gloria C.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Palestinian Perspective on Peace with Israel

Presentation for the 2006 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on Palestinian perspectives on peace with Israel.
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Wright, Kelly & Sahliyeh, Emile F.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy (open access)

The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy

This paper discusses research on foreign policy during the First World War.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Durant, Karis & Campbell, Randolph B., 1940-
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Microfinance: How are the poor affected? (open access)

For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Microfinance: How are the poor affected?

This paper discusses research on the microfinance industry, for-profit versus nonprofit models, and the efficacy of microfinance in alleviating poverty.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Weinberg, Brian R.; Cox, Gloria C. & McPherson, Michael
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the first world war and American ideals and Wilsonian idealism in foreign policy.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Durant, Karis & Campbell, Randolph B., 1940-
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea": An investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for Genocide [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2006 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing a research investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide.
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Jung, Andrew M. & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

God and War: How Religious Identity Influences Senatorial Decision Making On Foreign Policy Issues: A Work In Progress

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on how religious identity influences Senatorial decision making on foreign policy issues.
Date: April 2, 2009
Creator: Pascoe, Henry & Oldmixon, Elizabeth Anne
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

When the Chief Dissents: Exploring Consensus-Building on the U.S. Supreme Court, 1946-2005

Presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on consensus-building on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1946 to 2005.
Date: April 2, 2009
Creator: Redding, Kory & Collins, Paul M.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Popular Resistance, Leadership Attitudes, and Turkish Accession to the European Union

Presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on popular resistance, leadership attitudes, and Turkish accession to the European Union (EU).
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Dean, Tahirah & Breuning, Marijke
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Death Row Days: Factors Affecting the Rate of Execution in the State of Texas [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the factors affecting the rate of execution in the state of Texas.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Samaniego-Kopsky, Rebekah & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sanctuary Cities: A Discussion About Senate Bill 4 captions transcript

Sanctuary Cities: A Discussion About Senate Bill 4

Video of the 2017 Constitution Day: Sanctuary Cities event. This is a forum style discussion featuring Texas House Representative Ramon Romero, who argued vigorously against SB4, and Texas House Representative Lynn Stucky, who is a strong supporter of the new law. Students will also ask the speakers questions via Twitter using hashtags #UNT #Constitution Day.
Date: September 14, 2017
Creator: Evans-Cowley, Jennifer; Major, Rafael; Romero, Ramon & Stucky, Lynn
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Can Free Speech Do Harm?: Free Speech on the College Campus captions transcript

Can Free Speech Do Harm?: Free Speech on the College Campus

Video from the 2018 Constitution Day event, "Can Free Speech Do Harm?: Free Speech on the College Campus."
Date: September 20, 2018
Creator: Major, Rafael
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Finding the Frontline in Civil Conflict: Looting and Recruiting in African Refugee Camps (open access)

Finding the Frontline in Civil Conflict: Looting and Recruiting in African Refugee Camps

This paper explores the relationship between the locations of conflict zones and refugee camps in African nations.
Date: 2014
Creator: Bolte, Brandon L.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sex Education and Teen Pregnancy Rates in the United States: A Study of California Public Schools (open access)

Sex Education and Teen Pregnancy Rates in the United States: A Study of California Public Schools

Paper examines teen pregnancy rates across states in the United States and proposes a study that correlates the types of sex education utilized in individual counties or independent school districts and teen pregnancy rates across a sufficiently diverse state, such as California.
Date: 2015
Creator: Horton, Hannah
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
All Terrorism is Local? A Quantitative Analysis of Al Qaeda Affiliation and Rebel Group Behavior (open access)

All Terrorism is Local? A Quantitative Analysis of Al Qaeda Affiliation and Rebel Group Behavior

Paper examines the effects of affiliation, focusing on Al Qaeda, on the behavior of rebel groups.
Date: 2014
Creator: Robbins, Arianna
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Size Matters: Strength of Force in Peace Building Missions (open access)

Size Matters: Strength of Force in Peace Building Missions

Paper analyzes the correlation between the size of a peacekeeping force and the likelihood of peacekeeping failures.
Date: 2013
Creator: Fink, Frances Reka
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Roles of the White House Chief of Staff (open access)

Roles of the White House Chief of Staff

Paper analyzes the roles that the White House Chief of Staff plays and how effective they are in said roles.
Date: 2013
Creator: McAlister, Lisa
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library