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Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

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Clay Mineralogy of the MH-2 Core, Snake River Plain, Idaho

Publication Date
2013-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Joe Wheeler
Department or Program
Earth Science and Geography Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

The MH-2B hole was one of three holes completed as a part of HOTSPOT: The Continental Scientific Drilling Project. MH-2B was drilled to a depth of 1821m on the Mountain Home Air Force Base southeast of Boise, Idaho to evaluate...

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Play as Emergence: Examining “Play” through Three Video Games

Publication Date
2023-April-26
Authors
Chen, Luojia
Department or Program
Media Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Access Level
Open
Abstract

Play is a fundamental human activity that has been enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures throughout history. In this essay, I hope to explore how the concept of “play” is manifested in video games about the emergence and...

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Students' Perceptions of Positive School Experiences: An Investigation on the Similarities and Differences Over Time

Publication Date
2020-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Marisa Peczuh
Department or Program
Education Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

This study aimed to understand the factors of positive school experiences from children's own perspectives. The foundation of this research depended on school satisfaction, school connectedness, and academic self-perception. Overall, these terms encompassed general feelings about enjoying school, engaging with...

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