I would like to thank those dear to me who have contributed to the success of this project: My thesis committee, for guide trough my various interests throughout my time here. beginning with Nickoluas Miesel, for his intuition and calmness in helping me find tremendous growth in my work, and exciting new directions for the future. Samantha Dirosa for going through so many drafts and your unwavering support through this process and my whole time here at WSU. Marianne Kinkel for giving me enough inspiration to fill my reading list for at least the next 3 years. Stephen Chalmers, I can always count on your honesty and practicality when seeking advice in any creative endeavor. Jack Dollhausen and Joseph Von Stengel for the long days and meeting...