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Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Cyclical, Edna Madera
Discrimination of surface and volume states in fully depleted field-effect devices on thick insulator substrates, Robert Manley
A Sense of place: Branding the Richardson Olmsted complex through architectural motif, Lisa Mauro
Environmental impact analysis of alternative pallet management systems, Ainoa Mazeika Bilbao
Are new media credible? A Multidimensional approach to measuring news consumers’ credibility and bias perceptions and the frequency of news consumption, Bonnie McCracken
Kindergarten transition practices for students with autism spectrum disorder, Cassandra McCumber
An Analysis of the implementation-potential of the threaded engram database model, Sourabh Mehta
Thermal profiling in CMOS/memristor hybrid architectures, Cory Merkel
Band space: Promoting local musicians on the web, Alisha Messmer
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Using mathematical models in the hotel industry: Maximizing revenues through discount strategies, Karin Meuwissen
Implementing field portable x-ray fluorescence during environmental investigations for radioactive materials, Neil Miller
Characterizing adaptive capacity to climate change in developing countries: a case study on Peru, Rosa Mitsumasu Heredia
Look, cook, learn: A Recipe for improved functionality in cooking design, Anna Mizer
Influence maximization on families of graphs, Andrei Mouravski
Evaluation of CFD based hemolysis prediction methods, Oyuna Myagmar
Hydrogenated amorphous silicon photonics, Karthik Narayanan
Compact modeling of thin-film silicon transistors fabricated on glass, Christopher Nassar
Art for healing; Art for consciousness change, Robert Neill
Effectively targeting older consumers, Jenna Nichols
Design and synthesis of a high-performance, hyper-programmable DSP on an FPGA, Stephen Nichols
Establishing parameters for problem difficulty in permutation-based genetic algorithms, Adam Nogaj
School-based Professionals' Self-Reported Training, Preparation and Confidence in Providing Services to Students with ASD, Kimberly Nosek
Investigating controller performance in hybrid SOFC systems in the presence of unknown nonlinearities, William Nowak Jr
An Integrated environment for data acquisition with dynamic changes in wireless sensor networks, Albert Nurgaliev
Improvements for Kosovo's spatial planning system / [presentation given in May 2011], Luan Nushi
The Secret is out, Sarah O'Brien
Small gatherings, Sean O'Connell
Extragradient methods for elliptic inverse problems and image denoising, James Oleksyn
Towards FPGA hardware in the loop for QCA simulation, Alan Olson
Exemplar versus base rate information messages: Effect on African-Americans’ intentions toward signing a donor card, Aisha O’Mally
Electoral Reform in Kosovo (2010-2015) / [Presentation given in May 2011], Besnik Osmani
IP address registration database: Definitions for access, security, and implementation, Lesa Ouellette
Design for good: The Philosophical alignment of the arts and crafts, modernist, and handmade movements, Kate Palermo
Investigating data throughput and partial dynamic reconfiguration in a commodity FPGA cluster framework, Nicholas Palladino
Modeling lean six sigma in the small packaging industry in India, Robin Patel
Effect of real video streaming over virtual MANET environment, Manoj Patil
Proximal point methods for inverse problems, Marc Paulhamus
Visual and textual appeals in banner advertising: A Content analysis, Louis Perez
Ray-traced simulation of radiation pressure for optical lift, Timothy Peterson
Audience feedback as an influence on graphic design problem solving, Christopher Petrides
Current, Virginia Pfau
Parasocial relationships and social media usage, Christine Phelps
An Analysis of the Million Module March algorithm applied to the ATRON robotic platform, James Phipps
E-mail behavior profiling: Based on attachment and language text, Onur Polatcan
Event horizons, gravitational waves and astrophysical kicks in black-hole spacetimes, J. Marcelo Ponce Castro
Transformative reflections, Jose Portas
Invertebrate effects on sediment biogeochemistry and microphytobenthos following estuarine macroalgal blooms, Katherine Premo
Wireless body area network platform utilizing energy-efficient routing of physiological data, Alvaro Prieto
Burnout as a function of Eysenck’s neuroticism factor in teachers working with children with emotional and behavioral disorders, Shannon Prince
Routing protocol evaluation and development of a fully functional simulation environment for vehicular ad hoc networks, Matthew Prokop
Flapping wing design for a dragonfly-like micro air vehicle, Daniel Prosser
The Relationship between self-reported strength of parasocial interaction and perception of world stability, Rachel Provenzano
A Thermally actuated microelectromechanical (MEMS) device for measuring viscosity, Ivan Puchades
Differences in aggression as a relationship between sex and levels of video game playing, Kunal Puri
Strategies for improvement of Kosova's forest resources / [presentation given in May 2011], Arben Qerimi
Improvement of the reintegration process of involuntary repatriated persons to Kosovo, Sabrije Rashani-Koci
‘en pathos’, John Remo
Development of low temperature oxidation for crystalline silicon thin film transistor applications, Ryan Rettmann
Tunable micro-electro mechanical Fabry Perot etalon, Annette Rivas
RNA-Sequencing analysis from the triceps muscle of normal and myostatin-deficient mice using various tools, Richard Rodrigues
Standard furniture, Adam Rogers
Manual skills, Kevin Rowland
A Study of phylogenetic trees versus networks to objectively identify haplogroups in mitochondrial dna, Melissa Ruda
The Crooked frame, John Sabbath
Primary health care statistics for decision makers : [presentation given March 15, 2011], Mentor Sadiku
Kosovo's foreign policy : why recognitions are important : [presentation given March 2011], Prindon S. Sadriu
An Atmospheric correction algorithm for hyperspectral imagery, Lee Sanders
Extremely low overhead off-chip memory encryption, Michael Sanfilippo
A Dynamic inventory optimization method applied to printer fleet management, Surya Saripalli
RIT influenza virus database and evidence for differential selection pressures on geographically distinct human influenza A/H3N2 virus populations, Bindhu Satheeshkumar
Scaling-up in estuaries: The Feasibility of using small scale results to draw large scale conclusions, Christopher Scheiner
Comparison of geochemical and biological characteristics of natural and constructed wetlands in Western NY, Katrina Scheiner
Layout-based substitution tree indexing and retrieval for mathematical expressions, Matthew Schellenberg
A Vision of sound: A 3D visualization of pipe organ music, Donna Schichler
Two dimensional rate gyro bias estimation for precise pitch and roll attitude determination utilizing a dual arc accelerometer array, William Scorse
Environmental impact comparison of distributed and centralized manufacturing scenarios, Lionel Senyana
Research for ANSI accredited “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program” in Packaging Science for Undergraduate Students, Ankush Sharma
Electronic medical records concepts and data management, Shruti Sharma
Flanking numbers and its application to arankings of cyclic graphs, M. Daniel Short
Scalable cooperative caching algorithm based on bloom filters, Nodirjon Siddikov
Cellular network monitoring system based on subscriber units, Victor Silva
Nature, Hye Sin
User experience with cybercollaboration technologies, Jessica Smagner
Synthesis and characterization of poly(ionic liquids) derived from 1-ethyl-3-methyl-4- vinylimidazolium triflate, Darren Smith
Culturally sensitive document design for an Eastern Asia audience: Comprehension and preference, Merridith Smith
Integer-based fully homomorphic encryption, Michael Snook
Robust adaptive control for a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell system, Steven Snyder
Intimate immensity, Henrik Søderstrøm
Anthony V. Mannino Foundation: comprehensive marketing strategy report, Kequing Song, Benjamin Woelk, Scott Morabio, Tom Mathew, and Zaw Myint Htoo
Feasibility of integrating multiple types of electroactive polymers to develop a biomimetic inspired muscle actuator, William Spath
Investigating low-bitrate, low-complexity H.264 region of interest techniques in error-prone environments, Timothy Sperr
Mitigating the risk of social engineering attacks, Matthew Spinapolice
Multiple scale landscape pattern index interpretation for the persistent monitoring of land-cover and land-use, Alvin Spivey
Addressing the gender gap in federal law enforcement professions: The motivational attraction of women in computing, Maegan Stanek
