Announcing the Final Examination of Hunter Quebedeaux for the degree of Master of Science. Orbit propagation is the backbone of many problems in the space domain, such as uncertainty quantification, trajectory optimization, and guidance, navigation, and control of on orbit vehicles. Many of these techniques can rely on millions of orbit propagations, slowing computation, especially evident on low-powered satellite hardware. …
Graduate Student LifeAnnouncing the Final Examination of Ms. Miranda D. Proctor for the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Psychology A review of the literature reveals a high incidence of body-image distress among breast cancer survivors who have undergone surgery, which is a natural response to the significant changes in their appearance. Reconstructive surgery, utilizing implants or flaps, may be employed …
Graduate Student LifeAnnouncing the Final Examination of Bruce Miller for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Individuals' decisions to adopt an innovation can be influenced by the group identity of previous adopters or non-adopters in their social network. Previous research in innovation diffusion considered initial innovators and word-of-mouth imitator effects using analytical models. Simulations and agent-based models have been developed to address …
Graduate Student LifeAnnouncing the Final Examination of Heather Marron for the degree of Doctor of Education Online courses and programs are popular with both students and universities, and the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders highlighted both the need and the importance of high-quality online education options. While this modality is popular, it is not without challenges, including rates of student course …
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