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Transitions to post-secondary engineering studies
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Mechanistic and Engineering Studies of LOV Photoreceptors in Yeast
… EL222 and BcLOV4, which in turn has aided the engineering of new light-based tools for controlling cellular biology.</p> <p>In Chapter 2 of my thesis, I performed mechanistic studies to develop an early model of functional activity in EL222 including site-directed mutagenesis, <em>in vivo …
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Electron transfer and protein engineering studies of the soluble methane monooxygenase from Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath)
Chapter 1. Introduction: Electron Transfer in Biological Systems In many biological processes, including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis, electron transfer reactions play vital roles. Electrons must be transported at catalytically relevant rates and with specificity to prevent …
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CRYSTAL ENGINEERING STUDIES ON THE MOLECULAR SALTS AND SILVER(I) COORDINATION COMPOUNDS FOR [2+2] CYCLOADDITION REACTION IN THE SOLID STATE
This thesis describes syntheses and characterization of several molecular salts and silver(I) coordination compounds of certain linear olefins. The relative orientations of these olefins in the solid state structures of these molecular salts and silver(I) coordination compounds have been analysed …
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An investigation into student and teacher perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the use of information communications technologies to support digital forms of summative performance assessment in the applied information technology and engineering studies courses in Western Australia
… measure the practical performance of students in Engineering Studies and Applied Information Technology (AIT). Therefore, it was also necessary to evaluate the feasibility of this task and factors that would affect feasibility such as perceptions and attitudes of particpants. To achieve this the …
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Developing a 2-Phase Screening System to Assess the in vitro and in vivo Stability of Engineering Native Seed Storage Proteins
… mustard families. They are targets for protein engineering studies attempting to alter the physicochemical properties (e.g. emulsification and gelling) and nutritional value, with respect to amino acid content, of their seed protein extracts (Muntz et al, 1998; Tandang-Silvas et al, 2011). The …
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Mathematical maturity for engineering students
This dissertation presents four studies on the mathematical education of engineering students. The first study is a qualitative analysis of the beliefs of engineering faculty at a single institution regarding what constitutes “mathematical maturity” for engineering students. Faculty emphasized the …
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The effects of mitral annular dynamics, and the laceration of the anterior leaflet with transcatheter mitral valve replacements
… surgical guidelines, and no quantitative engineering studies have been conducted to better understand performance and risks. Laceration of the anterior mitral leaflet (LAMPOON) is a proposed proactive solution. The first goal of this dissertation includes designing and performing in vitro …
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Using Augmented Reality For Studying Left Turn Maneuver At Un-signalized Intersection And Horizontal Visibility Blockage
… of adapting the AR technology into traffic engineering was investigated. Two AR systems; AR Vehicle "ARV" system and Offline AR Simulator "OARSim" system were built. The systems' outcomes as well as the on-the-road driving under the AR were evaluated. In evaluating systems' outcomes, systems …
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Studies on Hydrogen-Pinch Analysis and Application of COSMO-SAC to Electrolytes
… describes the results of two process system engineering studies: (1) hydrogen pinch analysis; and (2) application of COSMO-SAC (conductor-like screening model – segment activity coefficient) to electrolytes. Part (1) presents an automated spreadsheet method that can quickly help minimize …
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Knickpoint analysis of streams in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska
… of stream profiles, seismic reflection studies, engineering studies, and historical earthquakes indicates uplift in south-central South Dakota and north-central Nebraska over the last 5-10 ma. The purpose of this study was to determine if this uplift could be detected by constructing …
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Plenum-to-plenum heat transfer characteristics under natural circulation in a scaled-down prismatic modular reactor
… Nuclear Plant Program (NGNP) in nuclear engineering studies. As the world searches for an energy source with high energy density, clean, abundant, and storable nature to avoid global warming issues, GCR seems to be a promising solution, particularly the possibility of producing hydrogen. …
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A market and engineering study of a 3-kilowatt class gas turbine generator
Market and engineering studies were performed for the world's only commercially available 3 kW class gas turbine generator, the IHI Aerospace Dynajet. The objectives of the market study were to determine the competitive requirements for small generators in various U.S. applications, assess the …
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Development and Evaluation of the Profile Synthesis Method for Approximate Floodplain Redelineation
… to improve the maps and expand the scope of the studies. The flood zones depicted on these maps are developed through engineering studies, using a variety of accepted methods to model and predict flood-prone areas. These methods are classified as detailed, limited detailed, or approximate, …
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Increasing the Effectiveness of K-12 Stem Worshops Through Targeted Context and Creative Technolgies
… a need for one million more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals over the next decade than the United States is producing at the current rate. As a result, STEM education is a major focus of recent legislation and funding in Congress as the number of STEM professionals …
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Career Goals and Actions of Early Career Engineering Graduates
Much of engineering education research focuses on improving undergraduate engineering education. However, in order to help new engineers prepare for and successfully transition to the workplace, and therefore improve retention within the engineering practice, it is vitally important to understand …
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Development of limiting dilution viability pcr method to assess the effectiveness of selected biocides to treat indoor fungi growth
… that higher educational building of computer studies (Building A) and of civil engineering studies (Building B) were contaminated by 509 CFU/m3 and 805.7 CFU/m3 of indoor airborne fungi, respectively. Two indoor fungi, Talaromyces spp. and Aspergillus niger were identified. They were subjected …
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An Analytical Investigation of Flapping Wing Structures for Micro Air Vehicles
… that undergo large deformations while flapping. Engineering studies have confirmed that deformations can increase the lift of flapping wings. Wing flexibility has been studied through experimental construction-and-evaluation methods and through computational numerical models. Between experimental …
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