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145th Commencement, Winter

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Optical-Fiber Preamplifiers For Ladar Detection And Associated Measurements For Improving The Signal-To-Noise Ratio, Michael S. Salisbury, Paul F. Mcmanamon, Bradley D. Duncan

Electro-Optics and Photonics Faculty Publications

In an effort to increase achievable postdetection signal-tonoise ratios (SNRs) of continuous-wave, 1-gm all-solid-state ladar systems, a prototype rare-earth-doped optical-fiber amplifier has been included in the optical return signal path of both a heterodyne and a directdetection ladar system. We provide numerical predictions for SNR increases according to our previously developed theory. We also detail our experimental efforts and provide the results of SNR measurements for four distinct cases: direct ladar detection with and without a fiber amplifier, and heterodyne ladar detection with and without a fiber amplifier. Experimentally measured increases in SNRs for ladar systems incorporating an optical-fiber amplifier …

Interview: Dr. Frederick Gies, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Individually guided education

Interview: Robert Anderson, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Curriculum change for racial desegregation

Review: 'High Risk And High Stakes: Health Professionals, Politics And Policy', Patrick G. Donnelly

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Faculty Publications

Many studies of the law and policy creation process examine the efforts of particular interest groups and coalitions to influence the views and votes of legislators. Wysong focuses on the role of professional associations, specifically associations of health care professionals, in the legislative debate over the High Risk Occupational Disease Notification and Prevention Act, an example of what is most commonly known as "right-to-know" legislation.

The ethical codes and service-oriented goals of professions suggest that associations of professionals might act differently than interest groups. Wysong shows that the core groups in debates over health and safety legislation recognize that their …

144th Commencement, Summer

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Interview: Dr. Jon Paden, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Institute for the Development of Educational Activities

Interview: Dale Bertsch, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Regional Planning Commission

Interview: Dr. Leo Lucas, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Experiences with desegregation as a school board member

Interview: Paul A. Woodie, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Dayton View stabilization project, Model Cities program

Interview: Michael Adler And Carolyn Zsambok, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Dayton View stabilization

Interview: Dr. Amie Revere, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Model Cities program

Interview: Gregory Caras, Joseph Watras

Joseph Watras Interviews

Subject of interview: Dayton View stabilization

Students Tap Into Science Network For Answers — And Driver's Training On The Information Superhighway, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A student at Roth Middle School wonders if people nationwide support Singapore's recent caning of teen Michael Fay and if they believe physical punishment reduces crime. A science fair participant doubts his results showing cooking oil is less buoyant than tap water. Students at MacFarlane Middle School are baffled by an optical illusion that occurs when they stare at a black-and-white design and seek scientific reasons for the visual trickery. For responses, they tum to the Dayton Science Network, which puts Dayton students and teachers in touch with students, educators, scientists, engineers and other professionals throughout the nation.

144th Commencement, Spring

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Business As Usual: Ethics As Mundane Behavior, And The Case Of Target Corporation, Jon A. Hess

Communication Faculty Publications

Ethics are in vogue in the 1990s America. Concerns for ethical behavior pervade almost every aspect of our lives and work. This trend has not been unnoticed by the American business community. In fact, many businesses have taken current ethical concerns and tried to put them into action. In some cases, the action has been out of necessity or self-interest, as in the case of companies hurt by an unethical reputation or companies forced to implement ethics programs because of legal indictments. But some companies are taking a proactive stance toward ethics without external pressure.

As these businesses strive to …

Welcome To The University Of Dayton -- On Cd-Rom, Student Recruitment Around The Country Turns High-Tech

News Releases

News release announces that the next wave of student recruitment materials is multimedia.

Emerging Field Of Environmental Geology Provides Grounding Employers Are Looking For

News Releases

News release announces that Woodward-Clyde Consultants hires recent college graduates who have environmental degrees from sound programs.

1994 University Of Dayton Calendar Of Events: Miscellaneous Events

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News release announces a list of miscellaneous events for April and May 1994.

University Of Dayton Names Chair For Religious Studies Department

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News release announces that Terrence W. Tilley has been named chair of the religious studies department at the University of Dayton.

Benefits Of Scientific Glass-Blowing Course Are Crystal Clear To University Of Dayton Students

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News release announces comments from students on why scientific glass blowers are beneficial.

University Of Dayton Researchers To Study Environmental Impact Of Cfc Substitutes

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News release announces that the University of Dayton Research Institute has won a $380,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Rank Conditioned Rank Selection Filters For Signal Restoration, Russell C. Hardie, Kenneth E. Barner

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

A class of nonlinear filters called rank conditioned rank selection (RCRS) filters is developed and analyzed in this paper. The RCRS filters are developed within the general framework of rank selection(RS) filters, which are filters constrained to output an order statistic from the observation set. Many previously proposed rank order based filters can be formulated as RS filters. The only difference between such filters is in the information used in deciding which order statistic to output. The information used by RCRS filters is the ranks of selected input samples, hence the name rank conditioned rank selection filters. The number of …

Two University Of Dayton Professors Win Science And Engineering Awards

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News release announces that Mohammad Karim and Panagiotis Tsonis were named winner of the 1994 Outstanding Engineers and Scientists Award.

Grace Under Pressure; The Games Remain The Same; May The Force Be With You; Image Of The Athlete

News Releases

News release announces Charles Kimble says Tonya Harding has more reason to self-handicap; John Schleppi says inviting professional athletes to compete in Olympic competition is a throwback to the Greeks; Carol Siciliano says an intangible force allows athletes at the Olympic level to achieve total focus; Joseph Pici says Dan Jansen is the classic tragic character.

St. Augustine, Dorothy Day Discuss Faith And Reason At Ud Symposium

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News release announces a "meeting of the minds" as a part of the first annual Humanities Symposium.

Fees Cut For Summer Religious Studies Graduate Students At The University Of Dayton

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News release announces that UD will reduce tuition and housing fees for the second summer sessions in a pilot program to make graduate religious studies more available to students.

University Of Dayton Conference Will Focus On Success Issues For African-American Males

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News release announces that Molefi Kete Asante and the Rev. George Clements will highlight the University of Dayton's African-American Male Conference.

Two New Degree Programs At Ud To Address Student Interests, Employment Trends

News Releases

News release announces that the University of Dayton has added two new degree programs: bachelor of science degree in environmental geology and bachelor of arts in visual communication design.

Ud Professor To Help In Pioneering Project That May Improve Patient Care, Cut Costs

News Releases

News release announces that Tom Ferratt will help pioneer a telecommunication network for area hospitals.