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Phosphorus Adsorption Through Engineered Biochars Produced From Local Waste Products, Peter Ogonek

Honors Theses

Phosphorus contained in agricultural runoff is a major anthropogenic contributor to harmful algal blooms (HABs). Biochars are carbon-based materials produced from the pyrolysis of waste biomass that have the potential to amend soils and remediate inorganic and organic contaminants from water. Engineered biochars tailored to adsorb phosphorus from water could reduce the availability of the nutrient in agricultural runoff, reducing the size and frequency of HABs. This study observed the phosphorus adsorption properties of engineered biochars produced from two source materials, oak sawdust and cornstalk residue, and being unmodified, acid-rinsed, or loaded with magnesium prior to pyrolysis, creating acid-rinsed, unmodified, …

Too Close For Comfort: The Effects Of Threatening Stereotypes On Perceptions Of Proximity, Anissa J. Maffett

Honors Theses

Do stereotypes influence how we perceive physical stimuli in our social world? The current project addresses this question by examining whether people differentially perceive targets based on whether a stereotype-based threat accompanies the target. Previous research finds that people evaluate physically threatening stimuli (e.g., spiders, aggressive people) as closer than non-threatening stimuli (Cole Balceitis, & Dunning, 2012). However, less is known about the role of stereotypes in activating a threat response. It was predicted that participants who are made aware of the threatening status of a group will perceive a member of that group as standing physically closer. Overall, the …

Orpheus, Spring 2016, University Of Dayton

Orpheus: UD's Literary and Artistic Magazine

No abstract provided.

In The News: March 29, 2016, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

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Recovery Of Forest Floor Diversity After Removal Of The Nonnative, Invasive Plant Euonymus Fortunei, Kali Z. Mattingly, Ryan W. Mcewan, Robert D. Paratley, Sarah R. Bray, James R. Lempke, Mary A. Arthur

Biology Faculty Publications

The vine Euonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. is invading forests of the eastern United States; as a result, removal of E. fortunei has become a priority of resource managers. This study examined the effectiveness of five techniques for eliminating E. fortunei, restoring plant species richness, and enhancing recolonization by woody species. In 2003, the following five treatments were applied: burn with a propane torch, light exclusion by plastic tarp, burn and glyphosate application, cut (simulated grazing) and glyphosate application, mow and glyphosate application, plus an untreated control. Each treatment was replicated four times in a randomized block design located in …

In The News: March 21, 2016, Michael Duricy

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Where It Belongs, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A former University of Dayton student just returned a library book — checked out 49 years ago. James Phillips, of Minnesota, mailed the History of the Crusades back to campus, along with a note to the Roesch Library.

In The News: March 14, 2016, Michael Duricy

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Flyer News, Vol. 63, No. 13 (March 9, 2016), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton.

Come One, Come All, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop sold out in less than six hours, but there's plenty of opportunity to join in the fun. Three events are free and open to the public. The University of Dayton’s Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop sold out in less than six hours, with more than 350 writers expected to make the journey to Dayton from all parts of the country, Canada and even Spain for the March 31-April 2 laughfest.

In The News: March 7, 2016, Michael Duricy

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2016 Program: Honors Student Symposium, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program

Honors Student Symposium

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Campus Report, Vol. 43, No. 6, University Of Dayton

Campus Report

The publication for faculty and staff of the University of Dayton. This issue includes a pilot program to study abroad, art exhibit using stained glass windows, new book about UD, record retention rates, and renovations to St. Mary's Hall.

Immigration And Politics, University Of Dayton

News Releases

In a new book published this week, a University of Dayton sociologist details how local politics can vilify immigrants while ignoring economic realities. Jamie Longazel conducted nearly 10 years of research for the book - Undocumented Fears: Immigration and the Politics of Divide and Conquer in Hazleton, Pennsylvania - after he saw the mayor of his hometown on national television promise to “eliminate illegal aliens” from Hazleton.

A New Architecture For Application-Aware Cognitive Multihop Wireless Networks, Trenton Evans, Kossivi Tossou, Feng Ye, Zhihui Shu, Yi Qian, Yaoqing Yang, Hamid Sharif

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

In this article, we propose a new architecture for AC-MWN. Cognitive radio is a technique to adaptively use the spectrum so that the resource can be used more efficiently in a low-cost way. A multihop wireless network can be deployed quickly and flexibly without fixed infrastructure. In our proposed new architecture, we study backbone routing schemes with network cognition, and a routing scheme with network coding and spectrum adaptation. A testbed is implemented to test the proposed schemes for AC-MWN. In addition to basic measurements, we implement a video streaming application based on the proposed AC-MWN architecture using cognitive radios. …

Faith's Reasons

Faith’s Reasons

A newsletter published by the Forum on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today at the University of Dayton. The newsletter contains faculty and campus news, and reviews of books and other resources that discuss the intellectual tradition. Dr. Anthony B. Smith wrote of the UD presence at the symposium, "Passing on the Faith, Passing on the Church," hosted by the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies at Fordham University in 2005. Another article announced the 2005 Marianist Award winner, David J. O'Brien.

Faith's Reasons

Faith’s Reasons

A newsletter published by the Forum on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today at the University of Dayton. The newsletter contains faculty and campus news, and reviews of books and other resources that discuss the intellectual tradition. Articles include introductions of new UD faculty Sr. Laura Leming, F.M.I.; Bro. Tom Wendorf, S.M.; and Dr. Anthony Smith. It also mentions the creation of the Department of Religious Studies' Ph.D. program in the Theology of the U.S. Catholic Experience; and a letter written by UD administration and faculty to the U.S. bishops on the subject of Ex corde ecclesiae.

In The News: March 1, 2016, Michael Duricy

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Revisiting Judicial Review Of Interpretive Rules: A Call To Paralyze Auer Deference In The Face Of Perez V. Mortgage Bankers Association, Kyle M. Asher

University of Dayton Law Review

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Shaping The Growth Behaviour Of Biofilms Initiated From Bacterial Aggregates, Gavin Melaugh, Jaime B. Hutchison, Kasper N. Kragh, Yasuhiko Irie, Aled E. L. Roberts, Thomas Bjarnsholt, Stephen P. Diggle, Vernita Gordon, Rosalind J. Allen

Biology Faculty Publications

Bacterial biofilms are usually assumed to originate from individual cells deposited on a surface. However, many biofilm-forming bacteria tend to aggregate in the planktonic phase so that it is possible that many natural and infectious biofilms originate wholly or partially from pre-formed cell aggregates. Here, we use agent-based computer simulations to investigate the role of pre-formed aggregates in biofilm development. Focusing on the initial shape the aggregate forms on the surface, we find that the degree of spreading of an aggregate on a surface can play an important role in determining its eventual fate during biofilm development. Specifically, initially spread …

Role Of Multicellular Aggregates In Biofilm Formation, Kasper N. Kragh, Jaime B. Hutchison, Gavin Melaugh, Chris Rodesney, Aled E. L. Roberts, Yasuhiko Irie, Peter Ø. Jensen, Stephen P. Diggle, Rosalind J. Allen, Vernita Gordon, Thomas Bjarnsholt

Biology Faculty Publications

In traditional models of in vitro biofilm development, individual bacterial cells seed a surface, multiply, and mature into multicellular, three-dimensional structures. Much research has been devoted to elucidating the mechanisms governing the initial attachment of single cells to surfaces. However, in natural environments and during infection, bacterial cells tend to clump as multicellular aggregates, and biofilms can also slough off aggregates as a part of the dispersal process. This makes it likely that biofilms are often seeded by aggregates and single cells, yet how these aggregates impact biofilm initiation and development is not known.

Here we use a combination of …

Becoming Unplugged: Without A Compulsory License, Internet Broadcast Television Powers Down, T. J. Wolf

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Towards Pragmatic Conservatism: A Review Of Seth Vannatta's Conservatism And Pragmatism In Law, Politics, And Ethics, Allen Mendenhall

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Field Preemption And The Presumption Of Federal Action: A Three-Way Supremacy Clause Tug Of War, Joseph E. Zeis Jr.

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Zero Tolerance Or Zero Accountability: An Examination Of Command Discretion And The Need For An Independent Prosecutorial Authority In Military Sexual Assault Cases, Nadia Klarr

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Faith's Reasons

Faith’s Reasons

A newsletter published by the Forum on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today at the University of Dayton. The newsletter contains faculty and campus news, and reviews of books and other resources that discuss the intellectual tradition. The issue discusses the $2 million grant given by the Lilly Foundation to UD. It also eulogizes Brother Todd Ridder, S.M. Una Cadegan remembers her trip to Rome to view the beatification ceremonies for William Chaminade.

Faith's Reasons

Faith’s Reasons

A newsletter published by the Forum on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Today at the University of Dayton. The newsletter contains faculty and campus news, and reviews of books and other resources that discuss the intellectual tradition. The issue provides information on the new online learning opportunies offered by the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Patricia J. Polanski discussed Adlerian theory and spiritual beliefs. The issue also described the Mideast Conference on Christianity and Literature, which UD hosted in October 2001.

'Let It Go': Disney's New Approach To Copyright Enforcement, Kathryn W. O'Rourke

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

After the research paper had been assigned, I began researching possible topics. Once I found an area that interested me, I narrowed down my research and formulated a working argument. There have been many writings about Disney's strict enforcement of copyright; I however took a different approach. I gathered scholarly and popular sources that ranged from background information, similar arguments, and counter points. For the rough draft, I first crafted an outline, then wrote the body paragraphs, and finally the introduction and conclusion. In class, we had a peer review session and my professor gave us constructive notes on our …

Black Widow: Avenger Of Feminism, Elizabeth G. Michalenko

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

The purpose of the assignment was to construct a well-researched argument regarding a socially different superhero and their role in society. The argument needed to address the super’s social difference, as well as how that social difference defines the super’s role. Through class brainstorming sessions and individual research, I determined that emerging gender issues in American society and culture would provide the impetus for my investigation. I searched for the quintessential female hero and found Black Widow from the Marvel universe. Black Widow defies the stereotypes of women and superheroes by living within the constraints of both worlds without succumbing …

Copyright Laws In The Music Industry, Elise M. Erhart

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This assignment was to write an argumentative research paper on a topic related to the course theme, which was Remix Culture. After browsing through a list of suggested topics and reading about a number of famous copyright cases, I finally chose my topic. My biggest struggle during the composition of this paper was figuring out how to organize all of my thoughts and weave them into the research that I gathered. Having both a peer review day in class and a conference with my professor was very helpful and gave me a fresh perspective on my work, making it much …