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Glaciernet: A Deep-Learning Approach For Debris-Covered Glacier Mapping, Zhiyuan Xie, Umesh K. Haritashya, Vijayan K. Asari, Brennan W. Young, Michael P. Bishop, Jeffrey S. Kargel

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Rising global temperatures over the past decades is directly affecting glacier dynamics. To understand glacier fluctuations and document regional glacier-state trends, glacier-boundary detection is necessary. Debris-covered glacier (DCG) mapping, however, is notoriously difficult using conventional geospatial technology methods. Therefore, in this research for automated DCG mapping, we evaluate the utility of a convolutional neural network (CNN), which is a deep learning feed-forward neural network. The CNN inputs include Landsat satellite images, an Advanced Land Observation Satellite (ALOS) digital elevation model (DEM) and DEM-derived land-surface parameters. Our CNN based deep-learning approach named GlacierNet was designed by appropriately choosing the type, number …

Mitosisnet: End-To-End Mitotic Cell Detection By Multi-Task Learning, Md Zahangir Alom, Theus Aspiras, Tarek M. Taha, Tj Bowen, Vijayan K. Asari

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Mitotic cell detection is one of the challenging problems in the field of computational pathology. Currently, mitotic cell detection and counting are one of the strongest prognostic markers for breast cancer diagnosis. The clinical visual inspection on histology slides is tedious, error prone, and time consuming for the pathologist. Thus, automatic mitotic cell detection approaches are highly demanded in clinical practice. In this paper, we propose an end-to-end multi-task learning system for mitosis detection from pathological images which is named"MitosisNet". MitosisNet consist of segmentation, detection, and classification models where the segmentation, and detection models are used for mitosis reference region …

Doc 2020-03 Certificate In Community Arts Engagement, Sharon Davis Gratto

Senate Documents

Legislative Authority

1. Rationale for the new certificate program

With the suspension of the University’s Arts Administration minor program, a curricular gap was created for students who continued to express an interest in pursuing professional work in arts management and related fields. The creation of a new undergraduate arts certificate program that better reflects the University’s values by focusing on community engagement through the arts will be more accessible, practical and attractive as an undergraduate certificate than a more narrowly focused arts management minor program or a graduate certificate program with limited connection to the arts. This undergraduate certificate program …

Doc 2020-01 Sport Communication Certificate, Kelly Vibber, University Of Dayton. Department Of Health And Sport Science

Senate Documents

Legislative Authority

Rationale for the new certificate program

The Sport Communication Certificate is designed to respond to both the needs of students and the trends within sport industries. Students from multiple disciplines currently explore sport culture from different perspectives. Communication students produce and deliver sport content via television, radio and social media. Conversely, Sport Management students explore the economic, political, social, and global contexts within which sport culture operates. Acquiring both sets of skills – media production and sport management – within a certificate is intended to enhance students’ current major and promote their marketability in the workplace.

The North …

Udq: Post: Construction Continues, Meredith Robinson

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Construction continues on the new computer science building.

A New Approach To Antitrust Law: Transparency, Frank Easterbrook, Deborah Garza, Eric Grannon, Douglas Melamed, John B. Nalbandian

University of Dayton Law Review

The following is a transcript of a 2018 Federalist Society panel entitled "Technology, Social Media, and Professional Ethics." The panel originally occurred on November 15, 2018 during the National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C. The panelists were: Hon. Frank Easterbrook, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; Deborah Garza, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP; Eric Grannon, Partner, White & Case; and Douglas Melamed, Professor of the Practice of Law, Stanford Law School. The moderator was the Honorable John B. Nalbandian of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Bet On It: Making The Case For Regulating Sports Wagering In Ohio, Emma Compton

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Coloring Page: Madonna At The Manger, University Of Dayton

Reports and Promotional Materials

Nativity activity: Coloring page made from a holy card in the Marian Holy Cards Collection, Marian Library, University of Dayton.

Weekly Marian Features: Dec. 30, 2019, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

We are back with our first set of resources for 2020. We wish you a blessed New Year!

A Voice From Croatia, Michelle Gregg

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

U.S. ambassador to Croatia, Flyer Bob Kohorst, talks with students about life from his Flyer days to his current position.

My Son, The Rock Star, Vicki Austin

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

It's winter break and my son is home from college. Nightly my husband and I are jarred awake by his clang of a spoon against our one remaining ancient Corelle cereal bowl. He hadn't managed to quite break them all by the age of 10 with his enthusiastic rounds of Nerf attack over breakfast.

The Reluctant Baker: Solving A Holiday Dilemma, Courtney Bennett

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Every December, I do the same calculation: 1 classroom teacher + 2 classroom aides + 1 principal + 1 behaviorist + 1 speech therapist + 1 counselor + 1 occupational therapist + 1 bus driver = $1 million in holiday gifts for my son's teachers, aides and service providers.

The Miracle Of Christmas, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In my Christmas message to the Flyer family, I encourage us to open up our hearts to the miracle of the season.

Weekly Marian Features: Dec. 23, 2019, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

We are now in the fourth week of Advent and excited to share various Christmas resources! We wish you a blessed and joyful Christmas!

The Zezimas' 2019 Christmas Letter, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Since I am in the holiday spirit (and, having just consumed a mug of hot toddy, a glass of eggnog and a nip of cheer, the holiday spirits are in me), I have decided to follow in that great tradition of boring everyone silly by writing a Christmas letter.

A Typical Slow-Motion Train Wreck Of A Year, Derek Ries

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Greetings Family and Friends, I (Derek) have been tasked with the holiday letter this year, and I must say it was another typical slow-motion train wreck of a year for the Ries family.

School Of Law Shows Improvements In Applications, Acceptance Rate, Test Scores, Gpa, Job Placement, Bar Passage Since 2015, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton School of Law has been riding a wave of success in the last four years, posting improvements in acceptance rate, applications, median Law School Admission Test scores and GPAs of incoming students, the bar passage rate, and job placement.

History As It Happens: Interviews About Dayton School Desegregation, Abbey Search

University Libraries Blog Archive

Archives intern documents the opportunities and challenges of making historic interviews accessible to researchers.

Flyer Time: 11 P.M. Stuart Field, Lauren Durham

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The air is crisp. The wind whistles. It's a perfect night for a game.

More Than Meets The Eye, Gita Balakrishnan

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Looking beyond presents in this season of giving.

Near Christmas Birthday Blues, Stacey Gustafson

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The world is divided into two types of people: Those with a birthday on or near Christmas and everyone else. By the time you celebrate a birthday on or near Christmas, everyone's broke, out of town or forgets about your birthday altogether.

Orange Trumps Red And Green This Christmas, Steve Eskew

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Hurrah and humbug. Here's to our annual ambivalence. Time to decorate, shop 'til ya drop and develop a mild drinking habit to cope. As a staunch offline shopper, allow me to emphasize that I do indeed love the Internet but I hate the hassle of being hacked. However, I absolutely adore aIl of you online shoppers. Your method of shopping at home helps free up space for me at the malls. I'm no misanthrope, not even a curmudgeon, but I'm also no Mr. Congeniality among fellow shoppers.

Assessing Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Properties Under Different Thermal Treatments, Erick S. Vasquez, Evan M. Prehn, Keisha B. Walters

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Magnetic nanoparticle structures have been examined as potential carrier vehicles and substrates in a wide range of applications where they undergo mechanical, chemical and/or thermal manipulation to allow for their modification, conjugation and transport. For safe and effective use, it is imperative to not only measure the initial physicochemical and structural properties of nanomaterials, but also identify and quantify any property changes related to a loss of chemical and/or physical integrity during processing and usage conditions. In this study an assessment of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle thermal stability using modulated differential scanning calorimetry (mDSC) and a controlled-heating system is conducted …

Thank You, Dad, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I have often been accused of being sentimental. In my defense, Italian Catholics are known to be a bit emotional. My eyes well up watching movies, dropping my kids off at college and thinking about what Karen means to me. I plead guilty, unapologetically.

See You Next Year, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton offices will be closed for a Christmas break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Public safety and facilities staff will be on duty for necessary campus operations, but academic and administrative offices, Roesch Library and RecPlex will be closed. For emergencies on campus, please contact University of Dayton public safety at 937-229-2121.

Ud In The News Dec. 14-20, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Two of the nation's top outlets covering higher education, a pair of iconic American magazines, the top U.S. Catholic news wire service, The Associated Press, The Conversation and the daily newsletter of the American Society for Engineering Education featured the University's programs, curriculum, students and faculty expertise.

E-Day, Teri Rizvi

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

No abstract provided.

Season Of Miracles, Michelle Tedford

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

In this season of miracles, four students finished their capstone writing project by securing funds for children to join Miracle Makers.

Faculty Affairs Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2019-12-20, University Of Dayton. Faculty Affairs Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

E-Day, Teri Rizvi

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

On the eve of registration for the 2020 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, emcee Pat Wynn Brown humorously urged writers to "get to the barricades at high noon" as she shared a link on Facebook to "One Day More" from the musical Les Miserables. Within five minutes after registration opened on "E- Day," more than 200 writers had claimed their spots for the spring conference, paving the way for a sellout in less than half a day (actually 10 hours and 28 minutes for those of us who appreciate precise details). This is the writing world's equivalent of snaring Bruce Springsteen …