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An Integrated Data-Driven Framework For Coupling Upland Process Models And In-Stream Hydraulic Geometry Estimation, Ahmet Nazim Sahin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Large-scale watershed simulation platforms, such as the Agricultural Integrated Management System (AIMS), are essential for water resource management but are often limited by a critical lack of detailed in-stream channel data required for comprehensive river analysis. This study addresses this gap by developing and validating an integrated, data-driven framework that couples upland process models with in-stream hydraulic geometry estimation at a national scale. The research was executed through two complementary thrusts founded on the National Hydrography Dataset Plus (NHDPlus).

First, a geospatial workflow was developed to create NHDPlus-driven input files for the Annualized Agricultural Non-Point Source (AnnAGNPS) model—a tool for …

The Relationship Between College Entrance Exam Scores And First-Year Undergraduate Grade Point Averages At A Regional Public University: An Exploratory Analysis, Kaitlyn Sanson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the relationship between college entrance exam scores and first-year college grade point averages for first-year students enrolled at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. Using a three-manuscript approach, the dissertation in practice explores the predictive validity of college entrance exam scores in higher education admissions, evaluates the effectiveness of these exams in forecasting academic success, and connects leadership philosophy to data-driven decision-making in admissions policies.

Manuscript One introduces the problem of practice by situating college entrance exams within the broader context of college admissions. While entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT have traditionally been …

High-Resolution And Time-Efficient Infiltration Rate Estimating Technique Using Geophysical Emi And Hydrogeological Modeling, Md Abdus Samad

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Information on infiltration rates is crucial for developing climate-resilient infrastructure, optimizing irrigation in agricultural management, and tackling stormwater-related hazards. However, rapid urbanization and climate change are expected to exacerbate these risks. Therefore, proper assessment and understanding of infiltration capacity is essential for designing effective soil conservation strategies aimed at enhancing infiltration, reducing erosion, and supporting sustainable land and water management. Despite the importance, traditional methods such as single ring and double ring infiltrometer (DRI) test are limited by spatial resolution and time inefficiency, often fail to capture spatial heterogeneity across large areas.

To address these limitations, this research developed a …

Beyond Guns Vs. Butter: Gendered Dynamics In Security Policy Preferences, Elaine Elizabeth Tagert

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation challenges the foundational assumptions of the “guns versus butter” debate by recentering gender, insecurity, and state legitimacy in the analysis of public opinion. Drawing on over 300,000 individual responses across 80 countries, and original survey data from post-conflict Colombia, it demonstrates that the commonly held belief that women are more likely to prioritize welfare over security is both context-dependent and empirically unstable. Rather than reflecting innate preferences, gendered policy attitudes emerge from lived experiences of violence, inequality, and institutional trust.

The first empirical chapter reveals a striking reversal of conventional expectations in the Global South: in regions where …

Measurement Of Forces In Standing Wave Ultrasonic Fields, Milan Rai

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The acoustic radiation force provides the physical mechanism for the non-contact levitation and manipulation of particles in ultrasonic standing wave fields. This thesis presents a study on the measurement, simulation, and validation of acoustic radiation forces acting on spherical particles levitated in air. The motivation for this work is to provide high-precision measurements of acoustic radiation forces in trapping systems, which are of particular interest in biomedical manipulation, materials science, and contactless assembly.

The study employs a three-part methodology: theoretical analysis, experimental observation, and numerical simulation. Theoretically, the acoustic radiation force was derived from Gor’kov’s potential (valid for ka « …

Groundwater Age Estimates For The Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer And Comparisons With Hydrogeologic Heterogeneity, Michael Gratzer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Groundwater age is a useful tool for characterizing various aspects of groundwater availability. No aquifer-wide groundwater age characterization was completed for the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer (MRVA) before this study. Using 3H, 14C, SF6, and 3Hetrit concentrations in groundwater samples from the MRVA and some underlying aquifers of the Mississippi embayment, this study estimated age distributions of samples with lumped parameter models (LPMs) in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) TracerLPM software and investigated the factors controlling groundwater age in the MRVA. To better understand how hydrogeologic heterogeneity affects groundwater age, each sample’s age distribution coefficient of variation [Cv(LPMAD)] was …

Inventory Of Transcripts Of Council Meetings, Annual Meetings, Committee Reports And Speeches, 1886-2021, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Library

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

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The Ole Miss, University Of Mississippi

The Ole Miss (1897-)

The Ole Miss Annual, 2025

Community Service Guides Ole Miss First Scholar's Career Path, Jonathan Scott

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – When he first enrolled at the University of Mississippi, Kaleb Henry knew he wanted to pursue a career in a health care profession that would allow him to help others. He just didn't know which specific career.

Former Rebel Basketball Player Helps Keep Um Athletes Competitive, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A four-year letterman in basketball at the University of Mississippi, Hunter Carpenter, of Dallas, knows how updated facilities and equipment can give student-athletes a competitive edge, enabling the Rebels to score wins at the highest levels.

Mock Trial Team Hosts Annual Chucky Mullins Invitational, Will Jones

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students earned honors during the fifth annual Chucky Mullins Invitational hosted recently by the university's Mock Trial Association at the School of Law.

Longtime Medical Center Faculty Member Creates Endowment, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime employee of the University of Mississippi Medical Center hopes a scholarship he and his wife established will help relieve financial burdens faced by many medical students while also supporting those who recruit new med school candidates.

National Math, Science Teacher Group Appoints Um Professor To Board, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Joel Amidon will help oversee a national network of teachers focused on improving STEM education for students across the U.S.

Program Aims To Produce Home-Grown Evaluators, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A gift from the Community Foundation for Mississippi and W.K. Kellogg Foundation is underwriting a project designed to equip individuals to evaluate the effectiveness of social programs in Mississippi.

Roommate Finding App Wins First Place At Business Model Competition, Angelica Owens

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new online business that connects incoming college freshmen to help them find roommates won first place during the 2024 Servin' the South Business Model Competition.

Closing Remarks And Door Prizes, Melissa Dennis, Elizabeth Batte

School Library Symposium

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Lunch By Oby's, Conference Participants

School Library Symposium

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy Graduate Student Earns Aaps Abstract Award, Natalie Ehrhardt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists has recognized University of Mississippi pharmacy graduate student Nourhan Mostafa for her work on a project to improve therapeutic availability of a compound sometimes used to treat seizures in children.

Ole Miss Senior Chosen As 2025 Marshall Scholar, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The British government has named University of Mississippi senior Christian Boudreaux as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making him the university's fourth Marshall scholar ever.

What I Do, What I Say, What I Am, Adelle Harvey

Undergraduate B.F.A. Theses in Studio Art

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Gift To Help Business School Build Leaders, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Robert McDonough believes his son Andrew is being well prepared as a future business leader by the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. He's also excited that daughter Elena is beginning a business degree this fall.

End Of Semester Message To Faculty And Staff From Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce, Glenn Boyce

University of Mississippi News

Congratulations on a fantastic fall semester and thank you for your dedication to the University of Mississippi. Your tremendous efforts have contributed to our resounding successes this semester!

Ole Miss Dining Introduces New Chick-Fil-A Location, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Dining Services plans to open a new Chick-fil-A location in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union just in time for the start of the spring semester.

Law Professor Recognized For Work With Student-Athletes, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame has recognized University of Mississippi law professor Ronald Rychlak among 16 faculty athletics representatives nationwide.

Fictional And Historical Narratives Of African American Soldiers Of Wwii, Abigail Rae Stewart

Honors Theses

This thesis examines the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II through the dual lenses of oral histories and fictionalized accounts, arguing that both are essential to fully understanding their multifaceted journeys at home and abroad. Oral histories provide direct, personal narratives from veterans themselves, capturing their voices, emotions, and reflections on the discrimination, camaraderie, and resilience that defined their wartime and postwar lives. These firsthand accounts offer invaluable insights into the structural realities of systemic racism within the military and society, as well as the personal sacrifices these soldiers made in the name of a country that …

Sustainability Of Food Prescription Programs In Rural Mississippi, Eve Davis

Honors Theses

Food prescription programs are an innovative strategy to address food insecurity and to promote health as a preventative measure, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Mississippi has high rates of chronic diseases relating to nutrition, poverty, and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Throughout this research, I have analyzed program funding and sustainability mechanisms such as community investment, nutrition education, and awareness. The preliminary research has identified the need for collaboration between healthcare providers, local farmers, nonprofit organizations, and government officials. I interviewed various individuals that could become potential stakeholders for food prescription programs, such as individuals from nonprofit …

A Kid's Guide To Infectious Disease, Abby Carroll

Honors Theses

A Kid’s Guide to Infectious Disease is an educational illustrated book intended for young pediatric patients, ages three to five. This project was inspired by my personal interests, involvement at the University of Mississippi, and experience as a medical assistant. Over the past couple of years, I have had the opportunity to work as a medical assistant, interacting with many pediatric patients and their families at HealthPointe Primary Care. As a pre-physician assistant student studying biology, I was inspired to create a resource for these kids by both my classes at the University of Mississippi and my passion for pediatric …

Delta Connections Garner Award For Ralph Eubanks, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Writing has been a lifelong pursuit for Ralph Eubanks, one that has led him through the publishing world, academia and the Library of Congress. The University of Mississippi alumnus recently received two honors that reflect this success in practicing and supporting the craft of writing. Eubanks, faculty fellow and writer-in-residence at the UM Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has been named president of the Authors Guild, America's oldest and largest professional organization for writers. He also earned a Gold Award for coverage of diverse communities in the Lowell Thomas Journalism Awards competition.

Delta Connections Garner Award For Ole Miss Author, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Writing has been a lifelong pursuit for Ralph Eubanks, one that has led him through the publishing world, academia and the Library of Congress. The University of Mississippi alumnus recently received two honors that reflect this success in practicing and supporting the craft of writing.

12.02.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Email Address Matters

All of Us Researcher Symposium

Welcome Anya Goldman