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Uv-Vis Spectral Analysis Of Spot Colors, Radovan Sporka

Masters Theses

Press return inks represent a continuous problem in printing industry. The best way of utilizing them is to mix them into new colors. Efficiently to do so, it is necessary to determine their composition first. The spot color inks for product gravure were analyzed using Perkin Elmer Spectrometer LAMBDA 900. UV/VIS/NIR analysis of mixtures showed rather similar course of ink spectra in ultraviolet and near infrared region. Thus, the VIS range from 400 - 700 nm was used for further analysis. The unique course of spectral curves of each pigment in visible region enabled successful qualitative analysis of two- and …

A Study In The Morality Of The African American Reparation, Jason L. Moulenbelt

Masters Theses

The question that is posed in this thesis is this: Do blacks have a moral claim for reparations for past indiscretions, such as slavery and legalized segregation? A second question dependent on an answer to this first is: If it is decided that blacks do have a claim to reparations, to whom can they make this claim? The first question will be answered through the clarification of the terms compensation and reparation, the exploration of current compensatory programs (such as Affirmative Action) that have claimed reparations as justification for the implementation of compensatory policies, and answering many of the current …

An Examination Of The Effects Of Fluency Training On Retention, Distractibility, And Generativity, Victoria Mary Pellettiere

Dissertations

The Precision Teaching movement grew out of a commitment to use frequency as a universal measure of behavior, as well as the desire to employ research methods derived from the experimental analysis of behavior in education (Lindsley, 1991). One component of instruction employing the precision teaching model is fluency training that typically involves exposing learners to the training materials until they have met criteria for both accuracy and speed. Proponents of fluency training ascribe a number of specific benefits to this instructional tool. Lindsley (1992, 1995) and others (Binder, 1993, 1996; Haughton, 1981b) suggested that fluency training enhances retention, endurance, …

Chemical, Isotopic, And Hydrogeologic Investigations Of An Agriculturally Impacted Area, Nottawa Creek Watershed, Calhoun County, Michigan, Gerald A. Unterreiner

Dissertations

A 4 km2 agricultural area within the somewhat poorly drained Nottawa Creek Watershed, south central Michigan, was investigated to help understand transport and transformation processes of nutrients and herbicides to surface water. Geology o f the study area is comprised of a thin glacial drift cover overlying shale bedrock. A one layer, two-dimensional numerical triangular finite element groundwater flow model was developed to evaluate regional groundwater flow. Selected horizontal hydraulic conductivities ranged from 3 x 10‘3 m/day to 107 m/day. Field-scale infiltration modeling with the computer program GLEAMS, substantiated with water level measurements, suggest significant recharge events occur during summer, …

Systematic Methods For The Design Of A Class Of Fuzzy Logic Controllers, Saad Y. Yasin

Dissertations

Fuzzy logic control, a relatively new branch of control, can be used effectively whenever conventional control techniques become inapplicable or impractical. Various attempts have been made to create a generalized fuzzy control system and to formulate an analytically based fuzzy control law. In this study, two methods, the left and right parameterization method and the normalized spline-base membership function method, were utilized for formulating analytical fuzzy control laws in important practical control applications. The first model was used to design an idle speed controller, while the second was used to control an inverted control problem. The results of both showed …

The Reliability Of Emg Normalization Procedures For Three Muscles Involved In Knee Extension, Gerrik J. Schepel

Masters Theses

This retrospective study analyzed the three muscles involved in knee extension: vastus medialis, rectus femoris, and vastus lateralis. lt was conducted to determine the reliability of normalization procedures when evaluating the EMG response detected from a muscle. During a maximal voluntary isometric contraction {MVIC), the EMG response of the muscle was recorded and the iEMG moment per unit area was determined. The iEMG response ofthe quadriceps muscles during dynamic exercise was normalized using the MVIC. Subjects (N = 44) performed two consecutive MVICs with a 2-min rest between trials at 110°, 90°, 70°, 50°, and 30° of knee flexion, …

Determining Flow Type In A Carbonate Bedrock Aquifer, Presque Isle County, Michigan, Bonny Armstrong

Masters Theses

Presque Isle County, Michigan, has a long history of ground water quality problems. Aquifer contamination is most likely the result of large fractures in the bedrock allowing surface water to rapidly reach ground water. The purpose of the study is to l) perform a geochemical investigation of ground water in the bedrock aquifer, 2) suggest the type of ground water flow system present in the study area and characterize the aquifer type, and 3) suggest how the flow system might affect the behavior and transport of contaminants.

Water samples were collected from sixteen wells in the Genshaw Formation, three wells …

Learning In The Prairie, Meredith L. Beilfuss

Masters Theses

This research focused on fieldwork in geography and science education relative to the high school curriculum. First, the literature was reviewed to analyze the pedagogical and cognitive benefits of using fieldwork and how fieldwork might enrich the high school social studies and science curriculum in Michigan. Second, prairie curriculum resources were evaluated for suitability using the Michigan Education Standards and the National Standards for Geography. Finally, two groups of high school students engaged in fieldwork, using two different methods, photography and sketching, and were compared for their pre and post fieldwork knowledge of prairie ecological concepts. The pre and post …

Separation Of Enantiomers With Chiral Dendrimer, Jie Zhuang

Masters Theses

Chiral dendrimers with .unique ordered structures are especially attractive for the recognition of chiral molecules based on the three point contact model. We have successfully synthesized first generation chiral dendrimers containing L- and D- tryptophan methyl ester moieties and characterized them by NMR, IR, UV-Visible, MS, and optical activity. L-tryptophan methyl ester dendrimer was converted to its acid form in order to attach it to aminopropyl silica for the HPLC separation of enantiomers. The aminopropyl silica containing 1.52mmols/g of NH₂ groups binds about 0.3mmols of dendrimer per gram and has about 0.4mmols of free NH₂ groups per gram. …

Stratigraphic Analysis Of Diamicton Units In Southern Allegan County, Michigan, Shannon A. Wong

Masters Theses

Two diamicton units from the southern Allegan County, Michigan lakeshore bluffs were identified and differentiated through clay mineralogy by analysis of 7 /10A peak-height ratios and the 2-80 mm crystalline fraction from pebble count results. t-Tests indicate the two units are significantly different. These two units are correlated with the Saugatuck and the Ganges tills of southwest Michigan based on similarities in stratigraphic position and lithologic description as described by Monaghan et al. (1986). Other diamicton samples were collected throughout southwest Michigan, near Moline, Otsego, Bloomingdale, Gobles, and Decatur. In correlating the Saugatuck and the Ganges tills to their inland …

Electrical Resistivity Tomography And Induced Polarization Techniques With Paired Vertical Resistivity Probes, Adrian Ezeagu

Masters Theses

The aim of this research is to use electrical resistivity and induced polarization (IP) techniques to image in detail the vertical and lateral distribution of resistivity and chargeability in the subsurface region between two or more boreholes. The method involves installing electrodes mounted on PVC pipes in the boreholes. The distribution of resistivity and chargeability around the boreholes is then calculated. The large number of measurements taken is then inverted to produce tomographs or images showing subsurface distribution of resistivity and chargeability. Four cross-hole measurement arrays (pole-pole, dipole-pole dipole-dipole and pole-dipole) were employed in acquiring tomographic data. The tomographs produced …

Western News, March 28, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: IT firm commits to BTR Park, Kalamazoo, Author; activist to discuss restoring state's environment, WMU surpasses previous record for gifts, still four months to go, 'Famous' Chinese trumpeter visits campus, Grant total nears $29 million, several awards in excess of $1 million, On Campus with Rob South, WMU Board of Trustees elects St. John, Klohs to lead board for 2002, Pow Wow to draw thousands to campus, Israeli films explore women's peace efforts, Grant will support next Youth Arts Fest.

Western Michigan University Occupational Therapy Department Web Page, Holly Pietrzak, Melissa Byrne

Honors Theses

Website designed for WMU's Occupational Therapy department.

Western News, March 14, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Tacoma., Wash., firm will have research facility at BTR Park, offices downtown, Ohio violinist is first recipient of Rhea Fetzer music scholarship, Francophone Film Festival is first of its kind, Laureate meets undergrad publishing need, WMUK gets third state award, Berkey's election to national office sets precedent for group, On Campus with Chris Pyzik, Walker Institute to mark new beginning.

The Hoop Of Learning: A Holistic, Multisystemic Model For Facilitating Educational Resilience Among Indigenous Students, Margaret A. Waller, Scott K. Okamoto, Ted Hibbeler, Patricia Hibbeler, Patricia Mcintyre, Roland Mcallen-Walker, Audrey A. Hankerson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Indigenous communities in the United States have a wealth of cultural and social resources that can facilitate educational resilience among Native students. This article reviews the historical context, contemporary trends, and current challenges related to education of Indigenous students. The authors present an innovative middle school-to-high school-to-college bridge program as one example of many positive educational initiatives currently developing across the country.

Western News, Feb 21, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: New initiatives outlined for coming year, State cultural agency gives grant to Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Beebe-Thompson tapped to fill role as first Lacey Chair, On Campus with George Kohrman, Jewish scholar to speak Feb. 27, Seminar to Japan planned, “W" Club to bestow honors on Gayl Werme, Jack Moss, Johnston stars in Civic musical, MDA program joins forces with Peace Corps.

Western News, Jan. 24, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NSF funds effort exploring research ethics, Annual Academic Convocation slated for Feb. 7 senate meeting, Two faculty members to receive Teaching Excellence awards for 2001, Continuing Ed's new name reflects reach, IEEE taps Mousavinezhad to head educational activities, More than $1.3 million in grants received by WMU in October, Emerita pens book on Messiaen, National math association honors Petro for service, On Campus with Mark Schwerin, 'Computer Tutors' program utilizes college students to bridge digital divide.

Western News, Jan. 9, 2002, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Elise Jorgens named to interim provost post, MLK celebration will focus on ‘Moving the Dream into the Community’, Myrlie Evers-Williams speaks at Miller Jan. 12, Tigers CEO Dombrowski to talk business on campus Jan. 22, Department of English spring reading series set to launch with award-winning authors, DENSO gift will boost engineering construction project, Cooley, WMU alliance will bring law degree to Grand Rapids.

2002 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

• 25 Year Club
• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Forty Years of Service
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 2002, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Shedding light: WMU experts bridge the divide between religion and politics to shed light on how conflicting beliefs spark cultural animosity and tragedy • Western's Campus School: For generations of Kalamazoo youngsters, the Campus School and State High served as a learning laboratory, offering innovative educational experiences under the watchful eyes of professors. • Answering the call: When the call came, Janet Pisaneschi answered. It wasn't until later she realized her call was to service in health care rather than religion. • Give us a grade • Centennial Capital Campaign news • University News • College News • Alumni …

An Investigation Of Preservice Elementary Teachers' Thinking About Science, William W. Cobern, Cathleen C. Loving

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

It is not common to find media reports on the failures of science education; nor uncommon to hear prestigious scientists publicly lament the rise of anti-science attitudes. Given the position elementary teachers have in influencing children, anti-science sentiment amongst them would be a significant concern. Hence, this article reports an investigation where preservice elementary teachers responded to the Thinking about Science survey instrument. This newly developed instrument addresses the broad relationship of science to nine important areas of society and culture and is intended to reveal the extent of views being consistent with or disagreeing with a commonly held worldview …

Culturally Important Issues And Science: A Gender And Science-Interest Investigation, William W. Cobern, Cathleen C. Loving

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

Elementary science methods students nearing completion of their preservice teacher preparation are an important source for gauging views about science and its relation to culture. This research investigates gender and science interest as correlates of the valuation of science vis-à-vis nine culturally important categories as measured by the Thinking About Science Survey. Over one thousand male and female students at a large midwestern university took part in this study.

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 2002-2004, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

Mission of the University

Admissions

Tuition and Fees

Registration, Records, Academic Regulations

Graduation Procedures and Requirements

Student Financial Assistance

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Student Rights and Responsibilities

University and Student Services

Graduate Programs and Courses, by Academic Unit

Glossary of Terms

University Officers

The Faculty

Index

Science Reference—The Ground Floor, Linda Rolls

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Fact Book 2002-03, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

• General Information
• Enrollment Information
• Institutional Comparison
• Student Information
• Faculty Information
• Budgets and Resources

Department Of Geosciences- 2002, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

• Degrees Offered
• Field Studies
• Laboratory Facilities
• About WMU
• Kalamazoo and Surrounding Communities
• Meet the Faculty and Staff

Gatherings No. 29 Winter 2002, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 29. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 7, 2001, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Remarks by Chair
• Trustee Resignation
• Remarks by the President
• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
• Grant Report
• Resignations
• Kalamazoo Gazette Feature

Geosciences Newsletter - 2001, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol.1, No. 26

• Faculty News
• Core Lab
• Groundwater Education of Michigan (GEM) Center
• Graduate Student News
• Alumni News
• Advisory Council News
• Donations

Changing Mathematical Discourse: A Case Study Of A Secondary Mathematics Teacher, Mary Lynn Breyfogle

Dissertations

No abstract provided.