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Palette Of Perspective: Designing An Inclusive Art History Curriculum, Amy Bettencourt
Palette Of Perspective: Designing An Inclusive Art History Curriculum, Amy Bettencourt
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This project aims to develop an inclusive art history curriculum as a high school level course, addressing the traditional Western-centric focus that has been marginalized non-Western contributions. By pairing Western and non-Western artworks within a chronological framework, students can compare artistic expressions across cultures, emphasizing parallel histories rather than a single Eurocentric narrative. The curriculum employs diverse interpretive methodologies to foster critical thinking and challenge conventional narrative. Designed for a 20-week semester, it focuses on a smaller number of key artworks per unit to encourage meaningful engagement and projects. While still rooted in Western art, the course connects global artistic …
Writing A Course Guide “Fashion Design: A Guide To The Apparel Industry”, Rosemary P. Durfee
Writing A Course Guide “Fashion Design: A Guide To The Apparel Industry”, Rosemary P. Durfee
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This project focuses on improving course materials for the author, among others, to use as a teaching resource for undergraduate apparel design students. The primary focus is to compile information from various resources and industry knowledge gained first-hand by the author. This project aims to create a course guide that can easily integrate with current Fashion Design and Merchandising courses taught at the college level.
Digital Marketing And Consumer Consumption Of Breast-Pumps On Social Media, Leanne Clark
Digital Marketing And Consumer Consumption Of Breast-Pumps On Social Media, Leanne Clark
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A breast pump brassiere, designed to provide hands free experience for the mother when collecting mother's milk, and which integrates various operative components in the category of a micro pump, at least one suction cup, and a milk reservoir, preferably within each cup, to provide for hands free collection of expressed milk, as desired and required by the mother for use in the feeding of her infant.
Hatshepsut And Akhenaten: Dualities Of Gender, Religion, And Implementation Of Queer Theory, Sadie Anderson
Hatshepsut And Akhenaten: Dualities Of Gender, Religion, And Implementation Of Queer Theory, Sadie Anderson
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This paper discusses 18th Dynasty pharaohs Hatshepsut and Akhenaten and the images they portrayed during their reigns. Hatshepsut, though being female, adhered to the preconstructed image of a traditional male pharaoh while Akhenaten defied the long-established artistic canon in order to create a more androgynous pharaonic identity. Both did this to legitimize their rule, connect themselves to divinity, and interpret the duality of gender innate to Egyptian religion through their iconography. Hatshepsut’s masculine depictions cemented her as the father of the polytheistic Egyptian empire over which she reigned. Akhenaten’s more androgynous representations, on the other hand, portrayed him as both …
An Edge Platform Streamlining Connectivity Between Modern Edge Devices And Cloud, Anderson Carvalho
An Edge Platform Streamlining Connectivity Between Modern Edge Devices And Cloud, Anderson Carvalho
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The numerous uses of cloud, fog, and edge computing in a variety of industries are thoroughly examined in this thesis, with a special emphasis on smart factories, smart cities, and smart agriculture. It starts with an introduction to cloud computing, going over its history, importance in contemporary digital infrastructures, and related security concerns. It emphasizes the value of cloud computing for processing and storing data while addressing issues like guaranteeing low latency applications and possible improvements from container technologies. The conversation then shifts to fog computing, going over its history, designs, and uses. It focuses on how fog computing might …
Morphology Classification Of High Redshift Galaxies From Jwst Nircam Images Using Unsupervised Machine Learning, James Liu
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our ability to observe high redshift (z > 2) galaxies, providing a glimpse into the early universe. Classification of these galaxies is crucial to advancing our understanding of galaxy and cosmic evolution. This work aims to develop a machine-based classification scheme for high redshift galaxies using JWST data. Given the immense volume of data generated by JWST, traditional classification methods are insufficient, necessitating an automated approach. We implement an unsupervised machine learning technique that combines a Vector-Quantized Variational Autoencoder (VQ-VAE) as a feature extractor and the K-means clustering algorithm as the classifier to …
Scattering Spectroscopy Of Granular Media For Remote Sensing Applications, Chris H. Lee
Scattering Spectroscopy Of Granular Media For Remote Sensing Applications, Chris H. Lee
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The reflectance of a surface depends not only on the physical characteristics of the medium, but also on the geometry of how the surface is illuminated and viewed. Remote sensing data of a surface at multiple illumination and/or viewing angles can provide additional information that we can use to retrieve the physical properties of the surface and/or underlying medium as opposed to remotely sensed data at a single geometry. In this work, I characterized different aspects of angular reflectance, or scattering, spectroscopy of granular media for remote sensing applications. I applied polarimetry to various samples of olivine sand as a …
Being Korean, Silver Eun Hyung Kim
Being Korean, Silver Eun Hyung Kim
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Being Korean is a thesis driven by a cultural investigation of what it means to be Korean today by revisiting historical events of the past two centuries in Korea through video sculpture highlighting Korean food, Hansik. The artwork and this thesis rediscover haehak, a cultural value that harmonizes society through humor, in order to encourage reconnection in a politically divided society through the ordinary activity of sharing food. To define ordinary Korean-ness, my thesis explores how historical events, such as colonization and war, have influenced our dining table. My work utilizes glass as metaphorical vessels, defamiliarizing traditional elements to reveal …
Creation Story Motifs As Expressions Of Identity And Resiliency In The Visual Culture Of Kahnawà:Ke, Jana Ondrechen Hallford
Creation Story Motifs As Expressions Of Identity And Resiliency In The Visual Culture Of Kahnawà:Ke, Jana Ondrechen Hallford
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Kahnawa:ke is a First Nations reserve near Montreal in Quebec, Canada, with a rich history of creative expression. This is a Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) community, a part of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, a prominent First Peoples group of the Northeast Woodlands. Like many other Indigenous communities, Kahnawa:ke is in the process of revitalizing and renormalizing their culture after centuries of assimilation efforts and pressures to separate them from their traditions. Their creation story, known as the Sky Woman Epoch, is foundational to this culture. While there are a number of creation symbols, this study will focus on the Sky Dome, a …
Exploring Experience Design In The Art Deco Restoration Of Indianapolis Bottleworks Hotel, Jennifer A. Mott
Exploring Experience Design In The Art Deco Restoration Of Indianapolis Bottleworks Hotel, Jennifer A. Mott
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This thesis investigates the interaction between emotional resonance, the Decorative Arts, and historical significance in creating a curated emotional experience. Focused on the case study of the Bottleworks Hotel, a restored Art Deco gem within the former Coca-Cola Bottling Company plant in Indianapolis, this research provides an interpretative analysis, synthesis of the literature, and primary source surveys and reviews to show that the Art Deco restoration and the historical significance of the bottling plant work together to create stimulating experience design. As urban landscapes undergo transformation and the tourism industry becomes increasingly competitive and significant, this study not only enriches …
An Examination Of Artistic Expression Through Honoré Daumier's Le Fardeau, Sarah Isak-Goode
An Examination Of Artistic Expression Through Honoré Daumier's Le Fardeau, Sarah Isak-Goode
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Honoré Daumier, renowned for his career as a political cartoonist in 19th-century France, created a substantial body of personal works that have received comparatively little scholarly attention. This thesis focuses on Daumier's paintings, particularly those created during his midlife (1848-1864), examining their distinctively serious qualities and emotional depth. Through an interdisciplinary approach combining art historical analysis and psychobiography, this research explores the previously unrecognized connection between Daumier's paintings and his private life experiences. Central to this study is an in-depth analysis of Le Fardeau, a painting that exemplifies Daumier's artistic evolution and emotional expression during a period marked by personal …
How Many Fathers? Frequency Of Multiple Paternity In Soupfin Sharks (Galeorhinus Galeus) From California And Australia, Okoiya Kelly
How Many Fathers? Frequency Of Multiple Paternity In Soupfin Sharks (Galeorhinus Galeus) From California And Australia, Okoiya Kelly
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Multiple paternity has been widely documented in elasmobranch fishes (sharks, rays, and skates); however, the frequency of multiple paternity (FMP; the percentage of sampled litters having multiple sires) varies greatly both among and within species. Understanding the reasons for this inter- and intraspecific variation in FMP may be key to understanding why females mate with multiple males. The soupfin shark (Galeorhinus galeus) is an understudied species in this regard with only one study previously investigating multiple paternity, in which two out of five litters sampled from New Zealand were found to have multiple sires (FMP = 40.0%). We augmented this …
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Ptfe) Vs. Ptfe-Free Coatings On Paper Label: Analysis Of Label Mechanical And Performance Properties, Chuqi Su
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Post-printed water-based (WB) coatings, commonly known as aqueous coatings, have gained popularity for paper-based label manufacturing because of their environmentally friendly characteristics. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is one of the common additives added to the WB coatings to achieve heat resistance and rub resistance properties for the final product. PTFE is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, and is a category of Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS). As of January 2024, the sale of food packaging containing PFAS is prohibited in the state of Minnesota, with expectations that this regulation will extend to other states because of the proven harm of PFAS to both humans …
Sold Out: The Commodification Of Personal Data In The Digital Age, Olaya Ordieres Ortega
Sold Out: The Commodification Of Personal Data In The Digital Age, Olaya Ordieres Ortega
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The project titled ‘SOLD OUT’ investigates the profound implications of digital data privacy through a multifaceted multimedia campaign designed to expose and critique the commodification of human information. The campaign explores how contemporary data collection practices have transformed individuals into mere products, bought, sold, and traded without their consent. The project employs a combination of analog and digital mediums to present an engaging and provocative narrative that challenges viewers to confront the stark reality of data privacy in the modern age. ‘SOLD OUT’ transforms abstract privacy concerns into tangible and relatable experiences by linking them to common daily activities and …
Augmenting Social Engagement For Students: Leveraging Ar For Interactive Student Experiences, Promoting Overall Well Being., Aditi Singh
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This thesis explores the concept of an Augmented Reality Application designed to enhance student’s social engagement with their peers in campus activities at universities. It uses AR Technology and futuristic interface design to create a fun and interactive environment that motivates graduate students to socialize more often and maintain a balanced lifestyle. The problem addressed here is the lack of motivation and resources among students to engage in activities due to academic pressures which also adversely affects students mental and emotional wellbeing. The proposed solution involves integrating AR interfaces and elements that immerse them in an enjoyable environment and encourage …
Factors That Enable Cashless Payment Adoption Among The Blue-Collar Workers In Dubai, Rasheed Abdu Venmadathayil
Factors That Enable Cashless Payment Adoption Among The Blue-Collar Workers In Dubai, Rasheed Abdu Venmadathayil
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As part of the Smart Dubai 2021 Strategy, Dubai is leveraging a wide range of technologies to enhance the lives of its residents and drive economic development. A key component of this strategy is the shift toward digital payments and a cashless economy (UAE Government Portal, 2021). In 2020, the Dubai Government established the Cashless Dubai Working Group to create an action plan aimed at transforming all payment transactions in the city to cashless platforms. The UAE, including Dubai, has the essential prerequisites for a cashless economy, such as advanced digital infrastructure and government regulations that protect consumer security and …
Virtual Vortex, Yiling Jiang
Virtual Vortex, Yiling Jiang
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This project examines the pervasive negative impacts of social media through the lens of 3D abstract motion in Virtual Vortex. While social media offers unparalleled convenience and connectivity, it also brings significant, often hidden, adverse effects on psychosocial health, personal privacy, and relationships. These consequences, although intangible, have profound implications that necessitate deeper scrutiny. In Virtual Vortex, I translate these abstract issues into concrete visuals, using 3D animation to make the invisible visible. By employing Cinema 4D (C4D) dynamics and mograph, I create a narrative where a yellow ball represents individuals, and various forms of social media icons symbolize the …
Design And Implementation Of A Modular, Standalone Microfluidic Flow Control Platform For Cell Culture Applications, Meng-Chun Hsu
Design And Implementation Of A Modular, Standalone Microfluidic Flow Control Platform For Cell Culture Applications, Meng-Chun Hsu
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Microfluidics, a technology of manipulating small quantities of fluids (0.1-10 µL), has drawn interest as an emerging platform for biomedical and chemical applications since its debut due to several advantages, including better precision in flow rate control, smaller required sample sizes, lower costs of analyses, and shorter turnaround times. Well-defined fluid flows are the hallmark feature of microfluidic culture systems and enable precise control over biophysical and biochemical cues at the cellular scale. One key demand for microfluidics is to control the delivered fluid flows to downstream applications. This is generally achieved via two major components – valves and pumps. …
A Domain-Specific Language For Accounting, Janhavi Doshi
A Domain-Specific Language For Accounting, Janhavi Doshi
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Accounting can be loosely described as a set of rules and best practices for recording and reporting financial transactions. Despite the seemingly straightforward nature of these principles, implementing them through programming has proven to be complex. Currently, over 550 accounting software solutions exist, developed using more than 17 programming languages. These diverse and often fragmented solutions have led to numerous instances of fraud and errors that elude early detection due to inadequate validity checks. This study investigates the need for a unified approach by developing a Domain-Specific Language (DSL) for Accounting. The proposed DSL aims to standardize accounting practices, enhance …
Impact Of Foreign Aid To Agriculture In Reducing Poverty In Developing Countries., Richard Amoako
Impact Of Foreign Aid To Agriculture In Reducing Poverty In Developing Countries., Richard Amoako
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The effectiveness of foreign aid in reducing poverty has been a contentious issue in development economics. This paper focuses specifically on aid directed towards agriculture, a sector critical for rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation. It investigates the empirical relationship between agricultural aid flows and poverty levels in 46 developing countries between 1997-2020. Fixed effects panel regressions estimate models with the $2.15/day (based on 2017 PPP) poverty headcount ratio as the outcome variable. The key finding is that agricultural aid has a statistically significant poverty-reducing impact. The regression coefficients indicate that on average, a 1% increase in agricultural aid is associated …
A Mixture-Of-Experts Approach To Fine-Tuning The Segment Anything Model, Rajat Sahay
A Mixture-Of-Experts Approach To Fine-Tuning The Segment Anything Model, Rajat Sahay
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The emergence of large, general-purpose foundation models has sparked significant interest in the broader machine learning community. Among the many models being released, the Segment Anything Model (SAM) has demonstrated exceptional capabilities for object segmentation in various settings. Given its expansive training data, SAM has been used for image segmentation across various downstream tasks ranging from tumour segmentation to aerial object detection. However, the majority of pretraining data used by SAM consists of naturally-occurring images, which have significantly different characteristics from images of tumours or images taken by drones. In order to align SAM to these previously unseen domains, we …
Kilonova Modeling And Parameter Inference, Marko Ristic
Kilonova Modeling And Parameter Inference, Marko Ristic
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This dissertation details the generation of a kilonova simulation training library and the training of subsequent machine learning emulators used for multidimensional interpolation. We begin with a Gaussian process interpolation methodology and apply that emulator for Bayesian inference with the AT 2017gfo light-curve dataset. We then expand on our emulator interpolation methodology, replacing the scalar Gaussian process emulator with a vector neural network emulator for light-curve generation. Our neural network emulator results are localized to a much more narrow region of the parameter space, prompting a detailed supportive investigation of the systematic uncertainty associated with our inference approach. We then …
An Analysis Of Funding For Emergency Medical Services In New York State, Conner Griffin
An Analysis Of Funding For Emergency Medical Services In New York State, Conner Griffin
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been a misfit member of public safety and healthcare within the United States since the 1970s. As EMS has progressed into its modern form, policies haven’t caught up, particularly concerning funding. Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement no longer reflect the reality of modern EMS systems. The need to transport a patient to an emergency department to recoup service costs perpetuates an already costly healthcare system (Munjal & Carr, 2013). To offset the loss encumbered by EMS agencies across New York State (NYS), local governments can provide much needed funding. Funding of this nature has also been …
Impact Of Heat Treatment On Microstructure & Friction Performance Of Nasa Al 398 Alloy Rotors, Manjith Srinivas Koganti
Impact Of Heat Treatment On Microstructure & Friction Performance Of Nasa Al 398 Alloy Rotors, Manjith Srinivas Koganti
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Interaction of friction brakes with external environment can considerably influence their performance which could relate to friction instabilities and friction induced vibration and noise. The goal of this thesis is to optimize the mechanical properties of Al-alloy and address the friction, wear, and noise heat-treated rotors tested in scaled down SAE recommended testing procedure. The adopted T5 heat treatment process of Al-alloys involves a particular order of controlled heating and cooling steps designed to get specific microstructural changes within the alloy leading to optimized strength/hardness. Hardness is measured with Rockwell’s Hardness Tester. Artificial ageing at elevated temperature process is done. …
On The Computable List Chromatic Number And Computable Coloring Number, Seth Campbell Thomason
On The Computable List Chromatic Number And Computable Coloring Number, Seth Campbell Thomason
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In this paper, we introduce two new variations on the computable chromatic number: the computable list chromatic number and the computable coloring number. We show that, just as with the non-computable versions, the computable chromatic number is always less than or equal to the computable list chromatic number, which is less than or equal to the computable coloring number.We investigate the potential differences between the computable and non-computable chromatic, list chromatic, and coloring numbers on computable graphs. One notable example is a computable graph for which the coloring number is 2, but the computable chromatic number is infinite.
The Role Of Food Ordering Systems In The Efficiency Of Food Distribution Through Food Banks: A Case Study, Turner Kamm
The Role Of Food Ordering Systems In The Efficiency Of Food Distribution Through Food Banks: A Case Study, Turner Kamm
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Introduction: Food banks face pressure to support an increasing number of food-insecure individuals, and to increase operational efficiency. This study reviewed the role of ordering systems in a food bank through a literature review and analysis of past ordering data. Methods: A literature review was conducted on the role of food ordering systems on efficient food delivery. Order data were categorized by month, county, and product category to assess transaction patterns. Analyses involved total pounds of food received by each county and a formula to calculate the percent of food insecure individuals served by county. Additional analyses compared items that …
The Logical Reasoning Dilemma Of Llms: A Mapping Deficit In Representation Acquisition, Yiling Wu
The Logical Reasoning Dilemma Of Llms: A Mapping Deficit In Representation Acquisition, Yiling Wu
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Currently, Large Language Models (LLMs) based on the Generative Pre-trained Transformer architecture have made breakthroughs in multilingual language processing tasks and performed similar language processing capabilities to humans. However, their performance in dealing with tasks involving reasoning, especially logical reasoning, show significant shortcomings. In this paper, we argue that logical reasoning competence requires a certain type of representation acquisition capability. Based on this, in order to assess whether LLMs have the potential to overcome the shortcomings of their logical reasoning competence in their subsequent development, this work compares the representation acquisition processes of humans and LLMs. This comparison reveals that …
Inference On Neutron Star Parameters And The Nuclear Equation Of State With Rift, Using Prior Eos Information, Askold Vilkha
Inference On Neutron Star Parameters And The Nuclear Equation Of State With Rift, Using Prior Eos Information, Askold Vilkha
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One of the most extreme objects in the Universe, neutron stars are the remnants of supernova explosions. A usual neutron star has a mass in the range of 0.8 − 2.4M⊙ and a radius of about 10 km. Such small radii and high masses imply extreme densities, that exceed the nuclear density ρnuc . The extreme conditions of cold ultradense matter present inside the neutron star cannot be achieved in terrestrial laboratories, so the equation of state (EOS) of such matter is not well understood. Currently, there are many theoretical models of the EOS based on nuclear physics (Quantum Chromodynamics …
Formulation, Manufacture, And Deployment Of A Sustainable Multi-Layer Agricultural Mulch Film, Yvan David Hernandez-Charpak
Formulation, Manufacture, And Deployment Of A Sustainable Multi-Layer Agricultural Mulch Film, Yvan David Hernandez-Charpak
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Agricultural mulching films (AMF) increase crop yield while reducing pesticides use, meeting the needs of a growing world population. However, their disposal options have led to an intensifying and concerning problem of plastic pollution. Biodegradable mulch films are available, but adoption has been limited because of their unpredictable degradation rate, making them unreliable compared to conventional polyethylene AMF. This dissertation presents a multi-layer film structure (commonly used in the packaging industry), its manufacture, deployment in the field, and comprehensive sustainability assessment. Its structure consists of a thick middle layer of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and biochar filled-biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) thin …
Improvements On Model-Free Sliding Mode Control’S Implementation And Estimation Techniques, Joshua Coleman
Improvements On Model-Free Sliding Mode Control’S Implementation And Estimation Techniques, Joshua Coleman
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Systems continue to grow in complexity to meet the demands of today’s society. To control severe nonlinearities and protect against errors in the system model, control methods with wider stability margins are necessary. However, most robust control methods require an increased energy cost to guarantee stability with wider margins. Furthermore, most current control methods are derived using system models, which are difficult to develop for complex systems. Model-Free Sliding Mode Control is promising in overcoming the aforementioned difficulties; the control output is only determined by the system order, previous control values, and state measurements. The control scheme’s characteristics have been …