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Faculty Newsnotes 2007 No. 401, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Newsnotes (1972-2010)

No abstract provided.

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 7, 2007, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Freeway Exit Ramp Traffic Flow Research Based On Computer Simulation, Xu Wang

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Interstate highways are one of the most important components of the transportation infrastructure in America. Freeway ramps play an important role in the whole interstate transportation system.

This paper researches the traffic flow characteristics of four typical exit ramps in USA, which are tapered one-lane exit, tapered two-lane exit, parallel one-lane exit and parallel two-lane exit. Computer simulation software, such as CORSIM and HCS are applied as the main tools in this research. ANOVA and Tukey are used for statistical purpose.

It compares the maximum capacity, average running speed and the total lane change number of those four exit ramps. …

A Novel Biostable 3d Porous Collagen Scaffold For Implantable Biosensor, Young Min Ju

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder whereby the body loses its ability to maintain normal glucose levels. Despite of development of implantable glucose sensors in long periods, none of the biosensors are capable of continuously monitoring glucose levels during long-term implantation reliably. Progressive loss of sensor function occurs due in part to biofouling and to the consequences of a foreign body response such as inflammation, fibrosis, and loss of vasculature.

In order to improve the function and lifetime of implantable glucose sensors, a new 3D porous and bio-stable collagen scaffold has been developed to improve the biocompatibility of implantable glucose …

Intra-Level Incomplete Bypassing: Achieving Performance And Power Efficiency, Eric P. Villasenor

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Masters Theses

Researchers have proposed clustered microarchitectures to capture the benefits of high performance and high energy efficiency. Typically, clustered microarchitectures offer fast local bypasses (i.e., value forwarding between instructions) within clusters and require global bypasses to take longer, more than one cycle. With communication locality (i.e., most communication is within the clusters) the clustered designs capture the benefits of both improved instructions per cycle and increased clock-frequency. Traditional clustered microarchitectures are implemented by partitioning the register file and associated functional units to clusters. In this work, an alternate technique is demonstrated -- Incomplete bypassing -- to achieve similar clustering. Incomplete bypass …

The Murray State News, December 7, 2007, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

Characterization Patterns Of Milcon Project Contract Modifications, Tyler K. Nielsen

Theses and Dissertations

Change orders are used by project managers of construction projects to account for unexpected changes in construction projects after the contract has been finalized. This can include everything from weather events to last minute changes requested by the user. This effort analyzed data from the U.S. Air Force Military Construction (MILCON) program to find the major causes of change orders in the hopes that the associated costs may be minimized and that the insight gained may improve project management efforts. The data was analyzed using means comparison testing through the nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test; the results were then ranked using the …

High Quality Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth And Characterization Of Lead Titanate Zirconate Based Complex-Oxides, Xing Gu

Theses and Dissertations

Research interest in complex oxides has resurged owing to progress in modern epitaxial techniques. Among such oxides, lead-titanate-based thin films such as PbTiO₃ (PTO) and Pb(Zr_xTi_1−x)O₃ (PZT) offer attractive advantages for a wide variety of applications. Moreover, integration between functional oxides with compound semiconductors has the potential to realize multi-functional devices which enjoy the properties from both groups of materials. Ferroelectric materials with a perovskite structure (ABO₃) and semiconductors such as GaN with a hexagonal structure, require a careful choice of a bridge layer and suitable epitaxial technique. Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) …

The Effect Of Contact Length On Adhesion Between Carbon Nanotubes On Silicon Dioxide, Robert C. Davis, Kaylee Mcelroy, Aaron R. Hopkins

Faculty Publications

The force of adhesion was measured for single walled carbon nanotubes grown over lithographically defined silicon dioxide trenches. We varied contact lengths between the nanotubes and silicon dioxide from 230 to 850 nm. Suspended nanotubes were pushed vertically into the trenches with an atomic force microscope tip, causing them to slip along the surface. Previous work done at shorter contact lengths found that tension was constant with contact length [J. D. Whittaker et al., Nano Lett. 6, 953 (2006)]. This study finds that when the nanotube contact length approaches 1 µm, the tension at which nanotubes slip begins to increase …

20071207: Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Betty Cleckley Files, 1974-2007, Multicultural Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the department of Intercultural Affairs (formally Multicultural Affairs) at Marshall University from 1974-2007. Items were received in 2007 and include notable materials from Dr. Betty Cleckley during some of her time as director. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

December 6, 2007, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

R.I.T. News & Events - December 6, 2007, University News Services, Rochester Institute Of Technology

University Publications

Main features in this issue: RIT to open Dubai campus in 2008; Innovation fest sessions set; $2 million in federal funds helps CIMS sustain military fleets; Rochesters homeless showcased at Gallery r; Conference brings romanticism to light in a unique way; Web developer shares Twin Peaks fascination with the world; Jemison takes the helm as RITs newest Minett Professor; New imaging lab casts big focus on tiny objects; First-year students build and test their own autonomous robots; New guide helps build a better robot

The Setonian, December 6, 2007, Seton Hall University

2007

No abstract provided.

Geochemical Reconstruction Of Late Holocene Drainage And Mixing In Kluane Lake, Yukon Territory, Janice Brahney, John J. Clague, Brian Menounos, Thomas W. D. Edwards

Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications

The level of Kluane Lake in southwest Yukon Territory, Canada, has fluctuated tens of metres during the late Holocene. Contributions of sediment from different watersheds in the basin over the past 5,000 years were inferred from the elemental geochemistry of Kluane Lake sediment cores. Elements associated with organic material and oxyhydroxides were used to reconstruct redox fluctuations in the hypolimnion of the lake. The data reveal complex relationships between climate and river discharge during the late Holocene. A period of influx of Duke River sediment coincides with a relatively warm climate around 1,300 years BP. Discharge of Slims River into …

The Statesman, V. 51, I. 25, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 51, i. 25

Reed-Solomon Codes Construction & Decoding, Samuel J. Parsons

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

Campus Report, Vol. 35, No. 4, University Of Dayton

Campus Report

Read the latest news on campus: crèche from around the world; progress in alcohol abuse prevention; a new mass notification system; promising enrollment prospects; and financial strategies for fiscal 2009. And, "Take a break with" Diana Smith, director of the Bombeck Family Learning Center.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Graduate Recital, Dilek Engin, Viola, Accompanied By, Dr. Leslie Petteys, Piano, Dilek Engin

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Educational Policies Committee Minutes, December 6, 2007, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee
• Course Approvals
• Syllabus Approval

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, December 6, 2007, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

• New Course

Department of Economics

• Title Change, Course Description Change

Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

• Title Change, Course Description Change
• Title Change, Credit Hour Change, Course Description Change
• Course Description Change

Department of Elementary Education

• Credit Hour Change
• Title Change, Multiple List Change, Prerequisite Change, Course Description Change

Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development

• New Course
• Title Change, Prerequisite Change, Course Description Change

Department of Instructional Technology

• New Course
• Course Description Change
• Course Number Change
• Title Change, Course Description Change
• Title Change, Prerequisite Change, Course Description Change
• Title Change, Course …

Energy Efficiency In Cold-Weather High-End Custom Homes, Joseph R. Kearl

Theses and Dissertations

Nationally, there is increasing interest in energy efficient homes due to growing energy costs and increased awareness. However, many builders haven't yet incorporated energy saving products and practices into homes. Many builders don't have the resources to evaluate available options and prefer to rely on the experiences of other builders. The purpose of this study was to create energy efficiency benchmarks for cold-weather, high-end custom homes and evaluate current building practices. A list of energy-efficient products and practices was created through a review of relevant literature. A group of expert builders was formed into a committee to help determine energy …

Lanthorn, Vol. 42, No. 30, December 6, 2007, Grand Valley State University

Volume 42, July 12, 2007 - June 12, 2008

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

The Daily Egyptian, December 06, 2007, Daily Egyptian Staff

December 2007

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, December 6, 2007, Chuck Shepherd, Kathleen Serino, Mandy Robinson, Stephanie Gomez, Beth Voigt, Daniel Kolb, Judy Seyb, Briana Stodden, Cameron Brown, Aaron Geiger, John Eby, Shane Swearingen

Prospectus 2007

No abstract provided.

December 6, 2007, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the December 6, 2007, meeting of the University Senate. 20 pages

The Weekly Challenger, December 6, 2007, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 6, 2007, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

A Pilot Study On The Effects Of Temperature On The Material Properties Of Prestressed Concrete And The Use Of Thermogravimetric Analysis In The Assessment Of Heat-Affected Concrete, Kacie Caple

All Theses

An understanding of the material property changes in building materials due to exposure to a fire is needed for accurate damage assessment of a structure. Discussion pertaining to material property changes and the bond between concrete and prestressing steel following elevated temperature exposures is presented. Evaluation of the use of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) as a post-fire analysis tool to determine the maximum temperature exposure of concrete is also included.
Heated concrete cylinders were tested to determine the compressive strength and modulus of elasticity changes of concrete. Heated steel prestressing strands were tested in tension to determine changes in the ultimate …

The Advocate, December 6, 2007, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Civil Engineering Professor Is Recipient Of Inaugural Regional Teaching Award, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi professor is the inaugural recipient of a regional Institute of Transportation Engineers award for teaching excellence.

Washington University Record, December 6, 2007

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.