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Pursuing Life-Giving Creativity, Donald Roth

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"In studying creativity, I’ve found that it’s often more about the types of questions we ask than waiting for inspiration to strike."

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Pursuing Life-Giving Creativity

Anionic Azo Dyes: Wastewater Pollutants As Functionalizing Agents For Porous Polycarbonate Membranes Aiding In Water Decolorization, Alan Jarrett Messinger, Isabella S. Mays, Brennon Craigo, Jeffrey Joering, Sean P. Mcbride

Physics Faculty Research

Efficient water decolorization techniques are vital for ensuring fresh water for future generations. Azo dyes are used heavily in the textile industry and are a challenge to remove from industrial wastewater. This research expands on recent innovative work where anionic azo dyes themselves were used to functionalize track-etched porous polycarbonate filtration membranes with decolorized water obtained as a byproduct. The objective of this research is to determine whether the observed dye rejection is dependent on the magnitude of the intrinsic charge of the dye molecule or on its structure, using two selectively chosen anionic azo dye series during functionalization. The …

Exploring The Moderating Effect Of Boundary Management Strategy In A Remote Work Environment, Brandon M. Vasquez

Master's Theses

Remote work has evolved significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to influence employee experiences in both positive and negative ways. Managing the separation between work and personal life is of importance. More specifically, using a boundary management strategy of segmentation may be more effective than an integration strategy because those who separate the two domains of work and family/personal life may be less prone to conflict in their lives. The present study aimed to examine the moderating effect of boundary management strategy on the relationship between remote work and job satisfaction, work-life balance, and well-being. Specifically, it was …

The Problem Of Market Power In Postwar America: Antitrust Law, Regulatory Discourse, And Changing Ideas Of Market Power, Laura Phillips-Sawyer

Scholarly Works

US antitrust law prohibits anticompetitive restraints of trade, including collusion among firms and single-firm monopolization. The law serves as a democratic check against concentrations of private economic power. However, in the post-World War II era, the law has changed largely through case law, rather than through statutory interventions. Thus, understanding the role that antitrust law has played in reconciling capitalism and democracy requires us to ask what has influenced changes to antitrust law. This chapter traces antitrust law’s postwar development across three key periods: 1940–1970s, mid-1970s to 2010s, and 2010s to present. It argues that each era’s approach to the …

Quantum Error Correction: Studying Correlated Errors On Surface Codes, Reu/Fri Program Physics And Astronomy, Pritesh Thakur

Student Works

No abstract provided.

Tabletop Isotropic Source For Neutron Science Training Poster, Reu/Fri Program Physics And Astronomy, Jarom Peterson

Student Works

To develop affordable tabletop neutron sources for neutron science research and education, GS20 scintillator glass doped with Americium-241 is being evaluated inside the BYU Isotropic Fission Chamber (IFC). Our 1985 sample was assessed for radiation damage and found to be in good condition. Neutrons from Am-241 interactions were optically flagged and observed using the IFC in conjunction with the LGB-PVT Neutron Pseudo Spectrometer Detector. Data was recorded via a CAEN desktop digitizer. The analysis code continues to be developed, and the neutron detector will be calibrated using deuterium-deuterium (DD) interactions in the future.

The Atmospheric Characterization Of Abnormally Blue Early T-Dwarfs Midterm Presentation, Reu/Fri Program Physics And Astronomy, Madalyn Chapleski

Student Works

No abstract provided.

“Learning By Faith” Workshop 4 Lesson Plan Templates, Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Spiritual Proficiency

This document provides 4 of the 45 minute lesson plan template to enhance "Learning by Faith." This is particularly meaningful for the BYU community where D&C 88:118 is strongly emphasized in our learning.

“Learning By Faith” Workshop Worksheet Samples Etc., Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Spiritual Proficiency

This document contains 5 items: worksheets, guide and tips to facilitate "Learning by Faith" in more dynamic and concrete ways.

「信仰によって学ぶ」ワークショップ用の資料, Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Spiritual Proficiency

このドキュメントにより「信仰により学ぶ」ワークショップを進めるために効果的に使える５つの資料（ワークシートやガイドなど）が自由に使っていただけます。

Re: Approval Letter For Bpsou Blacktail Creek Riparian Actions Draft Field Work Plan: Wetlands Delineation And Functional Assessment (Received August 8, 2025), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: 2025 Spring Migration Seasonal Report For Berkeley Pit Waterfowl Protection Plan, Mark Thompson, Loren Burmeister

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Introduction: 17(3) Emerging Scholar Summaries 2025, Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Utilization Of Colors, Lighting, And Materials As A Narrative Ai-Tool To Convey Human Emotions In Museums’ Interior Spaces. A Case Study Of The Museum Of Islamic Art Cairo, Egypt., Dalia Moati, Rawan Medhat, Fagr Hesham, Nada Khaled, Tamer

Architectural Engineering

This study explores the relationship between museum interior design and human emotional responses, focusing on how key design elements—color, lighting, and materials—can be optimized to enhance visitor engagement and emotional well- being. Conducted at the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, Egypt, the research examines two critical spaces along the visitor journey: the Medicine Hall, introducing the experience, and the Writings Hall, situated toward the end of the route, where fatigue and emotional disengagement often occur. Over a nine-week period, a mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating structured observation, behavioral mapping, and AI-assisted image modifications to generate controlled design variations, alongside …

Unh Launches Initiative To Improve Outcomes For Stem Ph.D. Students, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

In Memoriam: Eric Lund, Rebecca Irelan

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Research Behind New Hampshire’S Outdoor Recreational Experience, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Machine Learning And Crime Prevention, Emily Lizewski

Student Theses

Predictive policing uses machine learning to analyze crime patterns and help law enforcement better efficient use their resources. These tools can improve accuracy by highlighting complex trends in large sets of data. While this technology has its advantages, it also raises important ethical and social questions. Within this paper we looks at how predictive policing works, focusing on the machine learning models often used such as decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting, and models that factor in both time and location. It also explores how these tools might unintentionally reinforce biases already present in historical crime data. In reviewing the …

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With No Snow Loss Model At Queued Utility-Scale Pv Sites Simulated As Single-Axis Tracking Systems In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection For Weather Year 2016, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Using 2016 weather data, we ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale PV sites in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection queue. Site IDs, capacities, and locations (counties) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Queued Up: 2024 Edition dataset. No panel mount information was provided, so all sites were assumed to be the centers of the installation counties. See queued_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With No Snow Loss Model At Queued Utility-Scale Pv Sites Simulated As Single-Axis Tracking Systems In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection For Weather Year 2018, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Using 2018 weather data, we ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale PV sites in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection queue. Site IDs, capacities, and locations (counties) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Queued Up: 2024 Edition dataset. No panel mount information was provided, so all sites were assumed to be the centers of the installation counties. See queued_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With Snow Loss Model At Existing Utility-Scale Pv Sites (>5 Mw) In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection In 2013, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Project Summary: We ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale (>5 MW) PV sites located in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection in the year 2013. Site panel mounts (fixed-tilt or single-axis tracking), capacities, and locations (latitudes and longitudes) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Edition dataset. See 2013_PV_existing_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata.

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With Snow Loss Model At Existing Utility-Scale Pv Sites (>5 Mw) In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection In 2014, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Project Summary: We ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale (>5 MW) PV sites located in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection in the year 2014. Site panel mounts (fixed-tilt or single-axis tracking), capacities, and locations (latitudes and longitudes) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Edition dataset. See 2014_PV_existing_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata.

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With No Snow Loss Model At Existing Utility-Scale Pv Sites (>5 Mw) In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection In 2015, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Project Summary: We ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale (>5 MW) PV sites located in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection in the year 2015. Site panel mounts (fixed-tilt or single-axis tracking), capacities, and locations (latitudes and longitudes) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Edition dataset. See 2015_PV_existing_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata.

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With No Snow Loss Model At Existing Utility-Scale Pv Sites (>5 Mw) In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection In 2016, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Project Summary: We ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale (>5 MW) PV sites located in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection in the year 2016. Site panel mounts (fixed-tilt or single-axis tracking), capacities, and locations (latitudes and longitudes) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Edition dataset. See 2016_PV_existing_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata.

Hourly Simulated Power Production Data With No Snow Loss Model At Existing Utility-Scale Pv Sites (>5 Mw) In The U.S. Eastern Interconnection In 2019, Shelbie Wickett, Ana Dyreson

Simulated Solar Capacity Including Snow Cover in the Eastern U.S.

Project Summary: We ran PySAM power production simulations for utility-scale (>5 MW) PV sites located in the U.S. Eastern Interconnection in the year 2019. Site panel mounts (fixed-tilt or single-axis tracking), capacities, and locations (latitudes and longitudes) were extracted from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Utility-Scale Solar 2024 Edition dataset. See 2019_PV_existing_site_metadata.csv file for individual site metadata.

Fabrication Of Antibacterial And Functional Films From Starch-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Composite Using Plasma Treatment And Silver Nanoparticles, Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Nikitha Modupalli, Md Mahfuzur Rahman

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Biopolymers and water-soluble nontoxic synthetic polymer composites using silver nanoparticles are astute approaches for antibacterial film fabrication. Moreover, surface treatment of the biopolymeric composite film by cold plasma can enhance the biocidal activity. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by using the reduction method. Films were fabricated with different ratios of rice starch and polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP) (1:0, 1:1, and 3:1), with and without silver (Ag) nanoparticles. A plasma jet was used to treat the film's surfaces by placing the Film 0.5 cm below the plasma discharge. Surface morphology was monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the existence of Ag nanoparticles in …

Signaling By Intracellular Β2-Adrenergic Receptors Regulates Ampa Receptor Trafficking And Synaptic Plasticity, Boram Lee, Xiaomin Xing, Kyle E. Ireton, Bing Xu, Paul J. Gasser, Johannes W. Hell

Biomedical Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Signaling by norepinephrine (NE) via adrenergic receptors (ARs) mediates attention, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. AMPA receptors (AMPARs) form a complex with β2ARs, Gs, adenylyl cyclase, and protein kinase A (PKA) to augment AMPAR phosphorylation and, thereby, surface expression. We show that signaling by intracellular β2ARs is required for these effects and two different forms of long-term potentiation (LTP) that depend on β2AR signaling and phosphorylation of the AMPAR GluA1 subunit on S845. Inhibition of two NE transporters, the organic cation transporter 3 (OCT3) and the plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT), impairs phosphorylation of the AMPAR GluA1 …

Spartan Daily, August 26, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 2

What Perceptions Do Esl- Endorsed Teachers In A Midwest-Urban School District Hold Regarding The Achievement Gap Between Their Ells And Non-Ell Students?, Hannah Jeanne Walling

Masters Projects

In today's diverse and interconnected society, the educational landscape is marked by a significant influx of students who are English language learners (ELLs). These students, while enriching the cultural tapestry of classrooms, face unique challenges in acquiring academic skills and achieving success in their educational journey. This thesis aims to delve into the achievement gap that exists between English language learners and their non-English language learner counterparts and what perceptions their teachers have on them, with a particular focus on the United States educational system. By examining the factors contributing to this disparity, exploring effective instructional strategies, and proposing targeted …

「信仰により学ぶ」ワークショップ ４レッスンプランのテンプレート, Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Spiritual Proficiency

このドキュメントには、「信仰によって学ぶ」という教義と聖約８８章１１８節の教えに基づく教育の実践を具体的で、科学的な土台に基づいて、即実践できるレベルに落とし込んであります。最後には、BYUコミュニティーのメンバーの示唆に富んだ証がリストされています。