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Understanding The Teacher Implementation Of Social Emotional Learning At A Suburban High School, Megan O'Brien Jan 2025

Understanding The Teacher Implementation Of Social Emotional Learning At A Suburban High School, Megan O'Brien

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This qualitative study examines the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in two high-performing high schools in New Jersey. SEL, as defined by CASEL, involves fostering competencies such as self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, selfmanagement, and responsible decision-making, contributing to students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Despite its recognized benefits, the district faces challenges in consistently and effectively implementing SEL at the high school level. The primary goal of the study is to identify opportunities and barriers to engaging educators in implementing SEL with fidelity at the high school level. This focus stems from the district’s commitment to and recognition …

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Evaluation Of A Guide To Accessing Accommodations During Medical School Created By And For Students With Disabilities, Nora Newcomb, Emily Coughlin, Zainub Dhanani, Kie Fujii, Lily Upp, Harika Kottakota, Rahul Mhaskar, Andrew Galligan Jan 2025

Evaluation Of A Guide To Accessing Accommodations During Medical School Created By And For Students With Disabilities, Nora Newcomb, Emily Coughlin, Zainub Dhanani, Kie Fujii, Lily Upp, Harika Kottakota, Rahul Mhaskar, Andrew Galligan

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Medical students with disabilities constitute 7.6% of allopathic (MD) and 4.3% of osteopathic (DO) programs, and they are entitled to reasonable accommodation, per the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, research has demonstrated that disabled medical students often encounter barriers when accessing accommodations. In response to these barriers, Medical Students with Chronic Illness and Disability (MSDCI) National created the MSDCI Guide to Accessing Disability Accommodations During Undergraduate Medical Education (the Guide). We conducted a program evaluation to evaluate the efficacy of the Guide as a resource to the members of MSDCI, a program evaluation was conducted. A Qualtrics survey was distributed …

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Factors That Overcome Barriers For African American Educators In Educational Leadership, Joshua Allen Williams Jan 2025

Factors That Overcome Barriers For African American Educators In Educational Leadership, Joshua Allen Williams

Online Theses and Dissertations

The demographic landscape of the United States has indeed been undergoing significant changes over the past few decades, marked by a growing diversity in its population. This shift is primarily driven by factors such as immigration, higher birth rates among certain ethnic and racial groups, and the aging of the white population. According to a report published by the Census Bureau the United States is projected to be a majority minority country by 2044. The term "majority-minority" refers to a situation where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. As a result of this shift, …

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Ways To Motivate Rural Tennessee Teachers To Use Best Instructional Practices In Elementary Classrooms, Holly Shoulders Anderson Jan 2025

Ways To Motivate Rural Tennessee Teachers To Use Best Instructional Practices In Elementary Classrooms, Holly Shoulders Anderson

Student Theses and Dissertations

While teachers are provided with professional development, they do not always use the best practices, which can negatively impact their students’ learning. This study addressed the problem of teachers not using the best, research-based instructional practices to instruct students in rural areas of Middle Tennessee. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the factors that motivate teachers to use the most effective classroom instructional practices to increase student achievement. The need to focus on building the capacity of teachers in rural areas follows Gary Becker’s Human Capital Theory. The research questions: What are the lived experiences of …

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Investigating Student Experiences With Math Anxiety, Wendy Elaine Davis Jan 2025

Investigating Student Experiences With Math Anxiety, Wendy Elaine Davis

Student Theses and Dissertations

Math anxiety is a fear of math-related activities. The problem addressed in this study is the lack of understanding of the link between math anxiety and math performance. Students and educators are affected by math anxiety. The fear of math can also affect individuals when completing real-world activities such as filing taxes, calculating sales discounts, or computing percentages. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to investigate how students who self-identify as having math anxiety perceive its effects on their mathematical performance. It also sought to identify types of events or academic experiences that contribute to math anxiety. The …

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Veteran Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Factors Contributing To Teachers’ Retention In East Tennessee, Yolanda Williams Jan 2025

Veteran Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Factors Contributing To Teachers’ Retention In East Tennessee, Yolanda Williams

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study explored perceptions of teacher retention from the lens of veteran teachers in an effort to examine why teachers remain in the classroom. According to Carver-Thomas and Darling- Hammond (2017), teacher turnover negatively impacts student achievement and the efforts to replace teachers puts school districts in a financial bind. Through the interview process, this study examined the stories of fifteen veteran teachers in East Tennessee as they described their experiences of persistence in the field of education. The teachers in this study shared factors that impact their reasons for remaining in the field of education. The participants’ response to …

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A Case Study Of Teacher Perceptions On The Impact Of Professional Learning Communities On Teacher Efficacy And Collaboration, Patrice Mckelvey Green Jan 2025

A Case Study Of Teacher Perceptions On The Impact Of Professional Learning Communities On Teacher Efficacy And Collaboration, Patrice Mckelvey Green

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study investigates how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) influence teacher self-efficacy and collaboration in a rural school district. Using a qualitative case study approach, researchers will collect qualitative data through focus groups and interviews. Themes drawn from this study include trust and relationships as the foundation of collaboration, structure and purpose, challenges and barriers, teacher buy-in and perceptions, trust and collaboration, PLC structure and implementation, and the impact on teacher efficacy and student success. The study concludes that implementing and participating in PLCs can increase educator efficacy and collaboration. To address the lack of PLC participation, leadership should …

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Elementary Educators' Perceptions Regarding The Coaching Model In Urban Schools: A Case Study, Kamile Lilieth Mcneil Jan 2025

Elementary Educators' Perceptions Regarding The Coaching Model In Urban Schools: A Case Study, Kamile Lilieth Mcneil

Student Theses and Dissertations

Instructional coaching is used as a form of professional development to support teaching and learning in many school districts. To address the needs of the teacher relevant to improving instructional practices, instructional coaches employ the coaching model. The coach model serves as a strategy to determine the approach needed to support teacher development and growth. This study addressed the lack of research regarding the perceptions of teachers and instructional coaches who engage in the use of a coaching model to improve teaching and learning. Using cognitive apprenticeship theory and complex theory framework, this study examined educators’ perceptions of the effectiveness …

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Examining Perceptions Of College Facilitators And Parents On The Influence Of Mandated Engagement With School Identification In An Early College High School, Elizabeth Wise Dorris Jan 2025

Examining Perceptions Of College Facilitators And Parents On The Influence Of Mandated Engagement With School Identification In An Early College High School, Elizabeth Wise Dorris

Student Theses and Dissertations

The core issue addressed by this study is the problem of poor school identification among students, which leads to low attendance, poor graduation rates, and limited participation in college preparation activities. This qualitative single-case study aimed to explore the perceptions of college facilitators and parents regarding how mandated engagement influences school identification in an early college high school. The early college model, a relatively new concept, was designed with the vision to “reimagine what the education of adolescents out to be” (D’Orio, 2022). Early college high schools allow students to enroll in college courses either part-time or full-time (Jett & …

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Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley Jan 2025

Workforce Development Initiatives To Improve The Labor Force In Rural Communities: A Case Study, Danielle K. Pugsley

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative case study explored stakeholders' perceptions in Baxter County, Arkansas, regarding workforce development initiatives at Mountain Home High School Career Academies and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The purpose was to understand if these initiatives met local employers' needs and contributed to creating a skilled and educated labor force, thereby enhancing the area's economic vitality. The study, guided by the Chaos Theory of Careers and the Pathways System Framework, included 15 in-person interviews with representatives from secondary and post-secondary education, business leaders, and workforce development professionals. Participants, selected through purposeful sampling, were asked five identical open-ended questions to understand the …

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A Qualitative Study On The Opportunities And Barriers Of Female Superintendents In The Northern Region Of Missouri, Rondalyn Vaughn Jan 2025

A Qualitative Study On The Opportunities And Barriers Of Female Superintendents In The Northern Region Of Missouri, Rondalyn Vaughn

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the experiences of female superintendents in leadership positions, focusing on the opportunities and barriers they faced on the journey to the superintendency and in the position of superintendent. Women are underrepresented in the superintendency in the female-dominated educational field. The study examined the role of gender in leadership by identifying the barriers and opportunities women experienced along the path to the superintendency and in the superintendent position. Liberal Feminist Theory was adopted as a guiding framework, focusing on the effective practices, opportunities, and challenges faced by female superintendents. The liberal feminist theory was …

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The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft Jan 2025

The Role Of Learned Helplessness On Academic Baseline Levels In Adult Education Students Enrolling In A High School Equivalency Program, Kippie Barnwell Hartcraft

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between learned helplessness and academic baseline levels among adult students who dropped out of high school and have returned to a high school equivalency program to prepare to take the GED examination. The study controlled for the variables of the age of the student at the time of GED program enrollment, gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It is not known if, and to what degree, learned helplessness impacts academic baseline levels in reading, mathematics, and language in adult students. Learned helplessness, a maladaptive condition as demonstrated by low …

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Exploring Science Education Teaching Practices Within The Homeschool Community Of West Michigan, Amanda Syers Jan 2025

Exploring Science Education Teaching Practices Within The Homeschool Community Of West Michigan, Amanda Syers

Student Theses and Dissertations

Parental perception of the importance of science education and parental perceptions and use of active learning and inquiry-based practices in the context of homeschool science education represent a clear gap in the existing literature. This quantitative survey research study was designed to discover, analyze, and quantify parents' perceptions of the importance of science education and the science education practices used in homeschools across West Michigan through a constructivist framework lens. Using a novel survey instrument specifically designed for this study, a pilot test and subsequent anonymous survey were administered using snowball sampling methodology to collect data to answer three research …

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Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers Jan 2025

Examining Teacher’S Experience Of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Reading Scores, Kimberly L. Chambers

Student Theses and Dissertations

Examining Teacher’s Experience of Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Improving Mississippi Academic Assessment Program This study explored the impact of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) on reading test scores as measured by the Mississippi Academics Assessment Program (MAAP) for students in grades 3-5. The research problem is centered on the potential disconnect between traditional teaching methods and the developmental needs of students, which negatively influenced their reading achievement. The study was particularly relevant to educators, policymakers, and students in elementary education who are directly impacted by the effectiveness of instructional practices. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine …

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Qualitative Study Of Barriers That Contribute To English Language Learners Academic Underperformance In Middle School Grades 6-8, Marcus Tremayne Holbert Jan 2025

Qualitative Study Of Barriers That Contribute To English Language Learners Academic Underperformance In Middle School Grades 6-8, Marcus Tremayne Holbert

Student Theses and Dissertations

The academic underperformance of English Language Learners (ELL) in middle schools remains a critical issue within the U.S. educational system. ELL students face a variety of obstacles that impact their academic achievement, such as language barriers and a lack of adequate support. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the barriers contributing to the academic struggles of ELL students in grades 6-8 in central Mississippi, focusing on the lived experiences of core subject teachers. The study sought to understand how these barriers affect instructional practices and student outcomes, particularly within the context of middle school education. The research was guided …

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A Study Of The Sense Of Teaching Self-Efficacy Among Emergency Certified Teachers In A Rural Eastern Oklahoma School District, Matthew J. Brunk Jan 2025

A Study Of The Sense Of Teaching Self-Efficacy Among Emergency Certified Teachers In A Rural Eastern Oklahoma School District, Matthew J. Brunk

Student Theses and Dissertations

There is a teacher shortage in Oklahoma. To address this teacher shortage, the Oklahoma Department of Education has eased restrictions by providing an alternative pathway into the classroom called emergency-certification. The lack of traditionally prepared teachers entering the profession, coupled with untrained emergency-certified teachers entering the classroom instead, impacts students across the state. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine emergency-certified teachers' perceived sense of self-efficacy regarding their teaching pedagogy and classroom management in a rural Oklahoma district. Ten participants were chosen from six different rural school districts in eastern Oklahoma. Each participant was in either their …

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The Influence Of Principal Leadership On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Mikaela Marie Schaller Jan 2025

The Influence Of Principal Leadership On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Mikaela Marie Schaller

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the relationship between principal leadership style and collective teacher efficacy in K-12 schools across five districts in South Carolina. The research problem addressed how different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and passive-avoidant—affect teachers’ collective beliefs in their ability to positively influence student outcomes. A correlational quantitative research design was employed to examine the relationship between leadership style and collective teacher efficacy. The guiding theoretical framework was based on transformational leadership theory. Data was collected using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data and answer the research questions. The findings …

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African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors Affecting Their Decision To Not Attend College After Graduating From High School: A Qualitative Instrumental Case Study, Rawle Hamilton Jan 2025

African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors Affecting Their Decision To Not Attend College After Graduating From High School: A Qualitative Instrumental Case Study, Rawle Hamilton

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative instrumental case study aimed to examine the factors that influence the decision of African American males who graduated from high-poverty high schools in New York City and decided not to attend college. A qualitative instrumental case study research design was done through the use of one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with 12 African American males who graduated from urban, high-poverty high schools in New York City between 2018 and 2023. Purposive and snowball sampling of 12 African American male alumni were utilized in this study, and the data source was alumni from urban, high-poverty high schools in New York City. …

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Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George Jan 2025

Experience Of Underrepresented In Medicine Faculty In Career Advancement At A U.S. Medical School: A Phenomenological Study, Johnson George

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological study aims to gain insight into the experiences of Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) faculty members who have gone through the individual promotional plan (IPP) in preparation for promotion to senior ranks at a medical school. The study focused on the experiences of 12-15 medical school faculty members who met the criteria and experienced individual promotion plan consults with a leader in faculty affairs. This study will guide Lev Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory and Rappaport’s empowerment theory. Vygotsky's approach emphasizes the importance of language and community in teaching skill sets, while Rappaport's theory empowers individuals to take ownership of …

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2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from January 16, 2025.

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2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate. Jan 2025

2025-01-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from January 16, 2025.

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Mindfulness 101: Integrating Mindfulness Into The First-Year College Curriculum, Shelley Linso Jan 2025

Mindfulness 101: Integrating Mindfulness Into The First-Year College Curriculum, Shelley Linso

Mindfulness Studies Theses

The college experience offers young people unique opportunities for personal growth and academic development. However, it is widely recognized that college and university students suffer from unprecedented rates of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness, often defined as paying attention on purpose, moment-to-moment, without judgment, has the potential to not only reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression but also to promote flourishing. By integrating mindfulness into the first-year college curriculum, educators facilitate students’ abilities to a) better understand their emotional responses so that they might navigate stress, relationships, and challenges with greater ease, b) better recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and make …

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Examining The Creative Process Of Visual Artists: A Phenomenological Study, Filiberto Vargas Jan 2025

Examining The Creative Process Of Visual Artists: A Phenomenological Study, Filiberto Vargas

Dissertations

Creativity fuels problem solving and innovation, driving both economic growth and individual success. Yet, many schools and organizations fail to nurture it. Today, there is a decline in creativity scores among U.S. students. This is concerning since many of these students will be the future leaders of organizations and communities. For this reason, this dissertation explores the creative process of visual artists to better understand how creativity can be cultivated. Visual artists' perspectives and sense-and-meaning-making processes offer a unique view of innovation and creativity. However, there is limited research on the creative processes of contemporary visual artists from culturally diverse …

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Literacy Skills And Practices In Cambodian-American Families: A Portraiture Of Ten Women, Sothy Tep Jan 2025

Literacy Skills And Practices In Cambodian-American Families: A Portraiture Of Ten Women, Sothy Tep

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

Abstract:This research article describes the literacy skills and practices in ten Cambodian-American (CA) families within their home environment. It also investigates such contextual problems as CA students not being a part of the Asian model minority and the invisibility that some experience at school.Its literature review addresses the evolving concept of family literacy scholarship, specifically diversity scholarship, with a conceptual framework focusing on Dewey’s (1916) ideas linking family literacy ultimately to human empowerment, hope, progress, growth, and meaning within society. A narrative inquiry technique called portraiture is employed to collect the data of its ten participants’ …

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An Exploration Of Collaboration Between School Psychologists And School Administrators, Marian C. Fish, Nathalis Wamba, Tom Matuza, Julie Cooperstone Jan 2025

An Exploration Of Collaboration Between School Psychologists And School Administrators, Marian C. Fish, Nathalis Wamba, Tom Matuza, Julie Cooperstone

Publications and Research

Prior research has highlighted strong benefits from having a collaborative environment within schools. However, there has been limited research regarding factors that can promote a collaborative relationship between two key professionals within the school environment: school administrators and school psychologists. The first purpose of this study was to examine the nature of collaboration between school psychologists and school administrators. The second purpose was to explore ways to facilitate and improve this interprofessional collaboration within the school to promote safe, equitable, and supportive school climates and positive student outcomes. Using a qualitative methodology, we collected and analyzed data from three focus …

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Navigating The Academic Terrain: Examining The Challenges And Success Factors Of Student Veterans In Higher Education Institutions, Katherine Reyes, Corey Idleburg Jan 2025

Navigating The Academic Terrain: Examining The Challenges And Success Factors Of Student Veterans In Higher Education Institutions, Katherine Reyes, Corey Idleburg

Education Division Scholarship

This study investigates the academic experiences of student veterans, addressing specific challenges they face in higher education. Using Schlossberg’s adult transition theory, it explores the effects of invisible barriers, enrollment trends, and institutional factors on veteran student success, leveraging the VA’s GI Bill Comparison tool to examine public versus private school support. Findings underscore the need for targeted resources, faculty training, and institutional awareness to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances veteran students' academic success and sense of belonging.

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Redefining Success: Insights From Lebanese Women Leaders In Higher Education, Lina H. Safa Jan 2025

Redefining Success: Insights From Lebanese Women Leaders In Higher Education, Lina H. Safa

Education Division Scholarship

This presentation explores how Lebanese women leaders in higher education define and measure success, emphasizing their innovative approaches and transformative impact. By examining personal narratives through a phenomenological lens, the study reveals how these leaders navigate cultural challenges, offering insights into leadership dynamics in a patriarchal society and contributing to global discussions on gender equity and academic leadership.

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Navigating Uncertainty As An “Adolescent Organization”: Addressing The Needs Of Lgbtqiaa+ Young People In A Complex And Adaptive Service Organization, Suzie Staley Jan 2025

Navigating Uncertainty As An “Adolescent Organization”: Addressing The Needs Of Lgbtqiaa+ Young People In A Complex And Adaptive Service Organization, Suzie Staley

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Throughout history, lesbian, gay, Transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and agender plus Students have been marginalized in society and, in particular, K-12 schools. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of young adults and recent high school graduates to gather information about their experience in K-12 educational environments to determine if their developmental needs were met. This study focused on youth who attended K-12 schools in a specific district in Southeast Michigan and participated in out-of-school time programs at a local teen center. Through in-depth interviews with youth participants and focus groups with teen center staff and …

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Mars Sample Return Earth Entry System Uncertainty Analysis, Michael D. Squire, Victor Cabrera, Eric Christiansen, Alan Jenkin, Kevin Hoffman, Quincy Mckown, Peter Parker, Glenn Peterson, Bruno Victorino Sarli, William P. Schonberg, Katie Steward, Brian Tulaba, Joel Williamsen Jan 2025

Mars Sample Return Earth Entry System Uncertainty Analysis, Michael D. Squire, Victor Cabrera, Eric Christiansen, Alan Jenkin, Kevin Hoffman, Quincy Mckown, Peter Parker, Glenn Peterson, Bruno Victorino Sarli, William P. Schonberg, Katie Steward, Brian Tulaba, Joel Williamsen

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Spacecraft designers and operators use micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) risk assessments to predict the probability that an MMOD particle impact will cause a critical failure to their systems. An important aspect of MMOD risk and associated requirements is the treatment of uncertainty, often difficult to quantify, or even estimate, for many elements of MMOD risk. This paper describes recent efforts to estimate uncertainties in inputs to the MMOD risk assessment process for a portion of the planned Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign. The uncertainty bounds developed were used to examine their effect on overall mission MMOD risk.

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Importance Of Library Metrics And Effective Methods Of Communication With Provosts, Katy Zane Jan 2025

Importance Of Library Metrics And Effective Methods Of Communication With Provosts, Katy Zane

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Provosts and librarians share a common goal of needing to measure library activity in such a way that appropriately conveys how it contributes to the institution’s campus initiatives and strategic planning. The goal of this research was to determine how best to analyze these activities through agreed upon metrics and preferred communication styles. By combining the two aspects of analytical metrics and communication methods, this research would provide a common ground that both provosts and librarians could build upon for the future growth and development of the library.

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