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Modeling The Heterogeneous Temporal Dynamics Of Epidemics On Networks, Andrea Joan Allen
Modeling The Heterogeneous Temporal Dynamics Of Epidemics On Networks, Andrea Joan Allen
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Mathematical models of infectious disease are important tools for understanding large-scale patterns of how a disease spreads through a population. Predictions of trends from disease models help guide public health prevention and mitigation measures. Most simple disease models assume that the population is randomly mixed, but real-world populations exhibit heterogeneous patterns in the way people interact. These differences in population structure can be represented by networks. Networks can then be incorporated into disease models by using various interdisciplinary concepts and tools. Yet even network disease models often overlook that populations change over time. In this thesis, two models of infectious …
Experiences Participating In Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs During The Early Months Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study In Vermont, Emma Haven Spence
Experiences Participating In Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs During The Early Months Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study In Vermont, Emma Haven Spence
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
For many Americans, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have extended far beyond its overt health risks, spanning from economic shocks to new social realities. Elevated rates of both novel and continued food insecurity during the pandemic have been well-documented, and this burden has not been equally shared. Examination of food insecurity at the present moment offers a unique opportunity to give voice to those affected during this unprecedented time and understand the ability of existing social services to meet increased needs. This research aims to delve into the experiences of individuals at risk for food insecurity. Specifically, (1) to …