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General Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers: A Research-Based Approach: Author: Sorey, Timothy Lowell; Date: 2005-12-15; Program: Chemistry; Abstract: Changes made in requirements to the Accreditation Board for engineering and Technology in 2000 have made it possible for several engineering curricula to take one semester of a two part general chemistry series. At Montana State University - Bozeman engineering majors constitute just over 37% of the total 850 students per year in the first term general chemistry population. The single-semester engineering curricula enroll 88% of the engineering students. These students receive an incomplete survey of general chemistry, missing important topics such as equilibrium and kinetics, acids and bases,...; Download File | View full details

Where Does a Deer Cross a Road? Road and Land-Cover Characteristics Affecting Deer Crossing and Mortality Across the US 93 Corridor on the Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana: Author: Camel, Whisper Rae; Date: 2007-05-15; Program: Fish and Wildlife Management; Abstract: Reducing deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) on highways is an issue facing highway planners and wildlife managers. In western Montana, federal, state and tribal governments intend to reduce DVCs along a 51-mile stretch of US highway 93 (US 93) on the Flathead Indian Reservation using on site reconstruction and highway engineering. This project was part of pre-construction wildlife monitoring that forms the baseline for evaluating effectiveness of mitigation measures associated with the US 93 reconstruction project. Road and landcover variables were recorded at randomly sampled locations along US 9...; Download File | View full details

Creating tools to educate and engage: how interactive media can aid in scientific understanding: Author: Citrola, Penny; Date: 2008-08-15; Program: Science and Natural History Filmmaking; Abstract: A well-educated citizenry, armed with an awareness of science and technological principles, is vital to the success of our society. In order to keep the public interested in scientific topics, it is important that students become engaged with science in their younger years. Interactive media technology provides a means to achieving this goal by developing students' investigative abilities. Creation and use of interactive media technology is an essential step toward bridging these two imperatives: the need to connect students with science topics in order to pique and maintain interest in these...; Download File | View full details

Traffic Performance on Two-Lane, Two-Way highways: Examination of New Analytical Approaches: Author: Durbin, Casey Thomas; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Civil engineering; Abstract: This project presents research on estimating traffic performance on two-lane, two-way highways. The main research objective is to examine two new approaches / methodologies in estimating the Percent-Time-Spent-Following (PTSF), a major indicator of performance on two-lane highways. The first new approach, named the weighted-average approach, is based on the weighted average of speeds for various vehicle types within the traffic stream. The second new approach, named the probabilistic approach, is concerned with using probabilities in estimating the PTSF. The need for this investigation has ari...; Download File | View full details

Design of Experiment on Electrical engineering Design Representations: Author: Patel, Dipali Dhanji; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Industrial and Management engineering; Abstract: Over the decades humans' need and desire for artifacts has increased in quantity, variety, and complexity. Consequently, quality and first to market have become the goals of many engineering firms. This in turn has put pressure on engineering education programs to produce professionals proficient and able to design quality products fast. Researchers have studied design from many different perspectives. One of the perspectives is the role of representations in design. Internal representations belong in our mental world while external representations are in our physical world. This thesis provi...; Download File | View full details

Determining the Suitability of Native Grasses for highway Revegetation Sod: Author: Stott, Lance Vear; Date: 2007-08-15; Program: Plant Sciences; Abstract: In past years, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has used hydroseeding, imprinting and drill seeding methods to revegetate highway construction sites with varying degrees of success. Ecological concerns have led researchers to consider using native species for revegetation as they are better suited to local environments, require less maintenance and do not pose a threat to adjacent ecosystems. In addition, the urgency for stabilizing areas of high erosion potential and that of establishing native plant cover quickly in order to prevent non-native plant and weed establishme...; Download File | View full details

Evaluation of Native Grass Sod for Stabilization of Steep Slopes: Author: Stone, Kenley Michelle; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Land Rehabilitation; Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the ability of native grass sod to establish on several different steep slope environments. Specific objectives were to (i) measure plant growth characteristics on slopes with native grass sod treatments compared to other plant establishment methods, (ii) compare runoff, sediment yield, and infiltration rates on slopes with native grass sod to other plant establishment methods for a peak 10 year 24 hour storm event, (iii) model sediment yield on native grass sodded slopes compared to other plant establishment methods using RUSLE version 2.0, an...; Download File | View full details

Best Practices for Building and Maintaining University-Industry Research Partnerships: A Case Study of Two National Science Foundation engineering Research Centers: Author: Boschi, Frank Carl; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Education; Abstract: Technology transfer involves the transfer of knowledge and inventions to the corporate sector, and has contributed to an increase in university and industry partnerships. The passage of the Bahy-Dole Act in the early 1980s, greatly assisted university-industry partnerships, generated the use of knowledge and inventions that came out of government sponsored research, and allowed universities to retain the intellectual properties instead of the federal government. In 1985, the NSF initiated the engineering Research Center (ERC) Program to develop additional university-industry partnerships. The ...; Download File | View full details

Experimental Assessment of Aggregates: Author: Trimble, Nicholas Robert; Date: 2007-08-15; Program: Civil engineering; Abstract: An extensive suite of geotechnical laboratory tests were conducted to quantify differences in engineering properties of three crushed aggregates commonly used on Montana highway projects. The material types are identified in the Montana Supplemental Specifications as crushed base course (CBC, 1.5 to 2-inch maximum particle sizes) and crushed top surfacing (CTS, 0.75-inch maximum particle size). All aggregates were open-graded and contained relatively few fines. Results from R-value tests and direct shear (DS) tests performed on large samples (12-in by 12-in) indicate the CBC aggregates general...; Download File | View full details

A simulation research framework for concurrent engineering project management: Author: Huang, Enzhen; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Industrial and Management engineering; Abstract: In concurrent engineering, project tasks usually are interdependent among each other. Iterations, which are required for the interdependent tasks, make traditional PERT/CPM not applicable for the estimation of the project completion time. In addition, carrying out a large scaled project in a dynamic environment has to deal with various factors throughout the entire project life cycle. When estimating the project completion time, previous research often focused on one subject of interests and assumed the other factors causing little effects on the overall project duration. The objective of this...; Download File | View full details

Experiments on System Level Design: Author: Ruder, Joshua Austin; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Industrial and Management engineering; Abstract: The goals of this study are three-fold. First, previous studies involving student design journals have indicated that engineering effort aimed at system-level design (SLD) issues can be associated with design outcome quality. This relationship will be empirically demonstrated in this thesis. Second, a SLD method is developed to address how SLD can be leveraged to improve design outcomes. Finally, a merger of educational and empirical research objectives to aid in the further development of design process research is proposed. These goals are addressed in the context of three empirical studies ...; Download File | View full details

Non-Destructive Soil Testing Using X-Ray Computed Tomography: Author: Nielsen, Brent Daniel; Date: 2004-12-15; Program: Civil engineering; Abstract: The mechanical behavior of soils is highly dependent on the particle microstructure. Traditional geotechnical engineering soil tests generally do not measure soil properties on a micro-scale; instead, macro scale properties are commonly used as estimates of microstructure properties in determining soil engineering behavior. Additionally, traditional geotechnical engineering soil tests are destructive in nature, and many test methods destroy the same soil properties they intend to measure. The goal of this research was to develop non-destructive soil test methods using x-ray computer-aided tomo...; Download File | View full details

The study of errors, expectations and skills for medication delivery systems improvement: Author: Mazur, Lukasz Maciej; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Industrial and Management engineering; Abstract: Medication errors occurring in hospitals are a growing national concern. The enormous gaps in knowledge related to medication errors are often seen as major reasons for increased patient safety risks and increased waste in the hospital setting. However, little research effort in industrial and management engineering has been devoted specifically to medication delivery systems to improve or optimize their operations in terms of patient safety and systems efficiency and productivity. As a result, the current literature does not offer integrated solutions to overcome the workflow and management d...; Download File | View full details

Experimental Investigation of the Thermal Effects of Frost Susceptible Soils: Author: Newell, Zachary Allen; Date: 2005-12-15; Program: Civil engineering; Abstract: Damages to engineering structures attributed to frost action of subgrade soils amounts to millions of dollars annually. Theoretical research has been conducted to examine the details of the frost action phenomenon since the 1940's. However, a reliable and practical approach for evaluating the frost susceptibility of soils is nonetheless a goal that has eluded engineers and scientists alike. The research presented herein focuses on the procedures necessary to obtain a numerical model capable of predicting the thermal response of frost susceptible soils. A field facility was designed and constr...; Download File | View full details

Surveying the Community of Crow Agency, MT for Interest in a Community Radio Station: Author: Doyle, Shane Michael; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Native American Studies; Abstract: 90% of the Crow Tribe's 10,000 members live on or near its 2.5 million acre reservation. There are currently no television or radio stations intended to serve this area and its population with the vital connections and resources available through the information highway maintained by mass media. This study explores the level of interest and support the Crow community has for a Native American radio station. It also identifies areas of need within the community that can be met by the establishment of a Crow radio station and by the implementation of Native American programming. Research found t...; Download File | View full details

Protein Cage Architectures as a Nano-Platform for Material Synthesis and Metal Binding: Author: Allen, Mark Andrew; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Chemistry; Abstract: Supramolecular proteins that assemble into cage like architectures have been used for nano-material synthesis and as a scaffold for metal binding. Material synthesis can be performed by exploiting the cage-like properties of these nano-containers and relying on the electrostatically distinct interior environment that drive mineral encapsulation. Ferritin and ferritin like proteins can be used as size constrained reaction vessels that encapsulate materials that have sizes that are determined by the internal dimensions of the protein cage. These range from 5 nm for the ferritin like protein from...; Download File | View full details

Atlantis Unbound: Author: Hiris, Lori E.; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Fine Arts; Abstract: The data derived from the study of the hereditary traits in Drosophila-Melanogaster remind the viewer of the tremendous potential in technology and genetic engineering. My Installation is witness to this ever-changing technology and how it shapes our culture, history, and politics. Dreams and nightmares coexist in this installation and my intent is merely to invite the viewer to consider the consequences. Inheritance in the age of database culture and the sovereignty of the Algorithm conspires to envision utopia - a New Atlantis: Bound and Unbound....; Download File | View full details

Project Task: Member Assignment Using Design Structure Matrix and Genetic Algorithm in Concurrent engineering Project Management: Author: Mazur, Lukasz Maciej; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Industrial and Management engineering; Abstract: In concurrent engineering, project tasks generally require the establishment of multifunctional teams to simultaneously consider various activities throughout the entire product life cycle. Team members from different functional departments of the company interact in every phase of development activities to design products and processes concurrently. This concurrent strategy increases the complexity of product development and design processes and makes teams difficult to organize. Without effective task coordination and team organization, the lack of communication and cooperation among team me...; Download File | View full details

Patient perceptions of treatment options for chronic pain: Author: Benzschawel, Valerie C.; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Chronic pain and pain management are frequently discussed and debated topics in American medicine today. The patients’ understanding of treatment options for management of chronic pain is a less frequently discussed topic. The purpose of this study is to explore patient perceptions of chronic pain treatment options. The framework for guiding this study was Neuman’s Systems Model (1995) based on the concepts of stress, client stability, and intervention. A review of the literature was completed that revealed very little information on the topic and therefore further research reg...; Download File | View full details

Creating Space for Science and Celebrity in the Public Discussion of Climate Change: Author: DeWitt, Sarah Louise; Date: 2006-08-15; Program: Science and Natural History Filmmaking; Abstract: Climate change is one of the most prominent topics in news, politics, and popular culture today. For many years the topic has been presented as an unresolved debate between believers and skeptics, leading to a perpetual state of confusion and helplessness in the public eye. In the past eight months newspapers and magazines have begun to suggest that the climate change debate is over. The scientific consensus agrees that climate change is happening and it is the result of human influence on the Earth's atmosphere. Yet this consensus has not effectively translated into the public consciousness. ...; Download File | View full details

Evaluation of Educational Needs of Persons with Heart Failure: Author: Mutchler, Leslie Renee; Date: 2007-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Five million Americans are currently living with heart failure, and the numbers are expected to rise. Optimal self-management of heart failure requires a considerable amount of knowledge in order to make the recommended lifestyle changes and recognize the signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure. Educational interventions are more effective when they are tailored for the individual. The purpose of this study was to identify the information persons with heart failure believed to be most important to learn, as well as whether or not it is realistic to learn the information while hospitalize...; Download File | View full details

Development of a Novel High Performance Electrolyte Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell: Author: Gentile, Paul Steven; Date: 2007-12-15; Program: Mechanical engineering; Abstract: High power solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks are based on the planar design concept to yield high specific power densities. The key engineering challenges to planar stack reliability and robust operation is attaining low resistance interconnection of individual cells in series and hermetic sealing of interconnects. While stack design and contact paste development is paramount to address this issue, the basic design of the fuel cell introduces limitations. State-of-the-art anode supported cells (ASC) yield high power densities due to low ASR thin electrolytes, however, the asymmetrical design...; Download File | View full details

Humor in science and nature films: just because you can, doesn't mean that you should: Author: Gerner, Lyn Elaine; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Science and Natural History Filmmaking; Abstract: In this thesis, I assert that humor is not generally appropriate for and applicable to science and natural history ("SNH") films. Considering perspectives and research on humor from fields spanning comedy writing, documentary film theory, evolutionary psychology, pedagogy, behavioral studies, etc., I'll attempt to synthesize some conclusions about treatments, forms and topics that can accommodate humor. I begin by briefly providing some supporting evidence for the assertion that humor has played a minor role in SNH films. I argue that SNH filmmakers have used humor rarely because ...; Download File | View full details

Postmodernism, Native American literature and issues of sovereignty: Author: Gorelova, Olena; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Native American Studies; Abstract: Criticism of Native American literature is barely two centuries old, while criticism of Western literature boasts a history that is quite a bit longer. The questions on how to read and interpret tribal narrative and modern American Indian fiction are still urgent topics that trigger numerous debates among literary scholars. What theories to employ and what approaches to use to dispel misinterpretations of the literature are still matters open to suggestion. Postmodernism, the new world trend, has influenced all spheres of life, not excluding literature. Although it does seem to better account ...; Download File | View full details

Estimating quality of traffic flow on two-lane highways: Author: Karjala, Sarah Renee; Date: 2008-08-15; Program: Civil engineering; Abstract: Since the publication of the 2000 highway Capacity Manual (HCM), there have been several studies that indicate that the HCM equations for Percent Time-Spent- Following (PTSF) on two-lane highways do not correspond to field-based measurements. This discrepancy was the motivation for this research project. The purpose of this project was two-fold. First, it aimed to find an alternative performance measure to PTSF that could be measured directly in the field and could adequately describe the quality of traffic flow. Secondly, the project aimed to investigate the inter-vehicular interaction betwee...; Download File | View full details

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