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Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities' New Regional Accreditation Standards

Creator:: Holland-Rich, Teresa A.
Abstract:: Higher education is being asked to address issues of quality, accountability, and transparency. Accreditation is one tool higher education institutions use to address these concerns. The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of the new accreditation standards adopted by the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Commission for Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) as they related to Washington State community colleges

A Beta-Gamma Radioxenon Detection System using Ultra-Bright Inorganic Scintillators and Solid State Detectors

Creator:: Czyz, Steven A.
Abstract:: The atmospheric detection of four radioxenon isotopes (131mXe, 133mXe, 133Xe, and 135Xe) released during a nuclear detonation is a key tool utilized by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) to identify clandestine nuclear weapon testing activity. These radioxenon isotopes all decay via the near-simultaneous release of an electron and a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

Adversarial planning by strategy switching in a real-time strategy game

Creator:: King, Brian D.
Abstract:: We consider the problem of strategic adversarial planning in a Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game. Strategic adversarial planning is the generation of a network of high-level tasks to satisfy goals while anticipating an adversary's actions. In this thesis we describe an abstract state and action space used for planning in an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Strategy Game by Brian D. King A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment

Rocks and reactors : an atomic interpretation of human rights, 1941-1979

Creator:: Richards, Linda Marie
Abstract:: The atomic age was enacted by many scientists as a way to realize health and human rights. Human rights were conceived in this context as rights to economic development, science education, and nuclear medicine. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) acted hand in hand with UN agencies and educators...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Commission (AEC) decision-making power.22 By following one medium-sized college, Oregon State College

Achievement Unlocked : Increasing Social Justice Awareness in Middle School Students Through Board Games

Creator:: Nguyen-Van, Tiffany T.
Abstract:: “An undeniably vast portion of American history is attributed to people of color. But these stories of discoveries and researches, resilience and liberation all seemed like missing pieces to the puzzle that is America.” (Vo-Nguyen). This speaks to the experience of how the stories, lives, and contributions of their communities...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors College

Surfing the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Risk perceptions and evacuation knowledge among Oregon surfers

Creator:: Shelby, Daniel
Abstract:: Evacuation strategies have been established for most user groups in tsunami inundation zones; however, surprisingly little information is available for a growing visitor group - surfers. For near-shore tsunami events, Oregon surfers, who recreate in the nearshore region, must make life or death choices when deciding what to do in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

Domain-specific language support for experimental game theory

Creator:: Walkingshaw, Eric
Abstract:: Experimental game theory is the use of game theoretic abstractions—games, players, and strategies—in experiments and simulations. It is often used in cases where traditional, analytical game theory fails or is difficult to apply. This thesis collects three previously published papers that provide domain-specific language (DSL) support for defining and executing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Experimental Game Theory by Eric Walkingshaw A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial

Designing and Using Multiplayer Tabletop Mathematics Learning Games

Creator:: Renne, Michael E.
Abstract:: Teachers may be attracted to the use of a game in a learning activity under the presumption that students will find the game experience to be more “fun” than typical classroom activities. The use of a game in a learning activity should help students attain important learning outcomes and engage...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements

Comparative Look at Spectator Identification in Films and Video Games

Creator:: Reiner, Taylor
Abstract:: Often, characters of entertainment works, such as movies, books, or video games, display traits that people find relatable. In certain cases, a spectator of a work will develop such a strong psychological bond with a character that they identify with them. Identification with fictional characters is usually a subconscious act...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: by Taylor Reiner A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University University Honors College in

A Study on Graphics Quality in Smartphone Games

Creator:: Glenn, Shady E.
Abstract:: As of February 2012, approximately 46% of American adults own a smartphone. The graphics quality of these devices gets better each year. However, they still have many more limitations in graphics processing and storage space than desktop computers. This means that applications on these devices should focus on optimizing their...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Games by Shady E. Glenn A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State University

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Perceptions of Washington State Community College Administrators about the Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities' New Regional Accreditation Standards

A Beta-Gamma Radioxenon Detection System using Ultra-Bright Inorganic Scintillators and Solid State Detectors

Adversarial planning by strategy switching in a real-time strategy game

Rocks and reactors : an atomic interpretation of human rights, 1941-1979

Achievement Unlocked : Increasing Social Justice Awareness in Middle School Students Through Board Games

Surfing the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Risk perceptions and evacuation knowledge among Oregon surfers

Domain-specific language support for experimental game theory

Designing and Using Multiplayer Tabletop Mathematics Learning Games

Comparative Look at Spectator Identification in Films and Video Games

A Study on Graphics Quality in Smartphone Games

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