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  • Measuring the Economic Impacts of Natural Disturbances and Policy Interventions on Log and Lumber Markets in Oregon

    Creator:
    Zhai, Jun
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    The forest sector forms an important part of Oregon’s economy, especially in rural communities. However, the economic performance and development of the sector are subject to both significant natural disturbances and to new and existing policies. The most common and disastrous natural disturbances in Oregon are wildfires. The Biscuit Fire...
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    deeply thank my committee members Dr. Brandon Kaetzel, Dr. Tamara Cushing, and Dr. Kevin Lyons for

  • Spatiotemporal Distributions of Bacteria in the Cheddar Production Environment

    Creator:
    Johnson, Jared D.
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    Given the many significant roles that bacteria play in modern food manufacturing, it is crucial that we have a fundamental understanding of how bacterial communities assemble and behave in the food manufacturing environment. The focus of this dissertation was to investigate both the spatial and temporal distributions of microbial communities...
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    work with over the past 3 years. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Brandon Selover and

  • Identifying the Effects of Combustion Products, Turbulent Fluctuations, and Delivered Energy on Ignition Characteristics of Forced Ignition of Jet-A/air Mixtures

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    Teope, Kaz I.
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    The operation of gas turbine engines depends on the reliable ignition of fuel/air mixtures. Gas turbine engines are commonly used as commercial and military aviation power plants. However, consistent ignition within gas turbine engines is still a problem, especially for more challenging operating conditions such as emergency operations. This work...
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    Characteristics of Forced Ignition of Jet-A/air Mixtures Abstract approved: David L. Blunck The operation of

  • Learning about the Standards for Mathematical Practice: An Investigation of Opportunities within Two Teacher Education Contexts

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    Stoddard, Elyssa R.
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    The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe ways of thinking and doing mathematics that parallels how mathematicians engage with mathematics (National Governors Association for Best Practices, 2010). These standards reflect a broader goal in K-12 mathematics education focused on moving beyond K-12 learners acquiring knowledge of mathematical...
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    : _____________________________________________________ Rebekah L. Elliott The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs

  • Platinum Nanoparticles in Transition Alumina: An Atomic Resolution Study of Interfaces

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    Clauser, Arielle L.
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    The phases of transition alumina are scientifically interesting due to their high specific surface area, favorable acid/ base characteristics, and chemical and hydrothermal stability which make this metallic oxide a prime candidate for use as a support for metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in heterocatalysis. Interactions at alumina/Pt interfaces are important for...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Arielle L

  • The Nature of the Discourse on Race and Ethnicity in Play Therapy Literature

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    Page, Unique L.
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    Ethical and training standards across counseling-related professions contain competencies related to race and ethnicity as necessary research and practice components. One such counseling-related sub-specialty is Play Therapy, which acknowledges that professionals utilizing play therapy techniques must consider racial and cultural context, trauma, and intersectionality when working with children. However, there...
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    PageUniqueL2022.docx AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Unique L. Page

  • Impact of Dairy Manure Digestate on Microbial Activities in Soil

    Creator:
    Waggoner, Ashley L
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    Amendments and fertilizers applied to optimize crop production and improve soil health also supply inputs of soil organic matter (SOM) and nutrients that affect soil microorganisms. In the dairy-intensive Pacific Northwest, dairy manure is stored as slurry mixtures until conditions are appropriate for soil application. During storage, the manure begins...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ashley L

  • Characterizing and Addressing Dataset Shift with Deep Learning

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    Olson, Matthew L.
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    This dissertation delves into understanding, characterizing, and addressing dataset shift in deep learning, a pervasive issue for deployed machine learning systems. Integral aspects of the problem are examined: We start with the use of counterfactual explanations in order to characterize the behavior of deep reinforcement learning agents in visual input...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Matthew L

  • Home-based Child Care Early Educators: Personal Characteristics Supporting Outside System Engagement

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    Henry, Adrienne J. L.
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    The early care and education workforce, including those who work in center- and home-based child care (HBCC) settings, is situated within outside systems of child care supports and resources. Some outside system components serve to support compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., child care licensing: health and safety protocols, minimum training...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Adrienne J. L

  • Thermal Actuation and Atomization for Desalination Systems

    Creator:
    Sharma, Deepak
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    Desalination stands for removing salt from saline water, and produce freshwater. Desalination technologies have been envisioned as a potential solution for freshwater production from oceans as an immense source of water acquiring 97% earth’s water, and 75% of earth’s surface. However, one third of world’s population face water scarcity every...
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    appreciation goes to my graduate committee, Dr. Andrew Ketsdever, Dr. Bryson Robertson, Dr. David L. Blunck