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  • Learning from Women of Color working within the United States Forest Service

    Creator:
    Ramos, Jeanna A.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to analyze women of colors's (WOC) experiences working within the United States Forest Service (USFS) accessing the challenges of recruitment, retention, and promotional efforts. Using testimonios and Anzaldúa's theory of mestiza consciousness, I found three themes that included white supremacist capitalist patriarchy, presumed incompetence,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jeanna A. Ramos for the

  • Using Structured Decision Making to Integrate Human Wellbeing in Puget Sound Recovery

    Creator:
    Ramos-Cummings, Alexa C.
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    In Washington State, regional leaders have acknowledged the intrinsic value of nature and are striving to provide equal consideration to both human and nonhuman nature in the quest to restore the Puget Sound. But watershed-based committees supporting this work have faced challenges to effectively consider human wellbeing (HWB) in their...
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    Capstone Project
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    PUGET SOUND RECOVERY A COMPARATIVE WATERSHED STUDY ALEXA RAMOS-CUMMINGS MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES

  • Diversity, Generalization, and Specialization in Plant-Pollinator Networks of Montane Meadows, Western Cascades, Oregon

    Creator:
    Helderop, Edward
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    Despite the importance of plant-pollinator interactions for ecological communities, few long-term observational studies have been conducted of plant-pollinator networks. Using four years of plant-pollinator interaction data from 18 meadows in the Willamette National Forest, Oregon, this thesis examined how meadow size, the amount of nearby meadow habitat, weather, degree days,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Julia A. Jones Despite the

  • Deposition and characterization of transition metal oxides from aqueous solution

    Creator:
    Betterton, Sharon A.
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    The aqueous chemistries of two transition metal cations, Zr⁴⁺ and Nb⁵⁺, are examined and then used to develop inorganic precursor solutions. The oxides of these cations (ZrO₂ and Nb₂O₅) are deposited and characterized, and their morphological and optical properties discussed. Due to the obstacles created by niobium's aqueous chemistry, an...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Sharon A

  • Efficiently Learning Human Preferences for Robot Autonomy

    Creator:
    Somers, Thane N.
    Abstract:
    Human-robot teams are invaluable for mapping unknown environments, exploring difficult-to-reach areas, and manipulating inaccessible equipment. However, guiding autonomous robots requires dealing with these dynamic domains while synthesizing a significant amount of data and balancing competing objectives. Current mission planning methods often involve manually specifying low-level parameters of the mission, such...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Human Preferences for Robot Autonomy Abstract approved: Geoffrey A. Hollinger Human-robot teams are

  • Modeling Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments Using Real-Time Biometric Measures : Electroencephalography (EEG) and Eye-Tracking

    Creator:
    Elatlassi, Rime
    Abstract:
    Online learning, also known as e-learning, has become an increasingly popular and important component of higher education. Current literature indicates that higher education institutions rely on online learning to meet instructional loads and mitigate increasingly complex course scheduling problems. Students also find it more convenient to finish their college curricula...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Electroencephalography(EEG) and Eye-Tracking. Abstract approved: David A Nembhard Online learning, also

  • Model Predictive Control for Underwater Robots in Ocean Waves

    Creator:
    Fernández, Daniel C.
    Abstract:
    Underwater robots beneath ocean waves can benefit from feedforward control to reduce position error. This thesis proposes a method using Model Predictive Control (MPC) to predict and counteract future disturbances from an ocean wave field. The MPC state estimator employs a Linear Wave Theory (LWT) solver to approximate the component...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Waves Abstract approved: Geoffrey A. Hollinger Underwater robots beneath ocean waves can benefit from

  • Community-based sea turtle conservation in Baja, Mexico : integrating science and culture

    Creator:
    Bird, Kristin E.
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    This thesis discusses both theoretical and practical considerations inherent in conducting community-based research within a case study of sea turtle conservation in Baja California, Mexico. A brief background, including the general ecology, status and distribution of sea turtles of the Baja peninsula is presented, with an overview of the current...
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    Masters Thesis
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    considerations inherent in conducting community-based research within a case study of sea turtle conservation in

  • Topological Learning for Robotic Exploration and Navigation in Uncertain Environments

    Creator:
    Saroya, Manish R.
    Abstract:
    The effectiveness of robot autonomy is governed by the ability to make decisions based on online sensor measurements and a prior belief of the environment. Uncertainty in the environment introduces challenges to robotic decision making. This thesis address two key robot decision making problems: exploration and navigation. The robotic exploration...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Robotic Exploration and Navigation in Uncertain Environments Abstract approved: Geoffrey A. Hollinger

  • Year-class regulation of mid-upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha : the role of juvenile size, growth, and migratory behavior

    Creator:
    Tomaro, Londi M.
    Abstract:
    Early ocean residence is assumed to be a critical period for juvenile Pacific salmon Oncorhynchus spp. However, the specific mechanisms influencing growth and survival in the ocean have not been identified for most populations. Therefore, three hypotheses regarding the relationship between early marine residence and subsequent survival of mid-upper Columbia...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Jessica A. Miller Early ocean residence is assumed to be a critical period for juvenile