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  • Modeling the Influence of Wildfire Management Networks in Social-Ecological Systems

    Creator:
    Avila, Colton C.
    Abstract:
    Wildfire management networks allow for collaborative intervention in mitigating the ever-present risk of major wildfire events. This thesis consists of two manuscripts that explore the topology and characteristics of wildfire management networks and their ability to influence wildfire severity in social-ecological systems. The first manuscript focuses on the characteristics of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Brent Steel, Dr. Cody Evers, for teaching me the true meaning of collaboration and whose work I’d be

  • Optimizing Cryptographic Obfuscation

    Creator:
    Carmer, Brent
    Abstract:
    Cryptographic obfuscation is a powerful tool that makes programs “unintelligible” yet still runnable. It essentially gives programs the ability to keep secrets. The practical applications of obfuscation range from keeping secrets in banking applications to preventing software theft to providing secure messaging applications. The cryptographic applications of obfuscation are also...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Brent Carmer for the

  • Barriers and Facilitators of Demand Response in the U.S. Electricity Sector: A Mixed-Method Study

    Creator:
    Karmazina, Anna
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    Renewable energy is on the rise in the U.S. Additional efforts will be required to integrate intermittent and decentralized sources of energy into the electrical grid. Given that storing large amounts of electricity is not yet available at a reasonable cost, electric grid operators must match supply and demand at...
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    Dissertation
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Brent S. Steel

  • Colonization, Statemaking, and Development: A Political Ecology of the Saru River Development Project, Hokkaido, Japan

    Creator:
    Ioannides, Michael J.
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    Although dam construction has been an integral tool in development initiatives for nearly a century, dams can have significant negative impacts on local residents, particularly those who are permanently displaced from their homes and must be resettled elsewhere. Dams have unique impacts on indigenous peoples. As a result, many dam...
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    Masters Thesis
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    development, is therefore of critical importance—perhaps now more than ever

  • Assessing Mercury Levels, Health Metrics, and Immune Function in Non-stranded Male California and Steller Sea Lions in Oregon

    Creator:
    Rae, Samantha N.
    Abstract:
    California and Steller sea lions (Zalophus californianus, Eumetopias jubatus, respectively) are considered sentinel species because they have long life spans, are long-term coastal residents, feed at high trophic levels, and have large blubber stores that serve as depots for anthropogenic toxicants. There are few studies on sea lion health and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Seed quality and plant establishment studies of seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.)

    Creator:
    Baker, Stanley D.
    Abstract:
    Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.) is an important warm-season perennial turfgrass, known for its tolerance to salinity. Turfgrass is used for homes, municipalities, sod farms, resorts, and sports fields. Seashore paspalum has historically been planted in sub-tropical and tropical climates because of its heat tolerance. Seashore paspalum could become an...
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    Dissertation
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    field studies into sharp focus with clear results. Dr. Brent Steele taught me that science- based

  • ESPN and the Construction of Gay Identity

    Creator:
    Cook, Alexandra Cleo
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    On February 9th, 2014 Michael Sam stated in an interview with ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he is gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The following study aims to explore ESPN's coverage of Michael Sam, with a goal of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The

  • Beauty and the Beast: The Rhetorical Construction of the Female in Mixed Martial Arts

    Creator:
    Thornburg, Kori A.
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    More women compete in sports currently than ever before. However, the historical tensions which relate to their participation--as athletes and as females--remain. Mixed martial arts (MMA) has proven to be the most visible introduction of females into sports that have traditionally been considered exclusively for men. Gina Carano and Cristiane...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Mark J. Porrovecchio More women compete in sports currently than ever before. However, the

  • The social construction of crisis: Deconstructing the complex pathways linking disaster, conflict, and peace

    Creator:
    Peters, Laura E. R.
    Abstract:
    We are witness to an ever tighter coupling between natural hazard-related disasters ("disasters") and violent social conflict ("conflict"). Previous research has established that disaster has the propensity to lead to conflict, and conflict, in turn, has been found to contribute to disaster vulnerabilities. The field of disaster diplomacy, by contrast,...
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    Dissertation
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    T. Wolf We are witness to an ever tighter coupling between natural hazard-related disasters

  • Efficient Private Matching for Private Databases

    Creator:
    Trieu, Thi Ni Ni
    Abstract:
    Private matching (PM) is a key cryptographic primitive in secure computation that allows several parties to jointly compute some functions depending on their private inputs. Indeed, this primitive has many practical applications. For instance, in online advertising, two companies may wish to find their common customers for a joint marketing...
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    to the rise of Big Data along with the ever-increasing privacy concerns. This thesis describes