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  • Hydrogen for Heat: Utilizing Hydrogen for Long-Term Energy Storage in Northern Climates

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    Villaverde, Gertrude
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    A long-term energy storage technology is necessary to utilize Oregon’s curtailed renewable energy, an issue the state faces, even with a low percentage of renewable energy in the energy mix. This report proposes a system design that details how hydrogen power-to-gas technology can be used in conjunction with the existing...
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    state faces, even with a low percentage of renewable energy in the energy mix. This report proposes a

  • The effects of oil price shocks on U.S. inflation

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    Kilfoil, Natasha M.
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    During the 1970’s the United States experienced several periods of high inflation that have been at least partially attributed to positive oil price shocks. The effectiveness of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries at controlling the price of oil has varied over time, as well as the responsiveness of U.S....
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    intensity of energy use in the U.S. economy. Fieleke (1990) found that in the United States, Japan, and West

  • It's not about the school : a societal shift regarding higher education

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    Schnell, Kristina N.
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    The idea of college needs to shift from being about going to a “good school” for any degree to "getting the right education” for what you want to do. I want to investigate why we should be giving access to career assessment and preferred learning tests at the middle school...
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    of Science in Energy Systems Engineering and Honors Baccalaureate of Arts in Spanish presented on

  • Resiliency of United States Power Grids to Inclement Weather Conditions

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    Trevis, Kyle R.
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    The United States depends on the electrical grid infrastructure for nearly every facet of its operation. Understanding how inclement weather affects the reliability of the grid and what the U.S. is doing to ensure its resiliency will be a key step moving forward into the 21st century as global climate...
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    Electrical and Computer Engineering presented on May 28, 2021. Title: Resiliency of United States Power

  • Sustainable Design Programs in the United States and Chile

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    D'Acci, Hana
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    The purpose of this thesis is to examine and compare sustainable design methods used in the United States and Chile, focusing on sustainable materials and certification programs, to see if sustainable design methods used in the United States can be implemented in Chile to further its sustainable development. Through literature...
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    the United States, buildings account for 40 percent of primary energy use and 39 percent of CO2

  • Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

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    Clampitt, Sarah N.
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    Beginning in 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic contributed to an increase in housing insecurity among college students. As awareness around homelessness has increased, so has research aimed at better understanding the causes of homelessness and housing insecurity among college students, as well as opportunities to better support economic access to higher...
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    the United States can help to synthesize and interpret these findings. The purpose of this thesis

  • The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

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    Ruthruff, William Arthur
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    Wind energy is a cornerstone to the world of renewables. It is widely used in many parts of the world as a clean and effective form of power generation. However, wind power has a number of drawbacks, which limits its use in many regions. Solar power has been used not...
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    ] United States Department of Energy. “National Energy Profile.” Last Updated 2006. Available online at

  • A Comparative Study of Climate Change Policy and Actions between the United States and Sweden

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    Jacobs, Annie R.
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    The issue of global climate change and possible remedies has been debated between national governments since the 1970s. While some countries have adopted aggressive measures to address the issue, others have lagged in their efforts. The United States, as a key player in global climate change conferences, has focused its...
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    nuclear power plants.23 The United States, although boosting development of some alternative energy

  • The Effect of Burnout on Emergency Department Physicians and Current Preventative Measures

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    Nguyen, Caileun H.
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    The demands of the healthcare system on its employees are heavy and intense. Long working hours, high-stress environments, and emotionally exhausting situations can lead to burnout. This is particularly a constant concern in emergency medicine. Burnout has been associated with impacting well-being and performance. There is also an interest in...
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    showed that 48.5% of physicians in the United States reported at least one symptom of burnout, and it

  • Illegal to Exist : The Criminalization of Houselessness in the United States

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    Waite, Mariah E.
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    In the United States, the state of housing and the lack thereof has been declared a national crisis. In response, cities have taken measures to police behaviors that are associated with what they perceive to be disorder and decay. These behaviors are also commonly associated with houselessness. Laws that criminalize...
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    Michelle Inderbitzin In the United States, the state of housing and the lack thereof has been