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  • Simple models for the structure and dynamics of polyatomic fluids

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    James, Corinne Patricia
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    Three areas of liquid state theory are considered. First, Monte Carlo computer simulation of a two-dimensional hard disk fluid with an imbedded ellipse was undertaken to determine how a non-spherical molecule affects intermolecular ordering. The elliptical molecule (with axial ratios of 2, 5 and 10) altered the isotropic distribution of...
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    Fluids AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Corinne Patricia James for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • A case study of how upper-division physics students use visualization while solving electrostatics problems

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    Browne, Kerry P.
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    Presented here is a case study of the problem-solving behaviors of upper-division undergraduate physics majors. This study explores the role of visual representations in students' problem solving and provides a foundation for investigating how students' use of visualization changes in the upper-division physics major. Three independent studies were conducted on...
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    Physics Students Use Visualization 'While Solving Electrostatics Problems. Abstract Approved: Corinne A

  • Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

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    Cerny, Leonard Thomas
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    A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...
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    E&M Classroom Abstract approved: _____________________________________ Corinne A. Manogue

  • Students' Understanding of Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics

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    Smith, Emily M.
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    Mathematical sophistication increases rapidly as students transition from lower- to upper-division physics courses. Complex algebra is one of the mathematical tools that is not introduced or used in lower-division physics courses but is pervasive throughout upper-division courses. In this dissertation, I study middle-division physics students' developing fluency with complex number...
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    Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics Abstract approved: Corinne A. Manogue Mathematical

  • Is dam development a mechanism for human security? Scale and perception of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia and the Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong River in Laos

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    Veilleux, Jennifer Corinne
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    Human security is a framework related to the stability and sustainability of political, environmental, economical, and socio-cultural areas of concern. Water resources around the world are under increased pressure from increased development, growing populations, pollution, and global climate change. Large-scale dam development while still popular for political and economic development...
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    Corinne Veilleux for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Geography presented on April 25, 2014

  • The use of NAEP data in a state context

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    Ha, Jung-Mi
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    The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has measured the condition and progress of education since 1969 to provide information on performance of American students in core subjects to policymakers, educators, and the public. Yet, there has been a perception that theses federal resources are under utilized. An analysis of...
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    , Dr. Maggie Niess, and Dr. Corinne Manogue) who willingly read various drafts and provided critical

  • Exploring Student and Expert Understanding of Thermodynamic Potentials, Legendre Transformations, and Independent Variables in Thermodynamics

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    Vignal, Michael
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    Thermodynamic potentials are energies that can describe a thermodynamic system in terms of different mathematically independent variables. Some of these potentials describe particular thermodynamic systems or processes in particularly convenient ways. In this dissertation, I discuss the different ways that students and experts reason about quantities in thermodynamics within the...
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    . Corinne Manogue for her mentorship and engagement, both academic and otherwise. I would like to the thank

  • A moving boundary model of calcium alginate gel formation and the estimation of diffusion and mass transfer coefficients

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    Inoue, Shawna K.
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    Calcium alginate gels are widely used in the biotechnology, food, and pharmaceutical industries for cell immobilization, food additives, and controlling the release of therapeutic agents. Different gelation conditions can lead to different gel structures which affects the diffusion of solutes in gels, thus mathematical models were developed to describe diffusion...
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    assistance I would also like to thank Dr. Ronald B. Guenther and Dr. Corinne A. Manogue for their advice

  • Waving Arms to Teach & Learn Quantum Mechanics

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    Hahn, Kelby T.
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    In this dissertation I explore the Arms representation and activities for teaching quantum mechanics invented at Oregon State University. In the Arms representation students embody quantum states. The Arms activities are presented as an exemplar of the unique physics classroom culture of the upper-division Paradigms in Physics program. In the...
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    . Additional thanks to Dr. Corinne Manogue for inventing the Arms representation and offering many insightful

  • Women in Forest Sector Leadership: A Qualitative, Multi-country Study

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    Larasatie, Pipiet
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    Generally presented as a preferred social norm based on both ethical considerations and legislative demands, gender equality has been highly encouraged in recent years. For instance, The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 call out achieving gender equality and empowerment of women. However, although there are multiple efforts to...
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