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  • The j-Function and the Monster

    Creator:
    Scherer, Asa
    Abstract:
    The first published notion that the j-function was in any way related to the Monster came in 1979, when Conway and Norton noted in [CN79] that each coefficient in the q- expansion of the j-function could be written as a (nontrivial) integral linear combination of the dimensions of irreducible representations...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    Richard Borcherds, who proved [Bor92] their conjecture in 1992. The first published notion that the j

  • Life in (an)other world : issues of otherness and magic in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series

    Creator:
    Fennell, Dalicia K.
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    My thesis is comprised of two articles, titled "Journeying Through (An)Other World: Examining the Role of Magic and Transformational Otherness in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "Magic, Muggles, and Mudbloods: Examining Magical Otherness in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series." The introduction frames the thematic, theoretical, and critical connections...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Saunders, Richard Kieckhefer, Sophie Page, magic is often ignored in scholarly work when discussing

  • Design considerations for a miniature atmospheric engine with a magnet-actuated autonomously-reciprocating in-cylinder regenerator for portable power production

    Creator:
    Yarger, David J.
    Abstract:
    Driven by the need for high energy-density power sources, demand has stimulated the development of small-scale engines. A small-scale engine with a fuel supply could replace batteries and utilize higher energy-density liquid hydrocarbon fuels; such an advance could deliver a new age of portable devices. Currently, operable small-scale engines exist;...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    An Abstract of the Thesis of David J. Yarger for the degree

  • Conjuring September 11, 2001 : Midwest Narratives in the Time of Death

    Creator:
    Josten, Jonathon M.
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    Over the past fourteen years since the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Americans of varied political persuasions have continually identified the day as a defining moment in the history of the nation, which caused a rupture in the cultural rhythm and psyche. This sensibility is...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Raymond J. Malewitz Over

  • The problems [of Paul Ricoeur's symbols] of evil

    Creator:
    Ritenour, Karen E.
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    In the early part of his philosophical career, Paul Ricoeur worked out a general theory of symbols which he illustrated with the symbols of evil. He subsequently explained this theory in several essays (his final major statement on symbols can be found in Interpretation Theory: Discourse and the Surplus of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    More than anyone else, I am deeply indebted to Professor Richard Daniels for his help in guiding me

  • The effect of Head Start on mother and father involvement

    Creator:
    Harmon, Bethany J.
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    Past research on Head Start has focused on child outcomes, yet Head Start services also target the behaviors of parents. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-being Study (FFCW), the current study examined the effect of Head Start on mother (n = 3,575) and father (n = 1,812)...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Bethany J. Harmon for the degree of Master of Sciences in Human

  • Coming of age in rural America : sense of purpose, coping, and perceived progress toward adulthood

    Creator:
    Dolenc, Brooke J.
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    Individuals in their 20s today have more diverse experiences with school, work, and family transitions than previous cohorts. Contemporary young adults take longer to finish school, settle into marriages or partnerships, and begin parenting; they frequently change jobs or hold multiple part-time positions. Little is known about how young adults...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Brooke J. Dolenc for the degree of Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies presented

  • Design, modeling, and performance of miniature reciprocating thermocompressor

    Creator:
    Edwards, Michael J.
    Abstract:
    Research in the miniaturization of thermomechanical systems in recent years has proven to be both rewarding and challenging. Micro-scale devices have tremendous technological potential but come with a new set of design problems. One such problem is energy storage. Heat actuated systems, driven primarily by thermal energy, take advantage of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Michael J. Edwards for the

  • Development of a small scale scroll expander

    Creator:
    Harada, Kevin J.
    Abstract:
    The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a versatile approach in the utilization of waste heat in the production of electricity, clean drinking water, and cooling. The efficiency of these cycles must be maximized to make them economical. Parameters for the optimization of ORCs such as evaporator and condenser temperature have...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kevin J. Harada for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical

  • Carrying Things Home from School : Can a Child-Based School Intervention Affect Parenting Strategies and Home Climate?

    Creator:
    Godlewski, Bethany J.
    Abstract:
    School interventions have typically focused on academic and psychological outcomes for children, but can children carry positive effects home from school to influence their parents and home environments? Developmental research typically focuses on how parents influence development in their children, but this study flips this lens to ask whether children...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Richard A. Settersten, Jr. Interventions designed for children generally do not consider