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Investigating fine-scale movement patterns and comparative swimming performance of the newly identified and threatened Rocky Mountain Sculpin (Cottus sp.) across its Canadian distribution
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Cumulative anthropogenic impacts to the riverscape, including hydrologic alteration, have contributed to an escalated number of freshwater fish species at risk in North America. Species dispersal is an important mechanism underlying many ecological processes. Understanding the scale at which...
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Instrumenting and Validating a Vibrotactile Device to Assess and Rehabilitate Dynamic Seated Balance
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Tools that effectively assess and train dynamic seated balance are critical for enhancing functional independence and reducing risk of secondary health complications in the elderly and individuals with neuromuscular impairments. On the one hand, current assessment tools quantify changes in the...
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Spring 2019
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) has the potential to significantly reduce oxides of nitrogen NOx emissions, while maintaining a high fuel efficiency compared to existing lean-burn spark ignition engines. HCCI is characterized by compression induced autoignition of a lean...
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Fall 2013
Various X-ray imaging modalities, such as planar X-ray films, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography have been utilized to estimate bone strength for osteoporotic subjects. However, emerging cases of spontaneous femoral shaft fracture in osteoporotic patients after years of...
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an interlude between two nothings: A Musical Composition for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, Augmented Electric Guitar, and Fixed Electronics, with Accompanying Document
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"an interlude between two nothings" is a musical work approximately thirty-five minutes in length. It is scored for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, fixed electronics, and an augmented electric guitar. The work is divided into six movements, which alternate between two contrasting streams....
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Spring 2013
Heart disease is a large problem in the United States and Canada. The research conducted in this thesis will examine three things. First, what is the average American parent’s WTP for a reduction in their own and child risk of developing heart disease by age 75, and how do these two estimates...