Graduate theses were first published at Florida Technological University (later UCF) in 1972. The first thesis was defended in March of that year, titled Computer Method for Airport Noise Exposure Forecast, and was written by John M. Bateman.
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Synthesis and Bioevaluation of Methionine Depletion Agents, Houssine Ikhlef
Tails in the Wind: An Exploratory Examination of Media Reports on Nonhuman Animals Throughout Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Nathan Jagoda
Asteroid Surfaces: The Importance of Cohesive Forces, Keanna Jardine
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of the Emergent Marine Pathogen Vibrio vulnificus, Jane Maureen Jayakumar
Selenium vs. Sulfur: Investigating the Substrate Specificity of a Selenocysteine Lyase, Michael Johnstone
Characterization of Florida Landfills with Elevated Temperatures, Ryan Joslyn
Changing the Channel: A Study of Agenda, Immersion and Social Commentary in Art, Nicholas Kalemba
The Effects of Japanese Ryokan Attributes on Perceived Values and Purchase Intention, Ryuichi Karakawa
Health Literacy Intervention to Influence Choices Made by Students in a Title I School Who Receive Free Lunch, Melissa Kent
Use of Artificial Intelligence for Malaria Drug Discovery, Arash Keshavarzi Arshadi
Zika Virus-induced Lysis of Cervical Cancer Cells, Harini Krishnapura
Accountability Structures in Transgender Healthcare Experience, Nik Lampe
The Rhetoric of Camp: Adam Lambert's Identification and Division Strategies in His American Idol Performances, Isabelle Lanthier
Comparative Analysis of the Relationship between State Security and Ethnic Minority Oppression, Grayson Lanza
Gender Performance in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Amanda Lee
Mindful Acting, Terence Lee
Fabrication of Nanocomposites Comprised of Electrospun Polyelectrolyte Hydrogel Nanofibers and Loaded Metal Nanoparticles, Yuen Yee Li Sip
Understanding Sediment Biogeochemistry and the Role of Juvenile Oysters on Recently Restored Eastern Oyster Reefs, Bryan Locher
Repro, But Make It Fashion: Discourses on Sex, Sexuality, and Reproduction in Teen Vogue Magazine, Estefany Londono
The Profession of Modeling and Simulations: Unifying the Organization, John Lord
Hybrid Multi-Objective Optimization of Left Ventricular Assist Device Outflow Graft Anastomosis Orientation to Minimize Stroke Rate, Blake Lozinski
Expanding and Shedding the Self: Processing Selfdom Through Painting, Theresa Lucey
Unraveling the Role of Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (Pnmt+) Cells In-vivo, Sanjana Manja
Ultrasound Measured Flexor Muscle Thickness in the Forearms of Rock Climbers, Michael Marsala
Performing Bernarda: Activating Power and Identity, Ana Martinez Medina
Overkill: A First Run Definition, Traccy Martins
I Have Questions, Lorena Matejowsky
A Randomized Control Trial of Video Modeling for Enacting Skill Change in a Group of Trainee Therapists, Brandon Matsumiya
Modeling and Transient Simulation of a Fully Integrated Multi-Pressure Heat Recovery Steam Generator Using Siemens T3000, Jonathan McConnell
The Long and Short of It, Ciera McElroy
Processing of Advanced Infrared Materials, Daniel Mcgill
An Ethnographic Study Examining the Effect of Teachers' Socio-Political Bias on Latinx Students and School Culture, Jessica McMaster
Making Our Voices Heard: Power and Citizenship in Central Florida's Black Communities, Gramond McPherson
Designing Calorie Counter Smartphone Applications for Effective Weight Loss, Sharlin Milliard
Assessing Pedestrian Safety Conditions on Campus, Morgan Morris
Efficient String Graph Construction Algorithm, S.M. Iqbal Morshed
The Creation and Validation of a Compromising Scale for Nurses, Matthew Ng
CME Church in the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement, Brandon Nightingale
Implementation of the Roles and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologists in the Schools, Tamar Nir
Investigation of PS-PVD and EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coatings Over Lifetime Using Synchrotron X-ray Diffraction, Matthew Northam
Lifetime History of Concussions and Behavioral Measures of Anhedonia, John O'Donnell
The Ecology of Central Florida's Thief Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Solenopsis), Leo Ohyama
Teachers' Perceptions of Safety Regarding School Shootings, Megan Olive
'A Room of Their Own': Heritage Tourism and the Challenging of Heteropatriarchal Masculinity in Scottish National Narratives, Carys O'Neill
Long-term Carbon and Copper Impact on Nutrient Removal via Green Sorption Media in Dynamic Linear Ditch Environments, Diana Ordonez
Shape Recovery Behavior of Carbon Nanopaper Shape Memory Polymer Composite, Veli Bugra Ozdemir
The Natural Exile: A Study Of Twenty-First Century Cuban-American Narratives Focusing On The Elderly's Plight, Jasmine Parson
A Multi-Species Single-LED Hazardous Gas Sensor for Commercial Space Applications, Akshita Parupalli
Filament Plasma Density Enhancement Using Two Co-Propagating Beams, Jessica Pena
Grandma Got Passed Over by a Manager: The Intersection of Age and Gender in Hiring, Alyssa Perez
Protective Behavioral Strategies and Alcohol-Related Sex Among College Students, Roselyn Peterson
Hydrodynamic Limitations and the Effects of Living Shoreline Stabilization on Mangrove Recruitment along Florida Coastlines, Christian Pilato
Energy Expenditure and Stability During Self-Paced Walking on Different Slopes, Alanna Raffaelli
Improving Traffic Safety at School Zones by Engineering and Operational Countermeasures, Md Hasibur Rahman
Applications of Deep Learning Models for Traffic Prediction Problems, Rezaur Rahman
Classifying and Predicting Walking Speed From Electroencephalography Data, Allen Rahrooh
Variable Fluid Flow Regimes Alter Endothelial Adherens Junctions and Tight Junctions, Dilshan Ranadewa
The Poems You Don't Own, Emma Reinhardt
The Relativistic Harmonic Oscillator and the Generalization of Lewis' Invariant, Daniel Reinhart
Wealth Over Health? An Analysis of Macro-Level Factors That Influence Public Opinion on Health Care Policy, Jacquelyn Reiss
The Effects of a 10-week Judo Program on Cortisol and Stress in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Justine Renziehausen
Conceptualization and Fabrication of a Bioinspired Mobile Robot Actuated by Shape Memory Alloy Springs, Lietsel Richardson
Characterization of Turbulent Flame-Vortex Interaction for Bluff Body Stabilized Flames, Cal Rising
The Impact of Judo on Aggressive Behaviors in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Paola Rivera
Formacion de la Conciencia Identitaria Cubana Como via a la Independencia del Colonialismo Espanol en el Epistolario de Felix Varela Morales (1823-1850), Fidel Rodriguez
El Silencio Literario Como Artificio Narrativo en Pedro Paramo de Juan Rulfo, Florilde Rodriguez
Investigating The Late Woodland Climate Of Old Tampa Bay, Florida, Jaime Rogers
Mirrors as Portals: Images of Mirrors on Ancient Maya Ceramics, Julie Rogers
Analysis of Residual Stress and Damage Mechanisms of Thermal Barrier Coatings Deposited via PS-PVD and EB-PVD, Linda Rossmann
Concerning the Perceptive Gaze: The Impact of Vision Theories on Late Nineteenth-Century Victorian Literature, Lindsay Rushworth
Allelic Characterization and Novel Functions of the Outer Membrane Porin U in Vibrio Cholerae, Sk Nazmus Sakib
Fear and Loathing in the Super Organism: Foraging Strategy Doesn't Change Forager Response in a Landscape of Fear., Philip Schadegg
Student Community Detection and Recommendation of Customized Paths to Reinforce Academic Success, Yuan Shao
Political Knowledge and Political Engagement in the United States, Brittany Shaul
Variation in Prospecting Behavior and Drivers of Post-Fire Habitat Preference Among Juvenile Florida Scrub-Jays, David Sherer
Disinfection By-Product Formation Potential Assessment for Central Florida Groundwater Supplies, Tulsi Shukla
Metabolic Effects of 17a-Estradiol are Growth Hormone Independent and Sex Specific, Silvana Sidhom
Mechanism of NANOGP8 in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Jonhoi Smith
Identity and Second Language Acquisition: Adult Puerto Rican Migrants Living in the United States, Marcio Rubens Soares Gomes
The Suburban Nightmare: A Study of Atmosphere, Mood and Emotion, Ericka Sobrack
Trauma, Thomas Sokolowski
Analysis of Hydrodynamic and Bathymetric Gradients in Canaveral National Seashore Following Living Shoreline and Oyster Restorations, David Spiering
Study of GaN HEMT Behavior Subjected to TLP and VFTLP ESD Measurements, Nicholas Stoll
'Let Me Lock It Up': A Rhetorical Exploration of Identity and an Emergent Counterpublic Within the YouTube Beauty Community, Rachel Street
Biochemical Characterization of Rv2633c from Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the Effects of Mutagenesis on Iron Binding, Kyle Strickland
The Path of a Stressed Temporary Worker to CWB, Jamie Striler
Commitment and Credibility in FDI, Kathleen Sullivan
Assisted Living: Stories, Donovan Swift
The Religious Classroom: Analyzing the Cross-Application of Instructional Communication Pedagogy to Youth Ministries, Lakelyn Taylor
The Migration of Indians to Eastern Africa: A Case Study of the Ismaili Community, 1866-1966, Azizeddin Tejpar
Investigation of the Flow Field and Associated Heat Transfer within an Asymmetrical Leading Edge Jet Impingement Array, Jorge Torres
Investigation of Flow Field Structures in a Rectangular Channel with a Pin Fin Array, Patrick Tran
Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agency Interoperability Capabilities and Cyber Vulnerabilities, Tyrone Trapnell
Civil War Memory and the Preservation of the Olustee Battlefield, Steven Trelstad