Over the last two decades, general aviation pilots in the United States, especially those who fly light fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, have portrayed high rates of [...]

Despite its long history in the United States and abroad, the unconventional drilling industry, and specifically hydraulic fracturing technology, remain controversial. W[...]

In this dissertation we study the interactions between free bodies and unsteady viscous flows, with particular interest in locomotion and in particle transport in streami[...]

In 2014, it was estimated that 49% or nearly half of all U.S. pregnancies were unintended. The reproductive experiences of women aged 15-44 vary greatly and are often aff[...]

In recent years, we have witnessed a rise in quantity and sophistication of cyber attacks. Meanwhile, traditional defense techniques have not been adequate in addressing [...]

This thesis addresses the challenge of autonomous navigation in partially known environments, focusing on mobile robots equipped with limited sensing capabilities. Path p[...]

During single-point metal turning processes, a long, razor-sharp chip nest is often formed that can be a hazard to both operators and the part being machined. To combat t[...]

This research explores empowerment planning (Reardon, 1996) for the purpose of adding to its body of theory, in order to build better, more inclusive planning processes. [...]

In the face of accelerating sea-level rise, people continue to live near anddevelop the coast. In the United States, we have chosen adaptation andprotection, via coastal [...]

In today's ever-changing markets, maintaining an effective and adaptable supply chain is essential for any organisation, especially in view of the current business enviro[...]