The University of Maine Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) project is a joint effort of Fogler Library and the Graduate School. Our goals are "to improve graduate education, increase sharing of knowledge, help universities build their information infrastructure, and extend the value of digital libraries," in keeping with those of the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, a national initiative of which the University of Maine is a member.
This online collection features the final theses and dissertations approved by the Graduate School of the University of Maine.
For more information about finding additional theses and dissertations or obtaining copies of those not available electronically, see Fogler Library's Subject Guide on Theses & Dissertations.
Questions can also be directed to Fogler Library's Special Collections Department by phone at (207) 581-1686 or email at um.library.spc @ maine.edu.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
An Investigation of the Instructional Norms of Mathematical Communication when Students Present Geometry Proofs at the Board, Bukola T. Ake
“What the Hell Just Happened?”: a Phenomenological Case Study of Teaching in the Covid Era, David Armistead
Climate Change and an Evolving Fishery: Do Declining Maternal Size and Planktonic Foods Affect Lobster Larval Survival in the Gulf of Maine?, Alexander J. Ascher
Optimizing Strategies To Hydraulically Plant Atlantic Salmon Eggs Based On Fry Dispersal Patterns, Ernest J. Atkinson
Mechanics and Mechanisms of Fracture for an Eastern Spruce Subject to Transverse Loading Using Acoustic Emission, Parinaz Belalpour Dastjerdi
Efficient Sintering of Lunar Soil using Concentrated Sunlight, Diprajit Biswas
Comparison of Global Performance of a 15, 20, and 24 Mw Floating Offshore Wind Turbine, Benjamin Blood
Comparative Energetics of Mammalian Thermoregulatory Physiology, Ana M. Breit
Hattie: A Twin Territories Matriarch, Madison P. Brown
They're Coming for Us: A Novel, Sarah Walker Caron
Performance of Helical Piles Retrofitted with a Novel Collar Vane Under Lateral and Torsional Loads, Juan Sebastian Carvajal Munoz
Development of Food Packaging Films Based on Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCS), Cong Chen
Conceptualization and Perceptions of Student Preparedness in Quantitative Reasoning among Introductory Biology Faculty, Ann Cleveland
Investigation into Sintered Lunar Regolith Construction Methods and Novel Usability Evaluation, Thomas A. Cox
Investigation of Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging Analysis in Diabetic Foot Testing and Microneedle Treatments, Christian Crane
Browntail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) Integrated Pest Management Program: Evaluation of Monitoring Traps and Biopesticides, Sadia Crosby
The Effects of PEERS for Young Adults on Anxiety and Quality of Life for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alysha Cecile Dagg
Community College Chief Academic Officers' Perceptions of the Pipeline for the Presidency, Jane Ellingwood
An Analysis of Changes in Seasonal Dynamics and Generational Differences in the Maine Lobster Fishery, Emily Fitting
Feasibility of Thermoplastic Extrusion Welding as a Joining Method For Vacuum-Assisted Additively Manufactured Tooling, Chase C. Flaherty
Biophysical Factors Impacting Sea Lice Settlement and Survival, Eleanor R. Glahn
Post-harvest Treatment Effects on Physicochemical Quality Attributes of North Atlantic Squid Doryteuthis pealeii and Illex illecebrosus, Caitlin M. Hillery
Investigating the Effectiveness of a Haptic Feedback System to Improve the Gait Speed of Older Adults in Overground Walking, Md Tanzid Hossain
Laboratory Study of Accelerated Carbonation With Hydrated Lime for Soil Stabilization, SK Belal Hossen
Artificial Dendritic Neuron: A Model of Computation and Learning Algorithm, Zachary Hutchinson
Cross-trophic-level Dynamics in Aquatic Ecosystems and Their Application Across Ecological Contexts, Elliot M. Johnston
Application of Particle Transfer by Dipping Using Polymer Binder, Md Ibrahim Khalil
The Influence of Heat and Mass Transfer on the Setting Rate of Adhesives Between Porous Substrates, Mubarak Mohammed Khlewee
Investigation of Pulsed Electrolysis for Hypochlorous Acid Production, Khoa V. Kieu
Ontogeny of Size-specific Prey Selection and Handling Behavior of Larval Lobster (Homarus americanus), Evelyn M. Layland
Influence of Platinum Nanoparticles on Ionic Transport and Hydrogen Reactivity of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Thin Films, Firas Mahyob
Art-At-Work: Creativity and Social Practice as Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Research, Anna Martin
Regenerating Professional Learning: The Influence Of Relationships On Teacher Identity, Agency, And Advocacy, Todd W. McKinley
Disinfection Applications of On-Site Hypochlorous Acid Production, Deborah Ngabanyi Sebagisha
Influence of Biochar as a Soil Amendment on Soil Water Content and Wild Blueberry Physiology, Abigayl Novak
Laboratory Study of Conditions Influencing Binder Formation and CO2 Sequestration During Carbonation With Hydrated Lime, Temitope Omokinde
Deconstructing the Art of Physical Weed Control, Jordan W. Parks
Quantum Mechanical Studies of Water Splitting Reaction With (ZNO)3 Nanoclusters as Catalysts, Duwage C. Perera
The Effects Of Pre Coating Layers On Barrier Layer Performance, Kritee Pokharel
Horizon Content Knowledge and its Integration into Physics Education Research: Case Study Analysis on Physical Science and Physics Teachers, Trevor A. Robertson
Durability of Large-scale 3d Printed Materials for Transportation Infrastructure, Felipe Saavedra
A Social and Ecological Approach to Mosquito Species Distribution Across Land Use in Bangor, Maine, Megan L. Schierer
Rab27a as a Regulator of Thoracic Aorta Reactivity and Exosome Signaling, Ashley Soucy
"A Stranger in America": Queer Diasporic Writers and the American Politics of Exclusion, Caitlin Stanfield
Areas of Same Cardinal Direction, Periyandy Thunendran
Solid Acid Catalyzed Dehydration Reactions of Biomass-Derived Alcohols, Mackenzie Todd
Synthesis of a Pharmaceutical Precursor from Bioderived Glucose, Justin O. P. Waters
Calculus Students’ Conceptions of Integral and Volume in a Volumes of Revolution Task, Ian West
Hybrid Power Spectral and Wavelet Image Roughness Analysis, Basel White
Investigating the Impact of Prophages on Bacterial Fitness of Streptococcus agalactiae, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye
Developing an Enhanced Forest Inventory in Maine Using Airborne Laser Scanning: The Role of Calibration Plot Design and Data Quality, Stephanie Willsey
Development and Applications of Similarity Measures for Spatial-Temporal Event and Setting Sequences, Fuyu Xu
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Using SHG Directionality to Characterize Collagen Alteration in Breast Cancer Tumor Microenvironment and Its Prognostic Applications, Betelhem Solomon Abay
Synthesis and Evaluation of Water-Dispersed Aryl-Gold Nanoparticles and Applications in Catalysis, Ahmad AL Ahmad
Sustainable Postharvest Processing and Value-addition of Aquacultured Seaweed, Samuel Akomea-Frempong
Additively Manufactured Polymer and Metal Lattice Structures with Eulerian Path, Adeeb Ibne Alam
Operation and Preliminary Energy Balance of a Portable Kelp Dryer in Maine, Tuqa Al-Asadi
Mitochondria Mediated Outcomes of Developmental Exposure to Low-level Chemical Mixtures in Zebrafish Danio rerio, Remy Babich
On the application of dynamical measures of hydrologic response to prediction and similarity assessment in watersheds, Prashanta Bajracharya
How School Counselors Promote Growth Mindset in Their Practice: Five Views of Agency in the Motivation of Elementary Students, Sheryl G. Baker-Hewey
The Effect of Leadership Change on School Climate, Brian D. Bannen
Quantifying Spatial Heterogeneity of Wild Blueberries and Crop Water Stress Monitoring Using Remote Sensing Technologies, Kallol Barai
Becoming oriented: queering bodies and space in Shirley Jackson's the Haunting of Hill House and Toni Morrison's Beloved and Paradise, Kimberly Bartenfelder
Where Do I Belong in the United States Public School System?, Christiana R. Becker
Yield and Mechanical Properties of Veneer from Maine-Grown Eastern Spruce and Balsam Fir, Marshal Bertrand
Regulation of Line-1 in Developing Oocytes and the Impact on the Ovarian Reserve, Rose Besen-McNally
Thermoplastics 3D Printing Using Fused Deposition Modeling on Fabrics, Maxwell M. Blais
Development and Evaluation of Modeling Approaches for Extrusion-based Additive Manufacturing of Thermoplastics, Christopher C. Bock
The Role of FOXD1 in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, Kyle H. Bond
Ecological Implications of Intraspecific Behavioral Variation in a Small Mammal Community, Allison Brehm
Educating Dietetics Students about the Nutritional Concerns of Older Adults, Lily Brickman
Youth’s Expressions of Personal Significance in an Informal Learning Setting That Bridged STEM and Experiential Learning, Gabrielle A. Brodek
The Siege of Calais During The Hundred Years War: An English Perspective, 1344-1347, Jordan J. Bruso
Remotely Sensed Assessment of the Preferred Habitat of Alexandrium catenella in the Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy, Andre F. Bucci
Self-Regulation, Emotion Regulation, & Social Problem-Solving: Common & Distinct Pathways to Depression, Michelle L. Buffie
Investigating Student Science Identity in a Middle School Social Studies Classroom, Hazel Cashman
The Power of Rejected Things, Adriana Cavalcanti
Who Are You? A Study of Authentic Leadership in Action, Dan Chadbourne
Evaluating Physical and Cultural Methods to Improve Weed Management in Organic Vegetables, Rebecca J. Champagne
Using Soil Testing Data to Examine Organic Carbon Changes During the Past 27 Years in Maine Agricultural Soils, Andrew Chase
The Influence of Processing and Additives on Cellulose Nanofiber Properties for Orthopedic Application, Mitchell P. Chesley
Identity and Language Socialization of Asian Transnational Adolescents across Communities of Practice: A Critical Narrative Study, Ming-Tso Chien
Fighting for Home: Northern New England Women and the Civil War, Savannah A. Clark
Barriers to and Opportunities for Adoption in Maine’s Aquaculture Industry, Caitlin Cleaver
Assessing Past and Present Changes in the Chemical Climate of Three High Mountain Regions: Himalayas, Andes, European Alps, Heather Clifford
Cellulosic Foams for Single Use Devices in Biomedical Applications, Aileen Co
Development of a New Method for Cell Spheroid Formation Through a Hydrogel Dipping Process, Aimee L. Co
Overlapping Scales of Place Based Indigenous Knowledge and Hydroclimate in Australia, Rachel L. Coleman
Prophets of Pong: How Newspapers Covered Video Games Between 1972 to 1976, Joseph Collard