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 2022
Northern White-Cedar Stand Structure, Composition, and Ecophysiology: Implications for Management and Climate Change Resilience, Katlyn Schulz
Modeling The Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic on Speeding at Rural Roadway Facilities in Maine Using Short-Term Speed and Traffic Count Data., Amirhossein Shahlaeegilan
Co-rumination, Romantic Relationships, and Depressive Symptom Development in Adolescence, Jessica L. Shankman
Socio-Economic Resilience of Natural Resource Dependent Communities, Gabrielle Sherman
Micro-particle Entrainment From Density Mismatching Mixture by Dip Coating Process, S M Abu Naser Shovon
Searching for a Solution to Political Polarization in the U.S. Through a Feminist Ethics of Care, Marissa Smith
Performance Enhancement of Hyperspectral Semantic Segmentation Leveraging Ensemble Networks, Nicholas Soucy
Genetic Characterization of Centromere-Mediated Uniparental Genome Elimination in Arabidopsis, Diana Spencer
Mixing Processes in Tidally Pulsed River Plumes: Mechanisms, Significance, and Variability, Preston Spicer
Archaeological Bivalves as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (Enso) Proxies, Frankie St. Amand
On the Notion of a Medium, Keaton Studebaker
Development of Methods for Surface Modification of Semiconductor Photocatalysts and Biopolymers for Applications in Water Treatment and 3D Printing, Sabrina Sultana
Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning in White Majority Settings, Susan Thibedeau
The Day the Day Fell Asleep, Christopher Thomas
The Role of Internal and External Coaches in Supporting Implementation of Proficiency Based Learning at the Secondary Level, Katie M. Thompson
A Sky Island Perspective: New England Alpine Plant Distributions Across the Region, Andrea Tirrell
What Women Bring to the Fight: An Analysis of Female Leadership in U.S. National Security, Alison Tobey
The Value of Peer Supervisory Practices, Josh Tripp
Miss USA Meets Feminism: A Qualitative Study Exploring Contestants' Thoughts on Feminism, Julia Van Steenberghe
Orion's Eyes, Adam Ray Wagner
Development and Characterization of Bound Metal Deposition Including Laser Ablation, Alexander J. Watson
How Race, Gender, and Body Positioning Impact Perceptions and Interactions With Those in Power, Adele Weaver
Optimization of Synthetic Mooring Systems for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, William M. West
Structure From Motion Methodology Captures Seasonal Influences on Coastal Bluff Erosion and Landslide Hazards in Casco Bay, ME, Nicholas Whiteman
Teacher Listening and Reflection as a Way to Broaden Teacher Pedagogical Conceptual Understanding of Mathematics at the Elementary Level, Glen D. Widmer
Exploring Reusable Takeout Packaging as an Alternative to Disposable Plastics in Maine's Restaurant Industry, Jared Wildwistle
Teacher Growth in Knowledge of Conservation of Energy and in Self-Efficacy, Paul H. Wilson
Quantifying the Carbon Sequestration and Economic Potential of Natural Climate Solutions from Maine's Working Forests, Logan Woodyard
Engineering the Spectrum of Near-Field Thermal Radiation, Saman Zare
The Effects of Regional Separatism on Late Roman Identity in Fourteenth-Century Byzantium, Evangelos Zarkadas
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Lexicographic Sensitivity Functions for Nonsmooth Models in Mathematical Biology, Matthew D. Ackley
An Investigation of Students' Use and Understanding of Evaluation Strategies, Abolaji R. Akinyemi
Circulation and Transport Timescales in Tidally Dominated Estuaries, Sohaib Alahmed
Development of a Novel Haptic Feedback System for Gait Training Applications, Mohsen Alizadeh Noghani
Understanding Hydrologic Risk Within the Context of Climate Variability and Atmospheric Moisture Pathways, Ali Aljoda
Comparison Between CPU and GPU for Parallel Implementation for a Neural Network Model Using Tensorflow and a Big Dataset, Intisar Alkaabwi
Design, Quantification, and Strengthening of Interface Interaction Between Aramid Fibers and Polymer Matrix, Karrar Al-Quraishi
NIMBY: A Look into Public Perceptions of Aquaculture, Nicholas D. Alvarez
Subliminal, Eric Arnold
Modern and Paleo Perspectives on the Role of the Westerlies in Glaciation, Alexander Audet
Soil Organic Carbon in Maine, Its Responses to Biochar Addition, and Climate Change, Xue Bai
And Drop, Lydia Balestra
A Concealment Shoe as Ritualistic Grieving Gesture: A Case Study in an Early 20th Century Maine Finnish Immigrant Community, Anne Bardaglio
Discards & Diverse Economies: Reuse in Rural Maine, Brieanne Berry
Thermal and Mechanical Numerical Modeling of Extrusion-based 3d Printed Reinforced Polymers for Selecting Manufacturing Process Parameters, Sunil Bhandari
Investigation of Mass-Manufactured Nanostructured Material for Contamination Detection via Structural Color Analysis, Oisin Biswas
Gait Rehabilitation Using Biomechanics and Exoskeletons, Jacob Bloom
Individual Differences and Ecological Validity of Emotion Regulation in Response to Sadness, Colin M. Bosma
The Impacts of Embryonic Arsenic Exposure of Fundulus heteroclitus, Torey Bowser
Forest Phenology in Maine: Trends and Drivers Over the Past Two Decades and Implications for Resource Managers, Valeria Briones
Marine Aquaculture in Maine: Understanding Diverse Perspectives and Interactions at Multiple Scales, Melissa L. Britsch
Food Safety and Functionality Assessment of Kombucha Systems Through Bacillus cereus Spore and Probiotic Inoculations, Alexandria L. Bromley
Nanocellulose Conduits for Enhanced Regeneration of Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Nicklaus R. Carter
The Impacts of Climate Change on the Gulf of Maine Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) Distribution, Reproduction, and Life, Hsiao-Yun Chang
Gradient Generating Microfluidic Coculture System for Disease Modeling and Neural Development, Phaneendra Chennampally
Experimental Warming Effects on Growth, Yield, and Biotic Pressure of Wild Blueberries in Maine, Yu-Ying Chen
Farmer Engagement Through Mental Modeling: Opportunities for Climate Change Outreach, Ruth S, Clements
A Bioeconomic Analysis of Sea Scallop (Placopecten Magellanicus) Aquaculture in the Gulf of Maine, Struan Coleman
A Case Study into Middle School Students' Conceptualizations of Motion and Interpretations of Negative Velocities, Peter A. Colesworthy
The Military Uniform's Impact on Patient Trust and Disclosure in Patient-Provider Interactions, Jessica Correale
Counterinsurgency In Iraq: Theory and Practice, William Crisler
Characterizing the Role of Prophages on WHIB7 Expression and Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacterium Chelonae, Jaycee J. Cushman
The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Students in High School Chemistry in Rural Maine, Brianna DeGone
Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Genes and Pathways Associated With Anthrax Survivorship in Plains Zebra, Carly Dickson
A Social-Ecological Examination of Moose in Maine: Habitat, Management, and Changing Seasonality, Asha DiMatteo-LePape
Examining Opportunities for Higher-Order Thinking in Secondary and Middle-Level Proficiency-Based Mathematics Classrooms, Quinton Donahue
The Effect of BTS Induced Inactivity on a Zebrafish Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Sean Driscoll
The Correlation of Biometrics and Game Performance in Division I Collegiate Women's Soccer Team, Finn Ducker
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Tool for Classifying and Assessing Student Energy Diagrams in Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Instruction, Michael Dudley
Using Photovoice to Navigate Social-ecological Change in Coastal Maine: a Case Study on Visibility, Visuality, and Visual Literacy, Kevin P. Duffy
Forest Disturbance and Occupancy Patterns of Carnivores: Results of a Large-scale Field Study in Maine, USA, Bryn E. Evans
Vertical Habitat Gradients: Comparing Phytoplankton Dynamics in Lakes with Low to Moderate Dissolved Organic Carbon Concentration, Matthew J. Farragher
Comparison of Land Use and Flowslide Incidence in Palu Valley Following the 2018 Mw 7.5 Palu-Donggala Earthquake, Peta C. Fifield
American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) Migration Ecology in Eastern North America, Alexander Fish
Rejection Sensitivity, Relationship Quality, and Adjustment in Late-Adolescent Romantic Relationships and Friendships, Laura A. Foster
Chinese Percussion Instruction Through The Lens of Western Pedagogy, Jonathan D. Fox
Climate Change and Forest Management Impacts on Tree Growth and Physiology, Kelly French
Remote Sensing Identification of Black Ash (Fraxinus Nigra) in Maine Via Hyper- and Multi-Spectral Imagery, John W. Furniss
Krüppel-like Factor 9 Is a Feed-forward Regulator of Glucocorticoid Signaling, Ian Gans
'Real Men' Don't See Pain, Margaret J. Gautrau
Characterization of Dickeya dianthicola and Pectobacterium parmentieri Causing Blackleg and Soft Rot on Potato, Tongling Ge
Pacing Variability and Performance in a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon, Brendan Gilpatrick
Eastern Wild Turkey Population Ecology Across Land Use Gradients in Maine, Matthew Gonnerman
The Holocaust in Białystok: Urban, Rural, and Forest Environments as Spaces of Resistance, Survival, and Persecution, Dakota Gramour
Migration and Winter Movement Ecology of Red-Throated Loons (Gavia Stellata) in Eastern North America, Carrie E. Gray
Evaluating and Advancing Opportunities for Ecosystem Services, Increased Production, and Sustainability of Kelp Aquaculture in the Gulf of Maine, Gretchen Schott Grebe
Fermentation of Carcinus Maenas as a Method of Waste Stream Valorization, Delaney M. Greiner
Adaptation Strategies for Wild Blueberry Growers in a Changing Climate: Mulching Effects on Crop Productivity and Fertility Effects on Blueberry Gall Midge, Rebecca Gumbrewicz
High Resolution Remote Sensing As a Tool To Improve Coastal Habitat Mapping in The Gulf of Maine, Gabriel Hesketh
Luminosity Functions of Galaxy Clusters in the Aquarius and Microscopium Superclusters, Logan A. Hess
Quantifying Surface Changes on McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica, Ann M. Hill