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Weak Sharp Minima On Riemannian Manifolds, Chong Li, Boris S. Mordukhovich, Jinhua Wang, Jen-Chih Yao

Mathematics Research Reports

This is the first paper dealing with the study of weak sharp minima for constrained optimization problems on Riemannian manifolds, which are important in many applications. We consider the notions of local weak sharp minima, boundedly weak sharp minima, and global weak sharp minima for such problems and obtain their complete characterizations in the case of convex problems on finite-dimensional Riemannian manifolds and their Hadamard counterparts. A number of the results obtained in this paper are also new for the case of conventional problems in linear spaces. Our methods involve appropriate tools of variational analysis and generalized differentiation on Riemannian …

A Radial Basis Function Method For The Shallow Water Equations On A Sphere, Natasha Flyer, Grady Wright

Mathematics Faculty Publications and Presentations

The paper derives the first known numerical shallow water model on the sphere using radial basis function (RBF) spatial discretisation, a novel numerical methodology that does not require any grid or mesh. In order to perform a study with regard to its spatial and temporal errors, two nonlinear test cases with known analytical solutions are considered. The first is global steady-state flow with a compactly supported velocity field while the second is unsteady flow where features in the flow must be kept intact without dis- persion. This behavior is achieved by introducing forcing terms in the shallow water equations. Error …

Keeping Track Of Things, John Purvis, K. Michael

Associate Professor Katina Michael

No abstract provided.

Bcc-To-Hcp Transformation Pathways For Iron Versus Hydrostatic Pressure: Coupled Shuffle And Shear Modes, J. B. Liu, Duane D. Johnson

Duane D. Johnson

Using density-functional theory, we calculate the potential-energy surface (PES), minimum-energy pathway (MEP), and transition state (TS) versus hydrostatic pressure σhyd for the reconstructive transformation in Fe from body-centered cubic (bcc) to hexagonal closed-packed (hcp). At fixed σhyd, the PES is described by coupled shear (ϵ) and shuffle (η) modes and is determined from structurally minimized hcp-bcc energy differences at a set of (η,ϵ). We fit the PES using symmetry-adapted polynomials, permitting the MEP to be found analytically. The MEP is continuous and fully explains the transformation and its associated magnetization and volume discontinuity at TS. We show that σhyd (while …

Tagommenders: Connecting Users To Items Through Tags, Shilad W. Sen, Jesse Vig, John Riedl

Shilad Sen

No abstract provided.

Riesz Bases Of Root Vectors Of Indefinite Sturm-Liouville Problems With Eigenparameter Dependent Boundary Conditions. Ii, Paul Binding, Branko Ćurgus

Mathematics Faculty Publications

We consider a regular indefinite Sturm-Liouville problem with two self-adjoint boundary conditions affinely dependent on the eigenparameter. We give sufficient conditions under which the root vectors of this Sturm-Liouville problem can be selected to form a Riesz basis of a corresponding weighted Hilbert space.

We Owe It To The Earth: The Importance Of Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle Changes During The Transitional College Years, Jessica E. Clark

Honors Projects in Science and Technology

This paper aims to explain and justify my choice of film as the medium employed to persuade my audience of the need for environmentally-friendly lifestyle changes to be made by individuals. In order to effectively stimulate action by college students, the target audience, film was used to communicate the necessity of developing green habits. During these years students in higher education develop intellectually and mature into adults. It is a prime time to learn simple green lifestyle changes and translate them into their daily behavioral repertoire. To begin my project I researched current information about the state of our environment, …

Inside Unlv, Shane Bevell, Diane Russell, Michelle Mouton, Gian Galassi

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Baselines Newsletter, No. 4, Spring 2009, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Baselines: The Natural Resources Law Center Newsletter (2007-2011)

No abstract provided.

The Pyro Toolkit For Ai And Robotics, Doug Blank, Deepak Kumar, Lisa Meeden, Holly Yanco

Computer Science Faculty Research and Scholarship

This article introduces Pyro, an open-source Python robotics toolkit for exploring topics in AI and robotics. We present key abstractions that al- low Pyro controllers to run unchanged on a variety of real and simulated robots. We demonstrate Py- ro’s use in a set of curricular modules. We then de- scribe how Pyro can provide a smooth transition for the student from symbolic agents to real-world robots, which significantly reduces the cost of learning to use robots. Finally we show how Pyro has been successfully integrated into existing AI and robotics courses.

Mine, Yours Or Ours?: The Role Of Local Identity In United Way System Redesign, Elizabeth Claire Monaco

MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015

For-profit and non-profit entities alike are facing the challenges of recruiting and retaining effective leadership, gathering sufficient and competitive capital and achieving long-term credibility as they struggle to assert their legitimacy and ensure sustainability in an ever changing world. These challenges have forced many organizations to consider different business models of operations, including opportunities to partner with others in their sector. There exists a growing list of non-profit federations that are considering and pursuing complete system redesign through the strategic restructuring of their affiliates in response to factors such as competition for resources, environmental and institutional pressures and the effects …

Capital Expansion And Organizational Growth: A Cost-Effective Analysis For Huntington Family Centers, Sean P. Burke

MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015

Huntington Family Centers Inc., is a nonprofit social service agency located in the near-Westside of the City of Syracuse, N.Y. The agency currently employs 75 people and offers 25 programs, ranging in focus from preschool to services for senior citizens. It has developed a business plan with the goal of increasing program services by 35% over the next two years. However, as new programs are considered, it will be forced to rent space due to the lack of functional space at its primary are considered, it will be forced to rent space due to the lack of functional space at …

Finding Cost-Effective Methods For Language Access Services Administration At New York City Children's Services, Kerry Cook

MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015

New York City Children's Services (CS) serves an increasing populations of persons with limited English language proficiency (LEP). Federal and local laws mandate that these persons are provided with meaningful language access services. This analysis attempts to find the most cost-effective strategy for CS' Division of Child Protection (DCP) to provide interpretation services to LEP persons involved in DCP cases of child abuse and neglect. The study first identifies alternative strategies for providing these services, and then qualifies the cost of the current methods and alternative methods. A framework of transaction cost economic theory guides the cost analysis process. Next, …

Kinetic Studies On Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions: Oxidation Of Glucose, Decomposition Of Hydrogen Peroxide And Their Combination, Zhimin Tao, Ryan A. Raffel, Abdul-Kader Souid, Jerry Goodisman

Chemistry - All Scholarship

The kinetics of the glucose oxidase-catalyzed reaction of glucose with O2, which produces gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide, and the catalase-assisted breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen, have been measured via the rate of O2 depletion or production. The O2 concentrations in air-saturated phosphate-buffered salt solutions were monitored by measuring the decay of phosphorescence from a Pd phosphor in solution; the decay rate was obtained by fitting the tail of the phosphorescence intensity profile to an exponential. For glucose oxidation in the presence of glucose oxidase, the rate constant determined for the rate-limiting step was k = (3.0 ± …

2009 (Spring), University Of Dayton. Department Of Mathematics

Colloquia

Abstracts of the talks given at the 2009 Spring Colloquium.

Emergence Of The Persistent Spin Helix In Semiconductor Quantum Wells, J. D. Koralek, Christopher P. Weber, J. Orenstein, B. Andrei Bernevig, Shou-Cheng Zhang, S. Mack, D. D. Awschalom

Physics

According to Noether’s theorem¹, for every symmetry in nature there is a corresponding conservation law. For example, invariance with respect to spatial translation corresponds to conservation of momentum. In another well-known example, invariance with respect to rotation of the electron’s spin, or SU(2) symmetry, leads to conservation of spin polarization. For electrons in a solid, this symmetry is ordinarily broken by spin–orbit coupling, allowing spin angular momentum to flow to orbital angular momentum. However, it has recently been predicted that SU(2) can be achieved in a two-dimensional electron gas, despite the presence of spin–orbit coupling². The …

2009 Annual Research Symposium Abstract Book, Trinity College

Science Symposia Abstracts

2009 annual volume of abstracts for science research projects conducted by students at Trinity College.

The Design And Synthesis Of Farnesyl "Tail" Analogues Incorporating Aromatic Rings: A Comparison Of Wittig And Grignard Reaction Sequences, Mark F. Mechelke, Lisa Motschke, Todd Nichols, Sarah Albrecht

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Mutant RAS proteins have been linked to over 30 of all human cancers. It has been shown that mutant RAS proteins that cannot be farnesylated do not induce malignant transformation. Therefore, farnesyl protein transferase (FPTase) inhibitors have become attractive targets as potential chemotherapeutic agents. Two farnesyl "tail" analogues have been prepared that incorporate aromatic rings. One of the compounds, trans-9-phenyl-8-nonen-1-ol, could only be prepared pure using a Grignard reaction sequence. This sequence is compared to the initially attempted Wittig reaction sequence that results in an inseparable mixture of cis/trans isomers. It is anticipated thatwhen coupled with poal diphosphate "head" …

Rivernet Watershed Access Lab Program Overview - Spring 2009, Kevin Curry

Watershed Access Lab Projects

Brief overview of the RiverNet Watershed Access program - its history and the achievements of the many participating teachers and students from throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.

Math/Compsci Newsletter, Spring 2009, Department Of Mathematics And Computer Science, Bridgewater State College

Department of Mathematics Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Cs 209-01: Computer Programming For Business Ii, David M. Hutchison

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

cs 209 is the second in a sequence of two programming classes required for MIS majors. This course will continue teaching students to the basic concepts of programming. Examples are from business applications and emphasis is on problem solving with the computer as a tool.

Cs 142: Computer Programming - Ii, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

The concepts introduced in CS 141 are developed in greater detail and depth with the Java programming language. Topics include object oriented programming, graphics, development of user interfaces and handling runtime errors with an emphasis on program verification and testing. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: CS 141 (Computer Programming I) and MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.

Cs 240: Computer Programming I, Vanessa Starkey

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Basic concepts of programming and programming languages are introduced.
Emphasis is on structured programming and stepwise refinement. Prerequisite: MTH 130 or MPL 5.

Cs 208: Computer Programming For Business I, Dennis Kellermeier

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 208 is the first of a two quarter sequence in programming for business students. It is required for Management Information Science majors. The courses are designed to help students achieve a high degree of facility in intermediate level programming. This course assumes students have never written a program before.

Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Vanessa Starkey

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will cover the fundamentals of object-oriented computer programming including design, structure, debugging, and testing. Visual Basic 2008 will be used for developing programs.

Cs 242-02: Computer Programming Iii, Sarah Gothard

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 141: Computer Programming - I, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.

Cs 205: Computer Literacy And Office Automation, Ann Tirpack

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 206-01: Advanced Concepts/Techniques And Software Productivity Tools, John P. Herzog

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

By the end of this course, the students will have a greater depth of understanding in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software and web design using Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint covering the following topics.

Microsoft Excel 2007:

Chapter 4: Creating Loan Information

Chapter 5: Working With Lists, Working With Logical Functions

Chapter 6: Working With Multiple Worksheets And Workbooks, Database Functions, And Filtering, And Integrating Excel with Other Window Programs

Microsoft Access 2007:

Chapter 4: Enhancing a Table's Design, and Creating Advanced Queries, Creating Custom Reports

Chapter 5: Creating Custom Forms …

Cs 340: Programming Language Workshop In Python, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed as a self-study in Python. You are expected to learn the language and solve a set of programming problems assigned to you from Dietel et al using Python available from http://www.python.org. There are no exams. We officially meet only once in the quarter. However, I will be available in the posted office hours for clarifications and discussions about the programming problems.