Graduate Research Papers
This collection contains graduate research papers by students in the Department of Technology.
The Graduate Research Paper is a non-thesis paper or project, which can be considered the capstone of the graduate program. For the paper, students synthesize information they have learned throughout the program and apply it to the field experience. To view the Award Winners, click here.
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Submissions from 2021
Exploring work environment standards in Saudi Arabia companies, Yousef Almalki Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The potential of affecting final potency of a poultry vaccine using Lean methodology, Amber Bergeson Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Model-based predictive controller design, Soheil Sadeghi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2019
A Feasibility Study on Utilizing Data Science as an Advanced Lean Manufacturing Tool in the Biopharma Manufacturing Sector, Tanya Heerts Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Design of an Arduino Based Smart Home System, Qi Lu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Data Analytics of Job Market Requirements for Technology Related Doctoral Degrees, Sidra Meo Rajput Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2018
Capital Equipment Procurement Process and Integration Into Production, Mike A. Borwig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Thermopile Sensor Imaging System, Sumit Joshi Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Selecting a Software Development Methodology Based on Project Characteristics, Semir Music Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving Machine Utilization with RFID Technology During the Acquisition of a Large Capital Equipment Purchase, Richard Price Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2017
A Comparison of Model-Based Design and Traditional 2D Engineering Drawings in Manufacturing Using Flowchart Analysis, Josh Gerbig Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Investigation of Gasket Improvement in Vehicle Drivetrain Applications, Keith David Schrader Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Submissions from 2016
Continuous Manufacturing Performance Improvement: An Investigation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness as a Valid Shop Floor Performance Evaluation Tool, Jeremy Joseph Fettkether Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparing of Distance Education and Traditional Education, Chuan He Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Robotic High Precision Gaging Process, Andrew Leinen Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Green Supply Chain Management, Ravi Teja Marneni Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Six Sigma Research Project: Loss of Hydraulic Fixture Pressure, Tyler Neigum Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Adjusting Production Processes for Use in Engineering and Testing Environments, Jordan Proctor Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Outsourcing Effect on Product Quality, Hasudin Siljkovic Graduate Research Paper (Electronic Copy Not Available)
Small-Scale Enterprises Supply Chain Lean Conversion, Jianhua Xu Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Corner Case Strategy and Its Application in Medical Device Design Verification: A Case Study with Syringe Break Loose and Expulsion Force Testing, Xin Zhang Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2015
On the Prediction of the Peak Demand of Electrical Energy Use, Mahmoud Elbokl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Plaque Manufacturing Process, Rhys South Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How Does the Use of Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Volunteer Programs Impact the Image of Manufacturers?, Krista L. Wahl Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Submissions from 2013
Successful Leadership and Communication Within a Company, Ésaïe Toïngar Open Access Graduate Research Paper