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Computational Modeling in the Elementary Science Classroom

Dickes, Amanda Catherine (2017-01-09)

Department: Learning, Teaching and Diversity

In recent years, leading educational scholars have argued for computational thinking to be an essential focus of K12 curriculum. Although now incorporated as an essential concept for STEM education, research has shown that ...

Computational Modeling of a Cell-based Microphysiometer

Eluvathingal, Sebastian Jemmis (2005-12-05)

Department: Mechanical Engineering

A CELL-BASED MICROPHYSIOMETER SEBASTIAN J. ELUVATHINGAL Thesis under the direction of Professor Mark A. Stremler A computational model of the cell-based microphysiometer is presented in this thesis. The microphysiometer ...

Computational Modeling of Atomistic Dynamics in Semiconductors and Molecular Sensors

Warnick, Keith Hyrum (2013-12-13)

Department: Physics

Density functional theory (DFT) is a landmark development in theoretical condensed matter physics that continues to be a powerful tool for exploring the behavior and properties of matter at the atomic scale. My work has ...

Computational modeling of coupled oxygen transport and mechanical deformation in titanium structures subjected to extreme environments

Yan, Hao (2015-03-20)

Department: Civil Engineering

This dissertation presents a multiphysics model to simulate and predict the deformation and failure of metallic materials and structures subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. The particular focus has ...

Computational modeling of fluid–structure interaction in biological flying and swimming

Dai, Hu (2013-03-06)

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Insects and fish in the animal world typically possess superior efficiency in locomotion, and they are capable of maneuvering in complex environments full of unpredictable disturbances. Such locomotion modes have inspired ...

Computational modeling of unsteady aerodynamics in hummingbird flight

Song, Jialei (2016-01-20)

Department: Mechanical Engineering

The flapping wings of flyers in nature such as birds, insects, and bats have recently attracted engineers' interest because of their applications in biomimetic and highly maneuverable micro air vehicles (MAVs). As unique ...

Computational Phenotyping and Phenome-wide Association Studies: Leveraging Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to Understand Electronic Health Record Data

Teixeira, Pedro Luis, Jr. (2015-08-27)

Department: Biomedical Informatics

The aims of this project are 1) to evaluate various data sources and algorithms for identifying hypertensive individuals within the electronic health record, and 2) to develop and evaluate a novel method for identifying ...

Computational prediction of protein small molecule interfaces using ROSETTA

Kaufmann, Kristian Wallace (2011-12-16)

Department: Chemistry

Protein small molecule docking has focused on the modeling of small molecule flexibility and scoring of small molecules binding to fixed protein structures due to the inherent complexity of incorporating protein degrees ...

Computational Tools for Topological CoHochschild Homology

Bohmann, Anna Marie; Gerhardt, Teena; Hogenhaven, Amalie; Shipley, Brooke; Ziegenhagen, Stephanie (2017-06-06)

In recent work, Hess and Shipley defined a theory of topological coHochschild homology (coTHH) for coalgebras. In this paper we develop computational tools to study this new theory. In particular, we prove a Hochschild-K ...

Computer Finite Element Simulation in Mechanical Design

Russell, Ryan Christopher (2013-11-27)

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Finite element analysis employs the finite element numerical method to solve complicated engineering problems. Integrating finite element studies into the design cycle can help to shorten the design process. In this thesis, ...

Computer Simulations for Improved Atomic-Level Control and Understanding of Molecular Electronic Devices

French, William Randal (2013-04-09)

Department: Chemical Engineering

Molecular electronics (ME) is an emerging field with the potential to miniaturize electronic devices beyond what is possible with current top-down approaches. In ME, molecular sized building blocks self-assemble together ...

Computer vision syndrome on the rise?

Cramer, Barb (Vanderbilt News Service, 2005-07-05)

Computer-assisted Placement of Deep Brain Stimulators for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

Unknown author (Vanderbilt University, 2008-05-28)

(Con)testing stigma against wheelchair users in built environments

Glendening, Zachary Shaw; 0000-0001-5063-2418 (2022-03-27)

Department: Community Research & Action

Although community and environmental psychologists have examined stigma against mentally and intellectually disabled people for decades, we rarely extend this analysis to wheelchair users. In addition, we tend to overlook ...

Concentric Tube Robots: Design, Deployment, and Stability

Gilbert, Hunter Bryant (2016-07-26)

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Concentric tube robots are needle-diameter robots consisting of multiple precurved, nested, superelastic tubes. They can be made to controllably elongate and bend by grasping the tubes at their bases and applying axial ...

Concept Development through Practice: Preservice Teachers Learning to Teach Writing

Kane, Britnie Delinger (2015-06-15)

Department: Learning, Teaching and Diversity

This work contributes to an ongoing conversation about how practice-based teacher education might be designed to support preservice teachers’ professional judgment, particularly in the area of writing instruction. By ...

Concept Maps in Early Childhood Literacy Classrooms

Zhang, Ge (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014)

This paper explores the use of concept maps in early childhood literacy classroom, with particular emphasis on specific methods that teachers can apply. Concept maps--as visual organizers that can enrich students' understanding ...

Conceptual Framework to Support Clinical Trial Optimization and End-to-End Enrollment Workflow

Jain, Neha M.; Culley, Alison; Knoop, Teresa; Micheel, Christine; Osterman, Travis; Levy, Mia (JCO CLINICAL CANCER INFORMATICS, 2019-06-21)

In this work, we present a conceptual framework to support clinical trial optimization and enrollment workflows and review the current state, limitations, and future trends in this space. This framework includes knowledge ...

The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers

Vanderbilt University. Concert Choir; Vanderbilt University. Chamber Singers; Williams, David Binns; Jones, Robbie H. (Vanderbilt University. Blair School of Music, 2011-03-25)

A Concise History of the Judaica Collection

Hopkins, David C., 1952-; Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Divinity Library (The Divinity Library, The Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Vanderbilt University, 1987)