Student Research
In our academic program, student research projects are carried out as doctoral dissertations or capstone projects. Examples of recent student research (2008-2010) is presented here divided by degree program and concentration.
Cleaner Production Pollution Prevention
Doctoral Dissertations:
- Alvarez, C. Rosalia: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Sustainability of Bio-polymers: Comparative Analysis of Corn and Potato Based Bio-Polymers - Morose, Greg: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Electronics Assembly, Rework, and Reliability Evaluation Using Lead-free Soldering Materials, Halogen-free Laminate Materials, and Surface Finishes with Nanomaterials
- Tsai Su-Jung (Candace): Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Exposure Assessment for Handling and Processing Nanoparticles in University Laboratories
Capstone Projects:
- Dalton, Andrew: MS (2010)
Title: Asessment of a Chemical Inventory System as a Tool to Promote Sustainable Materials Management - Karbeyaz, Efsun: MS (2010)
- Title: How to accomplish safe and proper unwanted pharmaceutical disposal programs that are risk preventive and can be implemented by local communities
- Shea, Laura: MS (2010)
Title: Lean Manufacturing and Worker Health Outcomes - Henry Elizabeth: MS (2008)
Title: Sustainable Lodging in Schuyler County - McPartlen Jack: MS (2008)
Title: Development and Implementation of Zero Waste Initiatives for the Eurest managed dining Center at Raytheon Marlborough
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Doctoral Dissertations:
- Terrell Philip: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Want Sustainable Development? Assess Impacts First - Bello Anila: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Assessment of Exposures to Cleaning Product Ingredients Used in Common Cleaning Tasks - Marshall, Jason: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Cleanersolutions: A Tool for Toxics use Reduction through Solvent Substitution in Surface Cleaning Applications
Capstone Projects:
- Brouillette Natalie: MS (2010)
Title: Hospital-acquired infections: Clipboards and pens as vectors for cross contamination
- Carroll, Stephanie B.: MS (2010)
Title: An Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic Assessment of the Wire Welding Process in Shipbuilding
- McShane, Jessica: MS (2010)
Title: The Effectiveness & Safe Use of UVC Germicidal Technology in Healthcare Settings
- Williams Cary R.: MS (2010)
Title: A Permit Required Confined Space Guide; for Use in a General Industry Setting
- Giordani, James: MS (2009)
Title: Evaluation of Bet Management Practices Aimed at Reducing Potential Occupational Exposures in Pharmaceutical Development and Formulation
- Harari, Homero: MS (2009)
Title: Social and Environmental Certification Schemes and Working Conditions in Ecuadorian Flowerculture: A pilot study
- Martin, John: MS (2009)
Title: Ultrafine Particle Emissions From Office Equipment
- Nadeau, Rebecca: MS (2009)
Title: OEH/IH Contractors Compliance with Microbial Remediation Guidelines
- Smith, Scott: MS (2009)
Title: Evaluation of Cathode & Anode Slurry Production at a Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Line
- Collins, William: MS (2008)
Title: Assessment of Wood Floor Finish Durability and Its Effect on Worker Safety and Health
- Decktor Joshua: MS (2008)
Title: Incorporating Adult Learning Modalities into General Laboratory Safety Training
- Kaser , (LT) John W: MS (2008)
Title: Hazard Assessment of the USCG Industrial Support Detachment South Portland Blast Bay
Occupational Epidemiology
Doctoral Dissertations:
- Liu, Chunfu.: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Spatial Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Adverse Birth Outcomes - Kim, Hyun: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Sharp Injury Surveillance in Home Healthcare - Marucci-Wellman Helen: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Development of a Public Health Model for Reporting of Work-Related Injuries from an Active Surveillance Study of Xuan Tien Commune, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam - Prihartono Nurhayati: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Occupational Exposures and Risk of Aplastic Anemia in Thailand - Schneider Gary A.: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: The Effect of MSHA Inspections and Regulation Enforcement on Unplanned Roof Fall Events in Unverground Coal Mining - Sembajwe Grace: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Comparison of Exposure Assessment Methods in Occupational Epidemiology - Sordillo, Joanne: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Microbial Exposures and Childhood Asthma
Capstone Projects:
- Bauer, Ann: MS (2010)
Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging For Work-Related Acute Low Back Pain
Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
Doctoral Dissertations:
- Boyer, Jon: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: Ergonomic Exposures, Socioeconomic Status, and Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Among Healthcare Workers
Capstone Projects:
- Campana, Anthony: MS (2010)
Title: Asessing Effectiveness and Designing an Evaluation Framework: Management of Change and Prestart Safety Review Processes - Marin, Luz: MS (2010)
Title: Designing a Cultural and Leadership Training for Residential Construction Supervisors - Streeto, Mary: MS (2009)
Title: The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Disorders and Environmental Risk Factors and Driving a Bus in an Urban Area - Jing, Xiaolu: MS (2008)
Title: The Air Stretcher: Is it a Good Alternative for the Knee Kicker? - Richardson, Kendra: MS (2008)
Title: Injury Rates Before & After the Implementation of a No-Lift Program In a Series of Nursing Homes
- Schugardt, Brad: MS (2008)
Title: Exposure Assessment of Knee-Straining Work in Piledriverse and Floor Layers
Work Environment Policy
Doctoral Dissertations:
- West, Cheryl: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Clean and Just Production: Sustainable Coffee Processing
- Burgos-Hernandez, Mabeth: Sc.D. (2009)
Title: Mercury Elimination in Public Hospitals of Sonora, Mexico
- Chun, HeeKyoung: ScD (2008)
Title: Job Insecurity and Worker's Compensation Filing
- Reddy Susheetha: Sc.D. (2008)
Title: A Review of Recent Ontorio Occupational Health Initiatives: (A) A Program Failure: The General Exposure Matrix for Workman's Compensation in the Construction Industry; (B) An Alternative Exposure Model for Dermatitis in Machine Shops; (C) Success at the C
Capstone Projects:
- Coffey, David: MS (2010)
Title: Evaluation of Just-In-Time Training Methods As A Training Modality For Emergency Response Workers and Skilled Support Personal
- Blais, Lara: MS (2009)
Title: Health and Wellness Research in the Nursing Center Industry: A Preliminary Analysis of a Participatory Intervention
- Hurdle, Abraham: MS (2008)
Title: Safety and Health Evaluation on a Small Restaurant - Siladi, Raina: MS (2008)
Title:Occupational Exposures in Hair Salons: An Analysis of Dermal, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal and Psychosocial Hazards and Health Effects