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SUMMARY:PhD Dissertation Defense: Mr. Joe Paulson
DESCRIPTION:Theory of Z_n – Structures\nMr. Joe Paulson\nGraduate Student\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nIn this defense\, we discuss the boundaries of Type F_n groups; those being groups whose K(G\,1) complex has a finite n-skeleton. The boundaries we develop extend the notion of Z-boundaries to what we call Z_n-boundaries. This extension centers around groups no longer acting geometrically on contractible spaces\, but instead n-connected spaces. Immediately this means the major theorems of “Boundary Swapping” and “Shape Equivalence of Z-Boundaries” will need revision\, but a more subtle point to be discussed is that the category of spaces must also be generalized. \nAfter discussing the foundation work for a theory of Z_n-boundaries\, we end with an exploration how these new structures can be related to other well-known compactifications such as the one-point compactification\, end-point compactification\, and Z-compactifications. \nAdvisor:\nCraig Guilbault \nCommittee Members:\nBoris Okun\, Chris Hruska\, Jonah Gaster\, and Pamela Harris
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SUMMARY:MS Thesis Defense: Mr. Cheri Janardhanan
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Development of Function Concepts in the Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum\nMr. Cheri Janardhanan\nGraduate Student\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nThis thesis examines the evolution of function concepts within the Illustrative\nMathematics (IM) curriculum\, focusing on how these concepts are introduced\,\ndeveloped\, and assessed from Grade 8 through secondary school. By analyzing\ncurriculum materials\, instructional strategies\, and student outcomes\, this study\naims to provide insights into the effectiveness of the IM approach in fostering a\ndeep understanding of functions among high school students. \nAdvisor:\nKevin McLeod
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SUMMARY:MS Thesis Defense: Mr. Micah Hesketh
DESCRIPTION:Compartmental Ordinary Differential Equation Model of the Amyloid-beta Cascade Hypothesis in Transgenic TgF-344AD Rats\nMr. Micah Hesketh\nGraduate Student\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nAlzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disease whose etiology is poorly understood and for which current treatments provide modest control of symptoms. There are many different hypotheses which seek to explain the cause of this disease\, one of which is the Amyloid-beta cascade hypothesis. To better investigate the causes and progression of the disease\, animal models have been developed\, notably the transgenic TgF344-AD rat. We combine observations on the accumulation of amyloid-beta\, changes in neuronal density\, and a decline in cognitive performance in rats with a simple compartmental ordinary differential equation model based on the Amyloid-beta cascade hypothesis. \nAdvisor:\nPeter Hinow \nCommittee Members:\nDr. Peter Hinow\, Dr. Gabriella Pinter\, and Dr. Lijing Sun
URL:https://uwm.edu/math/event/ms-thesis-defense-mr-micah-hesketh/
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SUMMARY:MS Thesis Defense: Mr. Luis Hasenauer
DESCRIPTION:Bootstrap-Based Robustness Analysis of Parameter Optimization in Climate Models Using QuadTune\nLuis Hasenauer\nGraduate Student\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nTuning the parameters of climate models is essential for improving their performance\, but this process is often complicated by structural limitations\, overfitting\, and trade-offs between different regions or variables. In my thesis\, I combined the QuadTune optimization framework with nonparametric bootstrap resampling to analyze parameter uncertainty and identify tuning conflicts. \nAdvisor:\nVincent Larson \nCommittee Members:\nDavid Spade\, Daniel Gervini
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SUMMARY:MS Thesis Defense: Mr. Jackson Thurmond
DESCRIPTION:Generalized Linear Model approach to the Prediction of the outcome of Mixed Martial Arts Fights\nMr. Jackson Thurmond\nGraduate Student\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \nMixed martial arts is a complex combat sport that encompasses striking\, grappling and submissions. In a sport where fights can be won by finishing a fight or go to decision there is a multitude of factors that can influence the outcome of a fight. In an effort to determine which factors are statistically significant to a fight a generalized linear model approach was selected. Since mixed martial arts is a sport in which two competitors fight\, and one is declared a winner\, the result of a fight can be thought of a binary classification problem. \nAdvisor:\nDavid Spade \nCommittee Members:\nDavid Spade\, Chao Zhu\, and Lijing Sun
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