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

Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Occupational Epidemiology

Occupational Ergonomics and Safety

Work Environment Policy

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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   

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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
  

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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

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Occupational Ergonomics and Safety

• Boyer, Jon: Sc.D. (2008)
  Title: Ergonomic Exposures, Socioeconomic Status, and Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Among Healthcare Workers

• 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 

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Work Environment Policy

• 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  
  

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