Outstanding Thesis Dissertation
2026 Awardees
Mathematics, Physical Sciences & Engineering
| 1st Place Dissertation | 2nd Place Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Noah D'Amico | Dr. Preston Abadie |
| Major Advisor: Dr. Robert Duncan |
Major Advisor: Dr. Donald Docimo |
| Department of Physics and Astronomy | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Detection and Materials Advances for Next Generation Nuclear Systems | Modeling and Management of Energy Storage Systems |
| 1st Place Thesis |
|---|
| Keely Patelski |
| Major Advisor: Dr. Robert Duncan |
| Department of Geosciences |
| Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: Examining Food Self-Sufficiency in Nepal Amidst High Rates of Migration |
Social Sciences
| 1st Place Dissertation | 2nd Place Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Aubree Herman | Dr. Joel Steffel |
| Major Advisor: Dr. Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter |
Major Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Miller |
| Department of Media and Communication | Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences |
| The Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Scale of Uncertainty in Online Dating | The Impact of Opioid Use Disorder on the Well-Being Capabilities of Texas Families |
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