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Graduate Students

 

Current Graduate Students (Fall 2006)
Name
CLAS Office
Phone
E-mail
Program
Megan Blaskovich
419
486-6976
megan.blaskovich@uconn.edu
M.A.
Graham Boardman
426
486-6967
graham.boardman@uconn.edu
M.A.
Dean Chauvin
419
486-6976
dean.chauvin_jr@uconn.edu
M.A.
Brandon Cramer
418
486-6975
brandon.cramer@uconn.edu
M.A.
Stephanie Derrick
418
486-6975
stephanie.derrick@uconn.edu
M.A.
Thomas Fischetti
418
486-6975
thomas.fischetti@uconn.edu
M.A.
Benjamin Franek
415
486-0170
benjamin.franek@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Peter Hayward
417
486-3697
peter.hayward@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Patrick Heidkamp
416
486-6974
christian.heidkamp@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Kenneth Hom
419
486-6976
kenneth.hom@uconn.edu
M.A.
Andrew Huddy
415
486-0170
andrew.huddy@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Nicholas McNamara
418
486-6975
nicholas.mcnamara@uconn.edu
M.A.
Akihiko Michimi
417
486-3697
akihiko.michimi@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Jason Miller
419
486-6976
jason.miller@uconn.edu
M.A.
Jared Nuss
419
486-6976
jared.nuss@uconn.edu
M.A.
Melanie Rapino
417
486-3697
melanie.rapino@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Benjamin Spaulding
416
486-6974
benjamin.spaulding@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Karen Speirs
417
486-3697
karen.hanson@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Jeanne Thibeault
426
486-6967
jeanne.thibeault@uconn.edu
Ph.D.
Natalie Vibert
418
486-6975
natalie.vibert@uconn.edu
M.A.
Paul Woodworth
419
486-6976
paul.woodworth@uconn.edu
M.A.

 

Doctoral Dissertations and Masters Theses
2006

F. Tyler Huffman, (Ph.D.) Assessing the Impact of Uncertainties and Errors on Multi-Criteria Evaluation Procedures when using Remote Sensing Derived Land Cover Input Data , 2006. Advisor: R. Cromley.

Grant G. Gritzmacher, (M.A.) A Comparison of Four Methods of Estimating Bed Shear Stress Using Three-Dimensional Velocity Data From Natural Meandering Channels With and Without Large Woody Debris, 2006. Advisor: M. Daniels

Jones, Bryan, (M.A.) Estimating Age-Specific Inter-Regional Migration Using Infant Migration Propensity: The Case of Iceland , 2006. Advisor: W. Berentsen.

Heather A. Pierce, (M.A.) A Planform Analysis of Channel Change on the Housatonic River in Southwestern Massachusetts , 2006. Advisor: M. Daniels.

Benjamin Spaulding, (M.A.) Integrating the Maximum Capture Location Problem Into a GIS Framework, 2006. Advisor: R. Cromley.

Elizabeth A. Spencer, (M.A.) Riffle Microhabitats: Linking Geomorphology to Aquatic Macoinvertibrate Community Compositions within Riffle Systems, 2006. Advisor: M. Daniels.

2005

Tatiana Serebriakova, (Ph.D.) Mapping Radiation from External and Internal Sources in Belarus from the Chernobyl Disaster: Implications for Epidemiological Analysis, 2005. Advisor: E. Cromley.

Gregory Cutrera, (M.A.) Analyzing the Accessibility of Grocery Stores to Low-Income Neighborhoods, 2005. Advisor: R. Cromley.

Mara Kaminowitz, (M.A.) A Geographic Information System for Assessing Physical and Environmental Risks to Historic Sites in Northeastern Connecticut , 2005. Advisor: E. Cromley.

Sarah Marchant, (M.A.) The Shifting Landscape of Concentrated Metropolitan Poverty 1980-2000, 2005, Advisor: T. Cooke.

Megan McCusker, (M.A.) The Geomorphic Effects of Low-Head Dams upon the Sediment Regime of Connecticut Fluvial Systems, 2005. Advisor: M. Daniels.

Cathyann Yellen, (M.A.) Examining the ‘Brain Drain': A Temporal and Spatial Pattern Analysis of the Emigration of University of Connecticut Graduates From the State of Connecticut , 2005. Advisor: Vias.

2004

David Merwin, (Ph.D.) A Neural Network Approach to Solving Areal Interpolation Problems, 2004. Advisor: R Cromley.

Edmund Zolnik, (Ph.D.) A Multilevel Model of U.S. Internal Migration, 2004. Advisor: Hanink.

Daniel Grossman, (M.A.) Relieving Congestion Along the I-95 Corridor Through Entrance Ramp Closures: A Shortest Path Approach, 2004. Advisor: R Cromley.

David Humphreys, (M.A.) Siting of Wireless Network Antennae: A Location Set-Covering Approach Using Three Dimensional Viewshed Analyses, 2004. Advisor: R. Cromley.

Martin Smith (M.A.) A Comparison of Quantitative Methods Used to Measure Coastal Change Using GIS, 2004. Advisor: R. Cromley.

2003

Kristopher White, (Ph.D.) Regional Economic Change in the Northern Forest: An Empirical Examination, 2003. Advisor: Hanink.

Kevin Fleming , (M.A.) The Regulation of Public Space in Hartford Connecticut: The Criminalization of the Homeless, 2003. Advisor: Berentsen.

John Hangen, (M.A.) Fallout: The Aftermath of a Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on a Rural Municipality, 2003. Advisor: Berentsen.

C. Patrick Heidkamp, (M.A.) Waterfront Revitalization, Gentrification and Capital on the Waterfront – An Analysis of Waterfront Revitalization in Two Small Port Cities: Portsmouth, NH and Newport, RI , 2003. Advisor: Berentsen.

Chinekwu Obidoa, (M.A.) Geographical Analysis of HIV/AIDS Infection in Nigeria, 2003. Advisor: R Cromley.

Stephen Scobie, (M.A.) Geographic Contingency and Commuting Time, 2003. Advisor: Cooke.

2002

Julie Annino, (Ph.D.) Travel Behavior and Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2002. Advisor: R Cromley.

Amie Tillmann, (M.A.) Screams from the Quiet Corner? A Regression Analysis of Crime in Windham County, Connecticut, 2002. Advisor: Cooke.

2001

April Forsman, (M.A.) An Assessment of Satisfaction Among Residents of New Urbanist Communities, 2001. Advisor: Cooke.

Xiaojing Wei, (M.A.) Analyzing the Relationship Between Motor Vehicle Crash Locations, Ambulance Dispatch Sites and Emergency Room Locations Using Data on Motor Vehicle Crash Occurring on State or Local Roads in Northeastern Connecticut, 2001. Advisor: E Cromley.

2000

Stephen Baker, (M.A.) Geographic Dimensions of Poverty and Affluence within the Bridgeport-Milford PMSA, 2000. Advisor: Halvorson.

Paul Fernald, (M.A.) New Gold Mountain: Contrasts in Chinese Migration and Settlement Patterns in Australia, 2000. Advisor: Li.

F. Tyler Huffman, (M.A.) Automated Label Point Annotation as a Location Set Covering Problem, 2000. Advisor: R Cromley.

David Merwin, (M.A.) Applying Artificial Neural Networks for Spatial Interpolation of Digital Elevation Models, 2000. Advisor: R Cromley.

Adam Winters, (M.A.) Analyzing Coverage Areas for Emergency Medical Services in the North Central Connecticut Region, 2000. Advisor: E Cromley.

Edmund Zolnik, (M.A.) Urban Social Indicators: Canada and the USA, 2000. Advisor: Cooke.

1999

Stewart Crone, (M.A.) An Analysis of Redistricting Connecticut Congressional Districts Following the 2000 Census, 1999. Advisor: R Cromley.

Kevin Nolan, (M.A.) Facility Location in a Competitive Environment, 1999. Advisor: R Cromley.

Brian Pope, (M.A.) Creating a Campus Accessibility Map for the Disabled, 1999. Advisor: E Cromley.

1998

Stephen Martin, (M.A.) The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem and Its Effect on Environmental Equity Studies, 1998. Advisor: Hanink.

Paul Samara, (M.A.) Urban Change Detection Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Data During Different Real Estate Market Cycles in Connecticut, 1998. Advisor: R Cromley.

Christine Seidel, (M.A.) A Watershed Analysis Method to Predict Base Flow Water Quality Using GIS and Landscape Spatial Pattern Analysis: Tolland County , Connecticut - Winter Season, 1998. Advisor: Andrle.

Matthew Stutts, (M.A.) Evaluating the Spatial Demands for U.S. National Battleground Parks, 1998. Advisor: Hanink.

1997

Stacey Barron, (M.A.) Journey-to-work Patterns Among University of Connecticut Employees: An Empirical Examination of Commuting Distances and Times Using Survey Methodology, 1997.Advisor: Halvorson.

Jeffrey Crocker, (M.A.) Regional Accessibility Between the European Union and East-Central Europe: An Analysis and Application of the Market Potential and Aggregate Travel Models, 1997. Advisor: Berentsen.

William Kida, (M.A.) Using Delphi to Couple an External Linear Programming Model to ArcView, 1997. Advisor: R Cromley.

Alexander Mavrides, (M.A.) Siting a Municipal Composting Facility in Mansfield, Connecticut and Developing and Efficient Yard Waste Collection Routing Scheme Using Geographic Information Systems, 1997. Advisor: R Cromley.

Jennifer Roberts (M.A.) An Analysis of Availability and Accessibility of Mammography Facilities in Connecticut Using a Singly Constrained Spatial Interaction Model, 1997. Advisor: E Cromley.

1996

Richard Mrozinski, (M.A.) A Methodology for the Spatial Interpolation of Area Units, 1996. Advisor: R Cromley.

Thomas Mueller, (M.A.) Spatial Variation of Mortgage Lending in the Capitol Planning Region, 1996. Advisor: Halvorson.

Kristine Noviello, (M.A.) A Comparison of the Air Passenger Industry and the Air Cargo Industry with Respect to Hub Locations, 1996. Advisor: E Cromley.

Michael Olkin, (M.A.) Assessment of Geographical Skills Acquired by Gifted Middle School Students Using GIS in a Constructive Learning Environment, 1996. Advisor: Meyer.

Gerald Palmer, (M.A.) A Market Area Analysis of Corporate and Franchise Networks in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry, 1996. Advisor: R Cromley.

Kristopher White, (M.A.) Atlantic Salmon Restoration: A Geographic Analysis, 1996. Advisor: Hanink.

1995

Christina Cullen, (M.A.) Public Housing Concentration: Assessment of a New Policy to Change This Pattern, 1995. Advisor: Halvorson.

Elizabeth Frederic, (M.A.) Barn Preservation in Maine, 1995. Advisor: Allen.

Michael Jurmu, (M.A.) Morphology of a Wetland Stream, 1995. Advisor: Andrle.

Thomas Kolbe, (M.A.) Circum-Pacific Trade and APEC: An Empirical Analysis, 1995. Advisor: Hanink.

Ronald Trotta, (M.A.) Religious Participation and Demographic Change: A Study of the Unchurched in America, 1995. Advisor: Halvorson.

1994

Jane Evancie, (M.A.) A Methodology for Determining Regional High Technology Agglomeration Potential, 1994. Advisor: R Cromley.

Kevin Joy, (M.A.) Estimating Child Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Transmission Lines in Hartford County, Connecticut, 1994. Advisor: E Cromley.

Jacqueline MacInnis, (M.A.) Spatial Patterns and Determining Factors in the Adoption of Curbside versus Drop-off Recycling, 1994. Advisor: Allen.

Scott November, (M.A.) Multi-objective Analysis of School District Regionalization Alternatives in Connecticut, 1994. Advisor: E Cromley.

Jeffrey Sanders, (M.A.) An Economic Assessment of the Trade and Investment Patterns of U.S. and Mexico with Implications for the North American Free Trade Agreement, 1994. Advisor: Hanink.

1993

Paul Davis, (M.A.) Historical Geography of Land Preservation in the Joshua's Tract Area of Connecticut, 1993. Advisor: Allen.

Russell Gaulin, (M.A.) Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis of Land Use Sustainability in Hill Forests of Southeast Asia 's Golden Triangle Region, 1993. Advisor: Allen.

Ted Milligan, (M.A.) Changing Spatial Patterns of Urban Poverty, 1993. Advisor: E Cromley.

Stephen Pritchard, (M.A.) A Method for Highway Corridor Selection using Network Modelling, 1993. Advisor: R Cromley.

Tracy Smith, (M.A.) Institutional Responses to Demographic Change: A Case Study of Religious Denominations in America, 1993. Advisor: Halvorson.

1992

Valerie Kier, (M.A.) The Economic Impacts of Ukrainian Independence as Evaluated by Input-Output Analysis and Trade Theory, 1992. Advisor: Berentsen.

Paul O'Packi, (M.A.) A Spatial Decision Support System for Managing a Home-delivered Meals Service, 1992. Advisor: E Cromley.

Danny Stewart, (M.A.) Income as a Measure of Social and Economic Patters Within Various Regional Configurations, 1992. Advisor: Halvorson.