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The impacts of cleaner energy policies on coal-dependent Appalachia and our response options
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Through conducting an extensive literature review of current policies, interviewing Appalachian residents, and surveying the energy and employment landscapes both regionally and nationally, this thesis aims to shed light ...
Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) Applied to a U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tender Integrated Control System
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The Systems-Theoretic Accident Model (STAMP) developed by MIT's Dr. Nancy Leveson was applied in this thesis to a ship navigation control system used on U.S. Coast Guard buoy tenders. The legacy system installed on the ...
Study of scrum framework usage in non-software systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The Agile Software development methodologies have changed the way software products and services are delivered in a continuous manner. Some of these Agile Software Development methodologies have been very successful in ...
Safety and feasibility of a cloud-based architecture for multi-vehicle system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Cloud computing is widely adopted in industry sectors of finance, energy and transportation. Public cloud service providers are able to consistently deliver solutions that meet demanding needs of security, availability, ...
Miss Ü : KiKi & BoBo : a design for sharing moods in long-distance relationships
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The thesis presents "Miss Ü: KiKi & BoBo," a prototype product to help couples in a long-distance relationship stay connected in a warm, tangible way. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for us to work or study all over the globe. ...
A new project management system dynamics model and simulator
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Simulators generated from project management system dynamics models are exercised for training the future project managers. In today's' high dynamic, vibrant and complex markets, the models should incorporate more business ...
Human resource management in project portfolios : architecting an allocation process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
A review of project portfolio management (PPM) literature has shown that human resources allocation is rarely revisited beyond the initial planning cycle, and that it is often treated as a static problem. Therefore, this ...
Parametric analysis of part suitability in Additive Manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Additive Manufacturing (AM), with its bottom-up approach enables the fabrication of highly complex geometries, the combination of multiple materials to achieve specific physical properties, and the consolidation of assemblies ...
Dynamics of innovation policies and ecosystems in Japan
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Many public policies related to innovation have been implemented in Japan, especially focusing on promoting startups from universities, aiming at economic growth from technology. However, innovation ecosystem is complicated ...
Predictive analytics of active learning based education
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Learning Analytics (LA) is defined as the collection, measurement, and analysis of data related to student performance such that the feedback from the analytical insights can be used to optimize student learning and improve ...