scholarly journals Sustainable Integrated Malaria Management by Villagers in Collaboration with a Transformed Classroom Using the Holistic Process: Sanambele, Mali, and Montana State University, U.S.A.

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence V. Dunkel ◽  
Keriba Coulibaly ◽  
Clifford Montagne ◽  
Kyphuong Luong ◽  
Ada Giusti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
State University ◽  
Montana State University ◽  
Holistic Process

scholarly journals Probabilistic Design of Wind Turbine Blades with Treatment of Manufacturing Defects as Uncertainty Variables in a Framework

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trey W. Riddle ◽  
Jared W. Nelson ◽  
Douglas S. Cairns
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Probabilistic Models ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
State University ◽  
Wind Turbine Blades ◽  
Manufacturing Defects ◽  
Montana State University ◽  
Blade Failure

Abstract. Given that wind turbine blades are such large structures, the use of low-cost composite manufacturing processes and materials has been necessary for the industry to be cost competitive. Since these manufacturing methods can lead to inclusion of unwanted defects, potentially reducing blade life, the Blade Reliability Collaborative tasked the Montana State University Composites Group with assessing the effects of these defects. Utilizing the results of characterization and mechanical testing studies, probabilistic models were developed to assess the reliability of a wind blade with known defects. As such, defects were found to best be assessed as design parameters in a parametric probabilistic analysis allowing for establishment of a consistent framework to validate categorization and analysis. Monte Carlo simulations were found to adequately describe the probability of failure of composite blades with included defects. By treating defects as random variables, the approaches utilized indicate the level of conservation used in blade design may be reduced when considering fatigue. In turn, safety factors may be reduced as some of the uncertainty surrounding blade failure is reduced when analysed with application specific data. Overall, the results indicate that characterization of defects and reduction of design uncertainty is possible for wind turbine blades.

scholarly journals NASA-NPS Landscape Climate Change Vulnerability Project (LCCVP) Team Meeting at AMK Ranch

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 183-184
Author(s):  
Andy Hansen ◽  
Tom Oliff
Keyword(s):  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Landscape Conservation ◽  
State University ◽  
Habitat Types ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Ecological Processes ◽  
Montana State University ◽  
University Of Montana ◽  
Landscape Conservation Cooperatives

A NASA-funded research team met May 19-22 at the AMK Ranch for a semi-annual team workshop. Participants included: Montana State University – Andy Hansen, Tony Chang, Regan Nelson, Nate Piekielek Woods Hole Research Center – Patrick Jantz, Scott Zolkos NPS Inventory & Monitoring Program – John Gross, Bill Monahan Great Northern LCC – Tom Olliff NASA Ames – Forrest Melton, Jun Xiong Guest – Steve Running (University of Montana) Chef – Jodi Stevens The goal of the project is to demonstrate the four steps of climate adaptation planning in two US Department of Interior Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs) using NASA and other data and models. Objectives are: 1. Hindcast and forecast future climate and land use scenarios. 2. Assess the vulnerability of ecological processes and key habitat types. 3. Evaluate management options. 4. Design and implement management adaptation strategies. 5. Facilitate decision support.

Invisible Community?

2018 ◽  
pp. 931-945
Author(s):  
Sheila Bonnand ◽  
Mary Anne Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
State University ◽  
Web Conferencing ◽  
Underserved Students ◽  
Montana State University ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Equitable Instruction

In this chapter, Montana State University librarians share how they have expanded efforts to reach out to and provide equitable instruction services for its online graduate students, a population often underserved. After piloting a synchronous, online instruction program using web conferencing, librarians surveyed a targeted graduate program to determine if underserved students became more efficient researchers as a result of library instruction participation via web conferencing and if they are now taking fuller advantage of library resources and services. Students and faculty surveyed were positive about the newly created connection to the MSU community. However, findings revealed that many online graduate students work in research environments lacking the breadth and depth of resources they need. Further, many lack a connection to the MSU community and do not know that their institution's library resources are available to them. This discovery means that academic libraries should strengthen activities designed to build community among online students.

Future-Focused ePortfolios at Montana State University-Northern

2011 ◽  
pp. 551-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathon J. Richter
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Electronic Portfolios ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
State University ◽  
Future Thinking ◽  
Montana State University ◽  
The Future

This chapter introduces the idea of using electronic portfolios for enhancing the future thinking of an organization’s learners. At Montana State University–Northern, faculty are using ePortfolios to elicit deep learning by encouraging students to reflect on their work in terms of what is possible, what is probable, and what is preferable in their professional lives as educators. By detailing the context that MSU-Northern’s ePortfolio system entails, this chapter may assist practitioners to glean some of the advantages of and the factors for getting students to think systematically about the future using electronic portfolios, and researchers to address relevant issues surrounding the application of future-focused ePortfolios.

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