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Theses from 2022
Comparison of Bio-mass to Bio-oil Reactor Systems: Direct Conversion vs. Companion Coal Gasification, Luci Evans
Production of gel-capsule pharmaceutical with improved bioavailability, Nazneen Kolah
Evaluation of the Economic Repurpose of Grit and Cake Waste in a Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Plant, Matthew Reeves
Investigation on the Effect of Binders on the Performance of Si-based Anodes of Lithium-ion Batteries, Christopher Rohen
Theses from 2021
Fiber Web Rewetting Modeling via Lattice-Boltzmann Method, Andrew McCabe
Alternative Suppliers of Radio Frequency (RF) Ovens for Crackers, Company Sponsor: Kellogg, Kaetlynne Teunessen
Investigating RF Oven Use in Kellogg's, Eliza VanZweden
Theses from 2020
Paper Recycling Fiber Recapture, Abigail Cortright
Development of a Flexible Printed Paper-Based Battery, JustOne Crosby
Pringles Chip Cooling, Austin Dosh
Comparison of Pretreatment Methods for Cellulosic Ethanol, Michael Eaton
Steam Valve Thermo-Performance Analysis, Benjamin Evans
Production of a Life-Saving Pharmaceutical, Lindsay Gubow
Understanding Individual Color Perceptions within Print and Digital Media, Morgan Haskins
Bio-mass to Bio-oil: Direct Conversion vs Companion Coal Gasification, Gabriel Hayes
Paper Recycling Fiber Recapture, William Hettel
Manufacturing Facility for a Biopharmaceutical: Monoclonal Antibody, Allison Lemons
Paper Recycling Fiber Recapture, Erin Riley
Manufacturing Granola Additives for Ready to Eat Cereal, Trey Schmitz
Comparison of Pretreatment Methods for the Production of Ethanol, Emily Schulte
Steam Valve Thermo-Performance Analysis, Turner Slaughter
Extraction of Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere, Alison Soares
Theses from 2019
Increasing Coated Recycle Board Print Quality, Brennan Augst
Replacement of a Liquid Filling System for Corrosive Materials, William Breining
Syrup Process Optimization, Anelis Susana Chiluisa Calvache
Modernization of API Production at Pfizer, Zachary Marentette
Separation and Disposal of Waste Rejects from Old Corrugated Cardboard, Bailey Papes
Theses from 2018
Distillation Optimization in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Clayton Carter
Optimizing Frosted Mini-Wheats' Finished Food Cooling Process, Jessica Graves
Natural Polymer Barrier Coatings for Oil and Grease Resistance, Andrew Kathan
Optimization of Toaster Pastry Icing Preparation and Application, Rebecca Martus
Optimizing Water Usage in a Cooling System, Alexander Maurer
Distillation Optimization in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Daniel VanZweden
An investigation of the efficacy of corn cob hemicellulose as a gas barrier and dry strength agent on previously uncoated linerboard, Zachary Witherspoon
Theses from 2017
Energy Modeling of Production Line to Produce Baked Snack, Ibrahim Alnaghmoush
Statistical Analysis of Paper Machine Productivity, Lance McCauley
New Work Center Optimization, Clarissa Stanton
Theses from 2016
Extended Gamut Printing in Flexographic Packaging and the Impact of Brand Management, Andrew Bogan
The Comparison of Effectiveness between Print Media & Electronic Media in terms of Promotion and Recruitment, Katherine Dayton
Modeling Product Cooling for Baked and Snack Crackers, Jenna Hagenloch
Desolventizer Toaster Design Evaluation for Maintenance Reliability, Stephanie Kilbourn
Theses from 2015
Paper Mill Water Streams, Abigail Cameron
The Effects of Colorimetry and Spectroscopy Using the ISO M0, M1 and M2 Modes, Kaylee Flannery
Substantiate Percent Yield Within Aerosol Personal Care Plant, Gregory Maxwell
Theses from 2014
USG Otsego Paper Lighting Audit, Fernanda Pereira
Continuous Carotenoid Reaction, Diane Simmons
Energy Efficient Lighting Analysis, Jin Yu Woo
Theses from 2012
Identification of a Furnish and Properties of aLayflat Poly-Extrusion Base Paper, Elizabeth Bishop
Improving Rapid Prototyping Through the Installment of 3D Printers in Automotive Companies, Kelly McCarthy
Replacement Options For the AP1-LEW System, Tiffany M. Sherburn