Theses by Sector
Anthology of Master's International Degree Projects and Theses
This educational archive includes master's theses and reports written by former Master's International (MI) Peace Corps Volunteers from 2000 to 2010.
You may also view the documents by School or Country
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Education
Calvert, Megan
American University
Kyrgyz RepublicParkes, Samantha
American University
Moldova -
Engineering
Ahrens, Brooke
Michigan Technologica University
Mali- A Comparison of Wash Area and Soak Pit Construction: The Changing Nature of Urban, Rural, and Peri-Urban Linkages in Sikasso, Mali
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Babcock, Matthew
Michigan Technological University
Panama- The Effects of Traditional Cooking Technologies and Small Control Interventions on Indoor Air Quality in Cayo loma, Panama
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Braithwaite, Brandon
Michigan Technological University
Panama- Training Water Committees in Bocas del Toro, Panama: A Case Study of Peace Corps Volunteers' Initiative to Improve Rural Water System Management
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Castro, Olga
Michigan Technological University
BéninChow, Jack
Michigan Technological University
Vanuatu- Assessment of Solar Home Systems (SHS) for Isolated Rural Communities in Vanuatu Using Project Lifecycle/Sustainability Framework
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Dumpert, James
Michigan Technological University
GhanaEmerson, Brock
Michigan Technological University
MauritaniaFehrman, Christopher
Michigan Technological University
GhanaFry, Lauren
Michigan Technological University
Cameroon- Spring Improvement as a Tool for Prevention of Water-Related Illness in Four Villages of the Center Province of Cameroon
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Good, Stephen
Michigan Technological University
Dominican Republic- Development of a Decision Support System for Sustainable Implementation of Rural Gravity Flow Water Systems
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Hurtado, Daniel
Michigan Technological University
PanamaKennedy, Paul
Michigan Technological University
Kenya- An Analysis of the Relationship Between Water Accessibilty, Use and Health in Muthara, Kenya
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Liermann, Theresa (Teri)
Michigan Technological University
Fiji- Fiji Islands' Naboro Landfill Leachate Quality Analysis and the Applicability of Developed Versus Small Island Developing State Discharge Standards
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Lothe, Kraig
Michigan Technological University
Honduras- An Analysis of Constructability Strategies in Project Delivery: Making Infrastructure Construction Sustainable in Copán Ruinas, Honduras
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Maycumber, Ian
Colorado State University
The Philippines- Strategies for Implementing Biosand Water Filter Projects Case Studies from the Philippines
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McConville, Jennifer
Michigan Technological University
Mali- "Applying Life Cycle Thinking to International Water and Sanitation Development Projects: An Assessment Tool for Project Managers in Sustainable Development Work"
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Mehl, Jessica
Michigan Technological University
Panama- Pathogen Destruction and Aerobic Decomposition in Composting Latrines: A Study from Rural Panama
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Niskanen, Matthew
Michigan Technological University
Dominican Republic- The Design, Construction, and Maintenance of a Gravity-Fed Water System in the Dominican Republic
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Ocwieja, Sarah
Michigan Technological University
UgandaOwens, Emily
Michigan Technological University
Federated States of Micronesia- Material Flow Analysis for Kayangel State, Republic of Palau: Solid Waste Management on a Small Pacific Island
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Reents, Nathan
Michigan Technological University
HondurasSchweitzer, Ryan
Michigan Technological University
Dominican Republic- Community-Managed Rural Water Supply Systems in the Dominican Republic: Assessment of Sustainability of Systems Built by the National Institute of Potable Water and Peace Corps, Dominican Republic
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Shaw, Ryan
Michigan Technological University
MaliShonsey, Cara
Michigan Technological University
Mali- Quantifying Available Water at the Village Level: A Case Study of Horongo, Mali, West Africa
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Simpson, John
Michigan Technological University
Honduras- Technical Capacity Building of Existing Gravity-Fed Rural Drinking Water Systems in Honduras
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Snauffer, Andrew
Michigan Technological University
Jamaica- Development of a Decision Support Tool for On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems in Jamaican Communities
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Stanforth, Kelly
Michigan Technological University
Jamaica- A Sanitation Plan for a Fishing Village in Jamaica that Incorporates Evapotranspiration Bed Technology
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Stewart, Ed
Michigan Technological University
Jamaica- Evaluation of Septic Tank and Subsurface Flow Wetland for Jamaican Public School Sewage Treatment
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Stone, Lyle
Michigan Technological University
Dominican Republic- Suspension Canyon and Gully Crossings for Small-Scale Community Aqueducts: A Design Guide Based on Experience and Observations from Peace Corps, Dominican Republic
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Telmo, Andrea
Michigan Technological University
MaliVaught, Chris
Michigan Technological University
Mali- Water Treatment and Supply in Kayes, Mali, West Africa: Treatment Processes, Operations, and Economics
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Vorhes, Glenn
Michigan Technological University
Dominican Republic -
Environment and Natural Resources
Blankenbicker, R. Adam
Michigan Technological University
GuatemalaCleary, Katherine
Colorado State University
Guatemala- Species Richness, Densities, Habitat Relationships, and Conservation of the Avian Community of the High-Altitude Forests of Totonicapán, Guatemala
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Gross, Essa
Michigan Technological University
Nicaragua- A Manual Pumping Test Method for Characterizing the Productivity of Drilled Wells Equipped with Rope Pumps
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Horvath, Amanda
University of Colorado, Denver
ParaguayKelly, Erin
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
El Salvador- An Assessment of the Potential for Developing Ecotourism in the San Francisco Menéndez Sector of El Imposible National Park, El Salvador
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Lewis, York
Michigan Technological University
El Salvador -
Forestry
Amend, Joshua
Michigan Technological University
TanzaniaButler, Patricia
Michigan Technological University
ArmeniaCanepa, Sarah
University of Montana
ParaguayClark, Paul
University of Montana
Fiji- Social Capital and Vanua: Challenges to Governance Development in a Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Cuvu Tikina, Fiji Islands
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Cohen, Matthew
Michigan Technological University
Bolivia- Utilizing Microcatchment Systems to Increase Tree Establishment Rates in the Bolivian High Plains
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Daniels, Noah
Michigan Technological University
PanamaDowns, C. Michael
Michigan Technological University
MoroccoFilius (Dunlap), Kara
Michigan Technological University
UkraineFinch, Jocelyn
University of Montana
Belize- Negotiating Influence: The Experience of Three Local NGO's in Marine Reserve Co-Management in Southern Belize
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Fox (Metcalfe), Susan
Michigan Technological University
BoliviaJones, Michael
Michigan Technological University
HondurasJudd, Matthew
Michigan Technological University
The Gambia- Introduction and Management of Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Smallholder's Farm Fields in the Baddibu Districts of The Gambia, West Africa
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Kenny, Amber
Michigan Technological University
Togo- Optimal Land Allocation of Maize, Cassava and Teak for Small Landholders in Southern Togo, West Africa
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Mejia, Gisselle
Michigan Technological University
El Salvador- Understanding Farmers' Motivations for Woodlot Management and Their Perception of Forest Management Plans in Los Planes De La Palma, El Salvador
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Olson, Garrett
University of Montana
Zambia- Forests and Farming: An Analysis of Rural Livelihood Programs for Poverty Reduction in Eastern Zambia
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Paulete, Francisca
Michigan Technological University
The Gambia- The Gambia All Schools Tree Nursery Competition: Promoting Conservation in The Gambia Through Grassroots Environmental Education
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Rahn (Thrall), Kristen
Michigan Technological University
ParaguayRhoades, Jason
Michigan Technological University
ArmeniaRosengarden, Casey
Michigan Technological University
Panama- Land Management Strategies and Fuelwood Collection in the Indigenous Ngäbe Village of Hato Horcón, La Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panamá
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Satterlee, Brian
Michigan Technological University
Cameroon -
International Studies
Chen, Aiching
Oklahoma State University
AzerbaijanFuhrmann, Sarah
SIT Graduate Institute
Guatemala -
Planning
Brink-Halloran, Brendan
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
GuatemalaVan Houweling, Emily
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mali -
Public Health/International Health
Camp, Meredith
Johns Hopkins University
Dominican Republic- An Assessment of Child Health and Herbal Home Remedies in 16 Batey Communities of Sanchez Ramirez and Monte Plata, Dominican Republic
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Reinsma, Kathryn
Loma Linda University
CameroonScholz, Kristina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Kyrgyz Republic- Ethnic Uzbek Grievances in Post-Tulip Revolution Kyrgyzstan: Issues of Political Representation and Religious Freedom
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Wong, W. Michael
Johns Hopkins University
Lesotho -
Public Policy/Affairs/Administration
Biallas, Shella
University of Washington
Belize- Protected Areas Governance in Belize: A Triple Bottom Line in Evaluation and Decision Analysis
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Cammarano, Jason
University of Washington
Ukraine
Last updated May 17 2013
