WSSS THESES ON THE WEB

Both MS/MA and Ph.D. theses must be interdisciplinary and have committees with faculty members from at least two WSSS participating schools. While it is encouraged that the topic be chosen from one of the 5 WSSS research areas, other topics can be considered with consent of the thesis committee.

Below are links to web theses completed by WSSS students. These web theses present the paper in its entire linear form (unless otherwise noted) and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.

For a list of Student Research Areas click here

-- 2007 --

Integrated Watershed Management Modeling: Optimal Decision Making for Natural and Human Components (PDF)
Author: Viktoria Zoltay
Degree: MS CEE 2007
Advisor: Dr. Paul Kirshen, Dr. Rich Vogel, Dr. Kirk Westphal

-- 2006 --

Constructing Identity: The Role of the Watershed Organization in Bringing Meaning to the Watershed (PDF)
Author: Sarah L. Reich
Degree: MA UEP 2006
Advisor: Dr. Julian Agyeman

Getting with the Program: Rural Radio and Water Resource Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa (Abstract)
Author: Patrick Hall
Degree: MA UEP 2006
Advisor: Professor Rachel G. Bratt

The Potential for Wind-Powered Desalination in Water-Scarce Countries (PDF)
Author: Edward Spang
Degree: MALD Fletcher 2006
Advisor: Dr. William Moomaw

Integrated Optimization of a Dual Quality Water and Wastewater System:
A Case Study of Greater Beirut, Lebanon (PDF)
Author: Patrick Ray
Degree: PhD CEE 2009
Advisor: Dr. Paul Kirshen

Regional Siting of Fecal Sludge Treatment Facilities:
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Author: Martha Fernandes
Degree: MS CEE 2005
Advisors: Dr. Paul Kirshen and Dr. Richard Vogel