The Department of Aeronautics, Graduate Studies is responsible for eight master's degree programs in Aeronautics, Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability, Aviation Cybersecurity, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety Management, Space Operations and Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems.
The department’s faculty members and adjunct professors combine decades of University teaching experience, provide invaluable insight into today’s most relevant and pressing aviation and aerospace issues and have published widely and internationally in conferences and journals as well as commercial work and research.
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Submissions from 2024
The Effects of Social Media on Investment Decisions within an Online Community, Hector Vasquez and David Cross
Submissions from 2023
A Musician’s Livelihood: Bringing Together Educators and Leaders to Examine Perceived Barriers to Profitability Through Musicians’ Lens, Wyvonne M. Hawkins and David Cross
Cognitive Processing Disruptions Affecting Flight Deck Performance: Implications for Cognitive Resilience, Sam J. Holley and Mark D. Miller
Strategies for Engagement of Non-Traditional Students in Engineering-Related Courses, Kimberly T. Luthi Dr., David Harvie, Keith Wilson, and Monica Surrency
Integrating Virtual Reality into the Asynchronous Learning Environment, Cheri Marcham, Dave D.C. Delcastillo, David Thirtyacre, and Brian Sanders
Factors Influencing Users’ Attitudes Towards Using Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Non Medical Uses: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Yichin Wu and Leila Halawi
Submissions from 2022
Resilience Attributes of Certificated Flight Instructors, David Cross and Kristine Kiernan
2022 Champion: Halawi, Leila, Leila Halawi
Effects of Cognitive Loading on Pilots and Air Traffic Controller Performance: Implications for Neural Dynamics and Cognitive Flow, Sam J. Holley and Mark D. Miller
Remote Elementary Education (Part 2): Grade-Level Comparative Analysis With Control, Stefan Kleinke and David Cross
Submissions from 2021
Remote elementary education: A comparative analysis of learner Development (PART1), Stefan Kleinke and David Cross
Viability and Application of Mounting Personal PID VOC Sensors to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Cheri Marcham
White Paper on Engineering Controls for Bioaerosols in Non-Industrial/ Non-Healthcare Settings, Cheri L. Marcham and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Evaluation of Potential Exposure Risks from 3D Printing Operations Using NIOSH EVADE Software, Cheri Marcham and Rustin Reed
Submissions from 2020
Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective, Tonia Canada and Leila Halawi
The Relationship between Privacy Notice Formats and Consumer Disclosure Decisions: A Quantitative Study, Alexys Mercedes Carlton and David Cross
Airport Operations Delays and Possible Mitigation Through Electric Taxi Systems: A Qualitative Case Study, David Cross, Kristy Kiernan, and Mark Scharf PhD
Developing a Taxonomy for Success in Commercial Pilot Behaviors, Kristine Kiernan, David S. Cross, and Mark Scharf Ph.D.
Application of Mounting Personal PID VOC Sensors to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Aid First Responders, Cheri Marcham
Environmental Advantages in Additive Manufacturing, Analise Walter and Cheryl Marcham
The Most Challenging Part? Selecting a Dissertation Topic for Aviation Research, Scott R. Winter and David S. Cross
Submissions from 2019
Traditional vs Gesture Based UAV Control, Sam J. Holley, Brian Sanders, Dennis Vincenzi, and Yuzhong Shen
Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheryl Marcham
Value of Certification: The Occupational Safety and Health Professional, Cheryl Marcham
Submissions from 2018
UAS Pilots Code – Annotated Version 1.0, Michael S. Baum, Kristine Kiernan, Donald W. Steinman, and Ryan J. Wallace Ed.D.
Exposure Implications of Electronic Cigarette Surface Contamination, Cheri Marcham and Evan Floyd
Developing Certification Exam Questions: More Deliberate Than You May Think, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham, Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, Susan Gould, and Joel T. Nader
Propeller Design Requirements for Quadcopters Utilizing Variable Pitch Propellers, Ian R. McAndrew, Elena Navarro, and Ken Witcher
An Analysis of Cabin Ozone Regulations, Taylor L. Pottinger and Cheryl L. Marcham
Submissions from 2017
HazCom 2012 Implementation, Cheri Marcham
OSH Certifications: Behind the Exams, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham, Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, and Nicola J. Wright
Twin-Wing Design Options Used for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Achieve High Altitudes at Low Speeds, Ian R. McAndrew, Elena Vishnevskaya, and Andrew Carruthers
Multi-Choice Questions and Their Problems When Used for Assessment of Aircraft Engineers Education, Ian R. McAndrew, Ken L. Witcher, Elena Navarro, and Peter Foreman
Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array, Kenneth Witcher, Ian McAndrew, and Elena Vishnevskaya
Quality Function Deployment and Proactive Quality Techniques Applied to University Lectures to Improve Student Feedback, Kenneth Witcher, Elena Navarro, Beverly Wood, and Ian McAndrew
Submissions from 2016
Cognitive Loading, Affect Regulation and Aerodynamic Considerations in Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Systems Refueling Operations, Sam Holley and Ian R. McAndrew
AIHA White Paper: Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheri Marcham
AIHA White Paper Findings: Emissions, Exposures and Health Risks, Cheri Marcham
Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheri Marcham
HazCom 2012, Cheri Marcham
Lift & Drag Reductions on Iced Wings During Take Off and Landing with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Ian R. McAndrew
Maintenance Implications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Remote Locations, Ian R. McAndrew, Mark Kaintz, and Andrew Carruthers
Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation, I. McAndrew, K. Witcher, and E. Navarro
A Review of Studies of Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in New Homes and Impacts of Environmental Factors on Formaldehyde Emission Rates From Composite Wood Products, Francis (Bud) Offermann and Cheri Marcham
Wide-Scale Small Unmanned Aircraft System Access to the National Airspace System, John Robbins, Brent Terwilliger, David Ison, and Dennis Vincenzi
Submissions from 2015
Formaldehyde: Is It a Problem in My Home?, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham
Body of Knowledge: Field Use of Direct-Reading Instruments for Detection of Gases and Vapors, Cheryl L. Marcham and et al.
UAS Capabilities and Performance Modeling for Application Analysis, Brent Terwilliger, Dennis Vincenzi, David Ison, Rene Herron, and Todd Smith
Influencing Factors for Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Support of Aviation Accident and Emergency Response, Brent Terwilliger, Dennis Vincenzi, David Ison, Kenneth Witcher, David Thirtyacre, and Adeel Khalid
Submissions from 2014
Does the Online Environment Promote Plagiarism? A Comparative Study of Dissertations from Brick-and-Mortar versus Online Institutions, David C. Ison
White Paper: Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheryl L. Marcham and et al.
Low Speed Re-Fuelling of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using the Drogue System, Ian R. McAndrew and Elena Navarro
Crew Resource Management and Its Possible Role in Nursing Risk Management, I. R. McAndrew and G. P. Wise
The Strategic Assessment Model (STRATAM): Studying and Preventing Strategic Failure, Hans-Joachim Klaus Ruff-Stahl
Crew Resource Management Application in Commercial Aviation, Frank Wagener and David C. Ison
Submissions from 2013
White Paper on PCBs in the Built Environment, Andre Barton Ashley Jr., Cheryl Marcham, and et al.
Pilots for Space Tourism, Robert A. Goehlich, Jay K. Anderson, Nathan N. Harrold, Joseph A. Bemis, Mike T. Nettleingham, Joshua M. Cobin, Bradley R. Zimmerman, Ben L. Avni, Michael D. Gonyea, and Nicholas Y. Ilchena
Fighters Pilot Helmet Design for 5th Generation Aircraft, Ian R. McAndrew, Katherine A. Moran, and Andrew Little
Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles, Ian R. McAndrew and Kenneth Witcher
Submissions from 2012
Effects of Visual Interaction Methods on Simulated Unmanned Aircraft Operator Situational Awareness, Brent A. Terwilliger
Submissions from 2011
Higher Education Professional Pilot Faculty Qualifications: Are the Stakes Rising?, David C. Ison
An Analysis of Statistical Power in Aviation Research, David Carl Ison
Submissions from 2010
Instrument Pilot Course Syllabi: A Content Analysis, David Carl Ison
Why Teach Aviation? A Snapshot of the Motivations and Influences Associated with the Careers of Professional Pilot Program Faculty, David Carl Ison
Submissions from 2009
Have We Made Progress? Trends in Minority Participation in Postsecondary Aviation Education, David C. Ison
Pathways to the Aviation Professoriate: An Investigation into the Attributes and Backgrounds of Professional Pilot Education Faculty, David Carl Ison
Submissions from 2008
The Status of Women Faculty in Four-Year Aviation Higher Education Programs, David C. Ison
