The Department of Applied Aerospace Science is responsible for five master's degree programs in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability, Aviation Cybersecurity, Aviation Maintenance, Space Operations and Space Systems, as well as associate and bachelor's degrees in Aviation Maintenance.

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

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The Effects of Social Media on Investment Decisions within an Online Community, Hector Vasquez and David Cross

Submissions from 2023

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A Musician’s Livelihood: Bringing Together Educators and Leaders to Examine Perceived Barriers to Profitability Through Musicians’ Lens, Wyvonne M. Hawkins and David Cross

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Cognitive Processing Disruptions Affecting Flight Deck Performance: Implications for Cognitive Resilience, Sam J. Holley and Mark D. Miller

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Strategies for Engagement of Non-Traditional Students in Engineering-Related Courses, Kimberly T. Luthi Dr., David Harvie, Keith Wilson, and Monica Surrency

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Integrating Virtual Reality into the Asynchronous Learning Environment, Cheri Marcham, Dave D.C. Delcastillo, David Thirtyacre, and Brian Sanders

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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

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Resilience Attributes of Certificated Flight Instructors, David Cross and Kristine Kiernan

2022 Champion: Halawi, Leila, Leila Halawi

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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

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Remote Elementary Education (Part 2): Grade-Level Comparative Analysis With Control, Stefan Kleinke and David Cross

Submissions from 2021

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Remote elementary education: A comparative analysis of learner Development (PART1), Stefan Kleinke and David Cross

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Viability and Application of Mounting Personal PID VOC Sensors to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Cheri Marcham

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White Paper on Engineering Controls for Bioaerosols in Non-Industrial/ Non-Healthcare Settings, Cheri L. Marcham and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

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Evaluation of Potential Exposure Risks from 3D Printing Operations Using NIOSH EVADE Software, Cheri Marcham and Rustin Reed

Submissions from 2020

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Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective, Tonia Canada and Leila Halawi

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The Relationship between Privacy Notice Formats and Consumer Disclosure Decisions: A Quantitative Study, Alexys Mercedes Carlton and David Cross

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Airport Operations Delays and Possible Mitigation Through Electric Taxi Systems: A Qualitative Case Study, David Cross, Kristy Kiernan, and Mark Scharf PhD

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Developing a Taxonomy for Success in Commercial Pilot Behaviors, Kristine Kiernan, David S. Cross, and Mark Scharf Ph.D.

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Application of Mounting Personal PID VOC Sensors to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Aid First Responders, Cheri Marcham

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Environmental Advantages in Additive Manufacturing, Analise Walter and Cheryl Marcham

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The Most Challenging Part? Selecting a Dissertation Topic for Aviation Research, Scott R. Winter and David S. Cross

Submissions from 2019

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Traditional vs Gesture Based UAV Control, Sam J. Holley, Brian Sanders, Dennis Vincenzi, and Yuzhong Shen

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Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheryl Marcham

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Value of Certification: The Occupational Safety and Health Professional, Cheryl Marcham

Submissions from 2018

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UAS Pilots Code – Annotated Version 1.0, Michael S. Baum, Kristine Kiernan, Donald W. Steinman, and Ryan J. Wallace Ed.D.

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Exposure Implications of Electronic Cigarette Surface Contamination, Cheri Marcham and Evan Floyd

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Developing Certification Exam Questions: More Deliberate Than You May Think, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham, Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, Susan Gould, and Joel T. Nader

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Propeller Design Requirements for Quadcopters Utilizing Variable Pitch Propellers, Ian R. McAndrew, Elena Navarro, and Ken Witcher

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An Analysis of Cabin Ozone Regulations, Taylor L. Pottinger and Cheryl L. Marcham

Submissions from 2017

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HazCom 2012 Implementation, Cheri Marcham

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OSH Certifications: Behind the Exams, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham, Treasa M. Turnbeaugh, and Nicola J. Wright

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Twin-Wing Design Options Used for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Achieve High Altitudes at Low Speeds, Ian R. McAndrew, Elena Vishnevskaya, and Andrew Carruthers

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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

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Aerodynamic Analysis of Low Speed Wing Design Using Taguchi L9 Orthogonal Array, Kenneth Witcher, Ian McAndrew, and Elena Vishnevskaya

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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

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Cognitive Loading, Affect Regulation and Aerodynamic Considerations in Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Systems Refueling Operations, Sam Holley and Ian R. McAndrew

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AIHA White Paper: Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheri Marcham

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AIHA White Paper Findings: Emissions, Exposures and Health Risks, Cheri Marcham

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Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheri Marcham

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HazCom 2012, Cheri Marcham

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Lift & Drag Reductions on Iced Wings During Take Off and Landing with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Ian R. McAndrew

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Maintenance Implications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Remote Locations, Ian R. McAndrew, Mark Kaintz, and Andrew Carruthers

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Glide Effects on Low Speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Ice Formation, I. McAndrew, K. Witcher, and E. Navarro

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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

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Wide-Scale Small Unmanned Aircraft System Access to the National Airspace System, John Robbins, Brent Terwilliger, David Ison, and Dennis Vincenzi

Submissions from 2015

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Formaldehyde: Is It a Problem in My Home?, Cheryl (Cheri) L. Marcham

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Body of Knowledge: Field Use of Direct-Reading Instruments for Detection of Gases and Vapors, Cheryl L. Marcham and et al.

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UAS Capabilities and Performance Modeling for Application Analysis, Brent Terwilliger, Dennis Vincenzi, David Ison, Rene Herron, and Todd Smith

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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

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Does the Online Environment Promote Plagiarism? A Comparative Study of Dissertations from Brick-and-Mortar versus Online Institutions, David C. Ison

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White Paper: Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Cheryl L. Marcham and et al.

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Low Speed Re-Fuelling of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using the Drogue System, Ian R. McAndrew and Elena Navarro

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Crew Resource Management and Its Possible Role in Nursing Risk Management, I. R. McAndrew and G. P. Wise

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The Strategic Assessment Model (STRATAM): Studying and Preventing Strategic Failure, Hans-Joachim Klaus Ruff-Stahl

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Crew Resource Management Application in Commercial Aviation, Frank Wagener and David C. Ison

Submissions from 2013

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White Paper on PCBs in the Built Environment, Andre Barton Ashley Jr., Cheryl Marcham, and et al.

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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

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Fighters Pilot Helmet Design for 5th Generation Aircraft, Ian R. McAndrew, Katherine A. Moran, and Andrew Little

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Design Considerations and Requirements for In-Flight Refueling of Unmanned Vehicles, Ian R. McAndrew and Kenneth Witcher

Submissions from 2012

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Effects of Visual Interaction Methods on Simulated Unmanned Aircraft Operator Situational Awareness, Brent A. Terwilliger

Submissions from 2011

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Higher Education Professional Pilot Faculty Qualifications: Are the Stakes Rising?, David C. Ison

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An Analysis of Statistical Power in Aviation Research, David Carl Ison

Submissions from 2010

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Instrument Pilot Course Syllabi: A Content Analysis, David Carl Ison

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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

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Have We Made Progress? Trends in Minority Participation in Postsecondary Aviation Education, David C. Ison

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Pathways to the Aviation Professoriate: An Investigation into the Attributes and Backgrounds of Professional Pilot Education Faculty, David Carl Ison

Submissions from 2008

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The Status of Women Faculty in Four-Year Aviation Higher Education Programs, David C. Ison