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Rowland Halsey Robinson - Thesis57 views
Author
Robinson, Rowland, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia
Advisors
Wayland, Kent, EN-Engineering and Society, University of Virginia
Crockett, Caroline, EN-Elec & Comp Engr Dept, University of Virginia
Abstract
This thesis portfolio contains two independent projects that reflect my broader interest in how people interact with complex systems, both technical and social. The technical project focuses on the design and implementation of a low-power, sensor-based monitoring system for outdoor environments, while the STS research examines how identity clarity shapes student motivation and engagement within academic systems. Although these projects address different domains, they are connected through a shared concern with how individuals interpret, understand, and respond to the systems they encounter. Together, they represent two approaches to improving interaction: one through engineering design and the other through socio-technical analysis.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved by the author (no additional license for public reuse)
Robinson, Rowland. Rowland Halsey Robinson - Thesis. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2026-05-07, https://doi.org/10.18130/vbmx-h244.
