US Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy (E2O)
The E2O’s mission is to increase combat effectiveness through the efficient use liquid fuel. My research has investigated factors influencing the awareness and adoption of energy efficient technologies and behaviors and made recommendations to support increased fuel efficiency. This work will be highlighted in the Spring Issue of Currents Magazine


Improving Unitization of Fuel Use Data to Improve Operational Decision-making by Convoy and Unit Commanders with Anita Salem, Dec. 2015 through Dec. 2016.

Industry Practices in the Design and Adoption of Metering and Information Systems with Anita Salem, Dec. 2014 through Sept. 2014.

New Media, Technology Frames and the Adoption of Sustainable Energy Technologies by the U.S Marine Corps, Oct. 2012 through Sept. 2014.

MBA Projects
David Henton & Kurtis Noack, “Factors that Facilitate or Hinder Fuel-saving Initiatives and Technology". Graduated December, 2015.

Matthew Reed, Donald McIntyre, & Nomer Gatchalian, “The Use of Social Media to Maximize Energy Performance in the United States Marine Corps.” Graduated June, 2014.

Jason Ciarcia, “Key Drivers of Marines’ Willingness to Adopt Energy-efficient Technologies.” Graduated December, 2013.

Vinh N. Nguyen, Daniel J. Eddy & Jonathan B. Greenwald. “Use of Energy-efficient Technologies: U.S. Marine Corps Perceptions to Adoption.” Graduated December, 2013.


Navy Office of Women's Policy
The Navy Office of Women's Policy is responsible for influencing and interpreting policy related to gender and retention, attrition, pregnancy, parenthood, recruiting, classification, promotions and career development. My research has investigated factors influencing the inclusion of women in the Navy and adjustment to new roles and made recommendations to support the attraction and retention of Navy women.

Life-Work Balance in the Context of the Navy with Marco DiRenzo, Jan. 2015 through Dec. 2015.

International Navies’ Policies for Women, with Mark Eitelberg and Michael Smith, Nov. 2013 through Dec. 2014.

MBA Projects
Emily Allert, “Analysis of the U.S. Navy Office of Women’s Policy Facebook Use.” Graduated June, 2015.

Charles Drennan, “Stakeholder Analysis of Integrating Women into Ground Combat Units.” Graduated June, 2014.

Krysten Ellis & Garold Munson, “Gender Integration on U.S. Submarines: Views of the First Wave.” Graduated June, 2015.

Dianna Bo, “Estimating the Organizational Cost of Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military.” Graduated December, 2013. (GSBPP Outstanding Thesis Award winner).


Navy Education and Training Command
The Navy Education and Training Command is responsible for Navy and Marine Corps training. My research has focused on the use of a virtual world schoolhouse for training of submariners and has made recommendations to support the adoption and effective use of virtual worlds for Navy training.

Feature and Activity Recommendations to Support Outcomes of VW Training with Marco DiRenzo, Jan. 2015 through Sept. 2017.

Assessing the Potential of Virtual Worlds for Navy Training and Education, with Marco DiRenzo, Nov. 2013 through Dec. 2014.

MBA Projects
William Spears, “Factors Affecting Training Effectiveness in Synchronous, Dispersed Virtual Environments.” Graduated June, 2014.