Alyssa Miville is a Clinical Psychology PhD student who is entering the third year of her PhD program this coming fall at Binghamton University. She conducts research through the Center for Transdisciplinary Research on Intimate Relationships and is interested in studying how religion and spirituality positively and negatively influence satisfaction, sexuality, and gender roles in the context of romantic relationships. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Susquehanna University and completed a post-baccalaureate year of service at a city-center church, where she became interested in the intersection between faith and relationships.

Tips and Tales from a First-Generation Student

The barriers faced by first-generation students can be altogether challenging when navigating graduate school. In this article, a fellow first-generation student shares what it has been like being in a PhD program and offers pieces of encouragement and advice for getting through.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for Power Electronic Converters

In modern smart grids, the majority of electromagnetic interference (EMI), particularly within the conducted emission frequency range, arises from Power Electronic (PE) converters. These converters have the potential to cause EMC issues. In accordance with European and British directives, EMC compliance mandates that devices operating within a network should function without introducing interference that leads to “substantial degradation of service under normal operating conditions.” Consequently, any device intended for the market must undergo tests specified in standards like CISPR-16.

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