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MBO

July 21, 2026

Introduction to Stochastic Hydrology

Hydrologic systems are both complex and extremely heterogeneous in time and space. As hydrological models are simplified versions of reality, their predictions are by definition subject to uncertainty. The field of stochastic hydrology focuses on quantifying this uncertainty along with prediction. This book aims to present an overview of the field of stochastic hydrology at an introductory level. A wide range of topics and methods will be treated, while each topic and method is only treated at a basic level: descriptive statistics; probability and random variables; hydrological statistics and extremes; random functions; time series analysis; geostatistics; forward stochastic modeling; and state prediction and Kalman filtering. The book can be used for a 10-15-week course at third-year undergraduate or first-year graduate level.

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Marc F.P. Bierkens

April 1, 2026

Mind Measuring Mind

Mind Measuring Mind explores the foundations of psychological methodology, ethical research practice, and the pivotal role of measurement in understanding behaviour and mental processes. Blending teaching material, scholarly context, and personal perspective, it opens a dialogue about the challenges and responsibilities of doing science when the subject and the scientist share the same mind. Why is psychological science different from other sciences? Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. Unlike most other fields, psychologists use their own mental processes to examine those of others. This self-referential nature, “mind measuring mind,” brings unique challenges for psychological measurement and the interpretation of research results. This book critically examines psychology as a science, exploring the empirical cycle and the teaching of methodology and statistics. In most academic psychology programmes, students are expected to participate as subjects in psychological studies. To support this, a series of PBL tutorials was developed to familiarise students with the empirical cycle and encourage discussion of validity, research methods, ethical standards, scientific communication, and potential threats to responsible, high-quality research. The materials in this book are based on those tutorials. This open textbook is designed for first- and second-year BSc Psychology students at Maastricht University, particularly those navigating the renewed curriculum’s emphasis on ‘Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking’ (SICT). It serves as a flexible guide for students following individual learning paths, including participation in faculty-led research experiments, reflection on the empirical cycle, and connecting practical experiences to theoretical concepts such as methodology, statistics, validity, ethics, and scientific communication. Ideal for self-study, group PBL sessions, and research practicums, the book helps bridge hands-on research involvement with classroom discussions, supporting competency development in psychological research.

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Garmt Dijksterhuis

March 3, 2026

Quick and dirty reliability and factor analysis with SPSS syntax assignment

SPSS syntax assignment for teaching the basics of reliability and factor analysis. For when you need to teach or learn the basics but don't have a lot of time for it. Covers inter-item correlations, Cronbach's alpha, and factor analysis (unrotated, varimax and oblimin rotation). Uses European Social Survey data. Includes questions and some basic explanations. Intended to be used in conjunction with a preceeding lecture.

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Alex Lehr

December 6, 2025

Novel Switchable Glazing Assemblies for Privacy & Glare Control in a Mediterranean Climate

In this recorded presentation from glasstec 2024, Etienne Magri details a research study investigating the combination of PDLC and SPD adaptive glazing technologies to enhance glare control in buildings, using Malta's subtropical climate as a case study. The project involved testing individual and combined laminates within a scale model, evaluating visual appearance and glare using DGP metrics. Results demonstrated that the combined technologies achieved near-complete blackout, effectively eliminating solar glare while maintaining privacy, and successfully transformed static facades into dynamic systems with adjustable transparency. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Etienne Magri for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Etienne Magri

October 28, 2025

Adhesive Connections in Glass Constructions

In this video, Christiane Kothe explains the use of structural adhesive bonding in glass construction, a technology with ancient roots that was revolutionized by modern synthetic and silicone adhesives. Adhesive connections offer key advantages over mechanical fixings, including transparent aesthetics, the ability to join different materials, and even stress distribution, which reduces local weak points. However, their success depends on meticulous surface preparation and managing long curing times, which can impact production efficiency. The video covers the fundamental principles of adhesion and cohesion, the chemical curing process of structural adhesives, and the critical importance of surface pre-treatments to ensure bond strength and long-term durability. Through methods like contact angle measurement and mechanical testing, including accelerated aging, the performance and reliability of these bonds can be validated. When applied correctly, adhesive connections significantly enhance the safety, efficiency, and design possibilities of modern glass structures. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Christiane Kothe for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Christiane Kothe

September 15, 2025

FiReGlass - Glass beams with defined fire resistance

In this recorded presentation from glasstec 2024, Maximilian Möckel, from TU Dresden, discusses fire resistent glass beams. In the construction industry, the application of load-bearing laminated safety glass (LSG), such as glass beams or glass columns, is of particular importance in terms of preventive structural fire protection. LSG with a transformation temperature of individual components of up to 550 °C conse-quently loses its load-bearing capacity. In co-operation between Hero Fire GmbH, Taupitz GmbH & Co. KG and the Institute of Building Construction of the TUD Dresden University of Technology, LSG-beams were developed for use as load-bearing elements with defined fire resistance. The newly developed FiReGlass beam compris-es a load-bearing LSG core, which is protected from the fire exposure by two protection systems. The glass surfaces and lower glass edges are protected by an all-round protection system compris-ing fire protection gel and sacrificial panes. This system is integrated into the support structure. These new developments enable the realization of comprehensive fire protection and defined fire resistance. For further details, please refer to the linked publication. Special thanks to Messe Düsseldorf GmbH for providing the footage, and to Maximilian Möckel for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Maximilian Möckel

September 1, 2025

A virtual research cruise to characterise the North Sea water system

In this assignment you will learn to set up your own virtual research cruise, during which you will ‘measure’ biophysical oceanographic properties and analyse them. The ocean is not an easy place to perform measurements. It covers a vast area, is not always easy to access (think about the deep ocean), and measuring comes with obstacles. We’re bound by shiptime (which is expensive), the types of instruments that are available (they may break), the weather (storms), sea-ice, seasickness… As research cruises are time consuming and costly, it is important to plan very well. One tool that can help scientists in planning their cruise is VirtualShip. In this assignment, you will use VirtualShip and design a measurement campaign in the North-West European Shelf region, aimed at measuring a cross-section from the open ocean, via the North Sea, towards the coast of Zeeland in the south-west of the Netherlands. Included is a rubric for grading the student reports.

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Emma Daniels, Aimee Slangen, Jamie Atkins, Jana Cox

July 29, 2025

Book – Key Texts on Interdisciplinary Higher Education

Edited by Iris van der Tuin, Dean for Interdisciplinary Education at Utrecht University. In addition to being an important resource for those who teach or design interdisciplinary courses and curricula, the book also serves as a baseline measurement of educational research into interdisciplinarity. Where do we stand in that research? Topics in practice-driven educational research on interdisciplinarity include: student learning, teacher learning, collaboration and communication, the role of disciplinary and personal diversity, and support for learning through analog and digital tools. The book contains an introduction that focuses on the UU definition of interdisciplinarity: disciplined interdisciplinarity, with attention to disciplines and specializations, careful design of the integration process, and reflection on knowledge, science, and the university.

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Iris van der Tuin

June 10, 2025

Designing a Research Experiment

Main Concepts Design (in research): The art or process of deciding how something will look and work by creating a plan or making models. Design thinking: A human-centered, iterative process used to solve complex problems by prioritizing the user's needs. Cross-innovation: Looking at other industries or fields for ideas to improve your experiment design. User stories: Short descriptions of what a user needs and why, written from their perspective (“As a…, I want…, so that…”). Measurements: The data collected during an experiment (e.g., time, heart rate, reactions). Outcomes: The results you expect or aim to learn from your experiment. Learning Goals Understand how design applies to research experiments Transform research questions into designed, testable experiences Apply creative design strategies, including inspiration, problem–solution approaches, and cross-industry innovation Use user stories to clearly express research requirements Integrate measurement and data goals into experiment planning Key Takeaways Design is not only about aesthetics — it’s an active planning process. Designing your experiment means defining what participants will experience and what you will measure. Inspiration can come from other fields like gaming, engineering, or education. User stories help communicate needs and goals between researchers and developers. Always connect your design choices to your research variables, hypotheses, and data collection goals. Further Exploration Search for “Agile user stories examples for research projects” Search for “Design thinking in scientific research” Search for “Cross-innovation examples in VR education” Search for “How to design experiments in virtual reality”

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

January 28, 2025

Digital Arms for Digital Consumer Harms

Since 2010, technologists have warned about online businesses using dark patterns in user interfaces, which are designs that may behaviorally manipulate consumers. This book tunes into the academic debate on regulating dark patterns in EU consumer protection law. It connects it with discussions on technology regulation in law and technology scholarship to map policy solutions. It also draws on web measurement literature to explore the technical feasibility of computationally detecting unlawful dark patterns to improve digital market enforcement. This exercise challenges policy and academic preferences for technology-neutral regulation by showing how technology neutrality may hinder the design of compliant user interfaces and the development of computational methods for digital enforcement. Its findings and recommendations are relevant to academics, policymakers, and enforcement authorities.

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Constanța Roșca