Equivariant Embeddings of Algebraic Groups

Acknowledgements
This thesis would not have been possible without the help, patience, and wisdom of my advisers,
Robert M. Fossum and William J. Haboush. Specifically, I would like to thank Professor Haboush
for his great help in developing my understanding of the algebraic geometry and representation
theory used in this dissertation and Professor Fossum for his algebraic insights.
I also wish to
thank the other members of my committee, Professors Maarten Bergvelt, Phillip Griffith and Rinat
Kedem.
I would like to thank Professor Griffith, in his capacity as the Director of Graduate Studies. He
and his staff, Lori Dick and Marci Blocher, have constantly helped and encouraged me during my
years as a graduate student.
Finally, I am very grateful to my fellow graduate student and friend, Joshua Mullet, for the
many conversations we have had about our work and the new ideas these discussions generated.
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