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The Effects Of The Go For The Green Challenge On Electricity Use, Behaviors, And Attitudes Of Western Washington University Residents., Kimbrough Leverton Mauney
The Effects Of The Go For The Green Challenge On Electricity Use, Behaviors, And Attitudes Of Western Washington University Residents., Kimbrough Leverton Mauney
WWU Graduate School Collection
This thesis investigates the effect of the Go for the Green Challenge (GGC), a multi-faceted, educational awareness and behavior change campaign originating in the Office of Sustainability, on residents of Western Washington University. Per capita residence hall electricity use figures in participating and control halls were evaluated. Surveys of residents gauged energy use behaviors, and a questionnaire assessed how hall leaders implemented GGC. Participating halls had significantly less electricity use than control halls. Correlation was significant between electricity reductions and certain components of GGC. The halls most affected by GGC had designs conducive to social diffusion and leaders that mobilized …
Educational Programs That Feature Live Animals Advertisement, Research, And Methodology, Constance Woodman
Educational Programs That Feature Live Animals Advertisement, Research, And Methodology, Constance Woodman
WWU Graduate School Collection
This thesis looks at live wildlife programs in two parts, first an essay featuring discursive analysis of adertisement for programming by accredited zoos and aquariums. The analysis determines that current programs available are not providing in-depth environmental education, and programming skirts important controversial issues. Secondly there is original research on lecture programs that feature live animals and their cognitive effects on boys ages 11 to 17. The research suggests that lectures, especially those that are designed around difficult material, do not benefit from the presence of live animals even though the animal is relevant to the lecture.