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Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships -- Interagency Volunteer Program & Cooperative Conservation Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Get Outdoors Nevada
- Database now contains 1,807 records, a 15% increase over the last quarter.
- Website activity increased, recording an average of 38,399 hits per month, with an average of 3,537 pages viewed per month.
- Inaugural interagency volunteer recognition event held October 28, 2005.
- Interagency training program (phase 1) scheduled for February 2006 (four sessions).
- Alternative Workforce Survey completed and delivered to National Park Service.
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending December 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Anti-littering Programs
- Messaging campaign proposal approved by the federal Land Managers.
- Invitations sent to potential Community Steering Committee members.
- Project Manager Doug Joslin appointed to new county-wide Southern Nevada Recycling Advisory Committee.
- Four public service announcements produced by UNLV students.
- Contract with the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) in progress for prison crew site clean-ups.
- Plan for agency requests for additional dumpsters and/or roll-offs approved by team.
College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Fall 2005, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Fall 2005, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition Projects
Part of every UNLV engineering student’s academic experience, the senior design project stimulates engineering innovation and entrepreneurship. Each student in their senior year chooses, plans, designs and prototypes a product in this required element of the curriculum. A capstone to the student’s educational career, the senior design project encourages the student to use everything learned in the engineering program to create a practical, real world solution to an engineering challenge.
The senior design competition helps to focus the senior students in increasing the quality and potential for commercial application for their design projects. Judges from local industry evaluate the projects …
Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships -- Interagency Volunteer Program & Cooperative Conservation Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Get Outdoors Nevada
- 1,573 total volunteer records now loaded into database
- 230 new volunteers recruited through website: www.getoutdoorsnevada.org
- Website recorded an average of 35,000 hits per month for the quarter, with an average of 3,350 pages viewed per month
- Three major interagency volunteer events completed this quarter, at which more than 300 volunteers picked up a total of 128 cubic yards of litter at three separate National Public Lands Day clean-up events: September 17, 2005 - Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area September 24, 2005 - Red Rock National Conservation Area September 24, 2005 - Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Interagency Volunteer Team selected …
Interagency Science And Research: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Interagency Science And Research: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Interagency Science and Research Strategy
- Search for project manager was successfully completed in September 2005
- Project manager Debra Dandridge will start half-time (telecommuting) on November 1, 2005, and begins in Las Vegas full-time on January 1, 2006
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending September 30, 2005, Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada
Anti-littering Programs
- Interagency Anti-Litter Team met on August 22 and September 14, 2005.
- Community Anti-Litter Steering Committee participants have been identified.
- Project Manager Doug Joslin has been recommended for appointment to the new county-wide Southern Nevada Recycling Advisory Committee.
- Five Take Pride in America public service announcements were produced and delivered to television stations in southern Nevada.
- A messaging campaign proposal will be shared with the federal land managers on October 27, 2005.
- An initial review of progress on the Spring Mountains anti-litter pilot project has been conducted.
- Three Take Pride in America clean-up events were supported by the Anti-Litter Team. The …
Prepare Your Mind For Learning, Deborah K. Smith, Trevor T. Moores, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang
Prepare Your Mind For Learning, Deborah K. Smith, Trevor T. Moores, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang
Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology Faculty Publications
The learning process must evolve and expand throughout one's IT career. Most would agree that's often easier said than done. Here are some ways professionals can overcome mental blocks that may prevent learning.
Congressional Staff Update August 17, 2005, Public Lands Institute
Congressional Staff Update August 17, 2005, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI)
The Public Lands Institute is dedicated to strengthening the national fabric that is essential for the protection, conservation, and management of public lands.
In collaboration with federal, state, and non-profit partners, the institute is creating new knowledge, advancing technology, improving education, and engaging the public to enhance public lands stewardship.
Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships -- Interagency Volunteer Program & Cooperative Conservation Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Get Outdoors Nevada
- 1,289+ records are now loaded into volunteer database.
- 150 volunteers registered for events on the interagency website.
- Three interagency events were successfully completed: April 2 – Red Rock Day at Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area; April 15 – Stewardship Saturday at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge; June 4 – National Trails Day at Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
- 25 interagency volunteer events are identified for year-two.
- Volunteer recognition program is underway.
- Volunteer training program syllabus is under development.
- Potential funding sources are identified (grants).
Interagency Science And Research: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Interagency Science And Research: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Interagency Science and Research Strategy
- Search for project manager commenced in late March 2005, with initial review of applications occurring in April 2005
- Reference checks of qualified candidates commenced in May 2005
- Interviews with two candidates were conducted in early June 2005
- The preferred candidate declined the position
- An additional interview is now scheduled for 7/06/05
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Anti-littering Programs
- Search for project manager commenced in January 2005, with initial review of applications occurring in February 2005
- Comprehensive review of qualified candidates conducted March 2005
- Interviews with four candidates were conducted in early April 2005
- Douglas Joslin, Jr., approved by federal managers in May 2005 and hired as program manager, effective July 11, 2005
- Regional Take Pride in America public service announcements taped May 24, 2005
- Meeting held June 29, 2005, to discuss national and regional roll-out of new Take Pride PSAs
Inside Unlv, Erin O'Donnell, Diane Russell, Carol C. Harter
Inside Unlv, Erin O'Donnell, Diane Russell, Carol C. Harter
Inside UNLV
No abstract provided.
Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships -- Interagency Volunteer Program & Cooperative Conservation Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending March 31, 2005, Margaret N. Rees
Get Outdoors Nevada
- 800+ records now loaded into volunteer database
- Website launched – getoutdoorsnevada.org
- 50 new volunteers already recruited through website
- Program logo developed
- First interagency event held March 5 – Great American Clean-Up
- First event featured on national Take Pride In America website
- Program marketing, public relations, and promotion underway
- Additional 2005 interagency events identified: April 2 – Red Rock Day at Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area April 15 – Stewardship Saturday at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge June 4 – National
Presentation To Friends Of Red Rock Canyon February 8, 2005, Nancy Flagg
Presentation To Friends Of Red Rock Canyon February 8, 2005, Nancy Flagg
Presentations (PLI)
University engages in selected SNPLMA projects as determined by the four federal agencies, which are:
- Compatible with UNLV’s mission.
- Enhance education and research.
- Draw upon expertise of faculty, staff, and students.
Southern Nevada Interagency Partnership & Interagency Volunteer Program, Public Lands Institute
Southern Nevada Interagency Partnership & Interagency Volunteer Program, Public Lands Institute
Get Outdoors Nevada
The Interagency Volunteer Program – with the coordination of a full-time project manager – expects to work collectively in recruiting, training, managing, supporting, recognizing, and promoting the long-term involvement of volunteers in Southern Nevada, which will result in increased conservation stewardship on these unique public lands.
Presentation To Outside Las Vegas Foundation January 31, 2005, Public Lands Institute
Presentation To Outside Las Vegas Foundation January 31, 2005, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI)
The Public Lands Institute is dedicated to strengthening the national fabric that is essential for the protection, conservation, and management of public lands.
Education About The Environment Discover Mojave Programs, Public Lands Institute
Education About The Environment Discover Mojave Programs, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI Education)
Increases people’s knowledge and awareness about the environment and associated challenges, develops the necessary skills and expertise to address the challenges, and fosters attitudes, motivations, and commitments to make informed decisions and take responsible action” (UNESCO, Tbilisi Declaration, 1978)
Connecting Hearts, Minds, & Hands To Public Lands, Public Lands Institute
Connecting Hearts, Minds, & Hands To Public Lands, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI)
The Public Lands Institute is dedicated to strengthening the national fabric that is essential for the protection, conservation, and management of public lands.
Best Practices In Multi-Agency Volunteer Programs, Lanelda Rolley, Donna Grady, Chuck Williams
Best Practices In Multi-Agency Volunteer Programs, Lanelda Rolley, Donna Grady, Chuck Williams
Interagency Science and Research Strategy
- Strengthen the national fabric in support of public lands.
- Provide people of all ages with opportunities to participate in the enjoyment, protection, and responsible use of our public lands.
Conservation Element Of The Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Conservation Element Of The Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Publications (SD)
There is a dual purpose to the Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan Conservation Element. The first purpose is to address the requirements of state law, as provided in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 278.150(4). This section of the NRS requires that governing bodies in Nevada counties with a population of 400,000 or more ensure that their master plans address a stipulated list of subjects, including a conservation plan.
2005- 2008 Unlv Mcnair Journal, Valerie Avery, Shana Bachus, Karmen K. Boehlke, Andrea Flores, Alden Kelly, Erick Lopez, Carol Preussler, Heather Shay, Ava Bookatz, Shaun Elsasser, Veronica Hicks, Shaida A. Jetha, Anthony Quinn, Thurithabhani Seneviratne, Teddy Boado Sim Jr., Liza Ward, Amris Henry-Rodgers, Jacquelynn Kaaa-Logan, Jason Orozco, Juan C. Plata, Bonnie Bartlett, Kathleen Bell, Vacheral M. Carter, Nydia Diaz, Kimberly Hackstock, Julio A. Luna, Charles Mao, Sandra Ramos, Precious Rideout, Benjamin Lee Watrous, Chet R. Whitley
2005- 2008 Unlv Mcnair Journal, Valerie Avery, Shana Bachus, Karmen K. Boehlke, Andrea Flores, Alden Kelly, Erick Lopez, Carol Preussler, Heather Shay, Ava Bookatz, Shaun Elsasser, Veronica Hicks, Shaida A. Jetha, Anthony Quinn, Thurithabhani Seneviratne, Teddy Boado Sim Jr., Liza Ward, Amris Henry-Rodgers, Jacquelynn Kaaa-Logan, Jason Orozco, Juan C. Plata, Bonnie Bartlett, Kathleen Bell, Vacheral M. Carter, Nydia Diaz, Kimberly Hackstock, Julio A. Luna, Charles Mao, Sandra Ramos, Precious Rideout, Benjamin Lee Watrous, Chet R. Whitley
McNair Journal
Journal articles based on research conducted by undergraduate students in the McNair Scholars Program
Table of Contents
Biography of Dr. Ronald E. McNair
Statements:
Dr. Neal J. Smatresk, UNLV President
Dr. Juanita P. Fain, Vice President of Student Affairs
Dr. William W. Sullivan, Associate Vice President for Retention and Outreach
Mr. Keith Rogers, Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach
McNair Scholars Institute Staff
Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer Program, Public Lands Institute
Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer Program, Public Lands Institute
Get Outdoors Nevada
To encourage, support, and build volunteerism to conserve, protect, enhance, and foster an appreciation of the diverse natural, cultural, and recreational areas in Southern Nevada.
Campus Community And Their Responsibility To Our Public Lands, Mark Valentin
Campus Community And Their Responsibility To Our Public Lands, Mark Valentin
Presentations (PLI)
- To heighten awareness of UNLV’s community on the laws governing the uses of public lands and the personal liabilities associated with such use.
- To provide the campus community with the most efficient permitting service possible.
- To provide accurate, concise permit information to the appropriate agency.
Regional Open Space & Trails Workgroup Presentation, Public Lands Institute
Regional Open Space & Trails Workgroup Presentation, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI)
The Public Lands Institute is dedicated to strengthening the national fabric that is essential for the protection, conservation, and management of public lands.
Inventing The Future 2005 Planning Retreat, Public Lands Institute
Inventing The Future 2005 Planning Retreat, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI)
- Foster an integrated, holistic approach to managing and stewarding public lands.
- Focus initially on externally funded cooperative conservation projects, research initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
- Attract projects that are local, regional, and national in scope.
Science In The Community: A Look At Informal Science Organizations In Clark County, Public Lands Institute
Science In The Community: A Look At Informal Science Organizations In Clark County, Public Lands Institute
Presentations (PLI Education)
UNLV’s Public Lands Institute is partnering with area-wide Informal Science Organizations to provide experiences that can have significant and lasting impacts on student learning.
Technical Risk Information: Decision Tool Or Rhetorical Ammunition? Undisputed Facts In The Yucca Mountain Debate, David M. Hassenzahl, Denise Tillery, Paulette Laidler
Technical Risk Information: Decision Tool Or Rhetorical Ammunition? Undisputed Facts In The Yucca Mountain Debate, David M. Hassenzahl, Denise Tillery, Paulette Laidler
Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications
This paper examines how both opponents and proponents of the proposed high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca mountain Nevada claim that uncontroversial information supports their conflicting positions. Four pieces of information in particular are claimed by both sides: the distance of the proposed site from Las Vegas, the volume of waste that has been produced, the threat of terrorism since 9/11/01, and the occurrence of an earthquake in early 2002. Possible explanations for the difference include naive positivism, social constructionism, persistent beliefs and implicit warrants. The latter two models better explain observed knowledge/preference states. If so, more or better information …
Microwave Backscatter Modeling Of Erg Surfaces In The Sahara Desert, Haroon Stephen, David G. Long
Microwave Backscatter Modeling Of Erg Surfaces In The Sahara Desert, Haroon Stephen, David G. Long
Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications
The Sahara Desert includes large expanses of sand dunes called ergs. These dunes are formed and constantly reshaped by prevailing winds. Previous study shows that Saharan ergs exhibit significant radar backscatter (σ°) modulation with azimuth angle (f). We use σ° measurements observed at various incidence angles and f from the NASA Scatterometer (NSCAT), the SeaWinds scatterometer, the ERS scatterometer (ESCAT), and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission's Precipitation Radar to model the σ° response from sand dunes. Observations reveal a characteristic relationship between the backscatter modulation and the dune type, i.e., the number and orientation of the dune slopes. Sand dunes …
Modeling Microwave Emissions Of Erg Surfaces In The Sahara Desert, Haroon Stephen, David G. Long
Modeling Microwave Emissions Of Erg Surfaces In The Sahara Desert, Haroon Stephen, David G. Long
Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications
Sand seas (ergs) of the Sahara are the most dynamic parts of the desert. Aeolian erosion, transportation, and deposition continue to reshape the surface of the ergs. The large-scale features (dunes) of these bedforms reflect the characteristics of the sand and the long-term wind. Radiometric emissions from the ergs have strong dependence on the surface geometry. We model the erg surface as composed of tilted rough facets. Each facet is characterized by a tilt distribution dependent upon the surface roughness of the facet. The radiometric temperature (T(b)) of ergs is then the weighted sum of the T(b) from all the …
Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Publications (SD)
Trees for Tomorrow was created to educate Southern Nevada residents on the benefits of trees and to help homeowners choose the right trees for their landscape setting. The goal of this booklet is to help homeowners successfully select and establish trees. This Centennial edition recognizes the 100-year celebration of the founding of the City of Las Vegas.
Planting trees is a necessary adaptation to human settlement in arid environments. A strong, healthy community forest is built tree by tree, home by home. Tree canopies help to reduce energy demands, reduce water demands, reduce local air temperatures, reduce air pollution, provide …