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Field Guide To Big Bone Lick, Kentucky: Birthplace Of American Vertebrate Paleontology, Glenn W. Storrs, H Gregory Mcdonald, Eric Scott, Robert A. Genheimer, Stanley E. Hedeen, Cameron E. Schwalbach Oct 2023

Field Guide To Big Bone Lick, Kentucky: Birthplace Of American Vertebrate Paleontology, Glenn W. Storrs, H Gregory Mcdonald, Eric Scott, Robert A. Genheimer, Stanley E. Hedeen, Cameron E. Schwalbach

Special Publication--KGS

Big Bone Lick is the birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in the Western Hemisphere and has a long and celebrated history in the exploration of the American colonial frontier and of the early United States. Notable European scientists of the 18th century such as Buffon, Cuvier, and Hunter discussed the fossils found there. Prominent Americans of the time, such as Boone, Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson are also part of the site’s history. It is the type locality for several extinct late Pleistocene megafaunal mammals, most notably the iconic American Mastodon, who were attracted to the area by salt licks dictated by …


A History Of Physics At Otterbein University, David G. Robertson Sep 2021

A History Of Physics At Otterbein University, David G. Robertson

Faculty Books

This is an informal history of the Physics Department at Otterbein, including the story of the natural sciences prior to the founding of the department in 1908.


Solutions Human Centered Approach To Conservation, Illustration Department, History, Philosophy, + The Social Sciences Department Mar 2021

Solutions Human Centered Approach To Conservation, Illustration Department, History, Philosophy, + The Social Sciences Department

Illustration Course Work & Materials

"These essays were were written and illustrated by students at the Rhode Island school of Design in February, 2021. Their perspectives are entirely personal and reflect their efforts within a 5.5-week fused studio/seminar course that was centered on the Sixth Mass Extinction and how biodiversity is changing because of humans. Discovering that science communication is more than delivering just the facts, students were invited to research a topic of personal interest that is relevant to human impacts on biodiversity. Through analysis of data and other scientific information, each sought to synthesize their research and opinions on their topic through a …


Global Warming And The Sweetness Of Life : A Tar Sands Tale | Matt Hern, Liberal Arts Division, History, Philosophy, + The Social Sciences Department, Ncss Graduate Program Oct 2018

Global Warming And The Sweetness Of Life : A Tar Sands Tale | Matt Hern, Liberal Arts Division, History, Philosophy, + The Social Sciences Department, Ncss Graduate Program

Nature-Culture-Sustainability Studies (NCSS) Lectures

Lecture, October 18, 2018. 6:15 pm, Room 521, College Building. The Liberal Arts division and the department of History, Philosophy + the Social Sciences welcome writer/activist Matt Hern for a talk called Global Warming and the Sweetness of Life: A Tar Sands Tale. Hern is co-author of the recent book Global Warming and the Sweetness of Life (MIT, 2018), which charts multiple trips through the tar sands of northern Alberta and documents the effects of global warming on indigenous communities. Hern and co-creators Am Johal and Joe Sacco offer new forms of thinking about global warming and ecological perils in …


Dendrochronological Analysis Of Historical Structures In Southwestern Ohio Dewitt House Oxford, Ohio. May 2017

Dendrochronological Analysis Of Historical Structures In Southwestern Ohio Dewitt House Oxford, Ohio.

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Oxford Ohio using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Fetters, Caitlin; Krivicich, Mike; Lehmann, Sophie; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Bixler House Jun 2016

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Bixler House

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: AlBashaireh, Amineh; Jimerson, Cole; Luna, Eduardo; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Barr House Apr 2016

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Barr House

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Wiesenberg, Nicholas


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Biggio Barn Feb 2016

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Biggio Barn

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: 2016 Climate Change Class


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Martin Cabin Oct 2015

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Martin Cabin

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Bell, Brandon; Farr, Katherine; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Mann Homestead Aug 2015

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Mann Homestead

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Wiesenberg, Nicholas


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Crowe Barn Aug 2015

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Crowe Barn

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Wiesenberg, Nicholas


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Mcglumphy Homestead Oct 2014

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Mcglumphy Homestead

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: 2014 Climate Change Class


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Austin House Jun 2014

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Austin House

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: McGrath, Sarah; Reinthal, Mary; Starr, Kaitlin; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Analysis Of Jones Homestead Jun 2013

Dendrochronological Analysis Of Jones Homestead

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Dilyard, Jeff; Wiesenberg, Nicholas


Dendrochronological Analysis Of Four Sommerset Structures Jun 2013

Dendrochronological Analysis Of Four Sommerset Structures

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2013. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Stewart, Alexander; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Of The Emerson Barn, Apple Creek, Ohio Jan 2013

Tree Ring Dating Of The Emerson Barn, Apple Creek, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Wayne County, Ohio using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Nash, Andy; Vargo, Lauren; Wiesenber, Nick; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Zane Trace Inn, 129 West Main Street Somerset, Oh 43783 Jun 2012

Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Zane Trace Inn, 129 West Main Street Somerset, Oh 43783

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2012. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Appleton, Sarah; Cary, William; Nash, Andy; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Ridenour House And Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783 Jun 2012

Dendrochronological Analysis Of The Ridenour House And Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2012. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Appleton, Sarah; Cary, William; Nash, Andy; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Rouskoff Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783 Jun 2012

Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Rouskoff Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2012. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Appleton, Sarah; Cary, William; Nash, Andy; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Scot Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783 Jun 2012

Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Scot Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2012. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Appleton, Sarah; Cary, William; Nash, Andy; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Eliza James House And Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783 Jun 2012

Tree Ring Dating Analysis Of The Eliza James House And Barn, Somerset, Ohio 43783

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2012. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Appleton, Sarah; Cary, William; Nash, Andy; Wiles, Greg


The Final Journey Of The Saturn V, Andrew R. Thomas, Paul N. Thomarios Apr 2012

The Final Journey Of The Saturn V, Andrew R. Thomas, Paul N. Thomarios

University of Akron Press Publications

The Saturn V rocket carried men to the moon, and its history reflects the US space program's rise, success, and demise. In 1961, John F. Kennedy challenged America to put a man on the moon and win the space race. Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in 1969 in the culmination of a concerted scientific and technological effort.

A little over a decade later, the Saturn rocket was tossed aside to rot in a field near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket's carcass became the home to flora and fauna. Like the space program itself, the rocket …


Tree Ring Dating Of Logs From Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville, Pa Apr 2012

Tree Ring Dating Of Logs From Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville, Pa

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Pennsylvania using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Aughenbaugh, Kelly; Mennett, Colin; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronology Of Sloane House, Wooster, Ohio Sep 2011

Dendrochronology Of Sloane House, Wooster, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Wayne County, Ohio using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Fado, Carolyn; Ford, Alexandra; Vargo, Lauren


Dendrochronological Dating Of The Johnson House, Perry County, Ohio May 2011

Dendrochronological Dating Of The Johnson House, Perry County, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Perry County, Ohio. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Theisen, Jon; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Dating Of Perry County District Library, Somerset, Ohio May 2011

Dendrochronological Dating Of Perry County District Library, Somerset, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Somerset, Ohio 2011. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the resoult of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Mudd, Anna; Theisen, Jon; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Dating Of The Linnabary House, Worthington, Ohio May 2011

Dendrochronological Dating Of The Linnabary House, Worthington, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Worthington, Ohio 2011. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Theisen, Jon; Wiles, Greg


Dendrochronological Dating Of The Old Rectory, Worthington, Ohio May 2011

Dendrochronological Dating Of The Old Rectory, Worthington, Ohio

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Worthington, Ohio. Dating historical structures in Worthington, Ohio. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Theisen, Jon; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Of Logs From Tschantz Cabin, Kidron, Oh May 2009

Tree Ring Dating Of Logs From Tschantz Cabin, Kidron, Oh

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Wayne County, Ohio using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Aughenbaugh, Kelly; Mennett, Colin; Wiesenberg, Nicholas; Wiles, Greg


Tree Ring Dating Of The Kline Barn, Fredericksburg, Oh Oct 2008

Tree Ring Dating Of The Kline Barn, Fredericksburg, Oh

Historic Structures

Dating historical structures in Holmes County, Ohio using dendrochronology. The Historical Structures collection consists of reports that are the result of dendochronological analysis of timbers from structures in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Contributors: Climate Change Class; Wiles, Greg