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June 2019 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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University Of Montana Commencement Program, Spring 2019, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of The Registrar

University of Montana Commencement Programs, 1898-2020

Commencement program from the University of Montana.

Conservation Education: Using Birds To Connect Communities To Their Natural Environment, Kathryn A. Olson

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The theme of my portfolio is conservation education, using birds as an example of how to connect people of all ages to their natural environment. Birds were chosen as an example because of a personal curiosity for the animal, and because they are an accessible and tangible element of nature for all people, urban and rural. The first component is a Curriculum Development Guide created for the Wings Over Water program of the Montana Natural History Center. It synthesizes scientific research on Ospreys, relates central themes of the literature to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and provides inventive activity ideas …

A Comparative Analysis Of Hysplit And Airpact To Estimate Wildland Fire Smoke Emissions For Public Health Applications, Maxwell Enger, Deborah Ross, Carl Spangrude

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The burning of biomass releases a variety of pollutants, but the most commonly monitored in terms of public health is PM2.5. Examining how wildfire specific PM2.5 is transported through the atmosphere is important because these particulates pose serious health risks. Many types of models exist to simulate the dispersal of wildfire smoke, but the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model and the Air Indicator Report for Public Awareness and Community Tracking (AIRPACT) system can produce spatially explicit pollution transport simulations. This analysis will utilize PM2.5 as the species to compare the outputs of HYSPLIT and AIRPACT along with a …

Effects Of Climate Change On Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever And Public Health Implications In Western Montana, Ella B. Baumgarten, Maxwell Enger, Benjamin V. Hickey, Ronan Kennedy, Tiffany Matthews, Sydney Qualls

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

As climate change progresses, vector-borne diseases will spatially spread to novel environmental niches. Among those vector-borne diseases is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a tick-borne disease (TBD) that is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Rickettsii. To predict the spread of RMSF, we modeled future climate scenarios using environmental variables from western Montana. Using this model, we have designed a protocol to enable and promote public awareness of vector-borne diseases. These interventional measures aim to anticipate and decrease disease prevalence through distribution of information about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Our health promotion strategy encompasses two crucial aspects in outreach: …

Mapping Fluvial Geomorphic Change: The Clark Fork River At The Former Milltown Dam Site, Matt Blassic

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Remote sensing offers important tools which can be utilized to study fluvial geomorphic change among other applications. In this study, the goal was to map changes in the main and secondary channels of the Clark Fork River at the former Milltown Dam. Due to decades of human modification, large amounts of sediment are being transported, eroded, and deposited in this “restored” reach of the Clark Fork. Using Landsat imagery available in the USGS Earth Explorer archive, the research goal was to analyze changes between when the dam was first removed (2011) and present (2017). Imagery were from the same time …

Climate Change And Groundwater Access Provisions In Native American Water Rights Settlements, Marea Rene Kuehl

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

In the United States, access to use water comes in the form of legally allocated rights to specific quantities from specific sources. On Native American reservations, this legal process has often been absent. Through tribal water rights negotiations and settlements, the United States government has attempted to determine the access rights and quantities available to tribes on and around their reservation lands. Over the past 50 years, many Native American tribes formally settled outstanding water rights claims through a combination of state court adjudications and congressional legislation. This paper explores provisions built into settlements that address the rapidly changing water …

The Role Of Participatory Gis In Community-Centered Ecotourism Management In The Bossou Forest Reserve, Guinea, Sydney Qualls

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The Bossou Forest Reserve in south-eastern Guinea provides critical habitat for a semi-isolated and endangered population of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus). This population, which is recognized as a critically endangered species under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has declined to only seven total chimpanzees. Major factors leading to the demise of this species include human exploitation, deforestation, infrastructure development, and natural disasters. Interviews and community surveys conducted in surrounding communities demonstrate that local residents are exploring conservation strategies. One of the main foci is assessing the role of ecotourism in generating awareness about the chimpanzees …

April 2019 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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Motorcycle Touring In Montana: A Market Analysis, Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau, Jeremy L. Sage, Carter Bermingham

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Motorcycle tourism is a relatively understudied market in the U.S. but has the potential to assist rural communities in their efforts to develop a tourism economy. This report highlights the characteristics of motorcyclists and their travel needs as well as the potential for marketing to this niche of travelers.

Highlights:

• Motorcyclists tend to ride on scenic roads, eat and drink local cuisine, and stay away from the busy highways leading to the idea that ‘off the beaten’ path communities could benefit from motorcycle tourism.

• Nonresident motorcyclists’ average age was 60, while resident motorcyclists’ average age was much younger …

Minutes From The February 14, 2019 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the February 14, 2019 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

The Holistic Power Of Young Adult Books, Donna Lynn Miller

The Montana English Journal

Young adult books like The Art of Starving by Sam J. Miller carry a healing power when readers experience their pause and ponder moments. Because they impose reflection time, Pause and Ponder Moments reinforce reading as a deliberate and patient process. Imposing time to pause and think through points and concepts enables readers to truly grapple with content in meaningful ways. Pause and Ponder Moments also inspire attributional retraining and option awareness, an alternative to simply accepting the status quo. These moments carry promise for enriching how we read the world, how we respond to others, and how we live …

Gphy 338.01: Mountains & Society, Sarah Halvorson

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Gphy 121s.01: Human Geography, Rebecca A. Kranitz

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Gphy 111n.01: Intro To Physical Geography, Rebecca A. Kranitz

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Psyx 550.01: Advanced Social Psychology, Lucian G. Conway

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Hstr 368.01: Iran Between Two Revolutions, Mehrdad Kia

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Grmn 102.02: Elementary German Ii, Elizabeth Graff Ametsbichler

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Grmn 102.01: Elementary German Ii, Magdalena A. Bechter

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Designing Digital Storytelling For Mathematics Special Education: An Experience In Support Teacher Education, Giovannina Albano, Umberto Dello Iacono

The Mathematics Enthusiast

In this paper we present and discuss a designing experience carried out by prospective support teacher. They have been introduced to digital storytelling methodology and they are required to design story-problems in mathematics, devoted to support students with disabilities. Story-problems have been analyzed with respect to the narrative dimension and mathematical correctness. The teachers, who worked in groups, have been able to design and implement striped problems, i.e. stories with a deep integration between the mathematical and narrative aspects. However, most of the groups showed difficulties in creating well-posed problems from a mathematical point of view.

Gphy 560.01: Seminar In Planning, David D. Shively

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Gphy 433.01: Community Resilience, David D. Shively

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Gphy 141s.01: Geography Of World Regions, Sarah Halvorson

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Gphy 112n.01: Introduction To Physical Geography Lab, Anna E. Klene

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Jrnl 105x.80: Global Current Events, Joseph L. Eaton

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Grmn 102.03: Elementary German Ii, Elizabeth Graff Ametsbichler

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Clas 251l.01: The Epic, Matthew S. Semanoff

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Spns 202.03: Intermediate Spanish Ii, Jannine Montauban

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Spns 202.01: Intermediate Spanish Ii, Jannine Montauban

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Spns 102.50: Elementary Spanish Ii, Micaela Downey

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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