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The Cosm Newsletter

The COSM Newsletter (2008-2018)

• Faculty and Staff presented with COSM Awards of Excellence
• Biology Undergraduate and Graduate Student News
• Kane Lab News
• Biology Alumni: Points of Pride
• Biology Faculty and Staff News
• Other Biology Departmental News
• Chemistry Alum featured in JAAS
• Georgia Southern University Sea Turtle Program at St.Catherines Island: 2017
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• Diamondback Terrapin Project
• Gopher Tortoise Program
• Experiential Learning for Teachers
• Math Faculty News
• Math Departmental News
• The Planetarium's Adventure to see the Eclipse
• Mark Edwards, Ph.D., receives $165,000 NSF grant to study ultracold gases
• Physics Faculty and Students Published
• Physics Faculty participate in summer scholarly activities
• Physics students present at the American …

Raster Data For Projecting Urban Expansion In The Treasure Valley (Idaho) To Year 2100 Under Different Scenarios Of Population Growth And Housing Density, Christian Sprague, Michail Fragkias, Jenna Narducci, Jodi Brandt, Shawn G. Benner

MILES Data Sets

These data illustrate and describe the results of the research project "Projecting Urban Expansion in the Treasure Valley to Year 2100 Under Different Scenarios of Population Growth and Housing Density." More information about this project can be viewed at the project website: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes/projects/modeling-urban-growth-treasure-valley-idaho/

Revision Note 10/26/2017: The figures and white paper previously included in this submission have been moved to the project website.

Broader Impacts And Participation: Do's And Don'ts, Cristo Leon

STEM for Success Resources

This talk is directed at graduate students interested in pursuing NSF federal research opportunities

A Hedonic Analysis Of The Impact Of Marine Aquaculture On Coastal Housing Prices In Maine, Keith S. Evans, Xuan Chen, Christina A. Robichaud

Journal Articles

Converting coastal waters to farmed production of seafood may generate conflicts with other resource users. This study explores the impact of marine aquaculture development on coastal homeowners. Using single-family home sales from 2012–2014 and spatial data on coastal aquaculture activity, we employ hedonics to assess the impacts of mariculture development in three study areas of Maine, USA. Our results suggest modest impacts on residential property values with significant spatial variation across study areas. This spatial variation represents a challenge for managers and highlights the potential benefits from coordinating the development of aquaculture to balance resource users' objectives with industry growth.

Data Associated With 'Coupling Biophysical Processes And Water Rights To Simulate Spatially Distributed Water Use In An Intensively Managed Hydrologic System', Bangshuai Han, Shawn G. Benner, John P. Bolte, Kellie B. Vache, Alejandro N. Flores

MILES Data Sets

Humans have significantly altered the redistribution of water in intensively managed hydrologic systems, shifting the spatiotemporal patterns of surface water. Evaluating water availability requires integration of hydrologic processes and associated human influences. In this study, we summarize the development and evaluation of an extensible hydrologic model that explicitly integrates water rights to spatially distribute irrigation waters in a semi-arid agricultural region in the western US, using the Envision integrated modeling platform. The model captures both human and biophysical systems, particularly the diversion of water from the Boise River, which is the main water source that supports irrigated agriculture in this …

Oyster Aquaculture Site Selection Using Landsat 8-Derived Sea Surface Temperature, Turbidity, And Chlorophyll A, Jordan Snyder, Emmanuel Boss, Ryan Weatherbee, Andrew C. Thomas, Damian Brady, Carter Newell

Miscellaneous Publications

Remote sensing data is useful for selection of aquaculture sites because it can provide water-quality products mapped over large regions at low cost to users. However, the spatial resolution of most ocean color satellites is too coarse to provide usable data within many estuaries. The Landsat 8 satellite, launched February 11, 2013, has both the spatial resolution and the necessary signal to noise ratio to provide temperature, as well as ocean color derived products along complex coastlines. The state of Maine (USA) has an abundance of estuarine indentations (∼3,500 miles of tidal shoreline within 220

miles of coast), and an …

Design And Assessment Of Deep And Active Learning In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem) Education, Juhong Christie Liu Ph.D., Elizabeth Johnson Ph.D., Jin Joy Mao Ph.D.

Libraries

This presentation draws academic significance from a focused literature review and initial data for learning design in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The presenters will discuss strategies of fostering deep, active learning, alignment with assessment, and development of assessment instruments and methods. The presenters will share the design and development of an assessment kit to measure learning outcomes that matter in the 21st century STEM education. Through shared evidence and interactive reflection, the audience will take away up-to-date design strategies for deep and active learning as well as assessment in STEM education. The project is sponsored by National …

Research Data Services: What Researchers Need And What Libraries Are Doing., Carol Tenopir

DataONE Sociocultural and Usability & Assessment Working Groups

No abstract provided.

College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education News (2011-2023)

• M.A.T. candidates selected for Georgia Southern University NSF-ENERGY advanced research experience
• Five College of Education undergraduates present at NCUR 2017

Model-Assisted Measurements Of Suspension-Feeding Flow Velocities, Kevin T. Du Clos, Ian T. Jones, Tyler J. Carrier, Damian C. Brady, Peter A. Jumars

Miscellaneous Publications

Benthic marine suspension feeders provide an important link between benthic and pelagic ecosystems. The strength of this link is determined by suspension-feeding rates. Many studies have measured suspension-feeding rates using indirect clearance-rate methods, which are based on the depletion of suspended particles. Direct methods that measure the flow of water itself are less common, but they can be more broadly applied because, unlike indirect methods, direct methods are not affected by properties of the cleared particles. We present pumping rates for three species of suspension feeders, the clams Mya arenaria and Mercenaria mercenaria and the tunicate Ciona intestinalis, measured …

Mechanistic Understanding Of Ocean Acidification Impacts On Larval Feeding Physiology And Energy Budgets Of The Mussel M. Californianus, Matthew W. Gray, Chris J. Langdon, George G. Waldbusser, Burke Hales, Sean Kramer

Journal Articles

Ocean acidification (OA) - a process describing the ocean’s increase in dissolved carbon dioxide (PCO2) and a reduction in pH and aragonite saturation state (Ωar) due to higher concentrations of atmospheric CO2 – is considered a threat to bivalve mollusks and other marine calcifiers. While many studies have focused on the effects of OA on shell formation and growth, we present findings on the separate effects of PCO2, Ωar, and pH on larval feeding physiology (initiation of feeding, gut fullness, and ingestion rates) of the California mussel Mytilus californianus. We found elevated PCO2 delays initiation of feeding, while gut fullness …

Surface Water And Alluvial Groundwater Connectivity At Mulloon Creek And The Implications For Natural Sequence Farming, Oliver Hickson

Science, Medicine & Health - Honours Theses

The effect of installing 22 instream weirs along a 2 km stretch of Mulloon Creek as part of a Natural Sequence Farming (NSF) pilot project was investigated. The outcomes of NSF are reportedly diverse: this study focussed specifically on floodplain aquifer rehydration. The alluvial groundwater response to NSF treatment was analysed by comparing floodplain piezometer measurements from two discrete monitoring periods. Using an ANOVA, the late period 0.37 m mean reduction in depth to floodplain water table was found to be significant (0.05). No monthly precipitation trends were detected by either the Mann-Kendall test or linear models over the monitoring …

The Effect Of Water Turbulence And Stocking Density On Mactromeris Polynyma Growth And Survival In A Subtidal Nursery Setting, Emmah Day, Justin Lewis, Brian Beal, Cody Jourdet

Poster & Slide Presentations

The Arctic surfclam, Mactromeris polynyma, while native to the Maine coast is generally found only in deep water. The market for these clams has historically been restricted to their use in Asian cuisine. In an attempt to improve the declining clamming industry in Downeast Maine the Downeast Institute (DEI) is attempting to cultivate Mactromeris in a similar way as other shellfish already being cultivated.

This study examined growth and survival of cultured Arctic surfclam juveniles at a sheltered site (Inner Mud Hole Cove 44.4852778, -67.5863889) and a more exposed site located approximately 650 m away at the mouth of the …

Functional Properties Of Proteins Isolated From Green Crab By Isoelectric Solubilization/Precipitation, B H. Kang, A D. Myracle, D I. Skonberg

Poster & Slide Presentations

Growing populations of invasive green crabs (Carcinus maenas) have had detrimental effects on marine habitat, molluscan aquaculture, and commercially important fisheries. The primary objective of this project is to create value added products from green crabs, focusing on protein ingredients for human foods. This study was designed to evaluate functional properties of proteins isolated from green crab. Soft tissues of homogenized green crab were solubilized at pH 2 (PP2) and pH 10 (PP10) for 30 min. Supernatant pH was readjusted to 5.5 after centrifugation. The samples were centrifuged again to precipitate proteins which were then freeze-dried. To determine the potential …

Ecosystem Modeling Of Food Web Dynamics Explicitly Considering The Effects Of Climate Change In A Macrotidal Coastal Estuary, Kylee Dimaggio, Eric Chapman

Poster & Slide Presentations

Climate change is influencing ecosystem structure and function in oceans; changes such as ocean acidity levels, temperature and shifting species alter marine ecosystem food webs. Cobscook Bay is a boreal, macrotidal coastal estuary, located in Washington County, ME that is important ecologically and is threatened by climate change. As biologists consider the effects of climate change on ecosystems such as Cobscook Bay, it is a topic of interest to consider what is the most critical threat. The purpose of this study was to simulate the effects of climate change on Cobscook Bay food webs to determine the biggest impact of …

Interactions Between Channel Geometry, Tidal Flow, And Water Quality In Damariscotta Estuary (3.4b), Brandon Lieberthal, Kimberly Huguenard

Poster & Slide Presentations

No abstract provided.

Wind Energy, Bob Deckard, Jaimee Howard

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

No abstract provided.

Module 2: Solar Powered Cricket Lab & Engineering Guest Speaker, Lindsay Snowden

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

Students will participate in a Solar Panel Cricket lab to determine which environmental condition would allow for the solar panel to produce the most power. The three conditions are inside, inside with a flashlight, or outside in the sun. The students will complete a correlating lab worksheet. Students will also ask questions and hold discussions with the guest speaker. Students will actively participate while the guest speaker is presenting.

Nsf Energy - Pico-Grid Smart Homes Power Management System, Aaron Specht, Shaina Neal

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

No abstract provided.

Careers In Engineering Lesson Plan, Lindsay Snowden

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

Careers in Engineering Lesson Plan. The activity is to create a version of a robotic hand with the supplies provided,

Power House Sustainable Energy Education, Rachael Grillo, Molly Hopper, Laura Mills

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

No abstract provided.

Renewable Energy, Keith Bazemore

ENERGY Research and Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan for Renewable Energy- Environmental Science.