Long-Term Impacts Of 2019 Flood Experiences On Nebraskans’ Climate Change Perceptions,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Long-Term Impacts Of 2019 Flood Experiences On Nebraskans’ Climate Change Perceptions, Caitlin Kingsley
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
This study examines climate change perceptions in Nebraskans who experienced or witnessed flooding in March 2019. The purpose is to determine the impacts of 2019 flood experiences on Nebraskans’ climate change perceptions. The objectives are to determine the influence of flood proximity on changes in climate change perceptions, determine whether 2019 flooding had long-term impacts on Nebraskans’ climate change perceptions, and determine the influence of personal background factors on perceptions. A three-phase interview was utilized to collect background information, climate change perceptions, 2019 flood experiences, and relationships between 2019 flood experiences and climate change perceptions. Background information and climate change …
Mental Health Incorporation In Nebraskan Recovery Plans Following The 2019 Midwestern Floods,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mental Health Incorporation In Nebraskan Recovery Plans Following The 2019 Midwestern Floods, Isabelle Murray
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
In March 2019, Nebraska was hit with major floods that caused extensive damage throughout the state. Nebraskans spent the following months recovering from many aspects of the natural disaster. One aspect of emergency response and the act of recovery that is commonly overlooked is the mental health of individuals following the traumatic events. The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the level of incorporation of mental health care and services in recovery plans following natural disasters. The qualitative analysis of recovery plans focused on Nebraska and the county-level response to the 2019 Midwestern floods. The objectives were to identify …
Mitigation Strategies For Municipal Solid Waste Generation In Lincoln,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mitigation Strategies For Municipal Solid Waste Generation In Lincoln, Justine Mileski
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
This study was completed to explore mitigation solutions to Municipal Solid Waste (MWS) in the City of Lincoln. Due to population growth, especially in urban environments, waste generation is an increasingly difficult problem that requires complex solutions. This work is done to explore efficacy of various mitigation strategies such as recycling and composting of waste. This study will be conducted utilizing data found in the City of Lincoln Solid Waste Plan 2040 and applying it to the EPA Policy and Program Impact Estimator. Specifically, withing the EPA Policy and Program Impact Estimator, curbside collection and pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) programming will be …
Regenerative Agriculture’S Potential Carbon Storage In Nebraska Soils,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Regenerative Agriculture’S Potential Carbon Storage In Nebraska Soils, Jenna Mccoy
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
This meta-analysis investigates the possible carbon sequestration of no-till and cover crop practices on Nebraska farmlands. These management practices are part of regenerative agriculture, a farming method designed to mitigate and adapt to climate change. As climate change is expected to significantly reduce yields in Nebraska, sequestering carbon in farmlands offers a way to adapt to climate change impacts and lower the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, changing management practices is difficult and is driven primarily by economics. This study aims to determine how much carbon these practices can sequester in Nebraska soil each year by evaluating …
Designing A Mobile App And Online Directory To Increase The Visibility Of Environmental Organizations In A Community,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Designing A Mobile App And Online Directory To Increase The Visibility Of Environmental Organizations In A Community, Kayla Vondracek
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Concern for environmental degradation, natural resource depletion, and public health has long been a necessary part of a strongly developed and sophisticated society. Humans are primarily responsible for the depletion of the natural environment as it supplies the commodities required to ensure the long-term survival of civilizations. As cultures continue to evolve, so does the practice of land stewardship and protection of resources. With the necessary expansion of industry and housing needed to support a rising human population, the management of natural resources, pollution control, and the environment has become increasingly important to people worldwide. Bernstein and Szuster (2019) suggest …
Sparking Awareness In Lincoln Electronic Waste Trends And Habits: A Student Behavioral Analysis,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sparking Awareness In Lincoln Electronic Waste Trends And Habits: A Student Behavioral Analysis, Zowie Vincent
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Nebraska is recognized as one of the few states that have not established any laws or practices managing electronic waste. Along with no e-waste management laws, there is also a lack of studies discussing the behavioral trends and habits towards electronic devices and how to dispose of them once they are unable to function. Continuing to ignore the choice of recycling electronics results in further damage towards the environment, human and animal health, as well as an economic opportunity of a growing market. This study focuses on the trends and habits of electronic consumption, usage, and disposal amongst students at …
Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Understand The Behavioral Use Of Single-Use Plastic Bags By Students At The University Of Nebraska–Lincoln,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior To Understand The Behavioral Use Of Single-Use Plastic Bags By Students At The University Of Nebraska–Lincoln, Josephine Stoessel
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Reduction in the use of single-use plastic bags is a necessary sustainability step as it will reduce pollution of air, soil, waterways, and ingestion by marine animals. The Theory of Planned Behavior is used in this study to determine which components are the influencing factors for why students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln use single-use plastic bags. An understanding of these factors allows for suggestions and recommendations for actions that can be taken by the university to combat this environmental issue. EcoCoin is an incentive-based program created by Penn State, and is the focus of this study. The literature review …
The Relationship Between Time And Plant Diversity In Prairie Restorations Within The Prairie Corridor On Haines Branch,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Relationship Between Time And Plant Diversity In Prairie Restorations Within The Prairie Corridor On Haines Branch, Elizabeth Park
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
This study focuses on better understanding the relationship between the age of prairie restorations and their plant diversity. The study looks specifically at the prairie restorations within the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch, located west of Lincoln, Nebraska. The data gathered from these restorations show a positive correlation between age and native plant diversity. This diversity indicates that the restorations are fulfilling their purpose by bringing native prairie plants back to the area. From the data I came to these four conclusions, 1) Because the study only included two restorations greater than 10 years old, it is unclear if the …
Belleau Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Belleau Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Belleau Lake in Wakefield, NH for 2021.
Lovell Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Lovell Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Lovell Lake (Sanbornville, NH) for sampling efforts in 2021.
Great East Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Great East Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Great East Lake (Wakefield, NH; Acton , ME) for sampling efforts in 2021.
Lake Ivanhoe 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Lake Ivanhoe 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Lake Ivanhoe (Wakefield, NH) for sampling efforts in 2021.
Balch Pond 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Balch Pond 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Balch Pond (Wakefield, NH; Acton and Newfield, ME) for sampling efforts up to 2021.
Baboosic Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Baboosic Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Baboosic Lake (Amherst and Merrimack, NH) for 2021.
Bow Lake (Station 1 - Ledges) 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Bow Lake (Station 1 - Ledges) 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Bow Lake, Station 1 Ledges (Barrington and Northwood, NH) for 2021.
Province Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report,
2021
University of New Hampshire, Durham
Province Lake 2021 Water Quality Highlight Report, Amanda Mcquaid, Robert Craycraft
UNH Cooperative Extension
A Water Quality Highlight Report by UNH CE Lakes Lay Monitoring Program for Province Lake (Wakefield, NH and Parsonsfield, ME) for 2021.
The Bay Area Rail System: A Sustainable Network Or A Social Equity Phenomenon?,
2020
The University of San Francisco
The Bay Area Rail System: A Sustainable Network Or A Social Equity Phenomenon?, Whitney Libunao
Master's Projects and Capstones
Sustainable transportation, as it relates to sustainable development, aims to achieve economic stability, social equity, and environmental preservation via transit projects. However, gentrification processes and transit-oriented developments or TODs have attracted more households inward toward reinvested transit-centric areas. The San Francisco Bay Area, California has continued to see positive economic growth, with that, higher-income households inhabiting more centralized locations. Native low-income residents have started to feel displacement pressures on both a social and economic scale. Over time, displacement risk inevitably leads to residential displacement where low-income families are forced to relocate to distant, more affordable neighborhoods. As more distance separates …
Integrating Digital Tools In Remote Learning To Enhance The Delivery Methods Of Technical Content In Undergraduate Geosciences,
2020
Arizona State University
Integrating Digital Tools In Remote Learning To Enhance The Delivery Methods Of Technical Content In Undergraduate Geosciences, Ruslana Baker, Malek Shami, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Stanley Schleifer
Publications and Research
The global transition to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic was an extremely difficult task for both students and faculty in geological sciences. Technical courses, such as Structural Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, and Invertebrate Paleontology, that require in-person lectures and laboratory sessions involving various rocks and mineral samples, fossils, maps, and models, were a major concern at the start. The challenge of delivering the technical content via Microsoft Teams, Skype, Webex, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Zoom, and other internet based platforms was not only a burden for the faculty to carry, as students were struggling to conceptualize outcrop-and-type-section-based information and link …
The Urban Heat Island Effect And Its Impact On The Climate And Landscape Of Phoenix, Arizona,
2020
CUNY York College
The Urban Heat Island Effect And Its Impact On The Climate And Landscape Of Phoenix, Arizona, Gurwinder Sahota, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Ali Zarine, Malek Shami
Publications and Research
This paper examines the impact of the urban heat island effect on the climate and landscape of Phoenix, Arizona. Urbanization is quickly becoming the most influential environmental factor because of the exponential growth in the human population coupled with industrialization, modernization, and commercialization, which has become the allure of urban centers worldwide. While urbanization offers numerous advantages, it comes at the cost of altering the environment by replacing permeable natural soils and vegetation with impermeable urban surfaces, such as pavements, buildings, and other such structures. This impervious modification results in absorption of solar energy that is taken up by the …
The Importance Of Undergraduates Exposure To The Geosciences Industry: Preliminary Case Study-Based Outcome At Cuny – York College,
2020
CUNY York College
The Importance Of Undergraduates Exposure To The Geosciences Industry: Preliminary Case Study-Based Outcome At Cuny – York College, Malek Shami, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Ruslana Baker, Gurwinder Sahota, Toralv B. Munro, Stanley Schleifer
Publications and Research
Traditionally, a limited percentage of undergraduate geology students have the opportunity to explore the geology profession in private, non-private industry, city and federal agencies, while a relatively larger number of graduating students pursue higher education to ultimately find a career in academia, city and federal agencies. For the past three semesters, a pilot study that provided more exposure to the geology profession was conducted at the Earth and Physical Sciences Department of the City University of New York. This adaptive teaching approach designated 20% of each upper level geology gateway courses (Structural, Mineralogy, Petrology, Soil Mechanics, and Sedimentation) to the …
