Summer Internship At African Community Education,
2016
Clark University
Summer Internship At African Community Education, Stephen A. Chiavaroli Iii
Sustainability and Social Justice
My internship at African Community Education (ACE) took place from May to December 2015, where I worked with GISDE alum, Joshua Plisinski. My summer was split as a volunteer at ACE and GIS Analyst in partnership with a Worcester nonprofit Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS). My duties at ACE included tutoring, mentoring, and leading the students in homework assignments and various recreational activities. I also completed several GIS tasks and instructed a GIS tutorial for the high school students of ACE. The other time during my summer was spent conducting a spatial network analysis of Worcester soccer fields for CETS …
Gis And 2016 Water Quality Assessment: Summer Internship With The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection,
2016
Clark University
Gis And 2016 Water Quality Assessment: Summer Internship With The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection, Xiaoyan Hu 3736156
Sustainability and Social Justice
My 2015 summer internship at Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection lasted for 12 weeks from June 1 to August 12. I was supervised by Juliet Swigor. As a GIS Specialist intern, I assisted staff from Division of Watershed Management, working on 2016 National Water Quality Assessment project. My responsibilities were diverse, including watershed delineation, database management, customized ArcGIS add-in tool development and mapping. I extracted sub-basins and generated land use statistic summary for all of them across the entire Massachusetts using python scripts. Also a map covers detailed distribution of watersheds was created. This paper reports information of organization description, …
Creating A Learning Laboratory For Urban Sustainability: Consulting Project For The Blackstone River Corridor Living Systems Laboratory,
2016
Clark University
Creating A Learning Laboratory For Urban Sustainability: Consulting Project For The Blackstone River Corridor Living Systems Laboratory, Jacquelyn Dayle Burmeister
Sustainability and Social Justice
The Blackstone River Corridor Living Systems Laboratory (“LSL”) is a newly formed nonprofit organization with a broad and compelling mission to engage people with local history and water so as to improve public heath though bioremediation. It has evolved from a non-centrally administrated coalition of research institutions and municipalities interested in water quality to a multidisciplinary partnership, requiring consistent coordination. The broad organizational mission with such varied stakeholders requires a stable administrative platform, as well as funds to continue development of novel model process for wastewater treatment. The purpose of this project was to provide long term administrative and project …
Global Population Distributions And The Environment : Discerning Observed Global And Regional Patterns.,
2016
University of Louisville
Global Population Distributions And The Environment : Discerning Observed Global And Regional Patterns., Jeremiah J. Nieves
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Between 1990 to 2015, numerous groups used ancillary data about the environment surrounding populations to more accurately map global populations from standard census data. No comprehensive study has been undertaken to characterize the observed relationships between population density and ancillary data. Better understanding these relationships may produce more accurate population maps, focus resources on new datasets with a high probability of modelling importance, and lead to expanded end-user applications. This study examined these relationships by extracting variable importances from 36 independently run, country-specific population models from the WorldPop project’s population data. Covariate data describing urban/suburban extents were found to be …
Exchange Patterns And Relations In Collaborative Governance.,
2016
University of Louisville
Exchange Patterns And Relations In Collaborative Governance., Charles Wharton Kaye-Essien
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collaborative governance has received considerable attention in recent years. From environmental resource management to public safety, collaborative governance continues to play a vital role in regional problem solving. In spite of this increasing popularity previous attempts to model the political, economic, and demographic determinants of collaboration have in most cases produced inconsistent results, thereby undermining the ability to generalize from such findings. Additionally, our understanding of the relational patterns that emanate from collaborative agreements remains fairly rudimentary. The main objective of this research is to address some of the gaps in the literature and improve our understanding of collaborative governance …
Proper Dissemination Of Information To Improve People Awareness On Flood Disaster: A Case Study Of 2011 Flood In Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Proper Dissemination Of Information To Improve People Awareness On Flood Disaster: A Case Study Of 2011 Flood In Thailand, Neelima A. Molla, Jatuwat Sangsanont, Parinda Thayanukul, Hiroaki Furumai
Applied Environmental Research
The study aims are to investigate the people perception on flood response, flood awareness and information dissemination during 2011 flood, to discuss the proper information needed for flood preparedness, and to understand drinking water preferences during emergency periods. A question-naire survey was conducted to collect information on flood awareness and preparedness from the people residing in a suburb of Bangkok that was one of the most severely affected areas. Re-sults showed that more than 90% of public realized the necessity of flood awareness. Flood risk per- ception level was positively correlated with age. There were gender differrences in priorit y …
Determination Of Spatial And Temporal Variations Of Volumetric Soil Water Content Using Ground Penetrating Radar: A Case Study In Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Determination Of Spatial And Temporal Variations Of Volumetric Soil Water Content Using Ground Penetrating Radar: A Case Study In Thailand, Thanop Thitimakorn, Suppanut Kummode, Sasikan Kupongsak
Applied Environmental Research
In this research, ground penetrating radar (GPR) was used to determine the volumetric soil water content (VSWC) of a loamy soil. The GPR was set up in the ground wave fixed offset me-thod using both 400 and 900 MHz frequency antennae. By estimating the relative dielectric per-mittivity of the soils, these values were converted to the VSWC by Topp's equation. The gra-vimetrically calculated VSWC values from the soil samples at different depths were used as thereferences. In addition, the ability of the GPR method to detect variation in the VSWC over time was evaluated in three periods spanning the dry …
Examining Co-Management Of National Parks Through The Lens Of Common-Pool Resource Design Principles: A Comparative Case Study Of Liwonde And Majete In Malawi,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Examining Co-Management Of National Parks Through The Lens Of Common-Pool Resource Design Principles: A Comparative Case Study Of Liwonde And Majete In Malawi, Timothy M. Chana, Panate Manomaivibool
Applied Environmental Research
Co-management which was founded on common-pool resource design principles has been popularized in solving sustainability challenges of nat ional parks. Co-management was im-posed on all national parks in Malawi under the 2000 Wildlife Policy. However, such a top-down approach might neglect the local contexts that influenced policy implementation. The objective of this study was to examine the implementation of co-management and determine the extent of conformity to Ostrom's eight design principles. The Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework was engaged through a qualitative case study of Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve. Based on co-management documentations and key informant …
Environmental And Health Impact Of Cement Factory Production In Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Environmental And Health Impact Of Cement Factory Production In Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria, Olayinka O. Olasumbo, Adedeji O. Hakeem, Oresanya O. Juwon, Alabi-Thompson O. Francisca
Applied Environmental Research
This study investigated the effect of cement dust emitted from Dangote cement factory, Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria on the environment and human health. Soil and plant samples were collected from six sampling points at different distances i.e. inside the factory kiln (IFK), the factory gate (TFG ? 50 m); Abule Oke (AOK ? 100 m), Maria (MAR ? 200 m), and Ibese (IBE ? 300m), based on the prevailing wind direction. Control samples were taken opposite the wind direction at ILA (Ilaro) about 1,000 m. Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb, Ni and Cd were analyzed in the samples using atomic absorption …
Walking In American History: How Long Distance Foot Travel Shaped Views Of Nature And Society In Early Modern America,
2016
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Walking In American History: How Long Distance Foot Travel Shaped Views Of Nature And Society In Early Modern America, Brian Christopher Hurley
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The industrialization of transportation, first with railroads, and then with automobiles, took Americans away from foot transport, changing how Americans interacted with one another and viewed their surroundings. The dissertation traces the walking trips of five central figures in this era of mechanized transport, the personal impact of their experiences while walking through a land they were accustomed to skimming across, and the ways in which these personal revelations led to changes in the national consciousness. Walking upright was central to the development of homo sapiens as a species, and shaped the way they interacted with their environment. Certain aspects …
Benefits, Challenges, And Recommendations For Implementing A Sustainability-Based Service-Learning Program At Utah State University: An Initial Assessment Of The Community Bridge Initiative,
2016
Utah State University
Benefits, Challenges, And Recommendations For Implementing A Sustainability-Based Service-Learning Program At Utah State University: An Initial Assessment Of The Community Bridge Initiative, Julie Koldewyn
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Service-Learning is a method of teaching that allows students to learn course content by engaging in real world applications, which can enhance student learning and benefit communities. As populations increase, many communities struggle with the corresponding issues of sustainability. A program that could use student expertise to address these concerns would be beneficial for both students and communities. This mixed-methods study explored the benefits, challenges, and recommendations for implementing a sustainability-based service-learning program, the Community Bridge Initiative (CBI), at Utah State University (USU) in relation to community needs and student responses to being in program pilot classes. Pilot classes were …
Now Hear This! Orientation And Behavioral Responses Of Hatchling Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Caretta Caretta, To Environmental Acoustic Cues,
2016
Gettysburg College
Now Hear This! Orientation And Behavioral Responses Of Hatchling Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Caretta Caretta, To Environmental Acoustic Cues, Bethany Holtz
Celebration
Although the visual and geologic orientation cues utilized by sea turtle hatchlings during seafinding, when they move from the nest to the sea after hatching, have been well studied, the potential for auditory stimuli to act as an orientation cue has not been well explored. Over the past several decades our knowledge of the auditory capacity of sea turtles has increased greatly, yet little is known about the biological significance of this sensory ability. To investigate whether hatchlings can use ocean sounds during seafinding, we measured the behavioral responses of hatchling loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) collected from nesting beaches …
Crafting A Campus Sustainability Action Plan: A Grassroots Approach,
2016
Gettysburg College
Crafting A Campus Sustainability Action Plan: A Grassroots Approach, Jolina A. Kenney
Celebration
In recent decades, colleges and universities have taken a leadership role in developing institution-based Sustainability Action Plans (SAPs). A SAP includes a summation of past achievements, current initiatives, and the prioritized goals and implementation strategies for future action in terms of promoting environmental sustainability. These plans can also serve as pedagogical devices that teach students, staff and faculty important lessons of intentional living, global citizenship, and environmental responsibility. While many plans are adopted as top-down initiatives, there is great value in finding ways to engage the entire campus community in such endeavors at the grassroots level. This project documents a …
Clean Water For Less Integrated Planning Reduces The Cost Of Meeting Water Quality Goals In New Hampshire,
2016
University of New Hampshire
Clean Water For Less Integrated Planning Reduces The Cost Of Meeting Water Quality Goals In New Hampshire, Alison W. Watts, Robert Roseen, Paul E. Stacey, Renee Bourdeau, Theresa Walker
Carsey Publications
Rising populations and increased development in New Hampshire coastal communities have led to a decline in water quality in the Great Bay Estuary. Responding effectively and affordably to new federal permit requirements for treating and discharging stormwater and wastewater will require innovative solutions from communities in the area. The Water Integration for Squamscott-Exeter (WISE) project developed an integrated planning framework through which the coastal communities of Exeter, Stratham, and Newfields could significantly reduce the cost of meeting permit requirements. In this brief, authors Alison Watts, Robert Roseen, Paul Stacey, Renee Bourdeau, and Theresa Walker report that integrated planning could save …
Toxic Treasure Island: Finding Radium Instead Of Gold,
2016
The University of San Francisco
Toxic Treasure Island: Finding Radium Instead Of Gold, Nicole Rejer
Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD
This presentation explores the Navy’s controversial use of radioactive materials in former decades on Treasure Island. It highlights the incomplete cleanup of contaminated soil and radioactive materials, and how current radiation measures are damaging to present-day residents’ health. Finally, it explains the city’s current plans for redeveloping the island, and how many public officials are ignoring the entire radiation problem, as long as other environmental issues Treasure Island residents face on a daily basis.
Fearless Friday: Laila Mufty,
2016
Gettysburg College
Fearless Friday: Laila Mufty, Laila M. Mufty
SURGE
In today’s Fearless Friday, Surge would like to honor the work of Laila Mufty ‘18. Laila is a sophomore from the Bay Area in California and is majoring in Environmental Studies. Currently, she is one of the CPS Program Coordinators with Big Brothers Big Sisters and is the Immersion Project Leader for the New Orleans trip in May focused on the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast. In addition to her work with CPS, Laila participates in multiple cultural organizations on campus and has volunteered with El Centro, Painted Turtle Farm and Casa de la Cultura. Laila has also written and …
The Reclamation Of The Missouri Bootheel: The Formation Of The Little River Drainage District,
2016
Arkansas State University
The Reclamation Of The Missouri Bootheel: The Formation Of The Little River Drainage District, Jillian J. Hartley
Student Theses and Dissertations
The reclamation of the Missouri Bootheel began in the early twentieth century with the formation of the Little River Drainage District, a publicly incorporated district that stretches across six counties in the Missouri Bootheel. The formation of the district occurred after timber companies deforested much of the land in the late nineteenth century. The district employed skilled engineers and contractors who used large dragline excavators to dig more than six hundred miles of ditches and canals. The formation of the district and the infrastructure it created altered and controlled the natural environment thereby facilitating the development of sustainable agriculture in …
A Survey Of Bird-Window Collisions On The Illinois Wesleyan University Campus,
2016
Illinois Wesleyan University
A Survey Of Bird-Window Collisions On The Illinois Wesleyan University Campus, Alexander Mueller, Roberta Steinert, Given Harper, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Poster presentation abstract.
The Feasibility Of Implementing Sustainable Practices In Mexican Independently-Owned Restaurants In Bloomington, Il,
2016
Illinois Wesleyan University
The Feasibility Of Implementing Sustainable Practices In Mexican Independently-Owned Restaurants In Bloomington, Il, Anel Gonzalez-Ruiz, Abigail Jahiel, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Poster presentation abstract.
Design Science 5 | Steam Intelligence, Schedule,
2016
Rhode Island School of Design
Design Science 5 | Steam Intelligence, Schedule, Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab
Design Science Symposia
Schedule of events.
