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Creator:: DeMars, Craig A.
Abstract:: Over one third of the earth’s land surface has been modified to some extent for agricultural purposes. The large global footprint of agriculture, combined with the knowledge that existing reserve networks are likely insufficient for long-term conservation of native biodiversity, has necessitated that agricultural systems contribute to conservation of native...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: also wish to thank my graduate committee members, Steve Zack and Jeff Miller, who provided

Creator:: Borberg, Jenna
Abstract:: The social and economic impacts of climate change on the Oregon Coast may be reduced if coastal managers begin planning now to put in place adaptation measures. Oregon Sea Grant conducted a web-based survey of Oregon coastal professionals to target climate change adaptation outreach and engagement efforts toward this audience....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , mentored, and motivated me to return to school, namely, Lisa Ballance, Steve Reilly, and Wayne Perryman

Creator:: Wangwatcharakul, Worawut
Abstract:: A novel design, material, and fabrication method are presented to fabricate a passive micro-ball valve. Microvalves are critical components in microflow control devices used to control the fluid flows in microchannels. These microflow control devices can be integrated with microsensors to form micro analysis systems. Glass/silicon-based fabrication is complicated and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Steve Etringer for his help in making a fixture and giving some suggestions on the test loop. I would

Creator:: Just, Jessica R.
Abstract:: There have been several epidemiological studies linking alcohol consumption to a decreased risk of contracting illness from foodborne bacterial contamination. To study this phenomenon, we examined the survival of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium in grape juice and wine and then designed a model stomach to investigate the effect...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Carol, Steve, and Warren ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS OF WINE ON ENTERIC PATHOGENS IN A MODEL STOMACH

Creator:: Ostermann, Stacey D.
Abstract:: The status of wild sheep in North America typifies the plight of many wildlife species in modern times: wild sheep have declined to 10-40% of their numbers during pristine times and on a global scale approximately 31% of Caprine are considered threatened or critical. As human populations and the number...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: than they could possibly know. I thank Steve Torres, Kevin Brennan, and the California Department

Creator:: Fischer, Alexandra Paige
Abstract:: This research analyzes how family forest owners conceptualize biodiversity in one high-conservation value area of oak woodland in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Oregon white oak (Quercus garyanna) woodland, one of the most biologically diverse ecotypes in the state of Oregon, is in decline. Much of the oak ecotype...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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