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Habitat Associations and Diet Composition of Western Purple Martins in Western Oregon

Creator:: Sherman, Lorelle M.
Abstract:: The western purple martin (Progne subis arboricola) is a species of conservation concern throughout the Pacific Northwest. In western Oregon, the purple martin nests in three major ecosystem types: inland open-water, coastal, and upland forest. The availability of suitable breeding habitat is a major limiting factor for western purple martin...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ., Ohmann, J. L., Kennedy, R. E., Cohen, W. B., Gregory, M. J., Yang, Z., ... & Spies, T. A. (2015

Establishing suitability of an ocean model for a poleward undercurrent study

Creator:: Duran, Rodrigo
Abstract:: Modifications of an ocean model are described, as the objective for which the model was used changed to study the kinematics and dynamics of an eastern-boundary poleward undercurrent.
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Rodrigo Duran 1 Advisor: Prof. Roger M. Samelson Committee: Prof. Ricardo Matano and Dr. David Rivas

Designing and Evaluating a User Interface for Multi-Robot Furniture

Creator:: Stoddard, Brett
Abstract:: A chair, once placed, will stay put until moved. Or will it? With the rise of technology being embeddable into everyday objects, what if that chair could move itself? Such robotic furniture has been featured in advertisements, art, and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research. Existing methods for operating robotic furniture have...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Heather M. Knight A chair, once placed, will stay put until moved. Or will it? With the

Modeling hop kilning with respect to energy consumption and drying kinetics

Creator:: Thomas, Matthew W.
Abstract:: Currently, little work has been performed studying energy consumption in hop kilning. This thesis explores drying with an alternative drying schedule that extends the initially elevated drying temperature currently used by growers and examines its impact on drying time and energy use. Extending the time of the initially elevated drying...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Brian M. Fronk Karl R

Breeding Snap Beans for Organic Agriculture: Genomic Shifts under Different Agricultural Management Systems

Creator:: King, Ryan M.
Abstract:: Although the concept of breeding crops for organic agricultural systems has been around for decades, few studies have been reported for vegetable crops to quantify and compare how conventional and organic systems differ in their selection pressures on genotypes advancing through the breeding cycle; especially research utilizing modern sequencing capabilities....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Ryan M. King for the degree of Master of Science in Horticulture presented on June

Initial Designs for Improving Conversations for People Using Speech Synthesizers

Creator:: Nguyen, Duy M.
Abstract:: This thesis aims to determine the impact that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices have on social interactions, and then improves the AAC user experience through a user focus design process. AAC devices enable people who cannot speak to communicate with others. Unfortunately, they are tedious to use and make...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Duy M. Nguyen for the degree of

Spatiotemporal distribution of the anti-diabetic drug, metformin, in the lower Columbia River and its effect on phytoplankton growth

Creator:: Cummings, Brittany M.
Abstract:: Water quality impacts both human and ecosystem health. Many pharmaceuticals and personal care products are considered contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) due to their bioactive properties. Among these, metformin—the most commonly prescribed drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes—has been reported at high concentrations (μg L⁻¹) in stream, lake, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , IN THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER AND ITS EFFECT ON PHYTOPLANKTON GROWTH By Brittany M. Cummings

Elicitors: A Novel Tool for Controlling the Colorado Potato Beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Creator:: Butcher, Alexander M.
Abstract:: Over the last several decades, potato production has increased globally as it has been recognized as an important component to improving food security. However, potato production has been continuously challenged by pests. Current pest management practices rely heavily on chemical pesticides. Unfortunately, the overuse of pesticides can be harmful to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ), vectored by aphid species like M. persicae, and the potato aphid [Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas)] can

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Creator:: Sheridan, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Collaborative decision-making is often promoted as a means to achieve socially acceptable and enduring solutions to natural resource management issues, and one that holds promise for resolving “wicked” problems. However, success rates for implementation of collaborative recommendations are unknown. This paper explores challenges to collaborative salmon fishery management in Prince...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE FINAL REPORT OF Thomas M. Sheridan for

Small Scale Modeling of a Broad Area Detector Network Array

Creator:: Johnson, Patrick M.
Abstract:: Nuclear material monitoring systems have long been established at ports of entry. However, there are no standard systems for monitoring points of interest within the country. Therefore, the use of a network of radiation sensors deployed throughout an area of interest is being investigated within this thesis. Before full scale...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Patrick M

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Habitat Associations and Diet Composition of Western Purple Martins in Western Oregon

Establishing suitability of an ocean model for a poleward undercurrent study

Designing and Evaluating a User Interface for Multi-Robot Furniture

Modeling hop kilning with respect to energy consumption and drying kinetics

Breeding Snap Beans for Organic Agriculture: Genomic Shifts under Different Agricultural Management Systems

Initial Designs for Improving Conversations for People Using Speech Synthesizers

Spatiotemporal distribution of the anti-diabetic drug, metformin, in the lower Columbia River and its effect on phytoplankton growth

Elicitors: A Novel Tool for Controlling the Colorado Potato Beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Small Scale Modeling of a Broad Area Detector Network Array

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