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Case Study Examination of Programs Designed to Help Individuals and Communities through Fishery Disasters

Creator:: Shaw, Wesley D.
Abstract:: In 2000, the US Congress responded to the industry-wide constriction of the West Coast groundfish industry by allocating $5 million in disaster relief for Oregon, Washington, and California. Each state, with minimal federal oversight, designed and executed its own disaster response program to help impacted members of the fishing industry...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Understanding invasive conifer seed structure and viability to inform treatment efforts

Creator:: Vautrin, Andy
Abstract:: This paper examines the invasion of exotic wilding conifers on the native tussock grasslands of Aotearoa New Zealand. The investigation includes two studies and aims to better understand the structure of Pinus contorta seeds across tree crown positions and the viability rates of P. contorta seeds produced during a trees...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: gratitude to my advisor, Dr. David Shaw, for his willingness to take on a graduate student despite

A Case Study of the Elk Creek Landscape Restoration Project

Creator:: Negherbon, Lindsey B.
Abstract:: Land management agencies are faced with decreasing budgets and staff, even as acres in need of restoration treatment are increasing. Rural communities in the West are still suffering from sharp declines in timber harvests since the 1990s and are now contending with wildfires that are increasing in size and severity....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ., Shaw, D. C., & Lowrey, L. (2023). Recent Douglas-fir mortality in the Klamath Mountains Ecoregion of

Finding a Reason to Run: Examining Women's Experiences with a Running Program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Creator:: Ward, Alicia
Abstract:: Bunk to 5K is a program designed to encourage and support new and experienced runners in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF). CCCF is the only women’s prison in Oregon, housing around 1,200 women at any given time, at all levels of custody (ODOC, 2020). The non-profit which runs...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Susan Shaw and Dr. Erika Wolters Ward 2 Abstract Bunk to 5K is a program designed to

The effects of procedural justice policies for the domestic violence courts in Recife, Brazil

Creator:: Amorim, Mariana Fernandes da Cunha Loureiro
Abstract:: To combat violence against women, the Brazilian government enacted the Maria da Penha Law (MPL) in 2006 and established the domestic violence specialized courts. Based on the assumption that fair procedures enhance the legitimacy of legal authorities and may enhance victims’ satisfaction and cooperation with prosecution, this research aims to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , representing Sociology, School of Public Policy Susan Shaw, representing Women, Gender and

The COVID-19 Hunger Cliff: A Narrative Policy Framework analysis of the ongoing fight over pandemic-era universal school lunch policies

Creator:: Mowers-Cervantes, Emily
Abstract:: The Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) has emerged as a method of understanding how stories and evidence are portrayed within policy arenas to support policy discussions and what end goals these policy narratives aim to meet. This study applies the Narrative Policy framework to policy narratives used to discuss and share...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 66 Appendix C: Universal School Lunch Maps 69 Appendix D: Narrative Examples 70 4 Abstract The

Effects of Urban and Suburban Forest Fragmentation in Fairfield County, CT: A Survey of Invasive, Introduced, and Native Plants

Creator:: George, Elaine M.
Abstract:: The study collected data using ARCGIS Field Maps from a field survey of plants at six (6) sites in Fairfield County, CT. The sites included three (3) urban and three (3) suburban locations. A primary goal of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the extent of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Collection, Land Own-Land Ownership, Land Use=Land Use, Transect=Transect Number at Site, D A Edge=Distance

A case study on the utility of multiple, light to moderate intensity silvicultural treatments to accomplish forest management objectives in southwest Oregon, USA

Creator:: Schmidt, Micah
Abstract:: Small, private forestland owners own about 12% of Oregon’s forestland and have the unique ability to implement innovative forest management activities. In southwest Oregon, extreme ecological variability occurs over small spatial scales and requires fine-scale silvicultural treatments that match the precise ecological setting and management objectives of the forests in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Muscle & money : determining the relationship between occupational physical demands and individual earning power

Creator:: O'Neill, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: Women are economically disadvantaged in most U.S. labor markets, demonstrated by a persistent gender wage gap. The relative wage discrepancy can be understood as a result of labor market conditions, human capital investments, and gender discrimination. To determine if the wage gap could be decreased, I use classical regression modeling...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the United States, Colonial Times to 1970, Part 1, Series D 11-25. United States Bureau of the Census

Management Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Controlling Phytophthora ramorum (sudden oak death): Application to Southern Humboldt County

Creator:: McClung, H. Rose
Abstract:: Humboldt Redwoods State Park in southern Humboldt County, California is a coastal redwood forest, a highly unique and valued ecosystem. It has many social, cultural, ecological, and economic values, including recreational benefits, heritage and aesthetic values, high biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. However, Humboldt County is at risk of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , Dr. David Turner, Dr. Eric Jones, and Dr. David Shaw, for all their feedback and support. I’d also

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Case Study Examination of Programs Designed to Help Individuals and Communities through Fishery Disasters

Understanding invasive conifer seed structure and viability to inform treatment efforts

A Case Study of the Elk Creek Landscape Restoration Project

Finding a Reason to Run: Examining Women's Experiences with a Running Program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

The effects of procedural justice policies for the domestic violence courts in Recife, Brazil

The COVID-19 Hunger Cliff: A Narrative Policy Framework analysis of the ongoing fight over pandemic-era universal school lunch policies

Effects of Urban and Suburban Forest Fragmentation in Fairfield County, CT: A Survey of Invasive, Introduced, and Native Plants

A case study on the utility of multiple, light to moderate intensity silvicultural treatments to accomplish forest management objectives in southwest Oregon, USA

Muscle & money : determining the relationship between occupational physical demands and individual earning power

Management Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Controlling Phytophthora ramorum (sudden oak death): Application to Southern Humboldt County

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