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Wildfire Severity Has a Minimal Influence on Pollen Diversity Used by Developing Mason Bees (Osmia lignaria) in Mixed Conifer Forest

Creator:: Bell, Nicole C. S.
Abstract:: Native bees are critically important organisms that support biodiversity and crop production via their pollination services. Wildfires in temperate conifer forests can increase bee abundance and flowering plant density due to increased light exposure, but little information is available regarding how wildfire severity influences provisioning to bee offspring, which is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Environmental Sciences (Honors Scholar

Interactive Science Learning Program for Elementary School Students at Beazell Memorial Forest in Philomath, OR

Creator:: Sweetkind, Reid Smith
Abstract:: The FOCUS (Forest, Organisms, Creeks yoU Study) field trip program was developed to provide elementary students in Benton County, Oregon with a hands-on, environmental education experience at Beazell Memorial Forest. Students participated in activities dedicated to specific habitats and organisms found at Beazell that built upon their learning at school....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Students at Beazell Memorial Forest in Philomath, OR Interactive Science Learning Program for

Innovating Feature Selection in Data Science

Creator:: Rubocki, Nikita
Abstract:: Data science is a rapidly growing industry permeating throughout every aspect of society. Everything collects data these days, and people use this data to find meaningful patterns leading to benefits ranging from more intuitive marketing to better cancer detection. However, increased data collection also leads to increased complexity, and data...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Computer Science (Honors Associate

The Art and Science of Woodturning : A Year in Exploration

Creator:: Andersen, Claudia C.
Abstract:: Woodturner, artist, and scientist, Claudia Andersen, describes various anatomical features of wood, from the differences between softwoods and hardwoods to the various types of spalting. Over the past year, they have learned and developed their skills in woodturning. In this project, they accompany one woodturned piece with a description of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: The Art and Science of Woodturning: A Year in Exploration

Creation of At This Point, an undergraduate-focused science podcast

Creator:: Puoci, Victor (Tori) M.
Abstract:: At This Point, an undergraduate-focused science podcast, works to expand the accessibility of science by exploring topics that, at this point, may seem too complex to understand. This thesis project describes the process of creating At This Point and demonstrates how the podcast fulfills the criteria of effective science communication....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: writer and professor of Environmental and Forest Biology, science writing meets people where they are

Peace literacy skills for better dialogue in science

Creator:: Anderson, Caleb
Abstract:: Each community of scientists brings with it a set of values. Many of the urgent problems facing our planet require interdisciplinary science teams, but these teams often hold values that conflict. The Toolbox Dialogue Initiative (TDI) offers templates and guidance designed to help interdisciplinary teams of scientists recognize and address...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Philosophy Honors Scholar

Interactive visualization of Douglas fir forest growth using 3-PG

Creator:: Thompson, Allison
Abstract:: Forests are important to Oregon for their beauty as well as economic value, and Douglas fir trees are among the most common and important in the state. Managing and monitoring Oregon’s forests is imperative to ensure they can remain healthy and productive. One tool that helps forest scientists to understand...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Interactive Visualization of Douglas Fir Forest

Mixed-Conifer Stands of the Deschutes National Forest : A Brief History

Creator:: Rogan, Claire C.
Abstract:: In an effort to qualify the historical management and its effects on current stand structure, historical records, literature of the inter-mountain West, and current observations were utilized to paint a picture of the Deschutes National Forest. Stand data were collected for the Deschutes during the summers of 2009 and 2010....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: OF Claire C. Rogan for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science presented on May 30, 2012

The United States Election System: How an Outdated Electoral Structure has led to Political Polarization in the United States

Creator:: Fitzharris, Jacob H.
Abstract:: Political Polarization in the United States is at a level higher today than at any point in the past few decades. Possible causes of this rise in polarization have been provided from various sources, including explanations such as mass media and income inequality. Through historical analysis and a wide literature...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Fitzharris for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Political Science and Psychology presented

Estimating the economic net returns of Oregon & Washington forests with regard to climate change

Creator:: Johnson, Zoe I.
Abstract:: Little work has been conducted regarding the net returns of forest lands. The Ricardian model is ripe with potential to estimate the effects of climate on net returns to forestry. Multiple linear regression allows each climate variable to measure its effect of net returns with the assumption of all other...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: of the requirements for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Agricultural

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Wildfire Severity Has a Minimal Influence on Pollen Diversity Used by Developing Mason Bees (Osmia lignaria) in Mixed Conifer Forest

Interactive Science Learning Program for Elementary School Students at Beazell Memorial Forest in Philomath, OR

Innovating Feature Selection in Data Science

The Art and Science of Woodturning : A Year in Exploration

Creation of At This Point, an undergraduate-focused science podcast

Peace literacy skills for better dialogue in science

Interactive visualization of Douglas fir forest growth using 3-PG

Mixed-Conifer Stands of the Deschutes National Forest : A Brief History

The United States Election System: How an Outdated Electoral Structure has led to Political Polarization in the United States

Estimating the economic net returns of Oregon & Washington forests with regard to climate change

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