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Coronavirus Narratives: Drawing Lessons for Effective Crisis Management

Creator:: Elmahdy, Maryam S.
Abstract:: Some critics claim that President Trump has downplayed the risks of coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic, describing it merely as flu at a time when other administrative officials in the CDC and HHS were warning of a very grave future with the virus and implored quick action. The...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: on November 24th, 2020 APPROVED: Brent S. Steel, Committee Chair Rorie

Economic Growth and CO2 emissions in Idaho: Energy, Technology, and Hidden Networks in the U.S. energy transition

Creator:: Guaita, Nahuel
Abstract:: This work examines the effects of economic growth and energy consumption on CO2 emissions in Idaho for the period between 1998-2020. An econometric analysis is used for this purpose. Additionally, this study uses the Kaya equation to measure the impact of the growth rate from Gross Domestic Product per capita,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: grateful for my great professors in this program, Starting with Brent Steel, Elizabeth Schroeder, and

Wind Energy Siting in Harney and Crook Counties, Oregon

Creator:: Bhattarai, Mukesh
Abstract:: Concerns over climate change and energy security have spurred governments worldwide to encourage the development of renewable energy. Although public attitudes and macro-politics, in general, show moderate to strong support for renewables- in particular, wind power- largely because of the economic and environmental benefits associated with it. However, local politics...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Brent S. Steel Concerns over climate change and energy security have spurred governments

California Energy Policy and Perceptions in the 21st Century

Creator:: Lindsey, Keenan
Abstract:: Rarely does an industry touch each citizen’s everyday life while simultaneously garnering such little public attention as the energy industry does. From the fuel powering our vehicles to the energy flowing into our homes powering our laptops, TV’s and lights the energy industry enables our modern lifestyles, but this is...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: U.S. West (2017) written by John C. Pierce and Brent S. Steel attempted to identify whether an

Wind Energy in Solano County

Creator:: Kelly, Anna C.
Abstract:: While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 22nd, 2015. Title: Wind Energy in Solano County. Abstract approved: Brent S. Steel

Exploring Roles for Scientists and Simulation Models in Collaborative, Science-Based Ecosystem Restoration

Creator:: Hughes, John
Abstract:: The U.S. Forest Service’s Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) seeks to encourage collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of forest landscapes. Many theorists note a tension between participatory approaches in governance and the certainty and control that science is said to offer. This research explores how collaboration and science are currently...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Brent Steel The U.S

Understanding Community Opposition to Industrial Scale Wind Farm Sitings and the Impacts of Federal Fast Track Initiatives in Southern California: A Case Study of the Tule and Ocotillo Wind Energy Facilities

Creator:: Allouzi, Yousef
Abstract:: As climate change forces energy policy to incorporate environmental impacts and fuel diversification into the traditional model of energy security, finding ways to site, develop, and deliver renewable energy has taken on increasing importance across the United States. With no consistent federal framework to implement these changes, much of the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , 2018 APPROVED: ____________________________________ Brent Steel

Looking for 'common ground' in genetically modified crops policy : an interview-based study

Creator:: Starr, Christopher D.
Abstract:: Over 90 percent of the soy, cotton, and corn sold in the United States are genetically modified crops (GM crops). However, there was a 209 percent growth in USDA certified organic food from 2005-2015, reflecting a growing interest in non-GMO food. The policy debate over GM crops takes place between...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Brent S. Steel Over 90

Combined Collaborative Governance Approaches: A Case Study of the Blackfoot Community Conservation Area in Western Montana

Creator:: Sigmon, Abigail M.
Abstract:: The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area (BCCA) was created in response to a degrading natural environment coupled with a weakening community. The BCCA is a community owned 5,609-acre forest located in the heart of the Blackfoot watershed in Western Montana. Fearful of development and the creation of subdivisions, landowners banded together,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Montana Abstract Approved: _________________________________________________________ Brent Steel

California Higher Education - Are the California Promise Programs Contributing to Student Success and more Diverse Institutions?

Creator:: Chifamba, Boniface
Abstract:: In 2011 the California State University (CSU) system’s overall four-year graduation rate was 16 percent, which is far below the national rate of 26 percent among similar institutions. In response to the low graduation rate, the California legislature passed 2 statutory bills meant to further expand access, while improving college...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 2 Brent S. Steel Chair Michelle Inderbitzen Committee Member Rican Vue Committee Member

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Coronavirus Narratives: Drawing Lessons for Effective Crisis Management

Economic Growth and CO2 emissions in Idaho: Energy, Technology, and Hidden Networks in the U.S. energy transition

Wind Energy Siting in Harney and Crook Counties, Oregon

California Energy Policy and Perceptions in the 21st Century

Wind Energy in Solano County

Exploring Roles for Scientists and Simulation Models in Collaborative, Science-Based Ecosystem Restoration

Understanding Community Opposition to Industrial Scale Wind Farm Sitings and the Impacts of Federal Fast Track Initiatives in Southern California: A Case Study of the Tule and Ocotillo Wind Energy Facilities

Looking for 'common ground' in genetically modified crops policy : an interview-based study

Combined Collaborative Governance Approaches: A Case Study of the Blackfoot Community Conservation Area in Western Montana

California Higher Education - Are the California Promise Programs Contributing to Student Success and more Diverse Institutions?

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