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2023 Community Sentiment of Tourism : Annual Report

Creator:: Montgomery, Todd M.
Abstract:: Communities throughout the world have grappled with the positive and negative impacts of tourism for years. Oregon State University’s (OSU) Sustainable Tourism Lab was created in 2021 to support such global destinations and help them pursue a sustainable path – inclusive of economic, community, and environmental perspectives. Our first step...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Sixth Oregon climate assessment

Creator:: Fleishman, Erica and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Abstract:: Consistent with its charge under Oregon House Bill 3543, the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) conducts a biennial assessment of the state of climate change science, including biological, physical, and social science, as it relates to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on Oregon. This sixth Oregon...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2022 Oregon State University Student Textbooks and Course Materials Survey: Results and Findings

Creator:: Buck, Stefanie, Dello Stritto, Mary Ellen, and Aguiar, Naomi
Abstract:: The summary and findings of the 2022 OSU student textbook and course materials survey. This survey was run in March 2022 by the Open Education Resources Unit. It is a derivative of the Florida Virtual Libraries 2018 Student Textbook and COurse Materials survey. The survey inquires about student access to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Authentic Research through Collaborative Learning (ARC-Learn): Undergraduate Research Experiences in Data Rich Arctic Science

Creator:: Preston, Kimberley, Risien, Julie, and O'Connell, Kari
Abstract:: This report serves the formative evaluation of ARC-Learn. The goal of this document is to support the use of evidence to inform programmatic changes and improvements for year two of the program, during which time Cohort One will complete its second year and Cohort Two will complete its first year...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

BID partnership pulse check: Survey tool for monitoring partnership health

Creator:: Risien, Julie, Nilson, Robi, Storksdieck, Martin, and Hoke, Kelly
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Tillamook County : August 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Marion County : June 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Lane County : July 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Summative Evaluation: RCN-UBE: Building capacity for evidence-based undergraduate field experiences Undergraduate-Field Experiences Research Network (U-FERN)

Creator:: Davis, Cathlyn
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Linn County : July 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Coos County : May 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Curry County : May 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Wallowa County : April 2022

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Fleishman, Erica, and Bachelet, Dominique
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Summative Evaluation: UFERN Framework Professional Learning Community

Creator:: Davis, Cathlyn
Abstract:: The UFERN Framework Professional Learning Community project was funded as a supplement to the existing NSF-funded Undergraduate Field Experiences Research Network (UFERN), which sought to build a vibrant, supportive, and sustainable collaborative network that fostered effective undergraduate field experiences. The goals of the UFERN Framework Professional Learning Community (PLC) supplement...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Recreation Needs of Mountain Bikers at the Whiskey Run Trails in Bandon, Oregon: A Final Report from a 2021 Survey

Creator:: Munanura, Ian E., Parada, Javier A., Phillips, Miles, and Rosenberger, Randal
Abstract:: Objectives This project presents findings from a survey of 409 mountain bikers, including 257 bikers who have been to Whiskey Run and 152 who have not. The survey was conducted in the fall of 2021 by a research team from the College of Forestry at OSU led by Dr. Ian...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, in Oregon and Washington coastal Estuaries. Report for 2020 and 2021

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Royer, Cameron, Schooler, Shon, Fisher, Jennifer, Randall, Andrea, Buffington, Chelsey, Stote, Alex, and Akmajian, Adrianne
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. A strong year class arrived in the Davidson Current during the 1998 El Niño, but numbers decreased and remained below 1 per trap per day until the arrival of the 2015-2016 El...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

ScholarsArchive@OSU Repository Core Trust Seal Self-Assessment: 2022

Creator:: Boock, Michael, Key, Cara, Llebot, Clara, Mellinger, Margaret, and Van Tuyl, Steve
Abstract:: The authors completed and submitted this Core Trust Seal self-assessment for the ScholarsArchive@OSU institutional repository in August 2022. The repository was awarded CoreTrustSeal certification for trustworthy data repositories. This international certification is based on a set of requirements and best practices for repositories, including data description, infrastructure, interoperability, sustainability, and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Socioeconomic Impacts of Wave Energy Knowledge and Service Providers to Oregon : Research Summary Report

Creator:: Garrett, John, Thompson, Paul, and Conway, Flaxen
Abstract:: Wave energy research and development has been ongoing in Oregon for at least two decades. Substantial interest started in the early 2000’s, flattened in the 2010’s, and is on the rise again. The Oregon wave energy sector recently experienced several sizable developments in 2020 and 2021, making this a critical...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Mapping the OSU Undergraduate Experience: National Survey of Student Engagement

Creator:: Balasankar, Karthiyesan and Bernard, Alexandria
Abstract:: This report provides an overview of selected findings from the 2019 NSSE survey completed at OSU. It focuses on two particular subsets of the survey results: Engagement Indicators and High-Impact Practices. The report outlines the insights drawn from the survey to look at the undergraduate student experience at OSU.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Grounding Institutional Partnerships in Structures for Broader Impact Design: Summative Evaluation Report

Creator:: Hoke, Kelly and Risien, Julie
Abstract:: This report presents summative evaluation results for a National Science Foundation funded project entitled Grounding Institutional Partnerships in Structures for Broader Impacts Design (BID). The project represents a collaboration between five institutions: Institute for Learning Innovation, The STEM Research Center at Oregon State University, Scicenter, University of Washington-Bothell, and University...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

CALTRANS: Impact of the Use of Portland-Limestone Cement on Concrete Performance as Plain or Reinforced Material - Final Report

Creator:: Bharadwaj, Keshav, Chopperla, Kirshna Siva Teja, Choudhary, Antara, Glosser, Deborah, Ghantous, Rita Marie, Vasedevan, Gokul, Ideker, Jason H., Isgor, Burkan, Trejo, David, and Weiss, W. Jason
Abstract:: CALTRANS does not currently allow Portland-Limestone Cements (PLC) to replace Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in concrete. PLC has been proposed for consideration in CALTRANS specifications due to potential benefits in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This report outlines a comprehensive plan to provide both experimental and computational analysis results to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Paleoseismic Record of Peninsula Segment Earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault near San Francisco, CA and possible NSAF linkage to Cascadia

Creator:: Goldfinger, Chris
Abstract:: Lake Merced results have established the lake as a viable paleoseismic site on the northern San Francisco peninsula. The lake records ~ 2300 years of event beds, 17 in total. Prior to that the lake was open to the ocean and contains marine shells consistent with an estuarine environment. The...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Geotechnical Reconnaissance: The 28 September 2018 M7.5 Palu-Donggala, Indonesia Earthquake

Creator:: Mason, H. Benjamin, Gallant, Aaron P., Hutabarat, Daniel, Montgomery, Jack, Reed, A. Nicole, Wartman, Joseph, Irsyam, Masyhur, Prakoso, Widjojo, Djarwadi, Didiek, Harnanto, Dandung, Alatas, Idrus, Rahardjo, Paulus, Simatupang, Pintor, Kawanda, Aksan, and Hanifa, Rahma
Abstract:: The Mw7.5 Palu-Donggala earthquake occurred on 28 September 2018 at 6:02 PM local time, and was caused by strike-slip faulting along the north-south trending Palu-Koro fault that extends through Palu City and the Central Sulawesi region of Indonesia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports the epicenter was approximately 72...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2021 pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon

Creator:: Skinkis, Patricia A., Pscheidt, Jay W., Moretti, Marcelo L., Walton, Vaughn M., KC, Achala, and Kaiser, Clive
Abstract:: Learn the most effective techniques for controlling insects, weeds and disease on wine grapes in Oregon. This comprehensive publication for growers covers strategies for controlling powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot and spider mites, in addition to resources for organic growers. Easy-to-read tables list pesticide application rates and timing.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

River Restoration to Achieve a Stage 0 Condition: Summary of a Workshop Held November 5-6, 2020

Creator:: Behan, Jeff, Fetcho, K., Davis, R., and Gaines, L.
Abstract:: Restoration to achieve Stage 0 is a valley-scale, process-based (hydrologic, geologic and biological) approach that aims to reestablish stream depositional environments to maximize longitudinal, lateral, and vertical connectivity at base flows and facilitate development of dynamic, self-formed and self-sustaining wetland-stream complexes. The term Stage 0 originally described complex multi-channel conditions...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Xpod and GusT Processing Manual

Creator:: Warner, Sally J.
Abstract:: This manual gives step-by-step instructions for processing raw data measured by chipod and GusT turbulence sensors. These instruments are designed and manufactured by the Ocean Mixing Group in Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Proving Newman's CLT via Stein's Method

Creator:: Barbosa, Bruno, Jantai, Wasamon, Kovchegov, Yevgeniy, and Xu, Guochen
Abstract:: In this paper, we present a new proof of the Newman's CLT based on Stein's method under additional assumptions.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Early post-restoration recovery of tidal wetland structure and function at the Southern Flow Corridor project, Tillamook Bay, Oregon

Creator:: Janousek, Christopher, Bailey, Scott, van de Wetering, Stan, Brophy, Laura, Bridgham, Scott, Schultz, Matthew, and Tice-Lewis, Maxwell
Abstract:: A substantial fraction of estuarine tidal wetlands have been lost to development or other human uses in the Pacific Northwest since the 1800s. Wetland restoration, typically through tidal re-connection, can restore normal tidal hydrology to these areas and improve estuarine capacity to support ecosystem functions and services. Restoration may initiate...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fifth Oregon climate assessment

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan M., Fleishman, Erica, and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Abstract:: Consistent with its charge under Oregon House Bill 3543, the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) conducts a biennial assessment of the state of climate change science, including biological, physical, and social science, as it relates to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on Oregon. This fifth Oregon...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Promising practices and considerations for RCRV outreach and education

Creator:: Nolan, Hannah, Miller, Danielle, Crews, Tracy, and Conway, Flaxen
Abstract:: In 2013, NSF selected OSU as the lead institution to oversee the design and construction of three new Regional Class Research Vessels (RCRVs), a new class of research ship designed with advanced capabilities for next generation, interdisciplinary, oceanographic operations. The new RCRVs will increase efficiency and the ability to address...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Umatilla County : October 2020

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

PCSFN Science Board Report on Youth Sports

Creator:: Cardinal, Bradley J.
Abstract:: A healthy nation starts with healthy citizens, and participation in sports is one of the most powerful ways to promote healthy habits for a lifetime—not only for physical fitness but also for emotional wellbeing and social cohesion. The natural enthusiasm that children and adolescents (collectively referred to as “youth”) have...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

West Coast Perceptions of Wave Energy : a Survey of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia Residents

Creator:: Boudet, Hilary
Abstract:: North America’s West Coast represents some of the highest global potentials for wave energy output. We developed and conducted a survey of a sample of residents (N=2000) in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia matched on gender, age, race, and education to the general population. Respondents were asked how much...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Understanding faculty and student perceptions about reward and advancement : survey of four STEM departments at research intensive universities

Creator:: Risien, Julie and Cho, Holly
Abstract:: This report summarizes the results of a survey exploring four STEM departments that have engaged in meaningful reforms in academic systems of reward and advancement including promotion and tenure (P&T). The survey was administered as part of a study seeking to expose the strengths and challenges of reform efforts by...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Conveying Science through Art Professional Development Experience : Participant Takeaways and Recommendations for the Future

Creator:: O'Connell, Kari and Storksdieck, Martin
Abstract:: The STEM Research Center at Oregon State University was invited by Guerilla Science and Pratt Institute to evaluate the professional development experiences for two cohorts of science and art professionals. Each professional development experience consisted of a three-day workshop and field experience in August and September 2019. We used workshop...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2020 pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon

Creator:: Skinkis, Patricia A., Pscheidt, Jay W., Moretti, Marcelo L., Walton, Vaughn M., KC, Achala, and Kaiser, Clive
Abstract:: This guide is developed for use by managers of commercial vineyards in Oregon. It provides recommendations for chemicals, formulations and usage rates of products that are intended to prevent, manage and control vineyard diseases, insects, mites and weeds. When considering a pesticide, evaluate its efficacy and its impact on beneficial...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Lincoln County : February 2020

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Clatsop County : February 2020

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Baker County : February 2020

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Grant County : February 2020

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2020 pest management guide for tree fruits : Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Rogue Valley

Creator:: Thompson, Ashley, Hilton, Rick, Achala, KC, Moretti, Marcelo L., Pscheidt, Jay W., Wiman, Nik G., Adams, Chris, and Melathopoulos, Andony
Abstract:: This guide provides tree fruit growers with the latest information on pesticides and herbicides for fruit trees. People who grow apples, pears and cherries can learn application rates and recommendations for each stage of tree growth.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries in 2019

Creator:: Yamada, Sylvia Behrens, Schooler, Shon, Heller, Renee, Donaldson, Luke, Takacs, Graham T., Randall, Andrea, Buffington, Chelsey, and Akmajian, Adrianne
Abstract:: The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) has persisted in Oregon and Washington coastal estuaries since the late 1990s. After the arrival of a strong year class in 1998, significant recruitment to the populations occurred only in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Warm winter water temperatures,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Explorer At Large: Pilot Implementation in Ohio : Evaluation Report 2019-2020

Creator:: Preston, Kimberley, Riedinger, Kelly, and Storksdieck, Martin
Abstract:: Explorer At Large (XAL) is an education initiative designed to encourage students and their families to be curious and develop an identity as an explorer. XAL delivers a holistic ecosystem of learning opportunities that model curiosity and exploration skills and consists of the following four primary components: 1) freely distributed...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Wave Energy Converter Archetypes and Power Performance Representation

Creator:: May-Varas, Nicholas and Robertson, Bryson
Abstract:: There is a continuing and increasing need to develop renewable energy technologies that are efficient, cost-effective and produce usable forms of energy. Wave energy converters (WECs) have an opportunity to play a key and significant role in the integration of renewable energy technologies on a commercial scale. It is estimated...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2019 Evaluation of Online Presence and Pricing of Oregon Coast Tour Operators

Creator:: Phillips, Miles and Youngblood, Alec
Abstract:: This report describes results of the third year of an evaluation of the online presence and prices of companies on the Oregon coast that offer tours for kayaking, salmon fishing and whale watching. It also compares those 2019 results with findings from 2017 and 2018. Our aim was to see...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

PacWave Wave Resource Assessment

Creator:: Dunkle, Gabrielle, Robertson, Bryson, Garcia-Medina, Gabriel, and Yang, Zhaoqing
Abstract:: The Pacific Northwest of the United States is characterized by one of the greatest annual mean wave power resources in the world. As a result, the wave energy resource offshore of Oregon has been characterized, through hindcast models and physical buoy data, throughout the past decade. Over the past 8...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Global Wave Energy Testing Sites : Seafloor Bathymetry and Slope

Creator:: May-Varas, Nicholas and Robertson, Bryson
Abstract:: A review of global marine energy test sites and associated bathymetric conditions
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Tide gates : operation, fish passage and recommendations for their upgrade or removal

Creator:: Souder, Jon A. and Giannico, Guillermo
Abstract:: This document is intended for policymakers so they can make informed decisions about upgrading or removing tide gates in an effort to improve conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish and other animals and plants that inhabit estuaries. It has two main sections: The first includes an overview of the technical...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Impacts of COVID-19 on the Oregon seafood industry 2020

Creator:: Doerr, Angee, Doyle, Jamie, and Gladics, Amanda
Abstract:: Oregon Sea Grant conducted an electronic survey in spring 2020 (April 22 - June 1) to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on seafood harvesters, processors, retailers and integrated businesses. This document is a synopsis of the key findings from the survey.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The Evolution of Software Entropy in Open Source projects: An Empirical Study

Creator:: Mannan, Umme Ayda
Abstract:: Software entropy impacts the overall quality of software systems. High entropy hinders developers from understanding the purpose of a piece of code and can cause developers to make sub-optimal changes and introduce bugs. Researchers have used entropy scores to measure the naturalness of code. However, thus far, no one has...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Lost in plain sight : the evolution of Oregon's nearshore groundfish trawl fleet

Creator:: Sjostrom, Anja, Conway, Flaxen, Ciannelli, Lorenzo, and Wakefield, Waldo
Abstract:: The West Coast groundfish industry collapsed in 2000, but it recovered through the efforts of regulators, scientists and the fleet. Now it is working to rebuild the market and reconnect with a formerly active fishing ground along Oregon’s nearshore. In this report, we define nearshore as the shelf that extends...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Shelf life of wholewheat bread: effects of sourdough and sweeteners

Creator:: Ross, Andrew S., Kongraksawech, Teepakorn, Chen, Daisy, and Kunitomo, Kellen Ka'imipono Takeharu
Abstract:: Acidifying the dough had the largest impact on the mold-free shelf life in these versions of the approachable loaf. Breads made from microbially acidified doughs with 12% of the flour prefermented remained mold-free, on average, for six to nine days. Breads made from yeast-risen doughs had, on average, only five...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Classification of Native Vegetation of Oregon - 2019

Creator:: Kagan, James S., Brunner, Rachel L., and Christy, John A.
Abstract:: This classification is an update of the 2004 classification of native vegetation of Oregon by Kagan, Christy, Murray and Titus. As before, this classification lists the native plant associations known to occur in Oregon, and includes both successional and climax vegetation types that were part of the presettlement landscape of...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

How Oregon State University Programming Supports the Development of Agritourism Activities (Including Farm-Direct Sales) in Oregon

Creator:: Stewart, Mary and Comerford, Audrey
Abstract:: Oregon State University (OSU) faculty members have supported the success of agriculture producers and their businesses for more than 100 years. Through research, education and community engagement, OSU faculty have helped agriculture producers and value-added operators respond to threats and opportunities in a manner that has brought vitality and sustainability...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Integrating Science Needs with Advanced Seafloor Sensor Engineering to Provide Early Warning of Geohazards: Visioning Workshop and Roadmap for the Future

Creator:: Parrish, Christopher E., Mason, H. Benjamin, Trehu, Anne M., Hollinger, Geoffrey A., Selker, John S., and Zhang, Eugene
Abstract:: The workshop was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), OCE Division of Ocean Sciences (Award # 1817257). This report summarizes the key findings, outcomes, and recommendations of the workshop and serves as a draft of the comprehensive roadmap.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Cherry : 2019 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Moretti, Marcelo L.
Abstract:: A more recent revision exists. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hazelnut : 2019 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Moretti, Marcelo L.
Abstract:: Recommends pest management practices for hazelnut.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The Promise and Realities of the Use of Cyber Technologies for Promoting Research in Public STEM Museum Experiences

Creator:: Rowe, Shawn M., Sullivan, Kelly, Farley, Mark, East, Jenny, and Rowe, Susan Roberta Mello
Abstract:: Cyberlab at OSU Final Report.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2019 pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon

Creator:: Skinkis, Patricia A., Pscheidt, Jay W., Moretti, Marcelo L., Walton, Vaughn M., KC, Achala, and Kaiser, Clive
Abstract:: This publication reviews the growth stages of grapes. For each growth stage (or group of growth stages), the document lists the more effective pesticides used to control insects, weeds, and disease; their rates; and application timing for Oregon grape growers. It also covers the effectiveness of various fungicides for control...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Peach : 2019 pest management guide for Oregon

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Peachey, Ed
Abstract:: Recommends pest management for peach.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2019 pest management guide for tree fruits in the mid-Columbia area : Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon

Creator:: Thompson, Ashley, Hilton, Rick, KC, Achala, Pscheidt, Jay W., and Rendon, Dalila
Abstract:: Recommends pest management practices for tree fruits in the Mid-Columbia area.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Terra Cubes Design Final Technical Report: Design of a Modular Bioretention System for Nitrate, Phosphate and Herbicide Treatment

Creator:: Evans, Lucas, Larson, Lars, Debell, Thomas, and Dunstan, Nicholas
Abstract:: Plant nurseries comprise the largest agricultural sector in Oregon at nearly $1 billion per year. Even at this scale, individual nurseries and greenhouses do not have clear water quality standards set by the EPA. Watershed-level total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) have been set for excess nutrients and herbicides due to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Investigating the Impact of Curiosity Machine Classroom Implementation: Year 2 Study Findings

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, and Storksdieck, Martin
Abstract:: This report describes key findings from the classroom implementation study of the Curiosity Machine (CM) design challenges during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters at Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM (BOS) and Michelle Obama School of Technology and Arts (MOS) in Illinois. The study was designed to...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Taking Stock of Oregon STEM Hubs: Accomplishments and Challenges: An Evaluation Report Prepared for the Oregon Department of Education

Creator:: Staus, Nancy, Preston, Kimberley, Keys, Brianna, and Storksdieck, Martin
Abstract:: The main research goal for this study was to describe how continued investment into the Hubs is influencing local STEM communities; that is, how STEM Hubs have begun to create opportunities for partnerships, collaboration, connected programing, improved program development or delivery, or improved communication within and outside the STEM teaching...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Assessing the feasibility of a sea otter reintroduction to Oregon through a coupled natural-human lens

Creator:: Curran, Lorne S., Kone, Dominique V., and Wickizer, Benjamin J.
Abstract:: Sea otters fulfill a keystone role in several Northeastern Pacific nearshore ecosystems. However, their influence has been absent in Oregon coastal waters since their extirpation in the 19th and early 20th century. Interest has been growing for a translocation attempt to reintroduce sea otters to Oregon from one or more...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Date Created:: 2019

Predicting Conductivity Within a Resistive Unsteady MHD Channel

Creator:: Rajbhandari, Evan
Abstract:: The theory behind magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is utilized to present a 3-D solution to how the induced magnetic field changes with respect to time. Several MHD-based assump- tions are made to simplify the coupling of Maxwell’s equations with two constitutive laws and Ohm’s law. The velocity field is assumed to be...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Maritime Markets at PacWave Workshop Report

Creator:: Robertson, Bryson and Freeberg, Andrew
Abstract:: On July 9th, the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) and PacWave hosted national and international experts from government, academia and industry, and across maritime sectors, to explore future research and testing opportunities associated with the development of the PacWave testing facilities. This report summarizes the findings from the strategic break-out...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Tracking North Pacific Humpback Whales To Unravel Their Basin-Wide Movements

Creator:: Palacios, Daniel M., Mate, Bruce R., Baker, C. Scott, Hayslip, Craig E., Follett, Thomas M., Steel, Debbie, Lagerquist, Barbara A., Irvine, Ladd M., and Winsor, Martha H.
Abstract:: In 2014, Oregon State University (OSU) initiated a multi-year project to study humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrations in the North Pacific Ocean using satellite tracking technology in combination with genetic and photo-identification (photo-ID) analyses. The study is highly relevant to management, given the need for new information arising from the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

NOAA West Watch Evaluation: A Report of Findings to NOAA’s Western Regional Collaboration Team

Creator:: Mazur, Emily and Walker, Shelby
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to understand how NOAA West Watch's content is used, by whom, and how the process of delivering the tool might be improved.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

ScholarsArchive@OSU Repository Core Trust Seal Self Assessment: June 2019

Creator:: Boock, Michael, Key, Cara, Llebot, Clara, Mellinger, Margaret, and Van Tuyl, Steve
Abstract:: In Spring 2019, a library team was asked to conduct this Core Trust Seal self-assessment for the ScholarsArchive@OSU institutional repository in order to determine whether the repository could achieve certification as a trusted digital repository.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Fourth Oregon climate assessment report. State of climate science : 2019

Creator:: Mote, Philip W., Abatzoglou, John, Dello, Kathie D., Hegewisch, Katherine, Rupp, David E., and Oregon Climate Change Research Institute
Abstract:: This report, required by state law under HB3543, provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of science of climate change as it pertains to Oregon, covering the physical, biological, and social dimensions. The first chapter summarizes the current state of knowledge of physical changes in climate and hydrology, focusing on...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

The Influence of Expansive Additives on Early Age Shrinkage and Stress Development

Creator:: Wilson, Cameron, Ideker, Jason, and Weiss, W. Jason
Abstract:: The objective of this project was to investigate the performance of three different expansive additives on the hydration properties, volume change, and stress development of Portland cement pastes and concrete.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Tribal climate adaptation guidebook : version 1.0

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Chisholm Hatfield, Samantha, and Petersen, Alexander “Sascha”
Abstract:: This Guidebook follows a holistic approach to adaptation planning called community-driven climate resilience planning. Community-driven climate resilience planning is “the process by which residents of vulnerable and impacted communities define for themselves the complex climate challenges they face, and the climate solutions most relevant to their unique assets and threats.”...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Spec Kit 360: Learning Analytics

Creator:: Perry, Michael R. , Briney, Kristin A., Goben, Abigail, Asher, Andrew, Jones, Kyle M. L. , Robertshaw, M. Brooke, and Salo, Dorothea
Abstract:: This SPEC Kit examines current practices, policies, and ethical issues around libraries and learning analytics. It explore how ARL member institutions are navigating the balance between gathering and managing data in support of learning analytics initiatives and attending to the profession’s ethics commitments. To these ends, it seeks to answer...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Malheur County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Sherman County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Wheeler County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Wasco County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Gilliam County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnea
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Harney County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Hood River : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Future climate projections. Lake County : August 2018

Creator:: Dalton, Meghan, Rupp, David, and Hawkins, Linnia
Abstract:: A report to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Successful Models for Interdisciplinary Graduate Education in the U.S. : Report of the Taskforce on Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Programs

Creator:: Tyler, Brett M.
Abstract:: The Taskforce on Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Programs was given the mission to examine interdisciplinary graduate education programs at a range of institutions around the US, and to identify successful models that could inform the revitalization of interdisciplinary graduate education at Oregon State University. The taskforce examined programs at 29 universities...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Coastal Oregon Visitor Industry (Tourism) Workforce Needs Assessment 2018

Creator:: Phillips, Miles
Abstract:: This report provides summaries of the opinions of hotel/lodging and coastal visitor-industry representatives on issues and priorities related to workforce training and education. The results of this report should be helpful in prioritizing topics, formats, costs, and locations of visitor (tourism) industry workforce-training programs.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Industry Feedback : Opportunities for Autonomous Monitoring and Intervention in Marine Renewable Energy Arrays

Creator:: Lawrance, Nicholas and Hollinger, Geoffrey A.
Abstract:: Underwater monitoring and manipulation with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are active avenues of research in the Field Robotics Community. The purpose of this document is to briefly summarize some of the more promising research applications as well as provide information from four companies working in the area of marine renewable...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Attributional Style and Self-Reported High School and College Grade Point Average

Creator:: Bernieri, Frank, Fultz, Amber A., and Brown, Jill A.
Abstract:: The relationship between causal attributional styles and academic achievement was examined in a data set from a larger project investigating interpersonal sensitivity and emotional intelligence, the Beaver Interpersonal Sensitivity Project (Brown & Bernieri, 2017). Seligman’s (2002) Attributional Style Questionnaire was given to 150 participants who also reported their high school...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Cherry : 2018 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Moretti, Marcelo L.
Abstract:: Revised April 2018. A more recent revision exists. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Apple : 2018 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Peachey, Ed
Abstract:: Revised April 2018. Recommends pest management practices for apple.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Hazelnut : 2018 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Moretti, Marcelo L.
Abstract:: Recommends pest management practices for hazelnut.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Peach : 2018 pest management guide for Oregon

Creator:: Wiman, Nik G., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Peachey, Ed
Abstract:: Recommends pest management practices for peach.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Stakeholder Regional Meetings with Food Safety Inspection Service Leadership

Creator:: Gwin, Lauren, Thistlethwaite, Rebecca, and Hoefner, Ferd
Abstract:: Between October 2016 and October 2017, four regional meetings were held around the United States between small and very small meat processors, high-ranking USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) officials, and other local meat sector stakeholders and support organizations. The purpose of the meetings was for FSIS officials to tour...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
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2018 pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon

Creator:: Skinkis, Patricia A., Pscheidt, Jay W., Moretti, Marcelo L., Peachey, Ed, Walton, Vaughn M., KC, Achala, and Kaiser, Clive
Abstract:: This publication reviews the growth stages of grapes. For each growth stage (or group of growth stages), the document lists the more effective pesticides used to control insects, weeds, and disease, their rates, and application timing for Oregon grape growers. It also covers the effectiveness of various fungicides for control...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Blueberry : 2018 pest management guide for the Willamette Valley

Creator:: DeFrancesco, Joseph T., Pscheidt, Jay W., and Yang, Wei Qiang
Abstract:: Recommends pest management practices for blueberry.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Ecological Effects of Tide Gate Upgrade or Removal: A Literature Review and Knowledge Synthesis - Final report

Creator:: Giannico, Guillermo, Souder, Jon, Tomaro, Londi, and Behan, Jeff
Abstract:: This document reports on findings, conclusions and recommendations derived from scientific literature and knowledge regarding the effectiveness of tide gate removal or upgrade in improving conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish species, particularly salmonids, and other plant and animal species that utilize estuarine ecosystems. The project was commissioned by the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2018 pest management guide for tree fruits in the mid-Columbia area : Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon

Creator:: Castagnoli, Steve, Wiman, Nik G., Hilton, Rick, Pscheidt, Jay W., Rendon, Dalila, and Peachey, Ed
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this pest management guide is to provide fruit growers with up-to-date information on registered pesticide uses considered to be effective for controlling insect pests, mite pests, and diseases, when applied at the listed rates and timings. Pesticide use is one element of integrated pest management programs....
Resource Type:: Technical Report

2018 Evaluation of Pricing and Online Presence of Oregon Coast Tour Operators

Creator:: Phillips, Miles and Aridi, Rasha
Abstract:: This report is for companies along the Oregon Coast that provide guided kayaking, salmon fishing, and whale-watching tours. It aims to help them better understand the effectiveness of their online marketing and see how their prices compare to those of their competitors.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Collaborative Research: Grounding Institutional Partnerships in Structures for Broader Impact Design: Mid-Way Evaluation Report

Creator:: Hoke, Kelly and Risien, Julie
Abstract:: The purpose of this report is to provide a mid-way evaluation document. This report serves as a record of project status and a set of recommendations for consideration. It is intended to facilitate reflective and adaptive process so that the BID collaborative can renew the project plan and optimize project...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Landscape Overview of University Systems and People Supporting Scientists in their Public Engagement Efforts: Summary of Existing Recommendations and Evidence from the Field

Creator:: Risien, Julie and Nilson, Roberta
Abstract:: Scientists (and engineers) wishing to conduct public engagement do so in the context of established disciplinary norms and complex institutional systems that may support or limit their success. This report seeks to convey the known complexity, unique challenges, and opportunities for universities to better support for scientists in their public...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Landscape Overview of University Systems and People Supporting Scientists in their Public Engagement Efforts: Summary of Existing Recommendations and Evidence from the Field - Executive Summary

Creator:: Risien, Julie and Nilson, Roberta
Abstract:: Scientists (and engineers) wishing to conduct public engagement do so in the context of established disciplinary norms and complex institutional systems that may support or limit their success. The report seeks to convey the known complexity and unique challenges for universities to better support for scientists in their public engagement...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Explorer at Large: Pilot Implementation Study Report

Creator:: Bonebrake, Victoria, Riedinger, Kelly, and Storksdieck, Martin
Abstract:: With funding from the Bezos Family Foundation, Battelle, the Columbus Foundation, and the Harold C. Schott Foundation, Explorer at Large (XAL) partnered with the PAST Foundation and Oregon State University (OSU) for a pilot implementation of their videos and instructional materials in Central Ohio schools. XAL is a new initiative...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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