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Creator:: Lownsbery, Douglas S.
Abstract:: Recent reports at the state, national, and international level have called for increased earthquake and tsunami education to increase knowledge of the causes of these hazards, risks from these hazards, and preparedness measures to reduce risk and increase resilience to these hazards. One recommended approach to meet this need is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Frank, Graham S.
Abstract:: Early seral forests regenerating from stand-replacing disturbances provide unique habitat for many species in productive, temperate forest landscapes and contribute to supporting biodiversity. Population declines in some species associated with early seral forests have prompted concerns about the conservation of these habitats, particularly the characteristic structural and compositional complexity associated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Matthew G. Betts, Meg A. Krawchuk, Andrew J. Kroll, James W. Rivers, Mark E. Swanson

Creator:: D'Elia, Jesse
Abstract:: Reintroduction programs are increasingly being used to save animals from extinction and aid in their recovery. The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus), one of the most endangered birds in the world, is a remarkable example of how reintroduction programs can help rapidly increase a species' population numbers and range following a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Thanks also the other members of my committee—Dr. Matthew Betts, Dr. Clint Epps, Dr. Matthew Johnson

Creator:: Fengel, Carly V.
Abstract:: Taking long-term electrical measurements of a large number of neurons simultaneously is required for many modern neuroscience experiments. However, such experiments are currently limited by the shortcomings of traditional neurosensing technology. For example, there is a significant mechanical mismatch between rigid silicon probes and soft biological tissues. This mismatch can...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 90° for 60 s. On later samples the foil was treated PMMA-side facing down with oxygen plasma (50 W

Creator:: Schrautemeier, Timothy J.
Abstract:: Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) are important economically, ecologically, and culturally as an indigenous species in western Oregon. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) observed declines in black-tailed deer populations since the late 1980’s and attributes these declines to reduction in quality and availability of habitat, following the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members Dr. DeWaine H. Jackson, Dr. Matthew Betts and Dr. Clinton W. Epps for continual support and

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