Miami University, like many institutions, is subject to Title IX regulations which mandate a timely response to sexual assaults and public access to reporting data through the Clery Act. This publicly available data of reported campus sexual assaults (CSA) can and should inform improvements in CSA awareness and targeted prevention programs at Miami University. However, […]
B56: An Analysis of Ohio EPA TRI Sites and Their Proximity to School Zones
Toxic release inventory sites are regulated by the EPA to ensure proper disposal and adherence to regulations regarding hazardous materials. Over time, it has been observed that industries have been failing to comply with the regulations, particularly regarding proximity to at-risk communities. Through the collection of TRI site location, Ohio K-12 schools, census tracts, and […]
BI-02: Interpreting Anthropogenic Climate Change Action Through the Bible
With anthropogenic climate change remaining at the forefront of global debate, it is important to understand the influence on opinions of certain key demographics, such as those of Christians in the United States. In Christianity, there are conflicting doctrines – one suggesting humans’ dominion or ruling over nature and another suggesting humans are servants, stewards […]
A24: Evaluation of Sustainability within the Construction Industry in Cincinnati, OH
This research is an overview of the sustainability and wood waste management practices of the construction industry with a focus on Cincinnati, Ohio. Waste reduction at the source and wood recycling are solutions to overfilling landfills and wasting construction materials, while also providing a best practice example for sustainable management within the construction industry. Interviews […]
B03: Connecting Marginalized Communities to Amenities: Evaluating Lake Shore Drive Crossings on the South Side of Chicago
The South Side of Chicago has long been the site of systemic disinvestment and larger populations of color than both the broader city of Chicago and the Chicago metropolitan area. The South Side of the city is separated from the shore of Lake Michigan and its amenities by a substantial linear geographic barrier- Lake Shore […]
B36: Modeling Habitat Suitability for the Endangered Species, Equus Grevy (Grevy’s Zebra)
Species endangerment is a prominent, yet complex threat to our ecosystems because no two species are the same. Thus, a unique approach is required to effectively conserve each species. These approaches require a range of detailed information to ensure that conservation efforts are achievable without expending don’t cause inadvertent effects on the species health, relationships, […]
A19: Engaging People with Disabilities in Environmental Education
Environmental education (EE) is a subset of STEM education that focuses on the natural environment, cycles and processes within it, and often one’s place in nature. EE is often not given priority or even taught in schools which tends to result in EE available only through nature centers, parks, zoos, or other–mostly privately owned–facilities. This […]
A50: Planning for Equity and Affordability Amid Transit-Oriented Development
This project examined the impact of transit-oriented development (TOD) on affordability in adjacent neighborhoods. Despite its many environmental and economic benefits, TOD often contributes to gentrification in urban areas, which can result in decreased affordability in the community and displacement of original residents. This project examined four case study neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan […]
B12-P: Validating China’s Alleged Fire Emission Reduction
Agriculture is a key source of greenhouse gases, with arable and livestock farming accounting for 10-12% of global emissions of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). In China, many pollutants are released from crop residue burning in fields, resulting in serious pollution of ambient air. The results indicate that crop residue burning occurs in a seasonal pattern, […]
A10-T: Evaluating the Effectiveness of QR Codes in Environmental Education and Outreach
A new trend in environmental education is to include Quick Response (QR) codes on educational signage. A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by most smartphones which redirects users to online content. Utilizing QR codes in an educational setting may provide educators and students more interactive experiences as well as access […]