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 […]
B61: Local Scale Use of Remote Sensing to Visually Predict Spatial Distribution of Oyster Mushrooms in Oxford, Ohio
My general research area is conservation ecology and mycology (study of mushrooms). My goal was to see if my predictors could be used in Oxford to estimate where we may have found oyster mushrooms in October of 2023 (genus Pleurotus) by comparing that to recorded observations from citizen science data. I used satellite imagery from […]
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 […]
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 […]