The OSCAR system on the Miami University Oxford campus is a relatively new automated composting system put into place in the Fall semester of 2023. To understand the impact that system has on campus composting initiatives, a survey was conducted to test Miami University students’ knowledge of composting systems on and off campus. For this […]
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 […]
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 […]
C14-T: Environmental Awareness Correlation with Grocery Shopping Habits
Industrial farming that features monoculture and intensive use of resources is an unsustainable practice supported by many large chain grocery stores. Consumers’ shopping decisions and options could indirectly change this unsustainable way of food production. This study investigates the shopping habits of members in the Oxford community and how they relate to sustainability. We asked: […]
A55-P: Southern Atlantic Open Water Analysis on Dissolved Oxygen Content
The purpose of this research is to contribute to and analyze new data on dissolved oxygen in the South Atlantic Ocean. With climate change and ocean temperatures rising, all oceans are predicted to continue to lose oxygen. This is a major environmental concern as oceans are vital ecosystems and their health is essential for a […]
A23-P: #ClimateChange and Social Media Activism
On April 1, 2021, a Tweet by @Breaking911 quoted information from The Washington Post about the Environmental Protection Agency, and the new Administrator Michael Reagan. The Tweet stated how Reagan will “fire all experts hired under the Trump administration” and “restore ‘science’ and ‘trust in the agency.’” Replies to this Tweet included comments such as […]
A44-P:Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America
Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America Central America is known for being one of the most culturally and environmentally diverse regions in the world. The area also serves as a home for many mangrove forests. These plants are invaluable as they provide countless economic and environmental benefits. However, mangroves also face a […]
C49-P: The Nature of Disaster: The Effects of Natural Disasters on Climate-Related Behavior Depends on Individuals and Political Beliefs
Sustainability psychology focuses on the determinants of pro-environmental behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. An important question is how emotions and morality lead to behavioral outcomes, as it provides insights on how to best promote pro-environmental behaviors. In this study, we focus on how exposure to awe-inducing stimuli and an individual’s moral ideology influences pro-environmental behavioral outcomes; […]
B87: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff: A Comparison of the Environmental and Global Health Impact of Agricultural Practices in Europe and the United States
This poster compares the environmental impacts of the agricultural system of the United States and European Union (E.U) member states. This research question was raised through an immersion experience in Luxembourg as part of the Global Health minor. I aim to challenge the anecdotal statements that Europe has less environmentally harmful agricultural practices compared to […]