[{"id":6004,"date":"2026-07-22T15:04:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/?page_id=6004"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:48:48","slug":"abstracts-year-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/senior-projects\/abstracts-year-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Abstracts Year: 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul id=\"TOC\">\n<li><strong>Allen, Mary:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Allen\">Road Salt Effects on Freshwater Ecosystems in the Northeastern United States<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bilquin, Margaret:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Bilquin\">Instagram vs. Reality: A Social Media Analysis of #Vanlife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bobyak, Seth: <\/strong><a href=\"#Bobyak\">Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring and Management Plan for Allegheny College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordean, Georgia:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Bordean\">Quantum Mechanics in Climate Science: An In-Depth Review of its Incorporation in Analyzing Climate Change and the Quantum Behaviors of Carbon Dioxide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Burtnett, Bryce:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Burtnett\">The Banana Plantation Project in Costa Rica: Uncovering Social Realities through Postcolonial Ecocriticism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Castle, Chloe:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Castle\">Psychological Distance, Emotion Regulation, Affect, and Action Intentions in Response to Climate Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caylor, Alton<\/strong>: <a href=\"#Caylor\">BaSCOT: Battery and Solar Capacity Optimization Tool Using OR-Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarvit, Emily:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Clarvit\">The Impact of Spatial Resolution on Land Cover Mapping: A Small Watershed Case Study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clay, Tianna: <\/strong><a href=\"#Clay\">Global BIPOC Climate Activism vs. Mainstream Environmentalism: A Case Study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Collins, Megan<\/strong>: <a href=\"#Collins\">The Plight of Poecilotheria: Promoting Positive Attitudes Towards Tarantulas Through Wildlife Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Davidson, Natalie<\/strong>: <a href=\"#Davidson\">Climate Change Displacement and International Policy: How could the current framework for conflict refugees be applied to people displaced by climate change?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deubell, Colin:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Deubell\">Just How Green Are the Green Boxes? A Deeper Look into the Environmental Factors Of The Green Boxes and the Compostable Containers.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>DiPofi, Kyle:<\/strong> <a href=\"#DiPofi\">Making Your Own Way: A Personal Public-Transit Narrative in the Story of the Climate Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Esser, Katherine:<\/strong><a href=\"#Esser\"> The Faerie Plague: An Environmental Faerie Tale About Chytridiomycosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ferguson, Shannon: <\/strong><a href=\"#Ferguson\">Minimizing Losses in Flexible Luminescent Solar Concentrators Doped in Lumogen Red 305 Dye Using an Integrating Sphere<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flynn, Colleen:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Flynn\">The Role of TikTok in Environmental Justice Activism: A Closer Look into the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forsha, Robin: <\/strong><a href=\"#Forsha\">Robin\u2019s Ribbiting Wetland Wonders: Blogging for Environmental Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gilmore, Lucas:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Gilmore\">Determining the Most Suitable Sites for Large Scale Ground Mount Solar Arrays in Tompkins County, NY Using GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heasley, Matthew:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Heasley\">The Design of a Green Space for the Improvement of Mental Wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hemmelgarn, Grace:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Hemmelgarn\">Juvenile drift of round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) in the French Creek watershed as a means of range expansion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Holder, Julia:<\/strong><a href=\"#Holder\"> More Valuable than You Think &#8211; Exploring My Relationship to Wildlife through Roadkill Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeker, Elizabeth:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Jeker\">Determining red eft (Notophthalmus viridescens) and red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) populations in wooded areas of Robertson Athletic Complex, Allegheny College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kozalla, Bailey: <\/strong><a href=\"#Kozalla\">Mind the Gap: A methods comparison in quantifying forest canopy gaps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kresse, Megan:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Kresse\">Suitability Analysis for Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Hive Sites on Ernst Conservation Seeds Property, Northwestern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Krzys, Isabelle:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Krzys\">Analyzing the Portrayal of Sharks in Cartoons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lisle, Natalie:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Lisle\">Qualitative Analysis of Commenter Attitudes in a Tik Tok Featuring Human and Captive Tiger Interaction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Manning, Ian:<\/strong><a href=\"#Manning\">Investigating the Feasibility of Recycled Thermoplastic use for Luminescent Solar Concentrator Waveguides\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mastalerz, Conner: <\/strong><a href=\"#Mastalerz\">The Smarter the Angler, the Greener the Angler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>McRae, Sebastian:<\/strong> <a href=\"#McRae\">Agroforestry in temperate climate commercial agriculture: Insights from New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mendoza, Luis:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Mendoza\">You look sew good: The feasibility of upcycling as an alternative to textile waste<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meyer, Logan:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Meyer\">The Trail Structure of Robertson Athletic Complex, Allegheny College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mickley, Bradley:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Mickley\">Analysis of Crayfish Populations Above and Below Woodcock Dam in Crawford County, PA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mineweaser, Payton: <\/strong><a href=\"#Mineweaser\">How does BTS promote the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Muschweck, Meredith: <\/strong><a href=\"#Muschweck\">Winter Diet Analysis of the North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) in Northwestern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nablo, Mariah: <\/strong><a href=\"#Nablo\">Coltan As Kryptonite<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pastorius, Joseph:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Pastorius\">Designing a Residential PV Installation for a Local Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Petula, Ryan<\/strong>: <a href=\"#Petula\">Redesigning the Waste Receptacles Around the Mullen Arena<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Russo, Lizzy:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Russo\">Queering Conservation: How the LGBTQ+ Community Can Enhance Wildlife Conservation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabol, Alana: <\/strong><a href=\"#Sabol\">The Value of Community Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Schultz, Thomas:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Schultz\">Terrestrial Species Richness within Select French Creek Valley Conservancy Properties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sherman, Madison:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Sherman\">Women in Streams, a Short Documentary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spiker, Oscar<\/strong>: <a href=\"#Spiker\">Using What You Have To Make What You Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Steele, Johanna: <\/strong><a href=\"#Steele\">Beginning is the Ultimate Betrayal- Exploring Mental Health Through Climate Overwhelm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Studer, Danielle: <\/strong><a href=\"#Studer\">Brook Trout Habitat Connectivity Analysis in the Allegheny River Watershed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swing, Megan: <\/strong><a href=\"#Swing\">What\u2019s brewing in Costa Rica? An Examination of the Sustainability of Organic Coffee Certification in Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tarvin, Molly:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Tarvin\">The World Beyond The Wall: Writing Climate Fiction to Inspire Climate Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thompson, Kaitlyn: <\/strong><a href=\"#Thompson\">Management plan for control of Rosa multiflora inhabiting Cussewago Island property of FCVC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Walker, William II:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Walker\">Novum Aevum: Depicting the Climate Crisis Through Narrative Musical Compositions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Weighart, Tim: <\/strong><a href=\"#Weighart\">In Pursuit of Perfection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Williams, Hannah:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Williams\">Nutrition as a Prevention Method to Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children between 0-71 months old in Rural Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilson, Emily:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Wilson\">Trashing the Trash: A Study of Recycling Contamination at Allegheny College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Winchell, Lynnsey:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Winchell\">Rural Perceptions: Understanding the Causation of a Hindered Relationship between Rural Farmers in North East Ohio and the Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter, Sydney:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#Winter\">Exploring how genetic variations in round gobies, Neogobius melanostomus, compare to populations within their native ranges and contribute to their success in Pennsylvanian waters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Woodfill, Ethan:<\/strong> <a href=\"#Woodfill\">Taking a Moderate Approach to Sustainability Discourse: A Case Study in Framing Green Energy Policy in Illinois and Wisconsin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Allen, Mary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54745\">Road Salt Effects on Freshwater Ecosystems in the Northeastern United States<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This study investigates the effects of road salt applied to roads near a body of water on freshwater ecosystems, specifically in the headwater streams that feed into French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The sodium levels were observed through water sample collections from ten total different points throughout two different bodies of water, Gravel Run and Cussewago Creek in October 2021, January 2022, and February 2022. Gravel Run feeds into French Creek from the east, and Cussewago Creek feeds into French Creek from the west. The collection sites were recorded from upstream to downstream, anticipating that the samples collected more downstream would have lower sodium levels due to the potential for dilution as the water is carried further downstream. The resulting control sodium levels proved to be relatively low, averaging about 3.6 ppm. The sodium levels that were collected after salt was heavily applied to the roads indicated that at almost all of the collection sites, there was an increase in the sodium level, indicating a higher salt presence. The samples taken during winter time averaged a sodium level of 4.9 ppm. The final round of samples, collected after heavy rainfall, indicated an average of 5.3 ppm of sodium. There was a general upward trend in the levels of sodium levels across the three collection months, indicating that the presence of road salt on roads parallels an increase in the sodium levels in the nearby waterways. The resulting sodium levels at various points down the creeks indicated that sites close to roads (relative to sites further away or downstream from these sites) indicated higher levels of sodium, or a higher presence of road salt or potential for road salt to affect the water chemistry in these locations. The implications of the high presence of road salt and similar sodium content has the ability to alter ecosystems and create an environment not suitable for native organisms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Bilquin, Margaret<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54889\">Instagram vs. Reality: A Social Media Analysis of #Vanlife<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>During the Covid-19 Pandemic social media use was at an all time high. Vanlife is an activity that produced interesting content and was also able to be done remotely. The use of the #vanlife was at an all time high as beautiful nature scenes and completely custom renovated vans began filling social media users feeds. What once was a simple term referring to someone who lived in a van, #vanlife began to represent so much more. In order to determine themes present in the #vanlife movement, a social media analysis was conducted to critique the environmental tones present within the #vanlife movement. The analysis found that posts labeled with the #vanlife on Instagram shared more than just one hashtag with the same themes weaving in and out of the posts analyzed. While vanlife as a basic idea may be sustainable, the version of vanlife represented by #vanlife is not a sustainable movement that people should seek out if trying to limit their environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Bobyak, Seth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54903\">The Banana Plantation Project in Costa Rica: Uncovering Social Realities through Postcolonial Ecocriticism<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:\u00a0<\/strong>An invasive plant hopping insect from East Asia, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has spread throughout the eastern United States and is moving west since its introduction to the Berks County region of eastern Pennsylvania. The damage this pest creates in large groups is very high, and has the ability to spread across many parts of the world. Crucial industries like agriculture and manufacturing are affected, costing nations hundreds of millions of dollars each year. This occurs in different ways throughout the Spotted Lanternfly lifecycle, ranging from egg laying to mass tree sa consumption, to even negatively impacting endemic plant and animal species. My study looked at different SLF(Spotted Lanternfly) management plans, other invasive species monitoring plans, and Spotted Lanternfly movement\/breeding patterns to find which methods are most effective in preventing the spread as well as mitigating damage at Allegheny College. The campus was evaluated to determine areas most at risk to invasion, and the methods of treatment should an infestation occur. The goal of this work is for any current or future person who is in any way involved on campus to be able to locate, identify, and potentially deal with any Spotted Lanternfly-related issue that may happen in the near future. The end result was the Carr Hall garden and the Ravine Hall treeline were identified as \u201cpriority landscapes\u201d, meaning not only are they most at risk of Spotted Lanternfly infestation, but their impact on Allegheny College\u2019s campus is the largest should it become infested in comparison to other campus locations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Bordean, Georgia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54758\">Quantum Mechanics in Climate Science: An In-Depth Review of its Incorporation in Analyzing Climate Change and the Quantum Behaviors of Carbon Dioxide<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Physics<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>The identification of effectual climate shifts and their causes are not uncommonly known through biological and chemical analyses (such as examining the effects of climate change on wildlife or studying the basic composition of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere). However, one of the most accurate approaches in attempting to begin to understand and resolve the climate crisis involves an area of study rarely associated with climate change or other environmental problems. Quantum mechanics involves one of the most essential theories in physics that provides an in-depth understanding of the smallest to scale physical properties of nature, such as atoms and subatomic particles. It is an incredibly theoretical and elaborate field that disproves nature is physically as simple as classical physics initially represented it to be. How can such a distinct subject be correlated so perfectly to climate science? Through multiple analyses and detailed research, we can come to a conclusion regarding this connection (Ghil &amp; Lucarini, 2020).<\/p>\n<div class=\"row ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-100 col metadata-cell ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-100 col metadata-cell ng-star-inserted\"><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Burtnett, Bryce<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54771\">The Banana Plantation Project in Costa Rica: Uncovering Social Realities through Postcolonial Ecocriticism<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Spanish<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Banana plantations in Costa Rica function as spaces that sustain neocolonial processes, simultaneously harming plantation workers, communities that surround plantations, and the environment. Their presence is rooted in the relentless occupation of transnational corporations, which most notably include the long-time occupation of the United Fruit Company. Additionally, banana transnational corporations that have spawned from the United Fruit Company continue to perpetuate devastating hegemonic control over Costa Ricans today, such as Chiquita Brands. However, the academic literature discussing the occupation of these transnational corporations in Costa Rica focus on historical overviews or political interventions. Missing from these discourses is a recognition of social histories that have been applied to other plantation societies in Latin America. As such, shifting attention to other forms of texts can illuminate the human condition in relation to the impacts of transnational banana corporations. Both literary fiction and nonliterary texts can provide valuable insights to uncover social realities in Costa Rica, both in historical and contemporary contexts. This paper draws upon Joaqu\u00edn Guti\u00e9rrez\u2019s novel, Mur\u00e1monos, Federico, as well as nonliterary texts, such as news articles, interviews, and testimonies that discuss plantation workers and vulnerable communities that surround plantations. In analyzing these texts through the theoretical framework of postcolonial ecocriticism, attitudes regarding foreign influence and socially constructed hierarchies that amplify dangerous neocolonial processes become evident. These exist in conjunction with the environmental degradation and harm against humans that banana plantations maintain. In uncovering and centering how the human condition is impacted by transnational banana corporations, reparative modes of praxis can be administered that can improve workers\u2019 rights, human health, and the environmental condition in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Castle, Chloe<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54849\">Psychological Distance, Emotion Regulation, Affect, and Action Intentions in Response to Climate Change<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Psychology<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Climate change is a threat to the planet as well as people\u2019s physical and mental health. When confronted with the effects of climate change, people must emotionally regulate their feelings or face negative affect such as guilt for their own contributions, fear, and nervousness about the future. Emotional regulation strategies such as distancing, self-change, and repairing damage may be employed. Additionally, people may intend to participate in actions that aim to face the uncertainty of climate change. Psychological distance influences risk perception, which, in turn, is predicted to influence how emotional regulation is executed, and which feelings people experience in response. 140 participants residing in the United States were randomly assigned to either a distant or near condition. In the near condition, participants were asked to look at images of and read about the Minnesota Greenwood Fire and how forest fires are influenced by climate change. The distant condition read about the 2021 Greece wildfires. Participants then completed the Inclusion of Others in Self Scale, PANAS, Emotional Regulation Questions, and a survey about their action intentions. It was predicted that negative affect and action intentions would be greater in the near condition, and emotional regulation strategies would differ between the two conditions. The results did not support these hypotheses. Understanding the relationship between these variables may help us to understand climate inaction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Caylor, Alton<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54811\">BaSCOT: Battery and Solar Capacity Optimization Tool Using OR-Tools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>As extreme weather conditions worsen due to climate change, resiliency is becoming an increasingly attractive feature of energy systems. Basic implementation of renewable energy sources such as solar panels causes power production to become more intermittent, resulting in lower resiliency. Battery storage can help to alleviate this problem, but sizing an appropriate solar energy and battery storage system is difficult due to the complexity of the factors involved. Linear programming and mixed-integer linear programming can be used to optimize solar energy and battery storage, but current tools such as REopt do not offer enough flexibility for users to adjust the function of the program. The objective of this project was to develop a tool that is more flexible than existing options, allowing for applications in a wider variety of renewable energy projects. BaSCOT is a tool developed for this project that takes local solar and energy data, and designs systems resilient to 24-hour periods of power failure, optimized for cost savings. In addition to information on the sizes and costs for solar and battery installation, the program also produces several graphics detailing specific information about the 24-hour outage period and the lifetime savings of the system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Clarvit, Emily<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54777\">The Impact of Spatial Resolution on Land Cover Mapping: A Small Watershed Case Study<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Terrestrial remote sensing, the contactless recording of electromagnetic radiation via film or sensors mounted on airborne or spaceborne platforms, can be used in the creation of land cover data. Image classification is the process of assigning meaning to raw spectral data by identifying different features and separating them into informational classes. In this study, supervised, object-based classification was utilized to create fine resolution land cover data for a subset of small watersheds in northwestern Pennsylvania. This land cover data was compared to data obtained from the National Land Cover Database, which has a much coarser resolution, in order to examine differences between the two, determine where potential misclassifications occur, and assess which method is a more accurate and efficient option. Error matrices were utilized to verify the accuracy of each image classification, resulting in an average accuracy of 96.6%. The differences in the percentage of natural cover, agriculture, and developed land in the classified images and the National Land Cover Database were calculated and averaged, with the largest differences occurring in the developed category. Overlay analysis was utilized to further examine how much the two data sources differed. Only 14.5% of the pixels classified as developed by the National Land Cover Database received the same classification in the classified images, with 80% receiving a different classification. This tendency of the National Land Cover Database to overrepresent developed land could influence decision making in various studies that rely on having accurate land cover data. Although additional effort is required, image classification may represent a more accurate method of obtaining land cover data for use in large-scale watershed analysis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Clay, Tianna<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54781\">Global BIPOC Climate Activism vs. Mainstream Environmentalism: A Case Study<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This project draws attention to the shortcomings of mainstream environmental movements. Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) youth climate activists throughout the globe, especially those coming from majority-world countries, are all too often ignored and discredited for their contributions to environmentalism by mainstream environmental movements, along with media and academic institutions that partake in environmental discourse. The fact that many of these BIPOC climate activists are also experiencing the climate crisis more quickly and severely than those from relatively white, wealthy, and Western countries shows the risk(s) and violence that can be tied to erasure, oppression, and marginalization. As a result of various forms of globalized systemic oppression, white activists (particularly those from wealthier, industrialized countries), receive more attention, credit, and coverage relative to the climate work they are doing compared to other climate activists that are working out of majority-world countries and small-island communities. White voices from wealthy countries are given precedence over those of global BIPOC climate activists, and so are their contributions and concerns relative to climate change discourse and decision making. These omissions result in the deliberate erasure of environmentalists who do not readily conform to mainstream ideas surrounding environmentalism that are rooted in globalized forms of white supremacy. This project employs a case-study approach to examine the implications of these shortcomings, paired with an analysis of the strategies being utilized by climate activists and groups in various parts of the world to combat these oppressive systems today. These case studies can be used by climate activists across the globe who are working to uphold climate justice within their own communities in their battle against oppressive institutions and corporations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Collins, Megan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54936\">The Plight of Poecilotheria: Promoting Positive Attitudes Towards Tarantulas Through Wildlife Education<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Due to bias against arachnids and a lack of general public knowledge surrounding tarantulas, many people are fearful of these animals and hold various misconceptions about them. This lack of appreciation and awareness prevents endangered tarantulas, such as those of the Poecilotheria genus, from receiving the conservation efforts and protection that their wild populations so desperately need. Past studies have shown that, through exposure and effective environmental education, people are able to become more comfortable with arachnids due to a better understanding of their behavior. This study aimed to determine successful aspects of wildlife education and incorporate them into a lesson plan that was then tested on Allegheny College students. Through review of scientific literature and established programs, building empathy and the use of ambassador animals were identified as the two most crucial components for facilitating a lasting connection between the target species and participants. This influenced the implementation of live specimens, interactive molts, and a presentation on tarantula anatomy and behavior in the lesson plan. A presentation on the threats faced by Poecilotheria was also included in order to raise awareness and promote positive attitudes surrounding their conservation. A total of 32 students attended the three hour-long programs and were asked to take a survey on their experience. Based on these results, it was found that, regardless of their initial feelings, 90.6% (N= 29) of participants left the program with a positive attitude towards tarantulas, and 100% (N= 32) left the program feeling that conservation of endangered tarantula species should be more prioritized. Although these responses indicate that the lesson plan was successful in improving people\u2019s attitudes, further research should be done with other age groups and a greater sample size.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Davidson, Natalie<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54865\">Climate Change Displacement and International Policy: How could the current framework for conflict refugees be applied to people displaced by climate change?<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Political Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The impact of climate change on our environment is expected to cause people to lose their homes and livelihood across the globe. In international law today there are no binding protections for people who flee the indirect and direct impacts of climate change. This paper will examine the future of displaced people as expected under the protection provided by the 1951 Refugee Convention. Using two case studies to examine how the current protection is used and how it might apply to those who might be displaced in the future, this paper hopes to find a pathway for the growing number of people displaced. The first case study is on El Salvador during its civil war from the 1970s to the 1990s, which led to thousands of people fleeing in search of refuge. Then Kiribati, an island in the Pacific Ocean experienced the impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise, erosion, land degradation, loss of ecosystems, and frequent natural disasters. The impact of climate change has the potential to cause millions of people to experience disruptions of movement and the international community needs to determine the proper measures are in place for the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Deubell, Colin<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54825\">Just How Green Are the Green Boxes? A Deeper Look into the Environmental Factors Of The Green Boxes and the Compostable Containers.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>N\/A.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">DiPofi, Kyle<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54971\">Making Your Own Way: A Personal Public-Transit Narrative in the Story of the Climate Crisis<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the global transportation sector is one of the most widely recognized and impactful ways of minimizing the effects of human-induced climate change. Promoting and enhancing intercity public-transit options, namely trains and buses, can provide some of the greatest climate benefits and GHG reductions when comparing ways to reorganize nation-scale transportation systems. However, the United States lags behind many nations when it comes to the adoption of these climate-smart solutions due to political and economic opposition and ingrained cultural biases. This story seeks to provide an alternative framework for examining the current transportation system in the United States that encourages its readers to engage in socio-political action to improve intercity public transportation in the United States by following and detailing the joys and hardships of a journey made in the United States entirely by bus and train. This story is told as a creative nonfiction piece in order to increase relatability between the author and the reader, and to engender a deeper and more personal investment by the reader in the subject matter. My hope is that my reader\u2019s not only enjoy reading the fruits of my travel, but that they better understand the necessity of fundamental transport reform. By equipping my readers with significant amounts of relevant information and talking points, as well as first hand accounts of the current on-the-ground situation, I prepare them to engage with cultural and political dialogues that can affect real climate progress.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Esser, Katherine<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54848\">The Faerie Plague: An Environmental Faerie Tale About Chytridiomycosis<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> English &amp; Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Amphibians are an incredible group of organisms but are sadly facing population declines due to a common disease. The fungal disease chytridiomycosis affects about a third of all amphibian species and threatens them with extinction. Discovered in the late 1990s, chytridiomycosis continues to present a major obstacle for those who wish to preserve amphibian species. This paper describes the issue posed by chytridiomycosis and discusses the writing of a fictional story in the genres of science fiction\/ fantasy focusing on an imagined amphibious humanoid species suffering from chytridiomycosis. This written narrative, of which four chapters were completed, portrays the environmental issue of chytridiomycosis in a manner that is educational with the goal of evoking an emotional reaction in readers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Ferguson, Shannon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54820\">Minimizing Losses in Flexible Luminescent Solar Concentrators Doped in Lumogen Red 305 Dye Using an Integrating Sphere<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Physics<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSC) are made of a fluorescent organic dye embedded in translucent material where light can pass through. The fluorescent dye Lumogen Red 305 is used to harvest more light in a waveguide to concentrate on a photovoltaic cell to increase power output. Using LSCs raises the efficiency of a photovoltaic device, making them a more flexible and cost-effective option. They are especially ideal in agricultural settings where they can act as a greenhouse roof and still provide power. LSCs experience many light losses and understanding where these losses occur can help to improve LSCs. To understand how light interacts with an LSC, an integrating sphere with a green laser at 532 nm is used. Escape cone losses, non-unity quantum, and internal optic efficiency are determined in this study from spectroscopy data created with Ocean View Software. Flexible disc-shaped LSCs in both Top-Mounted and Bottom-Mounted solar cell designs absorb 99% of the incident light. From the light that is absorbed, over half of the light is lost from escape cones and not concentrated on where a solar cell would be mounted.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Flynn, Colleen<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54755\">The Role of TikTok in Environmental Justice Activism: A Closer Look into the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This study examines the role of TikTok in spreading awareness on environmental justice issues such as the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis. The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis is a major event that was officially declared in 2015. The water in Flint, Michigan was contaminated with lead when the city switched water sources without the proper corrosive control. As a result, residents of Flint were poisoned with lead. Lead poisoning disproportionately affects children, and since the crisis was covered up by government officials, the lives of an entire generation will permanently be altered by the event. This study looks at the social media platform TikTok in order to visualize the attitudes and feelings of Flint, Michigan residents. It also analyzes how residents are sharing information about what happened during the first five years of the crisis. This study also examines the role of TikTok in the aiding of informing younger generations on environmental justice issues. After analyzing twenty seven TikToks, it was concluded that the water crisis is still ongoing, and that TikTok is becoming a useful platform for activists surrounding the Flint Water Crisis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Forsha, Robin<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54969\">Robin\u2019s Ribbiting Wetland Wonders: Blogging for Environmental Education<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Environmental education can increase environmental awareness and appreciation, which can lead to environmental action that aids in the conservation of ecosystems such as wetlands that provide many valuable ecosystem services. However, human activities, particularly those that cause habitat loss or degradation, threaten wetlands. Wetlands along with schools and organizations that work toward environmental education would all benefit from a blog that teaches students about wetlands and encourages them to take environmental action. I created an educational wetland blog that used descriptive writing, pictures, and videos to foster an interest in wetlands among high school students; educate students about the organisms, ecology, value of and threats to wetlands; and ultimately recommend some form of environmental action that will benefit wetlands. I utilized techniques for blogging for environmental education and inspiring environmental action following a review of current environmental blogs. I made 16 weekly blog posts throughout the Fall 2021 semester that made use of my observations at a small wetland and scientific resources. This wetland blog was intended to enhance environmental education by imparting enjoyment, interest, and knowledge to readers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Gilmore, Lucas<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54808\">Determining the Most Suitable Sites for Large Scale Ground Mount Solar Arrays in Tompkins County, NY Using GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Climate change is a global danger that must be addressed through reducing carbon emissions. Many global initiatives have been created through groups like the United Nations, but these have had limited impact as seen in the United Nations climate reports. Local governments have been more successful in passing and implementing green policy that seeks to decarbonize their region. In Tompkins County New York, the city of Ithaca has passed a green new deal which seeks to use renewable energy as part of the decarbonization initiative. Geographic information systems combined with multi-criteria evaluation techniques are a common and successful method for determining ideal locations for renewable energy facilities to be built. This study uses GIS-based multi-criteria evaluation practices, combined with fuzzy set theory, in order to determine the most suitable locations in Tompkins county for the construction of large scale ground mounted solar arrays of approximately 10 acres in size. The fuzzy set model uses multiple economic variables such as proximity to roadways and proximity to powerlines. The model also considers environmental variables such as solar irradiance or land cover in order to make decisions that will consider multiple important criteria at once. The model identified 5 potential sites in the study region, and 3 of them were recommended for further study. Highly suitable areas represented 37% of the study region. With more than a third of the county considered highly suitable for solar installations, it is likely that stricter models could be successfully used to refine results. This model provides a resource for decision-makers in Tompkins County, and also created a reproducible model for use in studies on other regions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Heasley, Matthew<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54866\">The Design of a Green Space for the Improvement of Mental Wellbeing.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Green space is an important element for the bettering of the health and vitality of any population, especially for college students. Many studies have shown the link that green spaces can have with improved mental well-being. At Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, green space and sustainability are a priority. The Allegheny campus is host to several green areas but none focused on the students mental health. As such the addition of another green space on the Allegheny campus next to Pelletier would benefit students by giving them a comfortable space outdoors that would help to improve their mental health. The purpose of this project is to find what elements make a green space beneficial to mental health and to use that information to design a green space for the Allegheny campus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Hemmelgarn, Grace<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54759\">Juvenile drift of round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) in the French Creek watershed as a means of range expansion<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> A newly introduced invasive fish, the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus), was discovered in the French Creek watershed in 2014 and is threatening the unique biodiversity within the stream system. Management strategies of this invasive species depend on accurate information about many life history strategies, including dispersal mechanisms. Most research on round goby natural dispersal within the French Creek watershed focuses on adults, but juvenile drift may be a form of downstream dispersal in French Creek that has not yet been examined. Juvenile drift of round gobies has been observed in the Great Lakes, tributaries of Lake Erie, and European rivers. The objective of this study was firstly, to document whether juvenile round gobies are utilizing drift as a means of range expansion, secondly, to describe the influence of season and time of day on the density of drifting round goby juveniles, and thirdly, to describe the community of fish families drifting downstream with round gobies in the French Creek watershed. Drifting larval and juvenile fishes were collected by placing three drift nets across a stream transect twice a month from June to August 2021 in LeBoeuf Creek, a tributary of French Creek with an established round goby population. Drift nets were set an hour before sunset and sampled every hour for 5 hours. A total of 929 fishes from 6 families were captured in the drift nets, with the majority of drift occurring in June. Round gobies were the third most abundant family with 163 individuals captured drifting throughout all sampling dates, with peaks in abundance in early June and early August. The mean total length of drifting gobies was 7.8 mm, and total length was consistent from June to early August. At the end of August, only one larger round goby was captured. Round goby drift occurred almost exclusively after dusk, with a peak abundance in the first completely dark hour. Understanding the patterns of round goby larval drift is necessary to inform management strategies that limit the dispersal of round gobies in the French Creek watershed and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Holder, Julia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54776\">More Valuable than You Think &#8211; Exploring My Relationship to Wildlife through Roadkill Art<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Every year, thousands of animals are struck and killed by automobiles in the United States. Some are picked up by the city and discarded in landfills, most are left to rot on the sides of roads. An incident where I witnessed a squirrel die after being run over caused me to think more deeply about my perception and relationship to these road-killed animals. I began to see them as a potential resource for fur and\/or food, and as fellow sentient beings with personhood that deserve respect. I describe and analyze my various personal experiences working with, killing, and consuming wildlife bodies, including harvesting a deer for the first time, and how these experiences have influenced and shaped my perspective on wildlife ethics and the utilization of animal bodies. I draw on multiple different artistic, philosophical, and\/or scholarly writings to support and situate my own ideas. In addition to the written portion of this project, I also constructed a decorative, functional bag made from the tanned hides of two road-killed racoons, along with a pair of road-killed raccoon jawbones earrings. The skinning and tanning process served to provide me with a better understanding of the responsibility I feel for these animals as well as offering a chance to personally atone for their killings. These pieces serve to honor the deaths of these creatures, while also celebrating their lives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Jeker, Elizabeth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54873\"><strong>Determining red eft (Notophthalmus viridescens) and red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) populations in wooded areas of Robertson Athletic Complex, Allegheny College\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>The red spotted newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) is a small amphibian that can be found throughout the United States, especially on the Eastern coast. The newt is an important predator in the food chain for both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. It is known for its toxicity in regards to being consumed by other animals, this being the reason why it is a predator more than it is prey. The expectations of this field work was to see the differences in population density in the three transect locations, and to use that data to assess how similar environments around Allegheny campus can provide improved habitat to these species. Using methods such as observation and the flipping of moveable natural cover items such as small logs and rocks, there was an overall population summary. Along with this there were site demographics taken such as temperature, soil moisture, leaf litter, and any visible stressor. Due to the timing of the data collection the only species found was the red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus). The salamander differs from the newt as it is smaller in size and it lives in terrestrial habitat only. The red-backed salamander is similar enough to the red-spotted newt that the objectives of this research are still applicable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Kozalla, Bailey<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title:<a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54754\"> Mind the Gap: A methods comparison in quantifying forest canopy gaps<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> As a major component of uneven-age forest management, forest canopy gaps promote continuous regeneration either through manual selective harvest interventions, or naturally through dead fallen trees. By quantifying the spatial properties of these gaps, forest managers can monitor gap change over time, predict future tree species composition, and model natural or human-induced disturbances to one or more tree species. While determining these gap properties can be conducted using field measurements, this is not always possible, practical, or even accurate. This research considers the use of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach to analyzing satellite imagery with an Image Texture-Based Analysis (ITBA) in order to understand if this method of delineating canopy gaps can be used as an alternative to ground surveys, and to explain whether the resulting number of gaps can be used to generalize the gap biodiversity levels to the overall forest landscape. By creating a geoprocessing model, this method can be applied to other forests of a similar size to delineate and obtain spatial information of their canopy gaps for a variety of forest management purposes. The ITBA analysis identified 322 gaps within the study region, with the average gap size being 94.9 ft2. Ten gaps were ground surveyed and were compared with the same gaps measured using the ITBA. While the results show that an ITBA and ground surveys do not have a statistically significant correlation in determining the area (in square feet) of the gaps, these two methods have their own strengths and weaknesses depending on the purpose of collecting canopy gap data.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Kresse, Megan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title:<a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54822\"> Suitability Analysis for Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Hive Sites on Ernst Conservation Seeds Property, Northwestern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are critically important for the ecosystem and economy. They play a part in every aspect of the ecosystem, interconnecting ecosystems and supporting the growth of plants from trees to flowers. However, these bees are in decline due to a variety of causes including human impacts, disease, and climate change. Declines significantly impact the stability of ecosystems, especially wild plant diversity, as well as altering crop production, food security and human welfare. Apiculture, also known as beekeeping, is the science of collecting, caring for, and maintaining honeybee colonies to pollinate crops and provide honey. The decision for where to place beehives has to be concise and thorough to account for physical, environmental, cultural, or economic factors that would be important to provide the best living conditions for the bees and the greatest impact to neighboring croplands. This study used a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Evaluation approach, specifically fuzzy logic, to determine optimal locations for beehives in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio, to provide the most efficient coverage for Ernst Conservation Seeds crops. The study region selected was a 6 km buffer around Ernst crop fields. Criteria most fit for beehive locations was identified, proposed, and overlaid to produce a final suitability map. The results show that 1.9% of the study region was in the highest suitability class, equivalent to 56.5 km2. The final suitability map was given to Ernst Conservation Seeds, Vorisek\u2019s Backyard Bee Farm LLC, and local beekeepers to be used as a decision making tool for selecting profitable and suitable areas. The prompt and thorough identification of beehive sites is strategic, since it maximizes productivity and lowers the risks of colony losses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Krzys, Isabelle<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54805\">Analyzing the Portrayal of Sharks in Cartoons<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Shark populations are declining due to overfishing and habitat loss. A negative perception depicted through movies and television shows has caused a lack of conservation efforts for sharks. Within cinema, sharks have been painted to be killing machines. An accurate portrayal of sharks, whether behavioral or biologically, is rarely shown in movies or tv shows, so audiences are forced to only perceive a negative idea of sharks. Cartoons are another area where sharks can be depicted inaccurately and lead people to believe in false narratives. In this study, I examine tone, character development, shot design, and body accuracy in 15 movies and television shows. To represent the results of this study, I created a short film designed for ages from 7-9. The film depicted ways to recognize inaccuracies of shark characters in cartoons. The objective of the film is to explain the importance of why sharks are essential to the ocean\u2019s ecosystem and how cartoons have hurt their image. The film\u2019s storyline is designed around the results of the study, while based on how to display the data to be receptive for children. The negative perception of sharks created in the media has in turn affected the overall conservation and protection of shark species.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Lisle, Natalie<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title:<a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54790\"> Qualitative Analysis of Commenter Attitudes in a Tik Tok Featuring Human and Captive Tiger Interaction<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Tigers (Panthera tigris) are keystone species in their natural habitat, and are important for herbivore population control. Unfortunately, tiger numbers are dwindling, in part due to the pet trade in the United States. Today there are more tigers in captivity in the U.S. alone than in the wild. This paper examines attitudes of people towards captive tigers interacting with humans by analyzing comments left on one Tik Tok video from Kody Antle, who runs a popular account associated with Myrtle Beach Safari, specifically to see if there is a need for more education on why owning tigers is bad for the conservation of the species. Themes were generated based on the content of the comments and then comments were sorted. The comments in the video were found to fit into 22 categories, which were then broken down into three categories of positive attitudes of humans interacting with tigers, negative attitudes of humans interacting with tigers, and neutral attitudes of humans interacting with tigers. By far the largest group were the neutral attitudes, followed by positive attitudes, and then negative attitudes far behind both of the other categories.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Manning, Ian<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title:<a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54967\"> Investigating the Feasibility of Recycled Thermoplastic use for Luminescent Solar Concentrator Waveguides<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Physics<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The challenges facing widespread renewable energy adoption are many, but one major hurdle is land-use. We have many needs that compete for the same land areas, chief among them being agriculture. Luminescent solar concentrators can convert a portion of incoming sunlight into electrical energy, while letting certain wavelengths important to photosynthesis pass through. This gives them the potential to be placed over agricultural land without disrupting food production. These devices are frequently manufactured using polymer materials as waveguides to concentrate light. The objective of this study is to investigate the possibility of using recycled polymers in waveguide construction to reduce the environmental impact of their manufacture and divert plastic waste from entering the environment. In this study, recycled polypropylene (PP) samples were made and their optical properties were compared to unrecycled PP samples as well as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). PDMS had the greatest level of optical transmission, followed by the stock PP samples, and then the recycled PP which exhibited an overall average transmissivity of 30% in the range 350-800 nm. Tests were conducted to see if different temperature heat sinks used to rapidly cool molten polymer would have any effect on the polymer\u2019s optical properties. The melting tests showed some dependence of beam quality on the temperature of the heat sink with which samples were cooled. These results were inconclusive; however, it seems PP may have the potential to be a waveguide material given further development of an appropriate recycling process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Mastalerz, Conner<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54809\">The Smarter the Angler, the Greener the Angler<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Economics &amp; Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> In recent decades, plastic pollution has been one that many people are looking to decrease their own impact towards. With the growing awareness of environmental issues at both the consumer and producer level, companies have started producing more sustainable products using biodegradable plastics. Studies have shown that consumers, when more knowledgeable about the environmental sustainability of products, are more likely to purchase and pay more for such products. The recreational fishing industry contributes to this is issue, often through lost gear such as soft plastic lures (SPLs). Some of the best conservation efforts towards fisheries are those directly involving anglers in terms of becoming more knowledgeable of their own impacts on the environment. This study explores whether the current trend of paying more for environmentally friendly products holds true in a niche market of anglers. By providing the anglers with information in a survey, I find support of a strong effect of knowledge on the green purchasing habits of anglers. Statistical analysis lead to robust findings that suggest significant variables such as income has decreased effects with the presence of unknown variables. However, factors such as income may not have as large of an impact as other social factors may have on their decisions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">McRae, Sebastian<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54760\">Agroforestry in temperate climate commercial agriculture: Insights from New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Industrially-managed annual monocultures are the primary agricultural system used to grow most crops in developed countries. These systems necessitate destruction of natural ecological complexity for their management and are one of the largest contributors to the environmental problems facing society in the twenty-first century, including climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, water pollution, topsoil loss and desertification, all of which threaten our ability to maintain the vitality of rural communities and feed ourselves in the future. Agroforestry is a promising set of practices that involves integrating trees into agricultural systems to optimize beneficial biophysical interactions, and it has a wide range of environmental and economic benefits. Agroforestry systems (AFS) have a rich history of use by indigenous people globally, including in temperate climate regions, and examples exist at commercial scales in tropical areas. However, due to the lack of knowledge about designing economically-viable AFS in temperate climates, there is a need for research in temperate contexts. This study aims to address that gap through qualitative interviews with farmers in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland already utilizing AFS on their farms, in which farmers were asked questions about the design of their AFS, the benefits and challenges they have seen from using agroforestry, how they were exposed to agroforestry, their motivations, and any knowledge gaps they have. Perceived benefits include provisional and well-being benefits, improvements in water management, soil health, and livestock and crop well-being, increased presence of wildlife, improved ecological services, reduced need for purchased inputs and labor, improved product quality, and high yields. Perceived challenges include early setbacks and design failures, startup costs, establishment labor requirements, delayed yields, management complexity, difficulty mechanizing, and problems processing agroforestry crops. Labor was identified as a key variable in the economic viability of AFS, and farmers noted the need for grant funding, AFS examples, business planning and technical assistance. Many of the challenges farmers face can be overcome through research and development into AFS designs that minimize early costs, ensure early yields and maximize labor productivity, as well as the development of regional cooperative processing and marketing hubs for agroforestry crops.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Mendoza, Luis<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54892\">You look sew good: The feasibility of upcycling as an alternative to textile waste<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>With consumers being primed to search retail aisles for new trends changing, fast fashion has led to the fashion industry becoming recognized as the second largest polluter to the environment, next to the oil industry. With people using clothing as a mode of expression, it is easy for them to fall victim to fast fashion through perceived obsolescence. To help combat fast fashion, there needs to be a shift to slow fashion. Slow fashion puts quality and durability over mass production and low cost. Slow fashion can come in the form of an upcycled product, re-using textiles that are originally headed towards a landfill, giving them a second life. To raise awareness of slow fashion, I collaborated with 3 Allegheny students to create upcycled garments. Using the materials brought in by each participant, a sweater lined shirt, 2 piece tracksuit, and swim trunks were constructed. After the projects were complete, I began to look at what other upcycling businesses do to help mitigate textile waste. After analyzing different approaches taken by upcycling companies along with my own experiences, I have come to the conclusion that the most viable option for upcycled clothing to come into the mainstream is via mending workshops, where the consumers are responsible for repairing their own clothes. The low-cost repair and emotional satisfaction consumers would get out of mending one\u2019s own clothing would allow for it to have a longer lifespan through repair and attachment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Meyer, Logan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54806\">The Trail Structure of Robertson Athletic Complex, Allegheny College<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>While essential to environmental research, education, and recreation, trails can have various negative impacts on their surrounding ecosystems. Many organizations from the federal level down to the private level conduct countless trail renovation projects every year to limit the diversion of sheet flow, erosion, destruction of vegetation, and displacement of wildlife associated with trail presence. Through GIS and GPS based land surveys of Robertson Athletic Complex, digital maps of the existing trail systems were created for the first time along with maps of relevant landscape features. Additionally, comparisons of trail building manuals were conducted to find the most sustainable trail design techniques utilized today. Two distinct trail systems were found which together totaled around 3.64 miles. The relevant landscape features mapped were slope, streams, land cover, and soil zones. The trail manual comparison resulted in tables of various trail design techniques and the pros and cons of implementing each one. The maps and tables were then combined to suggest which techniques should be implemented at given locations across the two trail systems to improve sustainability and traversability. With the completion of this project, the first step has been taken toward redesigning and revitalizing this trail system in a way that benefits the environment and the Allegheny community as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Mickley, Brady<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54773\">Analysis of Crayfish Populations Above and Below Woodcock Dam in Crawford County, PA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Economics &amp; Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Not much is known about crayfish populations in Northwestern Pennsylvania, so a study investigating their populations at Woodcock Creek was conducted. During October and November 2021, four sites were surveyed, two located above the dam, and two below to measure crayfish size and sex. Along with this, environmental factors such as pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, and turbidity were gathered. Results showed only one significantly different variable between the two sites, being alkalinity (p = 0.01). Thirty-two crayfish were caught above the dam, with the dominant species being the Common Appalachian Crayfish (Cambarus bartonii). Below the dam, only one crayfish was caught, however, various freshwater fishes. Due to lack of crayfish numbers from below the dam site, many comparisons could not be made between upstream and downstream. However, the lack of crayfish in downstream sites points to a selective pressure existing in the downstream site that is not as prominent above the dam. This data collected could provide insight into further population management of crayfish at Woodcock Dam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Mineweaser, Payton<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54741\">How does BTS promote the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals?<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action for countries to participate in a global partnership to end deprivations in society while improving health, education, reducing inequality, and spurring economic growth. The goals do all this alongside addressing climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. There is potential for environmentally-conscious music to be a driving force for environmental issues. BTS is a Korean boy band who are using music to discuss issues described by the SDGs. In this study, an analysis of 135 of BTS songs was conducted. The songs analyzed were released over the time span of 2013-2020. Among these, 36 songs were found to have referred to at least one SDG. The most mentioned SDGs were \u201cNo Poverty\u201d, \u201cDecent Work and Economic Growth\u201d, and \u201cReducing Inequality\u201d. The SDGs that were not found in the analysis were \u201cIndustry, Innovation, and Infrastructure\u201d and \u201cPartnership for the Goals\u201d. It was also observed that there was a correlation between which SDGs are discussed during what year. They tend to release SDG focused songs during years without a full studio album release. There are songs from BTS that explicitly mention SDGs, and in other songs, it can be vague whether the band intended to reference SDGs. BTS\u2019 music can be influential and help stimulate curiosity about environmental action through their lyrics, and they show the potential of musical artists to provide a way for their audiences to think more in depth about environmentalism, climate change, and social change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Muschweck, Meredith<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54796\">Winter Diet Analysis of the North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) in Northwestern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This study examined the variation in diet by North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) in northwestern Pennsylvania in December 2021. Thirteen scat samples were collected and analyzed from a known latrine (areas where river otters deposit scats and leave scent) in the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. River otters are opportunistic foragers\/hunters, so their diet often includes avian, mammalian, and reptilian prey, though they primarily prey on fish. The diet analysis was performed through the collection of individual scats, processing them, and then analysis, which consists of separating and examining any scales, otoliths, and other prey remnants present in the scat samples. This study concluded that sunfish (Centrarchidae) and common crayfish (Cambarus bartonii) were the primary prey sources for otters in the winter, with a frequency of occurrence of 100% and 23.1%, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Nablo, Mariah<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54972\">Coltan As Kryptonite<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong>Columbite-tantalite, or coltan, is a metallic ore and conflict mineral mined in various parts of the world. Coltan is used in almost all electronics for the creation of heat capacitors and due to the increased demand for technology, the demand for coltan also increases. Mining for coltan, especially in low-income countries, causes detrimental effects to surrounding communities and artisanal miners themselves. The increased control of armed militia groups running illegal mining operations contributes to sexual and gender-based violence and the abuse of human rights. Lack of regulation in mining operations exposes communities to harmful chemicals that have a negative effect on public health. Deforestation and the clearing of brush for the creation of new mines creates a devastating impact on the land and results in the endangerment of species. However, coltan also leaves an impact beyond the mining stages. Improper disposal of electronics leads to the deposition in landfills which causes chemicals to leach into the earth surface and contaminate local groundwater resources. People are drinking contaminated water and breathing polluted air, all at the expense of new technology. This research outlines various ways in which the processes of coltan production can be improved and how new policies can be implemented to ensure justice for the communities affected by this issue. This information can be used by both government officials in re-writing policy, as well as the consumer to demand more from the companies that produce our products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Pastorius, Joseph<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54774\">Designing a Residential PV Installation for a Local Family<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> A transition to a sustainable energy system that derives power from renewable sources, such as solar, is necessary to mitigate the extensive impacts of climate change. Global solar potential is immense, and with the appropriate infrastructure, solar can produce enough power to support the energy needs of the United States. The objective of this research was to design a PV array and draft an educational proposal for Amara Geffen and Jonathan Miller, a family in Meadville, that would reflect the energy, economic, and policy components that motivate families to install solar panels on their property. The proposal was developed using OpenSolar 2.0, a free solar design software that students may use to explore a wide spectrum of PV installations. The results indicated that a 20 panel array, designed with LG 370 W solar panels and Enphase IQ7+ microinverters, will produce 7,551 kWh of energy annually. Over the 25 year system lifespan, the array will generate a net gain of $21,607.75. Additionally, the cumulative energy production of the array will offset 123,175.69 lbs of carbon dioxide emissions, as well as lesser amounts of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide. The system\u2019s financial projections were subjected to three scenarios predicated upon a policy analysis of federal and state energy incentives, which indicated that the greatest increase in the net gain would be a result of greater support of Pennsylvania\u2019s alternative energy credit market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Petula, Ryan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54877\">Redesigning the Waste Receptacles Around the Mullen Arena<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> In addition to being the first liberal arts college in Pennsylvania to reach carbon neutrality in 2020, Allegheny College has one of the most prestigious environmental science programs in the United States (Walker, 2019). Since claiming carbon neutrality, Allegheny College has continued to make cost-effective environmental decisions in order to continue to improve its own carbon footprint. In order to reduce an institution\u2019s ecological footprint, variables like the overall consumption rate must be considered while also decreasing the total quantity of the waste that gets improperly disposed of by the community population. While reduction of the overall consumption rate of the institution will take significant time and energy, the process would benefit from a redesign of the campus waste receptacles. Redesigning waste receptacles help to reduce the amount of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) that gets improperly discarded into the recycling container instead of the trash container. It is important to note that trash contaminates can render a whole bin of recycling worthless; especially if the contaminate is a liquid such as water or soda. This study analyzes what can and cannot be recycled at Allegheny College, has been informed by techniques used by peer institutions, and uses graphics that are both eye-catching and informative about the recycling parameters at Allegheny College. Through factors like specific language, contrasting colors, and polygonal text, the new designs will help improve proper waste disposal throughout the Mullen Arena. These designs can then be updated periodically as concessions offered in the Mullen Arena change overtime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Russo, Lizzy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54770\">Queering Conservation: How the LGBTQ+ Community Can Enhance Wildlife Conservation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> One of the largest environmental problems today is massive species loss and declining biodiversity. Another is the continued oppression of LGBTQ+ people. Despite more progressive equality laws being passed and people becoming more accepting, LGBTQ+ people still face oppression and inequality. Additionally, queer people are more likely than cisgender heterosexual people to be impacted by species loss. Even though these issues seem unrelated, there are strong connections between them. Because of their unique lived experiences and impacts of climate change, LGBTQ+ people have the ability to enhance and benefit wildlife conservation. LGBTQ+ people have the ability to think in non-heteronormative ways and lead conservation efforts unlike others by bringing a queer approach that is creative and challenges binary thinking. This project investigates how LGBTQ+ people are connected to the environment and how the queer community can uniquely contribute to wildlife conservation. To learn more about LGBTQ+ people in conservation, the author interviewed LGBTQ+ conservationists to learn about their experiences in the field. This project contextualizes this qualitative research on LGBTQ+ conservation leadership through critical analysis informed by queer ecology and queer studies to examine how LGBTQ+ leaders can enhance wildlife conservation. By critically analyzing theories around LGBTQ+ liberation and the current status of wildlife conservation, combined with stories from current conservation and environmental studies professionals, this thesis argues that progress can be made towards equality among people while decreasing biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Sabol, Alana<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title:<a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54784\"> The Value of Community Gardens<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Industrial agriculture is one of the main causes of climate change and detrimentally affects biodiversity, water quality, soil health, and human health. It relies on intensively growing or raising vast amounts of crops and livestock, thus allowing the world to produce more food than ever before. Despite this, gaining access to fresh fruits and vegetables is still an issue for many people around the world. To help combat these problems and strengthen social connections in communities, community gardens are created. This research investigates the stories of four community gardens founded in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and their value in the community. This study was accomplished by visiting each garden and conducting interviews with the respective organizers and members. Interviews with the former mayor and current mayor of Meadville to understand their perceptions of the gardens were also conducted. The information gathered from these conversations was then organized and finally narrated through a long-form journal article. The results of these interviews suggest that Meadville\u2019s community gardens have been important gathering places in their respective neighborhoods and contribute to providing fresh produce as well as a social activity for gardeners and residents of all ages. However, these gardens have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and lack robust funding and volunteers overall. Advertising, city-wide support, and a network of volunteers may help Meadville\u2019s community gardens strengthen social connections and begin to remediate food insecurity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Schultz, Thomas<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54785\">Terrestrial Species Richness within Select French Creek Valley Conservancy Properties<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The purpose of this study is to create a baseline report of species richness and diversity on select French Creek Valley Conservancy (FCVC) Properties. There are 26 properties listed as being protected by the FCVC, however there is no underlying or foundational information about the diversity of the terrestrial species that inhabit these properties or the abundance of these species. The proposed research will extensively study 6 of these properties within Crawford County using a rotating cycle of camera trapping to gather data of the species richness from October 2021 to March 2022. Gathering and compiling this information will allow for a basic understanding of the terrestrial diversity of these regions and allow for effective future managing and continued conservation efforts within the conservancy properties and the entire watershed ecosystem. Standardizing the way these areas are researched will allow for more accurate studies in the future and appropriate monitoring of different species as well as a justification for any mitigation measures that may need to be taken in years to come. A total of 12 different species were detected over 97 trap days with the most species detected and highest diversity in the fall data set for Smock Riverwalk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Sherman, Madison<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54890\">Women in Streams, a Short Documentary<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This documentary explores aquatic science work from the experiential perspective of four Allegheny College students who are women. It shows the audience an intimate understanding of what these women do in their work, both practically and principally, as well as how the subjects experience and perceive their own work. This film utilizes candid footage, observational film techniques, and an organic approach to filming so that the audience can view the subjects as they genuinely and realistically behave. The themes that this documentary rests upon include passion for stream science, navigating a scientific field as a woman, pursuit of a passion, female mentorship, etc. Some specific topics include the work they do for either their campus job or their senior project, how they conduct that work exactly, and the background they have in this field. This is a documentary about the practical and introspective experiences of four women within their work conducting aquatic science. The central idea of the film is to explore their work and, through that, delve into how they perceive their work and themselves in doing what they do. The target audience for this documentary is high school students, specifically girls, but this is by no means a strict rule. The goal outcome of this documentary is to leave the audience with an understanding of the subjects both as scientists and as people, and an understanding of the work and research they conduct. The audience should understand why the subjects and the research with which they are involved are important.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Spiker, Oscar<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54964\">Using What You Have To Make What You Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The purpose of this project was to examine how consumerism and overconsumption have shaped how we see ourselves and our relationship to the things we buy, through the act of creating environmental art. Materials were gathered from nature, processed manually, and used to make functional ceramic works of art. A local deposit of wild clay was found, harvested, and used to create a dining set of two plates and two mugs. Locally sourced wood ash was used alongside the clay to make a glaze. A facet of this project was to illustrate what it means to be cognizant of the effort required to turn natural resources into useful and beautiful things, and how putting in that effort changes the relationship between the maker and what is made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Steele, Johanna<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54791\">Beginning is the Ultimate Betrayal- Exploring Mental Health Through Climate Overwhelm<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Living in an increasingly unstable environment is a reality for some, a future for all. In the face of climate change, there are more unexpected aspects of everyday life to adapt to. This instability has a notable effect on the psyche, manifested in the litany of health disorders that it causes. This project uses a creative non-fiction format to depict a reality where environmental instability has become the only reliable aspect of young adulthood. Put into conversation with personal accounts of a mental health awakening, this work questions what it means to experience life as a growing environmentalist. Through use of format and language, this thesis evokes a strong sense of emotion and gives life to overwhelm in an interpretive and flexible way. Using anecdotal work alongside representations of concrete social and climate events centers the human experience, and thus challenges the motives of research-based literature that dominates the climate writing landscape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Studer, Danielle<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54824\">Brook Trout Habitat Connectivity Analysis in the Allegheny River Watershed<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) are the only salmonid species native to Northwest Pennsylvania and are an important game species for anglers. They have been on the decline in the region since the 19th century due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Much of this degradation is due to deforestation and stocking of nonnative brown trout (Salmo trutta). A lesser studied source of habitat fragmentation is the creation of barriers in the form of culverted stream-roads intersections. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of brook trout habitat connectivity in 6 subwatersheds of the Upper Allegheny River Basin. Culverts were assessed and ranked based on their potential to prevent movement of brook trout upstream using a decision tree and 5 criteria: presence of culvert obstruction\/physical barrier, substrate, water depth in culvert outlet, outlet drop, and velocity. Habitat suitability of stream reaches was inferred from riparian land cover. The most frequent culvert criteria violations were lack of substrate within the culvert and insufficient outlet water depth. Twenty-five percent of surveyed culverts in the study region were classified as non-barriers and seventy-five percent were partial or complete barriers to upstream movement of brook trout. This left 43.7% of highly suitable habitat completely accessible from downstream and 38.7% inaccessible from downstream. Larger watersheds without barriers in the main stem had higher levels of connectivity than smaller watersheds with barriers in the main stem. These results can be used to more efficiently identify where brook trout are present as well as to make management recommendations to preserve brook trout in the western edge of their native habitat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Swing, Megan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54766\">What\u2019s brewing in Costa Rica? An Examination of the Sustainability of Organic Coffee Certification in Costa Rica<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Spanish<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Coffee is consumed and traded on a major global level with approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed globally and world coffee exports amounting to 10.86 million bags in January 2022, and it is grown in some of the most biologically diverse areas of our planet, with Costa Rica having 6% of the planet&#8217;s biodiversity. Coffee certifications were implemented to support practices that address the social and environmental issues of agriculture while creating a specialty market for coffee. An analytic literature review was completed by reviewing a variety of sources from peer-reviewed journals to government documents and online sources such as newspaper and blog posts in both English and Spanish. Based on the findings it can be concluded that while there are some differences in the views of the certification between the two cultures, it seems to provide substantial benefits for the environment and the equity of people, thus meeting two of the three pillars of sustainability. Organic certification does not meet the requirements of the economic pillar due to its high costs and inconsistent price premiums. The language analysis of the Spanish used to discuss the certification showed the nuances of organic certification and the thoughts of Costa Ricans in regards to the certification. The agricultural practices of organic certification are not only beneficial, but a part of Costa Rican culture. However, the codification of the certification seems to recreate a false image of perfection. Based on the analysis, organic coffee certification in Costa Rica is not currently sustainable based on the criteria outlined within the thesis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Tarvin, Molly<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54765\">The World Beyond The Wall: Writing Climate Fiction to Inspire Climate Action<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> In the face of an urgent climate crisis, misinformation and the confusing nature of climate science have made it difficult to offer meaningful environmental messages to the general American public, thus making it easy for climate deniers to ignore the truth of climate change. In meeting this challenge, I seek to use fiction to move people of all ages and scientific knowledge towards acceptance of the crisis. To do so, I have developed a speculative future for our current world, including scientific models such as Half-Earth and current social issues such as ecofascism to root my novel into familiar and realistic territories. With a plot designed to hook the reader early on, and a writing style that can be understood by all ages, my novel &#8220;The Sacrificial Generations&#8221; is intended to inspire all who read it to reimagine the world around them as something to be cherished, and to appreciate nature and all it does for us in the face of terrible consequences should we continue with the business-as-usual lifestyle our country currently leads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Thompson, Kaitlyn<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54780\">Management plan for control of Rosa multiflora inhabiting Cussewago Island property of FCVCIn Pursuit of Perfection<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Management of invasive plant species is instrumental in preserving the health and well-being of ecosystems and the environment. This research assesses the extent of invasion of invasive plant species Rosa multiflora and utilizes this collected data to create a management plan best suited for the French Creek Valley Conservancy. The Cussewago Island property is an integral section of riparian buffer for French Creek and all downstream towns that draw their drinking water from the creek. The increased presence of these invasive plant species is decreasing biodiversity, increasing disease presence, and reducing of native flora and fauna. I mapped out the locations of 150 singular plants, and plot size and locations of 89 thickets of the alien species, equalling roughly six total acres covered in multiflora rose. Overall costs of treatment was found using the following methods; herbicides as Cimarron (metsulfuron), Roundup Pro (glyphosate), Crossbow (triclopyr), and Pathfinder II and using none herbicide method of goats. The herbicide treatment cost anywhere from $95.57 to $972.60, whereas the goats cost $14,324.06 to treat the entire property of invasion utilizing a singular method. To do a combination of herbicides and goats cost a range of $5,495.63 to $6,039.81. The method best suited for the property was found to be utilizing goats within 300 feet of French Creek and applying herbicide as Roundup Pro to remaining interior invasion. The eradication of this invasive plant species will increase native biodiversity and provide a healthy riparian zone for this expanse of French Creek.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Walker, William II<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54807\">Novum Aevum: Depicting the Climate Crisis Through Narrative Musical Compositions<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Music<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Anthropogenic climate change disproportionately affects lower-income communities and developing nations, all while climate deniers fight with policymakers on proposals to slow the climate crisis. The environmental humanities communicates environmental problems, and in some cases provides environmental solutions. The objective of this thesis is the development of one of those mediums, in which the age of anthropogenic climate change is depicted through a six-movement music composition for concert band: Novum Aevum. Utilizing different musical devices such as dissonance, meter, and instrumentation, this work paints a picture of the modern-day climate crisis by showing the rise (and predicted fall) of society versus the natural world. Following a specific Storyline, the music travels the path of time and points out important events and shifts in the changing climate while also predicting what will happen should inaction prevail. The music written seeks to convey the severity of the climate crisis to the listeners of all ages. Additionally, the music was written to elicit a variety of emotional responses from the listener, including happiness, anxiety, concern, and hope.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Weighart, Tim<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54905\">In Pursuit of Perfection<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> English &amp; Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>N\/A.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Williams, Hannah<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54802\">Nutrition as a Prevention Method to Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children between 0-71 months old in Rural Pennsylvania<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Despite most U.S. household lead exposures being banned within the last half century, lead continues to be a major health problem specifically for young children. Blood lead levels as low as 5 ug\/dL can cause intellectual and behavioral disorders in young children, both severe and irreversible (Chiodo et al., 2007). Since the early 20th century science has identified that quality nutrition is a large factor in decreasing lead poisoning risk, specifically identifying the importance of recommended daily intake of the vitamin calcium after studies with rats found that lead mimics calcium flow in the channels of cells (Levander, 1979). Feeding children quality diets that meet the recommended daily values of calcium and caloric intake is difficult for families that live in food deserts or food apartheids, where poverty, distant supermarkets, and low- vehicle access leave many people food insecure. This project aims to understand the relationship between indicators of poor nutrition and low access to healthy foods with elevated blood lead levels in rural Pennsylvania counties among children aged 0-71 months. A t-test was used to statistically analyze elevated blood levels ranging from 5-9.9 ug\/dL as well as greater than or equal to 10 ug\/dL in conjunction with a myriad of variables that were used to identify food insecurity in rural Pennsylvania counties. Results showed that rural Pennsylvania counties that have increased food insecurity are more at risk for having elevated blood lead levels in their population aged 0-71 months. This project also aims to contribute to the research of lead poisoning in rural counties, because lead poisoning has been historically stigmatized as exclusively an urban problem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Wilson, Emily<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54814\">Trashing the Trash: A Study of Recycling Contamination at Allegheny College<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"row ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-100 col metadata-cell ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex\">\n<div class=\"d-flex col flex-wrap flex-column ng-star-inserted\">\n<div lang=\"en_US\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"min-8 clamp-default-none\">\n<div class=\"content dont-break-out preserve-line-breaks removeFaded\"><span class=\"text-value\">As levels of human-created carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continue to increase, it is becoming more and more important to find ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted each year. Recycling materials into new products rather than gathering and processing new materials is one way to reduce carbon emissions and energy use. The growing popularity of single-stream recycling programs has increased overall recycling rates, but has also increased levels of recycling contamination, causing a quarter of all recyclable materials to be sent to landfills. This study focuses on the amount of recycling contamination present at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Over five days, items placed in the recycling were collected from three buildings on campus before being counted and sorted into four categories. Percent contamination was calculated for three different subsections of the data: contamination per day, contamination per building, and overall rate of contamination. The overall percent contamination for Allegheny College was found to be 29.56%. Since this study only surveyed three buildings, another iteration of the study that includes more buildings may provide a more accurate recycling contamination rate for the college.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Winchell, Lynnsey<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54952\">Rural Perceptions: Understanding the Causation of a Hindered Relationship between Rural Farmers in North East Ohio and the Environmental Protection Agency <\/a><\/strong><strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Political Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>This Senior Composition researches perceptions that dairy farmers in Northeastern Ohio have of the Environmental Protection Agency. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participation of five different individuals. The results of those interviews were coded and analyzed based on 6 themes presented through Thematic Analysis. The themes presented and the overall pattern of values and relationships. Individuals in the agricultural industry lack trust of individuals they do not know, and the trust to try and implement new technology and policy that is presented by these individuals. The research conducted shows an overall neutral and negative perception of the EPA by dairy farmers in North East Ohio. This can cause a lack of compliance and lack of willingness to change by the farmers as they do not trust or have a relationship with those that are working for the EPA. Developing relationships with each organization would allow for mutual understanding, trust, and empathy between the groups. This could allow for change and compliance to occur swiftly and regularly in order to achieve an agricultural operation that is both productive and more environmentally conscious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Winter, Sydney<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54752\">Exploring how genetic variations in round gobies, Neogobius melanostomus, compare to populations within their native ranges and contribute to their success in Pennsylvanian waters<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Biology &amp; Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:\u00a0<\/strong>Round gobies, Neogobius melanostomus, are an invasive fish species and are now present in all five Laurentian Great Lakes. In recent years, they have also been introduced into the Allegheny River basin, specifically French Creek. This is concerning as French Creek is home to a vast number of species and is known for being the most biodiverse stream in Pennsylvania. Since their introduction into French Creek occurred less than ten years ago, monitoring their expanding populations and genetic makeup is essential for providing information on how genetics could potentially increase their success as an invasive species. The topic of invasion biology in recent and established populations is relatively new to existing literature. The objective of this study was to determine how genetic, morphological, and behavioral differences may contribute to the overall success of invasive round gobies and to determine\/support any common themes in the available literature. This comprehensive project aims to further the understanding of how genetic diversity affects invasive species and compare the genetics of round gobies in invasive waterways to waterways within their native populations in Eurasia. Since the initial release of round gobies into the Great Lakes of North America had a large population size and a high amount of genetic variability, they were able to avoid any founder effects. Round gobies also were found to have certain CYP genes, transcription factors (AIRE, CD4, and CD8), and T cell receptors that help make them survive in varying conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-100 col metadata-cell ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"d-flex\">\n<div class=\"d-flex col flex-wrap flex-column ng-star-inserted\">\n<div lang=\"en_US\">\n<div class=\"min-8 clamp-default-none\">\n<div class=\"content dont-break-out preserve-line-breaks removeFaded\"><a href=\"#TOC\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Ackerman\">Woodfill, Ethan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.allegheny.edu\/handle\/10456\/54970\">Taking a Moderate Approach to Sustainability Discourse: A Case Study in Framing Green Energy Policy in Illinois and Wisconsin<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Spring 2022<br \/>\n<strong>Major(s):<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Political Science<br \/>\n<strong>Thesis Committee:<\/strong> Environmental Science<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Climate change remains a major cause of global concern among citizens and scientists alike. Though climate change is still a contentious and partisan issue, 61% of Americans believe that Congress should do more to address it. This study reviews press releases and media statements by Illinois and Wisconsin politicians and advocacy organizations to determine what rhetorical framing was being used to determine how best to bring other legislators on board. This study pays particular attention to Graham et al.\u2019s moral foundations (2009) as well as economic appeals. In the absence of substantial federal action, there has recently been action taken at the state level to support renewable energy, including the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and Wisconsin Governor Tony Ever\u2019s Executive Order 38 which creates a goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. There has been bipartisan support in Illinois and Wisconsin regarding renewable energy issues, as several Republicans supported Illinois&#8217;s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, and Wisconsin Republicans introduced a bill in 2019 to expand solar leasing to residents which would aim to make solar more affordable. This content analysis study finds that both Democrats and Republicans in both states emphasize economic arguments, that Republicans use sustainability arguments differently than Democrats, and that Democrats are not using fairness\/reciprocity appeals. 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&amp; Departmental Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Newsletters<\/h3>\n<p>The Environmental Science &amp;\u00a0 Sustainability newsletter is written and published by a team of students with the goal of highlighting events and work happening within the department and on-campus.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2026\/03\/ESS-Newsletter-March-Final.pdf\">March 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2025\/11\/ESS-Newsletter-November-Final.pdf\">November 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2025\/10\/ESS-Newsletter-October-2025-1.pdf\">October 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2025\/04\/ESS-Newsletter-April-2025.pdf\">April 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2023\/12\/ESS-Newsletter-December-2023.pdf\">December 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/envsci\/files\/2023\/10\/ESS-October-Newsletter.pdf\">October 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2023\/09\/Summer-Newsletter-2023.pdf\">Summer 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2023\/05\/May-2023-ESS-Newsletter-1.pdf\">May 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2023\/05\/april-newsletter.pdf\">April 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2023\/02\/February-2023-ESS-Newsletter.pdf\">February 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2022\/12\/December-2022-ESS-Newsletter.pdf\">December 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2022\/11\/November-ESS-Newsletter-2022-1.pdf\">November 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2022\/03\/ess_newsletter_october_2021.pdf\">October 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2022\/03\/ess_newsletter_september_2021.pdf\">September 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2021\/05\/ess_newsletter_april_2021.pdf\">April 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2021\/04\/ess_newsletter_march_2021.pdf\">March 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Departmental 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href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2021\/10\/ENWR-Goat-MFR-Browsing-Year-1-FINAL.docx.pdf\">ENWR Goat MFR Browsing Year 1 FINAL<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2018\/03\/ENWR-LandUse-2017-FINAL-1.pdf\">ENWR &#8211; Land Use &#8211; 2017<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2018\/02\/Moxie-Woods-Land-Use-ES-Publication-2018-1.pdf\">Moxie Woods &#8211; Land Use ES Publication 2018<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/09\/ESS-Publication-2020-1-ENWR-Macroinvertebrates.pdf\">ENWR &#8211; Macroinvertebrates ESS Publication 2020-1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/09\/ESS-Publication-2020-2-Invasive-Plants.docx.pdf\">Invasive Plants ESS Publication 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Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"width: 100%;height: 798px\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 147.124%;text-align: center\" colspan=\"2\">ESS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PROJECT SCHEDULE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 147.124%\" colspan=\"2\">\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>SPRING SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;width: 147.124%\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">During your junior year you will receive a form in the spring asking for information about your proposed senior project and preferred first reader.\u00a0 Please fill out that form so that you can be assigned to an ENVSC 600 section in the fall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 147.124%\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">\n<div align=\"center\">ESS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PROJECT SCHEDULE<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>FALL SEMESTER SENIOR YEAR<\/strong> (2026)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 53px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Tuesday, August 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 53px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Register for and attend the appropriate section of ENVSC 600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Friday, September 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Submit a 1900-2200 word\u00a0proposal to your committee (first and second readers).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Wednesday, October 07<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Complete your proposal meeting with your first and second reader.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 72px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Friday, December 04<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 72px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Comp Progress Report due to First Reader: Full Introduction, Process\/Approach, and Preliminary Results. \u00a0(Failure to meet any of these deadlines will result in a grade penalty.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 147.124%\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Monday, January 19<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Register for the appropriate section of ENVSC 610.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Friday, February 26<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Submit a first draft of your written thesis to your advisor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Friday, April 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Submit a final draft of your written thesis to each member of your committee <strong>by\u00a05:00\u00a0pm<\/strong>. (Failure to meet this deadline will result in a full letter grade penalty, plus an additional letter grade penalty for each additional week past this date.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By Friday, April 16<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\">Complete your oral defense of your senior project before your committee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 73px\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.7652%;height: 73px\">By Tuesday, April 27<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98.359%;height: 73px\">Senior Celebration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 192px\" valign=\"top\">\n<td style=\"height: 192px;width: 48.7652%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\">By <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, May 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 192px;width: 98.359%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"71%\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong>. Submit <strong>an electronic copy of your abstract<\/strong> via the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1I5g1v3io0y4CGFaREwpMA47kh5UKSk74JkaZ_ZGlJoc\/edit?ts=67ec04cd\">ESS Department Abstract Form<\/a> to the department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Submit an <strong>electronic copy of your thesis<\/strong> to Pelletier Library according to\u00a0instructions here: <a href=\"https:\/\/library.allegheny.edu\/seniorprojects\">https:\/\/library.allegheny.edu\/seniorprojects<\/a>. Note that you must first fill out the online permission for and submit it to your advisor for approval.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Respond to the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdyp7VXGHYHYihkKZ0so59rz2NS1UpnT4fMPNB63a77ZBBagg\/viewform?usp=dialog\">ESS survey<\/a> and let us know about your plans after graduation.<\/p>\n<p>(Your grade cannot be submitted &#8211; and therefore you will not graduate until Steps 1 through 3 have been completed to the satisfaction of your advisor.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Senior Project Fact Sheets<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Sk8J6hFFvRX8usz0k4IgP2vLMBh5tLIN\/view?usp=sharing\">Fact Sheet #1 Demystifying the Comp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MchDmPZl3eceQd_jUog3AiWQswiCstAt\/view?usp=sharing\">Fact Sheet #2 Evaluation and Grading<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bmpzteI8atVp1pArt1aOigSck4g8voie\/view?usp=sharing\">Fact Sheet #3 Project Proposal Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mbzukv_FdK_-Zp19hNqjCjoVskjcUB6_\/view?usp=sharing\">Fact Sheet #4 Guidelines for Written Thesis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11OytegoMdqsdzIVK2WSCMd6lhRu3UvBv\/view?usp=sharing\">Fact Sheet #5 Submitting your Written Thesis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESS DEPARTMENT SENIOR PROJECT SCHEDULE SPRING SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR During your junior year you will receive a form in the spring asking for information about your proposed senior project and preferred first reader.\u00a0 Please fill out that form so that you can be assigned to an ENVSC 600 section in the fall. ESS DEPARTMENT SENIOR [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"mt-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/senior-project-schedule-guidelines\/\">Continue Reading &#8220;Senior Project Schedule &amp; Guidelines&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":559,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5244","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/559"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5244"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6001,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5244\/revisions\/6001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5157,"date":"2020-07-21T12:35:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T16:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/envsci\/?page_id=5157"},"modified":"2023-02-20T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T20:04:46","slug":"delia-byrnes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/directory\/employees\/byrnes-delia\/","title":{"rendered":"Delia Byrnes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Assistant Professor<br \/>\n<strong>Department:<\/strong> Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability<br \/>\n<strong>Degrees:\u00a0<\/strong>BA, Simon Fraser University; MA &amp; PhD, The University of Texas at Austin<br \/>\n<strong>Research Info:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental humanities, energy, and environmental justice in art and culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong>dbyrnes@allegheny.edu<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (814) 332-5347<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Carr Hall\u00a0210<br \/>\n<strong>Spring 2023\u00a0 Office Hours:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm<\/div>\n<div>Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm<\/div>\n<div>Thursdays 2:00pm-3:00pm (virtual via Zoom, by appointment only).<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Title:\u00a0 Assistant Professor Department: Environmental Science &amp; Sustainability Degrees:\u00a0BA, Simon Fraser University; MA &amp; PhD, The University of Texas at Austin Research Info:\u00a0\u00a0Environmental humanities, energy, and environmental justice in art and culture. Contact Info Email: dbyrnes@allegheny.edu Phone: (814) 332-5347 Website: Office Info Office Location:\u00a0Carr Hall\u00a0210 Spring 2023\u00a0 Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm Thursdays 2:00pm-3:00pm [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"mt-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/directory\/employees\/byrnes-delia\/\">Continue Reading &#8220;Delia Byrnes&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":238,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/directory\/employees\/byrnes-delia\/","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5157","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5157"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5157\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5135,"date":"2020-05-11T11:33:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/envsci\/?page_id=5135"},"modified":"2023-02-09T15:09:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:09:45","slug":"student-clubs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/student-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bike.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bike-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blurry photo of bike spokes.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bike-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bike-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bike-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Allegheny College Bike Share<\/h3>\n<p>The Bike Share Club aims to maintain and organize the bike fleet that is available at the library, as well as to encourage bike culture on campus. We also teach people how to fix bikes and repair student\u2019s personal bikes.\u00a0 If you have any questions or would like to become involved with Bike Share, contact them at <a href=\"mailto:bikeshare@allegheny.edu\">bikeshare@allegheny.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out their video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SjABkgFOJZQ&amp;feature=youtu.be\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Allegheny College Bird Club\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5348 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bird-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blue bird on branch.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bird-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bird-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Bird-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Students in Bird Club enjoy meeting once a week to search out different species of birds around the Meadville area.\u00a0 Contact the <a href=\"mailto:acbirdclub@gmail.com\">AC Birdclub<\/a> or follow them on Instagram @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ac_birdclub\/\">ac_birdclub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o5IWvGXxpVc\">video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5365\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Student poses with containers of food recovered from dining hall.\" width=\"281\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/Food.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/a>Allegheny College Food Recovery Network<\/h3>\n<p>Allegheny&#8217;s Chapter of Food Recovery Network strives to minimize food waste from Brooks Dining Hall and address food insecurity by recovering uneaten food and distributing it to local service organizations such as CHAPS, St. James Haven, and Women&#8217;s Services. To find out how you can get connected, email the <a href=\"mailto:foodrescue@allegheny.edu\">Allegheny College Food Network<\/a> at or follow them on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/acfoodrecovery\/\">@acfoodrecovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Allegheny Outing Club\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/RiverExpeditions104.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5359 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/RiverExpeditions104-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Students whitewater rafting.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/RiverExpeditions104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/RiverExpeditions104-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/RiverExpeditions104-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Outing Club is committed to providing safe, educational and challenging adventures to all members of the Allegheny College community regardless of experience or skill level. Through a core group of leaders, members are committed to sharing enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors by teaching the skills required to safely and respectfully explore the delicate wonders of nature. We will see you in the woods!<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to be a part of team, contact the <a href=\"mailto:outing@allegheny.edu\">Outing Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out their video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qfOuMt4ExXY&amp;feature=youtu.be\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5362 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Image of fist with the earth painted on it.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/GreenSOCS.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>GreenSOCS<\/h3>\n<p>The Green Students of Color Society (pronounced Greensox) is dedicated to nurturing and mentoring students of color to make a difference for the environment. Their mission is to \u201cPromote environmental activism and empower students of color to explore Environmental Science! Everyone is welcome :-))!\u201d Student-run and student-organized, Green SOCS has organized, participated in, and hosted a series of all campus events: The International Climate Strike; sewing and patching workshop to teach how to repurpose used and vintage clothes and promote sustainable fashion; The Green New Deal for Meadville, Pennsylvania; a sustainable eating and homemade pizza workshop; hiking events; muraling; and education on food deserts and how we fight them.\u00a0 Follow them on Instagram @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greensocs_allegheny\/\">greensocs_allegheny<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Students for Environmental Action\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/SEA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5358 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/SEA-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Students protesting during the climate march.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/SEA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/SEA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.allegheny.edu\/environmental-science-sustainability\/files\/2020\/10\/SEA-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Students of Environmental Action (SEA) at Allegheny College help to educate the campus community about environmental issues happening worldwide and locally. 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