Browsing UW Geography Undergraduate Colloquium by Issue Date
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Picnic Point: A Study on Student Use and Perception
(2011)Interest in the 21st century understanding of green space sparked research on university students' perceptions and uses of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, specifically Picnic Point, which has belonged to the University of ... -
Lake Wingra: Changing Perceptions and Land-Use Decisions of Madison Wetlands
(2011)Madison, Wisconsin is characterized by the presence of the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Capitol. Surrounded by a beautiful chain of fresh water lakes, the scenic nature of Madison's surroundings have ... -
The Distance Between Them: The Economic Geography of Students in Wisconsin
(2011)Urban economics is an extensive field with innumerable externalities that affect consumer spending. College communities create dynamic seasonal changes in demands and varying populations, offering a unique opportunity for ... -
Implications of Madison's Cycling Policies for a Heterogeneous Population
(2011)With the emerging importance of bicycling as a sustainable form of transportation, coupled with its health benefits enhancing quality of life, understanding the ways bicycle policy is being addressed by cities is crucial ... -
Determining Key Factors in the Decision-Making Process for Madison?s LEED Certified Landscape
(2011)This paper will address the distribution of the number of LEED certified buildings in comparing the commercial, civic, and residential buildings in the greater Madison area with a focus on gaining an understanding of the ... -
Picnic in the Park: A Demographic Case Study of Brittingham Park
(2011-12-18)This case study examines the demographic composition, use patterns and perception of Brittingham Park patrons. In seeking to answer the research question who uses Brittingham Park and why, we used both quantitative and ... -
Striking a Balance: Recreation and Conservation in Wisconsin State Parks
(2011-12-20)The basis of this project was to explore how visitor numbers to state parks affects both quality of visitor experience and conservation plans of park management. The research question and subsequent data collection ... -
Educating for Global Competence: A Case Study of North Woods International School
(2011-12-20)Due to drastic changes in education legislation over the years, many public schools in the United States are forced to cater their lessons to standardized testing. The administration and staff at North Woods International ... -
Geography of Apple Orchards in Wisconsin: Examining the Core of Cultivation
(2012)This study looks at the locations of orchards in Wisconsin and examines the reasons behind the initial choice for those locations as well as recent changes in popular locations and orchard methods. The most significant ... -
Perspectives of Locality in Madison, WI: Knowing Farmers, Food, and Fields of View
(2012)Wisconsin?s deep-rooted traditions of farming and activism fuse to form a unique and dynamic local food landscape. This comprehensive overview of local food landscapes explores alternative definitions of local food, describes ... -
Student Housing on the UW Campus: Pathways Through Space and Time
(2012)It is a formidable task to distill one hundred and fifty years of campus history in a comprehensive paper, but this is exactly what we have tried to accomplish. Through an examination of the built landscape of the University ... -
Soundscapes and the Live Music Culture of Madison, WI
(2012)A city's "downtown" is often characterized by entertainment, and Madison is no different. It is a music hub of nightly live performances that brings together a broad demographic range of people and performers. Our research ... -
A Social and Political Geography of Bicycle Transport in Madison, WI
(2012)The state capital and university town of Madison, Wisconsin is home to a thriving bicycle culture. The existing landscape of bicycle infrastructure in Madison is the result of a network of feedback loops involving people, ... -
State Street: the Rise of a Distinct Personality in an Evolving Landscape
(2012-12)State Street, a pedestrian mall located in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a focal point in the city due to its central location and distinct geographic personality. While geographic personality is an exchange relationship ... -
Driving the Budget: the Politics of Bus Transportation in Madison Wisconsin
(2012-12)Public transportation, beneficial to citizens directly and indirectly, is dictated by the political sphere, localized budgets, and urban demographics. This study seeks to isolate the characteristics of who is riding the ... -
Mobile Foodscapes: a Case Study of Food Carts on Madison's Isthmus
(2012-12)Our research investigates the food cart scene on Madison's Isthmus. City policies and regulations focus the density of food carts on Library Mall on the UW-Madison campus; however we emphasize in our narrative the social ... -
Food Grows Where Water Flows: Agriculture and Drought in Southern Wisconsin
(2012-12)Since the 1930s, the farming industry of southern Wisconsin has endured many droughts. New farming practices, market structures, and government policies have been implemented to combat the effects of drought in the ... -
Ancient Voices, Modern Ears: Effigy Mounds and the Social Reproduction of Landscape Narratives on the UW-Madison Campus
(2012-12)Effigy mounds have a very long history on the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. The record of Native American influence spans from 19th century traditions to contemporary buildings and events that take place today. ... -
History of Environmental Justice in Memphis's Lamar Avenue Corridor
(2013-12)Lamar Avenue in Memphis, TN serves as a hub for industry and a convergence point for air, rail and freight traffic. The presence of the Memphis International Airport, the national headquarters of Federal Express, as well ... -
Rural Landscape Change: Sketches of Transformation in E. Columbia County, Wisconsin
(2013-12)The rural landscape of America?s heartland encountered tremendous change over the past century. The effects of industrialization and a rapidly shifting economy during the late 19th century, forced family farmers to contend ...