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Black Bear Population Dynamics, Home Range, and Habitat Use on an Island in Lake Superior
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1996-05) -
Black Bear Density Dependent Population Regulation, Growth, and Den Site Selection in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2003-12) -
Black Bears and Elk of Northern Wisconsin: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Habitat Use and Seasonal Habitat Selection
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2005-04) -
Black Bear Reproductive Biology, Denning Biology, Habitat Use, and Movements in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1994-10)Few studies have documented reproductive rates, denning biology, habitat use, or movements (including dispersal) of black bears (Ursus americanus) in Wisconsin. This knowledge is required to effectively monitor and manage ... -
Effects of Stereotypes, Visibility, and Pop Culture on the Recruitment and Retention in the Middle School Orchestra
(College of Fine Arts and Communication, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2022-05)This thesis discusses the effects of stereotypes, visibility, and pop culture on the recruitment and retention on a string program. The sixth-grade students at two middle schools in the Fond du Lac School District were ... -
Food Habits, Growth, and Cover Types Used by Northern Wisconsin Black Bears
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1981-12)Black bear (Ursus americanus) food habits were determined by examining 630 scats collected during May through August 1976 and 1977. Seasonally important food items were grasses (Gramineae), sweet cicely (Osmorhiza Claytonii), ... -
A Demographic Comparison of a Hunted and an Unhunted Population of Black Bears in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1997-02)We studied black bear (Ursus americanus) population dynamics on a hunted and an unhunted population in northern Wisconsin. One hundred thirty three bears were captured, marked, and followed from 1984-1994. The unhunted ... -
Availability and Use of Foods by Black Bears in Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1986-12)Forty-five summer (May-August) food categories of black bears (Ursus americanus) were identified from analysis of 337 scats. Plants dominated the diet, and grasses and sedges (Graminae and Cyperaceae) were the most important ... -
Addressing Student-Perceived Barriers That Prevent Adolescent Students from Diverse Racial and Economic Backgrounds from Participating in Secondary School Ensembles
(College of Fine Arts and Communication, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2022-05)This thesis explores the ways in which student perceptions can affect ensemble enrollment at the secondary level. The research takes a specific look into minority students and students from disadvantaged socioeconomic ... -
Influence of hard mast, harvest framework, and other factors on black bear harvest
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a species of least concern and inhabits a major portion of North America, including 41 states in the United States and all 13 Canadian provinces. Thirty of those states provide ... -
Processing, Pitch, and Proficiency: An Examination of the Development of Auditory Processing Skills and its Potential Correlation to Pitch Discrimination Proficiency in Students in Grades Kindergarten through Grade Two
(College of Fine Arts and Communication, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2022-05)This study was designed using a Mixed Methods approach to investigate the nature of pitch proficiency development of children in grades Kindergarten through Grade Two. The goal of this research was to determine if pitch ... -
Reproductive ecology and environmental change: nest survival, nest-site fidelity, and nest-site selection of emperor geese on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The effects of climate change have been most pronounced in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Thus, environmental variation resulting from climate change will likely affect the ecology of organisms that rely on these ... -
Nutrient and Water Budget Modeling of the Petenwell Flowage: Adams, Juneau, and Wood Counties Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2000-06)The Petenwell flowage is a highly eutrophic impoundment located on the Wisconsin River in south-central Wisconsin. High nutrient discharge by municipalities and industries up-river results in blue green algae blooms ... -
Pedagogical Approaches in the Virtual Beginning Orchestra Classroom: Best Digital Resources for the Beginning Virtual Orchestra Classroom
(College of Fine Arts and Communication, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2022-08)This study aims to answer the research question: what are the best digital tools for teaching beginning string players in a fully virtual format? During the COVID-19 pandemic, educators across the world found themselves ... -
Bullhead Life History and the Effects of Removals in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)Bullheads Ameiurus spp. are an environmentally tolerant omnivorous fish species that are found throughout much of North America and parts of Europe. Despite their prevalence, bullheads are an infrequently studied species ... -
The Long and Winding Road: An Interpretive History of the Beatles' Myth
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1982-12) -
Teaching music to elementary students who have diagnosed learning differences: music teachers’ methods for teaching music in a self-contained program
(College of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-01)This thesis discusses methods used by music teachers that teach elementary students who have been diagnosed with learning differences in a self-contained program. Background information is provided regarding teaching ... -
Participants' Perceptions of the Ho-Chunk Nation Indigenous Arts and Sciences Institute
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2021-12)Native American culture or Indigenous ways of knowing and learning have been historically underrepresented in US public school classrooms. In this study, I claim that educators should participate in culturally influenced ... -
Interpreting Difficult Topics Through Dialogic Interpretation: Evaluating Training Modules for New Interpreters
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2021-12)The purpose of this study was to develop and determine the efficacy of a series of training modules about interpreting difficult or controversial topics, for consideration to be added to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens ... -
FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LAND ETHIC: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY CURRICULA
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2021-12)This was a qualitative study of discourses and practices reported by a sample (n = 45) of self identified sustainable farmers in central Wisconsin. I collected survey data, conducted farm visits, interviews, and analyzed ...