MINDS@UW Stevens Point: Recent submissions
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Identifying Walleye and Lake Whitefish Spawning Habitat below De Pere Dam in the Lower Fox River to Inform Habitat Improvements for Lake Sturgeon
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-10)Lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens populations in the Great Lakes basin have declined considerably due to a variety of factors including habitat loss and fragmentation resulting from the construction of dams that block ... -
Investigating the Prevalence of Birdshot in Wisconsin Black Bear Carcasses
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)The eastern American black bear (Ursus americanus americanus) is a symbolic resident of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, valued by indigenous tribes, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Given the considerable number (~24,000) ... -
Owl's the Weather? Relationship Between Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Migration Timing and Temperature
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) (NSWO) is a mesopredator commonly found within upland ecosystems across North America. NSWO’s migrate in the fall from September to December, peaking around mid-October, making ... -
Analyzing Bat Activity in Burned Red Pine Stands in Northern Wisconsin
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Bats in Wisconsin play an important role in their environment as nocturnal insectivores and have been shown to substantially reduce insect populations. At the same time, Wisconsin bats face numerous conservation issues. ... -
How Does Melanism Affect Survival Rate of Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Schmeekle Reserve, Stevens Point, WI?
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are commonly found at higher densities in urban areas; however, vehicle collisions and other anthropogenic threats can cause mortality. Melanism in gray squirrels is caused by ... -
Investigating Population Estimates of Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys volans) in Two Habitat Types in Schmeeckle Reserve
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys volans) are one of 3 species of flying squirrel found in North America. Since 2020, students with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society ... -
Por el Pasillo Mentorship Literacy Project: A Case Study of Supporting Multilingual Learners in Rural Schools
(School of Education, College of Professional Studies, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-08-01)This was a qualitative case study that outlined the integration of a learner-centered bilingual literacy mentorship program by positioning secondary multilingual participants as mentor leaders for elementary multilingual ... -
Towards Molecular Wires: A Density Functional Theory Study of Metallocenes
(2025-05-02)Organometallic sandwich complexes, also known as metallocenes, are some of the most instantly recognizable motifs in chemistry. In particular, triple-decker sandwiches are attractive because of their potential use in ... -
Reorienting an Environmental Science Curriculum with Indigenous Science Education
(School of Education, College of Professional Studies, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-08)In this project of curriculum action research, I used a three-part framework and seven tenets of Indigenous Knowledge to analyze a curriculum unit that I designed and implemented with students in two environmental studies ... -
The Impact of a Teacher Professional Learning Experience on Catholic Educators’ Support of LGBTQIA+ Students: A Case Study
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2025-08)LGBTQIA+ high school students are at greater risk for experiencing negative academic, emotional, and social experiences as a result of the way they are treated based on their sex, orientation, gender identity and expression ... -
Skills Important to Success as Environmental Educators and Interpreters: Insights from Recent Graduates
(The Academy of Leisure Sciences conference, 2025-03-06)Environmental education and environmental interpretation (EE/I) occur in settings ranging from K-12 schools to national parks to zoos. Consequently, working in these fields requires a wide knowledge base, strong communication ... -
Supporting K-12 Teachers during COVID-19: Observations for Environmental Education Providers
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Designing Resilient Energy Education Programs for a Sustainable Future
(Journal of Sustainability Education, 2015-01)Effective teacher professional development in energy education is essential to creating a sustainable future. This article highlights and describes three key components of the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) ... -
Environmental Literacy in Environmentally Themed Higher Education Courses
(Journal of Sustainability Education, 2017-03)This study sought to determine the influence of environmentally themed higher education courses upon students’ self-perceptions of their environmental literacy. Past research has suggested mixed conclusions about the ... -
Incorporation of environmental education in Wisconsin elementary and secondary classrooms
(2016-01-31)Human actions influence the health of the planet. It is important for people to understand environmental issues and the effects they can have. One avenue of reaching people is through pK-12 education. Teacher educators ... -
Climate Literacy: Using Deliberative Forums in Two College Courses
(Environmental Issues Forums (EIF) to Enhance Deliberation: Case Studies, North American Association for Environmental Education, 2018-01)Environmental Issue Forums (EIF) are designed to provide tools, training, and support for engaging communities in meaningful, productive discussions about wicked environmental issues. These forums, through the use of ... -
Linking Pedagogies: Promising Practices for High-Poverty Schools
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POTENTIAL FOR MINERALIZATION OF SOIL ORGANIC MATTER TO SUPPLY CROP NITROGEN, INFLUENCE CROP YIELD AND IMPROVE NITROGEN RECOMMENDATIONS IN WISCONSIN SANDY SOILS
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-09)Wisconsin is an important state for agricultural food production. In particular, the Wisconsin Central Sands (WCS) region, has a large number of acres in vegetable production. The soils in this region are coarse textured ... -
Examining Expanding Land-Based Recreation in the Iowa Great Lakes
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-09)The Iowa Great Lakes have been an important recreation setting for the Corn Belt region since the 1800s. The area’s tourism industry generates around $275 million annually. However, the overuse of the region’s recreation ...