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• Vulnerability in the Avalanche Capital: The Human Dimensions of Avalanche and Landslide Hazard in Juneau, Alaska  Provant, Zachary ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) In the United States, climate disasters kill thousands of people and cost billions of dollars each year. In 2023, the United States experienced 28 environmental disasters that cost more than one billion dollars each—the ...
• Ecological Intensification of Oregon Hazelnut Orchards: Restoring Native Plant Communities in Shared Ecosystems  Lane-Massee, Marissa ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) The rapidly expanding Oregon hazelnut industry offers a unique opportunity for restoring ecosystem services to private lands that were historically oak-prairie dominated habitats. With typical orchard management consisting ...
• Forward-looking approaches to rangeland restoration in a variable world  Batas, Lina ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) Ecological restoration is a powerful tool for repairing degraded ecosystems and promoting biodiversity and ecosystem functions. As global change drivers shift baseline conditions, forward-looking restoration approaches aim ...
• AN ACCUMULATION OF CATASTROPHE: A POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WILDFIRE IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES  Dockstader, Sue ( University of Oregon , 2024-03-25 ) This dissertation is an environmental sociological study of wildland fire in what is now the western United States. It examines wildfire management from roughly the 1900s to the present time employing a Marxist historical ...
• Managing Life's Future: Species Essentialism and Evolutionary Normativity in Conservation Policy, Practice, and Imaginaries  Maggiulli, Katrina ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-10 ) Folk essentialist and normative understandings of species are not only prevalent in popular layperson communities, but also end up undergirding United States conservation policy and practice due to the simplistic clarity ...
• Unsettled Ecologies: Alienated Species, Indigenous Restoration, and U.S. Empire in a Time of Climate Chaos  Fink, Lisa ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-10 ) This dissertation traces environmental thinking about invasive species from Western-colonial, diasporic settlers of color, and Indigenous perspectives within U.S. settler colonialism. Considering environmental discourses ...
• Futuremaking in a Disaster Zone: Everyday Climate Change Adaptation amongst Quechua Women in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca  Moulton, Holly ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-10 ) Indigenous women in Peru are often labeled “triply vulnerable” to climate change due to race, gender, and economic marginalization. Despite Peru’s focus on gender, Indigeneity, and intersectionality in national adaptation ...
• Land Acts: Land's Agency in American Literature, Law, and History from the Colonial Period to Removal  Keeler, Kyle ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-10 ) This dissertation examines land’s agency and relationships to land in the places now known as the United States as these relationships appear in literature and law from early colonization to the removal period. Land Acts ...
• PALEOTEMPERATURE, VEGETATION CHANGE, FIRE HISTORY, AND LAKE PRODUCTIVITY FOR THE LAST 14,500 YEARS AT GOLD LAKE, PACIFIC NORTHWEST, USA  Baig, Jamila ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-09 ) The postglacial history of vegetation, wildfire, and climate in the Cascade Range (Oregon) is only partly understood. This study uses high-resolution analysis from a 13-meter, 14,500-year sediment core from Gold Lake to ...
• On Western Juniper Climate Relations  Reis, Schyler ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-26 ) Western juniper woodlands are highly sensitive to climate in terms of tree-ring growth, seedling establishment and range distribution. Understanding the dynamics of western juniper woodlands to changes in precipitation, ...
• Stories We Tell, Stories We Eat: Mexican Foodways, Cultural Identity, and Ideological Struggle in Netflix’s Taco Chronicles  Sanchez, Bela ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-26 ) Food is a biological necessity imbued with numerous social, cultural, and economic implications for identity production and everyday meaning-making. Food television is a unique medium for the meanings of food and foodways ...
• Soil Nutrient Additions Shift Orthopteran Herbivory and Invertebrate Community Composition  Altmire, Gabriella ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-26 ) Anthropogenic alterations to global pools of nitrogen and phosphorus are driving declines in plant diversity across grasslands. As such, concern over biodiversity loss has precipitated a host of studies investigating how ...
• Multispecies Memoir: Self, Genre, and Species Justice in Contemporary Culture  Otjen, Nathaniel ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-04 ) Liberal humanism articulates an individual, rational, autonomous, universal, and singularly human subject that possesses various rights and freedoms. Although the imagined subject at the heart of liberal humanist philosophy ...
• Understanding How Changes in Disturbance Regimes and Long-Term Climate Shape Ecosystem and Landscape Structure and Function  Wright, Jamie ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-04 ) Long-term and anthropic climatic change intersecting with disturbances alters ecosystem structure and function across spatiotemporal scales. Quantifying ecosystem responses can be convoluted, therefore utilizing multiproxy ...
• Ikpíkyav (To Fix Again): Drawing From Karuk World Renewal To Contest Settler Discourses Of Vulnerability  Vinyeta, Kirsten ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-04 ) The Klamath River Basin of Northern California has historically been replete with fire-adapted ecosystems and Indigenous communities. For the Karuk Tribe, fire has been an indispensable tool for both spiritual practice and ...
• Grassland Restoration in Heterogeneous, Changing, and Human Dominated Systems  Brambila, Alejandro ( University of Oregon , 2022-10-04 ) Ecological restoration is a powerful tool to promote biodiversity and ecosystem function. Understanding underlying system variability and directional change can help predict outcomes of restoration interventions. Spatial ...
• Restoring What? And for Whom? Listening to Karuk Ecocultural Revitalization Practitioners and Uncovering Settler Logics in Ecological Restoration.  Worl, Sara ( University of Oregon , 2022-05-10 ) What does it mean to restore a landscape degraded by settler colonialism? How might a well intentionedprocess like ecological restoration end up causing harm from underlying settler colonial logics? This thesis explores ...
• Instigating Communities of Solidarity: An Exploration of Participatory, Informal, Temporary Urbanisms  Meier, Briana ( University of Oregon , 2021-11-23 ) This dissertationexamines the potential for participatory, informal urbanisms to buildcollaborative relations across ontological, cultural, and political difference. This research contributes to thefield of urban, environmental ...
• The Holy Oak School of Art and Ecology: A Proposal for Arts-Based Environmental Education Programming  Best, Krysta ( University of Oregon , 2021-11-23 ) The following is a proposal for arts-based environmental education programming in elementary schools, after-school programs, and day-camp programs, entitled the Holy School of Art and Ecology. Ecophenomenological, arts-based ...
• Settler Colonial Listening and the Silence of Wilderness in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area  Hilgren, Bailey ( University of Oregon , 2021-11-23 ) The Boundary Waters Canoe Area soundscape in northern Minnesota has a long and contested history but is most often characterized today as a pristine and distinctly silent wilderness. This thesis traces the construction and ...

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Environmental Studies Theses, Dissertations, and Professional Papers

This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana Department of Environmental Studies. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Coalescence: A Carnivore Coexistence Curriculum that Braids Indigenous & Western Ecological Knowledge into a Relevant and Experiential Learning Opportunity for Youth , Stephanie Anne Barron

Breathing Hard in Beautiful Places , Lars Chinburg

UNLOCKING THE WEST: A CRITIQUE OF PREVIOUS STATUTORY ATTEMPTS AND A PROPOSED STATUTORY SOLUTION TO ALLOW ACCESS TO CORNER-LOCKED PUBLIC LAND , Sawyer J. Connelly

Cultivating Access: The Benefits and Challenges of Using Community Land Trusts to Preserve Farmland and Support Farmers. , Meghan Daly

Better Understanding the Barred Owl , Adam Lee Potts

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Biome Within: Conception and Change in the Paradise Valley , Austin Kirchhoff

"Our Loons": Participant Attachments and Motivations within a Community-Based Monitoring Program , Taylor Tewksbury

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Traversing Paradigms: An Environmental Journey to Body and Mind , Martin Ceja Mejia

Tales from a Placeholder: A Relational Journey with Land, Place, People and Self , Kalle O. Fox

Edge Habits: Confessions of a Naturalist , Zoey Talon Greenberg

Keeping What You Sow: Intellectual Property Rights for Plant Breeders and Seed Growers , Paulina B. Jenney

Collaborating in Cattle Country: Developing a Collaborative Process to Protect the Ecological, Economic, and Cultural Integrity of Ranching in the Northern Rockies , Emily Jochem

RE-MODELING THE INTERIOR: SPATIAL METHODS AND POLICY REVISIONS TO IMPROVE INVENTORY AND DESIGNATION OF BLM’S AREAS OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN , Amy H. Katz

A Thinking Person's Guide to Immigration and Environmental Racism at the US - Mexico Border , Emma H. Kiefer

Re-Storying Grant Creek: A Case Study of Relational Dynamics on a Degraded Montana Stream , Seamus Rucci Land

NO DIVING FROM BRIDGE , Lia R. Mendez

Catch My Drift? Perceptions and Experiences of Pesticide Contamination of Organic Crops in Montana , sarah Rodgers

Trailing Fire: Working in the Woods and the Future of Forests in a Chaotic Climate , Claire Kilchrenan Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Building Bridges: How Collaboration is Addressing Wildlife-Vehicle Conflicts in Montana's Upper Yellowstone Watershed , Daniel Phelps Anderson

EVALUATING THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE ROUNDTABLE ON THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT , Travis D. Anklam

Ragged Coast: Stories from the Easternmost Edge , Siobhan Justine Harrity

LIGHTMAN , Cynthia Ann Marbut

Policy and Collaborative Governance: Case Studies of Three Wildlife Crossings , Nicholas Maya

Collaborative Conservation and Backcountry Weed Control: A Case Study of the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness , Christopher James Prange

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Food Policy for a Healthy, Sustainable, and Equitable Local Food System: Recommendations for Missoula , Erika Berglund

Surface Tension: Essays on an Evolving Faith , Sydney Jo Bollinger

Down the Deer Path: Reflections on the Future of Hunting in America , Jackie A. Bussjaeger

Comparing Fence Modeling and Mapping Approaches to Support Wildlife Management and Research in Southwest Montana , Simon Albert Buzzard

RHETORIC AND PERCEPTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE PROPOSED NORTHMET MINE ON MINNESOTA’S IRON RANGE , Sophia J. Frank

Saline: On Walking Through , Kitty A. Galloway

Change is the Only Constant: A Snowpack Retention Analysis and Climate Vulnerability Road Map for the Skalkaho Creek Sub-Basin , Zachary Freeman Goodwin

Developing a Decision-Making Framework for Assisted Migration: Applying this to the American Pika and Whitebark Pine , Mia Kimya Hedayat-Zedah

A Policy Analysis of Lead Paint Disclosure Implementation in Residential Homes in Missoula Montana , Marissa Lein Lehner

An Exploration of Zero Waste Policies and Recommendations for Missoula , Sarah Blyth Lundquist

A Restless Imminent Dread , Elizabeth M. Pellegrino

Tending to the Tapestry: An Ecofeminist Interpretation of Women Farmer-Artists' Stories , Aubrey Pongluelert

Protecting Biodiversity on National Forests: The Evolution and Implementation of Forest Planning Regulations , Anna Wearn

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Recovering our Roots: The Importance of Salish Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Traditional Food Systems to Community Wellbeing on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. , Mitchell Rose Bear Don't Walk

Environmental Site Assessment and Hydrogeologic Impacts to Groundwater at St. Ignatius, Montana and Hanford, Washington , Ryan M. Carter

Protecting Natural Resources on Agricultural Lands: Producers' Perspectives on the Conservation Stewardship Program in Montana , Mary Ellis

WATER USE IN CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOS) IN MINNESOTA: WHO’S KEEPING TRACK? , Dara Meredith Fedrow

Missoula Prescription Produce Program: Lessons Learned 2015-2017 , Harley Fredriksen

The Impact of Industrial Agriculture on Social-Ecological Resilience: A Case Study of the Fairfield Bench, Montana , Anne Preston Harney

Walking While Asking:Lessons from Agroecology Education in Chiapas, Mexico , Katherine E. Keller

Why Does My Town Smell Like Nail Polish?: Using The Toxics Release Inventory To Investigate Industrial Chemical Pollutants In Elkhart County, Indiana , Magdalena Lehman

Walking with the Wild: Finding an Ethic of Compassion in Conservation , Jane Hallie McGuire

Development Along Rattlesnake Creek: An Assessment of Stream Health, Channel Form, and Land Cover , Christopher D. Miller

"Fenced-In Place": White Settler Colonialism as Opposition to Increased Tribal Management of the National Bison Range , Brittany Lee Palmer

The Anatomy of Extinction: Stories of People as Place , Mason Parker

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Applications of GIS in Conservation , Heidi M. Daulton

A Comparison of Three Agricultural Startups , John Dindia

Policy Analysis: Alaska Salmon Hatcheries , Jessica Eller

ZONING AND COMPLEMENTARY INCENTIVES TO PROTECT FARMLAND: A CASE FOR MISSOULA COUNTY , Kaitlin McCafferty

Lessons Learned in the Superfund Process: A Guide for Community Advisory Groups , Terri Nichols

GROWING YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT GARDEN CITY HARVEST THROUGH PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH , Hannah B. Oblock

Volunteering for Vegetables: Community Agriculture and the Prospects for Building a More Democratic Food System , Kali Orton

Things That Fly , Melissa Anne Peterson

Transitioning Montana to a Renewable Energy Future: The Social and Economic Impacts , Jacqueline O. Sussman

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Poison in Pink , Sydney V. Cook

Carrying the Seeds: Adaptations and Transitions of Hmong American Food Producers in Missoula County, Montana , Rachel Cramer

DOES SHAPE MATTER? BREEDING HABITAT USE AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF GRAY CATBIRDS (DUMETELLA CAROLINENSIS) IN TWO WESTERN WOODLAND HABITATS , Sharon Fuller

Chignik Summer , Peter Gurche

GROUND FIRES: Essays on Land and Scouting , Matthew R. Hart

The Balancing Act: Ecological Interventions and Decision Tradeoffs to Preserve Wilderness Character , Lucy A. Lieberman

Wearing it on: A Map of Work and Land , Thomas Sentner

COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE , Sophie C. Wolfram

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

A Comparison of Course Quality Surveiy Results from Students on Gender Balanced and Gender Imbalanced Field Courses at NOLS , Alexandra M. Alway

PERFORMANCE MEASURES OF ROAD CROSSING STRUCTURES FROM RELATIVE MOVEMENT RATES OF LARGE MAMMALS , Adam Andis

Between Rivers: Reflections on home, obligation, and otherness from a confluence of conservation and connectivity , Chandra M. Brown

Adapting Near-Ultraviolet Colorimetry for Long-Term In Situ Monitoring of Hexavalent Chromium in Groundwater Aquifers , Janine Carter

An Elemental Community: Contemplations of Place , Theresa A. Duncan

Aquatic food webs and heavy metal contamination in the upper Blackfoot River, Montana , Jack E. Landers

Beautiful, Battered Lands: Making Peace with Place from the Rust Belt to Appalachia , Katherine Leary

The Next Billion: Lessons in off-grid electricity development from the global south , Peter McDonough

73,401 Hexagons: A Geodiversity Gap Analysis of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem , Robina A. Moyer

Wingspan: Living with Birds , Lauren A. Smith

The Way Around: Walking into Revolution , Nicholas T. Triolo

Baseline study of recovering headwater streams in the Sapphire Mountains, western Montana , Morgan Vinyard

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF BLACK-TAILED PRAIRIE DOGS ON BOULDER, COLORADO OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS LAND: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECT INDICATORS , Rachel A. Caldwell

Instituting Collaborative Conservation in Federal Land Management: the BLM's Resource Advisory Councils as an Example , Benjamin D. Donatelle

Off the Court, Onto the Farm , Arza E. Hammond

Speaking for You: Positions of Montana Ranching Organizations on Beef Market Concentration , Katie Marie LeBlanc

Farm-to-School in Montana: An Assessment of Program Participation , Autumn Lee

Legal Tools for Local Control of Oil and Gas Development: Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities – Focusing on Select Eastern and Western U.S. States with Current and Potential Oil/Gas Development , Gabrielle M. Ostermayer

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN WILDERNESS: WHAT THE FISH TO DO? , Kelsey R. Patterson

Rural Food Procurement Strategies and Attitudes Towards Food Sourcing: A Case Study of Boulder Town, Utah , Jane R. Philips

Cultivating Opportunity: Land Transfer Tools to Support Land Access for Beginning Farmers , Samuel E. Plotkin

The Millennial Who Planted Trees , trevien stanger

Raising Grain in Next Year Country: Dryland Farming, Drought, and Adaptation in the Golden Triangle, Montana , Caroline M. Stephens

Sacred Zones: Examing Wilderness in Yellowstone, Maine and Russia , Lily S. Vonderheide

Unearthing Connections in a Storied Landscape: The Flathead River Honoring and Place-Based Education in the Flathead Valley , Melissa Wardlow

FRACTURE , Emily Withnall

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Use and Effectiveness of Wildlife Crossing Structures with Short Sections of Wildlife Fencing , Elizabeth Rose Fairbank

A Hunter's Shadows: A Personal Exploration of Hunting , James Giese

A SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RESORT AT PAWS UP , Matthew S. Hannon

WHEN THE SAP FLOWS: AFFECTION AND INDUSTRY IN THE MAPLE WOODS , Nicholas R. Littman

Impacts of Montana Public Wolf Hunting and Trapping on Tolerance and Acceptance of Gray Wolves Among Rural Resident Ranchers, Trappers, and Big Game Hunters , Alia Winn Mulder

'This Disc is not for a Bird Bath, it's for my Tractor': Exploring Gender, Sustainable Agriculture, and Networks in Western Montana , Eva Kathryn Rocke

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Prioritizing The Upper Clark Fork River Tributaries for Instream Flow Restoration , Catherine B. Berg

Native Trout Restoration in the National Parks of the Northern Rockies: An Analysis of Management Actions & Outcomes , Michael John Canetta

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Advancing Depth-Storage-Discharge Modeling in Regional Hydrology , Fahad Alshehri

An Analysis of Driven Pile Relaxation in Florida Soils , Dalton E. Knowles

Nutrient Removal of Biochar Amended Modified Bioretention Systems Treating Nursery Runoff , Nicholas Richardson

Dissolved Nitrogen Removal in Biochar Amended, High Permeability Media for Urban Stormwater Treatment , Mark Vicciardo

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

The Influence of Corrosion Mitigating Fluids on Post Tensioned Tendon Grout Properties and Steel to Grout Bond Strength , Sarita Ale Magar

Exploring Alternative Electron Donors for Heterotrophic Denitrification at a Water Reclamation Facility in Tampa Bay , Tejas Athavale

Mechanisms Contributing to Hydrogen-Influenced Early Failure of Bridge Tendons , David Dukeman

The Influence of Bipolar Electrochemical Cell Geometry on the Studies of Pitting Corrosion , Amin Kazem Ghamsari

Field-Base Exploratory Study of Microbial Activity in Eight Potable Water Storage Tanks in Barbados , Katelyn M. Long

Land Use/Land Cover Uncertainty Analysis Using Hydrological Modeling in the Northern Watershed of Lake Okeechobee , Andres Lora Santos

Modeling Leachate Treatment Processes in Adsorbent-amended Hybrid Constructed Wetland , Ishfaqun Nisa

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Ruthvik Pendyala

Anaerobic Digestion of Brewery Waste Including Spent Yeast and Hops , Dhanashree Rawalgaonkar

Characteristics and Hydraulic Behavior of Adsorptive Media for Use in Permeable Reactive Barriers , Shelby Rocha

Exploratory Data-Driven Models for Water Quality: A Case Study for Tampa Bay Water , Sandra Sekyere

Interdependency between Water and Road Infrastructures: Cases and Impacts , Shihab Uddin

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms’ Impact on Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee, Florida , Daniela Vasquez Diaz

Exploration of Shared Passenger Urban Air Mobility – Integrated Network Design, Operation Scheduling and System Configuration , Zhiqiang Wu

Rehabilitation Technologies to Abate Infiltration in Sanitary Sewers , Steve Youssef

Adsorption of Long and Short Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) onto Granular Activated Carbon and Porous Organic Polymers , Yan Zhang

Adiabatic Temperature Rise and Durability Performance of Slag Blended Concrete , Hai Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance , Malaak Omelia Araujo

Quantifying a 21-year Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction in a Ridge and Valley Lake Environment Using a Highly Constrained Modeling Approach , Richard T. Bowers Jr.

A Convergent Approach to Aqueous Lead (Pb) Mitigation of a Supplemental Self-Supply Shallow Groundwater Source Accessed by Handpumps in Madagascar , Adaline Marie Buerck

Identifying Significant Factors Affecting the Likelihood and Severity Level of Shared E-scooter Crashes , Recep Can Cakici

Evaluation of Aluminum Dissolution, Current Density, and Pitting Patterns During Electrocoagulation , Monica Castro Carias

Carbon Diversion, Partial Nitritation/Anammox Enrichment, and Ammonium Capture as Initial Stages for Mainstream Ion Exchange-Deammonification Process , Sheyla Chero-Osorio

Data Driven Approaches for Understanding and Improving Urban Mobility , Yujie Guo

Assessment of Scoured Bridges Subjected to Vessel Impact Using Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis , Amir S. Irhayyim

Assessment and Prevention of Bacterial Regrowth in Stored Household Water in Eastern Coastal Madagascar , Lauren Judah

The Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrology Using Hydrologic Modelling and Geographical Information System (GIS) , Nattachan Luesaksiriwattana

Simulating Flood Control in Progress Village, Florida Using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) , Azize Minaz

Effects of Slurry Type on Drilled Shaft Strength , Cesar Quesada Garcia

Comparison Study of Consumer’s Perception toward Urban Air Mobility in the United States and Rest of the World Using Social Media Information , S M Toki Tahmid

Advanced Methods for Railroad Station Operation Decisions: Data Analytics, Optimization, Automation , Yuan Wang

High-Risk Traffic Crash Pattern Recognition and Identification Using Econometric Models and Machine Learning Models , Runan Yang

Biochar Amended Biological Systems for Enhanced Landfill Leachate and Lignocellulosic Banana Waste Treatment , Xia Yang

Passive Radiative Cooling by Spectrally Selective Nanoparticles in Thick Film Nanocomposites , David Allen Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

A System Architecture for Water Distribution Networks , Noha Abdel-Mottaleb

Sustainability Assessment of a Pressure Retarded Osmosis System , Samar Al Mashrafi

Health Risk Assessment of Local Populations Ingesting Water with Naturally Occurring Arsenic and Fecal Related Contaminants in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala , Marisol Alvarez

Influence of Coating Defects Within the Lock Seams on the Corrosion Performance of Aluminized Steel Drainage Pipes , Mohammed Al Yaarubi

Longitudinal Trajectory Tracking Analysis for Autonomous Electric Vehicles Based on PID Control , Hossein Amiri

An Assessment and Exploration of Recent Methodological Advances in Safety Data Analysis , Suryaprasanna Kumar Balusu

Pressure Retarded Osmosis: A Potential Technology for Seawater Desalination Energy Recovery and Concentrate Management , Joshua Benjamin

Assessing the Feasibility of Microbially Managed Biological Filtration in U.S. Drinking Water Systems for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern , Andrew J. Black

The Effect of Cement and Blast Furnace Slag Characteristics on Expansion of Heat-Cured Mortar Specimens , Jair G. Burgos

A Systems Approach for Improving the Performance of Rural Community-Managed Water Systems Using SIASAR: Case Studies in Bolivia and Colombia , Rachel A. Cannon

Passive Nitrifying Biofilters for Onsite Treatment of Saline Domestic Wastewater , Daniel Arnulfo Delgado

Plastic Pollution in Urban Rivers: Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Plastic Release and Transport , Charlotte Juliane Haberstroh

Effects of Nitrate on Arsenic Mobilization during Aquifer Storage and Recovery , Hania Hawasli

Prediction of the Effects of Turbulence on Vehicle Hydroplaning using a Numerical Model , Thathsarani Dilini Herath Herath Mudiyanselage

Shortcut Nitrogen Removal in Photo-sequencing Batch Reactor, Experiments, Dynamic Model and Full-scale Design , Sahand Iman Shayan

Chorine Conversion: Biological and Water Quality Impact on Activated Carbon Block Point of Use Filters , Horace S. Jakpa

Efficient Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus at Centralized Water Reclamation Facilities , Helene Kassouf

Building and Characterizing a Lab-Scaled Aquifer Storage and Recovery System , Murat Can Kayabas

Corrosion Rate Prediction in FRP-Concrete Repair , Mohammad A. Khawaja

Use of Biochar and Zeolite for Landfill Leachate Treatment: Experimental Studies and Reuse Potential Assessment , Thanh Thieu Lam

Feasibility of Epoxy Bond Enhancement on High-Strength Concrete , Amanda A. Lewis

Leaf Cutter Ant Nest Soil Cement Stabilized Earthen Bricks: Materials and Methods for Engineering Field Applications , Faith Malay

Minimum Cut-Sets for the Identification of Critical Water Distribution Network Segments , Xiliang Mao

An Assessment of Nutrient Improvement in Surface Water Due to the Conversion of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems to Sewerage , Jenelle A. Mohammed

Development of a Numerical Process Model for Adsorbent-amended Constructed Wetlands , Lillian Mulligan

Corrosion Propagation of Stainless Steel Reinforced Concrete , Nelly Sofía Orozco Martínez

Corrosion Durability Service Life of Calcium Silicate-Based Reinforced Concrete , Carolina Páez Jiménez

Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability of a Small Water Production Facility in Madagascar , Jesal Patel

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of the Hydraulic Performance and Bio-kinetics in a Full-Scale Oxidation Ditch , Kiesha C. Pierre

Biochar Amended Bioretention Systems for Nutrient and Fecal Indicator Bacteria Removal from Urban and Agricultural Runoffs , Md Yeasir Arif Rahman

Understanding the Leaching Mechanism for Lead (Pb) Found in Components of Locally Manufactured Handpumps in Eastern Madagascar , Nidhi Shah

Impacts of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Future Traffic , Xiaowei Shi

Community Assessment of Water Perceptions and Household Point-of-Use Treatment Methods in Madagascar , Isabella Rose Silverman

Laboratory Examination of Lead Weights Harvested from Pitcher Pumps in Eastern Madagascar , Madelyn Wilson

Impact of grain morphology on the temporal evolution of interfacial area during multi-phase flow in porous media , Fizza Zahid

EAV Fleet Management in Transportation and Power Systems , Dongfang Zhao

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Framework for Assessing the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) of Decentralized Sanitation , Adefunké Adeosun

Development of an Organic Processor Assembly (OPA) for Sustainable Resource Recovery to Enable Long-Duration, Deep-Space Human Exploration (LoDDSHE) , Talon James Bullard

Black Lives Matter in Engineering, Too! An Environmental Justice Approach towards Equitable Decision-Making for Stormwater Management in African American Communities , Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo

Coral Reef Restoration in the Tropical West Atlantic Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic , Linden Cheek

Designing Next-generation Transportation Systems with Emerging Vehicle Technologies , Zhiwei Chen

Strength Restoration of Corrosion Damaged Piles Repaired with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Systems , Jethro Clarke

Water Quality and Sustainability Assessment of Rural Water Systems in the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panama , Corbyn Cools

Rapid Cross-Section Imaging with Magnetic and Impedance Sensors for Grout Anomaly Detection in External Post-Tensioned Tendons , Hani Freij

Enhanced Nitrogen, Organic Matter and Color Removal from Landfill Leachate by Biological Treatment Processes with Biochar and Zeolite , Bisheng Gao

Bond Life of Structural Epoxy-Concrete Systems Under Accelerated Hygrothermal Aging , Philip W. Hopkins

Socio-Technical Transitions in the Water Sector: Emerging Boundaries for Utility Resilience in Barbados , Wainella N. Isaacs

Structural and Agricultural Value at Risk in Florida from Flooding during Hurricane Irma , Alexander J. Miller

An Inferential Study of the Potential Consumer Value of Free Charging for Users of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure , Divyamitra Mishra

Reimagining Bottom-up Participatory Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippines , Emily Clark Nabong

Effects of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Slags and Cements on Durability of Portland Cement-Slag Blended Systems , Farzaneh Nosouhian

Using a Systems Thinking Approach and Health Risk Assessment to Analyze the Food-Energy-Water System Nexus of Seaweed Farming in Belize , Estenia J. Ortiz Carabantes

Implementation of Large-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste at the University of South Florida , Karamjit Panesar

Enhanced Fluoride Removal in Biosand Filters Using Aluminum Oxide Coated Media and Modified Filter Design , Madison Leigh Rice

Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Cement Replacement in Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) , Adah Shair

Bio-electrochemical Denitrification Systems and Applications for Nitrogen Removal in On-Site Wastewater Treatment , Kamal Ziad Taha

Development of an Integrated Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) and Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) System for Dilute Municipal Wastewater Treatment , Ahmet Erkan Uman

Post-overlay Flexible Pavement Performance Modeling and Its Application in Sustainable Asphalt Overlay Policy Making , Chunfu Xin

Sustainable Nutrient Management Through Technology-Level Evaluation and System-Level Optimization , Xiaofan Xu

Influence of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps on Corrosion Progression of Bridge Piles in Marine Environments , Shayan Yazdani

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Seepage-Coupled Finite Element Analysis of Stress Driven Rock Slope Failures for BothNatural and Induced Failures , Thomas Becket Anyintuo

Statistical Analysis of the Role of Socio-Demographic and Health Factors in Shared Mobility Related Behaviors and Usage Likelihoods , Natalia M. Barbour

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

The Dark Side of Power: Shortcomings of America’s Energy Grid and How to Fix Them , John Ashton

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Prosperity: Harnessing Traditional Ecological Knowledge to Revitalize Australia's Economy, Environment, and Human Wellbeing , Annabelle L. Baulch

We Are What We Eat: Unsustainable Food and Diet in America , Azzurra Bertelli Pisetti

Cultivating Hope: The Influence of Positive Outlooks in K-12 Climate Change Education , Agnes Brown

From Pasture to Pavement: Urban Expansion and Its Environmental Consequences in Perth , ANASTASIA CHARELISHVILI

Unnatural Climate Solutions: The Naturalizing Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine , Ryan Chen Mx.

The Air We Breathe: Understanding Individual Exposure to Air Pollution , Claire Culliton

An Environmental Justice Framework for Transportation Equity , Alex Kay DePinho

Breaches in the Levee: Increasing Sea Level Rise and Hurricane Activity in New Orleans , Ian A. Gere

Pandemic Pandemonium: The Interconnectedness of Environmental and Public Health Through the Lens of COVID-19 , Hanna Giedraitis

New York City’s Rising Sea Level and Coastal Erosion: Approaches to Resiliency , Ryder D. Isidro

Hawaii’s Future Is Kānaka Maoli: Reconciling the Colonization of Hawai’i to Promote a Greener Future , William Johnston

Bees in the Big City: The History, Politics, and Infrastructure of Colony Collapse Disorder and Potential Solutions , Anthony Lekakis

Stepping Towards Sustainability: Analyzing Walkability in Urban Environments , Elli Lewis

Not Just a Walk in the Park: Environmental Injustice in New York City’s Green Spaces , Greta Laine McLaughlin

Modern Human Sacrifice: Environmental Injustice in Cancer Alley , Molly Mulvaney

An Anthropogenic Mass Extinction: Speculation about the Future of Humanity and Other Species , Grace M. Nelson

Lyme Disease in the Northeast: The Unintended Consequence of Suburban Development , Hayden Neubert

Reef Ecosystem Conservation for the Hawaiian Islands: The Impacts of Ocean Warming and Acidification on Benthic Reef Populations , Samantha Roberts

Revitalizing New York City Food Deserts: On Addressing, Examining, and Solving Food Insecurity in New York City , Eleanor Ann Rodde

Climate Change and Environmental Crises in Coastal Cities: Charleston vs New York City , Nolan Rodriguez

Confessions of a Contemporary Consumer: Environmental and Humanitarian Impacts of Fast Fashion , Maria Jose Salume

A Just, Sustainable Transition at Fordham University , Ethan Shepard

Greening Urban Spaces: Harnessing Houseplants to Reclaim Ecosystem Services , Alana Snyder

Urban Agriculture: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability in New York City , Taylor K. Takahashi

The Abyss of Abundance: Consumer Overconsumption and the Road to Environmental Collapse , Emma Vega

Beyond the Tap: The Flint, Michigan Water Crisis as an Issue of Environmental Racism , Vincent J. Vitanza

Sustainable Urban Design in New York City: The Case Study of Manhattan’s Chinatown , Tiffany Wu

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

A Human-Animal Dialogue: Positive Reinforcement Training in Zoos and Aquariums , Kathryn Bennett

Designing A Comprehensive Waste Management Plan For K-12 Public School Systems: Ridgefield High School Zero-Waste Initiative Case Study , Caitlin Saoirse Boyle

Land Dispossession and Native American Climate Adaptation: The Hopi Tribe , Jessica M. Curran

The Green Core of The Big Apple: The Significance of Urban Green Spaces in New York City & Beyond , Grace Dailey

A Greener Shade of Blue and Yellow: Sweden's Path to Environmental Leadership , Katherine Delfay

The Value of Zoos and Aquariums; A Perspective Via The Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium , Reiariel D. Garcia

Identity vs Institution: Political Violence Against Environmental Activists in Colombia , Sophie Genolio

Renovating America's Electrical Grid: Renewable Sources and Resilient Delivery , Justin O'Hare Giffee

Conflict and Coltan: Resource Extraction and Collision in The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Venezuela , Jenna Marie Goldblatt

Macroproblems Require Microsolutions: The Case for Microgrids in the U.S. Energy Infrastructure , David Howie

Combating the Climate Crisis: Anishinaabe Philosophy and Environmental Justice , Margaret Hunt

Fighting Heat and Rain: New York City’s Climatic Problems and The Effect on The City’s Urbanism , Moises D. Lopez

Salmon Says: An Examination of Salmon Farms and Sustainability , Ashley Morales

Dust Unto Dust: An Exploration of How Deathcare Became Unnatural , Carli Neustadt

Heatwaves in the Arctic: Their Effects on Northern Alaska , Tayler M. Rogers

Sick of Zoning in Metropolitan Chicago: Healing Environmental Racism and Investing in a Segregated City , Caroline M. Sandoval

The ‘Surplus’ of Siem Reap: A Comparative Study of Cambodia’s Urban Recyclers , Karin Schroeder

An Oasis in Crisis: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Turned Drought , Justine Wendt

A Path to Achieve European Energy Security , Nicholas Wolf

State Run Dry: How California Manages Inevitable Drought Due to Climate Change , Rachelle Yang

Water Scarcity In Lebanon: The Edge Of Collapse , Gregory B. Yared

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

The Colonial Legacy of Public Lands: Exploring Extractivism in the Bears Ears Region , Josephine W. Cohen

Locked Inside: The Importance of New York City’s Parks in the Wake of COVID-19 , Ellena Dickerson

Beauty and the Beast: Plastic Pollution in the Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry , Olivia Frantzeskos

Water Remunicipalization: Insights and policy implications from Atlanta, Georgia case study , David L. Fretz

Surviving Future Pandemics: The Economic, Social, and Political Battle Against Climate Change and Infectious Diseases , Dayana Gonzalez

Doomscrolling: How Science Journalism Can Fight Climate Despair , Rachel Gow

Soup Minus Shark: How the Shark Finning Industry Continues to Cause Transboundary Environmental Harm , Anna Haase

A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance: An Ecofeminist Response to Climate Change , Olivia Johnson

Ignoring Native Voices: Environmental and Cultural Impact of Oil Pipelines , Nicolette Makris

Remedying Renewable Energy Research: Implementation of Green Chemistry in Laboratories , Julia Mayes

Sustainable Urban Planning: Turning the Concrete Jungle into Green Buildings , Danielle Richardson

Internet and the Environment: A Catalyst to Consumerism and Environmental Degradation , Monica Stanovic

Controlling the Contamination: Preventing Environmental Impacts of Combined Sewage Overflows in NYC , Samiur R. Turjja

Adapting to Environmental Crises: Humans’ Resilience to Humanity , Isabella Volonte

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Conserving Chelonia mydas Populations in Oahu: The Impact of Plastic on the Hawaiian Archipelago , Hailey Arango

A Living City: Food Accessibility and Urban Growth in New York City , Kat Coleman

Microplastics in the Big Apple: A look into plastic pollution of New York City Waters , Taina Colon

The True Cost of Clothes: Sustainability Issues in the Fashion Industry , Grace Costa

Commodifying the Commons: American Individualism and Corporate Agriculture , Sarah A. Cryer

Reaching Climate Resiliency: The Challenge for Urban Areas , Anita Gitta

A Meadow From Above: Expanding Green Roof Implementation in NYC , Lydia Hallett

Conservation and Murder: The Plight of Indigenous Land Defenders in Mexico, Costa Rica, New Zealand and the Philippines , Jillian G. Kenny

The Bitcoin Standard: The Pursuit of Sound Monetary and Environmental Management Systems , Yuta T. Kobayashi

The Ongoing Effects of Apartheid on Waste Management in South Africa , Katherine Kuemerle

Farm to Boardroom: How Improving Farm Conditions Leads to Sustained and Ethical Profit , Emily Mueller

U.S. Seaweed Farming: How We Can Remedy and Revolutionize our Industrialized Food System , Gabrielle Alexis Perez

Towers of Trash: Dissecting India’s Solid Waste Management Crisis , Maya L. Reddy

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

A Winner's Mentality: Building An Environmental Dynasty Through Sustainable Sports , Alexander J. Heilman

Live From New York, It’s Environmental Science! Climate Change Communication in Late-Night Comedy Television , Serena A. Ingram

A Sea of Trouble: The Threat of Rising Sea Level in New York City , Claudia Kay Keech

Florida’s Red Tide: The Hidden Costs of Land Development in the Everglades , Catherine Joan Outman

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

After the Storm: How Environmental Racism Impacted the United States' Response to Hurricane Maria , Hadley Ankrum

After the Storm: How Environmental Racism Impacted the United States’ Response to Hurricane Maria , Hadley Ankrum

Designing the City, Sustainably: Sustainability and Climate Change Resiliency in New York City , Cosima Balletti-Thomas

Making Sustainability Accessible: Green Affordable Housing Development in the South Bronx , Natalie A. Bartfay

Raising an Indoor Generation: Outdoor Environmental Education Impact on Adolescent Development , Daisy Elizabeth Bewley

The Fault with Asphalt: Towards Absorbent Urban Design in New York City , Scott Paul Redfern Brown

Preparing for Climate Change in New York City - Geographic Information Systems as a Valuable Tool for Natural Hazard Management , Amy Carrillo

Problems and Possibilities of Private Equity and Environmental Sustainability , Katherine N. Elliot

The University Greening Movement: Is Carbon Neutrality Enough to Avert a Climate Crisis? , Sean R. Finlay

There Must Be Something in the Water: Understanding PFAS Contamination of Groundwater as a National Security Issue , Kylie N. Ford

Broadening Footpaths: Trail Ecology and Ethic , Miles H. Frank

A Fishy Problem: Effects of Atlantic Salmon Farming in the Pacific Ocean , Madeleine A. Griffith

The Path to Building Resilience in Sri Lankan Rice Farms , Tarea Karunaratne

Food Choice Reform: Shifting American Culture Toward Sustainable Diets , Colleen McCarthy

The Breath of the Bronx: Limited Greenspace and Poor Respiratory Health , Eric Patrick McLoughney

Nature as Privilege: How Environmental Racism Changes the Access to Fresh Air and the Effects on New York City’s Communities , Sarah C. Morrison

Breaking Ground on New Agricultural Models: Industrial Agriculture and the Local Food Movement , Elizabeth Nealon

Ecotourism Development in Indigenous Communities: A Mapuche Case Study , Shaelynn Taylor Nuckel

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Master's Research

Thesis projects for the Master of Environmental Science and Management and Master of Environmental Data Science programs are data-driven and competently researched solutions to real-world environmental problems, whether it's analysis of a marine conservation program, or an eco-entrepreneurial venture that fill a market gap.

Master's thesis and capstone projects provide students with unequaled training and experience in performing professional-level work that involves managing group dynamics, developing strategies, and applying technical expertise to solve complex multidisciplinary environmental problems. Every master's student is required to complete a thesis or capstone project.

The companies and organizations who partner with Bren School master's students gain a valuable opportunity to have a group of bright and determined students tackle a real-world environmental problem. The Bren School accepts proposals for MESM Group Projects and MEDS Capstone Projects once per year. Any agency, company, organization, or individual facing an environmental challenge is welcome to submit a proposal.

Master of Environmental Science and Management

MESM students are required to complete either a Master's Group Project or an Eco-Entrepreneurship Project to fulfill their thesis requirement. These small-group projects solve an environmental problem proposed by a client agency, business, or organization. 

Master's Group Projects  

Group Project teams usually comprise four to five students who spend nine months collaborating to solve an actual environmental problem faced by a real-world client. Each year, students, faculty, and prospective clients submit proposals for new Master’s Group Projects. Past projects have solved environmental problems in areas such as: apparel industry sustainability, pollution impact on human health, microplastics, marine environment protection, corporate carbon footprint, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, drought resilience, sustainable agriculture in communities, freshwater pollution, food waste streams, electric vehicles, renewable energy impacts, and ecosystem conservation.

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Eco-E Projects 

Eco-E teams usually comprise three to five students who collaborate over the course of a year to develop a business model intended to bring a new, commercially viable product or service to market and to make a positive and measurable environmental impact. Students develop and refine a business model, learn agile thinking to pivot strategy in light of new information and analyses, develop small-scale pilot projects or prototypes to obtain early customer feedback, and cultivate a network of advisors.

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Communication Capstone Projects

MESM students can choose to add an optional focus area in strategic environmental communication and media, and these students produce Communication Capstone projects in Spring quarter. The capstone provides hands-on, professional experience in designing and creating environmental communication and media products for clients, who benefit by getting high-quality materials to help achieve their communication and outreach goals. Successful past capstone projects have included: community engagement plans, branding strategy, short films/video shorts, and more.

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Master of Environmental Data Science

MEDS students complete a Capstone Project in teams of 3-4 students working together to design, conduct, and present a professional environmental data science product. Throughout the project, clients receive high-quality data science work that is approximately equivalent to one full-time employee engaged for six-months. This work helps students develop skills in project management, team-oriented data science, design and implementation, data processing /analysis /manipulation, reproducible workflows, quality assurance, interface development e.g., data visualization, technical documentation, and effective stakeholder communication. The projects also serve to expand both parties’ professional networks by connecting future and current environmental data science leaders. 

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Current Master's Projects

Explore examples of our current MESM Group Projects, Eco-E Projects, and MEDS Capstone Projects in the master's project directory. A handful of MESM Class of 2023 projects are featured below.

A Business Model Centering Environmentally, Economically, and Socially Responsible Adventure Tourism

MESM 2023 Eco-E Project

Black Bear Aware: Predicting Human-Black Bear Conflict Likelihood in a Changing Climate

MESM 2023 Group Project

Assessing Lost Gear Removals in Southern California by a Nonprofit

Collaborative conservation planning for the gaviota region, submitting a proposal.

Non-profit organization, public agencies, companies, and individuals are invited to submit proposals for future thesis and capstone projects and become a project client. Over the years, project clients have received outstanding work at industry-level quality from Bren School students in pursuit of solving an environmental problem.

Bren has created comprehensive guides to submitting a successful project proposal for either of our master's programs: Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) and Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM). Please refer to our Request For Proposal information pages for both programs, which include details about proposal requirements, deadlines, format, and project timelines.

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Nitrous Oxide Exposure in the Workplace: A Study of Pediatric Dental Clinics in Saudi Arabia , Badr Alhemayyed

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Grip Characterization of Protective Gloves , Doris Burns

A systematic literature review of the prevalence, distribution, exposure, and human health risks of tire microplastics and the contribution of their physicochemically diverse properties , Luke Glastad

Hepatocyte-Hepatic Stellate Cell Axis in Potentiation of Alcohol and HIV-Induced Liver Injury , Moses O. New-Aaron

Agrichemicals (Nitrate and Atrazine) In Drinking Water and Adverse Health Outcomes in Children in Nebraska , Balkissa S. Ouattara

Environmental exposures and human health challenges: Evidence-based insights from health surveillance systems , Jagadeesh Puvvula

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Investigation of Environmental Lead Exposures in Children at A Midwestern City with Superfund Site , Zijian Qin

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Modulation of Estrogen Metabolism and Prevention of Pathologies , Bodhisattwa Mondal

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection Use Among Midwestern Farmers , Josie J. Ehlers

An Assessment of Preparations Made in the United States for Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases Following the 2014-2016 Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic , Jocelyn J. Herstein

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Organizational Effects of Defeminizing Toxicants: Lessons Learned From an Environmental Sentinel Organism, The Fathead Minnow. , Jonathan Ali

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Aldehyde Adducts and Lung Injury , Muna Sapkota

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Postural Responses to Perturbations of the Vestibular System During Walking in Healthy Young and Older Adults , Jung Hung Chien

Risk factors for agricultural injury : an evaluation using systematic review and injury surveillance , Rohan Mahadeo Jadhav

Risk Factors for Agricultural Injury: An Evaluation Using Systematic Review and Injury Surveillance , Rohan Mahadeo Jadhav

Occupational exposure to isoflurane anesthetic gas in the research environment , Andrea R. Mulvenon

Community, environmental, and occupational health risks associated with fossil fuel energy production , Mark A. Shepherd

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Functional and proteomic study of KIAA1199 in breast cancer , Hong Peng

Characterization of 3-Dehydroquinate Dehydratase from Francisella tularensis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Scott Reiling

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Perception and production of complex movement variability , Joshua Lewis Haworth

Quantifying stride-to-stride fluctuations in amputee gait: implications for improved rehabilitation , Shane R. Wurdeman

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Cigarette smoke extract (CSE) stimulates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) release by human lung fibroblasts through TGF-beta/Smad3 pathway , Maha Farid

Quantitative proteomics and its application in studying the functions of microrna-155 in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma , Xin Huang

Biomarkers for organophosphorus agent exposure , Wei Jiang

Exposure to tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate as a possible explanation of aerotoxic syndrome , Mariya Sergeyevna Liyasova

Reducing the impact of distraction using augmented feedback on robot-assisted surgical skills training , Irene H. Suh

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Protein drug delivery using block ionomer complexes , Andrea Rose Mulvenon

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Inhibition of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) on the chemosensitivity of mantle cell lymphoma to agents that induce DNA strand breaks , Radha M. Golla

Evaluation of the mode of action and human relevance of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma agonist-induced hemangiosarcomas in mice , Satoko Kakiuchi-Kiyota

Reaction of human albumin with aspirin in vitro : mass spectrometric identification of acetylated amino acids , Mariya Sergeyevna Liyasova

Risk of non-hodgkin lymphoma and drinking water contaminants in Nebraska : atrazine and nitrate , Martha Grace Rhoades

Endocrine disruption in agriculturally-intense Nebraska watersheds , Marlo K. Sellin

Association of estrogen metabolism and risk of breast or prostate cancer or non-hodgkin lymphoma : detection of novel biomarkers from case-control studies , Li Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

The XRCC1 Arg399GIn polymorphism in breast cancer , Mohamed Fouad Irbrahim Ali

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Critical role of estrogen metabolizing enzymes in breast cancer initiation via a direct genotoxic mechanism , Fang Lu

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Research Topics & Ideas: Environment

100+ Environmental Science Research Topics & Ideas

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. Here, we’ll explore a variety research ideas and topic thought-starters related to various environmental science disciplines, including ecology, oceanography, hydrology, geology, soil science, environmental chemistry, environmental economics, and environmental ethics.

NB – This is just the start…

The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the environmental sciences. This is the starting point though. To develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. Also be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to develop a high-quality research topic from scratch.

Overview: Environmental Topics

• Ecology /ecological science
• Atmospheric science
• Oceanography
• Soil science
• Environmental chemistry
• Environmental economics
• Environmental ethics
• Examples  of dissertations and theses

Topics & Ideas: Ecological Science

• The impact of land-use change on species diversity and ecosystem functioning in agricultural landscapes
• The role of disturbances such as fire and drought in shaping arid ecosystems
• The impact of climate change on the distribution of migratory marine species
• Investigating the role of mutualistic plant-insect relationships in maintaining ecosystem stability
• The effects of invasive plant species on ecosystem structure and function
• The impact of habitat fragmentation caused by road construction on species diversity and population dynamics in the tropics
• The role of ecosystem services in urban areas and their economic value to a developing nation
• The effectiveness of different grassland restoration techniques in degraded ecosystems
• The impact of land-use change through agriculture and urbanisation on soil microbial communities in a temperate environment
• The role of microbial diversity in ecosystem health and nutrient cycling in an African savannah

Topics & Ideas: Atmospheric Science

• The impact of climate change on atmospheric circulation patterns above tropical rainforests
• The role of atmospheric aerosols in cloud formation and precipitation above cities with high pollution levels
• The impact of agricultural land-use change on global atmospheric composition
• Investigating the role of atmospheric convection in severe weather events in the tropics
• The impact of urbanisation on regional and global atmospheric ozone levels
• The impact of sea surface temperature on atmospheric circulation and tropical cyclones
• The impact of solar flares on the Earth’s atmospheric composition
• The impact of climate change on atmospheric turbulence and air transportation safety
• The impact of stratospheric ozone depletion on atmospheric circulation and climate change
• The role of atmospheric rivers in global water supply and sea-ice formation

Topics & Ideas: Oceanography

• The impact of ocean acidification on kelp forests and biogeochemical cycles
• The role of ocean currents in distributing heat and regulating desert rain
• The impact of carbon monoxide pollution on ocean chemistry and biogeochemical cycles
• Investigating the role of ocean mixing in regulating coastal climates
• The impact of sea level rise on the resource availability of low-income coastal communities
• The impact of ocean warming on the distribution and migration patterns of marine mammals
• The impact of ocean deoxygenation on biogeochemical cycles in the arctic
• The role of ocean-atmosphere interactions in regulating rainfall in arid regions
• The impact of ocean eddies on global ocean circulation and plankton distribution
• The role of ocean-ice interactions in regulating the Earth’s climate and sea level

Tops & Ideas: Hydrology

• The impact of agricultural land-use change on water resources and hydrologic cycles in temperate regions
• The impact of agricultural groundwater availability on irrigation practices in the global south
• The impact of rising sea-surface temperatures on global precipitation patterns and water availability
• Investigating the role of wetlands in regulating water resources for riparian forests
• The impact of tropical ranches on river and stream ecosystems and water quality
• The impact of urbanisation on regional and local hydrologic cycles and water resources for agriculture
• The role of snow cover and mountain hydrology in regulating regional agricultural water resources
• The impact of drought on food security in arid and semi-arid regions
• The role of groundwater recharge in sustaining water resources in arid and semi-arid environments
• The impact of sea level rise on coastal hydrology and the quality of water resources

Topics & Ideas: Geology

• The impact of tectonic activity on the East African rift valley
• The role of mineral deposits in shaping ancient human societies
• The impact of sea-level rise on coastal geomorphology and shoreline evolution
• Investigating the role of erosion in shaping the landscape and impacting desertification
• The impact of mining on soil stability and landslide potential
• The impact of volcanic activity on incoming solar radiation and climate
• The role of geothermal energy in decarbonising the energy mix of megacities
• The impact of Earth’s magnetic field on geological processes and solar wind
• The impact of plate tectonics on the evolution of mammals
• The role of the distribution of mineral resources in shaping human societies and economies, with emphasis on sustainability

Topics & Ideas: Soil Science

• The impact of dam building on soil quality and fertility
• The role of soil organic matter in regulating nutrient cycles in agricultural land
• The impact of climate change on soil erosion and soil organic carbon storage in peatlands
• Investigating the role of above-below-ground interactions in nutrient cycling and soil health
• The impact of deforestation on soil degradation and soil fertility
• The role of soil texture and structure in regulating water and nutrient availability in boreal forests
• The impact of sustainable land management practices on soil health and soil organic matter
• The impact of wetland modification on soil structure and function
• The role of soil-atmosphere exchange and carbon sequestration in regulating regional and global climate
• The impact of salinization on soil health and crop productivity in coastal communities

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Chemistry

• The impact of cobalt mining on water quality and the fate of contaminants in the environment
• The role of atmospheric chemistry in shaping air quality and climate change
• The impact of soil chemistry on nutrient availability and plant growth in wheat monoculture
• Investigating the fate and transport of heavy metal contaminants in the environment
• The impact of climate change on biochemical cycling in tropical rainforests
• The impact of various types of land-use change on biochemical cycling
• The role of soil microbes in mediating contaminant degradation in the environment
• The impact of chemical and oil spills on freshwater and soil chemistry
• The role of atmospheric nitrogen deposition in shaping water and soil chemistry
• The impact of over-irrigation on the cycling and fate of persistent organic pollutants in the environment

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Economics

• The impact of climate change on the economies of developing nations
• The role of market-based mechanisms in promoting sustainable use of forest resources
• The impact of environmental regulations on economic growth and competitiveness
• Investigating the economic benefits and costs of ecosystem services for African countries
• The impact of renewable energy policies on regional and global energy markets
• The role of water markets in promoting sustainable water use in southern Africa
• The impact of land-use change in rural areas on regional and global economies
• The impact of environmental disasters on local and national economies
• The role of green technologies and innovation in shaping the zero-carbon transition and the knock-on effects for local economies
• The impact of environmental and natural resource policies on income distribution and poverty of rural communities

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Ethics

• The ethical foundations of environmentalism and the environmental movement regarding renewable energy
• The role of values and ethics in shaping environmental policy and decision-making in the mining industry
• The impact of cultural and religious beliefs on environmental attitudes and behaviours in first world countries
• Investigating the ethics of biodiversity conservation and the protection of endangered species in palm oil plantations
• The ethical implications of sea-level rise for future generations and vulnerable coastal populations
• The role of ethical considerations in shaping sustainable use of natural forest resources
• The impact of environmental justice on marginalized communities and environmental policies in Asia
• The ethical implications of environmental risks and decision-making under uncertainty
• The role of ethics in shaping the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future for the construction industry
• The impact of environmental values on consumer behaviour and the marketplace: a case study of the ‘bring your own shopping bag’ policy

Examples: Real Dissertation & Thesis Topics

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various environmental science-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• The physiology of microorganisms in enhanced biological phosphorous removal (Saunders, 2014)
• The influence of the coastal front on heavy rainfall events along the east coast (Henson, 2019)
• Forage production and diversification for climate-smart tropical and temperate silvopastures (Dibala, 2019)
• Advancing spectral induced polarization for near surface geophysical characterization (Wang, 2021)
• Assessment of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter and Thamnocephalus platyurus as Tools to Monitor Cyanobacterial Bloom Development and Toxicity (Hipsher, 2019)
• Evaluating the Removal of Microcystin Variants with Powdered Activated Carbon (Juang, 2020)
• The effect of hydrological restoration on nutrient concentrations, macroinvertebrate communities, and amphibian populations in Lake Erie coastal wetlands (Berg, 2019)
• Utilizing hydrologic soil grouping to estimate corn nitrogen rate recommendations (Bean, 2019)
• Fungal Function in House Dust and Dust from the International Space Station (Bope, 2021)
• Assessing Vulnerability and the Potential for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Sudan’s Blue Nile Basin (Mohamed, 2022)
• A Microbial Water Quality Analysis of the Recreational Zones in the Los Angeles River of Elysian Valley, CA (Nguyen, 2019)
• Dry Season Water Quality Study on Three Recreational Sites in the San Gabriel Mountains (Vallejo, 2019)
• Wastewater Treatment Plan for Unix Packaging Adjustment of the Potential Hydrogen (PH) Evaluation of Enzymatic Activity After the Addition of Cycle Disgestase Enzyme (Miessi, 2020)
• Laying the Genetic Foundation for the Conservation of Longhorn Fairy Shrimp (Kyle, 2021).

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. To create a top-notch research topic, you will need to be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you’ll need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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Amazon Deforestation and Its Effects on Local Climate , Andrew Baker

Observing Wildlife in Different Urban Environments , Colleen Ballinger

AN ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING MUNICIPAL BIOCHAR IMPLEMENTATION IN VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKETS , Jadon Basilevac

Evaluating Biophilic Design Characteristics in Lincoln Public Schools , Sarah Burr

Spatiotemporal Activity Patterns of Red Foxes and Coyotes in Wilderness Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. , Adam Carlson

Recycling attitudes and behaviors toward single-use plastics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Jadyn Chasek

Survey of Energy Literacy in Lincoln, NE Households , Bella Devney

Correlation Between Fire and Preservation in the Pacific Northwest & Most Cost-Efficient MitigationTactics , Liam Doherty-Herwitz

Analyzing the Effect of Guided Nature Walks on Human Behavior , Jake Duffy

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION USE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS , Brynn Fuelberth

SOLAR ENERGY IMPLEMENTATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES , Corie Gleason

State of Utah et al. v Walsh et al. , Ethan Halman Gonzalez

Regenerative Agriculture –A Pathway for Addressing Nebraska’s Water Quality and Soil Degradation Challenges , Kjersten Hyberger

Proposing Urban Agroforestry Designs for Lincoln, Nebraska: A Model From Berlin, Germany , Noah Johnson

Analyzing The Effects Of Cold Frontal Passage On The Feeding Habits Of Micropterus Salmoides (Largemouth Bass) , Ethan Lang

Turfgrass Alternatives for the Modern Yard , John Lonowski

Rails to Trails Program: Neighborhood Dynamics in Lincoln, Nebraska , Emma McCormick

ANALYZING SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION & MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN LOUISIANA AND THE NETHERLANDS , Jonah McDowell

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Nebraska State Park Visitation , Bailey Mullins

Examining the Psychology and Human Behavior of Sustainable Living: The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Climate Change Education , Samantha Nielsen

GENDER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CROSS-NATIONAL ANALYSIS ON POLITICAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND SUBSEQUENT STATE SUSTAINABILITY , Erin O'Sullivan

Perception of Nature Based on Childhood Experiences , Kaitlyn Richards

IDENTIFYING A CONSUMER-PRODUCER AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE GAP , Aspen Rittgarn

EVALUATING ECOSYSTEM HEALTH OF THE SALT CREEK BASIN THROUGH TWO-EYED SEEING , Shelby Serritella

Place-Based Pedagogies in Post-Secondary Science Education: A Scoping Literature Review , Megan Swain

The Decline of Upland Birds in Nebraska: Maximizing Limited Habitat , Hunter Tesarek

Off the Rails: Cinematic Trains as Technological Controls of the Natural World , Trinity Thompson

Roots of Passion in Environmental UNL Students , Shane Vrbicky

Physiological Distancing Affects Climate Change Through Spatial Differences , Janette Williams

Nitrates in Nebraska , Michelle Zenk

NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON HUMAN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH , Seth Anderson

Outdoor Recreation and its Effect on our Relationship with The Environment , Martin Brannaman

HELD AT BAY: A CASE STUDY OF A LAKE COMMUNITY’S EFFORT TO PREVENT A ZEBRA MUSSEL INVASION , Benjamin Breske

ANALYZING RECYCLING OPTIONS FOR WIND TURBINE BLADE WASTE , Awinita Bunner

The Effects of Human Activity on Reintroduced Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Populations , Justine Cherovsky

Eco-dystopian Novels Written By Women: Second, Third, and Fourth Wave Feminism , Trystyn Cox

HOW CAN STAKEHOLDERS IN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY ACHIEVE MORE POLITICAL POWER? , Micah Dierks

Supercritical Water Gasification and Pyrolysis – Cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch , Kelly L. Emery

Public Health Impacts of the Clothing Industry , Schafer Flowerday

THE ACCESSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LOCAL FOODS: A SNAPSHOT FROM THE FOOD HUBS OF LINCOLN, NEBRASKA , Tess Foxall

Agricultural Carbon Markets: How Could They Work? , Andrew Havens

APPARENT TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY IN NEBRASKA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON WET BULB GLOBE TEMPERATURE (WBGT) TOOLS , Rachel T. Hines

The Evolution of Wildland Fire Risk Management , Matthew Holte

E-WASTE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OF GUIYU, CHINA CITIZENS: A COMPARISON PRE AND POST CHINA’S PROHIBITION OF FOREIGN GARBAGE IMPORTS , Oliva Hultman

Climate Change Adaptation, Migration, and Promising Developments for Pacific Island States , Ashley Jonas

IDENTIFYING HOW SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES AFFECT CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY , Quinn Kimbell

Literature Review on Water Desalination Plant Production and Brine Disposal Methods , Grace Kollars

The Impact of Interactions Among Native Grassland Species: A Study of Interactions Between Two Invasive Species (Bromus tectorum and Setaria faberi) and Two Native Species (Helianthus annuus and Rudbeckia hirta) , Nash Leef

Wildfires & Prescribed Fires: Do They Impact Soil Quality? , Kate Nelson

Eastern Redcedar Reduces Regeneration and Diversity in the Forests of the Niobrara River Valley , Abigail Ridder

Greenhouse Gas Emissions During the Usage Phase of Electric Vehicles in the United States, Now and in the Future , Zach Roza

Reintroduction of the Grey Wolf , Cody Willers

University of Nebraska Sustainability Recommendations , Kat Woerner

Land-Use and Potential Effects on the Western Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium) , Emily Zappia

Audit of Waste Collected Over One Week From Superior Dental Health of Lincoln , Bryclin Alstrom

Analysis of Drinking Water Disinfection Options , Bryce Carlen

Diversification of Angiosperms During the Cretaceous Period , Sakia Fields

Distribution of Green Spaces in Omaha, Nebraska , Sofia Gavia

The Effect of Agkistrodon contortrix and Crotalus horridus Venom Toxicity on Strike Locations With Live Prey , Chase Giese

Long-Term Impacts of 2019 Flood Experiences on Nebraskans’ Climate Change Perceptions , Caitlin Kingsley

How is Remote Sensing Being Used to Prevent Wildfires Today? , Luke Lauby

Regenerative Agriculture’s Potential Carbon Storage in Nebraska Soils , Jenna McCoy

Relationship of Land Use Categories and Water Quality for Low Order Streams , Jake McEnaney

Impact of Ethnic Markets on Food Accessibility in Lincoln, NE , Connor McFayden

Mitigation Strategies for Municipal Solid Waste Generation in Lincoln , Justine Mileski

Temporal and Spatial Interactions between Coyotes and Red Foxes along the Urban-Rural Interface , Adam Mortensen

Mental Health Incorporation in Nebraskan Recovery Plans Following the 2019 Midwestern Floods , Isabelle Murray

The Effect of Drought on the Bird Species Spiza americana , Emily Nelson

The Formatting of Science Communication and How it Affects Attraction to and Understanding of Scientific Information , Connor Nichols

Effects of Land Use in Nebraska on Insect Biodiversity and Eastern Monarch Populations , Carina Olivetti

The Relationship Between Time and Plant Diversity in Prairie Restorations Within the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch , Elizabeth Park

Precipitation Impact on Crop Yield , Ian Ritchie

Investigating Predation Risk Experienced by Wintering Birds at a Supplied-Food Garden , Madison Smart

Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Understand the Behavioral Use of Single-Use Plastic Bags by Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Josephine Stoessel

Sparking Awareness in Lincoln Electronic Waste Trends and Habits: A Student Behavioral Analysis , Zowie Vincent

Designing a Mobile App and Online Directory to Increase the Visibility of Environmental Organizations in a Community , Kayla Vondracek

The Effect of Urban Forests on Air Quality and Human Health , Chance Wilken

Climate Change & Grief: An Overview Of The Mental Health Effects Of Climate Change & How Biodiversity Loss In The Great Plains Affects Our Emotional Wellbeing , Luke Andersen

Lincoln, NE Composting in Restaurants , Brodie Baum

The Effect Of Wildlife Wellbeing On Environmental Concern , Laura Casne

Observing Spectral Response Differences In Freshwater Lakes Using Remote Sensing Technology , Brady Cooper

Nutritional Value of Crops affected by Elevated Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in Atmospheric Conditions , Alex Joseph Cusimano

A Comparative Analysis Of The Reception Of Laudato Si’ By Progressive And Traditional Catholics , Mikayla Dorff

PLANNING URBAN FORESTS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE , Ethan Dudden

The Role Of University Of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Biodigester On Sustainable Food Waste Reduction Within Selleck Dining Center , Jennifer Gilbert

Adventuring in the Winds: An Exploration of Water Accessibility, Keystone Species, Environmental Justice, and Forest Fires in the Wind River Range , Rhianna Giron

Environmental Factors On The Arctic Food Chain , Sydney Hansen

Incorporating Tallgrass Prairie Into Urban Environments , Daniel Hauschild

The Changing Habitat And Decline Of Ring-Necked Pheasant Populations In Otoe County, Nebraska , Jacob T. Herman

Ecological Perspectives of the Eastern Saline Wetlands Differ Between Visitors and Non-Visitors , Peter Janda

Analysis Of Trees Damaged From Flooding And Ice In Columbus, Nebraska , Alaina Kapla

The Effects Of Street Tree Site Planting Width On Canopy Width And Ability To Provide Ecosystem Services , Ryan Kendall

FUTURE IMPLICATIONS OF EXTREME HEAT ON PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THOSE LIVING IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA , Mandy Koehler

Fungal Mycelium; The Key to a Sustainable Future , Sawyer Krivanek

Growth and Feeding Response in Python regius in Ambient Temperature vs. Hot-Spot , McKenzie Martinez

The Research and Analysis of Potential Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Habitats and Gray Wolf Management in the U.S. , YouHan Mei

Effect of Urban Green Space on Urban Populations. , Jack Mensinger

TO WHAT EXTENT HAS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND RED FOXES (VULPES VULPES) EVOLVED THROUGHOUT HISTORY? , Abigail Misfeldt

Diet Composition And Analysis Of Fish Species Consumed By The Eurasian Otter In A Marine/Costal Environment , Alexandrea Otto

The Effects of Phosphate on the Metamorphosis of Larval Western Barred Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) , Alexis Jean Polivanov

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Skoog, I. (2011). Psychiatric disorders in the elderly. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry , 56 (7), 387-397. 

Leadley, R. M., Armstrong, N., Reid, K. J., Allen, A., Misso, K. V., & Kleijnen, J. (2014). Healthy aging in relation to chronic pain and quality of life in Europe. Pain Practice , 14 (6), 547-558. doi:10.1111/papr.12125

Winterton, R., Warburton, J., & Oppenheimer, M. (2013). The future for Meals on Wheels? Reviewing innovative approaches to meal provision for ageing populations. International Journal of Social Welfare , 22 (2), 141-151. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2397.2012.00889.x

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Research thesis

The research thesis is the final and most significant milestone in the Master of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management (MES). Refer to the requirements for theses in Sustainability Management .

Step 1: Approval of committee and scheduling of defence

Students are advised to begin this process a minimum of one month prior to the desired defence date.

The student and supervisor should solicit one or more faculty members to serve on the thesis defence committee. The Master’s thesis Examining Committee shall be comprised of:

• at least one tenured or tenure track faculty member of the student's home department who will normally be the student's supervisor(s).
• an additional tenured or tenure track faculty member from the University of Waterloo.
• and at least one additional examiner (reader) whose expertise can support the evaluation of the Master's thesis. The reader is an independent / arms length evaluator of the final thesis and acts as an examiner only at the final thesis defence.
• The Supervisor(s) will serve as the Chair of the thesis defence.

Note: Any exception to the above committee structure may be discussed with the Associate Director(s), Graduate Studies for prior approval.

External adjunct appointments require the approval of the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies from the student's home Faculty. No more than one adjunct faculty member (including Professors Emeriti) may serve on the Examining Committee. Adjunct requests are sent to the MES Graduate Program Coordinator. 

Supervisor and the committee member sign off on the Confirmation of agreement to proceed with a thesis defense form. Once committee members have been chosen, the student and supervisor(s) should select a date and time for the defence and ensure desired committee members are available to attend. This should be done as far in advance as possible.

To finalize the defence date and obtain committee approval, the student or supervisor(s) must contact the MES Graduate Program Coordinator with the following information to set up the defence:

• Thesis title and abstract
• List of all committee members, specifying supervisor(s), department, or adjunct
• Proposed date and time of defence

Once this information is received, the MES Graduate Program Coordinator will draft a notice of thesis defence and obtain approval by the Associate Director(s) of Graduate Studies. Confirmation will be sent to the student and all committee members in the form of the said notice. The MES Graduate Program  Coordinator will book a room, circulate the notice to the graduate student, faculty members and other UW community members and provide necessary/approved logistical support. The MES thesis defence is open to the University community and interested public, and defending students may invite anyone as guests/audience members.

Defences should not normally be scheduled during the last two weeks of August or the week before the University closes for the December holiday break.

The University of Waterloo expects that graduate theses to meet appropriate standards of clarity and coherence in written English. Thesis formatting requirements are specified by the University. SEED defines additional requirements for theses in Sustainability Management . Students are encouraged to visit the GSPA website for general information on preparing your thesis .

Step 2: Submission of thesis & agreement form

At least 10 days prior to the defence date the following must be submitted to the MES Graduate Program Coordinator :

• Electronic copy of thesis ( email a .pdf file). A hard copy of the thesis is not required for submission purposes, however, may be requested by committee members and is the responsibility of the student

The MES Graduate Program Coordinator will forward the thesis to the committee/reader.

The MES Graduate Program Coordinator will send a Certification of Thesis Acceptance Form to the Chair with all necessary details incorporated into it.

Step 3: Thesis defence/oral examination format

The defence begins with introductions and brief comments by the Chair on the order of proceedings, followed by an oral presentation by the candidate outlining the key contents and conclusions in the thesis. The student may make use of computer and projector presentation equipment and/or other suitable visual aids. The oral presentation should be no longer than 25-minutes.

Following the presentation, the examining committee members will ask questions. Normally, questioning takes place in two rounds, with the first round lasting no more than 45-minutes (up to 15-minutes per examiner) and the second round lasting no more than 30-minutes (up to 10-minutes per examiner). The Reader in the examining committee asks questions first, followed by the committee member(s) and then the supervisor(s) in each round. Co-supervisors share a 15-minute (round one) or 10-minute (round two) time block. Once both rounds of questioning from examiners are completed, the Chair may, at his or her discretion, invite members of the audience to ask questions.

In their questioning, examining committee members should focus on issues, themes and topics arising from the submitted thesis. However, examining committee members are free to ask any questions needed to test the students knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of the scholarly area in which the thesis is situated. Questions should be brief and succinct to ensure the majority of time is available for the student to respond.

At the end of the question period, the candidate and the audience are excused while the committee deliberates on a decision.

The candidate is then asked to return, and the decision of the Examining Committee is communicated to the student by the Chair.

Typical Schedule for the Oral Defence

The thesis defence takes place within two and half hours, maximum, from start to finish. The following is a typical schedule:

• Introductions and instructions by the Chair (10 minutes)
• Presentation by the student (25 minutes)
• First round of questioning (45 minutes – maximum 15 minutes for each examiner; co-supervisors share the 15 minutes)
• Break (10 minutes, if required)
• Second round of questioning (30 minutes – maximum 10 minutes for each examiner; co-supervisors share the 10 minutes)
• Deliberation of outcome (20 minutes)
• Reporting of results (10 minutes)
• Total: 150 minutes

It is the responsibility of the Chair to record the decision of the Examining Committee in the Certification of Thesis Acceptance Form and obtain their approval in the form of signatures and submit it to the MES Graduate Program Coordinator .

Outcomes of the defence

The Certification of Thesis Acceptance Form provides for five possible outcomes from the defence.

• Accepted with Minor Modifications (To be approved by Supervisor / designated Committee Member)
• Accepted with Major Modifications (Indication of requirements in undertaking the modifications)
• Decision Deferred (Indication of requirements in undertaking the modifications)

Step 4: Final thesis approval & submission

• After the defence, the Chair (Supervisor) should return the Certification of Thesis Acceptance Form duly signed by the committee members, preferably on the day of defence by 4:30pm.
• If any revisions are required to the thesis, the student must submit the final thesis to supervisor and/or committee members once completed for approval. These requirements will be agreed to at the defence, according to the outcome determined.
• The supervisor must advise the MES Graduate Program Coordinator by email when the final version of the thesis has been reviewed and approved.
• Completion paperwork will then be prepared by the MES Graduate Program Coordinator and submitted to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA).
• Once approved the student will receive notice from the University to submit the final thesis to UWSpace . Submissions to UWSpace will normally be reviewed within 3 to 5 business days of GSPA receiving the final completion paperwork from the student. In certain cases, GSPA may ask for further formatting revisions before a thesis is accepted. Please allow for delays.
• For details, consult the UWSpace submission instructions . Please visit the GSPA website for information on preparing your thesis (formatting requirements, etc.).

Step 5: Apply to graduate in Quest

Immediately after submitting their final thesis to UWSpace, the student should apply to graduate in Quest. Login to Quest , Navigate to My Academics > Graduation, and select Apply for Graduation. Students should select the term in which they will complete their degree requirements (not the convocation ceremony). Notify the MES Graduate Program Coordinator  when this step has been completed.

Step 6: Degree completion

• Once the thesis has been approved by UWSpace, the MES Graduate Program Coordinator will approve the student’s graduation on Quest. Once processed, the degree will appear as "complete" on the student's unofficial transcript.
• Students must return their office key to the MES Graduate Program Coordinator upon degree completion.

Important deadlines:

The 100% and 50% tuition refund deadlines are indicated in the calendar each term. The thesis must be approved by UWSpace (step 4) on or before a deadline to avoid penalties or for any refund to be automatically applied to the student’s account.

Deadlines to apply to graduate in Quest are fixed: Spring Convocation - April 30; and Fall Convocation - August 31.

Important links:

• Graduate Studies Academic Calendar includes minimum requirements for the Master's degree
• Guide for Graduate Research and Supervision
• Key university policies and reference materials

For more information please refer to the Guide for Graduate Research and Supervision .

Requirements for SUSM thesis .

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K. Rana. 2020. Plasticless: A Comparative Life-Cycle, Socio-Economic, and Policy Analysis of Alternatives to Plastic Straws. [ProQuest]

S.V. Nguyen. 2019. Mining the Evidence: Public Comments, Evidence-Based Policymaking, and a Controversial Mine. [ProQuest]

S.K. Ford. 2019. Mineral Policy: The Severance of Rights, Resources, and Relations. [ProQuest]

M.N. Smith. 2017. Wetland Policy Design in the Upper Great Lakes States: Cases of Policy Success and Failure. [ProQuest]

M.L. Maggio. 2017. Investigating the Utility of Rapid Assessment Process for Environmental Development Work of Peace Corps Master's International Students. [ProQuest]

C.D. Henderson. 2016. Investigating the Social Habitat of Deer Hunters in Michigan. [ProQuest]

E.W. Prehoda. 2016. Energy Justice and U.S. Energy Policy: Case Study Applications Exploring U.S. Energy Policy through an Energy Justice Framework. [ProQuest]

N. Khan. 2015. "Change for good? An assessment of the disconnect between perceived benefits by ENGOs and user satisfaction of solar bottle lights in informal settlements of Dhaka City, Bangladesh." [MTU Library]

A. Kreuze. 2015. "The hydrosocial costs of high-volume hydraulic fracturing: A tale of two counties in Michigan." [Proquest]

J. F. Lind-Riehl. 2015. "The role of hybridization and the United States fish and wildlife service biologists’ discretion in the implementation of the Endangered Species Act." [Proquest]

E. P. Louie. 2015. "Writing a Community Guidebook for evaluating low-grade geothermal energy from flooded underground mines for heating and cooling buildings." [MTU Library]

M. Morrison. 2015. "Reducing Releases of PAHs: A Comparative Case Study of Coal Tar sealant bans In the United States. A" [Proquest]

T. Patterson. 2015. "Evaluating the oil sands reclamation process: Assessing policy capacity and stakeholder access for government and non-governmental organizations operating In Alberta’s oil sands." [Proquest]

M. Rahman. 2015. "Examining Policy Capacity initiatives within climate change frameworks In three U.S. and Canadian sectors using Nvivo Content Analysis." [MTU Library]

R. L. Williams. 2015. "A case study of data in the management of water resources in the Gunnison River Basin, Colorado." [Proquest]

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B. T. Pattullo. 2013. "Agroforestry addressing social and environmental issues in Paraguay."

E. Brenna, "Perceptions of water conditions and management in the Sonora River Basin, Sonora, Mexico," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.T2012 B838; Online at [MTU Library]

A. C. Orthober, "Public participation in Michigan mining policy : the Kennecott Eagle Project case," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.T2012 O77; Online at [MTU Library]

V. S. Gagnon, "Fish contaminants through the tribal perspective : an ethnography of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community's tribal fish harvest," Thesis (Thesis (MS) ). MTU Archives LD3300.T2011 G135; Online at [MTU Library]

J. R. Schubert, "Peer influence in NIPF landowner decision making in the western Upper Peninsula, Michigan," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.T2011 S384; Online at [MTU Library]

E. A. Adams, "Nongovernmental organization staff views of global water privatization," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.T2011 A212; Online at [MTU Library]

C. Goss, "U.S. utilities' experiences with the implementation of energy efficiency programs," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.T2011 G677; Online at [MTU Library]

L. Pavlot, "Silver Spring as a case example of implementing smart growth policies," Thesis (MS). JRVP Stacks-3; MTU Archives LD3300.T2010 P337

K. Makinen, "Balancing wildlife and bioenergy values on private forestlands in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2010 M235; Online at [MTU Library]

S. Balint, "Federal and state policy influence on woody biomass utilization," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2009 B186; Online at [MTU Library]

G. M. Borg, "EPA's Council for Regulatory Environmental Modeling : a case study of science policy implementation," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2009 B732; Online at [MTU Library]

A. T. Kozich, "Wetland mitigation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula : compliance with site monitoring and invasive plant species standards," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2009 K88

N. H. Johnson, "A cost-benefit analysis for a proposed wind turbine at Principia College," Report (MS). Archives Oversize.R2009 J66

N. Manda, "Environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Zambia : how effective is public participation in the EIA process in Zambia?," Report (MS). Archives Oversize LD3300.R2008 M271

S. A. Pilling, "Perceptions and realities of water quality in a Yaqui village," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2008 P641

K. R. Dahal, "Hazard and risk : perception of Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding from Tsho Rolpa Lake, Nepal," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2008 D129

S. Dahal, "Nepali community forestry and a case study of a model women's forest user group," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2007 D129

K. L. Graves, "Risk perception of natural hazards in the volcanic regions of Ecuador and Guatemala," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2007 G776

G. K. Greer, "Barriers impeding success of local watershed groups in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: examining state-level policies and their influence on success," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2007 G793

A. Sather-Knutsen, "Community responses to land ownership parcelization in the Keweenaw Peninsula," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2007 D129

M. Shamir, "The status of the precautionary principle in international environmental law," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2006 S531

J. R. Barnes, "Sustainable energy systems : a study of the obstacles impeding the expansion of the wind energy and lignocellulosic ethanol industries," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2006 B261

H. E. Steudle, "The sustainability of record-setting material recovery programs," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2006 T555

X. Wang, "Non-agricultural uses of farmland and official decision making regarding farmland uses in China," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2005 W246

S. A. Qadir, "ISO 14001 in India: More than a certificate on the wall?," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2005 Q2; Online at [MTU Library]

K. Strong, "The conceptualization and implementation of the wilderness idea in the Porcupine Mountains," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2005 S923

K. D. Kruse, "We speak for ourselves : a grassroots effort to change Wisconsin's mining law," Thesis (MS). JRVP Stacks-3; MTU Archives LD3300.T2005 K89

A. R. Morua, "Environmental challenges of rural communities : a case study in Rosario de Tesopaco (northwest Mexico)," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2005 M827

R. G. Staves, "Environmental justice, lead issues and children," Report (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.R2005 S775

J. Binkley-Power, "The expansion of renewable energy in our National Parks : powering Isle Royale," Report (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.R2004 B612

Y. B. Han, "Factors determining the marketing and development of alternative-fueled vehicles (AFVs) in the U.S. : an exploratory study," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 H233

T. A. E. Fillmore, "Yupiaq ecological knowledge : a case study of the Fall Collection in Chefornak, Alaska," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 F487

S. Keith, "The diffusion of constructed wetland technology for residential on-site wastewater treatment in the United States," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 K28

M. L.-H. Barbier, "Been-here's versus come-here's? Not necessarily. Conflict and community in Keweenaw County land use planning," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 B236

L. Zhu, "Policy options to prevent or control the spread of zebra mussels at Isle Royale National Park," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 Z64

F. Wang, "Protecting the public water supply system in city of Houghton by managing land use in a comprehensive and coordinated way," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2003 W246

K. A. Miller, "Community security through citizen participation : providing web-based information and training to citizens and emergency responders in Houghton County, Michigan," Report (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.R2003 M647

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C. M. Corey, "A safe minimum standard assessment of the Florida manatee for the population of Citrus County Florida : a case study," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2002 C797

Q. Ji, "Emissions trading : U.S. lessons for Beijing, China," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2001 J61

M. M. Hornyak, "Wetlands permitting in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan : a study of mitigation and monitoring," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2001 H816

C. J. Vander Schee, "Administrative structure, autonomy, health, and disciplinary composition of environmentally related programs at private liberal arts colleges and universities," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2001 V228

A. Banerjee, "Eco-labeling for energy efficiency and sustainability : an evaluation for U.S. programs," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2001 B215

J. D. Gondek, "An analysis of the effectiveness of using geographic information systems to analyze recreational use patterns in a national forest," Report (MS). MTU Archives LD3300.R2001 G636

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J. A. Myrom, "The United States experience with deposit refund systems : a meta-analysis," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T2000 M998

M. E. Jarvie, "Working class women and participation in environmental politics," Thesis (MS). MTU Archives and Library Stacks-3 LD3300.T1999 J38

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