Mapping Marsh Zonation to Support Species Management & Conservation

 Salt marshes of the northeastern United States are dynamic landscapes where tidal flooding regime creates patterns of plant zonation based on differences in elevation, salinity, and local hydrology. These patterns of zonation can change quickly due to both natural and anthropogenic stressors, making them vulnerable to degradation and loss. We compared several remote sensing … Read more

Examining Dehumanization & Fear in Lord of the Flies & Renegades

 Human civilizations have been developing for over 6,500 years yet society continues to repeat horrors from the past. Ignoring actions taken by our ancestors, society insists on digging an inescapable grave for our descendants. Climate change, discrimination, poverty, religious conflicts; all of these are current complications within our society. Society can learn a great … Read more

Desert Tortoise Populations: Relocation a Promising Conservation Method

 Gopherus agassizii, the desert tortoise, is a reptile whose home range includes the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran Desert, the Sinaloan thornscrub, and the Sinaloan deciduous forest. (Germano, Bury, Esque, Fritts, & Medica, 1994). These habitats cover parts of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Mexico. Due to the extreme temperatures of the desert, desert tortoises … Read more

Alabama Coastal Archaeology at Risk: LiDAR, Hyperspectral Aerial Photography, & Remote Sensing Solutions

 Alabama Archaeology at Risk: A Review of the Applications and Potential for the Mitigation of Alabama’s Coastal Archaeological Sites Rising tides and climate change are constant topics of debate as we are facing increasing temperatures and the degradation of many natural resources. The extent of which varies all throughout the planet, but it is … Read more

Saving Killdeer with Status of Special Concern: COSEWIC Assessment & Criteria Explained

 Status of Species The proposed status for the Killdeer is Special Concern under COSEWIC assessment and criteria. Over the past 52 years the species population has shown a great decline (Killdeer Life History, 2017). The species meets some but not all criteria necessary for it to be listed as Threatened however, if factors posing … Read more

Understanding Why Women are Underrepresented in Politics

 Introduction Politics is what keeps countries stable, it is so fundmanetal in that it affects the lives of everyone. It was an imagined order that dates back several centuries which has now transformed into concrete systems which allow societies to function with minimal chaos????. The heart of democracy is that of the people, the … Read more

Jimmy Carter: Sacrificing His Reputation to Promote International Peace

 People Over Politics: How the Public Opinion of Jimmy Carter Wrongfully Undermined the International Accomplishments of His Tenure   Victor Stefanescu December 12, 2018   Period 3 The Iran Hostage Crisis was a confrontation in which Iranian rebel forces captured fifty-three Americans and held them for 444 days. The hostage was an act of … Read more

Stopping Poaching, Restoring & Preserving Habitats, Protecting Species Like Amur Leopards & Golden Lion Tamarins

  Endangered animals that live in the United States or Russia have some of the same problems and the animals that live in the rainforest or the desert. These animals can live on land or in water. They very from the Sand Cats, Mountain Gorillas, sea Turtles, Humpback Whales, African Penguins to Bald Eagles. The … Read more

Improve Global Health & Reduce Famine with GM Foods: The Benefits & Safety of GMOs

 Daniella Lyustin- 805-095-999 Biotechnology and Society Cecale, Discussion 1C December 7, 2018 The Benefits and Safety of GMOs Genetically modified organisms have become one of the greatest controversies worldwide, as they have the power to alleviate famine due to their ability to feed countless people, in spite of their incorrect reputation for being potentially … Read more

How Globalization Affects the World: From Colonialism to Slow Violence

The world seems vast, distinct and varied yet, we all feel interconnected and dependent on each other. The seemingly “Large world” is becoming rather “Small.” Perhaps the new inventions and technology are to blame but the major culprit is undoubted Globalization. Globalization can be defined as the process by which formerly separate economies, states and … Read more

Compare and Contrast: Northern Africa & Middle East vs Sub-Saharan Africa

 Comparing and Contrasting Northern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa The two regions that will be compared and contrasted are the two regions that make up the continent of Africa, The Middle East & Northern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.  Northern Africa is discussed as a part of the Middle East region because of shared ethnicity, culture, … Read more

Meteorological & Geographical Changes Since the Age of Dinosaurs

 Field Trip Exercise: Natural History Museum Los Angeles Describe the changes in meteorological and geographical conditions since the age of dinosaurs. A very large change in meteorological conditions since the age of dinosaurs is earths climate. This has been occurring since about 65 million years ago when dinosaurs were extinct. During the dinosaur age, … Read more