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Control measures of gypsy moth and the effect of STS modeling in Canada
(2020)
Gypsy moths are an introduced invasive species which causes decline in oak and maple in southern Ontario. In 1869 the moth was introduced into Massachusetts by Leopold Trouvelot, whose mission was to start a silk industry ...
Teacher perspectives on community engagement in an international school context
(2020)
This qualitative case study explores teacher perspectives on community engagement
efforts at the International School of Dakar (ISD) in Dakar, Senegal. It examines how teachers
define meaningful and reciprocal community ...
Strategies to reduce the decline of wild bumble bees in North America: are they working?
(2020)
Bumble bees are major pollinators of the world’s agricultural crops and wild plants and, as such, play a key role in maintaining economic prosperity and biodiversity. The decline of wild bumble bees in North America has ...
Permissioned blockchains for real world applications
(2020)
Blockchain technology, even though relatively new, has evolved rapidly in the past 12 years.
Bitcoin’s underlying technology - the first blockchain - was a public, permissionless, and
completely decentralized network ...
A comparison microplastics effects on atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis)
(2020)
This thesis explores the potential impacts that can occur in Atlantic cod and blue mussels resulting from the ingestion of microplastic particles based on a review of previously published studies. This thesis summarizes ...
The effects of plantation spacing on Pinus resinosa wood density variation and managing for increased carbon sequestration
(2020)
Pinus resinosa is found throughout a large portion of eastern North America.
Dating back to the early settlement era, wood utilization has varied from solely
infrastructure to bioenergy and carbon sequestration. Although ...
A physical and spatial assessment of remediated submerged habitats within the Thunder Bay area of concern
(2020)
The designation of Thunder Bay’s Harbour as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the International Joint Commission prompted the need for Remedial Action Plans to improve historically significant habitats (RAP, 1991; RAP 2004). In ...
The impact of amending forest soils with wood ash on soil organic matter attributes and associated properties
(2020)
Wood ash, the byproduct of bioenergy production from biomass, is typically discarded
into landfills as waste. Adding ash back to soil may supply nutrients to soil that are lost through
biomass harvesting, increase soil ...
Travelling in master class : a look at self-reflection for educators through the medium of a blog
(2020)
Today, reflection has become a standard element of teacher education programs with the
intent of helping teacher candidates demonstrate and build on their understanding of theoretical
background and the practical approaches ...
A+Vengers : empowering students through superheroic re-storying
(2020)
This portfolio is based on my understanding of the importance of promoting mental health and wellness in schools for students. This project focused on the integration of specific mental health promoting therapies (narrative ...