Research and Solutions: Campus Sustainability through Civic Engagement at the University of Wyoming

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melea Press ◽  
Matt Caires ◽  
Tracey Patton
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
University Of Wyoming ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Evolution and Vertical Structure of an Undular Bore Observed on 20 June 2015 during PECAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (9) ◽  
pp. 3775-3794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Mueller ◽  
Bart Geerts ◽  
Zhien Wang ◽  
Min Deng ◽  
Coltin Grasmick
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
University Of Wyoming ◽  
Cold Pool ◽  
Undular Bore ◽  
Wave Trapping ◽  
Hydraulic Theory ◽  
The University ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Scorer Parameter ◽  
Equal Amplitude

This study documents the evolution of an impressive, largely undular bore triggered by an MCS-generated density current on 20 June 2015, observed as part of the Plains Elevated Convection at Night (PECAN) experiment. The University of Wyoming King Air with profiling nadir- and zenith-viewing lidars sampled the south-bound bore from the time the first bore wave emerged from the nocturnal convective cold pool and where updrafts over 10 m s−1 and turbulence in the wave’s wake were encountered, through the early dissipative stage in which the leading wave began to lose amplitude and speed. Through most of the bore’s life cycle, its second wave had a higher or equal amplitude relative to the leading wave. Striking roll clouds formed in wave crests and wave energy was detected to about 5 km AGL. The upstream environment indicates a negative Scorer parameter region due to flow reversal at midlevels, providing a wave trapping mechanism. The observed bore strength of 2.4–2.9 and speed of 15–16 m s−1 agree well with values predicted from hydraulic theory. Surface and profiling measurements collected later in the bore’s life cycle, just after sunrise, indicate a transition to a soliton.

scholarly journals Nocturnal Elevated Convection Initiation of the PECAN 4 July Hailstorm

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Wilson ◽  
S. B. Trier ◽  
D. W. Reif ◽  
R. D. Roberts ◽  
T. M. Weckwerth
Keyword(s):  
Gravity Waves ◽  
University Of Wyoming ◽  
Cloud Base ◽  
Doppler Lidar ◽  
Convective Storms ◽  
Multiple Observations ◽  
Western Side ◽  
Convection Initiation ◽  
The University ◽  
Advance Knowledge

AbstractDuring the Plains Elevated Convection at Night (PECAN) experiment, an isolated hailstorm developed on the western side of the PECAN study area on the night of 3–4 July 2015. One of the objectives of PECAN was to advance knowledge of the processes and conditions leading to pristine nocturnal convection initiation (CI). This nocturnal hailstorm developed more than 160 km from any other convective storms and in the absence of any surface fronts or bores. The storm initiated within 110 km of the S-Pol radar; directly over a vertically pointing Doppler lidar; within 25 km of the University of Wyoming King Air flight track; within a network of nine sounding sites taking 2-hourly soundings; and near a mobile mesonet track. Importantly, even beyond 100 km in range, S-Pol observed the preconvection initiation cloud that was collocated with the satellite infrared cloud image and provided information on the evolution of cloud growth. The multiple observations of cloud base, thermodynamic stability, and direct updraft observations were used to determine that the updraft roots were elevated. Diagnostic analysis presented in the paper suggests that CI was aided by lower-tropospheric gravity waves occurring in an environment of weak but persistent mesoscale lifting.

scholarly journals Elk Ranch Determination of Eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Mary Humstone
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
University Of Wyoming ◽  
National Register ◽  
Grand Teton National Park ◽  
Jackson Hole ◽  
History Of ◽  
Landscape Survey ◽  
The University

During summer 2010, the University of Wyoming American Studies Program conducted an intensive cultural landscape survey and historical analysis of the Elk Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. Led by Research Scientist Mary Humstone, students documented the ranch landscape and remaining buildings. They conducted research in local archives to uncover the history of the ranch and determine its significance in the history of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. The team determined that the property is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, with significance in agriculture and conservation.

Promoting Civic Engagement through University Curricula

2017 ◽  
pp. 218-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryna Bobick
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mission Statements ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
The Arts ◽  
University Curricula ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

In recent years, universities and colleges are including civic engagement in their mission statements. University administrators are increasingly encouraged faculty and students to participate in civic engagement both on and off campus. Various stakeholders should be part of this conversation in order to create a setting for learning that reflects the mission of the university or college. In this study, sixteen university freshmen participated in civic engagement through a freshman honors forum course. In addition to promoting civic engagement, the course supported the arts and museums in Memphis, Tennessee. Pre and exit surveys were conducted the participants to gain insight into their thoughts and experiences towards the course's curriculum. Their experiences provide a window into thinking about the role of civic engagement with university students.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and awareness of “sustainability” initiatives among college students

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Msengi ◽  
Raymond Doe ◽  
Twana Wilson ◽  
Danny Fowler ◽  
Chelsey Wigginton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Southeastern Part ◽  
Campus Sustainability ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Alternative Power ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
The University

Campus sustainability is essential for any university. Campus sustainability denotes the potential of the university to develop new ideas regarding sustainability through research, teaching, and practices. It necessitates improved academic infrastructures, setting right faculty priorities and practices that ensure that the university community is aware of sustainable practices, and that its practices reflect sustainability. This study assesses college students' knowledge and awareness of sustainability issues. After IRB approval, data were collected using the campus sustainability questionnaire. Students from a university in the southeastern part of Texas in the United States were selected and asked to participate in the study voluntarily by answering a self-report questionnaire. Findings indicate that only a minority of the students knew what sustainability was, but 95.8% indicated it was important. Although the university has committed to climate and sustainability agreements, majority of the students were not aware of it and only about 17% knew that the University's Strategic Plan has a sustainability component. Nearly 36% of the students reported receiving information about sustainability during their campus orientation. In terms of recycling, majority of the students indicated unawareness of e-waste recycling on campus; however, more than 70% reported that the library limited free printing in computer labs. More than half of the students also indicated that sustainability issues were not infused into curriculum courses or programs, and they had no knowledge of any alternative power source for the university. We concluded that a majority of the students were not conversant with sustainability issues and were largely unaware of campus sustainability initiatives. We recommended more effort to increase sustainability initiatives on campus by involving faculty, staff, and students in such endeavors. Educational programs should incorporate sustainability into their curriculum to increase students' knowledge and consciousness regarding these issues.

HYDROPTILIDAE (TRICHOPTERA) FROM SOUTHERN UNITED STATES

1947 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald G. Denning
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Species ◽  
University Of Wyoming ◽  
Southern United States ◽  
Southern States ◽  
The Past ◽  
Caddis Flies ◽  
The University ◽  
Made In

During the past several years a number of interesting collections of Hydroptilidae were made in the southern states, particularly in Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. These collections have now been examined and found to contain several new species and new distributional records of this little known family of “micro” caddis flies.Unless designated otherwise types of new species described herein are in the author's collection at the University of Wyoming.

scholarly journals The University, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Civic Engagement: Toward Civic Engagement 3.0

Societies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Taylor, Jr. ◽  
D. Luter ◽  
Camden Miller
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Neighborhood Effects ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Neighborhood Revitalization ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Black Liberation ◽  
Anchor Institutions ◽  
The University

This essay analyzes and syntheses key theories and concepts on neighborhood change from the literature on anchor institutions, university engagement, gentrification, neighborhood effects, Cold War, Black liberation studies, urban political economy, and city building. To deepen understanding of the Columbia University experience, we complemented the literature analysis with an examination of the New York Times and Amsterdam newspapers from 1950 to 1970. The study argues that higher education’s approach to neighborhood revitalization during the urban renewal age, as well as in the post-1990 period, produced undesirable results and failed to spawn either social transformation or build the neighborly community espoused by Lee Benson and Ira Harkavy. The essay explains the reasons why and concludes with a section on a more robust strategy higher education can pursue in the quest to bring about desirable change in the university neighborhood.

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