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An Analysis of the Alignment between National and State Geography Standards
(2018-11-14)The standards-based reform movement in K-12 American education began in the 1990s after a number of polls and surveys publicized the poor performance of American students in geographical knowledge. The federal government ... -
The State of the Protection of Freshwater Inflow to the Bays and Estuaries of Texas
(2004-08-01)Freshwater inflow to the bays and estuaries of Texas is considered essential to maintain their biological productivity. The reduced salinity of the estuaries is necessary for the juvenile stage of many marine species. More ... -
Quantifying Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) Spawning Habitat Suitability on the Lower Trinity River, Texas
(2017-04-24)No abstract prepared. -
Landslide Hazard Modeling in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, California Using Multi-tiered Geospatial Data Analysis
(2018-04-10)Population growth and sprawling urbanization have resulted in higher perturbations of susceptible landscapes and more people and infrastructure exposed to hazardous landslides in southern California. This, in turn, has ... -
Evaluating Future Impacts of Climate Change on Traditional Mexican Maize Suitability and Indigenous Communities in Mexico
(2018-04-20)Anthropogenic climate change is expected to have dramatic impacts on natural and human systems worldwide in the near future. Ensuring food security for an exponentially-increasing world population requires extensive research ... -
A Comparative Analysis Of Social Vulnerability Mapping For Travis County, Texas
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Space-time modeling of urban population daily travel-activity patterns using GPS trajectory data
(2018-04-18)People conduct travel to engage in a variety of activities every day. Their activities include working, dining, shopping, and so forth. Their travels include trips to these activity locations. Each individual may have the ... -
Growing the Environmental Stewards of Tomorrow: An Analysis of an Urban School Garden
(2018-04-19)No abstract prepared. -
Riparian Forest Recovery Following a Catastrophic Flood on the Blanco River, Texas
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Scratching the surface: A content analysis of gorillas as zoogeomorphic agents
(2018-06-13)Gorillas are among the most charismatic and well-researched species on the planet, yet their role as zoogeomorphic agents has gone largely overlooked. Zoogeomorphology is the study of animals as geomorphic agents, that ... -
Agent-Based Modeling of the Transport of Tropospheric Ozone Generated by Point-Source Emissions of Ozone Precursors
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Studying Surface Urban Heat Island Phenomenon Using Remote Sensing in Three Metropolitan Areas of Texas, USA
(2018-05-23)The goal of this dissertation was to investigate the Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) phenomenon for three metropolitan areas of Texas, USA with remote sensing techniques. A GIS-based Local Climate Zones (LCZs) classification ... -
Water Depth Mapping of Hurricane Harvey using Volunteered Geographic Information in Harris County, Texas
(2018-07-24)Natural hazards cause catastrophic damages to both population and economy. In the U.S., floods are the costliest hazard. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas coast on August 25th and lasted for five days. ... -
Geospatial Analyses of Terrestrial-Aquatic Connections Across New Zealand and their Influence on River Water Quality
(2018-07-20)This dissertation presents new techniques for quantifying and mapping terrestrial-aquatic connections, as well as new approaches for assessing the effects of intensive land uses on river water quality. Chapter 1 describes ... -
Comparison of Two Active Hydrocarbon Production Regions in Texas to Determine Boomtown Growth and Development: A Geospatial Analysis of Active Well Locations and Demographic Changes, 2000-2017
(2018-07-24)The purpose of this research was to compare two shale play regions of Texas to assess the extent to which differences existed in geospatial patterns of highly active petroleum and natural gas mining sites in relationship ... -
Significance and Influence of the National Geographic Society Alliance Network on K-12 Geography Education, 1986-2011: A Historical Analysis
(2018-04-19)This research explores the history and influence of the National Geographic Society Network of Alliances for Geographic Education (Alliance Network), a K-12 geography education support program, from 1986-2011. Mr. Gilbert ... -
Social Capital, Place Identity, and Economic Conditions in Appalachia
(2018-03-14)Awareness is growing that conventional economic development, characterized by activities such as business recruitment, industrial park and infrastructure development, and incentives funded by government agencies, has had ... -
Investigation of Gender and Race Effects on Promotion in Departments of Geography in the United States
(2015-11-16)This study sought evidence of differences in academic promotion associated with gender or race within the discipline of geography in the United States. Professors were identified between 1991 and 2007 using the Association ... -
An Analysis of Travel Efficiency Within the Context of Geographic Education and the Daily Trip Plan
(2015-10-14)This study, undertaken during the Spring 2012 academic semester, measures changes to transportation efficiency caused by intensive geographical training. In so doing, fifty-six college human geography students recorded ... -
Modeling Sediment Yield in the Sink Creek and Purgatory Creek Watersheds Near San Marcos, Texas
(2017-11-22)Central Texas, along the Balcones escarpment, experiences high-magnitude precipitation events that have the ability to generate large amounts of runoff. In the past, such events have led to significant urban flooding and ...
