Browsing McNair Scholars by Title
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Laying the groundwork for resilience and success: How a supportive community can protect against the effects of poverty
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-07-25)BACKGROUND: The negative effects of poverty includes increased risks for developmental delays, low academic achievement, poor physical and mental health, and impairments from overall stress (Hair, Hanson, Wolfe, & Pollak, ... -
Quantifying the shifted baseline in breeding bird communities for Native American tribes relocated to Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-07-25)Ecosystem services are often recognized for their importance in productivity (e.g., Nitrogen fixation) or biosphere support (Oxygen production from photosynthesis). Cultural ecosystem services (e.g., biodiversity appreciation) ... -
Restoring eastern redcedar encroached watersheds to prairie or switchgrass improves water quality and quantity
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-07-25)Eastern redcedar represents a modern-day challenge to Oklahoma as it has encroached approximately eight million acres of land. This conversion is detrimental to the ecological and economic value of the land, reducing ...