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Optimizing IEP Scheduling using Integer Linear Programming
(National Conference on Undergraduate Research, April 13-15, 2026, Richmond, Virginia, 2026-04-14)We address a common scheduling problem that special education teachers face: creating individualized education plan schedules (IEPs) for multiple students. The work began as a special project in an Optimization Modeling ... -
Hmong Settlement Patterns and Socioeconomic Change in Wisconsin
(Student-Faculty Conference on Peace and Conflict Studies, Madison, Wisconsin, 2026-04-10)This study examines the historical context of Hmong immigration and resettlement in the United States following the Vietnam War, analyses the current Hmong population within Wisconsin, and looks at the past and present ... -
Evaluating Lake Sturgeon Spawning Site Use and Relative Contribution of Tributary Spawning Groups to Harvest in the Lake Winnebago System
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-12)The Lake Winnebago System (LWS) population in east-central Wisconsin represents one of the largest self-sustaining populations of lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens in North America that supports an annual spearing fishery ... -
Ectoparasite Ecology and Disease Exposure in Black-Footed Ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and Associated Mammals in Conata Basin/Badlands National Park, South Dakota
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-12)The black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes; ferret), one of North America’s most endangered mammals, persists within prairie dog (Cynomys spp.) burrow systems where disease remains a major obstacle to their recovery. While ... -
Identifying Potential Sources of Natural Recruitment for Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) in Green Bay, Lake Michigan
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2026-01)Historically, Green Bay, Lake Michigan, supported a self-sustaining muskellunge Esox masquinongy population. However, like many muskellunge populations throughout the Great Lakes, they were extirpated from Green Bay by the ... -
Hydroclimatic Drivers on Groundwater Nitrate Variability in Western Wisconsin
(AGU2025, December 15-19, 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2025-12-17)Wisconsin relies extensively on groundwater usage for both agricultural production and private use. Under a changing climate, significant precipitation and drought events are becoming more severe. Nitrate (NO3-) has become ... -
A Study of Older Women's Perceptions of Aging
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1998-06)Today, longevity is the norm, especially for women. How a woman ages and her quality of life, depends on health, income, and how she feels about herself and aging. This study explores the perceptions that elderly women ... -
Perceptions of Transition into College through Acquisition, Transfer and Application of Knowledge Gained in Youth Programs
(School of Education, Edgewood College, 2016-05)This qualitative study explored lived experiences of eight youth-camp alumni who were enrolled in colleges. This study was grounded in four paradigms: knowledge application, positive youth development (PYD), personal skills, ... -
Re-paired Bonds: ZENK Expression in Auditory Recognition and Reward Systems of Zebra Finch Partners
(Upper Midwest Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Annual Conference, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 2025-10-25)Pair bonding, central to the survival and reproductive success of many social species, is supported by both the vocal recognition of partner signals and the reward systems that reinforce these attachments. In zebra finches ... -
Identifying Walleye and Lake Whitefish Spawning Habitat below De Pere Dam in the Lower Fox River to Inform Habitat Improvements for Lake Sturgeon
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-10)Lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens populations in the Great Lakes basin have declined considerably due to a variety of factors including habitat loss and fragmentation resulting from the construction of dams that block ... -
Investigating the Prevalence of Birdshot in Wisconsin Black Bear Carcasses
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)The eastern American black bear (Ursus americanus americanus) is a symbolic resident of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, valued by indigenous tribes, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Given the considerable number (~24,000) ... -
Owl's the Weather? Relationship Between Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Migration Timing and Temperature
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) (NSWO) is a mesopredator commonly found within upland ecosystems across North America. NSWO’s migrate in the fall from September to December, peaking around mid-October, making ... -
Analyzing Bat Activity in Burned Red Pine Stands in Northern Wisconsin
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Bats in Wisconsin play an important role in their environment as nocturnal insectivores and have been shown to substantially reduce insect populations. At the same time, Wisconsin bats face numerous conservation issues. ... -
How Does Melanism Affect Survival Rate of Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Schmeekle Reserve, Stevens Point, WI?
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are commonly found at higher densities in urban areas; however, vehicle collisions and other anthropogenic threats can cause mortality. Melanism in gray squirrels is caused by ... -
Investigating Population Estimates of Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys volans) in Two Habitat Types in Schmeeckle Reserve
(The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, October 5-8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2025-10-06)Southern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys volans) are one of 3 species of flying squirrel found in North America. Since 2020, students with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society ... -
POTENTIAL FOR MINERALIZATION OF SOIL ORGANIC MATTER TO SUPPLY CROP NITROGEN, INFLUENCE CROP YIELD AND IMPROVE NITROGEN RECOMMENDATIONS IN WISCONSIN SANDY SOILS
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-09)Wisconsin is an important state for agricultural food production. In particular, the Wisconsin Central Sands (WCS) region, has a large number of acres in vegetable production. The soils in this region are coarse textured ... -
Examining Expanding Land-Based Recreation in the Iowa Great Lakes
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-09)The Iowa Great Lakes have been an important recreation setting for the Corn Belt region since the 1800s. The area’s tourism industry generates around $275 million annually. However, the overuse of the region’s recreation ... -
ASSESSING PRESCRIBED FIRE EFFECTS ON OAK REGENERATION, WOODY COMPETITION, AND WILDLIFE FORAGE QUALITY AMONG THREE DIFFERENT IRREGULAR SHELTERWOOD TREATMENTS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-09)Oak woodlands and savannas are among the most fire-dependent ecosystems in Wisconsin. Fire exclusion and suppression over the past 100 years has significantly decreased the extent of fire-dependent ecosystems resulting in ... -
Consumer Motivation: Brand Trust and Purchase Intention through AI Experiences
(Sentry School of Business & Economics, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2025-04-25)This study investigates the role of AI interactions in the brand trust and purchasing behavior through hedonic and utilitarian motivations in consumer experiences. Through a quantitative approach, the research will be ... -
To What Extent Will Infusing a Water Quality Monitoring Field Study into the Biology Curriculum Influence Medford Area Senior High School Students' Environmental Values, Behaviors, Knowledge and Action Skills?
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2001-07)The Taylor County Land and Water Management Plan was developed in the Spring of 2000. Serving on the citizen advisory committee and analyzing the public opinion survey for this plan encouraged a water monitoring project ...
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