From the Student Research Symposium Committee Welcome to the 27th annual University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium. This year’s program features students who have invested considerable time conducting research in areas such as fisheries and water resources, forestry, environment and society, paper science and engineering, soil and waste management, and wildlife ecology and management. The symposium allows students to present data they have collected, explored, and analyzed during the course of their research. Faculty mentors played an essential role in guiding students through the process in a spirited and educational fashion which expands beyond the traditional bricks and mortar of the classroom. As we proceed with this year’s poster and oral presentations, we honor the memory of Clive and extend thanks to Beverley David, they are true friends to students and faculty. The Davids were extremely significant in building and strengthening the undergraduate research program. Although Clive passed in November 2004, his influence remains to this day. The positive atmosphere he fostered created a venue for students to learn to conduct and present their research. The hundreds of students who have benefited from the symposium over the past 26 years can credit Dr. David for his pioneering efforts. We would like to thank our primary benefactors, Jim and Katie Krause, all of our volunteer evaluators, faculty and staff members in the College of Natural Resources and in the Department of Biology, CNR student organizations, Dean Brian Sloss, Interim Chancellor Pratima Ghandi, and the UW-Stevens Point administration. Congratulations to all our student presenters. Your work is truly outstanding! Our hope is that today can be as enjoyable as it is educational for you, and that you inspire more students to step up to the challenge of undergraduate research. Cheers, CNR Student Research Symposium Committee
Co-Chairs Hannah Kovalaske and Erin Tschida Vice Chair/Judge Coordinator Mary Chesnut Secretary Tyde Messinger Booklet Editors Kylie Lieven and Maura Farrell
General Liaisons Sydney Recker and Ronny Ruedinger Faculty/Staff Advisory Co-Chairs Shelli Dubay, Rob Michitsch, and Mike Tiller Faculty/ Staff Advisory Members Hadi Veisi, Joshua Raabe, and Brian Stezenski-Williams
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