Soriano, Kaitlin Marie

The weeds that are present in the landscape of the Dickinson College Certified Organic Farm, play a vital role in the agroecosystem that is created through human manipulations. The farm managers spend a great deal of time...

Bowie, Emily Ann

Infestation with the gastrointestinal nematode Haemonchus contortus in small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, can cause farmers severe economic losses and endanger animal welfare. Adult H. contortus attach to the stomach of...

McNeill, Natalie

Ramthun, Annaliese Marie

Increasing human health concerns, predicted growth of insect populations due to global warming, and increasing prevalence of pesticide resistance in insects have led to a recent surge of interest in alternatives to traditional,...

Krewson, Rachel

Termini, Olivia

Wilmot, Taylor Marie

The reuse of environmentally contaminated properties presents the opportunity for community revitalization in neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the United States. This study provides an in depth exploration of one...

Truong, Nhu Quynh

Climate change models predict more extreme rain events and drought to occur in different areas of the mid-latitude region. Farmers and researchers have been looking for solutions to reduce negative impacts of these...

Burns, Christine Josephine

Overabundance of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus Zimmerman) is a growing problem throughout the eastern United States. This study investigates the role that deer play as seed dispersers focusing on two main questions....

Chin, Tiffany Lee