Category: Earth and Environmental Science
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Applying Inoculation Theory to Climate Education
By Kennedy Brooks, Nicole Dollins, Lia Fowler, Reagan Makfinsky Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Tippett Abstract This interdisciplinary research focuses on how inoculation theory, the way of building a defense against something (a virus, false news), can aid individuals in identifying cognitive biases and fallacies in their media/news. This research is done in tandem with Dr.…
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The Disappearance of Shark Tooth Island
By Kate Stoneman Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Tippett Abstract Shark Tooth Island, a popular recreational location on the Virginia side of the lower Potomac River, is disappearing. The causes include sea level rise, groundwater withdrawal, and isostatic adjustment. Given the island’s popularity, this presents a unique opportunity to educate the public about real impacts of…
