The UNLV School of Environmental & Public Affairs provides an umbrella for exciting, interdisciplinary research and teaching in public administration and governance, environmental science and studies, non-profit management, urban studies, and natural resources management. Our faculty’s strong record and interest in these areas offer students and practitioners a variety of possibilities in cutting-edge and relevant knowledge, research, and projects.
Submissions from 2011
Relationships of native desert plants with red brome (Bromus rubens): Toward identifying invasion-reducing species, Scott R. Abella, Donovan J. Craig, Kathryn A. Prengaman, Lindsay P. Chiquoine, Sarah M. Schmid, and Teague M. Embrey
Using a terrestrial ecosystem survey to estimate the historical density of ponderosa pine trees, Scott R. Abella, Charles W. Denton, David G. Brewer, Wayne A. Robbie, Rory W. Steinke, and W. Wallace Covington
Responses of native and non-native Mojave Desert winter annuals to soil disturbance and water additions, Scott R. Abella, E. Cayenne Engel, Jessica E. Spencer, and Alex A. Suazo
A survey of monitoring and management activities for conserving rare plants in national parks and protected areas, Arizona and Nevada, USA, Scott R. Abella and Judith D. Springer
Effects of burial depth and substrate on the emergence of Bromus rubens and Brassica tournefortii, Scott R. Abella, Alex A. Suazo, and A. C. Lee
Salvaged from the wreckage: Glimpses from a grand reorganization of the president, by the president, for the president, M. Ernita Joaquin
Achieving community preparedness post-Katrina, Christine G. Springer
Unleashing innovation in public agencies, Christine G. Springer
What cannot be counted: Ethics, innovation, and evaluation in the delivery of public services, Christopher Stream, Jessica Word, and Kimberly Lukasiak
Submissions from 2010
Disturbance and plant succession in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of the American southwest, Scott R. Abella
Exotic species, Scott R. Abella
Native species interactions with red brome: Suggestions for burn-area revegetation, Scott R. Abella
Renewable energy projects in southwestern deserts – Update on our involvement, Scott R. Abella
Survey of resource managers completed on monitoring and management actions for rare plants in Arizona and Nevada, Scott R. Abella
Thinning pine plantations to reestablish oak openings species in northwestern Ohio, Scott R. Abella
Undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental science at UNLV, Scott R. Abella
Using a terrestrial ecosystem survey to estimate the historical density of ponderosa pine trees in northern Arizona, Scott R. Abella, Charles W. Denton, David G. Brewer, Wayne A. Robbie, Rory W. Steinke, and W. Wallace Covington
Evaluating efficacy of restoration techniques, Keys View Road reconstruction, Joshua Tree National Park, California, U.S.A, Scott R. Abella and E. Cayenne Engel
Trying to beat the brome: Understanding establishment thresholds and choosing competitive native species at Parashant National Monument, Scott R. Abella and E. Cayenne Engel
Factors affecting exotic annual plant cover and richness along roadsides in the Eastern Mojave Desert, USA, Donovan J. Craig, Jill E. Craig, Scott R. Abella, and Cheryl H. Vanier
Live work play: New perspectives on the downtown rebound, Karen A. Danielsen and Robert E. Lang
Policy typology and performance measurement: Results from the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), Thomas J. Greitens and M. Ernita Joaquin
Determinants of program performance: Results from OMBs PART analysis, M. Ernita Joaquin
The Responsible Contract Manager: Protecting the Public Interest in an Outsourced World, M. Ernita Joaquin
Nanotechnology, risk, and oversight: Learning lessons from related emerging technologies., John Kuzma and Susanna Hornig Priest
City-county consolidation: A case study of Carson City, Nevada, Anna Lukemeyer
Enhancing potential for integrated catchment management in New Zealand: a multi-scalar, strategic perspective, Ali Memon, Brett D. M. Painter, and Edward P. Weber
What matters to citizens living near the Nevada Test Site, Helen R. Neill
Risk perceptions starting to shift? U.S. citizens are forming opinions about nanotechnology, Susanna Hornig Priest, Ted Greenhalgh, and Victoria Kramer
A Question of investment: Is prevention worth the price?, Scott B. Smith and Christine G. Springer
Building a national GIS for the Federated States of Micronesia: Nurturing capacity for marine and terrestrial conservation, William J. Smith
Collaborative environmental research with Native American nations: The role of history, culture, and science, William J. Smith
Achieving community preparedness post-Katrina, Christine G. Springer
Making the most of opportunities during a recession, Christine G. Springer
Pay it forward: Career advice from an ASPA member, Christine G. Springer
Strategic recovery requires leadership, Christine G. Springer
Participatory system dynamics modeling for sustainable environmental management: Observations from four cases, Krystyna Anne Stave
Assessing the effect of systems simulations on systems understanding in undergraduate environmental science courses, Krystyna Anne Stave and Heather Skaza
How do we measure systems thinking and learning?, Krystyna Anne Stave and Heather J. Skaza
Land surface brightness temperature modeling using solar insolation, Haroon Stephen, Sajjad Ahmad, and Thomas C. Piechota
Relating surface backscatter response from TRMM precipitation radar to soil moisture: Results over a semi-arid region, Haroon Stephen, Sajjad Ahmad, Thomas C. Piechota, and Chunling Tang
Bigger isn’t better: Corruption in urban counties, Christopher Stream and Josie Gatti
Risky business: Effectiveness of state market-based health programs, Christopher Stream and Nathan Myers
The Hall of Fame for Great Americans: Organizational comatosis or hibernation, William Thompson and M. Ernita Joaquin
Overcoming obstacles to collaborative water governance: moving toward sustainability in New Zealand, Edward P. Weber and Ali Memon
Submissions from 2009
ENV 492 undergraduate research symposium, Scott R. Abella
Post-fire plant recovery in the Mojave and Sonoran Desert of western North America, Scott R. Abella
Progress in strategic research areas, Scott R. Abella
Smoke-cued emergence in plant species of Ponderosa Pine forests: Contrasting greenhouse and field results, Scott R. Abella
Synthesis completed of post-fire recovery of native perennials in the Mojave, Sonoran Deserts, Scott R. Abella
Tree canopy types constrain plant distributions in Ponderosa Pine- Gambel Oak Forests, Northern Arizona, Scott R. Abella
Spatial variation in reference conditions: Historical tree density and pattern on a Pinus ponderosa landscape, Scott R. Abella and Charles W. Denton
Heat and smoke effects on red brome soil seed banks, Scott R. Abella and E. Cayenne Engel
Early post-fire plant establishment on a Mojave Desert burn, Scott R. Abella, E. Cayenne Engel, Christina L. Lund, and Jessica E. Spencer
Using a diverse seed mix to establish native plants on a Sonoran Desert burn, Scott R. Abella, John L. Gunn, Mark L. Daniels, Judith D. Springer, and Susan E. Nyoka
A systematic review of species performance and treatment effectiveness for revegetation in the Mojave Desert, USA, Scott R. Abella and Alice C. Newton
Assessing an exotic plant surveying program in the Mojave Desert, Clark County, Nevada, USA, Scott R. Abella, Jessica E. Spencer, Joshua Hoines, and Carrie Nazarchyk
Planting trials in northern Arizona ponderosa pine forests, Scott R. Abella and Judith D. Springer
Estimating soil moisture using remote sensing data: A machine learning approach, Sajjad Ahmad, Ajay Kalra, and Haroon Stephen
Political culture and online access to state and county budgets, Thomas J. Greitens, M. Ernita Joaquin, E. Lee Bernick, and Josie Gatti
Bureaucratic adaptation and the politics of multiple principals in policy implementation, M. Ernita Joaquin
Contracting and networking: Some notes on decision making, M. Ernita Joaquin and Thomas J. Greitens
Presidential policy initiatives and agency compliance: Organizational adaptation to A-76., M. Ernita Joaquin and Thomas J. Greitens
Network governance and health care policy, M. Ernita Joaquin and Nathan Meyers
A Topography of federal employees and agencies: Examining and evaluating organizational effectiveness and performance, M. Ernita Joaquin and Sung Min Park
Evaluating changes and estimating seasonal precipitation for Colorado River Basins using nonparametric density estimation, Ajay Kalra, Sajjad Ahmad, and Haroon Stephen
Understanding public support for stem cell research: Media communication, interpersonal communication and trust in key actors, Hui Liu and Susanna Hornig Priest
No more "business as usual": Addressing climate change through constructive engagement., Edward Maibach and Susanna Hornig Priest
Impact of weather modification and land cover change on streamflow, C. Moser, Haroon Stephen, Glenn A. Tootle, and Thomas C. Piechota
An Examination of rural residents’ perceptions of environmental activities at the Nevada Test Site: Results of a mail questionnaire 2008 – 2009, Helen R. Neill
Sustainability and uranium production: Lessons from the dismal science and beyond, Helen R. Neill
Stigmatized property values: A tale of two neighborhoods, Helen R. Neill and Djeto D. Assane
Shallow buried transuranic waste: A comparison of remediation alternatives at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Helen R. Neill and Robert H. Neill
Rural communities and awareness of DOE environmental management programs at the Nevada Test Site: Do outreach efforts matter?, Helen R. Neill, K. K. Snyder, and Janet Ward
Motivated to serve: An empirical examination of motivation and consequences in the public and nonprofit organizations, Sung Min Park and Jessica Word
Working across the divide: Job involvement in the public and nonprofit sectors, Sung Min Park and Jessica Word
Relating backscatter from TRMM precipitation radar to surface soil moisture over a semi-arid region, Thomas C. Piechota, Haroon Stephen, and Sajjad Ahmad
Curiouser and curiouser, Susanna Hornig Priest
Risk communication for nanobiotechnology: To whom, about what, and why?, Susanna Hornig Priest
Science and technology policy and ethics: What role should science museums play?, Susanna Hornig Priest
Risk communication for emerging technologies: A mini-roadmap, Susanna Hornig Priest, Ted Greenhalgh, and Elizabeth Young
Relating soil moisture to TRMMPR backscatter in Southern United States, Sumit Puri, Haroon Stephen, and Sajjad Ahmad
Disaster on pacific islands: Contextualizing external emergency response and technology, William J. Smith
Environmental technology transfer to the poor communities: Concerns, limitations, and opportunities, William J. Smith
Geographic research in water resources: A vibrant research agenda for the next 20 years, William J. Smith
Improving access to safe drinking water in rural, remote, and least-wealthy small islands: Non-traditional methods in Chuuk State, Federal States of Micronesia, William J. Smith
Problem-centered vs. discipline-centered research for the exploration of sustainability, William J. Smith
The Impact of neoliberalism and technology on the human right to water: The case of the privatization of Manila's water, William J. Smith
Las Vegas: The perils of deception fueled growth, William J. Smith and Ahmad Safi
Emergency managers as change agents, Christine G. Springer
Managing in a time of crisis, Christine G. Springer
Managing with strategic themes, Christine G. Springer
Strategic management in a networked world, Christine G. Springer
Strategic management of disaster preparedness, Christine G. Springer
Strategic management of risk matters, Christine G. Springer
Strategic management of three critical levels of risk, Christine G. Springer
Transition teams matter, Christine G. Springer
A Test of the relative effectiveness of using systems simulations to increase student understanding of environmental issues, Krystyna Anne Stave and Heather Skaza