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Hydrilla Survey * Point of contact: Shawn Baily * Date: September 16, 2026 Choosing the path of ethnographic investigation, I volunteered to help with the annual hydrilla survey in mid-September as a way to familiarize myself with one of the most damaging invasive species. The goal of the survey was to
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The current healthcare system faces an increasing burden with staff shortages and increasing rates of chronic diseases, among many other contributing factors. This is where other non-traditional healthcare systems or businesses could step in to help ease that burden. One current example is the tattoo studio; The Lucky Turtle
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This article from NASA explores invasive species detection from orbit instead of traditional survey based methods. As technology improves and new modes of surveillance become viable, we begin to see advantages in areas that historically have suffered from a lack of accessibility. “Because invasives have such a large impact on
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In order to improve patient care, there must be an understanding of what is important to the patients and outcomes of provided healthcare services. It has been found that the patient’s perception of their care is critical to a healthcare system’s quality, safety, and outcomes from care. Factors
Arts & Lifestyle
This article takes a look at common recreational activities across the country and breaks down where they can be potential vectors for invasive species. While these activities can pose a threat to the local environment, the post also offers fairly simple solutions to help mitigate the transport of these invasive
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This survey, centered around invasive species and their impact on state parks, was distributed to a mailing list of 58 park managers within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' network. Managers were instructed to complete the survey and answer based on how each aspect impacted their park specifically. In
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This article takes a look at contemporary artwork featuring insects as a primary symbol for addressing environmental distress and ecological change. What I find particularly interesting about this article is that I believe the more potent takeaway is framing humans as an invasive species, which tends to be an overlooked
Arts & Lifestyle
This article looks at the work of artist Ellie Irons, whose work consists of pieces created with pigments extracted from invasive plants. Her unique perspective on invasive plants in urban areas does well to reframe an issue that many people are quick to want to solve. “In the abandoned lots
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This article takes a look at fishing practices and how they can contribute to the overall spread of aquatic invasive species. “The spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is an ongoing challenge in many places in North America, including the Great Lakes region. Large freshwater lake systems are particularly susceptible
Business
As a Sri Lankan village faces ecosystem disruption at the hands of the invasive snakehead fish, locals have come up with a variety of tactics to reduce the invader’s numbers while simultaneously coming up with ways to benefit from the situation. “DEDURU OYA, Sri Lanka (AP) — An invasive fish
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The personalized medicine approach utilizes the primary care physician to provide individualized treatment focused on preventative care, wellness management, and strong provider and patient coordination. This study compared healthcare service utilization and cost outcomes of propensity matched personalized medicine members versus nonmembers. Personalized medicine members received the personalized medicine approach
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An article from ASME sheds light on how drones are not only being used to combat invasive plant life, but also animal life causing harm to ecosystems around the country. “But now invasive species of all kinds are finding that new predators have arisen, and they’re manmade. In the