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A.P. Smith Rod and Gun Club-Workshop Curriculum

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 14:37

Abstract: A report centered around outdoor education workshops to be hosted by a proposed Fishing and Shooting Club. Pertaining to lesson plans centered around Trap Shooting, Bushcrafting, and Fishing. The use of the Kinesthetic Learning Model is heavily put to use in developing this curriculum.

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Major: Ecological Restoration, Forestry, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Recreations, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism, Recreation, Adventure Education and Leisure Management

Year: 2021

File Attachments: Eoghan Walsh-Capstone-A.P.Smith Rod and Gun C_Eoghan Walsh.docx

Authors: Eoghan Walsh, Daniel Klein, Drew Gleason, Kassie Kirkum, Erin Byrant

Fusion Cuisine Capstone

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:49

Abstract: Fusion cuisine is taking known elements of one's nation/country. Then applying those culinary elements to foreign ingredients thus making a fusion dish.

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2020

File Attachments: Fusion Cuisine Capstone.docx , Capstone Poster_1.pptx

Authors: Tu Ngo

Nose to Tail ~ Root to Leaf

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 23:22

Abstract: The idea of using all parts of products we have access to in the food industry. Keeping the integrity of all food products.

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2020

File Attachments: Nose to Tail ~ Root to Leaf Final .docx

Authors: Jeaneliz A. Mendez

Managing a Successful Bakery

Mon, 12/10/2018 - 16:15

Abstract: For this capstone we were given the responsibility of running the A.P. Smith's Bakery for eight weeks. These responsibilities included the management of student employees, and the creation of menus, production lists and ordering sheets.

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Major: Baking and Pastry Arts

Year: 2018

File Attachments: Final Capstone Paper.docx

Authors: Daniele Warner
Katelyn Aupperle

A Taste of Paul Smith's & The Adirondacks

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 15:50

Abstract: Using what we have learned over the last four years our task was to put on a themed Capstone Dinner. This dinner was experiential and progressive, guests were transported to different parts of the Paul Smiths College campus for each course of the dinner. The focus of this Capstone was to capture the essence of the Adirondacks to portray it through a five course meal. I first looked to the woods for help building inspiration for each dish. Along with the dinner, comes many other tasks from ordering to costing.

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2018

Authors: Sean Conroy

Mycophagy of the Adirondacks

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 11:26

Abstract: Throughout the course of mushroom history, they have gained multiple reputations, being known as a food source or a deadly fungus. According to Tori Avey, she believes that “Over the years reckless mushroom hunters have thrown caution to the wind with fatal results, giving food safe mushrooms a bad reputation. Which resulted in two very different categories of people mycophiles, those who love mushrooms and mycophobes those who fear mushrooms.” (Avey,T) Mycophagy is the practice of consuming fungus collected in the wild, also known as eating foraged mushrooms. Mushrooms are grouped into the vegetable category within the local grocery stores, but they are not a vegetable mushrooms are a type of edible, poisonous, psychedelic, and medicinal fungus with over 400 different species. Many Mycophiles believe we are currently, in the beginning of a myco-revolution many people are now interested in the wide range of gourmet wild mushrooms “The name “mushroom” has been given to over 38,000 varieties of fungus that possess the same threadlike roots and cap.” (Avey,T)

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2018

File Attachments: Mycophagy Research Paper , Food Costing and Menu with Recipes , Day of Service Order List , Final Menu and Wavier , Mushroom Interviews , Mushroom Invoice , Dinner Tickets , Production Sheets , Menu with Pictures , Capstone Poster , Evaluation of Myself

Authors: Selena C. Hay

A Taste of Local Goat Cheese

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 11:22

Abstract: This capstone features the variety of goat cheeses in each of the courses!

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2018

File Attachments: Capstone_Title.docx , Capstone_Final.docx , Capstone_self-evaluation.docx

Authors: Julia Ho(:

A Taste of Duck

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 09:17

Abstract: A four course meal based around duck.

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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management

Year: 2018

File Attachments: Capstone Course 1 Recipe.docx , Capstone Course 2 Recipes.docx , course 3 recipes.docx , Capstone Dessert Recipes.docx , Capstone Menu.pdf , First Course Pricing.xlsx , Course 2 Costing.xlsx , Course 3 costing.xlsx , Course 4 Costing.xlsx , Capstone course Pics.docx , capstone paper.docx , capstone self evaluation.docx

Authors: Taylor Engel

Engaging Visitors Of Glenview Preserve With Interpretive Signage

Fri, 12/14/2018 - 11:42

Abstract: Glenview Preserve is a Lowland forest and Field property that boarders the Bloomingdale Bog. Implementing an educational system at the preserve would lead to more public interaction that would guarantee support for the Adirondack Land Trust’s mission objectives. This approach would involve the development of an interpretive day-use site, interpretive programs and signs, and an outdoor education space. For my portion I will be investigating how the Adirondack Land Trust can construct interpretive signage that is weather resistant and provides valuable content. The quality of the content will be evaluated using the National Association of Interpretation principles of POETRY. These signs will promote ALT’s mission objectives by encouraging people to make a difference after their visit through well-constructed and entertaining information. Visitors will donate money to ensure that having an educational system at the preserve is a leading concern of the Adirondack Land Trust’s management plan for Glenview Preserve.

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Major: Integrative Studies, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Recreation, Adventure Education and Leisure Management, Parks and Conservation Management

Year: 2018

File Attachments: How Can the Adirondack land trust use interpretive signs to conserve the treasures of Glenview Preserve

Authors: Tiffany Elizabeth Marie Clark

Student of Natural Resources and Conservation Management

Fall 2018 graduate of Paul Smith's College

Homesteading for Beginners

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 14:51

Abstract: Homesteading isn’t just a movement, it’s a way of life. Our first research proposal was to create a guide to homesteading for beginners. Initial research showed there are countless types of homesteads and so we decided to research what homesteading is and the different ways you can homestead. Homesteading can be defined as a life of self sufficiency. But our research found that there can be many ways to achieve that goal.

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Major: Natural Resources Management and Policy, Natural Resources Sustainability Studies

Year: 2018

File Attachments: The Author has selected not to publish this complete work.

Authors: Ron Fina
Erica Martin