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Lower St. Regis Lake Survey: A Comparative Study of Fish Population Structure and Function over Time

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 14:24
Abstract: Lake surveys are performed on bodies of water to provide a health analysis of fish populations over time. Lake surveys can be conducted in a variety of ways to attain specific data. Lower St. Regis Lake was surveyed to determine the fish community composition and to understand fish population traits. Using fyke nets placed at six predetermined locations for 24 hours, as well as fishing, we collected data for age, length (mm), weight (g), and parasites present. Data was analyzed in the lab using Excel to form graphs and tables to demonstrate our findings. Catch rates were lower compared to years before and comparing our data to New York State Department of Conservation data found that our length-at-age data was lower for the six-species sampled. Pumpkinseed and yellow perch were the only two species to have over twenty fish sampled. Decreased air temperatures brought in by a cold front during the week of our sampling may have been a reason for our lower number of fish caught. Mesh size is also a bias while using these nets as smaller fish can escape, and predatory fish can prey on smaller fish while in the net. Some species of fish such as black crappie may be more susceptible to capture due to its habit of associating with structure.
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Major: Biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Natural Resources Conservation and Management
Year: 2018
File Attachments: Capstone_Final.docx
Authors: Deacon Chapin, Jared Chlus, Louis Daversa, Jon Herrman, Robert Visicaro

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 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
File Attachments: Capstone Front cover.docx , Capstone Portfolio.docx , Capstone Final Draft Menu.docx , Capstone each course photograph.docx , Capstone Recipes.docx , Master Poduct list.docx , Capstone Order Form.docx , Capstone individual costed recipies.docx , Capstone Production schedule.docx , Capstone Selena Hay Production List.docx , Capstone Julia Ho Production List.docx , Capstone Week Prep List.docx , Woodsmen Cabin Prep List.docx , Vic Prep List.docx , St Regis Prep List.docx , Capstone Van 1 Production Schedule.docx , Capstone Van 2 Production Schedule.docx , Capstone Van 3 Production Schedule.docx , Capstone Tickets.docx , Capstone self evaluation.docx
Authors: Sean Conroy

Modern Cooking Techniques

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 12:13
Abstract: The history of molecular gastronomy and the methods.
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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management
Year: 2018
File Attachments: Capstone poster .pptx , MG Capstone paper.pdf
Authors: Averie Riel

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

A Taste of Tea

Thu, 11/30/2017 - 14:49
Abstract: Originating in Southeast China, tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, second only to water with coffee in third. Though tea has many names, they all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. There’s white, yellow, green, oolong, pu-erh, and black or red tea; each has its own variants and processing methods to distinguish them. Tea has spread throughout the world and each culture took these leaves and made it their own in different ways. The journey it has taken is an interesting one with a lot of controversy, conflict, and corruption once introduced to the British Empire.
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Major: Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts and Service Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: 1. Cover Page.rtf , 2. Research Paper.docx , 3. Capstone Menu.doc , 4. Recipes.docx , 5. Capstone Ordering and Costing Sheets.xlsx , 6. Production List.rtf , 7. Plating Duties.rtf , 8. Self Analysis.docx , Presentation Poster.pptx
Authors: Darren Sheftic

Capstone 462 Lemon

Sat, 12/09/2017 - 12:27
Abstract: Culinary Arts Capstone, CUL462 Theme: Lemon. Chef Abt
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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Includes: Research Paper, Recipes, Costing, Production, etc. , Presentation Poster
Authors: Giulia Deininger

Taste of Apples

Wed, 12/13/2017 - 13:18
Abstract: Please keep this for a future reference for other students
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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: All information minus costing , All costing for capstone
Authors: Amanda wilson

CUL 462 Capstone Salt

Foraging: From the Forest

Mon, 05/01/2017 - 13:23
Abstract: A look into preservation techniques of early man as well as habits and lifestyle. Dinner- April 13th, 2017- from forest ingredients & foraging sourced items.
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Major: Culinary Arts and Service Management
Year: 2017
File Attachments: Research Paper , Poster , Dinner Menu
Authors: Matthew Kershner