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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Greeson, Kimberley M.; Jurin, Richard R. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2012
Although several studies have examined attitudes towards cougars, little research has been done to specifically address the perceptions on cougar-related interpretive media. The purpose of this study was to examine whether hikers read the available signage pertaining to cougars and examine the hikers' perceptions of current signs and cougar-human…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Wildlife, Attitude Measures, Interviews
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Jurin, Richard R.; Fox-Parrish, Lynne – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2008
Three different groups of students were surveyed (years 1995, 2002, and 2003) to determine their attitudes regarding the environment and environmental issues, and particularly energy use. Two groups (1995 and 2003) were purposely selected to be interviewed about energy issues. The survey revealed that all groups had bell-shaped spreads with the…
Descriptors: Empowerment, Student Attitudes, Energy Conservation, Conservation (Environment)