Dr. Mitch Stimers Publications

(Many available on ResearchGate.net)

Academic Articles and Book Chapters

Stimers, M. J., & Paul, B. K. (2022). Visualizing the 22 May 2011 Joplin, Missouri, tornado path using building permit data. Accepted, Natural Hazards, forthcoming.

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Natural and constructed environments: To what extent are natural and constructed environments fluctuating, and how can we intentionally interact with them to affect our legacy? In S. Edwards (Ed.), To the Seventh Generation: Inheritance and Legacy. 2020-2022 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program Guide. Phi Theta Kappa.

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Avalanches. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v1). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Desertification. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v1). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Hurricanes. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v1). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Hurricane Andrew, 1992. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v2). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2020). The 1925 Tri-State Tornado. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v2). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2021). The 2011, Joplin, Missouri, Tornado. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v2). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2021). Tornadoes. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v1). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. & Paul, B. K. (2021). Hail. In B.K. Paul (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards and Disasters: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires (v1). ABC-CLIO. (in press)

Stimers, M. J. (2020). The Dunning-Kruger effect based on educational attainment and political affiliation concerning trust and perceived accuracy of the media. Research and Reviews: Journal of Social Sciences, 6(3), 54-67.

Keerthirathna, H. G. U., Stimers, M. J., & Lenagala, S. K. (2019). Multi-criteria decision analysis in land suitability and land use planning, Kadawedduwa Watershed, Nilwala River Basin, Sri Lanka. Journal of Agriculture Research, 5(6), 31-57.

Fernando, W. P., Stimers, M. J., & Lenagala, S. K. (2019). Archaeological site impacts in the Hambantota District, Sri Lanka: Markov Chain/GIS/RS-based analysis of land use and change detection, 1972-2014. International Journal of Applied Science, 5(2), 88-110.

Lenagala, S. K., & Stimers, M. J. (2017). An application of the analytic hierarchy process in GIS-driven military operation base selection. Journal of Defense Management 7(1), 157-168. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0374.1000157

Stimers, M. J., & Paul, B. K. (2017). Can elevation be associated with the 2011 Joplin, Missouri, Tornado fatalities? An empirical study. Journal of Geography and Natural Disasters, 7(3), 202-209. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0587.1000202

Stimers, M. J., & Paul, B. K. (2016). Toward development of the tornado impact-community development index. Journal of Geography and Natural Disasters, 6(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0587.1000161

Stimers, M. J. (2015). A GIS-based approach to analyzing warning siren networks in Riley and Pottawatomie, Counties, Kansas. In G. A. Tobin and B.E. Montz (Eds.), Evolving Approaches to Understanding Natural Hazards. Pgs. 252-266. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Stimers, M. J. (2015). On frontiers of natural environments. Journal of Earth Science and Climatic Change, 6(8), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7617.1000301

Stimers, M. J., & Paul, B. K. (2015). Safety measures after the 2011 Joplin, Missouri, Tornado. The Geographical Review, 105(6), 199-215. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1931-0846.2014.12065.x

Paul, B. K., & Stimers, M. J. (2014). Analyzing the 2011 Joplin Tornado mortality: Deaths by interpolated damage zones and location of victims. Weather, Climate, and Society, 6(2), 161-174. https://doi.org/10.1175/WCAS-D-13-00022.1

Paul, B. K., Stimers, M. J., & Caldas, M. (2014). Predictors for survivor responses to the 2011 Joplin, MO, USA, Tornado warning. Disasters, 39(1), 108-124. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12087

Stimers, M. J. (2013). In the memory of the map: A cartographic memoir. Christopher Norment. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Press, 2012. 264 pp., maps, bibliography, and notes. $22.50 paper (ISBN 978-1-60938-077-9). The AAG Review of Books, 1(1), 40-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/2325548X.2013.788393

Stimers, M. J. (2012). Viewing tornado impact as more than physical magnitude. Weatherwise 65(4), 18-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/00431672.2012.689587

Paul, B. K., & Stimers, M. J. (2012). Exploring probable reasons for record fatalities: The case of the 2011 Joplin, Missouri, Tornado. Natural Hazards 64(2),1511-1526. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-12-0313-3

Paul, B. K. & Stimers, M. J. (2011). Tornado warnings and circumstance of deaths: The case of May 22, 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Quick Response Report (QR226), The Natural Hazards Research Center, Institute of Behavioral Science, Colorado University.

Stimers, M. J., Bergstrom, R. Vought, T., & Dulin, M. (2011). Capital vice in the Midwest: The spatial distribution of the seven deadly sins. Journal of Maps, v2011, 9-17. https://doi.org/10.4113/jom.2011.1133

Stimers, M. J. (2008). Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) invasion into the Upper Platte River: Using GIS and genetic algorithm rule-set prediction to model spread. The Pennsylvania Geographer, 45(2), 57-70.

Patterson, D., Stimers, M. J., & Mohler, R. L. (2008). Advances in identifying gaps in emergency medical services resource availability. In D. Jenkins (Ed.), Emergency Medicine Research Advances. NOVA Biomedical.

Paul, B. K., Che, D., Stimers, M. J., & Dutt, S. (2008). Disaster in Kansas: The tornado in Greensburg.  Quick Response Report (QR196), The Natural Hazards Research Center, Institute of Behavioral Science, Colorado University.

Stimers, M. J. (2007). Health care issues in rural areas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conference, 30, 116-124.

Stimers, M. J. (2006). A GIS-based approach to analyzing warning siren networks in Riley and Pottawatomie, Counties, Kansas. Papers of the Applied Geography Conference, 29, 186-195.

Laboratory Manual Composition

Stimers, M. J. (2014). Science 147, Environmental Science: Practical exercises in environmental science. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas.

Stimers, M. J. (2013). Science 119, Environmental Quality: Practical exercises in environmental quality. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas.

Stimers, M. J. (2011). Science 138, Natural Hazards and Disasters: Practical exercises in natural hazards and disasters. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas.

Institutional Research White Papers

Stimers, M. J. (2019). Linear and non-linear enrollment models: Fall 2019 and beyond. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2019). Online course quality task force: A Review of CCCC’s online operations. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2018). Employee professional development analysis. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2018). The CCCC student risk index: Development of a custom index for CCCC students to better ascertain risk factors. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS. 

Stimers, M. J. (2016). Applicant to enrollment: Stage conversion rates. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2014). Characteristics of non-retained students and potential factors affecting the likelihood of receiving a degree from Cloud County Community College. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2013). Spatial and statistical analysis of student application and enrollment data. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2013). Statistical analysis of foundation giving. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.

Stimers, M. J. (2013). TRiO Student Support Services: Statistical analysis of student survey data and information. Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS.