Artemis Moon Trees
Emily Rhoades, Horticulturist
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
Amanda Perry, Writer & Editor
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
Heidi McAllister, Environmental Educator
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
Stan Krugman, Geneticist
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.
Kayla Herriman, Biological Scientist & Seed Extractory Manager
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A seed scientist studies the structure and development of seeds until germination of a new plant. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for checking seed quality and packaging the tree seeds.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A seed scientist studies the structure and development of seeds until germination of a new plant. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for checking seed quality and packaging the tree seeds.
Tracy Connell Hancock, Director of Knowledge Management and Communications
- M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
- USDA Forest Service
- As a national director with the Forest Service in Research and Development, I oversee national program areas in science communications, technology transfer, agency history, and information resources. I also help manage STEM education and staff who participate in the Moon Trees project.
- M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
- USDA Forest Service
- As a national director with the Forest Service in Research and Development, I oversee national program areas in science communications, technology transfer, agency history, and information resources. I also help manage STEM education and staff who participate in the Moon Trees project.
Richard Gilbert, Biological Scientist & Nursery Manager
- B.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to help plants grow. At the oldest Federal tree nursery, we produce 1.5 million seedlings and 1.5 million container trees every year. These seedlings are sent to national forests for planting. I am recieving some of the Moon Tree seeds to help grow them into seedlings before being distributed.
- B.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to help plants grow. At the oldest Federal tree nursery, we produce 1.5 million seedlings and 1.5 million container trees every year. These seedlings are sent to national forests for planting. I am recieving some of the Moon Tree seeds to help grow them into seedlings before being distributed.
Tanya Flores, National Multimedia Manager
- M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a photographer and videographer. I’m able to collect the images of Moon Trees once they’re planted.
- M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a photographer and videographer. I’m able to collect the images of Moon Trees once they’re planted.
Aram Eramian, Nursery Manager
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I am responsible for the nursery’s program of work overseeing the production of conifer seedlings for reforestation of lands managed by the Forest Service. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for selecting and donating some of the tree seeds.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I am responsible for the nursery’s program of work overseeing the production of conifer seedlings for reforestation of lands managed by the Forest Service. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for selecting and donating some of the tree seeds.
Amtchat Edwards, Education and Partnership Specialist
- B.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an education specialist, I help create stories at the intersection of people, forests, grasslands, and now the MOON! My work helps kids and families understand natural processes and the concept of “multiple use.” The common theme in every lesson is: humans are a part of nature, and we are all connected.
- B.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an education specialist, I help create stories at the intersection of people, forests, grasslands, and now the MOON! My work helps kids and families understand natural processes and the concept of “multiple use.” The common theme in every lesson is: humans are a part of nature, and we are all connected.