Landforms
Connie Millar, Evolutionary Geneticist & Mountain Scientist
Forests & PlantsLandformsWildlife - Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I am a mountain scientist, and I study the effects of past and present climates on mountain ecosystems.
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I am a mountain scientist, and I study the effects of past and present climates on mountain ecosystems.
Steven McNulty, Landscape Ecologist
Forests & PlantsLandforms - Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecology is a Greek word – “ology” means “to study” and “eco” means house. In this case, the house is the Earth, and I study large parts of our planet, so I am a “landscape ecologist.”
- Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Ecology is a Greek word – “ology” means “to study” and “eco” means house. In this case, the house is the Earth, and I study large parts of our planet, so I am a “landscape ecologist.”
Louis Iverson, Landscape Ecologist
Forests & PlantsLandforms - Ph.D., University of North Dakota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how landscapes (ranging from large continents to small fields) are put together and how they function to provide ecosystem services to humans and all life.
- Ph.D., University of North Dakota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape ecologist studies how landscapes (ranging from large continents to small fields) are put together and how they function to provide ecosystem services to humans and all life.
Joe Gurrieri, Hydrogeologist
LandformsWater - M.S., University of Connecticut
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A hydrogeologist is a person who studies the ways that groundwater (hydro) moves through the soil and rock of the earth (geology). Hydrogeologists evaluate the quantity, quality, reliablity, and sustainability of groundwater.
- M.S., University of Connecticut
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A hydrogeologist is a person who studies the ways that groundwater (hydro) moves through the soil and rock of the earth (geology). Hydrogeologists evaluate the quantity, quality, reliablity, and sustainability of groundwater.
Grace Bombulum, Geologist
CareerLandforms - M.S., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service
- Geologists interpret landscapes, rocks, and mineralization of an area. Geologists find out how and why certain rocks and minerals are located on the Earth at specific locations. Forest Service geologists assess plans from mines, calculate bonds, inspect mining operations, go caving, and so much more!
- M.S., University of Missouri
- USDA Forest Service
- Geologists interpret landscapes, rocks, and mineralization of an area. Geologists find out how and why certain rocks and minerals are located on the Earth at specific locations. Forest Service geologists assess plans from mines, calculate bonds, inspect mining operations, go caving, and so much more!
Karl Birkeland, Physical Geographer, “Avalanche Scientist”
LandformsWaterWeather & Climate - Ph.D., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Avalanche scientists study all aspects of snow and avalanches. My specialty involves looking at how the snowpack on slopes varies and changes over time.
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Avalanche scientists study all aspects of snow and avalanches. My specialty involves looking at how the snowpack on slopes varies and changes over time.
Ruby Johnson, Mining Engineer
LandformsWater
- B.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a mining engineer, I am responsible for mine design, safety, earth-moving equipment, calculations, and developing plans that are economical and time-efficient. Mining engineers compile data from geology, hydrology, and other factors related to mine development and production.
- B.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a mining engineer, I am responsible for mine design, safety, earth-moving equipment, calculations, and developing plans that are economical and time-efficient. Mining engineers compile data from geology, hydrology, and other factors related to mine development and production.
Michael Balen – Civil, Mining, & Geological Engineer
LandformsSoilWater - B.S. University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a Forest Service engineer, I manage the built environment, including the roads, bridges, and facilities, that connect people to the national forest landscape and enable Forest Service employees to do their jobs.
- B.S. University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a Forest Service engineer, I manage the built environment, including the roads, bridges, and facilities, that connect people to the national forest landscape and enable Forest Service employees to do their jobs.
Jenna Padilla, Geologist
Forests & PlantsLandforms - B.S., University of New Mexico
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A geologist for the Forest Service conducts studies and investigations on projects where minerals and geology impact the development or management of the forest resources (e.g., trees, range land, soil, water systems, wildlife). Geologists also manage material projects that are conducted on public lands and mitigate Abandoned Mine Land features.
- B.S., University of New Mexico
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A geologist for the Forest Service conducts studies and investigations on projects where minerals and geology impact the development or management of the forest resources (e.g., trees, range land, soil, water systems, wildlife). Geologists also manage material projects that are conducted on public lands and mitigate Abandoned Mine Land features.
Joanna Kovarik, Geologist & Speleologist
Landforms - Ph.D., University of South Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A speleologist is a scientist who studies caves and the environments in which caves occur. Speleologists come from a diversity of educational backgrounds. My background is hydrogeology and geography.
- Ph.D., University of South Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A speleologist is a scientist who studies caves and the environments in which caves occur. Speleologists come from a diversity of educational backgrounds. My background is hydrogeology and geography.
