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My most exciting science experience was discovering that even very small bats that weigh only 10 grams (about one third…
My most exciting science experience was discovering that even very small bats that weigh only 10 grams (about one third of an ounce) travel long distances every night. We found...
Ph.D., Iowa State University USDA Forest Service Scientist A research meteorologist studies the behavior and characteristics of the Earth’s atmosphere…
Ph.D., Iowa State University USDA Forest Service Scientist A research meteorologist studies the behavior and characteristics of the Earth’s atmosphere (weather and climate) and their impacts on the environmnent and...

I have worked with a variety of carnivores over the years, large and small, but one of my favorite research-related…
I have worked with a variety of carnivores over the years, large and small, but one of my favorite research-related memories is being attacked by a northern grasshopper mouse. After...

My favorite science experience is sitting down with data in hand to explore what you have found. Does your data…
My favorite science experience is sitting down with data in hand to explore what you have found. Does your data support your hypothesis, or is something else going on you...

My favorite science experience was learning about the history of urban forests and the growth of urban trees through tree…
My favorite science experience was learning about the history of urban forests and the growth of urban trees through tree rings and then getting to share that information with community...

My favorite experience is discovering exciting birds and insects in our backyards and neighborhood parks. I spend a lot of…
My favorite experience is discovering exciting birds and insects in our backyards and neighborhood parks. I spend a lot of time exploring local habitats and talking with neighbors about the...

My favorite experiences are working with students on research. Research topics range from the importance of putting native prairie strips…
My favorite experiences are working with students on research. Research topics range from the importance of putting native prairie strips in crop areas to studying the effect of climate change...

My favorite science experience is interacting with international scholars. We have hosted scholars at our laboratory in Minnesota, and I…
My favorite science experience is interacting with international scholars. We have hosted scholars at our laboratory in Minnesota, and I have visited scientists on every continent across the globe, except...

My favorite research experience was working in China. The experience was so different from the United States. Many local farmers…
My favorite research experience was working in China. The experience was so different from the United States. Many local farmers and children came to help us. The area had very...

My favorite science experience happened in ancient history (1975-1978) when I was working as a forester in the Peace Corps…
My favorite science experience happened in ancient history (1975-1978) when I was working as a forester in the Peace Corps in Guatemala in Central America. There was a massive outbreak...