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SoilWaterJ.M. Grace III, Biological & Agricultural Engineer
- Ph.D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a biological and agricultural engineer, I explore, design, and study interactions among all aspects of biological systems.
- Ph.D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a biological and agricultural engineer, I explore, design, and study interactions among all aspects of biological systems.
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In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest…In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important. Materials: Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included) Writing utensil Large quantity of an... -
A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables.…A food forest looks like a regular forest, but its plants also provide fresh fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables. Learn more about food forests and, in particular, Browns Mill... -
Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and…Agroforestry is the practice of mixing trees, shrubs, crops, or animal production systems together. The purpose of mixing trees and shrubs with crops or animal production is to create environmental,... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials:…The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What material or combination of materials creates a stronger tower? Materials: Paper Plastic Straws Wooden popsicle sticks Toothpicks Natural items (sticks,... -
Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they…Learn more about the research engineers completed in 1951 about the best wood to use for baseball bats so they break less frequently. Discover what has changed since this earlier... -
A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament.A reflection from a baseball player after competing in the first all girl’s baseball tournament. -
Forests & PlantsWaterSue Eggert, Aquatic Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Aquatic ecologist study how forest and other environmental factors influence the plants, animals, and ecological processes in aquatic ecosystems. This knowledge helps resource managers better manage land and aquatic habitats so they provide clean water for people and wildlife.
- Ph.D., University of Georgia
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Aquatic ecologist study how forest and other environmental factors influence the plants, animals, and ecological processes in aquatic ecosystems. This knowledge helps resource managers better manage land and aquatic habitats so they provide clean water for people and wildlife.
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Forests & PlantsWaterKatelyn Driscoll, Ecologist
- M.S., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies interactions between living things and their environment. As an ecologist, I often focus on streams, rivers, and riparian ecosystems.
- M.S., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- An ecologist studies interactions between living things and their environment. As an ecologist, I often focus on streams, rivers, and riparian ecosystems.
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Forests & PlantsWaterDiane DeSteven, Wetlands Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wetlands ecologist studies land based ecosystems that often flood or ponds with water, such as swamps and marshes. My specialty is wetland plant communities.
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A wetlands ecologist studies land based ecosystems that often flood or ponds with water, such as swamps and marshes. My specialty is wetland plant communities.
