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Forests & PlantsLandformsJenna Padilla, Geologist
- 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.
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LandformsJoanna Kovarik, Geologist & Speleologist
- 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.
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LandformsMappingSabry Hanna, Geologist
- Ph.D., Cairo Univeristy (Egypt)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Geology is the study of Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them. An important part of geology is the study of how Earth’s materials, structures, processes and organisms have changed over time.
- Ph.D., Cairo Univeristy (Egypt)
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Geology is the study of Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them. An important part of geology is the study of how Earth’s materials, structures, processes and organisms have changed over time.
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LandformsTodd Griffin, Geologist
- B.S., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A geologist studies Earth, the materials Earth is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them.
- B.S., University of Washington
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A geologist studies Earth, the materials Earth is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them.
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LandformsWildlifeMichael Fracasso, Paleontologist & Geologist
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Paleontologists study fossils, and the rocks in which fossils occur, to understand how ancient organisms lived. This focus enables paleontologists to document and interpret the history of life on Earth.
- Ph.D., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Paleontologists study fossils, and the rocks in which fossils occur, to understand how ancient organisms lived. This focus enables paleontologists to document and interpret the history of life on Earth.
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Forests & PlantsLandformsWildlifeBarb Beasley, Paleontologist
- M.S., Fort Hays State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a paleontologist, I study plants and animals that are preserved in the earth. Essentially, I am a prehistoric wildlife biologist.
- M.S., Fort Hays State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a paleontologist, I study plants and animals that are preserved in the earth. Essentially, I am a prehistoric wildlife biologist.
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In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires…In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of... -
This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they…This lesson plan will have students read “Cream of the Crop” and answer the questions associated with it. After, they will complete a hands-on fact-based activity demonstrating the importance and... -
In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots…In this FACTivity, you will use every-day materials to explore how root size impacts the exchange of materials between roots and their surrounding environment. Materials: Electronic kitchen scale Clock or... -
Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about…Forest Service scientists and engineers study many different topics related to wildland fire. In this eyeChallenge, you will read about eight different Forest Service fire scientists and engineers. Each scientist...
