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B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa USDA Forest Service My job includes teaching firefighters, speaking to communities at public events,…
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa USDA Forest Service My job includes teaching firefighters, speaking to communities at public events, collaborating with others on issues related to fire ecology, consulting...
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...
Some of my favorite experiences in the Pacific involved collecting arthropods from tree canopies and working on tall climate towers…
Some of my favorite experiences in the Pacific involved collecting arthropods from tree canopies and working on tall climate towers on Hawai‘i Island. Combining some of the things I enjoy...
One of my favorite science experiences was going out in the Panamanian rainforest to find and study tropical songbirds. I…
One of my favorite science experiences was going out in the Panamanian rainforest to find and study tropical songbirds. I lived close to Soberania National Park (next to the Panama...
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 is working with natural resources managers, community members, and other researchers to use our combined knowledge…
My favorite science experience is working with natural resources managers, community members, and other researchers to use our combined knowledge to protect, manage, and restore natural areas in New York...
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 science experience is difficult to choose—there are so many incredible moments I’ve enjoyed “in the field” studying wildlife…
My favorite science experience is difficult to choose—there are so many incredible moments I’ve enjoyed “in the field” studying wildlife and in particular, spotted owls. A clear and memorable high-point...
In a long career in field ecology, I have had so many amazing moments that it is difficult to pick…
In a long career in field ecology, I have had so many amazing moments that it is difficult to pick a single highlight. I vividly remember the first time I...