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I am interested in studying California annual species that grow in the desert and I enjoy going out to the…
I am interested in studying California annual species that grow in the desert and I enjoy going out to the desert during the spring to see the flowers. I also...

My favorite science experience is working with a Stirling engine. A Stirling engine is an engine that can use any…
My favorite science experience is working with a Stirling engine. A Stirling engine is an engine that can use any heat source to create energy. A Stirling engine is quieter...

I enjoyed studying coyotes in Yellowstone National Park because it involved trying to understand the mysteries of the daily life…
I enjoyed studying coyotes in Yellowstone National Park because it involved trying to understand the mysteries of the daily life of a wild animal. I watched coyotes’ behavior, tracked their...

My favorite science experience is observing animals in their natural environment, whether they are small mammals, bats, or chimpanzees.
My favorite science experience is observing animals in their natural environment, whether they are small mammals, bats, or chimpanzees.

When I was a graduate student, I studied the rain forest in Costa Rica. I was studying how climate influenced…
When I was a graduate student, I studied the rain forest in Costa Rica. I was studying how climate influenced tree growth. Sometimes, I had to take measurements of leaves...

My favorite experiences as a scientist are when I’m doing field work in burned forest habitat. I like working in…
My favorite experiences as a scientist are when I’m doing field work in burned forest habitat. I like working in fire areas where most of the trees were killed by...

My favorite science experiences are learning something new about how nature works and sharing what I know with students, especially…
My favorite science experiences are learning something new about how nature works and sharing what I know with students, especially on top of a mountain.
Ph.D., University of Montana USDA Forest Service Scientist An applied forest ecologist develops new knowledge regarding the function and processes…
Ph.D., University of Montana USDA Forest Service Scientist An applied forest ecologist develops new knowledge regarding the function and processes of forest ecosystems. This knowledge can have real impacts on...
Ph.D., University of California Berkeley USDA Forest Service Scientist An urban ecologist studies the relationship of living organisms with each other and…
Ph.D., University of California Berkeley USDA Forest Service Scientist An urban ecologist studies the relationship of living organisms with each other and their surroundings in an urban environment. I have focused my research...
M.S., Colorado State University USDA Forest Service Scientist A forest ecologist studies how forests work. We try to understand the…
M.S., Colorado State University USDA Forest Service Scientist A forest ecologist studies how forests work. We try to understand the relationships between organisms and their environment.