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Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico! I’m Apple Snider. Can you guess how I got my unique name? I’m the education…
Apple Snider
Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico! I’m Apple Snider. Can you guess how I got my unique name? I’m the education coordinator for the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service—that...
Ph.D., University of California USDA Forest Service Scientist As a wildlife biologist and geographer, I focus on studying the effects…
Jenny Rechel, Wildlife Biologist / Geographer
Ph.D., University of California USDA Forest Service Scientist As a wildlife biologist and geographer, I focus on studying the effects of disturbance (fire, post-fire erosion, and drought) on bird populations...
Ph.D., Oregon State University USDA Forest Service Scientist I help natural resources professionals consider how to change the management of…
Chris Swanston, Climate Adaptation Specialist
Ph.D., Oregon State University USDA Forest Service Scientist I help natural resources professionals consider how to change the management of ecosystems to address the challenges of a changing climate.
One of my favorite science experiences was taking a whitewater rafting trip with other scientists. We rafted on the Middle…
Nicholas Sutfin
One of my favorite science experiences was taking a whitewater rafting trip with other scientists. We rafted on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho’s Frank Church—River of...
M.N.R., University of Georgia USDA Forest Service Scientist As a natural resource analyst, I gather geographic and field data on forests…
Christie Hawley, Natural Resource Analyst
M.N.R., University of Georgia USDA Forest Service Scientist As a natural resource analyst, I gather geographic and field data on forests and wildland fires. I analyze these data using computer software to...
Ph.D., Rutgers University USDA Forest Service Scientist Geography includes many different things like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps. However,…
Marla R. Emery, Geographer
Ph.D., Rutgers University USDA Forest Service Scientist Geography includes many different things like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maps. However, one important focus of geography is the relationship between people...
My favorite science experience is exploring the large amount of historical weather and climate data. I also like to look…
John Abatzoglou
My favorite science experience is exploring the large amount of historical weather and climate data. I also like to look at climate data from models. I use the climate data...
M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks USDA Forest Service A geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator supports resource specialists and the public…
Kelsey Aho, Alaska Region GIS Coordinator
M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks USDA Forest Service A geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator supports resource specialists and the public in the use of geospatial technology such as maps and...
B.S., Unity College USDA Forest Service As a WebGIS coordinator, I aid others on 10 different forests and grasslands to…
Jennifer Frazer, Web-Based Geospatial Information Specialist Coordinator
B.S., Unity College USDA Forest Service As a WebGIS coordinator, I aid others on 10 different forests and grasslands to use technology better to collect the data they need. These...