Climate
Learn more about climate change, modeling, atmospheric science, fire and climate, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Search by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Forests & PlantsWeather & ClimateLaurie Stroh Huckaby, Dendroecologist
- M.S. Forest Ecology, Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A dendroecologist uses tree rings to reconstruct climate, disturbances (including human land use), and other factors that influence tree growth.
- M.S. Forest Ecology, Colorado State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A dendroecologist uses tree rings to reconstruct climate, disturbances (including human land use), and other factors that influence tree growth.
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FireForests & PlantsWeather & ClimateWildlifeCathryn H. Greenberg, Research Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a research ecologist, I study the effects of forest management and natural disturbances on plants and animals.
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a research ecologist, I study the effects of forest management and natural disturbances on plants and animals.
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FireForests & PlantsWeather & ClimateMichael Gavazzi, Biological Scientist
- M.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A biological scientist is a jack of all trades. I work with other researchers in diverse disciplines to study forest ecosystems response to prescribed burning, climate change, and natural and man-made disturbance.
- M.S., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A biological scientist is a jack of all trades. I work with other researchers in diverse disciplines to study forest ecosystems response to prescribed burning, climate change, and natural and man-made disturbance.
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Forests & PlantsWaterWeather & ClimateKatherine J. Elliot, Forest Ecologist
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies interactions among plants, animals, energy, water, and nutrients. A forest ecologist also studies how all of these things relate to patters and processes in forest ecosystems.
- Ph.D., University of Maine
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forest ecologist studies interactions among plants, animals, energy, water, and nutrients. A forest ecologist also studies how all of these things relate to patters and processes in forest ecosystems.
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Forests & PlantsKerry Dooley, Forester
- M.F.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forester examines the growth, function, health and management of trees.
- M.F.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A forester examines the growth, function, health and management of trees.
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Forests & PlantsSoilGrant Domke, Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I study carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems. I develop and improve techniques to estimate forest carbon stocks and changes to the carbon stocks using forest inventory information.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forester, I study carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems. I develop and improve techniques to estimate forest carbon stocks and changes to the carbon stocks using forest inventory information.
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FireForests & PlantsInsectsWaterKenneth L. Clark, Research Forester
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester studies forest composition, structure, and functioning, such as productivity and nutrient cycling.
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Forests & PlantsWeather & ClimateAndrezej Bytnerowicz, Ecologist
- Ph.D., Silesian University, Katowice, Poland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I monitor and evaluate the impacts of air pollution and climate change on forests and other ecosystems.
- Ph.D., Silesian University, Katowice, Poland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I monitor and evaluate the impacts of air pollution and climate change on forests and other ecosystems.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterWeather & ClimateJulie A. Arnold, Forestry Technician
- B.S., Clemson University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forestry technician in the research field, my work is a balance of field work (i.e., collecting samples, taking measurements, and downloading dataloggers), lab work (i.e., sample preparation and analysis), and data processing (i.e., creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs).
- B.S., Clemson University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a forestry technician in the research field, my work is a balance of field work (i.e., collecting samples, taking measurements, and downloading dataloggers), lab work (i.e., sample preparation and analysis), and data processing (i.e., creating spreadsheets, charts, and graphs).
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Weather & ClimateDavid Flores, Research Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research social scientist studies the relationships between people and the environment.
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research social scientist studies the relationships between people and the environment.
