Social Science
Learn more about sociology, archaeology, urban environments, economics, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types…In the Spring 1999 edition, learn about a variety of topics from the Southern Research Station as well as types of study design. Topics include the impact of black seed…
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Forests & PlantsMonika Derrien, Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
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Artemis Moon TreesTinelle Bustam, Educator and Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service
- As an educator, I identify, design, and deliver opportunities for visitors to our national forests to strengthen and deepen their connections to the outdoors through education. With the Moon Trees project, I have the opportunity to educate people about our forests and outer space!
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service
- As an educator, I identify, design, and deliver opportunities for visitors to our national forests to strengthen and deepen their connections to the outdoors through education. With the Moon Trees project, I have the opportunity to educate people about our forests and outer space!
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Forests & PlantsScience CommunicationGrant Kirker, Research Technologist
- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Research technologists are responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments as well as communicating results through peer-reviewed journals. My research interests relate to living and nonliving factors that cause wood to decay.
- Ph.D., Mississippi State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Research technologists are responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments as well as communicating results through peer-reviewed journals. My research interests relate to living and nonliving factors that cause wood to decay.
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Forests & PlantsPaul Gobster, Research Landscape Architect
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape architect studies how the design, planning, and management of landscapes can provide a more harmonious fit between people and their environment.
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A landscape architect studies how the design, planning, and management of landscapes can provide a more harmonious fit between people and their environment.
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Forests & PlantsBrett J. Butler, Research Forester
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester is a scientist who studies the patterns and processes impacting forests. My work focuses on the human dimensions of forests and specifically the people and organizations who own and manage forest.
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A research forester is a scientist who studies the patterns and processes impacting forests. My work focuses on the human dimensions of forests and specifically the people and organizations who own and manage forest.
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Daniel R. Williams, Environmental Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Environmental social scientists study a wide variety of topics involving people, society, and their interactions with the environment. My work focuses on how people experience and value nature in their everyday lives.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Environmental social scientists study a wide variety of topics involving people, society, and their interactions with the environment. My work focuses on how people experience and value nature in their everyday lives.
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Science CommunicationSarah Wiener, Social Scientist
- M.S., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a social scientist, I study the ways that landowners and natural resources specialists interact with scientific information. I help scientists and tool developers improve their communications and products.
- M.S., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a social scientist, I study the ways that landowners and natural resources specialists interact with scientific information. I help scientists and tool developers improve their communications and products.
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Neil Weintraub, Archaeologist
- B.A., Grinnell College
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an archaeologist, I work with partners, volunteers, and tribes to survey, record, protect, interpret, and preserve places where people once lived.
- B.A., Grinnell College
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an archaeologist, I work with partners, volunteers, and tribes to survey, record, protect, interpret, and preserve places where people once lived.
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David Wear, Resource Economist & Computer Modeler
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a resource economist and computer modeler, I study how people choose to use and manage forests and natural resources. This enables us to predict how people may use those resources in the future.
- Ph.D., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a resource economist and computer modeler, I study how people choose to use and manage forests and natural resources. This enables us to predict how people may use those resources in the future.
