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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Velicia R. Bergstrom, Archaeologist
- M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an archaeologist, I study past human activity (historic and prehistoric) through the scientific recovery and analysis of material culture, like artifacts and ecofacts.
- M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an archaeologist, I study past human activity (historic and prehistoric) through the scientific recovery and analysis of material culture, like artifacts and ecofacts.
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David Bengston, Environmental Futurist
Forests & Plants- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Futurists explore a range of possible desirable future situations. Futures develop foresight – insight into how and why the future could be different from today – and use foresight to make better decisions today.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Futurists explore a range of possible desirable future situations. Futures develop foresight – insight into how and why the future could be different from today – and use foresight to make better decisions today.
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Arian Randall, Deputy Forest Archaeologist
Career- M.S., St. Cloud State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an archaeologist, I study the lives of past humans by analyzing the material remains they left behind, like artifacts, structures, and art.
- M.S., St. Cloud State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an archaeologist, I study the lives of past humans by analyzing the material remains they left behind, like artifacts, structures, and art.
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Annie Hermansen-Baez, Science Delivery Specialist
Science Communication- Masters in Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I translate science into terms that non-scientists can understand. I help scientist communicate with other natural resource professionals, students, and the general public.
- Masters in Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- I translate science into terms that non-scientists can understand. I help scientist communicate with other natural resource professionals, students, and the general public.
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Haiganoush Preisler, Statistical Scientist
- University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a statistical scientist I translate scientists’ hypothesis and word problems into a few (essential) equations that help further our understanding of the world we live in.
- University of California, Berkeley
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a statistical scientist I translate scientists’ hypothesis and word problems into a few (essential) equations that help further our understanding of the world we live in.
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This assorted set of 95 cards features a huge array of scientists and engineers across the country in the Forest…
Full Set of Scientist & Engineer Cards
This assorted set of 95 cards features a huge array of scientists and engineers across the country in the Forest Service. Career fields include wildlife, entomology, fire, soil, weather and…