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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    Lindsay Campbell, Social Scientist

    Forests & Plants
    Front cover of Dr. Lindsay Campbell Collector card
    • Ph.D., Rutgers University
    • USDA Forest Service Scientist
    • Human geographers study how people interact with places.  With my focus on nature and geography, I examine the relationships between humans and the environment.  I’m particularly interested in the construction of nature in cities and the role of people and organizations in stewardship of the urban environment.
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    Velicia R. Bergstrom, Archaeologist

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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
    Front cover of Annie Hermansen-Baez Collector Card
    • 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

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    • 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.
  • This assorted set of 95 cards features a huge array of scientists and engineers across the country in the Forest…
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    Full Set of Scientist & Engineer Cards