Category Archives: Field Work

The Life of Grad Students: Field Equipment Testing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

My semester ended the first week of May. For many students, the end of a semester signals the beginning of summer and a time of relaxation.  For myself and Dave the end of the semester signals one of the busiest … Continue reading →

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Research activities as a means of protection?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

My research focuses on the ecological consequences of tourism and visitor use to parks and protected areas. The activities that I am interested in are all legal uses of parks and protected areas and the negative consequences of tourism that concern me … Continue reading →

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The Survey Experience: Perspectives from an Introvert

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I have a confession to make. I am an introvert.  I did not always realize I was an introvert, I used to think I was just shy or maybe quiet. But a few years ago, I stumbled across the Caring for Your Introvert … Continue reading →

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Another year of field work completed

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

On Friday, after a 9 hr drive and a two hour stop in Fort Collins, I returned to Logan from my summer field work in Arapahoe-Roosevelt National Forest. The field work went amazingly well but it was hard being gone … Continue reading →

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