Experience/Background
Prior to arriving at Lynchburg College, I spent several years completing my
graduate research assessing the effects of landscape heterogeneity on species
biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest. For my previous position at the
University of Oklahoma, I worked on the Oklahoma Gap Analysis Project, modeling
animal distributions across the state based on geographic ranges and habitat
requirements. I also taught in the Geography Department. Before attending
graduate school, I worked for the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest
Service as both a Biological and a Forestry Technician.Degrees and Certifications
- B.A. in Environmental Sciences
1990
University of Virginia
- M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife
1995
Utah State University
- Ph.D. in Zoology
1998
University of Oklahoma
Professional Interests/Research
My research interests revolve around
quantifying natural landscape patterns, assessing human impacts on those
patterns, and studying how such impacts affect natural processes. I use
many tools, primarily Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing,
along with field data, to make these assessments. Ultimately, results can
be incorporated into natural resource management strategies.
Information on Courses Taught
I teach a variety of Environmental Science courses, including the
Intro course, GIS, Remote Sensing, Conservation Biology, and Landscape Ecology.
I am also advising several students on their internships and environmental
research projects.
Personal Info/Interests
I enjoy kayaking, skiing, climbing, and mountain
biking. More leisurely interests include chess, cooking, reading, and
listening to classical music.
You may contact me at (434) 544-8370 or E-mail:
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