National Wildlife Federation Rocky Mountain Regional Center – lots of public lands, wildlife conservation, and “fun” with the new administration!

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It’s a fun situation when what you’re trying to protect is being slapped in the face by the new presidential administration. That’s not sarcasm. Really. It’s been an adventure, and we’re definitely making progress! Here at the NWF-RMRC in Denver, my main project is working on public land protection and energy development mitigation with the Dept.… Continue reading National Wildlife Federation Rocky Mountain Regional Center – lots of public lands, wildlife conservation, and “fun” with the new administration!

Fun stuff with R

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I’m working with a couple of PhD students at University of Washington, being as one of their assistants. My focus is to find the home ranges of mule and white tail deer using R studio and ArcMap. Seems a simple task. Unfortunately, I wish that is so.

Environmental Education at the Pittsburgh Zoo

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Hello to all from the north as we brace ourselves for what is hopefully our last blizzard of the season! I am spending my internship semester (and likely beyond, as I have been officially hired on as an education specialist) with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to develop informal environmental education programming for middle and high… Continue reading Environmental Education at the Pittsburgh Zoo

What Does An Environmental Communications Intern Do?

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The number one question I get asked is: What do you do as an environmental communications intern? I assist in the crafting of headlines, alerts, blogs and webpages covering issues related to environmental conservation. My project for the semester is the creation of a series of issue pages on the National Forests and Grasslands of… Continue reading What Does An Environmental Communications Intern Do?

Staring at Sloths (not part of my project)

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Along with three other MSEM students from Cohort 4 and a PhD student from Indiana University, I am conducting an independent research project in Costa Rica as part of a three year project. The overall project is looking at land fragmentation effects on forest condition, community vitality, and primate health. My project focuses on examining… Continue reading Staring at Sloths (not part of my project)