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Monitoring air quality in national parks

Andrew Bingham is one of five ESA 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. At Colorado State University, he studies nitrogen storage in soil and its policy implications. In the podcast, Andrew reflects on his Capitol Hill visits while in… Read more ›

December 19, 2014
Liza Lester
The Ecologist Goes to Washington

The role of ecology in natural resource management decision-making

Amber Childress is one of five ESA 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. A Ph.D. student at Colorado State University, she studies biogeochemical cycling and science-policy interactions. In the podcast, Amber discusses her experiences informing natural resource management decisions… Read more ›

October 20, 2014
Liza Lester
The Ecologist Goes to Washington

Pikas act as climate indicators

Johanna Varner is one of five ESA 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. A Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, she studies pika behavioral responses to disturbances caused by climate change and wildfire. In the podcast, Johanna discusses… Read more ›

August 1, 2014
Liza Lester
Student Policy Award, The Ecologist Goes to Washington

The importance of investing in the researchers of the future

Brittany West Marsden is one of five ESA 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. A Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland, she studies submerged aquatic vegetation in the Atlantic. In the podcast, Brittany discusses her research as well… Read more ›

July 9, 2014
Liza Lester
The Ecologist Goes to Washington

NSF IGERT: Transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries to advance career opportunities in science

Sarah Anderson is one of five ESA 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. A Ph.D. student at Washington State University, she studies atmospheric nitrogen deposition. In the podcast, Sarah discusses her meetings with policymakers on Capitol Hill and elaborates… Read more ›

June 23, 2014
Liza Lester
Student Policy Award, The Ecologist Goes to Washington

Prescribed burns can aid in efforts to reduce severity of wildfires

Matthew Hurteau is Assistant Professor for Forest Resources at the Pennsylvania State University Dept. of Ecosystem Science and Management. His research focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation in forest systems. Here, he reflects on meetings he had on Capitol Hill… Read more ›

November 15, 2013
Liza Lester
The Ecologist Goes to Washington

Collins reflects on tenure as President of ESA

Scott Collins is an internationally recognized plant ecologist currently serving as Director of the Sevilleta Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) program. His research focuses on how climate change and disturbance impact grassland ecosystems in the Sevilleta.  Collins recently completed his service as… Read more ›

September 23, 2013 1 Comment
terence
The Ecologist Goes to Washington
ESA President

The role of science investment in community and professional development

Lindsay Deel is one of four ESA 2013 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. Her Ph.D. research at West Virginia University focuses on environmental geography and policy issues surrounding the management of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In the podcast, Lindsay… Read more ›

August 19, 2013
terence
Student Policy Award, The Ecologist Goes to Washington
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