BIOLOGICAL FIELDWORK
Areas of Study
I have trained and worked with scientists and mentors from various disciplines and I feel fortunate to have a wide-range of firsthand experiences in the field. My knowledge base includes mammalogy, ornithology, fisheries, marine biology, botany, hydrology, and glaciology. This diversity of knowledge is helpful for whole systems thinking.
Ecologically Centered
Understanding the whole ecosystem is critical to exploring and expanding our knowledge of the natural world. Having an appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life allows us to understand each organism and environmental factor within the context of a particular time and place.
All-Season Logistics
Complicated logistics, rough terrain, remote communication, working from small aircraft, navigating rivers, and animal encounters are some of the many reasons that polar ecological work can be challenging and fun. I have worked in polar environments for over 14 years and have a strong foundation in remote, all-season logistics.
From food webs and parasitism to invasive species and the effects of climate change, ecological thinking helps us recognize and respond to a constantly changing world.
