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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambodia

Develop and teach a multiday workshop covering fundamental methods in Google Earth Engine (GEE) and ArcGIS Pro for land cover and change detection mapping.Work with the WCS Cambodia GIS team to establish site specific analysis and spatial data documentation procedures.Ensure participants meet course objectives, including being able to adapt lessons to new environments or land cover/ land use scenarios.

Develop geospatial analysis, machine learning, and spatial data exploration, techniques to enhance the capabilities of the Data, Analytics, and Technology (DAT) team.Work with the DAT team to determine best practices and preferred objectives of remote sensing and GIS analyses for deforestation and agricultural land use dynamics.Prepare a multiday workshop to adapt these methodologies (including novel code, statistical analyses, and visualizations) to targeted large area… Show more Develop geospatial analysis, machine learning, and spatial data exploration, techniques to enhance the capabilities of the Data, Analytics, and Technology (DAT) team.Work with the DAT team to determine best practices and preferred objectives of remote sensing and GIS analyses for deforestation and agricultural land use dynamics.Prepare a multiday workshop to adapt these methodologies (including novel code, statistical analyses, and visualizations) to targeted large area (i.e., country-wide) scenarios Show less

Cambodia

Map and Quantify Changes in Crop Cover in Protected Areas of Cambodia.Organize and Archive Relevant Spatial Data, including Satellite Imagery and Field Data, Related to Historic Conversion of Forests to Defined Crop Types.Collaborate with Local Experts, International Teams, and Technical Experts (e.g., Wildlife Conservation Society and REDD+) to Meet Interdisciplinary Project Objectives.Provide Hands-On Training for Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS Pro for Newly Developed… Show more Map and Quantify Changes in Crop Cover in Protected Areas of Cambodia.Organize and Archive Relevant Spatial Data, including Satellite Imagery and Field Data, Related to Historic Conversion of Forests to Defined Crop Types.Collaborate with Local Experts, International Teams, and Technical Experts (e.g., Wildlife Conservation Society and REDD+) to Meet Interdisciplinary Project Objectives.Provide Hands-On Training for Google Earth Engine and ArcGIS Pro for Newly Developed Project Methods in Remote Sensing and GIS.Compile both Summary Reports and Detailed Methodological Reports for Future Project Documentation. Show less

Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Lead Instructor of Remote Sensing of the Environment (NR 757/857) and Digital Image Process (NR 759/859). Research scientist focusing on basic and applied spatial analyses in natural resources. Specializing in machine learning at fine scales (UAV analysis of individual trees in the Northeastern U.S.). Graduate and Undergraduate research supervisor.

Identify and Curate Freely Available Spatial Data Layers for Akiachak, AK.Support Reforestation and Forest Management Objectives by Creating Versatile Spatial Data Visualizations.Quantify Carbon Offset Co-Benefits for Indigenous Communities throughout the U.S.

Designed and Maintained ArcGIS Online StoryMaps for the AmericaView Earth Sensors and Research Committee.Enacted Content and Design Changes Based on User and Committee Feedback.

Facilitate lab coursework for NR 757: Remote Sensing (Fall) and NR 659: Introduction to GIS (Spring). In addition to this conduct Thesis research using Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Geospatial Support Center, Dimond Library

Provided Support for Various Spatial Modelling Software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth).Created and Guided Introductory and Advanced Workshops on Geospatial Software and Analytical Methods to Diverse End Users.Consulted on University Projects Featuring Spatial Mapping.Documented End User Solutions using Standardized Communication Management Software.

Berlin, New Hampshire

Preformed daily moose tracking and observation using radio telemetry and GPS navigation. Uploaded, processed and analyzed GPS data using software such as GIS, LOAS and EXCEL

Mendums Pond

I provided support to student leaders of the Pre-Orientation and Adventures for Wildcats program hosted by Dave Zamansky and the office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Among these duties included: - Organization of Food for over 100 students along with its purchasing and distribution - Camp site set up assistance and maintenance - small construction and repair projects - operation of university vehicles including vans and an activity bus - Preparation for major… Show more I provided support to student leaders of the Pre-Orientation and Adventures for Wildcats program hosted by Dave Zamansky and the office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Among these duties included: - Organization of Food for over 100 students along with its purchasing and distribution - Camp site set up assistance and maintenance - small construction and repair projects - operation of university vehicles including vans and an activity bus - Preparation for major events throughout the program This position also gave me CPR Certification, Defensive Driving, and Wilderness First Aid. Show less

Natural Resources And Environmental Studies Phd, Natural Resources Conservation And Research

Activities and Societies: Graduate TA for Remote Sensing of the Environment and Into to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Natural.

Natural Resources M.S., Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, And Forestry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, NREN Masters Student and Graduate Teachers Assistant Master's Thesis using Unmanned Aerial.

B.S. -> M.S. -> Phd Natural Resources And Environmnetal Studies, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, And Unmanned Aerial Systems

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Gamma Rho, PAWs

Bachelor'S Degree, Wildlife Biology

Activities and Societies: Xi Sigma Pi National Forestry Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Rho, PAWs Natural resource conservation research.