Heather Grybas Email & Phone Number

Dover,Nh

Durham,Nh

Ph.D student in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at the University of New Hampshire alongside Dr. Russell Congalton. My research investigated the use of UAS for measuring and mapping changes in forest structure and composition at the forest edge using unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This research was accomplished accomplished through photogrammetric processing of UAS imagery into point clouds, multi-temporal, object-based classifications of very-high resolution UAS orthomosaics, and ground sampling of forest edge environments.

Durham, Nh

I was hired as an instructor for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2019 semestersCourse Name: Remote Sensing of the Environment (Fall 2016)The students are introduced to both analog and digital remote sensing for mapping and monitoring the environment. Topics covered include aerial photography, photointerpretation, photogrammetry, and digital remote sensing. Lecture materials are reinforced and remote sensing skills developed though hand on labs.Course Name: Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Techniques (Spring 2019)Students learn the fundamental GIS skills including creating, manipulating, and querying geospatial data, generating high quality maps, geoprocessing, and performing basic spatial analyses for natural resources/forestry applications through hands on assignments and brief lectures.

Durham, Nh

I provided in-person, geospatial support including locating and opening geospatial datasets, conducting spatial analyses, generating static and web-based maps, and troubleshooting software issues. Furthermore, I generated and presented workshops on a variety of geospatial topics including introductions to GIS software packages (ArcGIS and QGIS), digital image processing, working with LiDAR datasets, as well more advanced GIS applications

Durham, Nh

Course Name: Remote Sensing of the Environment and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.Responsible for grading homework and lab assignments and assisting students by answering questions on assignments, lab procedures, or lecture materials. Guided one or more lab sections where students learned basic GIS skills by completing weekly lab assignments

Berlin, Maryland

GeoCorps America Intern-Updated NAVD88 elevations for Topographic profiles surveys and LIDAR to the most recent geoid model available by NGS. -Updated shoreline datasets to NAD83(2011) epoch 2010.00 by reprocessing raw GPS data in Trimble Pathfinder Office.-Conducted topographic profile survey using RTK. -Assisted in conducting a differential leveling to several survey monuments within the park.

Charlestown, Ri

-Maintained a database of invasive species locations that were collected using GPS in the field-Helped manage invasive species through a combination of hand pulling and herbicide application-Assisted in shrub planting and other habitat restoration projects

Kingston, Ri

Worked with GIS and digital imagery in the following projects:The North East Coastal Parks Monumentation Project with the National Park Service -Researched and assessed survey monuments -Performed fieldwork in NE coastal parks to locate the survey monumentsNational Natural Landmarks project with the National Park service -Input data on potential National Natural Landmarks -Built shapefiles from current dataGeoreferencing aerial photography for Rhode Island GIS website -Created an image mosaic of Rhode Island using rubber sheeting and georeferencingGeospatial data entry and analysis, migratory bird research project -Digitized range maps for European birds and performed complex series of projections and rubber sheetingprocedures to put them in proper spatial coordinates -Downloaded and processed raster dataset of global climate and land cover dataRhode Island E-911 Statewide Building Address Data Online Update Application -Used ArcGIS Flex Viewer to develop a web mapping application that provides an easy-to-use means for municipal representatives to notify E-911 staff of any new or updated address locations throughout the state

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Natural Resources & Earth Systems Science

Ph.D student in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at the University of New Hampshire alongside Dr. Russell Congalton. My.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Natural Resources, 4.0

My thesis focused on the use of Landsat satellite imagery to map the extent of land cover change on Assateague Island following Hurricane.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science And Management, 3.89 Gpa

Graduated Summa Cum laude