Shawn is interested in examining scientific problems at the interface of the disciplines of hydrology, geochemistry and biology in systems where human behavior can potentially provide solutions to environmental challenges.
Shawn is interested in examining scientific problems at the interface of the disciplines of hydrology, geochemistry and biology in systems where human behavior can potentially provide solutions to environmental challenges.
Jodi is the leader of LUL@BSU — the Land Use Lab at Boise State University. She is a land-use scientist who studies landscape change and its drivers, and the impacts of landscape change on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Jodi is the leader of LUL@BSU — the Land Use Lab at Boise State University. She is a land-use scientist who studies landscape change and its drivers, and the impacts of landscape change on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Megan is interested in how interacting anthropogenic and biophysical factors alter disturbance regimes and subsequent recovery, and in evaluating the efficacy of intervention options in increasing social-ecological resilience.
Megan is interested in how interacting anthropogenic and biophysical factors alter disturbance regimes and subsequent recovery, and in evaluating the efficacy of intervention options in increasing social-ecological resilience.
Nancy is interested in dryland ecosystems and understanding how these ecosystems respond to changes in climate and disturbance.
Nancy is interested in dryland ecosystems and understanding how these ecosystems respond to changes in climate and disturbance.
Vicken studies human behavioral and institutional change in environmental contexts, using quantitative surveys, behavioral experiments, computational modeling and social-ecological network analysis.
Vicken studies human behavioral and institutional change in environmental contexts, using quantitative surveys, behavioral experiments, computational modeling and social-ecological network analysis.
Kelly studies how environmental and social changes are affecting ecosystems and rural livelihoods, particularly in mountain and pastoral regions.
Kelly studies how environmental and social changes are affecting ecosystems and rural livelihoods, particularly in mountain and pastoral regions.
Matt is a conservation scientist interested in understanding how the interactions between people, their environment, and the institutions that govern them inspire (or inhibit) conservation action and how that impacts their effectiveness.
Matt is a conservation scientist interested in understanding how the interactions between people, their environment, and the institutions that govern them inspire (or inhibit) conservation action and how that impacts their effectiveness.
Advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping
Advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping
Matt seeks to understand why protected areas succeed or fail long-term. Matt specifically examines how social dynamics affect conservation efficacy and resource equity for local populations. This research takes a quantitative, multi-model approach and includes methods such as hierarchical linear modeling, network analysis, machine learning, & monte carlo estimation. Matt also enjoys mentoring undergraduate students on independent or semi-independent research projects. Any interested students should feel free to reach out. He is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis. More about Matt.
Matt seeks to understand why protected areas succeed or fail long-term. Matt specifically examines how social dynamics affect conservation efficacy and resource equity for local populations. This research takes a quantitative, multi-model approach and includes methods such as hierarchical linear modeling, network analysis, machine learning, & monte carlo estimation. Matt also enjoys mentoring undergraduate students on independent or semi-independent research projects. Any interested students should feel free to reach out. He is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis. More about Matt.
Sarah examines questions related to large-scale conservation of socioecological systems. She develops tools for local stakeholders and the public to make informed policy decisions regarding farmland preservation. She is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Sarah examines questions related to large-scale conservation of socioecological systems. She develops tools for local stakeholders and the public to make informed policy decisions regarding farmland preservation. She is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Lauren investigates how social systems shift in the context of climate change and how individuals and the environment intersect. Agriculture is the primary lens through which she views this intersection, but the current economic, political, and cultural climate also structures her work. Lauren is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis.
Lauren investigates how social systems shift in the context of climate change and how individuals and the environment intersect. Agriculture is the primary lens through which she views this intersection, but the current economic, political, and cultural climate also structures her work. Lauren is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis.
Louis is interested in utilizing data from remotely sensed imagery, field observations, and human activity to predict the spread of invasive plant species throughout wetlands in the Great Lakes region. Ultimately, he hopes to incorporate this information into a decision support tool for land managers to better protect vulnerable wetlands. Louis is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Louis is interested in utilizing data from remotely sensed imagery, field observations, and human activity to predict the spread of invasive plant species throughout wetlands in the Great Lakes region. Ultimately, he hopes to incorporate this information into a decision support tool for land managers to better protect vulnerable wetlands. Louis is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Nick’s focus is on using remote sensing techniques to evaluate human-environment interactions. Land systems often have measurable effects on the landscape key to issues surrounding resource use, human welfare, and conservation efforts. He aims to contribute to interdisciplinary research that helps guide decision-making at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Nick is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Nick’s focus is on using remote sensing techniques to evaluate human-environment interactions. Land systems often have measurable effects on the landscape key to issues surrounding resource use, human welfare, and conservation efforts. He aims to contribute to interdisciplinary research that helps guide decision-making at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Nick is advised by Dr. Jodi Brandt.
Molly is interested in the social dynamics that influence the management of socio-ecological systems over space and time. She is particularly interested in the processes of collaboration and conflict, and how these processes are impacted by ecological disturbance. Molly is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis.
Molly is interested in the social dynamics that influence the management of socio-ecological systems over space and time. She is particularly interested in the processes of collaboration and conflict, and how these processes are impacted by ecological disturbance. Molly is advised by Dr. Vicken Hillis.
Haley focuses on the application of social science theory to natural resource issues. Specifically, she currently seeks to understand public perceptions of landscapes and wildlife, how and why they differ, and their role in natural resource management. Haley is advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping.
Haley focuses on the application of social science theory to natural resource issues. Specifically, she currently seeks to understand public perceptions of landscapes and wildlife, how and why they differ, and their role in natural resource management. Haley is advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping.
Tara focuses her work on the human dimension side of natural disaster management; specifically through the use of theoretical frameworks from social science to understand the factors that influence decision-makers to create more resilient communities. Tara often thinks about the culture surrounding disaster preparedness and the measures organizations take to adapt to the changing environmental challenges that make communities vulnerable. Tara loves talking about these research areas and finding others who are also interested, so feel free to reach out!
Tara focuses her work on the human dimension side of natural disaster management; specifically through the use of theoretical frameworks from social science to understand the factors that influence decision-makers to create more resilient communities. Tara often thinks about the culture surrounding disaster preparedness and the measures organizations take to adapt to the changing environmental challenges that make communities vulnerable. Tara loves talking about these research areas and finding others who are also interested, so feel free to reach out!
Callie researches the structure and dynamics of human social and infrastructural systems and the environment within which they operate. Through considerations of policy, history, livelihoods, and phenology, she hopes to inform collaborative management approaches that support sustainable, thriving ecosystems. Callie is advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping.
Callie researches the structure and dynamics of human social and infrastructural systems and the environment within which they operate. Through considerations of policy, history, livelihoods, and phenology, she hopes to inform collaborative management approaches that support sustainable, thriving ecosystems. Callie is advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping.
Edward is interested in engaging with the challenges encountered in human-wildlife interfaces. His research aims to leverage ecological analyses joined with collaboration of local stakeholders to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. He is co-advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping and Dr. Neil Carter (University of Michigan).
Edward is interested in engaging with the challenges encountered in human-wildlife interfaces. His research aims to leverage ecological analyses joined with collaboration of local stakeholders to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. He is co-advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping and Dr. Neil Carter (University of Michigan).
