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Dendrochronologist, Biogeographer, and Science Educator at Indiana State University. Professor researching disturbance ecology like fire and insect outbreaks.

Joined August 2015
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Hal Fritts was one of the foundations for our field. He was always generous and kind and a great scientist.
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Filming yesterday on Mount Cokely British Columbia with the #TheKnowledgeNetwork! Watch for our snowpack research on the next season of documentary TV series #StrikingBalance, all about Canada's Biosphere Reserves! @thirstygecko @UVTRL @MtHemlock
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The North American Dendroecological Fieldweek strives to provide a safe, educational experience free from bullying, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. Organizers, instructors, guest lecturers, or participants who exhibit inappropriate behavior, including that of a...
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...sexual nature, are subject to removal from fieldweek, banned from future participation, and/or reported to the authorities as appropriate. NADEF is dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
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The publisher just finished this promotional flyer for the book. You can contact Ryan O'Shaughnessy (ROShaughnessy@kendallhunt.com) to order an exam copy for free if you would like to consider adopting this book in a course. @ROShaughnessy77
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@thirstygecko @YellowBuckeye this fiction book has a number of our Dendro friends hidden in it.
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My new fiction book, Expose on Climate Change, just arrived in the mail. You can get it now from the publisher at he.kendallhunt.com/product/e….
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From the Dendro Lab ( @jspeer13 ), Ashley is presenting research about Emerald Ash Borer on #IndianaState trees. #UndergraduateResearch
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Our 7th speaker from the Paleolimnology lab (@DiatomsATTACK) is Hillary, speaking about the seismic profiles from Pretty Lake #IndianaState
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Ashley and @jspeer13 working on dating a tree-ring cross section in the Dendro Lab this afternoon. #IndianaState #SUREProgram
Our Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is starting to wrap up. xitter.cf/indstateSURE/status/88…
Ashley and @jspeer13 working on dating a tree-ring cross section in the Dendro Lab this afternoon. #IndianaState #SUREProgram
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Humans can be thought of as an invasive species. Much of what we do is damaging, but we will always put humans first. #donowulife #envi110
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The gvmt needs to provide more funding to the parks and we need run buses to reduce cars in the parks. #DoNowUparks #Envi110
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I believe that more study needs to be done on military AI. As a new field, ethical standards need to be developed. #donowuai
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Experiencing more local culture in Mendoza #ameridendro2016. Bodegas Lopez and Trapiche wineries.
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Andy Bunn rocking R to a full house at #ameridendro2016.
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Really good talks today #Ameridendro2016, learned Argentine music and dance at the reception, and met some new Brazilian colleagues-Good Day – at Buenos Aires City Region, Argentina
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Thanks to Mariano Amoroso and the organizers of the #Ameridendro2016 fieldweek for an excellent event. – at Buenos Aires City Region, Argentina
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People starting to arrive for #ameridendro. Nice breakfast with Stefan, Marin, Bethany, and Jodi.
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