Get to know August
Please describe the INR-funded or affiliated project(s) you are currently working on or have worked on in the past?
Klamath-Siskiyou Carnivore Project
Who is your INR supervisor?
Dr. Sean Matthews
Who is your PSU advisor?
Stephanie Hamington
What are your primary responsibilities/roles of your research position?
Geotagging species, data analysis of recovery trajectories.
What have you learned or hope to learn from this experience? Have you gained any new skills?
I have learned to apply R studio and GIS to analyze recovery dynamics in areas vulnerable to wildfire.
What aspects of your project have you enjoyed the most?
I have enjoyed working with the team on a long term legacy project, utilizing Wildlife Insights and the vast amounts of data on the platform.
What are your academic and/or career aspirations after graduation?
I would like to work in environmental consulting and compliance, data analysis, and field research.
What's your favorite way to use or interact with the natural world?
Swimming in alpine lakes in the summer.