Get to know Logan
Please describe the UPP-funded or affiliated project(s) you worked on.
I worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers' HEC-HMS hydrologic model to develop adjustments and calibrations that improved its ability to model the effects of wildfires. This collaborative project was funded by the Army Corps and carried out in partnership with the USGS, with contributions from Marc Stewart, Will Long, and Brandon Overstreet.
Who are your USGS supervisor and PSU advisor?
Kelly Gleason
What were your primary responsibilities/roles of your position?
My responsibilities included field work to maintain our sites in the Breitenbush River headwaters, and learning hydrologic modeling in HEC-HMS.
What did you learn from this experience? What skills did you gain from your research experience?
Moving from ecology-focused research to ecohydrology involved learning about hydrologic systems, especially those related to snow. It was fascinating, and along the way I learned about setting small goals in order to achieve bigger goals — writing a thesis, publishing my research, and presenting it.
What aspects of your project did you enjoy the most?
I have a very innate desire to learn, and in my coursework and research I found so much room for learning and growth. I enjoyed expanding my horizons to new knowledge throughout the program.
What are your academic and/or career aspirations after graduation?
I hope to continue using research to promote informed management strategies for land and natural resource management agencies.
What's your favorite way to use or interact with water?
Sliding on frozen water on skis!