Research

The focus of my work is in the development and application of GIS techniques for hydrologic modeling in order to provide an analysis framework for the Typology Project. In addition, I administer the Spatial Database Engine (SDE) backend for the Typology Project which allows for the storage and retrieval of geospatial data from a relational database.

I am also interested in the use of spaceborne remote sensing platforms such as Landsat to enhance Digital Elevation Model (DEM) based landscape scale hydrologic modeling. The use of multi-spectral data provides valuable information about the dynamics of large floodplain environments and how water moves overland.

Education

• MAT in Science Education, Johns Hopkins University, 2000
• BA in Biology, Colorado College, 1996
  Publications

Experience
In a former life at The University of Montana, I gained hands on experience and training in GIS as staff on the Earth Observing System Education Project. While on the project, I successfully co-wrote the proposal to the USGS to establish a consortium of Montana remote sensing data users. Data is now being distributed through www.montanaview.org.

In the winter, I like to make field observations of the snowpack to assess the potential effects on the hydrograph for the water year.