Asheville, North Carolina
Maddison Orquiz Presentation
The Occurrence of Microplastics within Differently Aged Forest Stands
EcoJEDI students in the lab listened to a Zoom presentation by Alex Toder, soil conservationist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service in Marfa, Texas. The presentation focused on job opportunities with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service.
going over upcoming studies in the lab prior to presentation
start of Zoom presentation
Alex Toder
Tracy Cabrera, Jasmine Stanley, and David Lind
David Lind and Laura Salazar
EcoJEDI and honorary EcoJEDI students were trained in forestry techniques to analyze forest structure and composition, ground cover, soils, and carbon storage in the Leon and Salado Creek Greenways during the summer of 2024. Students were taught the point-quarter sampling method for shrubs and trees, line transects to measure ground cover and species diversity, and proper use of d.b.h. tapes to measure the diameter of trees.
measuring ground cover
using a d.b.h. tape to measure live oak diameter
going over the line transect method
lab discussion of forestry techniques to be used
measuring distance to tree for the point-quarter method
proper use of the d.b.h. tape on non-standard trees
group photo: May 9, 2024
group photo: May 10, 2024
NLC STCM 201 | 11 am - 12:15 pm
also via Zoom (see flyer for access code)
During the half-day Resume Building Workshop, students gained skills in developing their resume and professional advice. The Graduate School Workshop focused on the ins and outs of applying for graduate school.
- How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Counter Story "Beating Imposter Syndrome"
- Imposter Syndrome and Counter Story "Brainstorm"
- The USA Jobs Application Process
Corpus Christi, Texas
Nine NRCS employees from south and central Texas discussed their jobs and provided advice to graduating students searching for future employment.
