Embarking on the journey of mastering machine learning at UC Berkeley has been an exhilarating experience, filled with challenges, growth, and countless “Aha!” moments. This course has taken me beyond surface-level understanding, pushing me to explore the mathematical theories and underlying principles that drive machine...
At our one USDA soil event, we had researchers, presenters, and participants who were all interested in learning about soil health. We had presenters from various universities speak on findings and information concerning the health of soils and lands. When the presenter presented a demonstration...
One of the events I had the pleasure of attending with part of my team this year was facilitating an adaptation workbook Workshop. One project that my team created was the adaptation workbook, which provides farmers and landowners with a manual to better serve their...
In February 2024, I had the chance to visit Alaska for the Alaska Forum on the Environment, and it was an experience I'll never forget. Alaska's beauty is unlike anything I've ever seen—massive mountains covered in snow, dense forests stretching out for miles, and the...
March in montana In March 2024, I visited Montana to explore the possibility of a permanent placement there, traveling with some U.S. Forest Service colleagues who are local to the area. The wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and rolling hills had a charm that grew on...
As I look to the future with the Forest Service, I am filled with ambition and purpose. My goals are are big, but manageable and I think I can achieve them all. I want to profoundly impact our understanding of archaeology in the Forest. I...
In the morning, I wake up a US Forest Service intern. At night, I fall asleep a coach for the New York Red Bulls. The truth is, I live… a double life. Okay so I do have two jobs, but without the whole intrigue of the...
Happy New Year! The start of the new year reminded me that my RA-ship is coming to a quick end, and I, along with so many others I am sure, have done a lot of reflecting. I have learned so much, met so many people, and...
First time presenting at a conference Hello!This past week I had a first-time presenting experience that I wanted to share with you.At the beginning of my RAship I was reaching out to various agriculture and forestry organization trying to get the Southeast Climate Hub to some...
Outreach at the NC State Fair Hello again!The Southeast Climate Hub went to the NC State Fair this past week and it was another great outreach event in the books. In four days, we interacted with over 2,100 people! We connected with and gave resources to...