Johanna Baker and Sean David contribute to Michaux State Forest

Senior geoenvironmental science majors Johanna Baker and Sean David are contributing to outdoor recreation in Michaux State Forest, one of Pennsylvania’s most visited state parks. Working alongside associate professor of geography and earth science Russell Hedberg, Baker and David are in the final phase of completing the Michaux Southern Trails Assessment through a contract with…

Feeney and Hawkins earn FAA drone certifications to enhance student research opportunities

This summer, professors of Geography and Earth Science, Dr. Alison Feeney and Dr. Timothy Hawkins, earned their FAA Part 107 drone pilot certifications. Obtaining this license allows them to operate drones equipped with advanced LiDAR and thermal imaging cameras for both research and classroom instruction, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in…