Research and Academic Interests

• Delivery of solution-driven research for positive impact addressing decision-support systems and collaboration within and across organizations.
• Evaluate the capacity for adoption and dissemination of innovative collaboration tools for communication among natural and cultural resource management stakeholders.
• Implementation of spatial information technologies for visualization, analysis and communication related to human dimensions of natural and cultural resources.
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Distance Education; Professional Development; Service Learning; Geospatial Science & Technology; Human Dimensions of Natural Resources; Park, Recreation & Leisure Services.

Community Engagement

• Strategic Planning
• Grant Administration Assistance
• Park Planning

Geospatial Science & Technology

Much of my research and engagement involves park planning, and geospatial information science, including activities with the National Park Service

• The US National Trails System: learn more about our National Scenic and Historic Trails by visiting the Partnership for the National Trails (PNTS)
• Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail: Learn about the trail and web mapping activity developed in collaboration with the National Park Service