Prospective Students - Student Focus
Forestry students are interested in much more than just trees. Learn about what some of our current students are up to and take a look at some of the paths UMaine is helping them to explore.
Michael Quartuch
In August of 2010, I received a research assistantship as part of the Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) and began my PhD in Forest Resources at the University of Maine. As part of my SSI responsibilities, I will be conducting stakeholder driven research and examining various aspects/issues as identified by family forest owners across the state of Maine.
In August of 2010, I received a research assistantship as part of the Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) and began my PhD in Forest Resources at the University of Maine. As part of my SSI responsibilities, I will be conducting stakeholder driven research and examining various aspects/issues as identified by family forest owners across the state of Maine.
Chuck Ravis
My research is directed toward exploring participation in forest certification programs and informing whether they have achieved their primary objectives regarding economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and social well-being.
My research is directed toward exploring participation in forest certification programs and informing whether they have achieved their primary objectives regarding economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, and social well-being.
Emma Schultz
I grew up near St. Paul, Minnesota, beside the shores of the Mighty Mississippi. Although my parents had designed and built custom cabinets my whole life, it wasn’t until I stumbled upon forestry in college that I learned exactly what it was. It was a good discovery
I grew up near St. Paul, Minnesota, beside the shores of the Mighty Mississippi. Although my parents had designed and built custom cabinets my whole life, it wasn’t until I stumbled upon forestry in college that I learned exactly what it was. It was a good discovery
Gretchen Heldmann
I am an M.S. student in the School of Forest Resources, where my research project is titled, “Land Use Change in the Lower Penobscot Watershed: Implications for Public Recreation Access.” I hold a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Maine, having graduated in May 2006.
I am an M.S. student in the School of Forest Resources, where my research project is titled, “Land Use Change in the Lower Penobscot Watershed: Implications for Public Recreation Access.” I hold a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Maine, having graduated in May 2006.
Baburam Rijal
I am from Nepal, a highly mountainous and naturally beautiful country. I did dual undergraduates degrees in Science and Forestry in Nepal, and served for more than half decade as a forestry officer in government and non-government organizations.
I am from Nepal, a highly mountainous and naturally beautiful country. I did dual undergraduates degrees in Science and Forestry in Nepal, and served for more than half decade as a forestry officer in government and non-government organizations.
Najet Bichraoui
Najet Bichraoui earned a Master in Master of Rudology (Social and Territorial Management of waste and pollution) of University of Maine, Le Mans in France in Mai 2006. She also holds a Master in Master of environmental engineering specialized in "Industrial security, certification and environment ", University of State of North Carolina, Greensboro. P
Najet Bichraoui earned a Master in Master of Rudology (Social and Territorial Management of waste and pollution) of University of Maine, Le Mans in France in Mai 2006. She also holds a Master in Master of environmental engineering specialized in "Industrial security, certification and environment ", University of State of North Carolina, Greensboro. P
Mason Earles
Mason Earles has a B.A. in Urban Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, with an emphasis on green building. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Forest Resources, while working as a graduate research assistant for the Forest Bioproducts Research Initiative (FBRI).
Mason Earles has a B.A. in Urban Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, with an emphasis on green building. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Forest Resources, while working as a graduate research assistant for the Forest Bioproducts Research Initiative (FBRI).
Erika Gorczyca
I just recently began my endeavor to earn an M.S. in Ecology and Environmental Science. As a newcomer to UMaine, I am still determining exactly what my thesis research will involve. I’m definitely looking forward to experiencing all that Maine has to offer!
I just recently began my endeavor to earn an M.S. in Ecology and Environmental Science. As a newcomer to UMaine, I am still determining exactly what my thesis research will involve. I’m definitely looking forward to experiencing all that Maine has to offer!
Patrick Lyons
My work is funded through the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests, (CRSF) in particular on the Family Forests Project. Family forests are defined as forested land from 10 to 1000 acres. In Maine this accounts for over 5.7 million acres of land, with approximately 120,000 owners.
My work is funded through the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests, (CRSF) in particular on the Family Forests Project. Family forests are defined as forested land from 10 to 1000 acres. In Maine this accounts for over 5.7 million acres of land, with approximately 120,000 owners.
Yosef Manik
Manik joins in the Research Group for Industrial Ecology, Life Cycle Assessment and System Sustainability at the School of Forest Resources, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Maine.
Manik joins in the Research Group for Industrial Ecology, Life Cycle Assessment and System Sustainability at the School of Forest Resources, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Maine.
Ian Foertsch
My master’s project involves an investigation of the relationship between family forest owners and consulting foresters, who provide the bulk of their technical assistance.
My master’s project involves an investigation of the relationship between family forest owners and consulting foresters, who provide the bulk of their technical assistance.
Elijah Shank
Being someone who always sought refuge in the forestlands of the Northeast (and beyond) for peace and recreation, the University of Maine School of Forest Resources was an easy choice for my undergraduate studies.
Being someone who always sought refuge in the forestlands of the Northeast (and beyond) for peace and recreation, the University of Maine School of Forest Resources was an easy choice for my undergraduate studies.
Erin Quigley
Erin Quigley is studying how stakeholders come together to address the threat of Emerald Ash Borer in Maine.
Erin Quigley is studying how stakeholders come together to address the threat of Emerald Ash Borer in Maine.
Spencer Meyer
My research focuses on how various conservation mechanisms (e.g., working forest conservation easements, forest certification, public ownership, market incentives, etc.), are used to ensure forested landscapes remain intact such that future landscapes remain healthy and continue to provide society with vital services.
My research focuses on how various conservation mechanisms (e.g., working forest conservation easements, forest certification, public ownership, market incentives, etc.), are used to ensure forested landscapes remain intact such that future landscapes remain healthy and continue to provide society with vital services.
Michelle Johnson
Michelle’s research explores factors influencing development patterns and their application to futures modeling of land uses in Maine.
Michelle’s research explores factors influencing development patterns and their application to futures modeling of land uses in Maine.
Nana Awuah Bortsie-Aryee
“Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle... when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.”
“Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle... when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.”
Sarah Johnson
I am working with Aaron Weiskittel and Laura Kenefic to compare long-term trends throughout forests of the northern US. I am comparing eight long-term silvicultural studies from Maine to Minnesota, Missouri to West Virginia.
I am working with Aaron Weiskittel and Laura Kenefic to compare long-term trends throughout forests of the northern US. I am comparing eight long-term silvicultural studies from Maine to Minnesota, Missouri to West Virginia.
Darrin Kelly
My research project working with my advisor, Dr. John Daigle is looking at the effect of trailside interpretive signage at influencing visitor’s knowledge and attitudes toward wildlife management in the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Maine.
My research project working with my advisor, Dr. John Daigle is looking at the effect of trailside interpretive signage at influencing visitor’s knowledge and attitudes toward wildlife management in the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Maine.
Joshua Puhlick
My research involves evaluating the influence of 60 years of different silvicultural and harvesting regimes on carbon storage on the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine.
My research involves evaluating the influence of 60 years of different silvicultural and harvesting regimes on carbon storage on the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine.
Adam Bland
My research looks at how leaf area can be used to evaluate density, stocking and future growth potential of eastern white pine.
My research looks at how leaf area can be used to evaluate density, stocking and future growth potential of eastern white pine.
Jeff Lombardo
My interest centers around the responses of forest to disturbance, particularly those which are human-caused. Currently, my research focuses on logging harvest trails in north and central Maine, and the impact of these trails on forest regeneration and larger landscape-scale interactions.
My interest centers around the responses of forest to disturbance, particularly those which are human-caused. Currently, my research focuses on logging harvest trails in north and central Maine, and the impact of these trails on forest regeneration and larger landscape-scale interactions.
Britt Townsend
I graduated with a B.S. in Geography from the University of South Carolina and left my Southern roots to begin a professional Masters degree in Forestry at the University of Maine.
I graduated with a B.S. in Geography from the University of South Carolina and left my Southern roots to begin a professional Masters degree in Forestry at the University of Maine.
Sean Hutchinson
A lifelong Maine resident, I graduated from the University of Maine with my B.S. in Forestry and a Minor in Business Administration.
A lifelong Maine resident, I graduated from the University of Maine with my B.S. in Forestry and a Minor in Business Administration.
Bennet Leon
I am a Masters of Forestry student at the School of Forest Resources. As a New England native, I grew up with a love of working and recreating in the outdoors in any season.
I am a Masters of Forestry student at the School of Forest Resources. As a New England native, I grew up with a love of working and recreating in the outdoors in any season.
Stacy Birch
I grew up in southern Vermont where my parents, grandparents, and uncle own and manage many acres of northern hardwood for maple syrup production. Most of my childhood memories involve traipsing around the woods “helping” do firewood with my dad and sugaring in the spring with my family. It was these experiences and many more that sparked my interest in forest management and forest ecology.
I grew up in southern Vermont where my parents, grandparents, and uncle own and manage many acres of northern hardwood for maple syrup production. Most of my childhood memories involve traipsing around the woods “helping” do firewood with my dad and sugaring in the spring with my family. It was these experiences and many more that sparked my interest in forest management and forest ecology.
Collin Calhoun
I started my B.S. in Forestry at Virginia Tech in 2002 and earned my degree in 2007. In the summer months of my undergrad years I cruised timber for the Maryland DNR Forest Service, marked timber for the BLM outside of Medford, Oregon, and fought fire and marked timber for the Lassen National Forest in California.
I started my B.S. in Forestry at Virginia Tech in 2002 and earned my degree in 2007. In the summer months of my undergrad years I cruised timber for the Maryland DNR Forest Service, marked timber for the BLM outside of Medford, Oregon, and fought fire and marked timber for the Lassen National Forest in California.
Vance Brown
As a new student to the graduate program, I am still trying to figure out where my research will take me. I come from a liberal arts background (BA English), but I have chosen to pursue a Masters of Forestry degree in hopes that I will be able make some change in the world.
As a new student to the graduate program, I am still trying to figure out where my research will take me. I come from a liberal arts background (BA English), but I have chosen to pursue a Masters of Forestry degree in hopes that I will be able make some change in the world.
Binod Neupane
Upon completion of undergraduate program in Forestry from Nepal, I came to the University of Maine largely due to my current research. My research involves life cycle assessment (LCA) of biofuels production from cellulosic feedstocks.
Upon completion of undergraduate program in Forestry from Nepal, I came to the University of Maine largely due to my current research. My research involves life cycle assessment (LCA) of biofuels production from cellulosic feedstocks.
Nal Tero
I’m a Maine native, but after heading to Massachusetts to do my undergrad at Brandeis University, I ended up traveling all over the place - to Senegal with the Peace Corps, along the Appalachian Trail, and to North Carolina to work as a tree climber - before coming home to start my M.S. at the University of Maine.
I’m a Maine native, but after heading to Massachusetts to do my undergrad at Brandeis University, I ended up traveling all over the place - to Senegal with the Peace Corps, along the Appalachian Trail, and to North Carolina to work as a tree climber - before coming home to start my M.S. at the University of Maine.
Joe Pekol
Hailing from deep in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, I grew into a love of forest sciences during my undergraduate time at Penn State.
Hailing from deep in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, I grew into a love of forest sciences during my undergraduate time at Penn State.
Ian Stone
I was born and raised in Louisiana northeast of Baton Rouge. I am from what is known as the Florida Parishes, an area of Louisiana known for its pine timber production. My father owns timberland in the area, so I grew up in and around forestry.
I was born and raised in Louisiana northeast of Baton Rouge. I am from what is known as the Florida Parishes, an area of Louisiana known for its pine timber production. My father owns timberland in the area, so I grew up in and around forestry.
Xin Chen
With a desire to do something in the biofuels area to give the world a good change, I came to US with my Bioengineering background. Here, I got known the different culture, learned many new things and made some new friends from all over the world.
With a desire to do something in the biofuels area to give the world a good change, I came to US with my Bioengineering background. Here, I got known the different culture, learned many new things and made some new friends from all over the world.
Matt Russell
After learning about the science of forests from the Adirondack Mountains of New York State to the pine plantations that comprise the US southeast, I was introduced to Maine through working with the Cooperative Forestry Research Unit.
After learning about the science of forests from the Adirondack Mountains of New York State to the pine plantations that comprise the US southeast, I was introduced to Maine through working with the Cooperative Forestry Research Unit.
Shashi Dhungel
I have come a long way from Nepal to India to Illinois to Maine. Prior to moving to UMO I was a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. My decision to move to UMO was based on the research opportunity I was offered. My research involves sustainability assessment of bio-fuels supply chain.
I have come a long way from Nepal to India to Illinois to Maine. Prior to moving to UMO I was a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. My decision to move to UMO was based on the research opportunity I was offered. My research involves sustainability assessment of bio-fuels supply chain.
Christa Straub
I am an Ecology & Environmental Sciences doctoral student in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine (UMaine). I am currently broadening my academic background in environmental science by working on an interdisciplinary research project that involves citizen science with water quality and environmental communication.
I am an Ecology & Environmental Sciences doctoral student in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine (UMaine). I am currently broadening my academic background in environmental science by working on an interdisciplinary research project that involves citizen science with water quality and environmental communication.
Jackie Zimmerman
I moved from Florida to Maine in summer 2008 to pursue my Masters of Science in Forest Resources at the University of Maine. The School of Forest Resources has provided me with many opportunities to further both my research and interest in forest resource education and outreach.
I moved from Florida to Maine in summer 2008 to pursue my Masters of Science in Forest Resources at the University of Maine. The School of Forest Resources has provided me with many opportunities to further both my research and interest in forest resource education and outreach.
Martha Willand
Increasingly, more and more landowners are posting their land to the disadvantage of many recreation users, hunters and anglers. I have an exceptional and exciting opportunity to research this dilemma. The project spearheading this investigation is called “Exploring Meaningful Incentives to Encourage Greater Public Access to Private Lands.”
Increasingly, more and more landowners are posting their land to the disadvantage of many recreation users, hunters and anglers. I have an exceptional and exciting opportunity to research this dilemma. The project spearheading this investigation is called “Exploring Meaningful Incentives to Encourage Greater Public Access to Private Lands.”
Teresa Thornton
Under the direction of Dr. Jessica Leahy, I am studying social capital, trust, and social networks through the collaborations formed in the community based environmental monitoring (CBEMR) program GET WET!: Groundwater Education Through Water Evaluation & Testing.
Under the direction of Dr. Jessica Leahy, I am studying social capital, trust, and social networks through the collaborations formed in the community based environmental monitoring (CBEMR) program GET WET!: Groundwater Education Through Water Evaluation & Testing.
Justin Waskiewicz
I grew up in Pennsylvania’s cherry country (Allegheny Plateau), but moved out west for college to study forestry in Rocky Mountain ponderosa pine. After completing both Bachelors and Masters forestry degrees at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, I came to the University of Maine to pursue a Ph.D.
I grew up in Pennsylvania’s cherry country (Allegheny Plateau), but moved out west for college to study forestry in Rocky Mountain ponderosa pine. After completing both Bachelors and Masters forestry degrees at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, I came to the University of Maine to pursue a Ph.D.
James Marciano
James Marciano always has been interested in alternative energy projects and how they relate to forest ecology. As a graduate student, he’s combining the two and trying to see how the public feels about the emerging forest-based bioproducts industry.
James Marciano always has been interested in alternative energy projects and how they relate to forest ecology. As a graduate student, he’s combining the two and trying to see how the public feels about the emerging forest-based bioproducts industry.
Maria “Rocio” Fernandez – Cazenovia, NY
A love of the outdoors and a desire to take full advantage of all opportunities that come her way led University of Maine forestry major Maria “Rocio” Fernandez to spend spring break volunteering on the Jatun Sacha biological reserve in Ecuador.
A love of the outdoors and a desire to take full advantage of all opportunities that come her way led University of Maine forestry major Maria “Rocio” Fernandez to spend spring break volunteering on the Jatun Sacha biological reserve in Ecuador.
Andrew Nelson
I grew up in Las Vegas, and after earning my bachelor’s degree in California, I came to UMaine where I’ve found professors and programs, such as the AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center and The Climate Change Institute, at the top of their fields.
I grew up in Las Vegas, and after earning my bachelor’s degree in California, I came to UMaine where I’ve found professors and programs, such as the AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center and The Climate Change Institute, at the top of their fields.
