Congratulations to EcologyPlus students, Edem K. Yevoo and\u00a0Kerrin Heba Massarueh from University of Maryland, College Park, and\u00a0Elijah Catalan from Howard University selected to participate in The Wilderness Society Conservation Science Internship. The opportunity began with a five-day trip to the Northern Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park where students learned the basics of GIS and developed a plan for a research project under the mentorship of research scientist, Dr. Travis Belote and TWS experts. Students will use spatial data on human modification, canopy cover, and species richness to learn where are the wildest places around Washington, DC (Kerrin), who has access to wild places (Elijah)\u00a0 and how human development impact natural areas in the future (Edem). Students will be collaborating remotely throughout the fall to complete their projects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Learn more about their experience:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=skqS5AIyJQE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Check out each individual\u00a0presentations delivered to TWS staff and friends on December 7, 2018:<\/p>\n Kerrin H. Massarueh –\u00a0Where are the Wildest Parts of Washington DC?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Elijah Catalan –\u00a0Access to wilderness in Washington, DC<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n