Greetings!<\/p>\n
I will try to keep the fall update condensed, as it was a very busy time of year.<\/p>\n
I am one of the new Malouf scholars for the 2015-2016 cycle. Getting into the Masters of Environmental Management program at Portland State University was exciting enough, but\u00a0being awarded\u00a0the Oregon Sea grant Malouf Scholarship was even more cause for celebration.<\/p>\n
The fall quarter was a whirlwind of activity. I moved to Portland in September from rural northern California. In addition to learning how to navigate a large city, I got to explore the wonderful outdoors including the coast around Astoria.<\/p>\n
Once school started I focused on getting down a plan of action for my proposed project. I came up with a poster explaining the project I am hoping to complete that will gather Oregon tribes\u2019 past and present use of marine species. Eventually I would like this to help inform the Marine Protected Area baseline. I took this idea in the form of a poster first to the State of the Coast conference in Coos Bay. In addition to the poster session I was able to talk to several professionals in the marine arena, including a representative from the Surfrider Foundation. He later asked me to present the same poster at the Land Sea Symposium in Yachats. At both of the conferences I was able to talk to a variety of professionals, and this has led to some opportunities to potentially participate in various projects and many wonderful contacts for future career development.<\/p>\n
In accordance with a class I took at Portland State University, I have drafted a prospectus and have a clear plan for a time table and next steps for 2016, which will include a lot of outreach (especially with tribes) in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Although it is currently raining\/sleeting outside, I am looking forward to a proper winter with lots of outdoor activities. Wishes to all for a happy and productive 2016.<\/p>\n
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Greetings! I will try to keep the fall update condensed, as it was a very busy time of year. I am one of the new Malouf scholars for the 2015-2016 cycle. Getting into the Masters of Environmental Management program at … Continue reading