Overview
Swenson's research tracks changes in terrestrial Earth's living surface at the landscape to region scale with remote sensing and geospatial analysis. Her interest include: how patterns and canopy structure are effected by drought, afforestation, and deforestation, patterns and climate shifts of ecosystem biodiversity, and providing access to practitioners to remotely sensed data and analysis. Prior to her 15 years in Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment, she held positions in NGOs (NatureServe in DC, EcoCiencia in Quito, Ecuador), as well as in the US Federal Government (US Forest Service-Oregon, National Park Service-Colorado). Her research has been supported by NASA, NSF, USDA and other institutions.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Professor in the Division of Environmental Science and Policy
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2023 - Present
Environmental Sciences and Policy,
Nicholas School of the Environment
Education, Training & Certifications
Oregon State University ·
2003
Ph.D.
San Diego State University ·
1995
M.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara ·
1990
B.A.