Featured Projects and Learning Opportunities
Featured Projects and Learning Opportunities
Graduate Fellowship in Grazing Systems Analysis
Seeking motivated student for Ph.D. position
Preferred M.S. in rangeland ecology, animal science, wildlife science, natural resources, ecology, biology, or closely related fields; experiences working with ranch managers and/or in livestock production systems is desirable
Financially supported with anticipated start date of January 2027
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 2026. Additional information is available here.
Graduate Fellowship Opportunities in Rangeland Hydrology and Ranch Management interactions
Seeking interested students at the B.S. and M.S. levels
Funding for Ph.D. level is also available, interested students are encouraged to inquire
Preferred B.S. in agriculture, rangeland ecology, soil science, agronomy, agribusiness, environmental science or closely related fields, with interest in extensive livestock production systems
Must be a U.S. citizen. Serious inquiries will be reviewed beginning Fall 2026
Contact us for more information.
Strengthening Faculty for Teaching the Next Generation of Wicked Problem Solvers (2024-2027)
A unique professional development opportunity grounded in Systems Thinking and System Dynamics
Designed for assistant- and associate-level faculty across the U.S. in agriculture, food, and natural resource related disciplines
Financially supported by USDA Higher Education Challenge
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Featured publications
Why aren’t more landowners enrolling in land-based carbon credit exchanges? (in Rangelands). Link.
Capturing the science behind the craft: a reporting framework to improve quality and confidence in non-simulated models (in System Dynamics Review) (Link)
Opportunities
Collaboration opportunities
The interdisciplinary nature of our research cross-cuts and interacts with a variety of scientific disciplines and networks and is contributing to a diversified research portfolio. We welcome collaboration from experts and students in these and related fields- feel free to contact us.