Bethany O'Donnell is pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy at the Geosciences. Her work centers on restoring and preserving wetlands. The National Association of Wetland Managers awarded her the . This scholarship provides O'Donnell with an opportunity to attend the National Association of Wetlands Managers annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination in West Virginia this spring. This conference will allow O'Donnell to broaden her horizons in her declared field.
"... utilizes GIS, geospatial datasets, and aerial imagery for the development of decision-support tools related to wetland management across broader landscapes in Florida." She is under the advice of Dr. Kai Rains and is part of her ecohydrology research group.
Congratulations, Bethany! We are excited for you to learn and bring back this knowledge to USF!
Go Bulls!