Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Degree seeking: M.S., Fisheries

Year of expected graduation: 2005

Major professor: Dr. Nicola Hillgruber

Previous university: University of Wisconsin–Madison (Go Badgers!)

Previous major: Finance, Economics
 

Briefly describe your graduate project: Conducting a two-year study using radio telemetry to estimate the spawning distribution and riverine habitat use of sockeye salmon in the Chilkat River drainage (RR/04-09). The Chilkat River lies just north of Haines, Alaska.

Why did you choose UAF? I have worked with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for 8 years in Haines, and this program allowed me to stay close to home while studying under a high-quality faculty.

Favorite pastimes and hobbies: Playing basketball, softball, and volleyball; running; coaching little league; playing mandolin; and hiking in beautiful Southeast Alaska.

Most interesting educational experience so far: I spent 5 months in Nepal, outweighs any formal education I have received.

Future plans: I plan to finish my degree and then think about the future. Ideally, I will stay in Southeast Alaska playing with fish.

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