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Fire Ecology: Rapid Forest Assessment as a Tool for Monitoring Change
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Norm Hall: Room 137
This presentation details the application of the Rapid Forest Assessment protocol for systematically collecting and analyzing ecological data in a forest landscape. Participants will learn how to implement RFA as a citizen science collaboration with local public land managers. Data collected and organized by students can provide land managers with a clear, science-based assessment to evaluate the success of fire as a management tool, track ecosystem health, and make informed decisions for future landscape resilience. Participants will also learn about other STEM resources related to citizen science and the SMART FIRES project (Sensors, Machine Learning , and Artificial Intelligence for Real-Time Fire Science). Attendees will have the chance to win one of two Rapid Forest Assessment kits to take home with them.
Speakers
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Rebecca Richter

Communications & Outreach Strategist, MSU Science Math Resource Center
Rebecca supports and disseminates the research and activities of the Montana NSF EPSCoR SMART FIRES project through communications, education, and outreach. She holds an M.S. in Plant Biology from Arizona State University and a B.S. in Archaeology from the University of Wisconsin–La... Read More →
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David Tuss

Passionate Educator, Capital High School

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Suzi Taylor

Director, Montana NSF EPSCoR SMART FIRES Project
The Science Math Resource Center (SMRC) is devoted to the advancement of science and mathematics teaching and learning. We provide professional development for a new generation of K-12 educators of tribal, rural, and urban communities; conduct educational research; and coordinate... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Norm Hall: Room 137
  Breakout Session 5, Strand 5: STEM Careers
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