Dr. Chris Bone, Ph.D. Geography (Simon Fraser University, 2009)
Chris is an Assistant Professor in Geography and Director of the SHED Lab. His research focuses on the coupled dynamics of human and natural systems, specifically in the context of forest dynamics. He utilizes a variety of modeling and analysis techniques, including agent-based modeling, cellular automata, machine learning and various spatial statistics and GIS-related methods. He is currently involved in projects that investigate the anthropogenic and biological drivers behind native and invasive forest pathogens and insects. In addition, he assists in developing geospatial technologies and models for assisting sustainable transportation.

Chris is an Associate Faculty member with the Environmental Science Institute and an Affiliate Faculty member with the Environmental Studies Program. Chris also sits on NSF’s funded National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center’s Scientific Review Committee. Please see Chris’ CV for more information.

Seth Kenbeek, B.A. Geography and Economics (Calvin College, 2011) Seth is a Masters student in the Department of Geography whose research focuses the use of agent-based modeling for understanding the economic and land use implications of forest policies in Oregon.

Emily Morris, B.S. Geography (Appalachian State, 2013) Emily is a Masters student in the Department of Geography whose research focuses on the spread of Chagas disease in Bolivia using agent-based and dispersal modeling.

Nathan Mosurinjohn, B.A. Geography (Calvin College, 2010) Nathan is a Masters student in the Department of Geography whose research focuses on investigating land use/land cover change South East Asia using remote sensing imagery and agent-based modeling.

Lauren Tierney, B.A. Geography (University of Oregon, 2012) Lauren is a Masters student in the Department of Geography whose research focuses the interplay between energy development and wildlife movement in Wyoming using multi-objective decision making and agent-based modeling.

Marc Ciochina, B.A. Student, Geography and Anthropology
Marc is an undergraduate research examining the spatial and temporal correlations between mountain pine beetle outbreak and wildfires in eastern Oregon and Washington over the past 25 years.