Garrett Knowlton
Graduate Research Assistant at University of Montana- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wilderness First Aid
NOLS Wilderness MedicineSep, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Montana
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2021 - Present
Incoming graduate student in Systems Ecology at the University of Montana. My research focuses on pyrodiversity, biodiversity, landscape ecology, and remote sensing.
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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Participant | DEVELOP National Program
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Investigating the effectiveness of forest management and fuel treatment on wildfire severity in northern Colorado using remote sensing. Working remotely from Michigan.
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Research Technician
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
Analyzing GPS collar data from feral pigs in Northern Michigan using resource selection and step-selection functions in programming software (R). Worked collaboratively with the AFWEL and Michigan Department of Natural Resources in an effort to locate, trap, and translocate sharp-tailed grouse from the eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) to the western portion of the Upper Peninsula. Communicated with community members and landowners in the EUP to locate and secure access to trappinglocations.Currently assisting on a Northern Hardwoods research project, quantifying vegetation in camera trap data using program R.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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J.S. Morrill Leadership Fellow, College of Ag and Natural Resources
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Aug 2018 - May 2020
Representing the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at various events on and off campus for prospective students, alumni, and stakeholders. Giving tours and communicating with prospective CANR students about the university to provide them with accurate information. Working with CANR staff and other fellows to plan events, run tours, and other various tasks.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Nov 2016 - May 2020
My undergraduate research has focused on two main projects: "Quantifying reporting rates of white-tailed deer harvests entered into the Boone and Crockett big-game records and providing information about patterns of reporting bias in the white-tailed deer records." and "Comparing movement rates and activity patterns of white-tailed deer across an urban-to-rural gradient." Through these projects, I have become proficient coding in R, using ArcGIS, and performing geospatial and statistical analyses. I have presented my research at local and national conferences where I have given both oral and poster presentations. I am currently preparing a manuscript for peer-review and publication. During this time, I have also had the opportunity to participate in field research by trapping and collaring white-tailed deer, communicating with landowners to secure trapping locations, and analyzing GPS collar data.
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conservation Programs Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Providing GIS support to the conservation programs through creating interactive web maps to display and communicate grant-giving data. Reviewing grant information and proposals. Attending congressional hearings and identifying legislation relevant to SFI.
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Bat Ecology Intern / Field Technician
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked collaboratively with the National Park Service and Boise State to monitor bat populations within Grand Teton National Park. Deployed Wildlife Acoustics Song Meters and collected data to identify bat presence and foraging activity in response to light fixtures. Set up and operated triple-high mist nets to capture, identify species, and place radio transmitters on bats. Located bat roosts using VHF radio telemetry and set up telemetry receivers to record space-use and foraging activity of bats. Communicated and provided information regarding scientific research and bats to members of the public.
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Volunteer
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
Checked mortality and located bighorn sheep using vehicle and handheld VHF radio telemetry. Hiked and worked in backcountry settings to locate bighorn sheep.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sea Lamprey Research Technician
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Independently conducted experiments at field sites to collect behavioral response data of sea lamprey to migratory and mating pheromones. Observed sea lamprey behavior in natural streams to collect behavioral data on nesting site selection. Installed and operated passive integrated transponder (PIT) systems and surgically implanted fish with PIT tags. Collected water samples for bile acid analysis to monitor pheromone release patterns. Dissected sea lamprey and collected tissue samples for bile acid analysis to investigate pheromone production and release patterns.
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Education
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2015 - 2020
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fisheries & Wildlife, Minor in GIS
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