Ecosystem Workforce Program

Ecosystem Workforce Program

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The Ecosystem Workforce Program (EWP) is an applied social and ecological science research program at the University of Oregon.

We partner with natural resource managers, policymakers, and other practitioners to provide original research, monitoring, and communication products that promote landscape and community resilience.

News and Publications

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New research led by a University of Oregon ecologist James Johnston, suggests that fire was historically more frequent in the Douglas fir forests of the western Oregon Cascade Range than previously believed.
A study out of the University of Oregon led by IROCE assistant research professor James Johnston, is challenging a common belief about wildfires in Oregon.
New research led by IROCE assistant research professor James Johnston, shows wildfires burned through Oregon forests far more often than previously believed. Tree-ring analysis suggests today’s wildfire seasons may reflect a long-term fire deficit rather than a new trend.

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Student Experience

Students from departments across UO work with EWP faculty to assist with EWP research, collaborative project coordination, web design and maintenance, and general office support.

We provide UO graduate and undergraduate students with experiential education through work study employment, paid and unpaid internships, independent study, and graduate employment (GE positions). These opportunities advance students' understanding and technical skills through participation in real projects. Available opportunities vary with projects.

Students interested in working with EWP on research projects should first visit our current projects page to better understand our research topic areas.  

Meet The Team

Heidi Huber-Stearns

Associate Research Professor
Director, EWP
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Michael Coughlan

Associate Research Professor
Co-Director, EWP
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James Johnston

Assistant Research Professor

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Jess Downey

Faculty Researcher
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Julia Sizek

Associate Researcher
 


Annabelle Law

Research Assistant
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Kyle Trefny

Research Assistant
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Stephanie Schneider

Research Assistant
 


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