Drake Myers

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Originally from Manchester, Pennsylvania, in York County, Drake graduated from Shippensburg University in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Geography/GIS. During his undergraduate degree, he participated in the Shippensburg University Raider Marching Band (drumline section leader 2020 and 2021) and was on the Executive Committee for Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In his free time, Drake flies drones, and he enjoys hiking with friends and staying active. Currently, Drake is back at Shippensburg University pursuing a second degree in education, with anticipated graduation in the spring of 2024. He looks forward to working for the CLUS and the great impactful projects they have!

Projects: DCNR Conservation Landscapes StoryMap

Jack Knowles-Kellett

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Jack Knowles-Kellett grew up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, before leaving to spend a year working in the Southwest in AmeriCorps NCCC.  After studying environmental justice for two years at Oberlin College, he transferred to Shippensburg to study sustainability and GIS.  Outside of college, Jack enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.  He hopes to serve this community as well as he can during his time at CLUS.

Projects: Climate Commitment, SU-Community Resilience Survey, Sustainability Tour Story Map, General CLUS

Kyle Myers

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kyle is a graduate student in the Geoenvironmental Studies program at Shippensburg University. In 2021, he graduated from Penn State with a double major in Geography and Anthropology. His current academic interests are in energy geography, rural sociology, and public policy. In his free time, Kyle enjoys hiking and watching sports. He looks forward to contributing to impactful projects while working with the CLUS.

Projects: Mountain Creek Trail Assessment, Visualizing “Build-Out” in the Upper Delaware River Corridor, SU Climate Action Plan

Mavis Anderson

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Mavis Anderson is from Mechanicsburg, PA. She is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Sustainability and a concentration in Environmental Conservation. She enjoys being in the outdoors and live music, as well as a combination of the two. She is excited to be a part of the Center for Land Use and Sustainability for the opportunity to do hands-on conservation work with the ShipComposts project.

Projects: ShipComposts

Mimansha Choudhary

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Mimansha is a sophmore international student at Shippensburg University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She is excited to continue working with CLUS this academic year on ShipComosts. Mimansha previously worked with the SMRC, CCFSA and as a general CLUS support. In her spare time, Mimansha enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Projects: South Mountain Research Corps, ShipComposts

Nathan Bard

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Nathan Bard is a GeoEnvironmental Science major at Shippensburg University. His main hobbies are watching sports, cooking, and going to concerts whenever possible. He has a Pitbull/American Bully mix named Reno. After graduating, his goal is to find work with DCNR or the PA DEP, hopefully working with Forestry in some capacity.

Projects: Green Cabin

Riley Hollar

CLUS Co-Op Student

Riley is a senior at Shippensburg Area Senior High School and is a co-op student at the CLUS. After high school, Riley hopes to major in Environmental Science. Her interests include climate science, marine science, and sustainability. Riley is a member of NHS and is involved in many clubs at school, as well as being a class officer. In her free time she enjoys being outside, reading, hiking, and traveling.

Sarah Thompson

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Sarah earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Sustainability from Shippensburg University in 2021 and is continuing in the Geography/Earth Science department to earn her M.S. in Geoenvironmental Science and Sustainability. She is a member of the international honor society in geography, Gamma Theta Upsilon, and has interests in food security, sustainable agriculture, land use, and climate science. In her free time, she enjoys spending time kayaking, camping, and playing with her dogs.

Projects: Kittatinny Ridge GIS

Trevor Wiser

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Trevor is an undergraduate student at Shippensburg University pursuing a B.S in Sustainability. He is currently working for the Ship SAILS program at the University Farm. In his spare time, he likes to exercise and travel.

Projects: ShipComposts, Shippensburg Tree Inventory

Zoe Weiss

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Zoe Weiss is originally from Portland, Oregon. She received her B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon in 2014. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Geoenvironmental Science and Sustainability at Shippensburg University. Her interests include sustainability, agriculture, climate science, and food systems. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, gardening, and horseback riding.

Alex Torchio

CAH Graduate Student Fellow

Originally from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Alex received his BA in History from Shippensburg University in May 2020. He is currently in the Applied History Graduate Program pursing his MA in Applied History with a concentration in Museum Studies. Alex serves as one of the Graduate Assistants (GA) for the History and Philosophy Department. He currently is working in his capacity as a GA on researching the history of the Southhampton Furnace for the Furnace Run Project. Alex is also interning at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Shippensburg’s’ Campus, currently researching its’ history and cataloging its’ textbook and artifact collections. Once graduated, Alex hopes to pursue a career in museums or archives.

Projects: Center for Applied History; Southhampton Furnace (2021)

Alexandra Shatzer

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Alex Shatzer is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Shippensburg University studying sociology with a biology minor. Her interests are in public health and the effect that climate change has on population health.  She is currently the president of the National Society of Leadership and success an honors society on campus. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Projects: Kittatinny Ridge Survey

Amber Millison

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Amber is a graduate student in Shippensburg’s Geoenvironmental Studies program. Born in Frederick, Maryland, she graduated summa cum laude from Salisbury University in May of 2020 with a double major in Earth Science and Geography, concentrating in Atmospheric Sciences. She is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and the Gamma Theta Upsilon geographical honor society. Her academic interests include climatology, coupled natural and human systems, and projects involving field work. In her free time, Amber enjoys hiking with her dog, crocheting, and visiting new cities and places. Amber is excited to apply her geographic skills and knowledge to help protect natural systems while working for the CLUS.

Projects: Mountain Creek Trail Assessment; Appalachian Trail Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Ayrton Marriott

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Ayrton is currently a graduate student in the Geoenvironmental Studies Master’s program. He completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State, where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Resource Management. His current areas of interest are land use planning, GIS, and sustainability. Outside of school, Ayrton enjoys spending his time outdoors whether it be skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. He is excited to represent the CLUS and build meaningful connections while working on impactful projects.

Projects: Mountain Creek Trail Assessment (2021)

Bailey Bzdak

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Bailey is a student at Shippensburg University with a dual major in Geoenvironmental Studies and Environmental Biology. She is a member of the Women’s Soccer Team at Shippensburg, and also enjoys kayaking, hiking, and traveling in her free time. Upon graduation, Bailey would like to pursue a career in environmental consulting either for a private firm or for the government.

Projects: Loysville Village Municipal Authority (2017), CNG Partnership (2019), General CLUS Support (2019)

Ben Stine

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Ben is a senior pursing a Bachelor’s degree of Political Science with a minor in Human Communication Studies. Academically he is driven by issues such as campaign finance and environmentalism. He is the current Representative for Commuter Students in Shippensburg’s Student Government Association. He enjoys the arts, travelling and spending time with his family and friends.

Projects: General CLUS Support (2019)

Caitlin Lucas

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Caitlin graduated in May 2017 from the Geoenvironmental Studies program with certification in GIS. She has expertise in mapping, and is pursuing a career in GIS applicable to conservation and environmental remediation. During her time with the CLUS, Caitlin gathered GIS-contact data, produced several maps, conducted analyses, and researched land use change related to energy infrastructure in the Delaware River Basin. She has studied a broad range of topics and has conducted student research in Sea Level Rise in the Eastern Shore Region of Virginia in addition to her research for our team.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2015-2017)

Cameron Eyer

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Cameron graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and concentration in Geographic Information Systems. While at the CLUS, he developed a web map for the Delaware River Basin Project. Upon graduating, he became a Network Analyst Operator at UGI Utilities, Inc.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2016), Antrim Township (2019)

Cameron Weiser

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Cameron Weiser is a fourth year Geoenvironmental Studies undergraduate student at Shippensburg university with a Biology Minor. He has worked with the Center for Land Use and Sustainability on the Camp Security Project and more recently on an assessment of the solar infrastructure and potential of Antrim Township. Cameron is interested in land use and soil science and would like to pursue a career involving one or both of these interests. In his free time, Cameron enjoys hiking on South Mountain, listening to or making music, reading, and riding his bike.

Projects: Camp Security (2018), Antrim Township (2019)

Carla Johns

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Carla graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and concentration in Human-Environmental Studies. Upon graduating, she was hired as the Pennsylvania Grassroots Field Specialist for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. During her time at the CLUS, she researched Sustainable Community Certification for Chambersburg Borough, which was recognized as a certified gold community in 2017.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2015-2016), Chambersburg Borough Sustainable Community Certification (2016)

Cheyenne Port

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Cheyenne is pursuing a Bachelors of Social Work and Minor in Ethnic Studies, and expects to graduate in May 2018. She is president of the Social Work Department’s Research Club, and leads a team of students in annual research projects. Cheyenne is active in the community through various clubs and organizations and also tutors ESL students.

Projects: Loysville Village Municipal Authority (2017)

Courtney Malott

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Courtney is a student at Shippensburg University pursuing a major in Geoenvironmental Studies and a minor in GIS. She is also a member and Captain of the Women’s Volleyball Team for Shippensburg. Scheduled to graduate December of 2018, Courtney is hoping to pursue a career in the GIS field of work. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys hiking, kayaking, meeting friendly dogs, and hanging out with her teammates.

Projects: Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association (2018)

Courtney Papinchak

Graduate Student Fellow

Courtney began work at the CLUS in November 2017, shortly before graduating from Shippensburg University. She loves riding her horse, hiking with her dog, identifying plants, and birding. Her academic interests include land use, wetland ecology, botany, and GIS. Courtney completed her B.S. in Environmental Science at Allegheny College and  M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies at SU. Upon graduating, Courtney began work for the Dauphin County Conservation District as a Resource Planner and plans to continue working in a conservation-related field for the rest of her career.

Projects: Loysville Village Municipal Authority (2017), Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (2017-2018)

Dan Babyak

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Dan is pursuing a B.S. in Geography with a minor in GIS. He is particularly interested in Geology, as well the application of GIS to outdoor recreation, particularly in regards to extreme sports. Hobbies include fishing, hiking, and climbing, and Dan can usually be found on South Mountain doing any one of the three on his days off.

Projects: General CLUS Support (2018-2019)

Dan Hoy

Graduate Student Fellow

Dan is a Geoenvironmental Studies M.S. student with areas of interest in air quality and applications of GIS. Prior to attending Shippensburg, he graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Secondary Education and taught physical science in the Carlisle Area School District for six years. While teaching, he coached the Carlisle boys’ varsity volleyball team. After graduating from Shippensburg, he plans to pursue a career in environmental sciences.

Projects:  Cumberland County Climate Action Plan (2020)

Dan McCormack

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Dan graduated in December 2016 with a Geography degree and concentration in Geographic Information Systems. During his time at the CLUS, he helped compare the new High-Resolution Land Cover produced through the Delaware River Basin Project with existing NLCD products.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2016)

Demetrios Koutsokostas

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Demetri is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies and a GIS certificate. He graduated from HACC in 2020 with an A.S. in Structural Engineering Technology before transferring to Shippensburg University. His primary academic/professional interests include hydrology and soils as they relate to land use and conservation. He looks forward to applying his career experience in real estate and his academic experiences while working with the CLUS.

Projects: Center for Rural PA Housing Study

Ed Benish

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Ed graduated in December 2011 from Penn State University with a B.S. in Secondary Science Education and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies at Shippensburg University. For the past 7 years, Ed was an 8th Grade Earth and Space Science Teacher and Varsity Volleyball Coach in Westminster, MD. His interests include stormwater management, sustainable land use planning, and GIS.

Projects: Cumberland County Housing (2019), General CLUS (2019-2020)

Ed Schick

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Ed is currently a graduate student in the Geoenvironmental Studies master program. He completed his B.S. in Geography with a minor in Natural Hazards and Emergency Management from Millersville University in 2019. His current areas of study are land use and planning. Outside of the classroom, Ed enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing soccer. Ed is excited to help the community and continue to learn during his time at CLUS.

Project: Franklin County Housing Assessment

Haley Krause

Undergraduate Intern Technical Writer

Haley is currently following a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in writing and a minor in Technical/Professional Communications on track to graduate in May of 2019. During her time at the CLUS, she helped Antonia design, write, and edit the 2017-2018 annual report, along with writing social media posts and editing documents for the center. After graduation, Haley hopes to pursue a career in the technical writing industry. In her spare time, she enjoys reading anything written by Stephen King, writing creatively, and spending time with friends and family.

Projects: 2017 Annual Report (2018)

Hayden Fulton

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Hayden is pursuing a B.A. in Sociology with a double minor in women and gender studies and GIS. As a student in the honors program, Hayden completed a capstone research paper on thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and was awarded a Student Undergraduate Research Experience Grant. Hayden is interested in research and community engagement, and has experience with community organizing.

Projects: Loysville Village Municipal Authority (2017)

Jackie Rosenberger

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Jackie graduated in May 2018 with a B.S. Biology and a minor in Geographic Information Science. She is interested in using GIS for wildlife management and conservation. She has worked with the Kittatinny Ridge Coalition to build a geographic database of environmental data sets for the Kittatinny Ridge in order to support the conservation of native habitat and wildlife. She also used these data sets to calculate scientific metrics for land, water, and wildlife resources to allow conservation progress to be tracked over time. In addition to working for the CLUS, she has also worked as a wildlife biologist aide for the PA Game Commission.

Projects: Kittatinny Ridge GIS Project (2017)

Jacob Percey

Graduate Student Fellow

Jacob Percey is a second year Geoenvironmental Studies graduate student at Shippensburg University. He has a strong passion for both GIS and Geology and hopes to pursue these fields upon graduation. He is currently examining recent and potential forest loss from known and predicted transmission line development across the Delaware River Basin. In his spare time, Jake enjoys spending quality time with his family and pursing outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2018)

Jacob Wacker

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Jacob completed his B.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies with minors in GIS and Sustainability from Shippensburg University in May 2020 and will remain at Shippensburg to complete his M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies. He has previously interned for the Pennsylvania Geological Survey in the Geologic Mapping Division. His primary interests include geology and hydrology. He is excited to contribute to the success of the CLUS.

Projects: SMRC (2020), Community Research Support (2020), APPA Project (2021), Mountain Creek (2021)

James Hughes

Graduate Student Fellow

James is a second semester graduate student in the Applied History program, focusing on historic preservation. While at the CLUS, he worked directly with PA municipal offices to gather information about historic preservation ordinances throughout the state.

Projects: Center for Rural Pennsylvania (2017), Loysville Village Municipal Authority (2017)

Jim Smith

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Jim is a junior Geography/Economics major and Religious Studies minor at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is excited to work with the CLUS this summer on the Appalachian Trail NRCA and other ongoing projects. In his spare time, Jim likes to hike, golf, and work on his stamp collection.

Projects: Appalachian Trail NRCA (2019)

Jonathon Chester

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Jonathon graduated from Shippensburg University in May 2018 with a B.S. in Geo-Environmental Studies and Certificate in GIS. He plans to attend graduate school in the fall and hopes to pursue a career which integrates GIS with land conservation and management. Outside of work with the CLUS, he was involved in an undergraduate research project using LiDAR-derived data sets to investigate the geomorphology of broad low-relief surfaces along the crest of South Mountain, PA. Jonathon has extensive local, regional, and national leadership experience within the Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle Scout in 2011. 

Projects: Upper Delaware Partnership (2017-2018), Kittatinny Ridge GIS Project (2017), Delaware River Basin Project (2018)

Joshua Barth

Graduate Student Fellow

Joshua earned an A.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Burlington County College and a B.S. in Geology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He is currently pursuing a M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies at Shippensburg University. Joshua enjoys teaching through nature walks and other outdoor activities and works as an environmental educator at Palmyra Cove Nature Park.

Projects: Delaware River Basin Project (2015-2017), Poconos-Kittatinny Cluster Consulting (2017), Rhyolite Project for South Mountain Partnership (2018)

Kate Nicholson

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Kate is a junior Sustainability major, pursuing a biology minor and Geographic Information Systems certificate. Her interests within the field include climate change, rare and endangered species, carbon footprint assessments, and tracking pollination habits and bee populations. In her free time, Kate enjoys hiking and competitively powerlifting.

Projects: South Mountain Research Corps (2019), Appalachian Trail NRCA (2019)

Kelsey Bortner

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Kelsey graduated at Shippensburg University with her B.S. in Biology in May 2021. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in Tick research within the Biology Department and was active in the Red Raider Marching Band. Starting in August 2021, Kelsey will be attending graduate school at Shippensburg University pursing her M.S. in Biology. Her interests include environmental conservation, habitat rehabilitation, agriculture, GIS, and climate change.

Projects: Climate Commitment (2021, 2022), General CLUS (2021, 2022), Air Quality (2022)

Kristin Thorpe

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Kristin is a Geography major with a concentration in GIS and a Technical/Professional Communications minor. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in May of 2019. While at the CLUS, Kristin continues work on the Upper Delaware Partnership project to develop an online decision support tool. She picked up the project where former Student Fellow, Jonathon Chester, left off upon his graduation. Kristin also assisted with a Shade Tree Inventory for the Shippensburg Borough, and aided in the Appalachian Trail Research project. After graduation, Kristin will either continue her education and obtain a master’s degree, or pursue a career as a GIS specialist.

Projects: General CLUS Support (2018-2019), UPDE Project (2018-2019), Appalachian Trail NRCA (2019)

Maren Smith

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Maren graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a BS in Marine Science and Biology and is in her final semester of graduate school for a MS in Environmental Science. She has interned with Johnson Mirmiran and Thompson (JMT) and with Renfrew Institute where she worked heavily in wetlands and hydrology. She spends her free time working at a local brewery and out adventuring with her dog.

Projects: Brew Science

Margaret Gutshall

CAH Graduate Student Fellow

I graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History my concentration was in American History. I am currently enrolled in the Master’s Program for Applied History with my concentration in Museum Studies. I am hoping to graduate in December and then get a job in a museum. Eventually I want to get my doctorate in Early European History.

Projects: Center for Applied History; African American Cemeteries (2021)

Mary McGee

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Mary graduated in May 2019 from Shippensburg University with a B.A. in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Organizational Development and Leadership with a concentration in Business. She is very excited to work with CLUS this academic year in general support efforts. After graduating, she hopes to pursue her PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

Projects: General CLUS (2019-2020), Cumberland County Food System Alliance (2020)

Matt Ostap

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Matt is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Shippensburg University studying Geoenvironmental Studies with a GIS Minor. He is currently working on the Kittatinny Ridge GIS Project at CLUS. He has completed internships with The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and the Cumberland County Conservation District. Matt is interested in field work and GIS and would like to pursue a career with both of these fields.

Projects: Kittatinny Ridge (2020)

Meaghan Blair

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Meaghan is a senior pursuing a B.S. in Sustainability, with minors in Geography and Earth Science and a GIS certificate. She is also a member of the honors fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi and the vice president of the Geography Honor Society, Gamma Theta Upsilon. Her interests include environmental conservation, sustainable land use and consumption, renewable energies, and saving the bees!

Projects: DEP ICLEI (2020), Appalachian National Scenic Trail (2020), Climate Commitment (2021)

Nicole Hallahan

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Nicole Hallahan is a fourth year dual major in French and Sustainability with minors in International Development and Geo Environmental studies. She is currently working on a proposal to add solar panels to campus. Nicole has completed a GIS internship with Peoples Natural Gas company. She is interested in GIS and renewable energy resources.

Projects: On-Campus Sustainability Projects

Paige Steffy

Undergraduate Student Fellow

Paige will graduate in 2021 with a BS in Geo-Environmental Studies and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. She is a Wood Honors College student and a member of the Geography Honor Society, Gamma Theta Upsilon. After graduation, Paige plans to pursue a master’s degree in Geo-Environmental Studies.

Projects: General CLUS Support (2019), Appalachian Trail NRCA (2019)

Patricia Newdeck

Graduate Student Fellow

Trish applied her BS in Geosciences (Penn State) toward an environmental consulting career where she performed soil and groundwater investigations and designed remediations plans for industrial and petrochemical clients.  As an SU graduate student, Trish is gaining GIS processing skills and and land use knowledge.  At CLUS, she applies her analytical, project management and visual graphic skills to support a passion for land conservation and sustainable communities.  When away from the computer, she adventures on land & water with her teenage sons or slings clay at the ceramic studio.

Projects: Minigrant storymap for the South Mountain Partnership (2017), DWRF Project (2018), ATC Demographics Project (2019), General CLUS Support (2018-2019)

Rebecca Hansen

CLUS Undergraduate Student Fellow

Becky is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Shippensburg University majoring in Geoenvironmental Studies with minors in Biology and GIS. She will be working on the Appalachian Trail Natural Resource Condition Assessment during her time with the CLUS. Becky has completed an internship with DCNR and is a current Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Volvo Construction Equipment.  Her primary interests include conservation and environmental education.

Projects: Appalachian Trail NRCA (2019), Community Research Support

Sianoi Kimari

CLUS Graduate Student Fellow

Sianoi earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology in the year 2016 from her Kenyan homeland. She is currently an Organizational Development and Leadership Masters student, with a concentration in Management Information Systems. Sianoi is ecstatic to find purpose and meaning from joining CLUS while studying abroad. Her interests lie in the environmental and health benefits of Hemp, listening to variegated jazz, road trips, and anything that keeps her body moving. After graduation in 2021, she aims to undertake a career in Tech, and advance her quest to introduce Hemp to her Kenyan soil for the purpose of nurturing sustainable communities and reversing climate change. Finally, she serves the Graduate Student Association Board and the International Students Organization as the Executive Vice President and Executive Secretary respectively.

Projects: General CLUS (2020-2021)

Troy Alleman

Graduate Student Fellow

Troy graduated in May 2018 with a B.S. in Geo-Environmental Studies and minor in Public Administration. He is interested in hydrology and hydrogeology, and plans to pursue a graduate degree focused on water resource management. A nontraditional student with a military background, Troy enjoys mentoring and supports many students in the department. His wide-ranging skills include interpersonal communication, planning, cartography, GIS, spatial analysis, and finding creative solutions to unique problems.

Projects: Kittatinny Ridge GIS Project (2017), LVMA (2017), Delaware River Basin Project (2018)

Tyler Costlow

Graduate Student Fellow

Tyler graduated in December 2016 from Pitt-Johnstown with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography with a certificate in GIS. He is currently pursuing a M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies at Shippensburg University. Tyler recently completed a year in AmeriCorps working with The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia. During his time there, he served managing invasive species and contributed towards restoring the red spruce population in West Virginia.

Projects: General CLUS Support (2018-2019), Appalachian Trail NRCA (2018-2019)