Master's Student in Natural Resources

I'm a second year master's student in Anthony D'Amato's lab. My research focus is on institutional barriers to climate change adaptation and the exchange of different knowledge systems among State, Tribal and industrial forestry sectors in Maine. I graduated from Brandeis University in 2015 and prior to starting graduate school worked both throughout the east coast and in Colorado. I spent time as an environmental educator, Forest Service ranger, and program analyst and researcher at the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC). In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, doing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

Prospective graduate students interested in learning more about research and experiences in the Rubenstein School may contact me.

Publications

  • Swanwick R., Read Q., Guinn S., Williamson M., Hondula K., Elmore A., Dasymetric Population Mapping Based on US Census Data and 30-m Gridded Estimates of Impervious Surface. DOI 10.1038/s41597-022-01603-z
  • Ordway E.M., Elmore A.J., Kolstoe S., Quinn J.E., Swanwick R., Cattau M., Taillie D., Guinn, S.M., Chadwick K.D., Atkins J.W., Blake R.E., Chapman M., Cobourn K., Goulden T., Helmus M.R., Hondula K., Hritz C., Jensen J., Julian J.P., Kuwayama Y., Lulla V., O'Leary D., Nelson D.R., Ocon J.P., Pau S., Pau S., Ponce-Campos G.E., Portillo-Quintero C., Pricope N.G., Rivero R.G., Schneider L., Steele M., Tulbure M.G., Williamson M.A., Wilson C., 2021. Leveraging the NEON Airborne Observation Platform for interdisciplinary socio-environmental research. Ecosphere. DOI 10.1002/ecs2.3640

Associations and Affiliations

  • Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NE CASC): Fellow
  • Landscape Exchange Network for Socio-Ecological Systems: President Graduate Student Association
Rachel Swanwick

Areas of Expertise and/or Research

Socio-environmental systems, forestry, qualitative studies

Advisors: Anthony D'Amato and Rachel Schattman

Education

  • B.S. Environmental Studies, Brandeis University 2015
  • B.S. International and Global Studies, Brandeis University 2015

Contact

Email:

rachel.swanwick@uvm.edu

Office Location:

303 Aiken Center