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Rachel  Jones

Dean, School of Science and Physical Education and Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Biology

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Education

Degree   Institution Year
PhD   University of Wyoming 2014
MS   University of Wyoming 2010
BA   Arizona State 2006

Biography

Rachel Jones is the Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Biology in the Division of Science and Physical Education. 

Dr. Jones joined USAO as an Assistant Professor of Biology in August 2014. She received her B.A. in Anthropology from Arizona State University and both her M.S. (Botany) and Ph.D. (Ecology) from the University of Wyoming.

Her research is focused in southern U.S. paleoecology. She utilizes paleoecological research techniques in conjunction with anthropological data to answer questions concerning the Native American role in the development of certain ecosystems. Dr. Jones has also conducted paleoecological research concerned with investigating vegetation change in the southern Ozarks of Missouri since the last glacial maximum.

Additionally, she has been an environmental consultant for nearly a decade working in Wyoming with the energy industry to assess vegetation reclamation efforts.

In Rachel's spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking or botanizing.

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