Josephine-Mary Sam smiles after receiving her doctorate. At left is
 Associate Professor Susan Todd. UAF photo by J.R. Ancheta

At Sunday’s UAF graduation, students of the School of
Natural Resources and Extension received seven bachelor’s degrees, eight
master’s degrees and five doctorates.

John Duffy, Miho Morimoto and Josephine-Mary Sam received Ph.D.s in Natural Resources and Sustainability. Benjamin Gaglioti and Archana
Bali were awarded doctorates in Interdisciplinary Studies. Bali was awarded her
degree posthumously and it was received by her mother during the ceremony.
From left are new graduates MacKenzie Stamey, Kirsten Williams and
Christin Anderson with Professor Dave Valentine

John Duffy’s dissertation is titled, “What Variables Foster
the Adoption and Implementation of Sustainable Practices by Local Governments”
and Josephine-Mary Sam’s dissertation is “What Community Characteristics Lead
to the Successful Outcome of Rural Water Projects?” Their major professor was Associate
Professor Susan Todd.

Miho Morimoto’s dissertation is titled, “Past, Current and Future Forest Harvest and Regeneration Management in
Interior Alaska Boreal Forest: Adaptation Under Rapid Climate Change.” Her major advisor was Emeritus Professor
Glenn Juday. Bali’s dissertation is titled “The Study of Human-Caribou Systems
in the Face of Change: Using Multiple Disciplinary Lenses.” Her major professor
was Professor Gary Kofinas.
Other degree recipients included:

Miho Morimoto poses with Professor Glenn Juday after receiving
 her doctorate. UAF photo by J.R. Ancheta

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management
Jared Conrad
Brent Culleton
Brandy Flores
Katherine Mihalczo
Elle Robbe
Michael Sybert
Kirsten Williams
  
Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
Andrew Allaby
Christin Anderson
Gabriela Halas
Brooke McDavid

Eric Schacht, Natural Resources Management and Geography
Emily Sousa
William Wilkins II
Melissa Woodgate
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