DBG’s first PhD student

Michelle Ohrtman doing field research

Michelle Ohrtman doing field research

Join me in congratulating Michelle Ohrtman who has recently successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on the subject of invasive tamarisk trees at the University of Denver (DU).  Michelle is now the fourth graduate student officially affiliated with DBG to finish her degree since the two institutions became partners 6 years ago (the other three earned Master’s degrees).  Much of this research has focused on restoration of river ecosystems in the West and was funded by the Bureau of Reclamation.  
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