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Tyler Mitchell, Postdoc (2025-2026)

Tyler's research focused on forest landscape modeling in the Central Rocky Mountain region with a particular emphasis on wildfire. Tyler's PhD work focused on modeling southeastern US pine species radial growth responses to particular types and intensities of precipitation, and he previously worked for ESRI supporting ArcGIS Online. Tyler holds a PhD in Geography and a MA in Applied Geography from UNC Greensboro and a BS in Environmental Science from the University of West Florida. 

Tyler is currently an Assistant Professor at James Madison University

Maddy Stone, MS (2026)

Maddy's research aims to improve post fire mortality modeling to better represent the natural variation in post-fire mortality seen in complex ecosystems. Specifically, the new models will include density dependent conditions of drought, competition, and compound disturbances with host-specific pests. Her research and updated post-fire mortality models will aid land managers in making effective treatment plans to help mitigate the risk of stand replacing fires in the face of decreasing fire return intervals. With these improved models, landowners and managers can develop robust management plans that account for a wider range of conditions that are expected to be seen as climate change continues. Maddy holds a BS in Environmental Science and Resource Management with Honors from the University of Washington.