I am an ecosystem and watershed scientist primarily interested in improving how we use data and models to make better environmental decisions. I hope to accomplish this goal by building inclusive and welcoming teams and approaches that democratize complex datasets and toolchains.

Kristen is a data analyst for the lab, driven by a passion for applying models to understand the mysteries of groundwater and surface water resources. Their background lies in hydrogeology, specializing in groundwater modeling to investigate recharge, groundwater-surface water interactions, and environmental remediation. Beyond technical expertise, Kristen is dedicated to improving science communication and fostering equity and inclusion within scientific communities.

B is a self-proclaimed data geek with a background in limnology, watershed science, and remote sensing. Before landing in the ROSSyndicate, B worked with Kathleen Weathers at the Cary Institute and Holly Ewing at Bates College wrangling and analyzing data for multiple aquatic systems in the northeast. They are interested in designing tools that increase access and understanding of remote sensing data to researchers as well as leveraging remote sensing data towards a greater understanding of aquatic environments.

Matt is a lead data scientist with the ROSSyndicate. He oversees projects integrating open science techniques with large, open water quality and remote sensing datasets. He also specializes in using workflow management techniques to build reproducible workflows in R. Previously, Matt built tools for decision support in integrated pest management and worked on projects spanning the fields of limnology, ecology, entomology, and agriculture.

Katie is the lab’s manager and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Watershed Science. Katie assists the lab on all sorts of projects, though a common thread within them is the munging and harmonizing of large datasets. Katie also co-teaches an environmental data science course (ESS 523a) that equips students with coding skills to make their research more efficient and less stressful.

Nick is a PhD student studying how applying data science to long-term monitoring data can yield new insights on the global carbon cycle. His research interests include hydrology, water chemistry, and biogeochemistry. Prior to joining the ROSSyndicate, Nick worked on stream-gaging for the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center and as a technician for the Center for Limnology at UW - Madison.

I began my professional journey by serving six years in the United States Marine Corps, finishing my service at the Presidential Helicopter Detachment (HMX-1). Since then, I have shifted my professional goals to academic endeavors, where I began to study interdisciplinary water resources, covering topics such as ecology, burn recovery, and water quality monitoring as an undergrad at CSU. I have now finished my tenure as a Marshall Scholar in the UK, where I focused on understanding macro-scale water quality monitoring using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning. I plan to continue this work at CSU for my Ph.D. and work with the Colorado Water Center, helping people from underrepresented backgrounds get involved in water resource issues in our state.

Sam is the Field Coordinator for the ROSSyndicate. He is currently managing a study of the water quality effects of the 2020 Cameron Peak Wildfire, focusing on impacts to high elevation reservoirs. Sam’s research interests include disturbance hydrology, water quality, disturbance adaptation and open access water quality data. Before starting at the ROSSyndicate, Sam worked on Dr. Stephanie Kampf’s Cameron Peak Fire hydrology study, comparing burned and unburned watersheds with a focus on snowpack impacts.

I am an Environmental Data Analyst at the ROSSyndicate helping on a number of projects. I am excited to leverage different data science techniques to make environmental management decisions.

Anika is the Communications and Development Manager for the Ross Lab. She is highly organized, deeply creative, and an absolute goofball. Before joining the lab, she applied her expertise in the non-profit, small business, and cultural sectors. In addition to being a communications professional, Anika is also a touring musician and interdisciplinary artist.