Dawn Childs
I serve as an information specialist to ensure that accurate and relevant information is available. I work with USGS scientists located at 44 university campuses in 41 states. I take pleasure in developing visually engaging and interactive stories.
Education and Certifications
Master of Arts in Natural Resources from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Affairs and Planning from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Affiliations and Memberships*
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Boone and Crockett Club
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
The Wildlife Society
Science and Products
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U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016–2017 Research Abstracts U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016–2017 Research Abstracts
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has several strategic goals that focus its efforts on serving the American people. The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area has responsibility for the following objectives under the strategic goal of “Science to Manage and Sustain Resources for Thriving Economies and Healthy Ecosystems”:Understand, model, and predict change in natural systemsConserve and protect...
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units - A model partnership program Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units - A model partnership program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) program is a unique model of cooperative partnership among the USGS, other U.S. Department of the Interior and Federal agencies, universities, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the Wildlife Management Institute. These partnerships are maintained as one of the USGS’s strongest links to Federal and...
Authors
Donald E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review postcard Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review postcard
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 Year in Review postcard This postcard provides details about the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) Program—2016 Year in Review, Circular 1424. This Circular provides information relating to fish and wildlife science, students, staffing, vacancies, research funding, outreach and training, science themes, background...
Authors
John F. Organ, John D. Thompson, Don E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review
Summary The Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) Program had a productive year in 2016. Despite vacancies in our scientist ranks exceeding 20 percent, our research, training, and teaching portfolio was full and we graduated 93 students and published 398 manuscripts primarily focused on addressing the real conservation challenges of our cooperators. As I’ve stated before...
Authors
John F. Organ, John D. Thompson, Donald E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2015 Year In Review Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2015 Year In Review
Summary The Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CRU) Program had its 80th anniversary in 2015. We did not have a party, but those of us who work directly for the Unit program on a daily basis celebrate the privilege we feel in being part of one of the greatest conservation institutions in history. Our mission is our hallmark: meeting the actionable science needs of our...
Authors
John F. Organ, John Thompson, Don E. Dennerline, Dawn Childs
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 17
U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016–2017 Research Abstracts U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016–2017 Research Abstracts
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has several strategic goals that focus its efforts on serving the American people. The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area has responsibility for the following objectives under the strategic goal of “Science to Manage and Sustain Resources for Thriving Economies and Healthy Ecosystems”:Understand, model, and predict change in natural systemsConserve and protect...
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units - A model partnership program Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units - A model partnership program
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) program is a unique model of cooperative partnership among the USGS, other U.S. Department of the Interior and Federal agencies, universities, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the Wildlife Management Institute. These partnerships are maintained as one of the USGS’s strongest links to Federal and...
Authors
Donald E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review postcard Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review postcard
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 Year in Review postcard This postcard provides details about the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) Program—2016 Year in Review, Circular 1424. This Circular provides information relating to fish and wildlife science, students, staffing, vacancies, research funding, outreach and training, science themes, background...
Authors
John F. Organ, John D. Thompson, Don E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2016 year in review
Summary The Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (CRU) Program had a productive year in 2016. Despite vacancies in our scientist ranks exceeding 20 percent, our research, training, and teaching portfolio was full and we graduated 93 students and published 398 manuscripts primarily focused on addressing the real conservation challenges of our cooperators. As I’ve stated before...
Authors
John F. Organ, John D. Thompson, Donald E. Dennerline, Dawn E. Childs
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2015 Year In Review Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program—2015 Year In Review
Summary The Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CRU) Program had its 80th anniversary in 2015. We did not have a party, but those of us who work directly for the Unit program on a daily basis celebrate the privilege we feel in being part of one of the greatest conservation institutions in history. Our mission is our hallmark: meeting the actionable science needs of our...
Authors
John F. Organ, John Thompson, Don E. Dennerline, Dawn Childs
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government