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Geography, Anthropology, & Tourism
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Geography
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Education

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Geography
Texas State University
2022

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MS
Geoscience
Fort Hays State University
2018

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BA
Geography
Southern Connecticut State University
2016
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Introduction to Climate Change

Climatology

Issues in Environmental Protection

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