Tyler Lynn

He/him

Institution while in the program:University of Georgia

Study area: Geography

Graduate Degree: Ph.D.

Bio: 

Tyler is a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia. At UGA, he has worked with other researchers to study disturbances in salt marshes as a part of ongoing research at the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems-Long Term Ecological Research site. Tyler has also been involved with GIS and remote sensing groups at the local and state level in Georgia and enjoys using geospatial technology as a tool for answering ecological questions.

Main lessons/takeaways from the ASI fellowship:

“The importance of gathering information and knowledge from all stakeholders is crucial for developing strategies and techniques for mitigating coastal hazards. In addition, having an interdisciplinary team was really beneficial for tackling these issues from different perspectives.”