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| • Student Researcher (June, 2008 – December, 2008) |
Department of Forestry, Human Dimension Research Unit, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Website: http://humandimensions.siuc.edu/
My primary duties are to help my supervisor in research data collection, analysis and information dissemination. At present I am preparing a manuscript for publication in an academic journal.
Supervisor: Dr. Mae A. Davenport, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, SIUC, email: mdaven@umn.edu |
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| • Graduate Research Assistant (August, 2006 – May, 2008) |
Department of Forestry, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois
Website: http://humandimensions.siuc.edu/
My primary duties are to conduct research under the guidance of my supervisor. I have developed social science survey instruments for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data, analyzed these data, and disseminated research findings in professional presentations and publications.
My MS thesis focuses on understanding how stakeholders’ perceptions’ affect collaborative natural resource management efforts. I completed a study of the Leasehold Forestry and Livestock Program in Nepal. One of the objectives of this study was to understand the program’s contribution in poverty reduction and resource regeneration.
I also conducted another study of community based advocacy organizations associated with parks in Midwest region of the United States. This study looked at the roles, opportunities and challenges in public land management.
Academic advisor: Dr. Mae A. Davenport, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, SIUC, email: mdaven@umn.edu |
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| • Reporter (December, 2003 - June, 2006) |
The Himalayan Times, Kathmandu, Nepal
Website: www.thehimalayantimes.com
I attended seminars, workshops and conferences for news reporting. I wrote reviews of environmental programs. I conducted interviews with entrepreneurs, policy makers and economists and have published more than five dozen by-line articles and news stories.
Supervisor: Govind Mishra, Deputy Business Editor, India and Global Affairs, email: kchalise@thehimalayantimes.com |
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| • Environment Officer (April, 2001 – November, 2003) |
R Komal Construction Company, Bhaktapur, Nepal
My primary duties include conducting Environmental Impact Assessments, writing technical environmental reports and reviewing environmental laws, policies and regulations to ensure that company’s project meet all the national environmental requirements.
Supervisor: Ravi Dhungel, Senior Consultant, R Komal Construction Company, email: ravi_dhungel@hotmail.com |
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| • Instructor (February. 2002 – November, 2003) |
Nepal Polytechnic Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
I gave lectures on “Engineering Estimating and Costing” and “Engineering, Environment and Society” |
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