lakehead u forestry 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 compete in international competition

(thunder bay - september 28) some of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's top forestry 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will be showing their stuff at an international competition next week.

a team of six 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will be in a battle of wits against other north american forestry schools in game-show style competition called the "quiz bowl." this competition will cover over 20 forestry-related topics including geographic information systems; wildlife and fish ecology; urban and community forestry; and philosophy and history of forestry.

"the quiz bowl covers an immense amount of information, but i feel confident that our team will do well," says jason dampier, team co-coach and coordinator and graduate student in the faculty of forestry and the forest environment. "this will be a fantastic opportunity for all the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 involved to have the chance to test their knowledge in a competitive setting."

the competition is part of the canadian institute of forestry's annual general meeting and convention from october 2-6 in edmonton. this year the meeting is a joint endeavour with the united states society of american foresters. this meeting will represent more than 20,000 forest practitioners in canada and the united states.

endre marci is working with jason as the team's co-coach and coordinator. he says that taking part in the conference will give 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 a chance to mingle with other forestry 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 as well as possible future employers.

"this is a prime chance to meet people who can have a major influence on our future," he says. "we will have the opportunity to speak with professional foresters - people already working in the industry - and learn what they are looking for in employees."

the team is being sponsored by the canadian institute of forestry (national office), 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 faculty of forestry and the forest environment, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 forestry association, and the canadian institute of forestry (northwestern ontario section).

members of the media are welcome to interview any of the participants prior to the event. please call marla tomlinson at 343-8177 to set up the interviews.

team bios

jason dampier, team coordinator and co-coach
jason holds a bachelors degree in natural science from lakehead and a master's degree in environmental education from southern connecticut state university. in 2003, jason, his wife and their cats moved back to thunder bay so jason could pursue a second master's in forestry. in his spare time, jason volunteers at his church's youth ministry.

endre marci, team coordinator and co-coach
endre hold's a bachelor's degree in forestry from transilvania university in his native country romania. after his undergraduate degree, endre completed post-graduate study for a year in silviculture sciences also at transilvania. while in romania, endre was a volunteer for 3 years for one of romania's national parks. endre is presently pursuing a master's degree in forestry and is fluent in four languages.

terry honsberger, captain and team member
terry is a third-year hbscf student who came to the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 forestry program after working for the department of fisheries and oceans. prior to working for the federal government terry graduated from the three year fish and wildlife program at sir sandford fleming college. terry is lovingly supported and encouraged by his wife emma and his son oliver. it is also rumoured that he plays a mean banjo.

stephen hart, team member
stephen hart is doing a master's degree in forestry at lakehead. he comes to lakehead after completing a bachelor's degree in plant science from trent university. stephen is a pretty good cross-country skier. he is nationally ranked and is a member of the world university games. when stephen is not working on his thesis, he will be training and competing with lakehead's varsity cross-country ski team.

martin legault, team member
martin legault is a fourth-year hbscf student and an all-around nice guy. martin has international forestry experience representing finland at the xii world forestry congress in québec city in 2003. upon graduation he plans to expand his business savvy by pursuing an mba at an international university. vive le quebec!

shuva h. gautam, team member
shuva is a third year hbscf student who came to the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 forestry program from nepal. his international perspective and good humour is an asset to the team. shuva also participates in extracurricular student-led activities, such as the 2004 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 forestry symposium committee.

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contact: marla tomlinson, office of communications, 807-343-8177