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2024
The hikers collecting data in extreme environments that scientists can’t reach – BBC Future – November 14th, 2024
Clinton Global Initiative: Millions of Little Bits- Hope is a Verb Podcast – October 9, 2024
Unlocking California’s biodiversity: a community-driven conservation initiative – Sierra Sun – October 1, 2024
Reviving rural lands: The essential contribution of volunteers in forest recovery – AG Daily – September 2, 2024
Deep Sea Mining, ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Diplomatic Leadership – Forbes Magazine – August 2, 2024
Adventure Scientists launches reforestation initiative: a call to outdoor enthusiasts – Sierra Sun, July 26, 2024
Free training, breakfast, beer on tap for citizen-science seed survey – Missoulian, July 15, 2024
Investigators use tree DNA to solve stolen trees case in Mark Twain National Forest – KY3, June 4, 2024
The fight over minerals for green energy — and a better way forward – Saleem Ali – TED TALK, May 2024
Collecting Critical Field Data for Conservation with Adventure Scientists – Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast, May 30, 2024
West Plains Man Sentenced for Illegally Harvesting Trees in National Forest – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri – April 23, 2024
From Adventuring, to finding Purpose, to making a big Impact. Gregg Treinish: Adventure Scientists – The Answers Are Out There Podcast – April 23, 2024
Editorial: Hard time for hard wood – The Joplin Globe, MO – April 19, 2024
This explorer and conservationist is training citizen scientists to save the planet – Collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum – April 18, 2024
DNA science cracked case of stolen walnut trees on Mark Twain National Forest – United States Forest Service – April, 17, 2024
The Genetic Roots of Antibiotic Resistance – NPR’s Science Friday Podcast – March 8, 2024
Pakistan Embraces Science Diplomacy for Regional Growth, Hosts Keynote on South Asian Opportunities – BNN – March 1, 2024
Global survey of gut microbes uncovers 18 new bacterial species and clues to antibiotic resistance – Broad Institute – February 29, 2024
This explorer and conservationist is training citizen scientists to save the planet – World Economic Forum – February 27, 2024
Josephine Roberts is named one of Northern Michigan’s North Star Women – Traverse Magazine – February 19, 2024
Pakistan’s Election: An Ecological Awakening? – Forbes Magazine – February 9, 2024
NPR names tech executive Katherine Maher to lead in turbulent era – National Public Radio – January 24, 2024
2023
2022
2021
Montana Cyclists Are Helping Make the State’s Roads Safer for Wildlife and People – Western Confluence – September 27, 2021
Bo Parfet, Adventure Scientists Launch Timber Tracking Project – Cascade Business News – September 16, 2021
Ever Wanted to Volunteer for a Scientific Expedition? Here’s How – National Geographic – August 25, 2021
Tree DNA Convicts a Poacher for the First Time in Federal Court – Freethink – August 17, 2021
Tree DNA Used to ID Illegal Timbering – Republican Herald – August 6, 2021 (paywalled, screenshot here)
Naturespeak: Yellow Cedars in Whistler – Pique NewsMagazine – May 23, 2021
Why Planting Wildflowers Makes a Difference – National Geographic – April 27, 2021
Blog Post: Kalmiopsis Trip Report: Exploring Chrome Creek – Northwest Rafting Co. – April 25, 2021
Western Butterfly Populations Are Plummeting Thanks to Climate Change – Discover – April 19, 2021
450 Butterfly Species Rapidly Declining Due to Warmer Autumns in the Western U.S. – National Geographic – March 4, 2021
Dramatic Decline in Western Butterfly Populations Linked to Fall Warming – University of Arizona News – March 4, 2021
Citizen Scientists are Filling Research Gaps Created by the Pandemic – The Conversation – February 3, 2021
Tourism Desperately Wants to Return to Normal But that Would Be a Disaster – The Conversation – February 18, 2021
This Montana Group Has Adventurers Working for Scientists – Bitterroot Magazine, January 10, 2021
2020
How We Can Prioritize Sustainability in Rebuilding Tourism – World Economic Forum – November 12, 2020
Bo Parfet: Adventure Scientists–Enhancing Environmental Impact One Discovery at a Time – Science Times – September 16, 2020
Riding for Science – Bozeman Magazine – September 1, 2020
Painting the Prairie – Patagonia – August 10, 2020
The Mystery of the Missing Martens – Sierra Magazine – August 10, 2020
Microplastics Are Literally Raining on Our National Parks and Wilderness Areas – Audubon – June 17, 2020
This Man is Helping Explorers Carry Out Research at the Ends of the Earth – EcoWatch – March 12, 2020
Meet our Young Global Leaders for 2020 – World Economic Forum – March 11, 2020
Citizen Scientists Track How Plastic Pollution Impacts Birds – Yes! Solutions Journalism – January 28, 2020
This Montana Group Has Adventurers Working for Scientists – Bitterroot Magazine – January 10, 2020
2019
How Cyclists are Helping Montana’s Roadkill Research – Montana Public Radio – October 16, 2019
In Search of Roadkill – Bitterroot Star – October 9, 2019
Ride for Roadkill – KBZK Montana News – September 24, 2019
Local Nonprofit Looking for Volunteers for Wildlife Project – Bozeman Daily Chronicle – September 22, 2019
Study Finds Plastic Pollution in Nearly All Western Montana Waters – Missoula Current – July 15, 2019
Meet the New Outdoor All-Stars – Outside – June 17, 2019
Scientists Build Lumber Library to Identify Poached Wood – PBS Earth Focus – May 10, 2019
Thru-Hiking? Consider Volunteering with Adventure Scientists – The Trek – March 24, 2019
Four Fearless Female Travelers to Inspire your 2019 Adventures – Elle – March 22, 2019
Ban the Bag – Mount Desert Islander – January 11, 2019
2018
Mountain Outlaw – December 21, 2018
Cool Science Radio – September 27, 2018
Times Colonist – September 23, 2018
Colorado Public Radio – September 18, 2018
High Country News – September 10, 2018
Earth.com – August 3, 2018
Technology Networks – July 31, 2018
National Geographic – July 26, 2018
Canadian Geographic – July 20, 2018
Ever Widening Circles – July 10, 2018
The New York Times – June 22, 2018
Fast Company – June 18, 2018
Bare Essentials Journal – June 2018
CBC News – June 5, 2018
Aspen Public Radio – May 22, 2018
University of Arizona – May 4, 2018
College of the Atlantic – April 25, 2018
Grist 50 – March 2018
Explore Big Sky – February 7, 2018
Boulder Weekly – February 1, 2018
Portland Press Herald – January 28, 2018
Newsmax – January 15, 2018
2017
Forbes – November 2, 2017
Bozeman Daily Chronicle – September 28, 2017
NBC Montana – September 19, 2017
Al Jazeera – September 7, 2017
Hindustan Times – September 6, 2017
PBS Newshour – August 30,2017
DW.com – June 8, 2017
Saving Land Magazine – Summer 2017
Men’s Journal – May 23, 2017
Ocean Conservancy – May 12, 2016
Voices of America – April 16, 2017
Yahoo.com – March 26, 2017
Outside Bozeman – Spring 2017
The Telegraph – March 8, 2017
NPR – February 6, 2017
Canoe & Kayak – January 10, 2017
2016
Time Warner Cable News – December 19, 2016
Forbes – November 17, 2016
Portland Press Herald – November 3, 2016
The Washington Post – October 30, 2016
Jackson Hole News & Guide – September 28, 2016
USDA Blog – August 19, 2016
The Buffalo News – August 14, 2016
High Country News – June 27, 2016
The Guardian – June 20, 2016
Public Lands Alliance – May 17, 2016
Ashland Daily Press – May 3, 2016
Bard Eco Reader – March 25, 2016
National Parks Traveler – March 16, 2016
2015
Plastic Free Times – November 13, 2015
The Anaconda Leader – November 13, 2015
Outside Online – November 3, 2015
The Inertia – October 13, 2015
NPR – September 20, 2015
Monterey County Now – September 3, 2015
Winona Daily News – August 13, 2015
National Geographic Adventure – August 11, 2015
Boise State Public Radio – August 6, 2015
Outside Magazine – July 30, 2015
Al Jazeera America – June 23, 2015
Chicago Ideas – June 22, 2015
Canadian Broadcasting News: Compass – June 2, 2015
Maine Island Trail Association – Summer 2015
Mountain Outlaw – Summer 2015
Sierra Club Magazine – May/June 2015
Salt Lake City Weekly – April 22, 2015
Men’s Journal – April 2015
Backcountry Magazine – February 24, 2015
National Geographic Traveler – January 5, 2015
SAGE Magazine – 2015 Issue
2014
Seattle Backpackers Magazine – December 7, 2014
Climate Reality – Oct 31, 2014
The Guardian – October 27, 2014
Teton Gravity Research – October 13, 2014
La Provincia – October 4, 2014
Explore Big Sky – October 3, 2014
The Nature Conservancy – Cool Green Science Blog – October 2014
Clif Bar TV – October 2014
Montana Quarterly – Fall 2014
Ocean Conservation – September 2014
Ocean Surf Report – August 2014
Times Union – July 2, 2014
National Geographic – The Innovators Project – July 2014
Your National Forests – Summer 2014
Outdoor USA Magazine – May 2014
Trebel Cone TC Blog – May 2014
Skagit Valley Herald – May 2014
The Nature Conservancy – Cool Green Science Blog – April 2014
Men’s Journal – April 2014
Explore Big Sky – April 2014
Phillips County News – February 12, 2014
Kitsap Sun – February 12, 2014
Kitsap Sun – February 9, 2014
Tennessean – February 2014
Shifting Ice Changing Tides – February 2014
Castine Patriot – January 23, 2014
National Geographic Magazine – January 2014
MRI Mountain Meridian – 2014
2013
Perpetual Weekend – December 2013
Mountain Life Annual – December 18, 2013
High Country News – October 25, 2013
Ensia – October 24, 2013
National Geographic Adventure – October 8, 2013
Backpacker Magazine – October 2013
Outside Television – September 10, 2013
Elevation Outdoors – September 3, 2013
Surfer’s Path Magazine – September 2013
Bozeman Daily Chronicle (MoveShake Story) – August 19, 2013
Outside Online – August 6, 2013
Bare Essentials Magazine – July/August 2013
National Geographic – June 28, 2013
womensmovement.com – June 26, 2013
National Geographic – June 21, 2013
Blue Water Sailing Magazine – June 2013
Wilton-Villager – May 22, 2013
BioScience Magazine – May 2013
Pacific Crest Trail Communicator – Spring 2013
Explore Big Sky (Ring of Darhad Expedition) – March 26, 2013
Outside Online – March 21, 2013
Explore Big Sky (New Diatom Species) – March 19, 2013
Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Ring of Darhad Expedition) – March 18, 2013
National Public Radio – January 21, 2013
2012
The Outside Blog – November 19, 2012
Popular Science – November 8, 2012
Adventure Journal – September 13, 2012
Billings Gazette – September 13, 2012
Billings Gazette – September 13, 2012
The Monologue – September 7, 2012
Wall Street Journal – July 15, 2012
Big Sky Weekly – June 18, 2012
The Coloradan Magazine – June 5, 2012
Huffington Post – May 18, 2012
United Press International – May 18, 2012
Canoe & Kayak Magazine – May 14, 2012
Mother Nature Network – May 10, 2012
Wired Magazine Online – May 8, 2012
New Scientist Magazine – April 19, 2012
High Country News – April 5, 2012
New York Times – March 12, 2012
Outside Magazine Online – February 17, 2012
Audubon Magazine – January/February 2012
Bozeman Daily Chronicle – January 9, 2012
Christian Science Monitor – January 2 & 9, 2012
2011
Outside Magazine – November 2011
Outside Online – September 6, 2012
Rock and Ice – August 12, 2011
Explore Big Sky – July 28, 2011
Student Operated Press – July 26, 2011
Notes from Sea Level – July 12, 2011
Student Operated Press – July 8, 2011
New York Times – July 7, 2011
Big Sky Weekly – July 1, 2011
Student Operated Press – June 19, 2011
Science Magazine – June 16, 2011
Speak Up For Blue – June 14, 2011
Globe and Mail – May 27, 2011
Wavesport Blog – May 26, 2011
Science Magazine – May 18, 2011
Mikael Strandberg – May 9, 2011
The Adventure Blog – May 6, 2011