Brooke Osborne
About Brooke Osborne
Brooke Osborne is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey in Moab, Utah, where she has worked since 2019. Her research focuses on the impacts of global change on ecosystem dynamics and aims to enhance management practices to address these challenges.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Brooke Osborne has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2019. Based in Moab, Utah, she conducts research focused on the impacts of global change on ecosystem dynamics. Her work aims to enhance management practices that can mitigate the adverse effects of these changes on ecosystems.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Osborne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Toxicology, Spanish, and International Studies from Penn State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Ecology from Colorado State University, completed between 2009 and 2012. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology from Brown University, where she studied from 2014 to 2019.
Research Focus
Osborne's research primarily investigates the drivers of carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. She aims to understand how these processes are influenced by global change, contributing to the broader field of ecological management and sustainability.
Background
Brooke Osborne's academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, where she developed a strong foundation in environmental science and ecology. Her interdisciplinary studies have equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her current research at USGS.