Wesley Rancher

Biogeographer, Data Scientist

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Hey there, I’m Wes!

I’m a master’s student at the University of Oregon, where I use spatial data science to tackle questions about climate change and forest ecology. For example, my thesis focuses on mapping and modeling above-ground carbon density in Interior Alaska with Landsat imagery, random forests, and a forest simulation model.

On this site, you’ll find:

  • Reproducible code examples for manipulating spatial data.

  • Some teaching material I’ve co-developed to help students apply remote sensing concepts.

  • Maps, posters, and links to publications.

Education

M.S. in Geography (in progress) University of Oregon | Eugene, OR

B.A. in Environmental Studies, Geography, and Philosophy Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH