Credentials:

Ph.D., Oregon State University, Forest Resources

M.A., Duke University, Cultural Anthropology

Biography:

Troy is a Professor in the Forest Ecosystems & Society Department, where she specializes in the human dimensions of natural resources issues. She leads the BS program in Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership and teaches graduate courses in Posing Researchable Questions and Effective Communication and Presentation Skills for Scientists. Additionally, she directed the BS in Natural Resources and the Master of Natural Resources programs. Troy was a member of the Baccalaureate Core Reform Committee and the committee that developed the learning outcomes for the Seeking Solutions category in OSU's Core Education curriculum. She is currently serving as a Faculty Fellow with the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Troy was formerly the Department Head of Conservation Social Sciences at the University of Idaho and served as the Head of Forest Ecosystems & Society for eight years. She has received awards for Graduate Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Efforts, and Student Learning and Success, as well as the US Forest Service Chief's Award for Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Research.

Troy's areas of expertise:

• Interdisciplinary environmental sciences

• Communication theory

• Science communication

• Outdoor recreation planning and management