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Chuck Bargeron is a Senior Public Service Associate and Researcher at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He directs the Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health, focusing on invasive species management, information technology, and early detection systems like EDDMapS. His work includes developing Bugwood Images and over 100 smartphone apps for ecological monitoring.
Education:
- Associate of Science in Computer Science, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Georgia Southern University
- Master of Science in Computer Science, Georgia Southwestern State University
Research Interests: Invasive species informatics, spatial data analysis, citizen science integration, and technology-driven solutions for ecosystem health. He emphasizes tools like EDDMapS, which aggregates over 8 million invasive species records from 40,000 contributors.
Grants & Funding: Secured over $4.2M in grants since 2010 for projects like EDDMapS and smartphone app development.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Outreach Faculty Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, collaborating with federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service and National Park Service.
