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Yvette Gibson serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, pioneering the first online Rangeland Science degree in the United States. Her work extends to teaching for the Native American Rangeland Training Initiative and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), focusing on innovative approaches to field-based science education across diverse ecosystems.
Her educational background includes:
- B.S. in Natural Resources (earned online at OSU as a non-traditional student)
- M.S. in Rangeland Ecology and Management
Dr. Gibson's expertise spans rangeland ecology, restoration, and sustainable management practices through courses like RNG341 Rangeland Ecology & Management and RNG421 Wildland Restoration. She addresses critical topics including disturbance ecology, desert watershed dynamics, and livestock-ecosystem service integration across U.S. and international rangelands, emphasizing applied solutions for fire, invasive species, and climate challenges.
Her 2021 publication in Applied Vegetation Science exemplifies her research focus on long-term vegetation responses to management interventions, revealing climate-mediated shifts in bunchgrass dominance following grazing cessation in protected areas.
Recognition includes multiple teaching, service, and innovation awards and grants. Key professional affiliations:
- Society of Range Management
- Rangeland Science Education Council
- Rangeland Partnership
- Native American Rangeland Training Initiative
