Julia E. Oshields
Technology Transfer Specialist
1577 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806-9561
Phone: 828-667-5261 x104Asheville, NC 28806-9561
Fax: 828-667-9097
julia.oshields@usda.gov
Current Research
Perform technology transfer duties associated with promoting the science that is created by our team of scientists and distributing the results to consumers through a variety of media.
Research Interests
Professional tours and adult and children education
Education
- Master Of Forest Resources in Forestry, 2005
- Clemson University
- B.A. in Environmental Studies, 1989
- Warren Wilson College
- A.S. in Computer & Business Administration, 1986
- Community College of Allegheny County
Professional Experience
- Technology Transfer Specialist, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station - Bent Creek Experimental Forest
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2002—Current
Responsible for the Science Delivery Program at Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Asheville, NC.
- Forestry Technician, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Bent Creek Experimental Forest
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1991—2002
- Wilderness Ranger, USDA Forest Service, Pisgah Ranger Station, Pisgah Forest, NC
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1990—1991
Awards and Recognition
- Certificate of Appreciation for Presentations on the Cherokee Reservation, 2011
- Conducted forest education classes for children on the Cherokee reservation, NC.
- Station Director's Award, 2007
- Research Technical and Professional Support Award
Publications
- Kirschman, Julia E. 2018. Proceedings of the 19th biennial southern silvicultural research conference.
- Kirschman, Julia. 2014. Technology transfer: taking science from the books to the ground at Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
Research Highlights
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