Dr. J. Derek Scasta

Ecosystem Science and Management

Education and Certifications

• Ph.D.   Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University (8/2014)
  Dissertation: Implications of pyric-herbivory on Central North American grassland ecology, management and production
  Advisor: Dr. Dave Engle

• M.S.    Crop Science, Texas Tech University (12/2008)
  Thesis: Screening of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) cultivars for salt tolerance in west Texas
  Co-Advisors: Dr. Calvin Trostle and Dr. Mike Foster

• B.S.     Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University (5/2004)
  Option: Watershed management

• Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM), Society for Range Management (2011 – Present) #CP11-002