Aryn Musgrave
GIS Manager
Research Interests
- Geographic Information Science
- Community Engagement in Biodiversity Conservation
- Biogeography
- Ethnobotany
Personal Statement
As part of the Research, Conservation, and Collections team, I manage the enterprise geographic information system and oversee mapping of the plants in Desert Botanical Garden’s living collection. In addition to mapping our living collection, I also support the department by collaborating on research projects and providing maps and spatial analysis for publications. I work closely with volunteers and staff, training them to use GPS surveying equipment and LiDAR technology to collect accurate data for our database. Conservation is my passion and I love working for an organization that prioritizes finding solutions to protect and preserve the environment.
Selected Publications
Smith, A. T., Johnston, C. H., Alves, P. C., & Hackländer, K. (Eds.). (2018). Lagomorphs: pikas, rabbits, and hares of the world. JHU Press.
Smith, A. T., Wilson, M. C., & Hogan, B. W. (2019). Functional‐trait ecology of the plateau pika Ochotona curzoniae in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau ecosystem. Integrative Zoology, 14(1), 87-103.
