Her research interests include trace gas exchange, wetlands, boreal ecosystems, and global change. Specializing in remote sensing and GIS, she has led several research programs sponsored by NASA. Presently, as a member of the Radarsat Science Team, ERS 1/2 Science Team, Alaska SAR Facility Advisory Group and numerous other NASA and NSF committees, her current research (three funded projects) involves the development of a circumpolar wetlands map. She received her Ph.D. in Geosciences from Oregon State University, with undergraduate degrees in Geography (minor in asian studies). Her research program supports several staff and graduate students utilizing the Spatial Analysis Laboratory.