Karen D. Latuso Phone: 225-315-0669 ■ Address: 5325 Heatherstone Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 ■ Email: [email protected] Employment Graduate Student Assistant, Sept. 2011 – May 2014 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA -Research project general goal is to understand the processes that is causing a shift from herbaceous to woody vegetation, focusing on the role of sediments. The three specific objectives of this project were: 1. to use historical aerial imagery to detect historical changes in plant communities, focusing on timing and rates of expansion of woody vegetation.. 2. to use 137Cs in lakebed sediments to calculate rates of sedimentation 3. to use sediment physical and chemical traits to reveal sediment sources and nutrient status Photography Editor, Feb. 2008 – May 2013 The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, USA Staff Photographer, Asst. Photo Editor, Photo Editor, Jan. 2003 – Feb. 2008 The Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, AL, USA Staff Photographer, Jan. 2002 – Jan. 2003 The News-Star, Monroe, LA, USA Education M.S. Renewable Natural Resources, Watershed Science emphasis, Graduate Minor in Agronomy, Expected May 2014, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA B.S. Journalism, Photojournalism emphasis, outside concentration in General Science, May 2001 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA A.A. General Education, May 1997 Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA Relevant Coursework M.S., Renewable Natural Resources – Watershed Science Louisiana State University Dendrology, RNR 2001 Watershed Hydrology, RNR 4900 Floodplain Ecology, RNR 7029 Ecology and Management of Wetland Wildlife, RNR 4013 Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, GEOG 4997 Forest Photogrammetry, GIS and GPS, RNR 7029 Wetlands of the Rio Grande, RNR 7029 Wetlands of the Upper Midwest, RNR 7029 Research Problems in RNR, Wetlands of the Mekong Delta, RNR 8900 Introduction to Soil Science, AGRO 2051 Wetland Biogeochemistry, OCS 4165 (cross listed with AGRO 4165) Soil Physics, AGRO 4077 Soil Morphology and Classification, AGRO 4058 Soil Fertility and Management, AGRO 4052 Biogeochemistry of Wetland Soils, AGRO 7165 Statistical Techniques I & II, EXST 7005, EXST 7015 Research Methodology, RNR 7001 Skills           ERDAS Imagine 2010, 2011 ArcGIS 10.1 SAS 9.2, 9.3 Giddings Probe soil corers Delta Handheld XRF Analyzers Preparation and analysis for bulk density, gravimetric moisture content and particle size Acid digestion of soil samples in preparation for ICP analysis Collection and preparation of soil samples for 137Cs analysis Collection and preparation of soil samples for Total C, Total N analysis Received certification in boat and atv safety Independent Coursework and Training The 10th Wetland Ecology and Management Training Course in the Mekong River Basin, Vietnam, July-Aug. 2012 Success Labs Leadership Development Coaching Series participant, April 2009 - week-long management training course Zenger Miller Management Training graduate, 2005 - year-long management training course Publications Doerr, K., Keim, R.F., and S. Joshi. Establishment pattern of Water Elm at Catahoula Lake, LA., 17th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference Proceedings, Shreveport, LA, March 2013. Joshi, S., Doerr, K.., Keim, R.F. and S. King. Evaluation of Growth Rates and Establishment Patterns of Water Elm. Society of American Foresters National Convention, Spokane, Washington, October, 2012 Presentations Doerr, K., S. Joshi, R.F. Keim, and S. King, Growth Rates and Establishment Patterns of Water Elm and Baldcypress as Indicators of Climatic and Hydrologic Conditions at Catahoula Lake, LA. 17th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Shreveport, LA, March 2013. Doerr, K. Wetlands of the Mekong Delta; the 10th Training Course on Wetland Ecology and Management in the Mekong Basin. LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources Seminar Series, Baton Rouge, LA., Oct. 2012. Activities and Societies      Xi Sigma Pi – member since 2011 Gamma Sigma Delta – member since 2012 American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing – member since 2011 Soil Science Society of America – member since 2012 National Press Photographers Association – member since 1998 2