About Me Hello, and welcome to my web site. I'm a grad student at the University of Washington's School of Forest Resources, and a TA for the U.W. Biology Department. Click the headings below for more information.   Research & Education I'm currently a graduate student enrolled in the University of Washington's School of Forest Resources, specifically working towards a Masters of Science in Ecological Restoration through the Center for Urban Horticulture. My thesis research involves the flooding and drought tollerance of Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) in a greenhouse experiment. I recently presented prelimiary results in a symposium find video and slides here.. If you are perspective student, feel free to contact me to chat about the the programs I'm in via email: davehays @ uw.edu (without spaces)    Professional Experience After graduating with a liberal arts degree, majoring in geology, I went to work for Apple Computer and their sub-contractor Educational Technology Associates. After two years I headed to Wyoming and started my National Park Service career. I've worked at several NPS units since 1999, including: Fossil Buttle National Monument Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Dinosaur National Monument Amistad National Recreation Area Lava Beds National Monument ...with a number of temporary details to other parks, including Glacier, Joshua Tree, Arches, and others. Great experiences!   Skills & Interests While in school, my time for hobbies has disappeared. However, I enjoy guitar and I'm looking for a cheap used cello or string bass to play, and have a banjo I need to pick up again. I enjoy graphic and web design, and tinkering with technology (and run a tiny computer help and advice service). I also enjoy photography with my Nikon D300 and travel with it whenever I can. I live in Fremont with my lovely girlfriend Erin.