School of Forest Resources

The profession of forestry has always been made up primarily of men, but that doesn’t mean women in the field are out of place – we just have our own approach to success.  In 2015, a group of faculty and grad students in the School of Forest Resources formed SWIFT: Supporting Women in Forestry Today, as one way to address the challenges we might face as women in forestry.  We have regular meetings open to all women in the SFR – undergrads, Masters and PhD students, researchers, and faculty – to discuss relevant topics, to hear from guest speakers, and to provide a safe place for women to learn.  Our goal: to provide practical, positive, solutions-focused meetings that provide formal and informal support. Ultimately we are fostering a community atmosphere that can serve to encourage and empower women in forestry to succeed.

The “Confidence Gap”

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Addressing discrimination

Strategies for entering the labor force

How to be an Advocate/Ally (open to all SFR)

Role playing difficult situations

Presentations from the Diversity and Inclusion Track at SAF National (open to all SFR)

Career advice with field foresters

Finding your communication style

PEF Field Tour and talks

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Savannah Haines, BS 2018
Karin Bothwell, MS 2017
Kara Costanza, PhD 2017
Laura Kenefic, Research Forester
Marie-Cecile Gruselle, Asst. Research Faculty
Mindy Crandall, Asst. Professor
Jessica Leahy, Professor

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