Summary
Yvette Gibson is teaching faculty in the AVRS. She earned her B.S. in Natural Resources online at oregon state university as a non-traditional student and a Masters of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Management. Yvette is a pioneer in teaching field-based science online, and has led the charge to offer the first online Rangeland Science degree in the U.S. She is a leading voice in the discussion of whether a field-based science can be taught online and best practices in doing so. Yvette also teaches for the Native American Rangeland Training Initiative and NRCS. Prior to her academic career Yvette spent almost 25 years in business, with the first 10 years in healthcare management and the remainder at one of the top consumer product strategy & design consulting firms. Yvette has received a number of teaching, service, and innovation awards and grants.
Education
B.S. Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, 2007
M.S. University of Arizona, 2011
Ph.D. University of Arizona, 2013