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Olivia Porter presents research on fuelwood use in the Oklahoma panhandle

Olivia Porter combines her archaeological and environmental interests for her research. She works with Dr. Jennifer Haney at the Oklahoma Archaeology Survey to identify the fuelwood used for fires and earth ovens. 

“This line of research can tell us more about environmental conditions during that time, as well as how humans adapted to those conditions,” Olivia said. 

Environmental Studies gave her the flexibility to continue pursuing her research and take complimentary classes like botany and geology.

Olivia studies Anthropology, Environmental Studies and Spanish with a minor in Portuguese. 

Opportunities

Research is a great way to gain experience, explore career options and apply your environmental knowledge. There are opportunities across campus to get involved in research or work on an independent study. 

Go to the Study the Environment @ OU page to learn more about professors studying the environment across campus. 

Contact the head of the Environmental Studies department to learn more about current opportunities.