Assistant Research Professor, Department of Geosciences and the Human-Environmental Systems Research Center
Dr. Kendra E. Kaiser started at Boise State University in 2017 and is currently an Assistant Research Professor with the Department of Geosciences and the Human-Environmental Systems Research Center. She earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Ocean Sciences from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Soil and Water Science both from Montana State University. Dr. Kaiser is a watershed hydrologist interested in the incorporation of human decision-making into landscape to regional scale models. Her previous research included investigations into how landscape structure influences vegetation patterns and biogeochemical cycles, and using remote sensing data to scale field observations.
Dr. Kaiser’s current projects incorporate water resources management and land use decision making into models of the Treasure Valley in Idaho. Combining various data sources and modeling expertise, the project seeks to use interdisciplinary research to contribute to sustainable resource management. Her interests include science outreach and education, and participation in activities that promote the use of science in decision making.
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About Kendra E. Kaiser
Dr. Kendra E. Kaiser started at Boise State University in 2017 and is currently an Assistant Research Professor with the Department of Geosciences and the Human-Environmental Systems Research Center. She earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Ocean Sciences from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Soil and Water Science both from Montana State University. Dr. Kaiser is a watershed hydrologist interested in the incorporation of human decision-making into landscape to regional scale models. Her previous research included investigations into how landscape structure influences vegetation patterns and biogeochemical cycles, and using remote sensing data to scale field observations.
Dr. Kaiser’s current projects incorporate water resources management and land use decision making into models of the Treasure Valley in Idaho. Combining various data sources and modeling expertise, the project seeks to use interdisciplinary research to contribute to sustainable resource management. Her interests include science outreach and education, and participation in activities that promote the use of science in decision making.
| 2021 - Present | Assistant Research Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Geosciences | |
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| 2019 - 2021 | Research Faculty, Boise State University ‐ Department of Geosciences | |
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| 2019 - 2021 | Research Faculty, Boise State University ‐ Human-Environmental Systems Research Center | |
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| 2017 - 2019 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Boise State University ‐ Human-Environmental Systems | |
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| 2017 - 2019 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Boise State University ‐ Department of Geosciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2024 - 2024 | NSF Convergence Accelerator Track K: Equity in water information for community capacity building |
| National Science Foundation - 2344375 | |
| Standard Grant | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Faith Sternlieb (Co-PI), James Ekins (Co-PI), Sophia Borgias (Co-PI), Steven Dundas (Co-PI) | |
| $649,991.00 | |
| 2021 - 2021 | Evaluation of the spatial variability of E. coli in irrigation canals for the FDA Produce Safety Rule |
| Idaho State Department of Agriculture | |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant | |
| Role: PI | |
| $107,376 | |
| 2021 - 2021 | Lucky Peak Power Forecast Modernization Feasibility Study |
| Boise-Kuna Irrigation District & Lucky Peak Power Plant | |
| Role: PI | |
| $21,000 | |
| 2021 - 2021 | Method development for analyzing and predicting the impact of land use conversion on river diversions |
| Bureau of Reclamation | |
| Science & Technology Grant | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| $161,000 | |
| 2020 - 2020 | Integration of flow permanence and stream temperature models and data rescue Northwest Climate Adaptation Center |
| Department of Interior | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| $360,000 | |
| 2020 - 2020 | Predictive Flow Model of Silver Creek, Camas Creek, and the Big Wood River above Magic Reservoir |
| Wood River Water Collaborative | |
| Role: PI | |
| $25,000 | |
| 2019 - 2019 | Web-enabled Site Suitability and Visualization for Idaho’s Specialty Crop Industry |
| Idaho State Department of Agriculture | |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| $106,675 |
| 2017 | Ph.D. - Earth and Ocean Sciences, Duke University ‐ Nicholas School of the Environment | |
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| 2011 | B.S. Soil and Water Science, with Honors, Montana State University | |
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| 2011 | B.S. - Environmental Biology, with Honors, Montana State University | |
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