Oki!

Current Affiliations

Ladd Thorne Indigenous Knowledge Fellow

National Geographic Explorer Profile

Tribal Partnerships Liaison & Beaver Behaviorist, Consultant

Previous Affiliations

McNair Scholar

Predoctoral fellowship

Postdoctoral work in landscape design

Montana State Alumni Profile

Doctoral work

Predoctoral fellowship

Guest lectures/public speaking

• Talk requests: Email me at  jordan (at) buffalostone (dot) org

Long story - About me:

As a scientist, engineer, and experimentalist, I specialize in merging quantitative analysis with ecological and Indigenous frameworks to tackle complex challenges. My career spans fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and scientific communication, focusing on ecosystem design, environmental restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Highlights of my expertise include:

• Designing interdisciplinary curricula that integrate engineering with Indigenous epistemologies.
• Conducting research in hydrodynamics, bioacoustics, and aquatic architecture.
• Leading collaborative initiatives across federal, tribal, and academic sectors, emphasizing community engagement and data sovereignty.
• Publishing peer-reviewed research and delivering invited talks on conservation, rewilding, and ecological engineering.

With a robust skillset in GIS, photogrammetry, and computational modeling, I’ve applied these tools to study beaver damming complexes, grassland bird populations, and other ecosystem engineers. Educated initially as a mechanical engineer, I bring practical skills to complement my analytical skills.  
I’m passionate about fostering partnerships that bridge science, traditional knowledge, and engineering to drive sustainable solutions for communities and ecosystems.