Interviewer
Clark Grant
Files
Description
Wyman Schmidt discusses receiving three degrees from the University of Montana’s School of Forestry: a Bachelor’s degree in 1958, a Master’s degree in 1961, and a PhD in 1980. He describes his career with the U.S. Forest Service, which was primarily focused on forest ecology and silviculture. Schmidt talks about working for both the Rocky Mountain Research Station and the Inter-Mountain Research Station as well as working in labs at both the University of Montana (Missoula) and Montana State University (Bozeman). He describes the highlight of his career working with international science exchanges. Schmidt encourages students to have an open mind and to enjoy their university experience.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Silviculture; International exchanges; College of Forestry and Conservation; University of Montana
Original Date
10-18-2013
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
College of Forestry and Conservation Centennial Oral History Project, OH 443, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 443-020
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound file (00:11:48 min.) digital + 1 transcript (4 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:11:48 minutes
Local Filename
OH_443_020.mp3; OH_443_020.pdf
Citation
Schmidt, Wyman, "Wyman Schmidt Interview, October 18, 2013" (2013). University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation Centennial Oral History Project. 19.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/collegeofforestry_oralhistory/19