Kyle Dash

Majored in Ecological Studies, Minored in Adventure Recreation
Castleton University, Class of 2020
From Moretown, VT

I graduated from Castleton University with a Bachelor's degree in Ecological Studies in May of 2020. During the Summer of 2019, I did a National Science Foundation internship at the University of South Dakota. As part of my research project, I collected data on canopy cover, tree DBH, and tree species composition at study plot sites to determine the distribution and behavior patterns of American beaver. Additional duties included conducting bird nest surveys to determine how invasive plants influence the nesting behaviors of species of North American birds, and researched cultural, social, and environmental issues of the Midwest. After graduating from college, I spent the next year in AmeriCorps National Community Civilian Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) performing various community service projects across the Southeast of the United States. While in AmeriCorps NCCC, I received training from the U.S. Forest Service and became a certified Wildland Firefighter. After finishing AmeriCorps NCCC, I spent the next year or so as a Forestry and Prescribed Fire intern in southern Arkansas with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Currently, I am in the process of attaining a Wildland Firefighter position with the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina at the Uwharrie National Forest.

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Education

Castleton University
Harwood Union High School

Kyle in the News

Kyle Dash Awarded Castleton Philosophy Plato Prize

Castleton student Kyle Dash was awarded the Castleton Philosophy Department's Plato Prize for the best essay in Philosophy in Spring 2020. Dash's paper, titled "To Eat or Not to Eat: The Effects ...

July, 06 2021 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Graduates from Castleton University

Kyle Dash graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Ecological Studies from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester on Saturday, May 16. Due to the COVID-19 pand...

June, 12 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Named to Castleton University President's List

Kyle Dash was recently named to the Castleton University President's List for the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. To qualify for this highest academic honor, the student must main...

June, 12 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Receives Student Life University Service Award

Castleton student Kyle Dash was recently awarded the Student Life University Service Award for the 2019-2020 academic year. This award is given annually to a student or students who have made outs...

June, 12 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Receives SGA Community Service Award

Castleton student Kyle Dash was recently awarded the SGA Community Service Award for the 2019-2020 academic year. This award is given annually for outstanding volunteer service to the Castleton/Ru...

June, 11 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Named Castleton EcoRep

Kyle Dash will serve as an EcoRep at Castleton University this spring. The EcoRep program offers students the ability to promote eco-friendly initiatives for sustainability on campus. Established...

January, 24 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Named to Castleton University President's List

Kyle Dash was recently named to the Castleton University President's List for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year. To qualify for this highest academic honor, students must maintain fu...

January, 13 2020 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Showcased in Annual Castleton Scholars Celebration

Castleton student Kyle Dash was recently selected to present at the annual Castleton Scholars Celebration: A Showcase of Original Student Work. The annual celebration gives the university the oppor...

May, 02 2017 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Named to Castleton University Dean's List

Kyle Dash was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time stat...

January, 17 2017 - Verified by Castleton University

Freshman Kyle Dash Awarded First-Generation Scholarship

Castleton freshman and environmental science major Kyle Dash, was recently recognized for his dedication to pursuing a college degree as he was awarded a $5,000 First-Generation scholarship from VT...

October, 14 2016 - Verified by Castleton University

Kyle Dash Welcomed to Castleton University

Castleton University is excited to welcome Kyle Dash to the Castleton community. Kyle is one of more than nearly 700 new students who have registered for the fall 2016 semester!

September, 08 2016 - Verified by Castleton University

Achievements Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Spring 2018 - Spring 2019 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for earning an academic award

Presented the poster, 'Locating a Possible Renewable Energy Plant Site in the State of Texas', with Rebecca Heibler at the annual Castleton Scholars Celebration: A Showcase of Original Student Work.

Spring 2018 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for earning an academic award

Presented a poster, 'Discovering New Antibiotic Producing Bacteria in Soil', at the 6th Annual Department of Natural Sciences Research Fair for my Small World Initiative course.

Spring 2017 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2016 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for winning a scholarship

Horace Greeley Foundation Scholarship

Fall 2016 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for winning a scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for winning a scholarship

PDC Donald Tetreault Eagle Scout of the Year Award

Summer 2016 - Added by Kyle

Kyle Dash was recognized for winning a scholarship

Merit Scholarship

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Activities

Rotaract Club

I am a active member who participates in multiple volunteer opportunities in the local Rutland County, Vermont area.

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Castleton University

Added by Kyle

Green Campus Working Group

My responsibility of being a member of the Green Campus Working Group, its Spartan Climate Action subcommittee, and as an EcoRep is to keep the Castleton University's campus sustainable and environmentally friendly. I, with other EcoReps, are in charge of how to solve sustainability issues like getting students to recycle correctly more and inform them of how students can reduce their impact on the environment. As a Green Campus Working Group member, I help come with sustainability project ideas that Castleton University can put into effect. Being apart of the Spartan Climate Action subcommittee, I help spread awareness of climate change and how it is influenced by us all.

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Castleton University

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Habitat Club

Besides being an active member in the club, I am the Community Liaison for the club. My responsibilities include keeping in contact with the Habitat for Humanity in Rutland for any volunteer opportunities that they may have for the Habitat for Humanity club at Castleton University.

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Castleton University

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Sustainability Club

Active member who helped with various sustainability activities.

Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 - Castleton University

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Cross Country (Men's)

I received a varsity letter after the Fall 2016 season.

Fall 2016 - Castleton University

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Work Experience

Student Researcher at NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): Sustainable RIVER

My partner Ashley Williams and I did research on how tree species richness and abundance is affecting the distribution of American beaver (Castor canadenis) along the Missouri River. Based out of the Department of Sustainability at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, we went out into the field collected data on canopy cover, tree diameter, and tree species at our study sites. During my internship, I have met new people through networking and have witnessed different sides on different cultural, social, and environmental issues in relation to the area. Through various REU program outings and activities, I have broadened my knowledge and respect for the environment from my perspective to the perspective of the indigenous people who were here long before me. On July 30th, my partner and I presented our poster, 'Tree Presence and Species Identity Affect American Beaver Activity Along the Missouri River', at the SD EPSCoR Undergraduate Symposium in Sioux Falls, SD.

May 2019 - August 2019

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