Alumni Spotlight: Daniel McLaughlin

“the cfw helped shape me as a scientist”

Name: Daniel McLaughlin  

Time connected to CFW: 2004-2010 

Current position: Associate Professor, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech  

How did the CFW shape your career path?

The CFW set me on my way both in the field and in my career. It helped shape me as a scientist and provided a collaborative place to do so. The CFW has consistently led the advancement of wetland science and education. 

What is your favorite memory from the CFW?

All the friends and colleagues that I remain very close to. I continue to enjoy the life-long collaboration and friendships that I made at the Center, including Mark Brown, Matt Cohen, Sean King, Jim Surdick, and David Kaplan.