Ozgur Akbas

Ozgur Akbas is in his second year in the Masters program. He is the co-coordinator of University of New Hampshire's Fireside Adventure Experience Program and his recent scholarly interests revolve around understanding the social factors that shape the lives of adolescent males. He is hoping to create a theoretical framework that could increase the effectiveness of Outdoor Education programs while working with young males. Ozgur was born in Ankara, capital of Turkey. He traveled around Turkey with his family while growing up before settling in his hometown, Ankara. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Middle East Technical University in 2000. Past and present professional activities have included mentoring ADD/ADHD kids, adventure sports guiding, sports/wilderness department staff positions at camp Interlocken and program coordinator position in camp Merrowvista, and economic news reporting for Associated Press, Turkey bureau. Ozgur is also interested in mountaineering, basketball, ultimate frisbee, rugby, mountain biking, juggling and playing the drums. After receiving his degree, Ozgur wants to start the first outdoor education based education organization back in Turkey.

Nick Tatar

Nick Tatar is in his first year as a doctoral student in the Education program. He is one of the co-coordinators of university of New Hampshire's Fireside program.