Education
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Ph.D., Soil Science, University of Wisconsin.
M.S., Land Resources, University of Wisconsin.
M.S., Soil Science, University of Wisconsin.
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B.S., with Honors and Distinction, Natural Resources, Cornell University. |
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Professional Certifications
Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (
Society of Wetland Scientists), since 1995
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (
ARCPACS), since 1998
Professional Memberships
Society of Wetland Scientists (life member)
Ecological Society of America (life member)
American Institute of Biological Sciences
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Soil Science Society of America
South Dakota Academy of Science
Association of Women Soil Scientists
Sigma Xi (charter member of Duluth chapter)
Professional Experience
2003-pres. Professor, Biology & Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
2003-2005 Director, South Dakota EPSCoR Virtual Center for Biocomplexity Studies (discontinued), Brookings, SD
2000-2002 Program Director, Ecosystem Studies, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia
1985-2003 Research Associate and Senior Research Associate, Natural Resources Research Institute, Duluth, Minnesota (on IPA 2000-2002)
1984-1985 Environmental Consultant, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN
1978-1983 Natural Resource Supervisor and Planning Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison
Honors and Awards
National Research Council
- 1994-2000: Water Science and Technology Board (Vice-chair, 1997-2000)
- 2000-2001: Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses
- 1996-1998: Committee on Watershed Management
- 1993-1995: Committee on Wetland Characterization
National Science Foundation
- 2000-2002: Ecosystem Studies Program Director
- 1996-1999: Ecosystem Studies Review Panel
- 1994: Database Activities in the Biological Sciences Review Panel
- 1994: National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) Site Visit Team
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- 1995-1999: U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board, Ecological Processes and Effects Committee
- 1991: Five-Year Wetland Research Plan Review Panel
Society of Wetland Scientists
- 1992-1993: National President
- 1991-1992: National Vice-President
- 1988-1989: President, North Central Chapter
1992-1995: Minnesota Governor's Council on Geographic Information
1992: USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Review Panel