About the Program
Faculty
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program gives you a broad-based curriculum with diverse faculty. You won't find another degree program that brings instructors with degrees in all of these fields:
- Accounting
- Botany
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Economics
- Environmental Dynamics
- Geography
- Law
- Logistics
- Psychology
- Range Science
- Resource Management
- Sociology
- Urban Planning
Sustainable Management program faculty members are uniquely qualified to help you get the knowledge and training to succeed.
Instructors
Suresh Chalasani
Education
- Ph.D. Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1991
- M.E. Automation (Computer Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1986
- B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering, JNT University, Hyderabad, India, 1984
Academic Appointments
- Chair, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2007-present
- Associate professor, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2001-present
- Assistant professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991-1998
Selected Recent Journal Publications
Madni, A. M., S. Chalasani, and R.V. Boppana. (2007). RFID technology: Opportunities and challenges (guest editorial). IEEE Systems Journal, 1(2), 78-81.
Sounderpandian, J., R. V. Boppana, S. Chalasaniand, and A. M. Madni. (2007). Models for cost-benefit analysis of RFID implementations in retail stores. IEEE Systems Journal, 1(2), 105-114.
Chalasani, S., and R. V. Boppana. (2007). Data architectures for RFID transactions. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 3(3), 246-257.
Chalasani, S., and R. V. Boppana. (2005). Software architectures for e-commerce computing systems with external hosting. International Journal of Computers and Applications, 27(3), 190-198.
Recent Editorial Activities
- Co-editor, special issue of the IEEE Systems Journal, "RFID Technology: Opportunities and Challenges" (with A. M. Madni and R.V. Boppana), 2008
- Editorial board member, International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 2006-present
- Associate editor, IEEE Systems Journal, 2007-present
Recent Academic and Service Honors
- Recipient of the 2003 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper Award given by the Operations Management and Entrepreneurship Association at the 2003 Midwest Business Administration Association's Annual Conference
- Dean's achievement award, School of Business and Technology, UW-Parkside, 2005
Selected Grants
- Principal investigator (PI), Upper-level undergraduate online courses for IS and Project Management," Strategic Program Development Initiative (SPDI) grant awarded by UW-Extension, 2005-2008
- PI, "Development and Sharing of Digital Granules for Business, Technology and Engineering Curricula," UW System Curricular Redesign grant, 2004-2005
- Co-PI, "Computational Methods for Sparse Matrices," National Science Foundation grant, 1993-1997
- PI, "Parallel Algorithms for Scalable Multicomputers," National Science Foundation grant, 1993-1997
Greg Hadley
Gregg Hadley is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at UW-River Falls and an extension farm management specialist with UW-Extension and the Center for Dairy Profitability. After completing his B.S. in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, he worked in the feed industry and in dairy farm management. Following his career in industry, Gregg obtained an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University. He has been at UW-River Falls since January 2002. His programming interests include managerial finance, farm and agribusiness management, human resource management, manure management economics, farm succession issues, and the economics of grazing systems.
Jerry Hembd
Education
- Ph.D. Applied Economics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1984
- M.A. Applied Economics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1981
- M.S. Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky, 1979
- B.S. Urban Planning, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1972
Academic Experience
- Associate professor, Department of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2004-present
- Director, Academic Programs, Future Generations, Franklin, WV, 2002-2004
- Visiting associate professor, Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2001-2002
- Visiting associate professor, Department of Economics, Connecticut College, New London, CT, 2000-2001
- Traveling faculty, International Honors Program, Boston, MA, 1998-2000
- Research associate, Center for Community Economic Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, WI, 1996-1997
- Professor, Economics, National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1994-1996
- Associate professor, Department of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University, 1991-1994
- Assistant/associate professor, Division of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1984-1991
Related Information
- Editor, Journal of the Community Development Society, 1989-1991
- Language training in Bikol and Tagalog (Philippines): Spanish, French, and Vietnamese
- International work experience in the Philippines, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Tanzania, India, and Mexico
- List of papers and publications available upon request
- Professional and/or personal references available upon request
Dennis A. Kaufman
Education
- Ph.D. Economics, University of Kansas, 1987
- M.A. Economics, University of Kansas, 1983
- B.A. Mathematics, Bethel College, North Newton, KS, 1979
Academic Experience
- Associate professor, Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1994-present
Courses: Public Economics, Intermediate Micro Theory, Intermediate Macro Theory, Managerial Economics, Environmental Economics, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Foundations of Economics (online MBA course) - Assistant professor, Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1988-1994
- Visiting assistant professor, Department of Economics, University of Kansas, 1987-1988
Courses: Public Finance, Intermediate Microeconomics - Assistant instructor, Department of Economics, University of Kansas, 1982-1987
Courses: Public Finance, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics
Publications
Cloutier, N. R., D. A. Kaufman, and R. S. Kaufman. (Forthcoming). Show me the money! An interactive lesson on demand, total revenue, and pricing in professional sports. Journal of Economic Education.
Cloutier, N. R., and D. A. Kaufman. (2006). The impact of small brownfields and greenspaces on residential property values. Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, 33(1), 19-30.
Cloutier, N. R., and D. A. Kaufman. (Fall 2003/Winter 2004). The greening of a brownfield: A community-based learning project in economics. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 9(1): 157-167.
Professional Organizations
- American Economic Association
- Econometric Society
- Midwest Economics Association
- Western Economics Association International
David Keuhl
Education
- Ph.D. Environmental Design and Planning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, 2001
Dissertation: From collaboration to knowledge: Planning for remedial action in the Great Lakes - M.A. Urban and Regional Planning, University of Iowa, 1998
- B.S. Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1996
Teaching
- Assistant professor, Land Use Planning, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2008-present
- Assistant professor, Urban Planning, Ball State University, 2002-2007
- Visiting assistant professor, Urban Affairs and Planning, Virginia Tech, 2001-2002
- Graduate teaching assistant, Virginia Tech, 1999-2000
- Graduate teaching assistant, University of Iowa, 1996-1998
Research Interests
- Public participation in environmental decision-making
- Planning for sustainable communities
- Theories of planning processes
Professional Activities
- Survey research (Duncan Associates), 2005-2008
- Research Associate, Community Outreach Partnership Center, 2003-2005
- Muncie, Indiana HOPE VI Project Evaluator, 2004-2005
Organizations
- American Planning Association
- Interdisciplinary Environmental Association
- International Association for Public Participation
- Wisconsin Planning Association
Abey Kuruvilla
Education
- Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville, 2005
Dissertation: Predicting Ambulance Diversion - M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville, 2004
- PG Diploma Operations Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, 1999
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, University of Kerala, India, 1993
Teaching
- Assistant professor, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2008-present
Courses: Operations Management, Quantitative Methods (MBA) - Visiting assistant professor, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2007-2008
Courses: Operations Management, Quantitative Methods (MBA) - Special faculty member, Decision and Info Sciences, Oakland University, 2006-2007
Courses: Production Operations Management II (MBA), Healthcare Operations Management (Executive MBA), Production Operations Management I, Quantitative Methods Management (Probability and Statistics I) - Adjunct faculty member, Lawrence Technological University and Davenport University, 2006-2007
Courses: Management Science (MBA), Material Processes and Facilities Design, Production Operations Management, Business Research Methods (MBA), Statistics - Instructor, Wayne State University, Industrial Engineering Department, 2006
Courses: Basic Engineering, Operations Management - Graduate teaching assistant, University of Louisville, 2000-2001
Course: Operations Research
Research Interests
- Ambulance diversion emergency department saturation
- Supply chain in the medical service industry
- Hospital throughput improvement and service operations
- Language learning industry
Professional Experience
- Assistant project manager, Abaris Group, CA, 2003. Ambulance diversion project for Riverside Emergency Medical Services Agency (created databases, interviewed hospital management and staff, developed report)
- Management Engineering Department, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, 2002-2004. Bed availability using theory of constraints (participated in a variety of operations analysis projects, developed analytical decision tools)
Amanda M. Little
Education
- Ph.D. Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005
- M.S. Botany and Landscape Architecture (double major), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2002
- B.S. Biology and Natural Resource Management (double major), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1999
Professional Experience
- Assistant professor, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2005-present
- Consultant, Natural Resources Research Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth (wetland vegetation monitoring in the Northeast Temperate Network national parks; PIs: G. Guntenspergen and H. Neckles), 2005-2007
- Biological technician, U.S. Geological Survey Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, MD (field stations: Bar Harbor, ME, and Madison, WI), 2000-2005
- Adjunct faculty, Edgewood College, Madison, WI, 2004-2005
- Teaching assistant, Botany Department, UW-Madison, 2000-2004
- Assistant Environmental Coordinator intern, Wisconsin Department of Transportation District 4, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 1999
Courses: General Biology I and II, Ecology Lab, Biology and Society, Plant Diversity, Principles of Genetics, Senior Seminar
Publications
Little, A. M. (2005). The effects of beaver inhabitation and anthropogenic activity on freshwater wetland plant community dynamics on Mount Desert Island, ME. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Allen, T. F. H., M. Giampietro, and A. M. Little. (2003). Distinguishing ecological engineering from environmental engineering. Ecological Engineering, 20, 389-407.
Tainter, J. A., T. F. H. Allen, A. Little, and T. W. Hoekstra. (2003). Resource transitions and energy gain: Contexts of organization. Conservation Ecology, 7(3), 4. Online at http://www.consecol.org/vol7/iss3/art4
Little, A. M. (2002). Resource quality and beaver spatiotemporal dynamics. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Kevin McDonald
Introduction
For the past 19 years I have been a dedicated and contributing member of the Business Department, the College of Management, and the university community. My dedication and contributions were recognized when I was granted tenure in 1998, and when I was promoted to full professor in 2005.
Teaching Awards and Recognitions
- Kellogg Executive Scholar, Kellogg School of Management, Spring 2008
- Recognized for being in the top 15% of outstanding CTEM teachers, 2006
- UW-System Wisconsin Teaching Scholar, 2005-2006
- UW System Faculty College, Spring 2005
- Outstanding Professor Award, UW-Stout Greek Organizations, 2005
- UW System Faculty College, Spring 2004
- Recognized for being in the top 15% of outstanding CTEM teachers, 2004
- Recognized for Outstanding Teacher Award, Celebrate Teaching Day, UW-Stout, 2001
- Most Influential Educator, UW-Stout, 1997
- Successful Classroom and Industry Projects recognition letter from Chancellor, 1997
- Outstanding Teacher of the Year, UW-Stout, 1996
- Best Professor, Stoutonia, 1996
- Outstanding Teaching Ability recognition letter from Chancellor, 1995
- Best Professor, Stoutonia, 1995
- Successful Classroom and Industry Projects recognition letter from Chancellor, 1995
Courses: Principles of Marketing, Fundamentals of Business, Principles of Advertising, Marketing Management, Sales/Sales Management, Understanding Business
Academic Experience
My major focus at UW-Stout has been to develop and deliver marketing curricula in a manner that engages the students in a learning experience that makes a positive difference in their personal and professional lives. My teaching awards and recognitions are testimonials to the success that I have achieved, and I have consistently attained student evaluation grades that are among the highest in the Business Department. My most recent teaching objective revolves around integrating laptop technology into the classroom.
Business and industry classroom projects: The upper-level marketing courses that I teach are directly focused on interjecting real-life business projects into the curriculum, an approach that I have found to be very effective in terms of developing a high level of student interest and enthusiasm. More importantly, my practice of interfacing theory with practicality is in alignment with the mission of UW-Stout as laid down by our founder James Stout. The success of the "real-life" industry projects produced by my students has been attested to by the special recognition letters I have been awarded from the Chancellor.
Gwendolyn Miller
Education
- M.A. Administrative Leadership (concentration in Adult and Continuing Education), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1987
- B.A. English, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1980
Teaching Experience
- Senior lecturer, English, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2008-present
- Lecturer, English, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2000-2008
- Associate lecturer, English, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1987, 1993, 1996-2000
- Instructor, Writing, Independent Learning, University of Wisconsin-Extension, 1988-1998
- Instructor, English, Gateway Technical College, 1984-1988 (Written Communications, Writing Fundamentals, Business English, Speaking & Writing, Communication Principles I & II, Effective Speaking)
- Teacher, English, St. Catherine's High School, 1987-1988 (Written Composition, Media Arts, Remedial Reading)
Administrative Experience
Special events coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1998-1999:
- Planned and coordinated the inauguration of Chancellor John P. Keating and ancillary activities (receptions, luncheons, banquet, etc.)
- Worked with 30th Anniversary Committee to develop events in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Coordinated campus visit of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Operations director, YWCA of Racine, 1990-1996:
- Served as head of Building, Management, and Food Service Departments
- Developed and monitored departmental budgets
- Coordinated annual requests for donations
- Served as board/staff liaison for Holiday Village, largest annual fundraiser
- Planned and implemented marketing strategies for Food Service and Room Rentals
Director, Program & Membership, YWCA of Racine, 1989-1990:
- Planned and promoted all non-physical adult programs
- Coordinated room, material, and equipment needs
- Served as staff person in charge of Women of Distinction
- Served as staff person in charge of Annual Meeting and Christmas luncheons
- Developed and monitored Program and Membership budgets
- Wrote three successful grants for teen program
- Coordinated volunteer needs for downtown facility
Environmental Activism
- President, Racine Recycles, 2007-present: a grassroots organization devoted to promoting recycling among businesses and individuals, as well as at schools and festivals in Racine, WI
- Chair, HCLC (Holy Communion Lutheran Church) Green Team, 2006-present: a church committee devoted to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among church members and promoting environmentally friendly policies and practices at HCLC
- Member, Green Congregations of Racine, 2006-present: an ecumenical organization representing a growing number of Racine churches concerned with environmental issues and practices
- Member, Clamshell Alliance, 1977-1979: a grassroots antinuclear organization
- President, Students for a Better Environment, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1978-1979: a UW-Madison student organization devoted to promoting awareness of environmental policies
Melissa Nelsen
Education
- Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, 1996
- Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University, 1988-1990
- B.S.E. Psychology/Special Education, Missouri Southern State College, 1979
Teaching Experience
- Associate professor, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1996-present
Courses: Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Quantitative Analysis, Molecular Spectroscopy II, Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory, Senior Paper, Senior Seminar; directed numerous independent study and student research projects
New courses proposed/approved/developed: Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena, Molecular Spectroscopy I, Molecular Spectroscopy II, Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
Materials developed: Wrote all laboratory manuals (with guidelines for instructors and student assistants) for 100-level chemistry courses used by all instructors
Online experience: Developed Chemistry of Everyday Phenomena, General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II, including at-home laboratory experiments - Teaching assistant, University of Illinois, 1990-1996
Courses: Liberal Arts Chemistry, General Chemistry I, General, Inorganic Chemistry - Instructor, Southwest Missouri State University, 1989-1990
Courses: 100-level laboratories, including general, forensic, and pre-nursing chemistry - Administrator of Special Education Services, Seneca School District, Seneca, MO, 1982-1983
- Educational diagnostician, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Joplin, MO, 1980-1981
- Teacher, Mount Vernon School District, Mount Vernon, MO, 1979-1980
Presentations
Focus on concepts and curriculum: Rethinking scope, sequence, and purpose in General Chemistry. First International Conference on General Chemistry, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, May 2005.
The evolution of a group assignment. Dean's Colloquium, UW-Superior, March 2001.
Re-thinking the goals of the General Education Chemistry Course. American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1999.
Professional Development/Service
- Served on Task Force on Liberal Arts (elected by faculty senate), 2003/2004
- UWS campus representative to UW-System Office of Professional and Instructional Development, 2000-2002
- Organized and hosted Workshop on Faculty Development programs, 2001
- Curriculum Alignment Project, Dells, WI, 2000
- Council on Undergraduate Research Institute, 1999, La Crosse, WI
- Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Council, UW-System, Madison, WI, 1999
- Learning Community Pilot Project, Principle Investigator, 1999
Grants
- University of Wisconsin System, Office of Professional and Instructional Development Faculty Teaching Fellow, 2004
- UW System, Laboratory Modernization Grant, 2003
- UW System, Office of Professional and Instructional Development Grant, 2001
- UW System, Laboratory Modernization Grant, 2000
- UW System, Faculty Fellowship for Undergraduate Research, 2000
- UW System, Faculty Development Grant, 2000
- UW System, Undergraduate Teaching Improvement Grant, 1999
- UW System, Faculty Fellowship-Undergraduate Research, 1999
- UW System, UTIC Teaching Scholar, 1998
Eric Sanden
Education
- Ph.D. Range Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1993
Dissertation: Senescent ground-cover estimates from corrected scene brightness measurements - M.S. Range Science, Texas Tech University, 1989
Thesis: A remote monitoring system for Conservation Reserve Program management - B.S. Range Ecology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1983
Experience
- Professor/associate professor/assistant professor, Land Use Planning (Department of Plant and Earth Sciences), University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1992-present
Courses: Special Problems, Seminar in Resource Management, Advanced Land Use Planning and Design (redeveloped from Rural-Urban Land Use), Comprehensive Planning, Semester Abroad Research, Applications in Resource Management , Remote Sensing, Natural Resource Policies and Administration (redeveloped from Natural Resource), Introduction to Land Use Theory and Practice (redeveloped from Introduction to Land Capability Analysis), Introduction to Environmental Studies - Moderator/organizer, Urban Sprawl Issues: Smart Growth Symposium, 2001
- Consultant (expert witness) for Citizens for the Preservation of the St. Croix, 1996
- Consultant (remote sensing/GIS) for City of River Falls, WI, 1994-1995
- Graduate research assistant/graduate teaching assistant, Texas Tech University, 1990-1994
Course: Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources - Graduate research assistant/graduate teaching assistant, Colorado State University, 1987-1989
- Range Conservationist (GS-9), USDA-Soil Conservation Service, 1980-1984
Continuing Education
- East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1996 (Regional Planning, Site Design)
- University of Minnesota, 1995 (Field Research: North American Cities)
Publications and Presentations
- Published six articles in professional journals
- Presented at 35 professional meetings, workshops, and conferences
Professional Service
- Expert witness, aerial photo interpretation for Riviera Airport Case, retained by State of Wisconsin and Citizens for the Preservation of the St. Croix, 1995-1997
- Consultant, Airphoto Project, City of River Falls, WI, 1994-1995
- Peer-reviewer, articles for various remote sensing, agronomy, and ecology journals
- Reviewer, four chapters of natural resource management textbook
Committee Service
- Served on 19 university committees, 15 college committees, and 22 department committees
University Service
- Moderator/organizer, Urban Sprawl Issues: Smart Growth Symposium; University of Wisconsin-River Falls; 2001
- Presenter, Faculty/Staff Development Workshop on Advising Undergraduate Students, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1997
- Participant, Ground Water Vulnerability Modeling Project, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1997
- Established University of Wisconsin-River Falls as River Falls GIS database repository site, 1996
- Member, public relations officer, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1997-2001
- Faculty co-advisor, public relations officer, Honor Society of Alpha Zeta, 1993-1996
Departmental Service
- Primary responsibility for Land Use Planning curriculum development, 1998-2009
- Primary responsibility for Land Use Planning Program Audit Report, 1994, 2002, and 2009
- Primary responsibility for Land Use Planning Assessment Plan, 1995-2009
- Conducted, assessed, and compiled results of Land Use Planning and Conservation Assessment Tests for freshmen, transfer, and senior students, 1995-2006
- Conducted, assessed, and compiled results of Land Use Planning and Conservation Seminar Presentation Critiques for senior students, 1995-2009
- Faculty co-advisor, Resource Management Club, 1994-2009
- Co-advisor, Land Use Planning Club, 2008-2009
Grants and Research Projects
- Recipient of 13 grants totaling $1.45 million
Suzanna Schroeder
John D. Skalbeck
Dr. Skalbeck is an associate professor of Geosciences and the interim director of the Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Dr. Skalbeck is the UW-Parkside academic director for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management degree completion program. He serves on the UW-Parkside Environmental Studies program Steering Committee and the Chancellor's Task Force on Environmental Stewardship. He is a co-founder of the REC and CEDAR environmental education centers in Racine and Kenosha. Prior to joining UW-Parkside, Dr. Skalbeck spent over 10 years as a groundwater consultant specializing in soil and groundwater contamination and remediation. His current research efforts include the application of geophysical methods to groundwater issues in central and southeastern Wisconsin, groundwater interactions in coastal wetlands at Chiwaukee Prairie in Kenosha, WI, characterization of alpine wetlands in Alta Utah, and the evaluation of E Coli in beach sands in Racine and Kenosha.
Education
- Ph.D. Hydrogeology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 2001
- M.S. Geology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 1985
- B.S. Geology, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, 1983
Academic Experience
- Assistant professor, Geology Department, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2001-present
- Hydrology intern, Washoe County Department of Water Resources, Reno, NV, 1997-2001
- Teaching assistant, Department of Geologic Sciences, University of Nevada, 1996-1997
- Associate hydrogeologist, PES Environmental, Inc., Novato, CA, 1991-1996
- Senior hydrogeologist, Trans Tech Consultants, Santa Rosa, CA, 1990-1991
- Project hydrogeologist, Harding Lawson Associates, Novato, CA, 1987-1990
- Staff hydrogeologist, The Earth Technology Corporation, Long Beach, CA, 1986-1987
Professional Registrations
- Wisconsin Professional Geologist, 1189-013
- Wisconsin Professional Hydrologist, 193-111
- Nevada Certified Environmental Manager, CEM 1724
- California Certified Hydrogeologist, HG 140
- California Certified Engineering Geologist, EG 1620
- California Registered Geologist, RG 5157
Richard D. Stewart
Education
- Ph.D. Urban and Environmental Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lalley School of Management, Troy, NY, 1997
Research focus: Transportation environmental policy and management - M.S. Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 1982
Research focus: Marine environmental policy and management - B.S. Marine Transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, 1973
Academic Experience
- Co-director, Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute, 2005-present
- Professor, Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1999-present
- Director, UW-Superior Transportation and Logistics Research Center, 1999-present
- Professor, Department of Marine Transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), 1996-1999
- Academic department head, Department of Marine Transportation, USMMA, 1989-1996
- Assistant department head, Department of Marine Transportation, USMMA, 1988-1989
- Associate professor, Department of Marine Transportation, USMMA, 1987-1988
Business Career
- Seahawk Management, Inc., Houston, TX: Fleet Manager, 1986–1987; Master of Vessels, 1980-1986
- Gulf Oil Corporation, Philadelphia, PA: Chief, Second and Third, 1973-1979
Relevant Teaching Experience
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (upper-level undergraduate), UW-Superior
- International and Intermodal Freight Operations (upper-level undergraduate), UW-Superior
- Environmental Management (upper-level undergraduate), USMMA
- Marine Transportation Management and Port Operations (graduate-level), University of Delaware
- Global Logistics (graduate-level), Continuing Education, USMMA
Relevant Publications
Stewart, R. D., L. Ogard, A. Pagano, C. Williams, and J. P. Bausano. (January 2008). Rail to truck modal shift: Impact of increased freight traffic on pavement maintenance costs. In Project 06-03, Midwest Regional University Transportation Center, University Transportation Center, UW-Madison.
Stewart, R. D. (2007). Do institutional mechanisms exist to set and enforce standards for the Great Lakes that exceed the ballast water performance and exchange standards established by the international maritime organization? Commissioned by the National Academies of Science, Committee on the St. Lawrence Seaway: Options to Eliminate Introduction of Nonindigenous Species into the Great Lakes.
Pierre, D., and R. D. Stewart. (2007). International Logistics (2nd ed.). Thomson Publishing.
Stewart, R. D. (Ed.). (Summer 1997). A tale of two ports: A study in dredging dispute resolution. Corporate Environmental Strategy: The Journal of Environmental Leadership.
Stewart, R. D. (1996). Maritime safety and environmental regulations. In W. A. Lovett (Ed.), United States Shipping Policies and the World Market. New York: Quorum Books.
Juliet Tomkins
Education
- General Mediation Skills Training, Minneapolis, MN, 1996
- J.D. William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1986
- B.A. Psychology/Sociology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 1978
Employment
- Adjunct professor, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2002-present
Courses: Agricultural Law, Cooperatives, Experiential Learning, Land Use Law/Sustainable Agriculture Law Issues - Co-director and outreach coordinator, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2007-present
USDA Challenge Grant on Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Western Wisconsin - Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2004-2006
USDA Challenge Grant on Infusion of Legal Information into Undergraduate Curriculum (coordinated workshops and trainings for faculty members on infusion of legal information into existing course curricula ) - Farmer, Four Winds Farm, River Falls, WI, 1994-present
Manage grass-fed angus beef herd and direct-market beef - Head of School, Heartland Community Montessori School, River Falls, WI, 1998
Managed preschool and elementary programs for a small private school - Staff, River Falls Charter School Study and Planning Project, River Falls, WI, 1997
Conducted research and organized meetings regarding planning a charter school for early adolescents - Mediator, Mediation Center, River Falls, WI, 1997
Conducted mediations regarding child custody and visitation schedules - Fund-raiser/administrator, Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, Osceola, WI, 1995
Researched private foundations, wrote grant proposals to private foundations, completed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forms that secured $1.4 million from the Wisconsin Stewardship Program for the purchase of 1100 acres of land to be part of a community land trust - Staff attorney, Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc., St. Paul, MN, 1986-1994
Provided legal research involving case law and regulations, and legislative advocacy to nonprofit and community-based organizations in the areas of sustainable agriculture and corporate concentration in the meat-packing industry; advised farmers regarding agricultural credit issues; conducted class action impact litigation to advance farmers' legal rights; edited Farmers' Legal Action Report's quarterly newsletter; participated in fund-raising by writing grant proposals and grant progress reports - Managing attorney, Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc., St. Paul, MN, 1988-1990
Responsible for office administration and personnel management in addition to staff attorney responsibilities mentioned above - Law clerk, Farm Law Project, Minneapolis, MN, 1985-1986
Worked on major litigation on agricultural law issues, researched and wrote memos, analyzed federal statutes and regulations - Law clerk, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, 1985
Interviewed clients, drafted affidavits and interrogatories, researched and wrote memoranda - Metro regional coordinator, All Cooperating Assembly, Minneapolis, MN, 1980-1983
Provided member services, developed technical assistance seminars and conferences, wrote newsletter for 45 consumer- and worker-owned cooperatives in the Twin Cities - Project director, VISTA, Minneapolis, MN, 1981-1982
Created project by writing grant proposals to secure funding, hired and supervised five VISTA workers to increase low-income peoples' participation in Twin Cities food cooperatives
Gregory P. Trudeau
Education
- Ed.D. Educational Policy and Administration,
University of Minnesota, 2001
Concentration areas: Higher Education Administration, Leadership
Dissertation: Interim presidents in higher education: An analysis of factors influencing the interim presidential leadership experience in Minnesota and Wisconsin - M.B.A. Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 1986
- B.A. Business Administration, Accounting, University of St. Thomas, 1979
Academic Experience
- Chair, professor, Department of Business and Economics, 2007-present
- Professor, Department of Business and Economics, 2004-2007
- Chair, professor, Department of Business and Economics, 1999-2004
- Chair, professor, Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics, 1997-1999
- Chair, professor, Department of Accounting and Finance, 1993-1997
- Associate professor, Department of Accounting and Finance,1992-1993
- Assistant professor, Department of Accounting and Finance, 1988-1992
Licenses and Certificates
- C.F.E. (Certified Fraud Examiner), 1996
- C.I.A. (Certified Internal Auditor), 1991
- C.M.A. (Certified Managerial Accountant), 1986
- C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant), 1982
Related Information
- Chairman of the board for a local financial institution with assets approximating $150 million
- Numerous international presentations available upon request
- Scholarly papers and publications available upon request
Dennis Vanden Bloomen
Education
- Ph.D. Logistics and Transportation; Operations Management (Business Administration), University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1995
Dissertation: Air express market entry into Latin America: 1988-1992 - Ed.S. Professional Education, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1993
Field experience: The development of international business programs in the University of Wisconsin System: 1988-1990 - M.I.B.A. (Masters in International Business Administration), Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA, 1982
- M.A. Social Science, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 1976
- B.S. Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1972
- Certificate, Spanish, Centro de Educacion-Panameno-Americano, Panama City, Republic of Panama, 1980
Experience
- Professor, International Business (Department of Business), University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1999-present
- Associate professor, International Business, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1995-1998
- Assistant professor, International Business, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1987-1994
- Lecturer, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1983-1987
- U.S. Army Reserve, 1980-1997
- U.S. Army Special Forces Battalion, Panama Canal Zone, 1977-1979
- U.S. Army, Infantry Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA, 1973-1977
Teaching Experience/Courses Taught
- Adaptive Angler Education, with Dr. Barbara Flom, 2004-present
- Non-Profit Marketing, 2002-present
- Fly Fishing, with John Welter, 2002-present
- International Business Policies, 1995-present
- Global Logistics (online), 1999-present
- International Business practicum
- Introduction to International Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Small Business Development
- Sales and Sales Management
- Administration and Business Policy
Consulting Experience
- International Business, 1979-present
Grants
- Various grants for stream restoration projects in western Wisconsin, as member of Trout Unlimited chapter ($468,000), 2002-present
Laine Vignona
Education
- Ph.D. Environmental Science and Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 2000
- M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering, Rice University, 1985
- B.S. Geology, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, New York, NY, 1981
Areas of Specialization
- Environmental quality monitoring, modeling, and regulations: water, soil, air quality
- Best management practices: pollution prevention and environmental restoration
- Environmental impact statements and comprehensive management plans
- Climate and energy issues and trends
- Sustainable community development and green practices
- Natural resource economics: ecosystem valuation and cost-benefit analysis
Professional Experience
- Assistant professor, Environmental Science and Management, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2000-present
Courses: Environmental Policy and Administration; Sustainability Theory, Issues, and Management; Environmental Impact Assessment; Introduction to Environmental Studies; Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment; Environmental Analysis (laboratory course); Freshman seminar; Internships; Independent studies - Coordinator, Environmental Science Program, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2000-present
- Adjunct lecturer, General Studies Program, New York University, New York, NY, 1995-1996
Course: Introduction to Environmental Studies - Interim associate dean, Evening Division, Berkeley College, New York, NY, 1996
- Adjunct lecturer, Berkeley College, New York, NY, 1994-1996
Courses: Environmental Science, Physical Science Survey, Mathematics for Business, Freshman seminar - Project manager/Principal scientist, Geraghty & Miller, Inc., Plainview, NY, 1988-1992
Responsibilities: Managing field investigations of contaminated sites; oversight of six- to seven-figure budgets; preparing and negotiating work plans and remedial strategies; hiring, training, and supervising field staff and project managers; preparing proposals and reports; presenting field data and remedial plans at public meetings - Environmental Scientist II, New York State Department of Law, Environmental Protection Bureau, 1984-1988
Responsibilities: Evaluating technical issues in environmental litigation, interpreting data for attorneys, negotiating hazardous waste site investigations and remedial actions with responsible parties, drafting position papers concerning environmental issues, selecting expert witnesses for litigation, planning and participating in public meetings, supervising interns - Designer/implementer, Environmental sampling plan, Napo River rainforest, San Carlos, Ecuador, 1992
Responsibilities: Designing and implementing independent environmental sampling plan in the Ecuadorian rainforest; developing a scope of work and presenting technical details to attorneys, Ecuadorian officials, and the local community; managing the field project; supervising the sampling team
Selected Research Experience
- Pesticide survey of the Kinnickinnic River and its tributaries, UW-River Falls, 2006
- Water quality evaluation using a rapid monitoring technique, UW-River Falls, 2004
- Baseline air quality survey of River Falls, WI, UW-River Falls, 2003
- Trout Unlimited grant, Rocky Branch Baseline Water Quality Study, Kiap-TU Wish Chapter, 2005
- Water quality monitoring of the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River: A missing link to knowledge and action by UWRF and the River Falls community (with K. D. Cain and Kerry L. Keen), UWRF Foundation Grant, 2002
Selected Presentations
- Keynote speaker: Geochemistry refresher and pollution study applications, Minnesota Groundwater Association Conference, University of Minnesota, 2005
- Platform presentation: Reactivity of a sorbed chlorinated organic compound (with M. B. Tomson), Association for Environmental Health and Sciences Conference on Contaminated Soils, Sediments, and Water: Analysis, Fate, Environmental and Public Health Effects and Remediation, San Diego, California, 2001
Selected Publications
Perkl, R., K. Cain, K. Keen, L. Vignona, and C. Rader. (2003). Stormwater runoff and sustainability study. Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salt Lake City, UT.
Baker, R. W., D. H. Taylor, K. L. Keen, M. C. Kaltenberg, L. P. Neel, S. C. Ridley, and L. Vignona. (2002). A collaborative inquiry-based educational program between the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Milwaukee High School. The Geological Society of America, paper no. 14-0.
Vignona, L., E. Moore, A. T. Kan, and M. B. Tomson. (2001). Non-zero endpoints protective of ecological and human health. In McGraw-Hill 2001 Yearbook of Science and Technology. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Chen, W., A. T. Kan , G. Fu, L. C. Vignona, and M. B. Tomson. (August 1999). The adsorption-desorption behaviors of hydrophobic organic compounds in sediments of Lake Charles, LA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18(8).
Tomson, M. B., and L. Vignona. (1984). Precipitation of phosphate in wastewater treatment systems. In J. Nriagu and P. B. Moore (Eds.), Phosphate Minerals. New York: Springer-Verlag.
Vignona, L. Essays for John Wiley & Sons' Introductory Environmental Science academic Web page (2003):
- Alternative Energy Sources Close to Home
- What Good Is a Mosquito?
- A New Water Quality Problem?
Professional Memberships
- Society of Environmental Toxicologists and Chemists
- American Chemical Society
- National Ground Water Association
Professional Training and Short Courses
- Health and Safety for Hazardous Waste Operations (Environmental Protection Agency)
- Sampling at Hazardous Materials Incidents (Environmental Protection Agency)
- Aquifer Testing and Analysis (National Water Well Association)
- Supervisor of Hazardous Waste Operations (Geraghty & Miller, Inc.)
Richard Walasek
John Ward
Education
- Ph.D. Environmental Dynamics (Geosciences), University of Arkansas, 2007
- M.S. Resource Management (Geography), Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, 2004
- B.S. Anthropology, Central Washington University, 1999
Academic Experience
- Assistant professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2007-present
Research Interests
- Human-environmental dynamics
- Geomatics
- Natural resource management
- Environmental education
- Community outreach
University Service
- Director, Spatial Data Analysis Lab, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Coordinator, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Member, Advisory council, Community-Based Scholarship and Nonprofit Development (CBS&ND) functional team
- Member, Advisory board, Root River Environmental Education and Community Center (REC) and the Center for Environmental Education, Demonstration, and Applied Research (CEDAR)
Selected Publications, Reports, and Presentations
Winter, K., and J. V. Ward. (2009). Integrating geospatial tools in secondary education curriculum: A high school case study in southeastern Wisconsin. Poster presented at the 2009 Association of American Geographers Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
Ward, J. V., and N. B. Hultquist. (2009). Rails with trails: A state-level model for rail banking and trail preservation. Paper presented at the 2009 Association of American Geographers Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
Hultquist, N. B., and J. V. Ward. (2009). Contemporary trail use of the Milwaukee (Rail) Road in Washington State. Paper presented at the 2009 Association of American Geographers Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
Ward, J. V., J. Wolf, R. Walasek, J. S. Spiker, and M. Gray. (2009). Understanding the relationship between humans and water resources: A lesson study for introductory geography classes. Report for the University of Wisconsin System Office of Professional & Instructional Development (OPID).
Ward, J. V., and N. B. Hultquist. (2008). The Milwaukee Road in Washington State: Rails to trails… to rails and trails? Paper presented at the 2008 Pioneer America Society Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, LA.
Ward, J. V. (2008). Land cover, basin morphometry, and stream channel geomorphology in the Illinois River basin of northwest Arkansas, 1941-2004. Paper presented at the 2008 Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Awards
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside Center for Community Partnerships Annual Community-Based Teaching Award, 2007-2008
Joy Wolf
Education
- Ph.D. Vegetation/bioinvasion dynamics, soils, and disturbance/restoration ecology (Geography), University of Colorado at Boulder, 2000
- M.A. Biogeography, forest ecology, dendrochronology (Geography), Northern Arizona University, 1997
- B.S. Environmental and ecological issues in society (Applied Sociology), Northern Arizona University, 1995
- Firefighter II certified, Mountainnaire Fire Department, 1994.
- Private pilot FAA certified, Yavapai Community College, 1993
Academic Experience
- Associate professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2005-present
Courses: Biogeography, Landscape Ecology, Soil Ecosystems and Resources, Principles of Dendrochronology, Field Methods, Landform Geography, Environmental Studies Seminar: Biological Invasions, Conservation of Natural Resources, Physical Geography - Assistant professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2000-2005
- Teaching assistant and lab instructor, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1997-2000
Courses: Biogeography, Fundamentals of Climate, Soils Geography, Climate and Vegetation, Landforms and Water, Methods of Soils Analysis - Graduate student instructor, Department of Geography, Northern Arizona University, 1996-1997
Courses: Physical Geography Lab, Map and Image Interpretation
Research Interests
To better understand vegetation dynamics, restoration ecology, and plant/soil interactions, and to determine the effects on native plant communities in relation to anthropogenic processes such as biological invasion or altered fire disturbance regimes. Techniques include using dendrochronology, spatial field methods, soil analysis, and vegetation identification to determine community structure, fire regimes, population dynamics, land use change effects, and soil characteristics in a wide range of plant communities, such as Arizona and Wisconsin riparian woodlands, Colorado montane grasslands, Arizona mixed-conifer and Northern Wisconsin conifer forests, old-growth deciduous forests, oak/ponderosa pine associations, and the oak savanna landscape.
Recent Research
- Mapping location and composition of local ephemeral ponds, 2008-present
- Riparian restoration at Root River Environmental Education Community Center, 2008-2009
- Investigation of culturally modified trees: A dendrochronological and experimental approach to understanding Indian Trail Marker Trees, 2007-present
- Study of life history characteristics as competitive traits to invasion: Experiments to determine seed viability, glucosinolate concentrations, genetic variability, 2006-present
- Determine population correlations before and after oak management, 2006
- Canopy development in an old-growth southern maple-beech remnant, 2005-2006
- Bionvasion in the understory of a hardwood forest: Controlling alliaria petiolata, 2005-present
- Influence of competition on germination from a rhizosphere fungus, 2006- 2007
- Research in critical thinking in a science-based learning environment, 2005
- Influence of soil on arabis species distribution in the Black Hills, 2004-2005
- Population dynamics and restoration assessment in a southeast Wisconsin oak savanna, 2001-present
- Impacts of development on vegetation density in a riparian corridor, 2003-2004
- Fire history of a 200-year-old oak savanna and land use patterns in Pleasant Prairie, southeast Wisconsin: A dendrochronological analysis, 2001-2004
- Dynamics in montane grasslands: Exotic invasion patterns in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO (dissertation), 1998-2001
- Fire history, age and spatial structure in mixed-conifer forests on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, 1996-2004
Recent Publications
Wolf, J. J. (2008). Fighting with fire: Restoring montane grasslands and controlling melilotus in Rocky Mountain National Park, Ecological Restoration, 26(3), 218-228.
Haugen, R., L. Steffes, J. J. Wolf, P. Brown, S. Matzner, and D. H. Siemens. (2008). Evolution of drought tolerance and defense: Dependence of tradeoffs on mechanism, environment, and defense switching. Oikos 117(2), 231-244.
Wolf, J., and A. Statham. (2008). Working together to protect ecological diversity: A community-based learning case study at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 12(3), 33-46.
Wolf, J., M. Stanton, and L. Gellott. (Forthcoming). Critical thinking in physical geography: Linking concepts of content and applicability. Journal of Geography.
Wolf, J. J. (2006). Effects of varying frequencies of management practices on age structure and canopy composition in an oak savanna. Physical Geography, 27(6), 519-533.
Wolf, J. J. (2006). Spatial patterns of canopy and cub-canopy in managed and unmanaged oak savanna. Proceedings of the 19th North American Prairie Conference (Madison, WI), 19, 239-246.
Wolf, J. J., and Bosworth, B. (2006). Impacts of logging on soils in northern Wisconsin. Wisconsin Geographer.
Mast, J. and J. Wolf. (2006). Middle and upper mixed-conifer forests in the North Rim: A change in composition. Forest Ecology and Management, 236, 241-250.
Wolf, J. J. (2004). A 200-year oak savanna fire history in southeastern Wisconsin. American Midland Naturalist, 152, 201-213.
Wolf, J. J., S. W. Beatty, and T. R. Seastedt. (2004). Soil characteristics of Rocky Mountain National Park grasslands invaded by melilotus officinalis and M. alba. Journal of Biogeography, 31(3), 415-24.
Mast, J. N., and J. Wolf. (2004). Ecotonal changes and altered tree spatial patterns in lower mixed-conifer forests, Grand Canyon National Park. Landscape Ecology, 19, 167-180.
Wolf, J. J., S W. Beatty, and G. Carey. (2003). Invasion by sweet clover (melilotus) in montane grasslands, Rocky Mountain National Park. Annals of the Association of American Geographers 93(3), 531-543.
Wolf, J., and J. N. Mast. (1998). Fire history in mixed-conifer forests of the North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park. Physical Geography, 19(1), 1-14.
Recent Grants
- 2008-2009 Riparian restoration at Root River Environmental Ed Community Center, co-dir: B. Lehner ($7250). Funded.
- 2008-2009 The Demographics and Nesting Ecology of Blanding's Turtle (emydoidea blandingii) in southern Wisconsin: Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network. PI: Robert Jagla, co-faculty w/Greg Mayer ($10,000). Funded.
- 2007-2008 Economic Development on Protection of Biological Diversity: A Community-Based Assessment of the Cost-Effectiveness in a Non-Native Eradication Project, with Richard Walasek ($44,515, Submitted.
- 2007-2008 Lesson Study in Geography on Water Resource. In collaboration w/Richard Walasek and John Ward, Office of Professional and Instructional Development Lesson Study Training Grant ($2500). Funded.
- 2007 Applied Biogeography and Ecosystem Dynamics Awareness Program, Root River Environmental Education Community Center Educational Program and Research ($39,500).
- 2006 Community outreach and volunteer participation in a neighborhood ecological project. Submitted to Sustainable Neighborhood Partnership ($8500). Not funded.
- 2006 Savanna Education at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Submitted to Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, Forestry Division Grant ($19,620). Not funded.
- 2006 RUI. Evolutionary ecology: the simultaneous evolution of drought tolerance and defense in plants (contract soils analysis). PI: D. Siemens ($200,000). Submitted to NSF.
- 2004-2006 Garlic Mustard Eradication at Renak-Polak Woods, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network Grant ($20,000). Funded.
- 2004 Impact of Development on Vegetation in a Riparian Corridor, Creative Research Fund ($1000). Funded.
- 2003 Structure and Composition in Oak Opening Canopies: Effects of Restoration, Professional Opportunities Fund/Research and Creative Activity Fund, Dean's Undergraduate Fund ($3000). Funded.
- 2002 RUI: Vanishing Oak Savanna: Restoring Disturbance, Structure, Composition in a Wisconsin Landscape, submitted to National Science Foundation ($115,000). Not funded.
- 2002 Invasion of Oak Savanna in SE Wisconsin. Great Lakes National Program Office ($12,000). Not funded.
- 2001-2002 Fire History and Land Use Change in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Collaborative Undergraduate Research Fund, University of WI ($2000).
- 1999 National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award ($9800).
- 1999 National Park Service Grant, Rocky Mountain National Park ($9200).
Awards and Honors
- 2006 Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award, University of Wisconsin
- 2006 Grand Marshall, Commencement, December 2006
- 2006 In Her Footsteps Award, University of Wisconsin
- 2005/06 Invader Crusader Nomination and Recognition Letter, State of Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species
- 2005 Civic Engagement Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- 1998 Mabel Duncan Scholarship, Partial Graduate Fellowship, University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1997 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, Graduate Research Exposition: 1st Place, Northern Arizona University
- 1995 Dougherty Foundation Scholarship, Du Bois Scholarship, Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship, President's Honor Award, Dean's Scholarship, Northern Arizona University
- 1995 Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Award, American Association of University Women Award, Northern Arizona University
- 1995 Honors: Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta, National Sociology Honors, Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honors Society
- 1994 Women's Studies Scholarship, Sechrist Memorial Foundation Scholarship
