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Shelby Gull Laird 419 E. College Street, SFA Box 6109, Nacogdoches, TX 75962 [email protected]  936-468-2014

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 2010 Ph.D. in Forestry “A volunteer education approach to interactive research-based watershed assessment” Minor: Water Resources, Advisor: Stacy A.C. Nelson

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 2006 M.Ed. in Science Education Minor: Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), Advisor: John Park

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 2001 B.S. in Science Education Focus: Earth Science, course equivalency of a dual BS in Geology Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, USA 01/2015 – present Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture Assistant Professor of Communications of Natural Resource Issues

Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia 03/2012 – 12/2014 School of Environmental Sciences Lecturer in Outdoor Recreation & Environmental Education

Auburn University / Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, USFS, Otto, NC, USA 01/2011 – 03/2012 School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Environmental Education & Communications Consultant, Raleigh, NC, USA 06/2009 – 03/2012 Curriculum Development, Social Media, and Website Management

Wake County Public School System, Raleigh, NC, USA 09/2010 – 01/2011 Second Chance Online Resource Education (SCORE) Science Teacher

Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC, USA 01/2010 – 12/2010 Adjunct Faculty – Physical Geology

Triangle J Council of Government, Morrisville, NC, USA 02/2010 – 12/2010 Internship – Capital Trees Program S.G. Laird Page 2 of 10

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA 05/2006 – 05/2009 Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant

NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Raleigh, NC, USA 06/2005 – 05/2009 Division of Water Resources Environmental Specialist I - It’s Our Water! Program Manager

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA 08/2005 – 05/2006 Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant

Garner Magnet High School, Garner, NC, USA 08/2001 – 07/2005 Earth / Environmental Science Teacher

JOURNAL ARTICLES Shortt, M.A., Laird, S.G., Stephens Williams, P., & Darville, R. (in press). The Impact of Appropriate Interpersonal Touch (AIT) via Handshake on Perceived Credibility of Interpreter and Message. Journal of Interpretation Research. Accepted 12/22/2018. McFarland, L., Laird, S.G. (2018). Parents' and Early Childhood Educators' Attitudes and Practices in Relation to Children's Outdoor Risky Play. Early Childhood Education Journal, 46(2), 159-168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-017-0856-8 Runnels, C., Abbot, J., Laird, S.G., Causin, G., Stephens, P., & Coble, T. (2018). Giving Voice to Our First Nations: Creating a Framework for Indigenous Interpretation through Education and Collaboration. Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, 29(3). Retrieved from http://tribalcollegejournal.org/giving-voice-to-our-first-nations-creating-a-framework-for-indigenous- interpretation-at-cultural-heritage-sites/ Black, R., Laird, S.G., & Perez-Mujica, L. (2017). Using Residents’ Attitudes, Knowledge and Behaviours to Improve Biodiversity Conservation in an Australian Rural-Urban Landscape. Rural Society, 26(3), 197-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/10371656.2017.1364473 Gharis, L.W., Laird, S.G., & Osbourne, D.C. (2017). How Do University Students Perceive Forestry and Wildlife Management Degrees? Journal of Forestry, 115(6), 540-547. https://doi.org/10.5849/JOF-2016- 080R3 Masterman-Smith, H., Rafferty, J., Dunphy, J. & Laird, S.G. (2016). The emerging field of environmental justice studies in Australia: reflections from an environmental community engagement program. Journal of Rural Studies, 47a, 359-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.04.005 Caldwell, P., Segura, C., Laird, S.G., Sun, G., McNulty, S.G., Sandercock, M., Boggs, J. & Vose, J.M. (2015). Short-term stream water temperature observations permit rapid assessment of potential climate change impacts. Hydrological Processes, 29, 2196-2211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.04.005 Laird, S.G., McFarland-Piazza, L. & Allen, S. (2014). Young children’s opportunities for unstructured environmental exploration of nature: Links to adults’ experiences in childhood. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 2(1), 58-75. Retrieved from http://www.naaee.org/sites/default/files/ijecee_21_winter_2014_issue_0.pdf Rafferty, J. & Laird, S.G. (2013). Children’s observations of place-based environmental education: Projects worlds apart highlight education for sustainability inherent in many programs. Journal of Sustainability Education. Online.

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Laird, S. G., Nelson, S. A. C., Stubbs, H. S., James, A. L., & Menius, E. (2012). Organizational Structures and Data Use in Volunteer Monitoring Organizations (VMOs). Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 11(3-4), 165-177. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2012.776918 Annetta, L.A., Murray, M.R., Gull-Laird, S., Bohr, S.C., Park, J.C. (2008). Investigating Student Attitudes Toward A Synchronous, Online Graduate Course in a Multi-User Virtual Learning Environment. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 16(1). Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/200002035 Annetta, L.A., Murray, M.R., Laird, S.G., Bohr, S.C., Park, J.C. (2006). Serious Games: Incorporating video games in the classroom. Educause Quarterly, 29(3), 16-22. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/~/media/files/article-downloads/eqm0633.pdf

BOOK CHAPTERS McFarland, L., & Laird, S.G. (in press). “She’s only two”: Parents and Educators as Gatekeepers of Children’s Opportunities for Nature-based Risky Play. In Research Handbook on ChildhoodNature: Assemblages of Childhood and Nature Research. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-51949-4_58-1 Silva, P. & Laird, S.G. (2017). Adult Education. In A. Kudryavtsev & M.E. Krasny (Eds.), Urban Environmental Education Review, Cornell University Press: Ithaca, NY. http://cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/?GCOI=80140100988800 Vose, J.M., Laird, S.G., Choice, Z.D. & Klepzig, K. (2013). Summary of Findings, Management Options, and Interaction. In J.M. Vose & K. Klepzig (Eds.), Climate change adaptation and mitigation management options: A guide for natural resource managers. CRC Press; Boca Raton, FL. http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781466572751 McNab, W.H., Spetich, M.A., Perry, R.W., Haywood, J.D., Laird, S.G., Clark, S.L., Hart, J.L., Torreano, S.J., & Buchanan, M.L. (2013). Climate-Induced Migration of Native Tree Populations and Consequences for Forest Composition. In J.M. Vose & K. Klepzig (Eds.), Climate change adaptation and mitigation management options: A guide for natural resource managers. CRC Press; Boca Raton, FL. Marion, D.A., Sun, G., Caldwell, P.V., Miniat, C.F., Ouyang, Y., Amatya, D.M., Clinton, B.D., Conrads, P.A., Laird, S.G., Dai, Z., Clingenpeel, J.A., Liu, Y., Roehl, E.A., Moore Myers, J.A. & Trettin, C. (2013). Managing Forest Water Quantity and Quality Under Climate Change. In J.M. Vose & K. Klepzig (Eds.), Climate change adaptation and mitigation management options: A guide for natural resource managers. CRC Press; Boca Raton, FL.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Laird, S.G., Ford, C.R., Laseter, S.H.& Vose, J.M. (2011). Long-term Forest Management and Climate Effects on Streamflow. In Medley, C.N., Patterson, Glenn, and Parker, M.J., eds., 2011, Observing, studying, and managing for change—Proceedings of the Fourth Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2011–5169, 108-113.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS Laird, S.G., & McFarland, L. (2017). Five ways kids can benefit from being outside this summer break. The Conversation - Australia. Retrieved from: https://theconversation.com/five-ways-kids-can-benefit-from- being-outside-this-summer-break-69129 Laird, S.G. (2015). To enhance well-being, soak up some nature. The Daily Sentinel. Retrieved from https://shelbygulllaird.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/9/9/2299675/a04_nacogdochesdaily.pdf Laird, S.G., & McFarland-Piazza, L. (2014). Children need to play outdoors, but we’re not letting them. The Conversation. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/children-need-to-play-outdoors-but-were-not- letting-them-31295

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Laird, S. G., Wardell-Johnson, A., & Ragusa, A. T. (2014). Editorial: Exploring the human–environment connection: Rurality, ecology and social well-being. Rural Society, 23(2), 114-116. Laird, S.G. (2014). Hug a tree: the evidence shows it really will make you feel better. The Conversation. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/hug-a-tree-the-evidence-shows-it-really-will-make-you-feel-better- 21924 Laird, S.G. (2012). Review of Education for Sustainable Development Teacher Resources from the Geographical Association, UK. Journal of Sustainability Education. Price, A. (2011). What’s Good In My Hood? J. Kirkland, S.G. Laird, A. Southworth, S. Zaslow (Special Consultants). New York Restoration Project: New York, NY. https://www.nyrp.org/NYRP_WhatsGoodInMyHood_Workbook.pdf available online at: https://shelbygulllaird.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/9/9/2299675/nyrp_whatsgoodinmyhood_workbook.p df

PUBLICATIONS – IN REVIEW / REVISION Biles, C.P., Payne, E.C., Laird, S.G., & Brown, E.G. (in review). Creating Community Agriculture Awareness through an Advocacy Service Learning Project. Submitted to North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Journal in April 2018. McFarland, L., & Laird, S.G. (in revision). Young Children’s Opportunities for Unstructured Nature Play in Family Environments: Relations to Parents’ Connection to Nature.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS – ACADEMIC Laird, S.G., Runnels, C.R., & Coble, T. (2018, November). Future is Now: VR and AR in Curriculum Design. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Interpretation, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 27-December 1. Laird, S.G. (2018, October). Cultural competence and community engagement through environmental education in Haiti. Presentation at the 47th Annual Conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, Washington, October 10-13. Laird, S.G. (2018, October). Connecting Kids with Nature. Presentation at the Texas Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference, Palestine, TX, October 5-7. Laird, S.G. (2018, March). Impacts of a two-day intensive ‘Root Camp’ on sense of belonging and student retention. Presentation at the 12th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Conference, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, March 8-10. Laird, S.G., Weems, B., & Fuller, S.A. (2018, March). Natural resources without borders. Presentation at the 12th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Conference, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, March 8-10. Laird, S.G., & McFarland, L. (2016, November). What Interpretive Opportunities Exist for Young Children and Their Parents Outdoors? Presentation at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Interpretation, Corpus Christi, Texas, November 8-12. Laird, S.G., Holmes, M. & Williams, H. (2016, February). Retention impacts of a weekend “root camp” and mentoring program for incoming forestry students. Presentation at the 11th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Conference, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, February 25-27. Gharis, L. & Laird, S.G. (2016, February). How do university students perceive forestry and wildlife management degrees? Presentation at the 11th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources Conference, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, February 25-27.

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Laird, S.G., Chavez, D. & Buckley, J. (2016, January). Hidden in Plain Sight: People of Color in the Outdoors. Presentation at the 2nd Annual Office of Multicultural Affairs Diversity Conference at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, January 30 Laird, S.G. & Thompson, T. (2015, October). Navigating Through the Diversity Divide in EE. Workshop at the 44th Annual NAAEE Conference, San Diego, California, October 15-18. Laird, S.G. & Black, R. (2014, August). Grassroots conservation actions by private landholders on small parcels in the urban/rural divide of Australia and beyond. Presentation at the 99th Annual ESA Conference, Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California, August 10-15 Laird, S.G. (2013, October). Opportunities Adults Provide for Young Children to Learn Outdoors. Presentation at the 42nd Annual NAAEE Conference, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, October 9-12 Laird, S.G. (2013, October). Does Outdoor Field Experience Connect University Students to Nature? Presentation at the 10th Annual NAAEE Research Symposium, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, October 8-9 Laird, S.G. (2013, September). What is Community Environmental Education? Applying lessons to connect people with environment. Presentation at the 31st NSW AAEE Conference, Dubbo, NSW, Australia, September 26-27 Laird, S.G. & A. Wilson (2012, October). Connectedness to Nature in Unique Populations: Questions Remain in Research. Presentation at the 41th Annual NAAEE Conference, Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, California, October 10-13 Laird, S.G. & A. Wilson (2012, October). How can we Increase Connectedness to Nature? Presentation at the 9th Annual NAAEE Research Symposium, Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, California, October 9-10 Yelton, S., Haine, D., Laird, S.G. & D. Whitaker (2011, October). Developing North Carolina’s Environmental Literacy Plan: Smart Minds, Greener Future. Presentation at the 40th Annual NAAEE Conference, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 12-15 Laird, S.G. & A. Price (2011, October). Nature in My Neighborhood – What’s Good in My Hood? Presentation at the 40th Annual NAAEE Conference, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 12-15 Bull, K. & S.G. Laird (2011, October). NCCAN! – A Partnership Connecting North Carolina’s Children to Nature. Presentation at the 40th Annual NAAEE Conference, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 12-15 Laird, S.G., Ford, C.R., Laseter, S.H. & Vose, J.M. (2011, September). Long-term Forest Management and Climate Effects on Streamflow. Presentation at the 4th Interagency Conference on Research in the Watershed, Fairbanks, Alaska, September 26-30 Laird, S. (2009, October). Adapt It’s Our Water for Your State. Presentation at the 38th Annual NAAEE Conference, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, October 8-13

OTHER ORAL PRESENTATIONS / PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Laird, S.G. (2018, March). What does imposter syndrome have to do with women outdoors? 2nd Annual International Women’s Day Teach-in at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, March 8. Laird, S.G. (2017, March). Believing in yourself: combating imposter syndrome. OMA Women’s Empowerment Summit at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, March 3. Laird, S.G. (2015, October). Current Trends in EE Research and Applications for EE Practice. Invited member of panel presentation at the 44th Annual NAAEE Conference, San Diego, California, October 15-18. Laird, S.G. (2015, October). Diversity in Environmental Education. Invited presentation to the Texas Association for Environmental Education, University of Houston – Clear Lake, October 10. Laird, S.G. (2014, August). Climate change – impact on people, communities and well-being. Invited presentation and panel member, Climate Change and the Community Forum, Albury Entertainment Centre, August 19 Black, R. & S.G. Laird (2013, September). Campus Transportation Study Report. Invited presentation to CSU Environmental Scorecard Launch, Albury-Wodonga Campus, September 19

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Laird, S.G., Engdahl, S., Watson, D. & Lunt, I. (2013, July). Your Research Profile & Getting It Out There. Interactive panel discussion at the 2013 ILWS Forum, Albury, NSW, July 11. Laird, S.G. (2013, April). Natural Resources Management Education Ideas from North America. Invited presentation to Murray Darling Environmental Educators, Albury, NSW, April 15. Laird, S. (2008, November). Brazil: The Educator Experience. Presentation at the 19th Annual EENC Conference, Oak Island, North Carolina, November 6-8 Laird, S. (2007, October). It’s Our Water! Workshop. Presentation at the 18th Annual Conference of EENC, Hendersonville, North Carolina, October 25-27 Laird, S. & M. Townley (2006, November). It’s Our Water! Workshop Preview. Presentation at the 37th Annual NCSTA Professional Development Institute, Greensboro, NC, November 8-10 It’s Our Water! Workshop, Facilitated 16 one to two day workshops for teachers and environmental professionals, in places including Raleigh, Concord, Pinehurst, Wilmington, NC, Fairy Stone State Park, VA, 2005 – 2009 It’s Our Water! Facilitator Training, co-developed, led and organized weeklong training for future facilitators of Project WET and It’s Our Water! in North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, August 2006, August 2007

POSTER PRESENTATIONS Laird, S.G. (2018, October). Transformative Experiences in Environmental Education: Exploring Measurements and Methods. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Research Symposium of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, Washington, October 9-10. Stiefel, T.A., Laird, S.G., Darville, R., & Templeton, N. (2018, October). Outdoor Education’s Effect on Scholastic Achievement and Behavior. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Research Symposium of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, Washington, October9-10. Laird, S.G., Hoke, K., & McFarland, L. (2018, October). Working to Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors for Young Children. Poster presented at the 47th Annual Conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, Washington, October 10-13. Laird, S.G. & Thompson, T. (2015, October). Mapping the Diversity Divide in EE. Poster presented at the 12th Annual NAAEE Research Symposium, San Diego, California, October 14-15. Laird, S. and Maloy, H., (2007, November). An Educational Approach to Research-based Monitoring for Sustainable Watershed Assessment. Poster presented at the 36th annual NAAEE Conference, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, November 13

GRANTS Stephens Williams, P., Laird, S.G. (May 2017). National Visitor Use Monitoring – Texas. US Forest Service, $124,885. Laird, S.G., Kidd, K.R., Stephens Williams, P., & Fuller, S.A. (2017). Lake Naconiche: Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas. SFA Service Learning Mini Grant, $500. Laird, S.G. (2015-2019). A Natural World: Explorations of Urban and Rural Outdoor Experiences of Children and Adults. McIntire Stennis project, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, $50,000. Laird, S.G. (acting PI), Coble, T., Stephens Williams, P., McBroom, M., Paglierani, R., Smaldone, D. (2012- 2016). Science in the Public Interface: Equipping Museum Professionals to Engage Audiences Regarding Complex and Controversial Science Topics. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), $247,150. Laird, S.G. (acting PI), Coble, T., Smaldone, D., & Barrie, E. (2012-2017). Northeast Region Public Engagement at Three National Park Sites: Evaluation and Future Strategies. National Park Service (NPS), $81,000. Masterman-Smith, H., Rafferty, J., & Laird, S.G. (2014-2015). Learning Communities: Creating Sustainable Communities Theme. Commonwealth Government, Higher Education Pathways and Partnerships Program (HEPPP), AU$827,083.

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Rafferty, J., MacDonald, A., MacDonald, C., Laird, S.G., & Gill, M. (2013-2014). Capturing Change. CSU Green Sustainability Grant, AU$13,191. Black, R. & Laird, S.G. (2013-2014).The Impact of CSU Curricula on Undergraduate Knowledge, Understanding & Skills of Environmental Sustainability. CSU Green Sustainability Grant, AU$7,761. Rafferty, J., Masterman-Smith, H., Laird, S.G. & Dunphy, J. (2013-2014). Our Place: Riverina and Murray. NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, AU$90,000. Laird, S.G. & Rafferty, J. (2013). Green roof/wall impacts on urban dwellers: A case study. CSU Honours Operating Grants, AU$1,970. Laird, S.G. & Black, R. (2012-2013). Understanding Thurgoona/Wirlinga Community Knowledge & Values of Biodiversity. Albury Conservation Company, AU$4,045. Laird, S.G. & Black, R. (2012-2013). Transportation decisions and behaviours of students and staff at the Albury-Wodonga campus of Charles Sturt University. CSU Green Sustainability Grant, AU$1,900. Allen, S., Smith, M., Piazza, L., & Laird, S.G. (2012-2013). CSU Green Kids: Developing Children’s Knowledge of Environmental Sustainability Through Learning About Bush Tucker and Bush Walking. CSU Green Sustainability Grant, AU$14,200.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stephen F. Austin State University FOR111/111L: Careers and Competencies in Forestry (Spring, Fall) 2015 – 2018 FOR457: Environmental Attitudes and Issues (Spring) 2016 – 2018 FOR571: Curriculum-based Interpretive Programs (Spring) 2017 FOR580: Advanced Professional Interpretation (Spring, online only) 2016, 2018 FOR335: Non-Timber Resources Management – Field Station (Summer) 2015 – 2018 FOR451/451L: Management of Outdoor Recreation Areas (Fall) 2015, 2017 FOR575: Connecting to Place – Independent Study (Fall, online only) 2015, 2017 FOR351: Wildland Recreation Administration (Spring) 2015, 2018 FOR567: Oral Interpretive Programs (Fall, online only) 2018 FOR464/564/664: Regenerative Development in Haiti 2018

Charles Sturt University SCI102: Experiencing Science (1 internal, managed across 3 campuses) 2014 ENM424: Environmental Internship (1 blended mode) 2013 – 2014 REC167: Leadership & Communication (1 distance, 1 internal each year) 2012 – 2014 REC205/405: Open Space Planning (2 distance, 1 internal each year) 2012 – 2014 REC260: The Australian Leisure Product (1 distance) 2012

Wake Technical Community College GEL120: Physical Geology (2) 2010

North Carolina State University NR532: Principles of GIS (TA, 2 distance, graduate level) 2008 FOR420/520: Watershed and Wetlands Hydrology (TA, 1, graduate level) 2007 NR100: Introduction to Natural Resources (TA, 1, grading only) 2006 EMS203: Introduction to Teaching Science (TA, 1) 2005 – 2006 MEA110: Physical Geology Laboratory (TA, teaching lab, 4 total) 2000 – 2002

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GRADUATE STUDENTS (primary supervisor, completed) Stephen F. Austin State University Mickey Shortt, MS Resource Interpretation 2017 Thesis title: Does touch have a place in interpretation? Researching the role of appropriate interpersonal touch (AIT) in interpretive programs Peter Dally, MS Resource Interpretation 2017 Non-thesis project title: Communicating Wilderness Use in Denali National Park and Beyond Lisa Murphy, MS Resource Interpretation 2016 Non-thesis project title: What Bat is That? Citizen Science Bat Monitoring in Yosemite Jeffrey Axel, MS Resource Interpretation 2016 Non-thesis project title: Planning, Researching, Writing, and Designing a Non-Fiction Manuscript for Publication on Lake Bonneville and the Bonneville Flood Megan Wilkins, MS Resource Interpretation 2016 Non-thesis project title: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: An Interpretive Book Sean Christopher Rodriguez Riley, MS Resource Interpretation 2015 Non-thesis project title: The care up there: How to be green while travelling in the great blue yonder

Charles Sturt University Vijay Kuttappan, Master of Philosophy 2015 Thesis title: Seasonal migration in tank irrigation communities of South India Karina Maloney, Undergraduate Honours Thesis, passed H1 2013 Thesis title: Green roof and wall influences on urban dwellers resident landscape perception, connection to nature and physical health

REVIEWS / EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES Peer Reviewer, Journal of Forestry 2018 Peer Reviewer, Applied Environmental Education & Communication 2016 - Present Peer Reviewer, Forests 2016 Co-editor, Special Edition of Rural Society 2013 – 2014 Peer Reviewer, NAAEE Conference & Research Symposium 2012, 2015 – 2016 External Reviewer, US EPA Region 4 Environmental Education Grant 2010

HONORS / AWARDS Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Photography Contest 2013 Finalist Staff Category Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Photography Contest 2012 1st Place Staff Category Auburn University, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences 2011 1st Annual Photography Contest – 1st Place Human Interest, 2nd Travel Outstanding Service Award, Environmental Educators of NC 2009 Outstanding Newcomer Award, Environmental Educators of NC 2007 Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honors Society, Mu Chapter 2007 NCSU University Diversity Award, Student Organization for 2007 Wolfpack Women in Science as a new organization North Carolina Teaching Fellow 1997

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MEMBERSHIPS Children & Nature Network (C&NN) 2018 – Present Society of American Foresters (SAF) 2017 – Present Texas Association for Environmental Education (TAEE), Board Member 2015 – Present National Association for Interpretation (NAI) 2015 – Present Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) 2010 – Present North American Association of Environmental Educators (NAAEE) 2007 – Present Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) 2012 – 2014 Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), Board Member & Past-President 2006 – 2012 Wolfpack Women in Science (WWiS), Founding Member 2006 – 2010 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) 2003 – 2013

CERTIFICATES / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Project Learning Tree (PLT) Facilitator 2018 – Present Wilderness First Responder Certification 2018 – Present Project WILD Facilitator 2016 – Present North Carolina Certified Environmental Educator 2010 – Present NCSU GIS Certificate 2007 Project WET Facilitator 2006 – Present North Carolina Certified Teacher, Science, 9 - 12 2001 – Present

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Contributing Attendee – Children & Nature Network Leadership Summit 2018 Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources (BCUENR) 2018 2017 – 2018 Conference Co-chair Texas Forestry Association (TFA) Outreach & Education Committee 2017 – Present Texas Forestry Literacy Plan Working Group 2016 Pineywoods Children in Nature Network, Founding Member 2016 – Present TAEE Conference Committee 2015, 2016 Member, Board of Texas Association for Environmental Education 2015 – Present School & Community Garden Committee, Nacogdoches Independent School District 2015 – 2017 Project Mentor, Korringal High School 2013 Committee Chair, Welcome to North Carolina, NAAEE Conference 2011 2010 – 2011 Developing Partner, NC Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights 2010 Member, NC Children and Nature Coalition (NCCAN!) Leadership Team 2009 – 2012 Member, NC Environmental Literacy Plan Working Group 2009 – 2012 Member, Board of Environmental Educators of North Carolina 2007 – 2012 President, 2010; raised over $14,000 as Resources Development Chair, 2008 Judge, State of North Carolina Science Fair 2007 – 2010 NC Teaching Fellows, Regional Interviewer and Writing Assessor 2003 – 2005

INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE Coordinated Community Response Team, Title IX, SFASU 2018 Search Committee, Wildlife, ATCOFA, SFASU 2018 SFA Way Committee, SFA 2018 – Present NacogdoTREEs Program Organizer 2015 – 2017

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Organized, led, and supervised volunteer student/staff group to Haiti 2017 Search Committee, Wildlife, ATCOFA, SFA 2017 Teaching & Learning Advancement Committee, SFA 2016 – 2017 Diversity Conference Committee, Office of Multicultural Affairs, SFA 2017 Office of Multicultural Affairs Caucus Member, SFA 2016 – Present OMA AXcel Faculty Mentor, Stephen F. Austin State University 2016 Faculty Supervisor, SFA Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences 2017 (MANRRS) Student Chapter Faculty Supervisor, SFA National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Student Chapter 2015 – Present Core Curriculum Assessment Committee Member, Stephen F. Austin State University 2015 - 2017 Innovation Lab Committee Member, Stephen F. Austin State University 2015 Mentor in Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University 2013 – 2014 Management Team Member, Institute for Land, Water & Society, Charles Sturt University 2012 – 2014 School Board Member, School of Environmental Sciences (SES), Charles Sturt University 2012 – 2014 Curriculum, Learning and Teaching Committee Member, SES, Charles Sturt University 2012 – 2014 Invited Alumni Seminar, NCSU DFER 2010 Advisor for Brazil Program, NCSU Sci-Link Environmental Programs 2009 – 2011 Graduate Student Panel, NCSU Summer REU program 2009 NC Project WET, Advisory Board Member 2006 – 2009 Member, Board of Wolfpack Women in Science 2006 – 2010 President 2006-2007

MEDIA Newspaper Article – The Daily Sentinel, Students unite to provide outreach in Haiti, Sarah Fuller, 29 July 2018 Newspaper Article – The Daily Sentinel, Learning while serving, Sarah Fuller, 25 July 2017 https://shelbygulllaird.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/9/9/2299675/nacogdochesdailysentinel_haiti.pdf Newspaper Article – The Daily Sentinel, SFA students develop plan for Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds, Sarah Fuller, 28 March 2016 News Interview – KTRE, Nacogdoches earns coveted Tree City USA designation, 11 September 2015, http://www.KTRE.com/clip/11838331/nacogdoches-earns-coveted-tree-city-usa-designation Newspaper Article – Sydney Morning Herald, The end of the wild child? Why kids today are no longer free to roam, Josephine Tovey, 19 April 2015, http://www.smh.com.au/world/the-end-of-the-wild-child-why-kids- today-are-no-longer-free-to-roam-20150416-1mmwnw.html Radio Interview – Local ABC Southern Queensland on Unsupervised Play, Rebecca McLauren, 6 October 2014 Radio Interview – Local ABC Goulburn Murray, Community Climate Change Panel, Bronwen O’Shea, 18 August 2014 Newspaper Article – Border Mail, Don’t lose rural value: researchers, 18 January 2014, http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/2030892/dont-lose-rural-value-researchers/?cs=11 Radio Interview – 2AY on Transportation Study, 10 September 2013 Newspaper Article – Border Mail, This green roof grows on you, 20 August 2013, http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1716972/this-green-roof-grows-on-you/ Radio Interview – Local ABC Goulburn Murray on Green Roofs and Gardening, Gaye Pattison, 6 August 2013 Radio Interview – Local ABC Goulburn Murray on 457 Visas, 20 June 2013 Radio Interview – 2AY on Biodiversity Survey Distribution, 21 February 2013

updated 01-15-2019