An EconoTimes perspective
Keahna Margeson
IDPhD Student, School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University
EDUCATION PhD, Interdisciplinary, September 2021-ongoing- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia MS in Sociology, Thesis: Understanding City parks as New Common Pool Resources: A Case Study of the Dakota Nature Park. December 2018 – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD BS in Sociology, Minor in Psychology, Honors Program, December 2015 – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Ethics Board Member, Social Sciences and Humanities, Dalhousie, 2021- present Assist researchers in application of three fundamental principles of research: respect for persons, concern for welfare, and justice Review research applications Consider ethics aspects of research protocol Assessment of annual or other reports Student Affairs Committee, Representative-Elect, Council Member, International Association for Society and Natural Resources, 2021-present Foster interdisciplinary approaches for students studying social and ecological sciences Create welcoming atmosphere to engage students in professional development activities Communicate with students about learning and professional development opportunities Liasson between Council and student members Generate professional outreach materials Social Science Research Support, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Environmental Protection Agency in Duluth, MN, January 2019-2021 Qualitative data analysis Translation of findings through reports, journal articles, and technical briefings Adhering to project structure and deadlines Oral and written communication to technical audiences, supervisors, and colleagues Board Member, Friends of Lake Superior Reserve, Superior, WI, June 2019-2021 Contribute to creation and implementation of communication plan Contribute to creation and implementation of strategic action plan Design and implementation of organization website Outreach and communication, emphasizing equity and inclusion Social media and communications management Northwoods Women in Science, 2020-present PUBLICATIONS Journal article Sherren, K., Margeson, K., Chen, Y., J.R, P., & Smit, M. (in review). Digital Impact Assessment. In T. Fischer, S. Bice, U. J. Thakur, M. Montano, B. Noble, & F. Retief (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Impact Assessment. Zhao, Q.; Chen, Y.; Gone Pallavi, K.; Wells, E.; Margeson, K,; Sherren, K. (in review). Modelling cultural ecosystem services in agricultural dykelands and tidal wetlands to inform climate adaptation decisions: a social media data approach. Marine Policy. Eisenhauer, E., Williams, K., Margeson, K., Paczuski, S., Mulvaney, K. Hano, M.C. 2020. Advancing translational research in environmental science: The role and impact of social science. Environmental Science & Policy. Reports and data Williams, K., Margeson, K., Paczuski, S., Clarke, R., Auker, K., Hoffman, J. 2020. Beneficial Use of Dredge Material Decision Tool. RESES Final Report. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Duluth MN, EPA/600/R-20/409. Williams, K., Margeson, K., Paczuski, S., and Hoffman, J. 2019. Mud Lake Future Alternatives Community Values and Health Impacts Analysis. Data set. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Duluth, MN, EPA/600/F19/054. Oral Presentations Angradi, T, S. Green, T. Hollenhorst, J. Josephs, J. Launspach, K. Margeson, S. Paczuski, M. Wick, K. Williams, and J. Witts. Learning at Pickle Ponds: What does R2R2R look like in a place. St. Louis River Summit, Duluth, MN, March 1-3, 2021. Paczuski, S., K. Margeson, K. Williams, and J. Hoffman. Decision support for the beneficial use of dredged material. International Association of the Great Lakes (IAGL) Virtual Meeting, Duluth, MN, June 4-5, 2020. Paczuski, S., K. Margeson, K. Williams, and J. Hoffman. Supporting decision-making through analysis of the beneficial reuse of dredged materials in the St. Louis River. St Louis River Summit, Duluth, MN, March 3-4, 2020. Poster Presentations Margeson, K, S. Paczuski, K. Williams and J. Hoffman. Using the R3 Paradigm to understand decision making in beneficial use of dredged material projects. St. Louis River Summit, Duluth, MN, March 3-4, 2020. Margeson, K. Cultivating collaboration in a public park: A case study of the Dakota Nature Park as a common pool resource. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2018. Margeson, K. Promise for Pine Ridge: What are the perceived effects of Thunder Valley Community Development Corp. being federally recognized as a Promise Zone? SDSU Sociology 90th Anniversary Research Symposium, 2016.
