CURRICULUM VITAE Version – September 2007 Amy Owen, Ph.D. Social Sciences Division 215 Kethley Hall, PO Box 3264 Delta State University Cleveland, MS (662) 846-4098
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DEGREES Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (2003) University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho Dissertation topic: Use of government spatial information and engagement of rural farming communities in water resource protection planning Master of Science in Ecosystems Biology (1991) Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Ecosystem Science: Aquatic systems, nutrients, eutrophication, land use Thesis topic: Nutrient loading to a reservoir in a scenic river system Bachelor of Science in Biology (1988) Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Minor in Chemistry Biology, Chemistry, with Secondary Science Ed. Certification TEACHING HISTORY Assistant Professor of Geography and Social Science Education (present) Delta State University, Department of Social Sciences Cleveland, Mississippi Teach World Regional Geography, Secondary Social Science Methods, Geography of Asia and the Pacific, Program Coordinator and Advisor for the Secondary Social Science Education Program Teaching Assistant (2003) University of Idaho, Department of Geography Physical geography laboratory (separate course from physical geography), including lectures, assignments and student evaluation
Teaching Assistant (1989) Eastern Michigan University, Biology Department Introductory biology laboratory, included laboratory lectures and student evaluation Science Teacher (1988) Brighton Area Schools Brighton, Michigan Physical sciences and chemistry, 9 – 12 grade RESEARCH/FIELD HISTORY Research Assistant (2002 to 2003) University of Idaho, Department of Geography Developed information access tools for water protection, tested methods for increasing participant action and involvement of rural communities. Research Scientist (2000 to 2001) Idaho Water Resources Research Institute Moscow, Idaho Assisted University of Idaho research team in State of Idaho water project for determining well protection areas. Water Resource Planner (1997 to 1999) Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division, Water Resources Division Lapwai, Idaho Developed groundwater protection program for indigenous communities, water source protection zone planning, use of spatial information for drinking water education and protection. Environmental Scientist (1991 to 1996) Chippewa/Ottawa Treaty Fishery Management Association, Inter-Tribal Fisheries and Assessment Program Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Developed programs for indigenous fish conservation and water protection, coordinated Great Lakes water quality programs and initiatives, developed fish contaminant testing program. Research Assistant (1990 to 1991) Eastern Michigan University, Department of Biology Designed river and reservoir nutrient study and database, assisted State of Michigan in improving water quality of Scenic River system. COURSES TAUGHT Geography of Asia and the Pacific (1) World Regional Geography (8) Social Science Methods (3) US Geography (1) Socioeconomic Spatial Applications (1) Natural Resource Spatial Applications (1) Remote Sensing of the Environment (1) Introduction to Spatial Application Principles (1) ADVISING AND PROGRAM COORDINATION: SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION Fall, 2007: 64 advisees, 4 student teachers
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Spring 2007: 58 advisees, 6 student teachers Fall 2006: 60 advisees, 1 student teacher Spring 2006: 60 advisees, 6 students teachers Fall 2005: 62 advisees, 8 student teachers
REFEREED SCHOLARLY WORK Owen, A., Jankowski, P., Williams, B. & Wulfhorst, J.D. (2007) Improving public participation in resource protection: case studies in north-central Idaho. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, Forthcoming. Owen, A. (2006) Program Report for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). Submitted February, 2006, Recognition approved October. Owen, A., Jankowski, P. & Williams. B. (2006). A Social cybernetics approach to community use of spatial data for resource protection: field study on a north-central Idaho Indian Reservation. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, 8(4), pp. 431-450.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS Owen, A. (2007) Transdisciplinary Research and Teaching at Delta State University, Romea Conference, September. Owen, A. (2007) Transdisciplinary Research and Teaching: for faculty, students and teacher candidates. Presentation, DSU Research Seminar May We Present Research Seminar, April. Owen, A. (2006). Application of Second Order Social Dynamics in Community Resource Planning: Case Studies with communities on a north-central Idaho Indian Reservation DSU presentation. DSU Research Seminar “May We Present”, PowerPoint presentation, April. Owen, A. (2005). Community use of GIS for water protection, field studies on an Idaho Indian Reservation. Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado. Paper presentation. April.
ACADEMIC SERVICE
Committee Member: Teacher Education Council. Fa07-present Committee Member, Delta State University Standards 1, 4 and Conceptual Framework Committees for NCATE Accreditation (Fa05 - Sp07). Social Science Education Coordinator (Fa05 – present) Special projects: o Redesign of assessment system to align with NCSS standards o NCATE accreditation report (submitted Sp06, approved Fa06) Committee Member, Delta State University Faculty Research Committee (Fa05 – present) Special project: o Proposed interdisciplinary faculty research interest and partnership development for Delta State University Committee Member, Delta State University Student Ethics and Honesty Committee (Sp05 – present) Committee Member, Delta State University Search Committee for Dean, College of Education (Sp07) Committee Member, Delta State University Faculty Search Committee, Political Science (Fa06) Committee Member, Delta State University Faculty Search Committee, Political Science (Fa06) Committee Lead, Social Science Education Student Learning Objectives (Fa06) Reviewer, Delta State University Writing Proficiency Exams (Fa05 and Fa06) Reviewer, National Council for the Social Studies for National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Fa05 – Fa06) Committee Member, Geography Graduate Committees (Sp06 and Fa06) Reviewer, Delta State University Writing Proficiency Exams (Fa05 and Fa06) Committee Member, Delta State University Social Sciences Division Curriculum Development Committee (Sp05 and Fa05)
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP National Council for the Social Studies Association of American Geographers
PEER REVIEWED ACCREDITATION WORK NCSS accreditation report: Submitted February, 2006. Accepted October 2006, full accreditation granted without exception first round. NCATE organizational report: Submission June, 2006. NCATE visit, compilation of accreditation data, report summaries, and other exhibition materials, October 2006 through April 2007. Reviewer for NCSS Teacher Program Accreditation Accreditations Meetings
NCSS College of Education Retreat, August, 2007 NCATE visit briefing, November 15,2006 NCATE retreat January 17, 2007 NCATE visit orientation February 22,2007 NCATE mock Visit, March 5, 2007 NCATE town hall meeting March 20, 2007 NCATE visit.March 31-April 4,2007: interviews, poster session, displays, dinners, etc. NCSSS Reviewer Training Fall, 2005
GUEST LECTURES
Owen, A. (2007) “Belize, Travels by Bus: Summer of 2004”, Social Science Seminar: From the Arctic Ocean to the Great Wall of China: A Celebration of Global Travel and Study, October. Social Science Education Program at DSU, presentation to SOC 101 Engaging the Social Sciences (Fa07) Increasing community involvement using GIS, case study of communities in north central Idaho, presentation to SOC 475 Sociology of Community (Sp05)
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING INNOVATION Creation of cultural diversity field experience in methods course (Fall, 2007) Assisted in Development of online assessment system in TaskStream for methods courses of all programs (Fall, 2007) Redesigned Methods course to fulfill gaps in assessment program (Fall, 2006) Incorporated NCSS standards in presentations / assessment for teacher candidates (Fall, 2006) Developed first “Directed Response Folio”, an online assessment tool, for an educational program at DSU using TaskStream (Fall, 2006) TaskStream Training at DSU Department of Education Lab: (Summer, 2005) TaskStream Training with Richard Coughlin (Fall, 2005) WebCT seminar (Fall, 2005) ROMEA faculty development conference on Student Engagement (Fall, 2005) Beyond Tables and Graphs: Mapping the Census, Baton Rouge, LA. Training course in socioeconomic applications in GIS. (Fall, 2004) Imagine Training. Oxford, MS. Remote Sensing training course (Fall, 2004)
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DSU faculty on Writing Across the Curriculum “What To Do If Students "Can't" Write” (Spring, 2005) GIS Certification, University of Idaho (2002) Intro to GIS with ArcView, US Bureau of Indian Affairs (1998) Native American Cultural Training, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe (1994) Land Use in Native Lands Workshop, University of Minnesota (1994) Secondary Teaching Certification in Science, Michigan (1988) Specialist Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Oakland Community College (1985) Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Oakland Community College (1985) TEACHING AND RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY TaskStream, online program assessment WebCT, online course management Digital processing SASS, statistical ArcInfo, GIS Lycos Imagine, remote sensing Database design and analysis GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES TAKEN Remote Sensing/GIS Integration History and Philosophy of Geography Computer Mapping Geographic Information Systems Meteorology GIS Seminar Interpretation of Aerial Photos Statistical Applications in Rural Community Water Protection Decision Making/Resource Management Land/Resource Regulations Seminar Energy Analysis and Environmental Decision Making Special Topics Biology Seminar in Zoology Subsurface Water Resources Limnology Biometrics (statistics) Ecosystems Biology Seminar Trees and Shrubs Ichthyology Wetland Ecosystems Natural History of Invertebrates GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED USGS Section 104b Water Resources Research Grant (2000) Helwig Scholarship for Master’s Research (1991) HONORS National Dean’s List (1988) Graduation Cum Laude (1988)
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