Ph.D. Trace Element Geochemistry/Geosciences, Oregon State University

M.S. Sedimentary Processes/Earth Sciences, Montana State University

B.S. Geology, Northern Arizona University

• BEARTH 341 Natural Hazards and Human Disasters
• BIS 243 Introduction to Environmental Issues
• BIS 346 Climate Change Adaptation Policy
• BES 301 Scientific Methods and Practice
• BPOLST 583 Environmental Policy

To create a classroom environment that will expand perspectives and facilitate inclusivity while participants gain an appreciation for the contributions of others, and the relevance of science in everyday life. I aspire to have a classroom where everyone is eager to work together in a welcoming environment, because understanding differing perspectives and expanding one’s own point of view is often how wisdom is gained, and is required for a complete understanding of a subject. Practical experience involves coursework centered around collecting and evaluating information from relevant place-based examples, so that each student gains experience in analyzing real data, to understand how data translates into information that can address critical societal issues. Learning to communicate concepts and to explain relevant information is also a crucial part of the learning process. Communicating to others what could be critical information for their community and personal well-being is an important life-skill. Lastly, the practical side of teach should include opportunities for students to become comfortable and practiced in discussing data and hypotheses, and explaining to others how and why information is relevant.

Dr. Margaret H. Redsteer is a geoscientist who studies landscape, environmental and climatic change by combining conventional scientific research with oral histories and Indigenous knowledge. Her transdisciplinary work explores how current and historic climate variability affects landscape conditions and ecosystems, and how these are related to livelihoods, living conditions, and land use policies. Much of her work has centered on how conditions of drought and aridity can lead to sand and dust storms that affect agricultural systems and living conditions. As associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at UW Bothell, she teaches about environmental policy, natural hazards and climate change adaptation.