Dr. Kristin Drexler
                            Full-Time Professor, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
                        
                    Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Administration
- New Mexico State University
- M.A. in Latin American Studies
- Ohio University
- B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
- New Mexico State University
Research Interests
Socio-ecological Systems, Agroforestry, Human Geography, Environmental Science, and Sustainable Development 
PhD research: Sustainable Agroecology and Educational Leadership; Belizean Forest Farming Communities; Socio-Ecological Systems; Vulnerability and Resilience to Ecological Change; Community Capitals
                        PhD research: Sustainable Agroecology and Educational Leadership; Belizean Forest Farming Communities; Socio-Ecological Systems; Vulnerability and Resilience to Ecological Change; Community Capitals
Positions Held
2005 - Present
                                        Full Basket Belize (formerly International Friends of Belize)
                                        Vice President-Executive Committee-Board of Directors
                                    2021 - 2022
                                        Gila Film School
                                        Co-Instructor and Conservation Director
                                    2022 - 2022
                                        American Public University
                                        Co-Investigator for Research
                                    2018 - 2018
                                        Universidad de LaSalle (Colombia)
                                        Instructor
                                    2012 - 2014
                                        New Mexico State University
                                        Coordinator, Faculty-Led International Programs 
                                    2006 - 2012
                                        New Mexico State University
                                        Founder/Director, Belize Field School                            
                                    2003 - 2009
                                        Zia Engineering
                                        Environmental Scientist
                                    2002 - 2003
                                        Continental Divide Trail Alliance
                                        Field Manager
                                    1992 - 2001
                                        National Park Service
                                        Park Ranger
                                    1997 - 1999
                                        U.S. Peace Corps
                                        Peace Corps Volunteer
                                    Intellectual Contributions
COVID-19 Resilience in Indigenous Communities: A Community Capitals Approach
                                            Kristin A Drexler,Michelle A Watts
                                        
                                        
                                            October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2, 2025
                                        
                                        Journal of Indigenous Research
                                    The Past as Prologue: How Historic Relations with the Federal Government Encouraged Foundations of Resilience and Autonomy for the Metlakatla Indian Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
                                            Casey  Skvorc,Michelle A Watts,Kristin A Drexler
                                        
                                        
                                            February 17, 2025
                                        
                                        Journal of Indigenous Research
                                    Spiraling up Agency and Resilience among Indigenous Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
                                            Michelle A Watts,Kristin A Drexler,  
                                        
                                        
                                            January (1st Quarter/Winter) 6, 2025
                                        
                                        Latin American Perspectives
                                    Cultural Eutrophication Impacts to New River in Northern Belize: A Community Capitals Assessment
                                            Kristin A Drexler,Ed  Boles
                                        
                                        
                                            July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 25, 2024
                                        
                                        Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research
                                    An Interdisciplinary Capitals Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts to Indigenous Communities of the Americas
                                            Michelle A Watts,Kristin A Drexler,Casey  Skvorc
                                        
                                        
                                            April (2nd Quarter/Spring)  2023
                                        
                                        SECOLAS Conference Proceedings
                                    Climate-Smart Adaptations and Government Extension Partnerships for Sustainable Farming in Maya Milpa Communities of Southern Belize
                                            Kristin A Drexler
                                        
                                        
                                            March 10, 2021
                                        
                                        Sustainability (Journal). Special Edition: "Risk-Informed Sustainable Development in the Rural Tropics". 
                                    A Planetary Perspective of Earth Systems Sustainability: Reframing Climate Change Implications from Agricultural Adaptations in Maya Milpa Farming Communities in Belize
                                            Kristin A Drexler
                                        
                                        
                                            January (1st Quarter/Winter)  2021
                                        
                                        Space Education & Strategic Applications (APUS Journal)
                                    Socio-Ecological System Impacts of Anthropogenic Pollution on the New River, Belize
                                            Kristin A ,  
                                        
                                        
                                            October (4th Quarter/Autumn)  2020
                                        
                                        Global Security and Intelligence Studies (APUS Journal) 
                                    Government Extension, Agroecology, and Sustainable Food Systems In Belize Milpa Communities: A Socio-Ecological Systems Approach
                                            Kristin A Drexler
                                        
                                        
                                            March 16, 2020
                                        
                                        Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community Development
                                    Extension Leadership and Sustainable Agriculture in Belize Forest Farming Communities: A Socio-Ecological Systems Approach
                                            Kristin A Drexler
                                        
                                        
                                            July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 9, 2019
                                        
                                        ProQuest
                                    Internal Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research
By participating in S.P.E.E.C.H. presentations and surveys conducted by protected areas managers, “buffer zone” communities can better realize increased socioeconomic benefits from living adjacent to protected areas.
2014 - 2014
                                        Funded - Completed
                                    External Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research
Socio-Ecological System Impacts of Anthropogenic Pollution to New River Communities (Belize)
American Public University
                                        2019 - 2019
                                        Funded - Completed
                                    Presentations
The Center for Research in Earth & Environmental Sustainability and Technology (CREST): A Proposal for Promoting Student-Faculty Research in Sustainability
Space Education and Strategic Applications Conference (SESA) 2025
                                        
                                            September 25, 2025
                                        
                                    An Interdisciplinary Capitals Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts to Indigenous Communities of the Americas
Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies
                                        
                                            April 22, 2025
                                        
                                    The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts and Indigenous Agency: A Community Capitals Comparative Case Study of Indigenous Communities in North and Central America
Reacción y resistencia: Imaginar futuros posibles en las Américas 
                                        
                                            June 12, 2024
                                        
                                    Climate Adaptations to Traditional Milpa Farming Practices in Mayan Communities of Southern Belize: A Socio-ecological Systems Approach
Environmental Anthropology and Socio-ecological Systems - Pending 
                                        
                                            October 28, 2023
                                        
                                    Get Up Stand Up
Get up Stand Up
                                        
                                            October 17, 2023
                                        
                                    Climate Adaptations to Traditional Milpa Farming Practices in Mayan Communities of Southern Belize: A Community Capitals Approach - Accepted
3rd Global Congress on Climate Change
                                        
                                            September  2023
                                        
                                    Research Report for Faculty Research Grants (COVID impacts to Indigenous Communities)
Research Grant Symposium
                                        
                                            May  2023
                                        
                                    An Interdisciplinary Assessment of Covid-19 Pandemic Impacts to Indigenous communities of the Americas
Research Grant Symposium
                                        
                                            May 11, 2023
                                        
                                    An Interdisciplinary Capitals Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts to Indigenous Communities of the Americas
SECOLAS
                                        
                                            March 24, 2023
                                        
                                    A Socio-Ecological Systems Approach to Climate Adaptations to Traditional Milpa Farming Practices in Mayan Communities of Southern Belize
Nineteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability - Accepted
                                        
                                            February 1, 2023
                                        
                                    Climate-Smart Adaptations to Traditional Milpa Farming Practices in Mayan Communities of Southern Belize
International Conference on Earth Science, Climate Change and Environment - Accepted
                                        
                                            January  2023
                                        
                                    Engaging Diverse STEM Students through SACNAS and the National Diversity in STEM Chapter
The Engage Summit - Accepted
                                        
                                            November  2022
                                        
                                    The Future of Earth and Planetary Science in Higher Education: A Community Conversation
Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA) Conference - Accepted
                                        
                                            September  2022
                                        
                                    A Case Study Comparison of Pandemic Impacts on Indigenous Groups in the Americas
Metlakatla Indian Community (Alaska)
                                        
                                            July 14, 2022
                                        
                                    A Case Study Comparison of Pandemic Impacts on Indigenous Groups in the Americas
Taos Pueblo Tribal Council
                                        
                                            February  2022
                                        
                                    A Case Study Comparison of Pandemic Impacts on Indigenous Groups in the Americas
Zuni Pueblo Tribal Council
                                        
                                            February  2022
                                        
                                    wSTEM Space Panel Discussion
wSTEM Space Panel Discussion 
                                        
                                            January 20, 2022
                                        
                                    Dr. Kristin Drexler "Impacts of Anthropogenic Pollution on the New River, Belize"
Research for the Public Good (APUS)
                                        
                                            October 29, 2021
                                        
                                    Space Exploration and Earth Systems
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            October 20, 2021
                                        
                                    Campus Leadership Panel Discussion
APUS Campus Leadership Institute
                                        
                                            October 14, 2021
                                        
                                    Earth to SESA: Connecting Earth Sciences to Space Studies in Higher Education
Space Education & Strategic Applications (SESA) 2021 Conference
                                        
                                            September 24, 2021
                                        
                                    Science Fair and wSTEM Judges
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            May 18, 2021
                                        
                                    Extension Leadership, Agroecology, and Sustainable Food Systems in Maya Milpa Farming Communities of Belize: A Socio-Ecological Systems Approach
37th Annual AIAEE Conference
                                        
                                            April  2021
                                        
                                    One-Year Anniversary of Science Talks and Conclusion
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            April 29, 2021
                                        
                                    Marine Resources Conservation
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            April 6, 2021
                                        
                                    Agriculture and Sustainable Production
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            March 23, 2021
                                        
                                    Sustainable Development Goals
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            March 2, 2021
                                        
                                    Soil Health and "Kiss the Ground" Film Screening
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            February 23, 2021
                                        
                                    COVID Vaccines and How they work
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            February 9, 2021
                                        
                                    Climate Change
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            February 2, 2021
                                        
                                    National Elections, COVID, and Conservation
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            January 26, 2021
                                        
                                    Leadership in wSTEM and AWIS
APUS Campus Leadership Institute 
                                        
                                            November  2020
                                        
                                    Environmental and Wildlife Conservation (and Elections)
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            November 3, 2020
                                        
                                    Climate Change and Hydrology
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            October 13, 2020
                                        
                                    Natural Cycles and Marine Protected Areas
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            October 6, 2020
                                        
                                    Geography and Geology of National Parks
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            September  2020
                                        
                                    National Parks
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            September 8, 2020
                                        
                                    Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems: A Socio-Ecological Systems Approach
The 6th International EcoSummit Congress - EcoSummit 2020 – Building a sustainable and desirable future: Adapting to a changing land and sea-scape 
                                        
                                            June 21, 2020
                                        
                                    Backyard Biodiversity Projects
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            June 11, 2020
                                        
                                    Wildlife Conservation
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            June 4, 2020
                                        
                                    Habitat Mapping with GIS
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            May 28, 2020
                                        
                                    Plants: Chemistry and Ecology
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            May 21, 2020
                                        
                                    Marine Biology and Ecology
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            May 14, 2020
                                        
                                    Wildlife Biology
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            May 7, 2020
                                        
                                    Yochi: Film for Wildlife Conservation
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            April 30, 2020
                                        
                                    Earth Day
Science Talks with Dr. Drexler and Friends
                                        
                                            April 22, 2020
                                        
                                    Perceived Causes and Impacts from Anthropogenic Pollution to New River Communities in Northern Belize
ResearchFest/Research Showcase
                                        
                                            April 9, 2020
                                        
                                    Socio-Ecological System Impacts of Anthropogenic Pollution on the New River, Belize
Belize National Research Conference
                                        
                                            March  2020
                                        
                                    Authentic Engagement
Tips for Teaching Online
                                        
                                            March 19, 2020
                                        
                                    The Co-Curricular Benefits of Faculty Field Research Involving APUS Students
2019 Teaching Excellence Summit
                                        
                                            October 15, 2019
                                        
                                    A socio-ecological system impacts from anthropogenic pollution on the New River, Belize
Workshop for Socio-ecological systems research on New River, Belize project
                                        
                                            July 21, 2019
                                        
                                    Sustainable AgroEcology in Belize Milpa Communities: A Socio-ecological Systems Approach
MesoAmerican Society for Biological Conservation
                                        
                                            April 9, 2019
                                        
                                    Introduction to Sustainable Development
Int'l Summer Academy
                                        
                                            July 16, 2018
                                        
                                    Using "Yochi" (a short film) for social impact for anti-poaching and anti wildlife trade
DC Environmental Film Festival, Panel Discussion
                                        
                                            March 18, 2018
                                        
                                    Experiential Learning Through International Education Serving Hispanic Students
12th International Conference
                                        
                                            March 31, 2017
                                        
                                    Ecological Change and Community Aptitude for Resilience in Belize
Cultivating Academic Engagement, Persistence, and Success
                                        
                                            February 23, 2017
                                        
                                    Examining Socioeconomic Impacts on Buffer Communities Using a Multidisciplinary Assessment Tool Called “S.P.E.E.C.H.” To Help Communities and Protected Areas Management
MesoAmerican Society for Biology and Conservation
                                        
                                            March 26, 2014
                                        
                                    Perceptions of Climate Change in Belize Communities: Examining Economic, Environmental and Cultural Impacts
MesoAmerican Society for Biology and Conservation
                                        
                                            March 25, 2011
                                        
                                    Media Contributions
COVID-19 Faculty Research and Exploring Rural Alaska
APU Edge
                                        
                                            October 8, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Presenting COVID-19 Research at the 2025 SECOLAS Conference
APU Edge
                                        
                                            May 23, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women's History Month: Julya Kenna (Edge)
                                            March 28, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Continuing our Celebration of Women's History Month: A Spotlight on Faculty Co-Advisor Suzanne Agan
                                            March 11, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women’s History Month: Inspirational Teacher Suzanne Agan
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 11, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Celebrating Women's History Month: A Spotlight on Graduate Student Christy BoneFont (Edge)
                                            March 1, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women’s History Month: Spotlighting a Space Studies Student
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 1, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Our Pandemic Study Continues in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
APU Edge
                                        
                                            January 15, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Pandemic Study Continues in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico (Edge)
                                            January 15, 2025
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    COVID-19 Research Continues in Kodiak, Alaska: Part 2 (Edge)
                                            September 21, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Our COVID-19 Research Continues in Kodiak, Alaska, Part 2
APU Edge
                                        
                                            September 21, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    COVID-19 Research Continues in Kodiak, Alaska: Part 1 (Edge)
                                            September 20, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Our COVID-19 Research Continues in Kodiak, Alaska, Part 1
APU Edge
                                        
                                            September 20, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Pandemic Research and Presenting at the LASA Conference
APU Edge
                                        
                                            August 9, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    How can extracurricular activities help advance your legal career? (Edge, Shontale interview)
                                            April 17, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women's History Month: Motivated by an Advocate for Justice (part 3 Pedro Maldonado)
                                            March 28, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women's History Month Series, Part 2: Ferris Elise Mayfield and her Heroine of Women's History in STEM
                                            March 8, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    March is Women's History Month: Featuring Two Influential Women in STEM (Edge)
                                            March 1, 2024
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Exploring the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Aftermath in Belize
APU Edge
                                        
                                            December 5, 2023
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Faculty Research Examines the Pandemic Experience in Rural Belize, Central America
                                            December 5, 2023
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Faculty Conclude Pandemic Field Work in Indigenous Communities of Guatemala (cowritten with Michelle Watts)
                                            April 18, 2023
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Pandemic Study in Belize: Silverio Canto, Mayan Healer
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 3, 2023
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Faculty Continue COVID-19 Research: Belize and Guatemala
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 23, 2023
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    A COVID-19 Pandemic Study Continues in Southeast Alaska
APU Edge
                                        
                                            August 22, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Pandemic Impact Study to Continue in Alaska during August
APU Edge
                                        
                                            July 29, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Pandemic Study on Indigenous Communities Continues in Metlakatla, Alaska in early August (co-written with Dr. Casey Skvorc, Dr. Michelle Watts and Tara Shultz)
APU Edge
                                        
                                            July 29, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    A Story of Success from Commencement: How a Faculty Member Influenced a Rising APU Graduate
APU Edge
                                        
                                            July 6, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    How Faculty Members Influenced a Recent University Graduate
APU Edge
                                        
                                            July 6, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    COVID-19’s Impacts on Indigenous Communities in Alaska
APU Edge
                                        
                                            July 1, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    A Study of COVID Impacts on Indigenous Communities: On Site in Perryville, Alaska with APUS Doctoral Student, Anthony Caole
APU Edge
                                        
                                            June 30, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Fighting Climate Change, One Personal Choice at a Time - Pt. 2 | EP39
Exploring STEM (Podcast)
                                        
                                            May 19, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Podcast
                                            
                                    COVID-19 Research: Studying Its Impact on Native Communities
AMU Edge
                                        
                                            May 5, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Faculty-Student Field Research on COVID Impacts in Indigenous Communities
APU Edge
                                        
                                            May 5, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Fighting Climate Change, One Personal Choice at a Time - Pt.1 | EP38
Exploring STEM (Podcast)
                                        
                                            May 5, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Podcast
                                            
                                    International Dark Sky Week
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 13, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    International Dark Sky Week Is Coming Up on April 22
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 13, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    April Celebrates Earth Day and National Park Week
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 12, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Celebrating National Park Week and Earth Day This Month
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 12, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Why Marie Curie Remains an Inspiration for Women in STEM
AMU Edge
                                        
                                            March 25, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women's History Month, 2022: Featuring Women's Achievements in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine (cowritten with current student Marisa Estrada)
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 25, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    C.O.W.R.I.I.T.E. Our Climate Future, Part 2: Actions you can take locally to positively influence global climate change
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 17, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Local, Daily Actions Can Influence Climate Change (Part 2)
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 17, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    C.O.W.R.I.I.T.E. Our Climate Future, Part 1: Actions you can take locally to positively influence global climate change
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 15, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Local, Daily Actions Can Influence Climate Change (Part 1)
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 15, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Celebrating March as Women's History Month: Women in Information Technology
AMU Edge
                                        
                                            March 1, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women’s IT Achievements
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 1, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    The 2022 Olympic Games: Lacking a Good Carbon Footprint
APU Edge
                                        
                                            February 4, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    The Beijing Winter Olympics: An Environmental Misadventure
APU Edge
                                        
                                            February 4, 2022
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    A Conversation about Climate Change (and What to Do at the Local Level) | EP29
Exploring STEM (Podcast)
                                        
                                            December 31, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Podcast
                                            
                                    Connecting with the Natural World through Science Education | EP21
Exploring STEM (Podcast)
                                        
                                            September 17, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Podcast
                                            
                                    Protecting Oceans Worldwide: World Ocean Day Is Coming Up
APU Edge
                                        
                                            June 5, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Saturday, May 22 Is the International Day for Biodiversity
APU Edge
                                        
                                            May 19, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Planetary Sustainability: The 2021 Celebration of Earth Day
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 19, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Planetary Sustainability: Make a Plan for National Park Week
APU Edge
                                        
                                            April 16, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Planetary Sustainability and Celebrating César Chávez Day
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 31, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Planetary Sustainability: Encouraging True Gender Equality
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 12, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Planetary Sustainability: Space Exploration and Technology
APU Edge
                                        
                                            March 10, 2021
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Earth Day Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Today
Online Learning Tips
                                        
                                            April 22, 2020
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Coronavirus's Persistence on Surfaces and Household Pets
EDM Digest
                                        
                                            April 10, 2020
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    This Week in Science: Hot Air Ballooning Celebrates an Anniversary
Medium
                                        
                                            October 2, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    APU Team Conducts Socio-Ecological Research in Belize
OnlineLearningTips
                                        
                                            August 28, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    University Team to Conduct Research in Belize This Month
OnlineLearningTips
                                        
                                            July 10, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    This Week in Science: First Nylon Parachute Jump in 1942
Military History
                                        
                                            June 6, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    This Week in Science History: Smallpox Eradicated in 1980
EDM Digest
                                        
                                            May 8, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    AMU Alumna’s Career as Air Force Pilot, NASA Crew Member
InSpaceNews
                                        
                                            May 7, 2019
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Happy 100th Birthday National Parks!
ZME Science
                                        
                                            August 24, 2016
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Local Communities Vital to Forest Conservation
Blogher
                                        
                                            August 25, 2015
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Understanding the Role of Local Communities in Forest Conservation
ZME Science
                                        
                                            August 7, 2015
                                        
                                        Social Media - Blog
                                            
                                    Certifications and Licensure
                                            July 28, 2024
                                        
                                        CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
                                        Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)  
                                    
                                            July 28, 2024
                                        
                                        CITI - Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
                                        Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
                                    
                                            August 13, 2021
                                        
                                        CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
                                        Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)  
                                    
                                            August 13, 2021
                                        
                                        CITI - Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
                                        Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
                                    
                                            January 25, 2016
                                        
                                        CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
                                        Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
                                    Awards & Honors
                                            July                                                 15,
 2022
                                        
                                        Unsung Leader Award
                                        APUS
                                        For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
                                    
                                            June                                                 30,
 2021
                                        
                                        Outstanding Leadership - Chapter Advisor for Association of Women in Science
                                        APUS
                                        Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
                                    
                                            June                                                 30,
 2021
                                        
                                        Outstanding Leadership - Chapter Advisor for Women in STEM (wSTEM)
                                        APUS
                                        Women in STEM
                                    
                                            June                                                 16,
 2021
                                        
                                        2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
                                        APUS
                                        During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
                                    
                                            May  2021
                                        
                                        Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award
                                        American Public University
                                        1. https://apuedge.com/congratulations-to-our-2021-faculty-award-winners/?hsamp_network=linkedinhsamp
2. www.apu.apus.edu/student-activities/awards-recognition/boston-award.htm
Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award | American Military University (apus.edu)
Established in 2016, this award is presented annually by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees during commencement weekend and recognizes a member of the APUS community (student, alumnus, faculty, administrator, or university partner) in recognition of outstanding leadership, for their significant impact on their community, industry, or the world around us.
Eligibility CriteriaA student, alumnus, faculty, staff member, board member, stakeholder, or ally of the universityLeader has made a significant impact on their community, industry, or the worldLeader has inspired and motivated others to pursue noble and notable pursuitsServes as a change agent for the greater goodReason for nomination/impact on the University communityLeads in a manner that reflects the university's core values of integrity, diversity, and accountability
                                    2. www.apu.apus.edu/student-activities/awards-recognition/boston-award.htm
Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award | American Military University (apus.edu)
Established in 2016, this award is presented annually by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees during commencement weekend and recognizes a member of the APUS community (student, alumnus, faculty, administrator, or university partner) in recognition of outstanding leadership, for their significant impact on their community, industry, or the world around us.
Eligibility CriteriaA student, alumnus, faculty, staff member, board member, stakeholder, or ally of the universityLeader has made a significant impact on their community, industry, or the worldLeader has inspired and motivated others to pursue noble and notable pursuitsServes as a change agent for the greater goodReason for nomination/impact on the University communityLeads in a manner that reflects the university's core values of integrity, diversity, and accountability
                                            August                                                 3,
 2020
                                        
                                        Outstanding Leadership-Chapter Advisor Recognition
                                        APUS
                                        Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and wSTEM
                                    
                                            April                                                 1,
 2020
                                        
                                        Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of STEM
                                        APUS
                                        See screen shot attachment: "On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on receiving the Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of STEM!"
                                    
                                            June                                                 28,
 2019
                                        
                                        Outstanding Leadership - Chapter Advisor Recognition
                                        APUS
                                        Assocation for Women in Science (AWIS) and wSTEM
                                    
                                            September                                                 30,
 2018
                                        
                                        Winner, Best Film, "Yochi" 
                                        Universal Film Festival
                                        Winner of Best Film at the annual Universal Film Festival. Ilana Lapid (Director); Kristi Drexler (Producer)
                                    
                                            April                                                 11,
 2018
                                        
                                        Visiting Scholar
                                        Universidad de LaSalle (Bogota, Columbia)
                                        The School of Habitat Science accepted me as a visiting scholar during the International La Salle Summer Academy 2018: Innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.  This is competitive, with a large number of proposals from faculty all over the world.
                                    
                                            May  2017
                                        
                                        Darrel Willey Scholarship Award
                                        New Mexico State University 
                                        $1050 award (4.0 GPA)
                                    
                                            November  2016
                                        
                                        Best Short Film (Producer of "Yochi")
                                        Belize International Film Festival
                                        I produce a short film (yochifilm.com), a narrative  story about a protecting endangered wildlife from illegal poaching and trade.
This film made the top 25 as an Oscar qualifying film. It has been invited to 15 film international and environmental festivals, including (most recently), the DC Environmental Film Festival in March, 2018 and Tunisia Environmental Film Festival (May, 2018). 
                                    
                                            February  2016
                                        
                                        Ramon Dominguez Scholarship 
                                        New Mexico State University 
                                        $943 scholarship award (4.0 GPA, educational leadership)
                                    
                                            November  2008
                                        
                                        Campus Globalization Award
                                        New Mexico State University
                                        NMSU has a long tradition of honoring those making significant contributions to the internationalization of the campus.