Margaret (Meg) Lowman Phd Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Florida, US

• Non-profit promoting forest research, education, and exploration through sustainable practices.SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORServed as the only scientist member in Leadership Florida (a statewide community of leaders comprised.
• Corporate science advisor to Tiger Pacific Group who funded a canopy walkway in Malaysia
• Designed world’s first canopy walkways for ecotourism and education in Australia; built the first one in North America
• Saving the last 5% of the forests of Ethiopia, via unique partnership with church leaders
• Distributes science books to underserved children
• Presents “meet-the-scientist” talks to hundreds of school groups annuallyEXPERTISEForest Canopy Science | Global Sustainability Initiatives, Education, Training | Non-profit Boards | Rain Forest Conservation | Science.

Scientific American (2018 – Present) Environmental Change Institute (Oxford University) (2018)National Science Foundation Advisory Committees (2016 – 2020)Pacific Forest Trust (2015-19)Plant with Purpose (2014 – Present)Earthwatch Institute (2012 – Present)National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) (2006 – 2008)New College of Florida (2001 –.

• Charged with arranging global initiatives to mobilize staff programs in tropical forests, including citizen science expeditions to the Amazon and a UNESCO biodiversity survey in Malaysia. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Prioritized diversity in hiring, promoted a culture of inclusivity
• Funded and led multiple expeditions to tropical ecosystems,
• Established professional staff development program
• Funded and taught summer research opportunities for mobility-limited undergraduates (including minorities)
• Collected specimens for CAS and restructured science collections organizational chart improve efficiencies and oversight to the safety of the collections

• Recruited by Board to “re-invent museum science” by increasing scientific staff diversity, restructuring finance and science collections, promoting women in science, expanding science communication training, and.
• Promoted/hired women and minorities in science
• Expanded science communication training and professional staff development
• Re-invented relevant science outcomes for museum setting
• Gave numerous talks to diverse stakeholders
• Restructured an outdated organizational structure, budget, and operational guidelines

Directed and established the Nature Research Center, a high-tech scientific research and education outreach center, linked to NC Museum of Natural Sciences where innovative science communication and "how science works" were the focal points. The NRC was created with three platforms: 1. cutting-edge science research; 2. priority to foster diversity in.

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

• Recruited to prioritize exemplary storytelling for diverse audiences (including policy makers); expand citizen science and sustainability outcomes; lead fundraising; and direct the construction, programming, and.
• Directed and established the Nature Research Center (NRC), a high-tech scientific research and education outreach center focused on innovative science communication and "how science works." The NRC was created with.
• Created joint positions for all museum curators with UNC academic campuses
• Co-created Science Cafes – unique “laboratories-without-walls” where scientists worked alongside the public
• Created the world-class Daily Planet theater (hosted by a science comedian) to make learning fun and engagingEXPERTISEUniversity Research Innovation | STEM Education Diversity + Inclusion Initiatives | Virtual.

• Shared best practices in forest canopy ecology and conservation. Served as a role model for women in science. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Led mentoring sessions for women in science
• Advised on a future botanical garden, and continued conservation partnership with Coptic priests to save the church forests in Ethiopia
• Mentored women in science in India, working with Ashoka Trust for Ecology and Environment
• Shared canopy walkway concept with forestry departments, universities and scientists EXPERTISEForest Canopy Ecology + Conservation | Women-in-Science Initiatives | Mentoring | Global Forests Sustainability Initiatives.

Sarasota, FL, US

• Recruited as first professor of environmental studies at Florida’s honors undergraduate liberal arts college and created a partnership with regional government on sustainability initiatives.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Expanded student learning capacity in relevant environmental issues
• Partnered student interns with local government officials to influence local environmental policy
• Advised businesses and campus on sustainability best practices
• Fostered science career opportunities for women and minorities
• Designed new courses, including field courses in the Amazon

Sarasota, Florida, US

• A living museum with the world’s first ADA-compliant canopy walkway. Focused on the research and conservation of epiphytes. Subsequent to role as Director of Research, promoted to CEO by Board of Directors. Managed a.
• Led business to profitability, while increasing membership by 46% and budget by 25%
• Instrumental in having company named one of the top 10 gardens in the country
• Instituted professional staff development for staff
• Grew (science) collections by 102%, and established international partnerships
• Funded and oversaw extensive deferred-maintenance, including renovation of historical site, creation of wedding pavilion, built a perimeter wall and purchased adjacent properties to expand the Gardens’.

Phd, Botany

Msc, Ecology

Ba, Biology And Env. Studies