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Margaret (Peggy) Branstrator

Senior Lecturer in Biology & Environmental Science
School of Natural Science and Mathematics
Whitewater Hall 261
(765) 973-8357
mbranstr@iue.edu

Education

MS. in Biology   University Of Cincinnati (1971)
BA. in Biology Minor in Secondary Education, Earlham College, Richmond IN  (1964)

Current Research Interests

Environmental Science, Water Quality

Selected Publications/Presentations

  • Family Math and Science
  • Wellhead Protection Ordinance for the City of Richmond – co-author

Selected Previous Employment Positions

  • Laboratory Coordinator IU East 1978-1989
  • Research Associate University of California – Davis  1972-1975

Selected Memberships in National/International Professional Organizations

  • Society for the Preservation and Use of Resources (SPUR), Board of Directors
  • Cope Environmental Center (Charter Member)
  • Green Energy Ohio (GEO)
  • Union of Concerned Scientists
  • Solar Cookers International

Selected Academic Awards/Recognitions

  • IPL Golden Eagle Award – Environmentalist of the Year  2007
  • Trustees Teaching Award – 2005
  • Environmental Educator of the Year – Wayne County Soil and Water District - 2005
  • Volunteer of the Year - Townsend Community Center – 2004
  • Student’s Choice Teaching Award  1999