Megan works with students in NW Indiana and NE Illinois, teaching them about Lake Michigan and its wonderful resources. One of our goals at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is to spark interest in young people about the Great Lakes, aquatic sciences, natural resources, and sustainability. Through outreach and education events, Megan’s work helps get students involved in the outdoors and excited about possible careers in natural resources.

Along with her work at IISG, she plays a pivotal role in supporting students within the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), where she advises the FNR Ambassadors and Purdue Student Chapter of Environmental Education. She previously served for several years as the manager of an aquatic ecology research lab at Purdue University. Megan earned her BS in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science from Purdue University.

Awards

Purdue University College of Agriculture PK-12 Council Staff Excellence Award for Outreach and Engagement (2020)