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Cynthia Smith

  • Associate Professor
  • Director of K-12 Education and Outreach, PEREC
  • Ecological Stewardship, Community Connector

    Contact Info

    Dr. Smtih
    Name
    Cynthia B. Smith
    Job Title
    Associate Professor
    Director of K-12 Education and Outreach, PEREC
    Ecological Stewardship, Community Connector
    Website
    cos.gmu.edu/perec
    Office Number
    David King Hall, Room 3024, MSN 5F2

    Affiliations

    Departments

    Centers

    • Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC)

    Research Areas

    • Aquatic Ecology
    • Climate Science
    • Environmental Science and Policy
    • Sustainability

    Education

    • PhD, Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, (2005)
    • MS, Zoology, University of Maryland, (1989)
    • BS, Wildlife Biology, Kansas State University (1984)

     

    Current Research

    Research interests include translating PEREC research into experiential learning adventures, field programs and exhibits; management of formal and informal science programs targeted towards K12, general public, university learners and public officials.

     

    Currently working with:

    • Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Science
    • Prince William County Public Schools Office of Science
    • Prince William County Division of Solid Waste

     

    Teaching Focus

    Dr. Smith teaches EVPP 302, Biomes and Human Dimension, a required course for ESP majors, focused on applied Environmental Science and Policy content and career preparation. She has more than 20 years of STEM teaching experience, both face-to-face and for distance education courses.

    Selected Publications

    • As teaching faculty, Dr. Smith’s products are programs. Since 2009, she and her staff have delivered full day outdoor watershed education programs to well over 100,000 middle school students.
    • She delivers K12 teacher training programs focused on environmental science and related Chesapeake Bay content
    • Smith, C.  (2016) Prince William County Division of Solid Waste EcoPark Public Outreach Plan. 15pages. June.

    Awards

    • Wildlife Champion 2019 Award from Prince William Conservation Alliance, for leadership in creating outdoor wildlife and watershed education programs and for visual storytelling which inspires people to take a close look at nature.
    • Prince William County VA 2018 Green Community award, for directorship of environmental stewardship activities
    • Seeds of Change 2018 Outstanding Partnership, Project and Collaboration Award for the School Environmental Action Showcase with NoVA Outside
    • Prince William Chamber of Commerce Innovative Practice/Partnership of the Year 2017, with her PWC Division of Solid Waste Team

     

    Contact Info

    Dr. Smtih
    Name
    Cynthia B. Smith
    Job Title
    Associate Professor
    Director of K-12 Education and Outreach, PEREC
    Ecological Stewardship, Community Connector
    Website
    cos.gmu.edu/perec
    Office Number
    David King Hall, Room 3024, MSN 5F2