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Research Interests
Maureen is a full-time PhD student at the Institute of Northern Studies (INS), based at UHI Shetland. Before coming to INS, Maureen studied at the University of Edinburgh (MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement), the University of Maine (MS Quaternary Studies) and State University of New York (BS Geology). She is Professional Geologist (State of Maine, US) and a Project Management Professional (Project Management Institute). She has worked as a groundwater scientist with environmental consultancies and local government in the US and New Zealand. Prior to taking up her PhD research, she was a project manager with Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Public engagement with science and science tourism in UK geoparks: A comparative analysis of current online practice, University of Edinburgh, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
1 Sept 2021 → 2 Sept 2024
Award Date: 2 Sept 2024
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Master in Science, Paleogeographic reconstruction Roque Island area, Maine 14,000 years BP to present, The University of Maine
1 Sept 1984 → 16 Dec 1989
Award Date: 16 Dec 1989
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Bachelor of Science, Geology with minor in Anthropology
5 Sept 1978 → 22 May 1982
Award Date: 22 May 1982
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