Mae received a B.A. in Biology and English from the College of St. Scholastica, a M.S. in Forestry from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science and Management from the University of Minnesota. Her research emphasizes community-based, participatory approaches in two primary areas: (1) human beliefs, attitudes and behaviors associated with ecosystem/biotic change and (2) community capacity for sustainable ecosystem, watershed, and protected area management. Mae is particularly interested in how communities relate to natural environments, respond to ecological problems, and transform themselves to become better stewards of the natural environment. Attachments: Conference Flyer Copyright 2011 Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy