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Personal profile
Megan's works to develop and deliver volunteer, educational, and participatory science Extension programs at the University of Minnesota that empower Minnesotans to become part of the solution to aquatic invasive species problems.
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
MS, Environmental Studies, San Jose State University
Jan 2009 → May 2011
Award Date: Jun 3 2011
BS, Marine Biology, University of California at Santa Cruz
Sep 2002 → Jun 2007
Award Date: Jun 9 2007
Cabrillo College
Jan 2004 → Dec 2005
Research Interest Keywords
- aquatic invasive species
- Extension
- outreach
- participatory science
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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AIS Detectors Core Course for Minnesota's Coastal Zone
Weber, M. M. (PI)
MN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
3/1/24 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
Research output
- 4 Article
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Creating informed consumers of aquatic invasive species management programs through online education for nonprofessionals
Weber, M. M., Larkin, D. J. & Mulcahy, P., Mar 17 2022, In: Invasive Plant Science and Management. 15, 1, p. 41-48 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations -
Overwinter survival of Corbicula fluminea in a central Minnesota lake
Weber, M. M. & Cibulka, D., Jul 2022, In: PloS one. 17, 7 July, e0271402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Flipping the classroom to train citizen scientists in invasive species detection and response
Larkin, D. J., Weber, M. M., Galatowitsch, S. M., Gupta, A. M. & Rager, A. R., Sep 1 2018, In: Journal of Extension. 56, 5, # 5TOT1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations -
An evaluation Zequanox® efficacy and application strategies for targeted control of zebra mussels in shallow-water habitats in lakes
Whitledge, G. W., Weber, M. M., DeMartini, J., Oldenburg, J., Roberts, D., Link, C., Rackl, S. M., Rude, N. P., Yung, A. J., Bock, L. R. & Oliver, D. C., 2015, In: Management of Biological Invasions. 6, 1, p. 71-82 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access19 Scopus citations
Datasets
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Complete data for: Overwinter survival of Corbicula fluminea in a central Minnesota lake
Weber, M. M. & Cibulka, D., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Nov 1 2021
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/225198
Dataset
Press/Media
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Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes
7/25/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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12-year-old discovers invasive clams in Minnesota lake
11/15/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Aquatic invasive species threaten Minnesota's waters
9/3/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
Fellowships, Honors, and Prizes
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Dean's Award for Distinguished Team
Larkin, D. J. (Recipient), Weber, M. M. (Recipient), Mulcahy, P. (Recipient), Lee, C. (Recipient), Rager, A. R. (Recipient) & Holland, A. S. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Award for Extension / Outreach / Engagement
Weber, M. M. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)