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LINDSEY B. PAYNE
Purdue University
618 North 5
th
Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone: (949) 357-4514 / Email: paynel@purdue.edu
Website: http://lindseybpayne.weebly.com

EDUCATION
2015 Ph.D., Ecological Sciences & Engineering, Purdue University (expected)
2010 M.S., Ecological Sciences & Engineering, Purdue University
2004 M.Ed., Cross Cultural & Teaching Credential, Biological Sciences, National University
2000 B.A., Biology, DePauw University

Major Fields: Sustainability, community-based engineering design, transdisciplinary knowledge,
service-learning

Dissertation Title: The Transdisciplinary Approach: Innovation for Engineering and
Community-Based Design Projects

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
2014 Payne, L. Reconciling Transdisciplinary Knowledge for Adapting to Climate Change in
Developing Regions. Environmental Science & Policy (Under review).
2014 Payne, L. and B. Jesiek. A Transdisciplinary Knowledge-Focused Education Intervention in
the Engineering Design Classroom.
2015 Payne, L. and D. Shepardson. Shared Meanings and Common Perceptions of
Transdisciplinary Knowledge in South American Non-Governmental Organizations: a Q-sort
Investigation.

TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Purdue University
2011-2014 Co-Instructor, Civil Engineering 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability
(7 semesters)
2013-2014 Peer Teaching Assistant Mentor, Civil Engineering 355: Engineering Environmental
Sustainability (3 semesters, weekly training sessions and observations)
2014 Co-Instructor, Global Studies 490: Global Leadership and Sustainability, Peru Study
Abroad (summer session)
2013-2014 Instructor of Record, Environmental and Ecological Engineering: Urban Water
Projects (2 semesters)
2013 Graduate Assistant, ABET Accreditation, Division of Environmental & Ecological
Engineering (summer session)
2013 Intern, Office of University Sustainability (1 semester)
2012 Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering 597: Global Sustainable Engineering
(1 semester)
2010-2012 Assistant Coordinator for Service-Learning, Center for Instructional Excellence
(4 semesters)
2010-2011 Graduate Assistant, Ecological Sciences and Engineering Program (2 semesters)
2009-2012 Teaching Assistant, Center for Instructional Excellence (7 semesters)

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AWARDS & HONORS
2014 Teaching Academy Associate Fellow, Purdue University
2014 Graduate Teaching Award, Purdue University
2013 Magoon Teaching Award, Purdue University
2013 Purdue 5 Students Who, Purdue University
2013 Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Award, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
2012 Community Activity Recognition Award, Greater Lafayette Commerce

EXTERNAL FUNDING
2013 Tree Lafayette STEM Project and 2014 Arbor Day, Alcoa Foundation, $29,000
2012 Community-Based Urban Water Projects, Ford College Community Challenge, Ford Motor
Company Fund, $50,000
2011 Service Learning and Graduate Education: The New Frontier, Indiana Campus Compact and
Purdue University match, $6,250
2011 4th Annual Scholarship of Engagement Conference, Indiana Campus Compact and Purdue
University match, $3,000
2011 Go Greener Composting Initiative, Tipmont REMC EnviroWatts Trust, $2,500

INTERNAL FUNDING
2014 Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, Purdue University, $18,000
2014 Community Service/Service Learning Projects Grant: Educating Through Urban Water
Projects, Purdue University, $1,000
2013 Andrews/Blosser Environmental Travel Grant, Purdue University, $1,500
2013 Alumni General Scholar, Purdue University, $1,250
2013 Ph.D. Research Supplement, Purdue University, $1,220
2012 International Human Dimension Programme on Global Environmental Change Planet Under
Pressure Conference Travel Grant, Purdue Climate Change Research Center, $2,400
2012 Community Service/Service Learning Projects Grant: Green Tour, Purdue University, $785
2012 Ph.D. Research Scholarship, Ecological Sciences and Engineering Department, Purdue
University, $500
2011 Service-Learning Projects with the City of Rosita, Ministerio de Salud (MINSA), Ministry of
Education, Universidad de las Regions Autonomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaraguense
(URACCAN), and Disability Organization, Purdue University, $1,500
2011 Global Design Team: Jordan, Purdue University, $1,500

FIELD RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2012, 2014 Field Researcher, Purdue University, Q-Sort Investigation with Non-Governmental
Organizations, Colombia, South America
2004 Field Researcher, Earthwatch Institute: Educators Fellowship, Namibia, Africa
1999 Field Researcher, School for International Training: Biodiversity and Conservation
Program, Tanzania, Africa

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2014 Transdisciplinary Knowledge: Awareness, Understanding, and Application in Community-
Based Design Projects. Presenter, International Symposium on Sustainable Systems
and Technology Conference, Oakland, CA.
2014 Leadership in Sustainability: Small Projects with Big Impacts. Invited speaker, LEAD/LEED:
Next Generation Midwest Regional Sustainable Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
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2013 small projects, BIG IMPACTS. Presenter, Campus Compact, The Engaged Campus: Driving
Innovation through Partnerships Conference, Dearborn, MI.
2013 Student Sustainability Summit Deconstructed. Invited speaker, 3rd Annual Policy Research
for a Changing World "Grand Challenge" Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
2012 Getting Their Feet Wet: Community Sampling of the Wabash River. Invited speaker, Indiana
Watershed Leadership Academy, West Lafayette, IN.
2011 Three CSLFF Projects & Transdisciplinary Knowledge Generated. Presenter, National
Outreach Scholarship Conference, Lansing, MI.

CAMPUS & DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS
2014 Payne, L. Redefining Engineering Education: Transformational Learning for Sustainable
Communities. Poster session, #Science: Effective Interdisciplinary Communication,
Ecological Sciences and Engineering Symposium, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. et al. Alcoa Foundation, STEM Education, & Urban Water Projects. Poster session,
2nd Annual Academic Community Engagement Poster Presentation, Purdue University.
2014 Nies, L. and L. Payne. CE 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability. Poster session,
IMPACT The Changing Classroom Symposium, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. Turning Engagement into Research: small projects, BIG IMPACTS. Invited
speaker, Civil Engineering Seminar, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. Culture. Sustainability. How You Can Lead the "No Impact" Revolution. Invited
speaker, Global Science Partners, Purdue University.
2013 Nies, L. and L. Payne. CE 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability. Poster session,
IMPACT The Changing Classroom Symposium, Purdue University.
2013 Payne, L. Urban Water Projects. Poster session, Student Sustainability Summit, Purdue
University.
2013 Payne, L., R. Logsdon, and S. Peel. The Wabash River Sampling Blitz: Engaging over 600
Volunteers in Water Quality Sampling. Poster session, Student Sustainability Summit, Purdue
University.
2013 Payne, L. Making a Difference. Invited speaker, Women in Engineering, Purdue University.
2013 Payne, L. Deconstructing Sustainability Culture at Purdue and in the Community. Invited
speaker, International Center Global Caf, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. and K. Richards. Teaching in the Laboratory. Presenter, Teaching Assistant
Orientation, Center for Instructional Excellence, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Presenting at Scientific Conferences. Invited speaker, Purdue Universitys Women
in Science, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. et al. Case Studies in Service Learning et al. Presenter, Center for Instructional
Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning: Purdue University and Beyond. Invited speaker, Women in
Science, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning and Reflection. Invited speaker, AGRY 399/598: Sustainable
Agriculture Systems in the Tropics, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning and Reflection. Invited speaker, VM 810: International Service
Learning, Purdue University.
2010 Payne, L. and M. Plikuhn. Creating Your Online Presence: Developing Your E-Portfolio.
Presenter, Center for Instructional Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
2010 Payne, L. et al. Key Components of Service-Learning. Presenter, Center for Instructional
Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.

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2010 Payne, L. et al. Three Perspectives of Service-Learning. Presenter, Center for Instructional
Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
2010 Payne, L., H. Parker, S. Coffman. Creating a Teaching Portfolio. Presenter, Center for
Instructional Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2012-2014 AAAS Emerging Leaders in Science & Society Liaison
2013-2014 Student Sustainability Council President
2013 National Campus Compact Conference Planning Committee
2013 Purdue Common Read Committee
2012-2013 Purdue Graduate Student Government Senator
2011-2013 University Education Policy Committee Graduate Student Representative
2010-2013 Service Engagement Advisory Board
2010-2011 Indiana Campus Compact Liaison
2009-2011 Women in Engineering: Innovation to Reality Outreach Program Educator
2009-2010 Curriculum and Instruction Department Biology Student Teacher Supervisor

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2010-present Go Greener Board of Commissioners, IN
2009-present Wabash River Enhancement Corporation Education Committee, IN
2014 N-10 Community Garden Board of Directors, IN
2012-2014 Greater Lafayette Commerces Community of Choice Green Team, IN
2012-2014 Paint the Rain Barrel Committee, IN
2013 Daybreak Rotary Guest Speaker, IN
2012 Ivy Tech Green Initiatives Guest Speaker, IN
2011-2013 Green Tour Planning Committee, IN
2011 Go Greener Composting Workshop Guest Speaker, IN
2010 Earth Day Ivy Tech Guest Speaker, IN
2009-2014 Clear-Blue-Green Business Certification Initiative, IN
2007-2009 Carroll County YMCA Board Volunteer, IN
2006 Laguna Beach City Council Environmental Committee, CA

NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2008 Secondary Biology and Earth Sciences Teacher, Lafayette Jefferson High School, IN
2005-2006 Campaign Coordinator, Earth Resource Foundation, CA
2004-2005 Secondary Environmental Sciences Teacher, Mission Viejo High School, CA
2003-2004 Secondary Biology and Earth Sciences Teacher, Century High School, CA
2002-2003 Secondary Biology Teacher and Coach, Tarbut VTorah Day School, CA
2001-2002 Population and Environment Program Assistant, National Wildlife Federation, DC

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence College Teaching Workshops
College Teaching Workshop Series (10 workshops)
Service-Learning Workshop Series (5 workshops)
Advanced College Teaching Workshop Series (9 workshops)



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Purdue University Coursework
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Watershed Management
Agricultural Systems Management GIS Applications
Agronomy African Development Activities
Anthropology Applied Anthropology
Anthropology Development Anthropology
Anthropology Environment, Culture, and Knowledge
Anthropology Working Across Cultures
Civil Engineering Environmental and Ecological System Modeling
Civil Engineering Water Resources Sustainability
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences/Political Science Models in Climate Change Science
Engineering Education Globalization and Engineering
Forestry Research Methods for Natural Resource Social Scientists
Global Engineering Program Sustainable Waste Management in Jordan
Political Science Environmental Politics and Policy
Statistics Statistical Methods in Biology