Author Biography
Space Education and Strategic Applications Journal
Dr . Kristin Drexler is a full-time Asst Professor teaching Geography , Environmental Science , and Conservation of Natural Resources for American Public University System ( APUS ) School of STEM . Drexler earned her Ph . D . in Educational Leadership at New Mexico State University ( NMSU ). She earned her Master of Arts from Ohio University . Since 2009 , Drexler has conducted community surveys in Belize in agroforestry , conservation , and sustainable agriculture . Drexler was an Environmental Scientist in New Mexico ( 2003-2009 ), conducting field biology surveys and environmental impact analyses . Awards : Drexler earned 2020 ’ s Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award , APUS-School of STEM ; Drexler won the NMSU Globalization Award for founding the Belize Field School Program , a series of short field courses in Belize in wildlife , marine biology , agriculture , and documentary filmmaking ( 2006-2014 ). In 2016 , Drexler produced an award-winning short film , “ Yochi ,” a story about youth conservation action against wildlife poaching . Service : In the late 1990s , Drexler served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Belize . She serves on the board of directors of Full Basket Belize , a U . S . nonprofit that provides scholarships and community grants in Belize .
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