Tag: portland state university week
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Elise Granek, Portland State University – Understanding the Impacts of Anthropogenic Stressors on the Ecosystems of Coastal Transition Zones
On Portland State University Week: The changing atmosphere is putting stresses on ecosystems. Elise Granek, associate professor of environmental science & management, determines how to identify solutions to keep coastal environments viable. Dr. Elise Granek graduated with her MES from Yale University and went on to earn her PhD from Oregon State. Her general fields…
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Kacy McKinney, Portland State University – Changing the Narrative Around Student Homelessness through Collaborative Comics
On Portland State University Week: Art can help disrupt stereotypes for students. Kacy McKinney, instructor of urban studies and planning, explores how. Dr. Kacy McKinney is a critical feminist geographer and a visual artist. She is an Instructor of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University. She is the chair of the Belonging, Justice,…