C.V.

Nicolette Cagle’s CV (pdf version)


EDUCATION                  

Doctor of Philosophy, May 2008

University Program in Ecology, Duke University, Durham, NC

DissertationMulti-scale snake species-habitat relationships and conservation

Concentration:  Conservation biology emphasizing landscape ecology and multivariate statistics

Special Programs: Preparing Future Faculty Program 2007-2008

Selected Honors: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

 

Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, August 1999 – May 2002

Environmental Science & Natural Resources, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Special Programs:  Environmental Fellows Program, Campus Honors Program

Selected Honors:  J. B. Turner Scholar 1999-2002, James Scholar 1999-2002, Morris K. Udall Scholarship 2001

 

Master Naturalist, Montana Museum of Natural History, Missoula, MT (2022)

CQ Certified Facilitator, Cultural Intelligence Center, Grand Rapids, MI (2022)

American Genealogical Studies Certificate, National Genealogical Society, Falls Church, VA (2021)

Trained Facilitator of Entering Mentoring, CIMER and WISCIENCE, Madison, WI (2020) 

Playful Pedagogy Certificate Program, North Carolina Zoo, Asheville, NC (2018) 

Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), Teaching House D.C. (2018)

Kamana I Naturalist Certificate, Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, WA (2016)

Certified Interpretive Trainer, National Association for Interpretation, Fort Collins, CO (2013)

Certified Interpretive Guide, National Association for Interpretation, Fort Collins, CO (2012)   

Native Plant Studies Certificate, North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC (2012)

Environmental Education Certificate, Raleigh, North Carolina (2007)

Tropical Herpetology Course, La Suerte, Costa Rica & Ometepe, Nicaragua (2001)

Spanish Language and Culture, Colegio de España in Salamanca, Spain (1997)


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Lecturer, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2021 to present)

Graduate Courses: Dendrology, Forest Measurements, Environmental Education & Interpretation, Professional Writing (DEL), and Wildlife Surveys

Executive Education Courses: Writing for Environmental Professionals

Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham NC (2021 to present)

Director, NSOE Undergraduate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2020 to 2021)

Director, NSOE Communications Studio, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2014 to present)

Lecturer, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2013 to 2021)

Graduate Courses: Dendrology, Forest Measurements, Environmental Education & Interpretation, Professional Writing (DEL), Professional Communications, Wildlife Surveys, Classic Environmental Literature (DEL), Contemporary Environmental Issues (DEL), Ornithology Group Independent Study (IS), Adult Environmental Education IS, Museum Education IS, Invasive Species IS

Undergraduate Courses: Into the Woods

Executive Education Courses: Writing for Environmental Professionals

Director, Environmental Science Summer Program, Duke University, Durham, NC (2012 to present)

Director, NSOE K-12 Diversity Pathway Programs, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2017 to 2020)

Interim Project Manager, NAAEE & C&NN Collaborative Research Library, Durham, NC  (2018)

Lecturing Fellow, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC (2011 to 2013)

Instructor, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2009 to 2013)

Graduate Courses: Landscape Ecology, Fundamentals of Environmental Education, Professional Writing (DEL), Classic Environmental Literature (DEL)

Undergraduate Courses: Food & Energy

Executive Education Courses: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Custom Course – Writing Skills, Writing for Environmental Professionals

Lecturing Fellow, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2011 to 2013)

Undergraduate Courses:  Endangered Ecosystems of the Southeast, Woods to Words: Evaluating Nature Center Materials, European Environmentalism

Plain Language Consultant and Workshop Facilitator, Durham, NC (2012 to 2013)

Environmental Educator, Piedmont Wildlife Center, Durham, NC (2008)

After-school Tutor, The Lerner School, Durham, NC (2006 to 2008)

Teaching Assistant, Duke University, Durham, NC  (2003 to 2008)

Biology and English Teacher, United Planet, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania  (2006)

Environmental Educator|Water Quality Monitor, AmeriCorps, Knoxville, TN (2002 to 2003)

Research Assistant, University of Illinois – Urbana  (1999 to 2001)

Projects: pollution and lichen morphology in northern Indiana, frog pigmentation in Costa Rica & Nicaragua, National Geographic boa constrictor study, germination of rare prairie forb, caddisfly diversity and water quality

Restoration Ecology Assistant, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL (2000)

Naturalist | Environmental Educator, The Grove National Historic Landmark, Glenview, IL (1996 to 2000)


ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION             

Decolonizing Ecology – 5 Shifts Workshop with M. Katti, Duke University, Durham NC (2022)

Disrupting Whiteness/Decision Support Tools, FAN Institute on Inquiry, Equity, and Leadership (2022)

The Crucial Link Between EQ and CQ, Cultural Intelligence Center – UK, online workshop (2022)

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Leadership, Cultural Intelligence Center – UK, online workshop (9 hrs live + 5 hrs modules) (2022)

Effectively Communicating Equity & Diversity Topics with Your Unit, Duke University (2022)

Faculty Mentor Workshop Series, Maria Wisdom – Faculty Advancement, Duke University (2 sessions) (2022)

Exploring Unconscious Bias with Verna Myers, online (2022)

Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity & Inclusion with Verna Myers, online (2022)

Churn: Life in the Increasingly Diverse World of Higher Ed, Faculty Advancement Network, Univ. of Chicago (2022)

Equity in Action: Leading from Where You Are, Duke University & Durham Tech (2021)

Latino/a/x Challenges Toward Racial Justice, Racial Equity Institute, online workshop (14hrs) (2021)

Promoting Professionalism and Peer Communication in the Workplace, Duke University, Durham NC (2021)

Equitable Hiring Practices, Duke University, Durham, NC (2021)

Crucial Conversations Short Course, Duke University, Durham, NC (2021)

Improving Departmental Climate, Duke University, Durham, NC (2021)

Cultural Interpretation, Triangle Land Conservancy & NC Historic Sites, Durham, NC (2021)

Teaching for Equity Fellowship, Duke University, Durham, NC (2020 – 2021)

Dismantling Racism at Duke: Faculty Curriculum for Spring 2021, Duke University, Durham NC (2021)

Application of Cultural Intelligence to Organizational Wellness, Angela Richard-Eaglin, Duke University. (2020)

Resiliency with a Multicultural Lens Training (16 hrs), The Resiliency Solution, Chapel Hill NC (2020)

undocAlly training, Duke University, Durham NC (2020)    

Centered in Blackness: Designing Contemplative Spaces for Black People, ACMHE, online (2020)

From Bystander to Upstander, Duke University, Durham NC (2019)

Racial Equity Learning Arc, The Equity Paradigm, Durham NC (2019)

Recognizing and Responding to Unwelcome and Disruptive Conduct, Duke University, Durham NC (2019)

NAI Culturally Sensitive Interpretation, NAI, Ft. Collins CO (2019)

Striving for Research Mentoring Excellence: Ethics and Inclusion, Duke University, Durham NC (2019)

Supporting Students from Different Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds, Duke University, Durham NC (2019)

EENC & CDE Environmental Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh NC (2018)

Generational Differences & How They Can Impact the Work & Market Place, Duke University, Durham, NC (2018)

Cambridge CELTA, CELTA Teaching House, Washington DC  (2018)

Racial Equity Institute Training (I & II), Durham NC (2018)

Implicit Bias Training, Duke University, Durham NC  (2017)

Trans 101 Training, Duke University, Durham NC (2017)

Showcasing Diversity in Environmental Professions, NSOE, Duke University, Durham NC (2017)

Inclusive Teaching Workshop, CIT, Duke University, Durham NC (2017)

Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education, Coursera, Univ. of Michigan (2017)

Rising TIDE Gender Bias in the Workplace, NSOE, Duke University, Durham NC (2017)

DukeEngage Faculty Fellow Training, Duke Engage, Duke University, Durham NC (2015)

Rising TIDE I, NSOE, Duke University, Durham NC  (2015)

Best Practices & ESL Students, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham NC (2011)

Citizenship & Human Diversity Training, AmeriCorps, Knoxville, TN (2002)


SELECTED AWARDS, HONORS, & FELLOWSHIPS         

Ivy+ Provost Leadership Fellow, Faculty Advancement Network (2022)

Nominated for the Lynn Maguire Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring of Professional Students (2022)

Nominated and Selected as a Duke University Career Influencer, Duke University (2022)

Environmental Educator of the Year, Environmental Educators of North Carolina (2021)

Top 5% Overall Quality of Instructor and Course in Undergraduate Natural Sciences, Duke University (2021)

Top 5% Overall Quality of Instructor and Course in Undergraduate Natural Sciences, Duke University (2018)

Duke Leadership Academy Most Sustainable Project Award (with Team Red) (2018)

Duke Outstanding Leadership in Sustainability – Faculty Award  (2018)

Duke Leadership Academy (2018)

Commendation from Headwaters Group, North Carolina Sierra Club (2017)

Duke CIT Active Learning Fellow (2017)

Duke Science Communication Fellow (2016)

Duke Trillium Fellow (2016)

Duke Forest Clarence F. Korstian Award (2015)

Center for Education, Imagination, & the Natural World Fellow  (2014 to 2016)

Duke Service Learning Fellow (2014 to 2015)

North Carolina Science Leadership Fellowship (2012 to 2014)

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2005 to 2008)

NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award (2007)

Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Senior Award (2002)

Outstanding Student in Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (2002)

Forestry Faculty Merit Award  (2002)

Bronze Tablet Award (Highest University Honors) (2002)

Morris K. Udall Scholarship  (2001 to 2002)

Environmental Fellows Program (2000 to 2002)

University of Illinois Chancellor’s Scholar – Campus Honors Program  (1999 to 2002)

University of Illinois James Scholar (1999 to 2002)

University of Illinois Jonathon Baldwin Turner Scholar  (1999 to 2002)

Gamma Sigma Delta Collegiate Honor Society (2001)

Golden Key Collegiate Honor Society (2001)

National Society of Collegiate Scholars  (2001)

Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate Honor Society (2001)

Xi Sigma Pi Honor Society (2001)

University of Illinois Mothers Association Book Award (2000)                                                                                                                 


GRANTS                          

Justice at the School of the Environment, Duke University Faculty Advancement Seed Grant, $15,000 (2021)

STEM Corps, Duke University Office of Faculty Advancement Seed Grant, $18,000 (2021)

The Burt’s Bees Foundation Grant for Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs, $1,900 (2020)

The Durham Environmental Committee Grant for Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs, $1,900 (2020)

NSF Collaborative Research Grant (subaward), $29,817, (2019)

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Grant (for GALS program, Faculty Sponsor), $6,990 (2018)

The North Face Explore Fund (for GALS program, Faculty Sponsor), $15,000 (2017)

Duke D-SIGN Grant (for GALS program, Faculty Sponsor), $14,153 (2017)

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student Science Enrichment Program, $74,950 (2015)

Thompson Writing Program Research Grant, Duke University, $2,500 (2013)

Thompson Writing Program Research Grant, Duke University, $2,500 (2012)

Duke University Center for Instructional Technology Stipend $1,000 (2012)

Duke University Service Learning Program Course Enhancement Grant, $750 (2011)

Duke University and Nicholas School Conference Travel Fellowships, $1,600 (2007)

NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award, $500  (2007)

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, $90,000 (2005)

Prairie Biotic, Inc. Prairie Research Grant, $1,000 (2004)

Illinois Environmental Council Research Experience Grant, $2,000 (2001)

University of Illinois Campus Honors Program Travel Grant, $1,000 (2001)

University of Illinois College of ACES Travel Grant, $800 (2001)


PUBLICATIONS           

Cagle, N. L. 2023. Saving Snakes: Snakes and the Evolution of a Field Naturalist. Charlottesville VA: University of Virginia Press. 222pp ISBN: 9780813948829

Somerville, S. and Cagle, N. L. (submitted). A trait-based analysis of vulnerability of bats from climate change in the United States. Global Change Biology.

Noah, P., Cagle, N. L., Westbrook, J., and S. Fitzsimmons. 2021. Identifying resilient restoration targets: mapping and forecasting habitat suitability for Castanea dentata in Eastern USA under different climate-change scenarios. Climate Change Ecology

Caldwell, L., Cagle. N. L., Evans, M., Jang, J. Bubb, I. and Horton S. 2021. Characteristics of nonformal K-12 pathway programs aiming to enhance diversity in Environmental Science. Journal of STEM Education.

Elmore, J. [et al. including Cagle, N. L.]. 2020. Correlates of bird collision with buildings across three North American countries. Conservation Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13569

Miao, E. and Cagle. N. L. 2020.. The role of gender, race, and ethnicity in environmental identity development in undergraduate student narratives. Environmental Education Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2020.1717449

Cagle, N. L. 2019. Interpretation for diversity and inclusion. Legacy 30(4): 25-27.

Cagle, N. L., Caldwell, L., and Garcia, R. 2018. K-12 diversity pathway programs in the E-STEM fields: A review of existing programs and summary of unmet needs. Journal of STEM Education 19 (4):12-18.

Winton, R. S., Ocampo- Peñuela, N., and Cagle, N. L. 2018. Geo-referencing bird-window collisions for targeted mitigation. Peer J 6:e4215 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4215

Hager, S. B., Consentino, B. J. [et al. including Cagle, N. L]. 2017. Continent-wide analysis of how urbanization affects bird-window collision mortality in North America. Biological Conservation 212: 209-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2017.06.014

Wittig, T. W., Cagle, N. L., Ocampo- Peñuela, N., Winton, R. S., Zambello, E., and Lichtneger, Z. 2017. Species traits and local abundances affect bird-window collision frequency. Avian Conservation and Ecology 12(1): 17 https://doi.org/10.5751/ACE-01014-120117

Cagle, N. L. 2017. Changes in experiences with nature through the lives of environmentally committed university faculty. Environmental Education Research 24(6): 889-898. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1342116

Cagle, N. L. 2017. Science classrooms as a gateway to comprehensive pedagogy. The Journal of College Science Teaching. 46(3): 8-9.

Hudson, L. N., Newbold, T., Contu, S., Purvis, A. [et al. including Cagle, N. L.]. 2016. The database of the PREDICTS (Projecting Responses of Ecological Diversity in Changing Terrestrial Systems) project. Ecology and Evolution. 7(1): 1-44. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.2579

Cagle, N. L. 2016. “Brake for Snakes.” Voices for Biodiversity. Web 16 May 2016. Available at http://voicesforbiodiversity.org/articles/brake-for-snakes

Ocampo-Peñuela, N., Winton, R. S., Wu, C. J., Zambello, E., Wittig, T. W., and Cagle,  N. L. 2016. Patterns of bird-window collisions inform mitigation on a university campus. PeerJ 4:e1652 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1652

Cagle, N. L. 2015. John Madson’s Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. The Journal of Natural History Education and Experience 9: 13-14.

Cagle, N. L. 2013. Evaluating the written materials and use of outside texts in nature centers for environmental education. Applied Environmental Education and Communication Research 12(2): 108-117

Cagle, N. L. 2012. Naturalists as Environmental Leaders: Bringing Natural History from the Past and into the Future pp. 83-94 in Gallagher, D. (ed.) Environmental Leadership: A Reference Manual. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.

Cagle, N. L. 2008. Snake species distributions and temperate grasslands: a case study from the American tallgrass prairie. Biological Conservation 141:744-755.

Cagle, N. L. 2006. Where have all the snakes gone? Goose Lake Prairie Partner’s Own Newsletter. April 2006.

Cagle, N. L. 2005. Snakes alive! Goose Lake Prairie Partner’s Own Newsletter. October 2005.

Flocca, N. L. (maiden name), Coons, J. M., Owen, H. R., Fischer, B. J., and Edgin, B. E. 2004. Germination of Silene regia and Saponaria officinalis following stratification or scarification. Erigenia. 20: 8 – 14.

DeWalt, R. E. and Flocca, N. L. (maiden name) 2000. Caddisfly diversity, abundance, and larval growth in Split Rock Brook of Pecumsaugan Creek and Blackball Mine State Nature. Illinois Natural History Survey Technical Report.  


SELECTED PRESENTATIONS & MEETINGS           

Cagle, N. L. (moderator) with Malinowski, M., Shapiro Garza, E., and Valnes Quammen, S. Perspectives in Decolonizing Research, Duke Global, Duke University, November 10, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. (moderator) with K. Hoffman, McAdoo, B. and Mullin, M. Incorporating Environmental Justice Topics and Themes into Teaching Practice, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, November 3, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. and co-facilitators. Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs (DEEP)/ Durham Environmental Coalition (DEC) Workshop Series on Race, Power, & Privilege. Forest History Society, Durham NC, September – December, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Climate Coordinator Search Committee Inclusive Search Practices Training, Duke University, October 4, 2022

Cagle, N. L. and co-facilitators. Human Difference in Scholarship RCR Forum, Duke University, Durham NC September 22, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. How to Talk to Kids about Climate Change. Southwest Regional Library, Durham Public Library System, Durham NC, September 21, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Mentoring, Bass Connections, Duke University, Durham NC, September 19 & 26, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Herpetology in the Duke Forest, WildOnes, Duke University, Durham NC, September 16, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Cultural Competency and Humility, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham NC, August 25, 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Tree Canopy in Durham: A Case Study of Climate Justice. Pastoral Care for Climate: Weaving Science & Theology for Justice, Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions, Creation Justice Ministries, and Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment, Beaufort, North Carolina 14 Jun 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Mentoring in Laboratory Environments, Duke University Superfund Research Center, Duke University + North Carolina Central University, 12 May 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Duke Forest Herpetofauna Community Science Program, 2022 North Carolina Congress of Herpetology, NC Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NCPARC) and the North Carolina Herpetological Society, 8 May 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Duke Forest Flora and Fauna Walk. Friends of Duke Forest, 9 Apr 2022.

Cagle, N. L. How We Connect to Nature. North Carolina Native Plant Society, 6 Apr 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Spring Ephemeral Workshop. Duke Student Chapter of the Society of Ecological Restoration, Duke Forest, 25 Mar 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Meetings: Fostering Inclusivity and Collaboration. Oceans@Duke, Duke University, Online Workshop, 2 Feb 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Land Acknowledgements Workshop. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 28 Jan 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Syllabus Workshops. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 14 Jan 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Handling Uncomfortable Moments in the Classrooms: From Microaggressions to Student Resistance. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 12 Jan 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy for TAs and Graduate Student Instructors. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 5 Jan 2022.

Cagle, N. L. Land Acknowledgements: A Critical Analysis Workshop. Diversity and Equity in Environmental Programs Collaborative, Durham, NC, 15 Nov 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity at the Nicholas School of the Environment. Graduate and Professional Student Government, Duke University, 29 Oct 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Handling Uncomfortable Moments in the Classroom. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 24 Sep 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Communication in the Workplace for DEL-MEMs. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 2 May 2021.

Cagle, N. L. & other panelists. Triangle SciSummit, Triangle Learning Network NC, Museum of Life and Science and Durham Public School’s Science Alliance, 28 Apr 2021.

Cagle, N. L. & L. Shapiro-Garza. Environmental Justice at the Nicholas School of the Environment: An Exploration and Visit, Nicholas School of the Environment Board of Visitors, Duke University, 23 Apr 2021.

Cagle, N. L. & P. James. Racial Equity and Environment 4 part workshop series. DEEP Collaborative & Durham Environmental Coalition, Online Workshops, 19 Jan to 2 March 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Mentoring for Inclusivity. BioSTEM and DUML Scholars, Duke University, Online Workshop, 9 Mar 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Handling Uncomfortable Moments in the Classroom. NCSOE, Duke University, Online Workshop, 9 Feb 2021.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy. Biology Department, Duke University, Online Workshop, 1-2 Dec 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Environmental Justice Initiatives in Durham-Chapel Hill Community. Trinity College House Course, Duke University, 10 Nov 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy with the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Foundational Training Series. Department of Population Health Studies, Duke University School of Medicine, Online Workshop, 5 Nov 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Environmental Education Careers and Resources. ECOE, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online, 22 Oct 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Discussion & Q&A on Culturally Inclusive Communication in the Workplace. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 15 Oct 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Communication in the Workplace. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 17 Sep 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy. Global Health Faculty, Duke University, Online Workshop, 11 Sep 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Instructors. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 12 Aug 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy for Natural Scientists. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 6 Aug 2020.

Cagle, N. L. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy. Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Online Workshop, 29 & 31 Jul 2020.

Miao. R. (presenter) and Cagle. N. L. (co-author). The Role of Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in Environmental Identity Development in Undergraduate Student Narratives. North American Congress for Conservation Biology, Society for Conservation Biology, Online, 28 Jul 2020.

Cagle, N. L. and L. Hadley. Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy and “Tree Racism” in Durham. Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC. 12 Nov 2019.

Cagle, N. L. and K. Stevenson. National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop. Blue Jay Point Nature Center, Raleigh, NC. 20-23 May 2019.

Cagle, N. L. Beavers – Creek Week. Sandy Creek Park, Sierra Club, Durham, NC. 21 Mar 2019.

Cagle, N. L. Frog Night – Creek Week. Sandy Creek Park, Sierra Club, Durham, NC. 19 Mar 2019.

Cagle, N. L. Winter Trees. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham NC. 25 Jan 2019.

Cagle, N. L. Engaging Educators career Series – Environmental and Outdoor Education. Duke Program in Education, Duke University, Durham NC. 22 Dec 2019.

Cagle, N. L. Succession and Environmental Careers. Durham School of the Arts, Durham NC. Oct 2018.

Cagle, N. L (co-organizer). MPE 2013+ Workshop: IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN: Employing Citizen Science to Map Reptile and Amphibian Distributions. Groton School, Groton, MA. 17-19 Jun 2018.

Cagle, N. L. Spring songs and mating of Anurans. Sandy Creek Park, Sierra Club, Durham, NC. 20 Apr 2018.

Cagle, N. L. Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs (DEEP) Community Case Study Workshop. North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC. 19 April 2018.

Cagle, N. L. GALS Science Career Day. Girls of Adventure for Leadership in Science, Durham, NC. 4 Apr 2018.

Cagle, N. L. Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs (DEEP) Community Workshop. North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC. 21 Feb 2018.

Cagle, N. L. Reptiles. Montessori Community School, Durham, NC. 5 Dec 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs (DEEP) Community Meeting. Duke University, Durham, NC. 17 Nov 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Stream Water Quality in Durham NC. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC. 5 Nov 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Shepherd Nature Trail & Sustainability. Duke Forest, Durham, NC. 16 May 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Bison Buddies Guided Nature Hike, National Park Trust, Eno River State Park, Durham, NC. 22 Apr 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Shepherd Nature Trail Grand Opening Guided Tour. Duke Forest, Durham, NC. 15 Apr 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Snake Ecology & Conservation in Illinois. Herpetology Course, Duke University, Durham, NC. 14 Apr 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Environmental Science: Learning & Doing for Harlem-LaCrosse, Duke University, Durham, NC. 12 Apr 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Meet an Ecologist. E.K. Powe Elementary School, Durham, NC. 3 Apr 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Professional Environmental Writing Workshop. Duke University Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC. 27 Mar 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Spring songs and mating of Anurans. Sandy Creek Park, Sierra Club, Durham, NC. 20 Mar 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Enlivenment Series: Epoche and Enlivenment. The Center for Education, Imagination, and the Natural World, Greensboro, NC. 19 February 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Les Arbres. Apex High School, Apex, NC. 1 February 2017.

Cagle, N. L. Snakes, deer, and birds, Oh my! Citizen Science at Duke University. Citizen Science Symposium, Durham, NC. April 16, 2016.

Cagle, N. L. Frog Biodiversity and Global Trade. Disappearing Frogs Project, Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC. March 17, 2016.

Cagle, N. L. Migrant Birds in Spanish and English. Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, Durham, NC. March 12, 2016.

Cagle, N. L. Duke Forest Ecology for the Sanderson High School Academy of Finance, Duke University, Durham, NC. December 16, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. The Intimate Lives of Trees and Butterflies. 1st Annual Monarch Festival, Sandy Creek County Park, Durham, NC. October 10, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. Memo Writing. Megatrends, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University. September 1, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. and Childs, S. D. Spring hike through the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, NC. April 4, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. Integrative teaching: Exploring a holistic approach to education. Duke Service Learning, Duke University, Durham, NC. April 7, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. Migrant Birds in Spanish and English. Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, Durham, NC. March 14, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. Spring songs and mating of Anurans at Sandy Creek County Park. Friends of Sandy Creek County Park, Durham, NC. March 14, 2014 and March 26, 2015.

Cagle, N. L. Bridging the Gap: Environmental Science Outreach in Durham. DEL Executive Leadership Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC. January 16, 2014.

Cagle, N. L. Grant Writing. North Carolina Science Leadership Association, Chapel Hill, NC. September 28, 2013.

Cagle, N. L. Planning Daily Classroom Activities. Fellows Training, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC. August 13, 2013.

Cagle, N. L. Teaching to Different Learning Styles. Certified Interpretive Trainer Workshop, National Association for Interpretation, Bellevue, Nebraska. November 2012.

Cagle, N. L. Writing skills: Making our writing clear, concise, and compelling. DEL-NRC Course, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Bethesda, Maryland. July 30, 2012.

Cagle, N. L. Duke University Natural History Experiential Hike. North American Association for Environmental Education, Raleigh, North Carolina. October 11, 2011.

Cagle, N. L. A Multiscale Analysis of Snake Species-Habitat Relationships in the Tallgrass Prairie. Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, St. Louis, Missouri. July 2007.

Cagle, N. L. Where have all the snakes gone? A landscape-level analysis of snake species distributions in the tallgrass prairie at the North Carolina Herpetology Society Spring Meeting, Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. May 12, 2007.

Cagle, N. L. Habitat classification and conservation practice: matching ecological and statistical models. NASA-MSU Symposium at the U.S. Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology, Tuscon, Arizona. April 10, 2007. 

Cagle, N. L. The future of prairie snakes: diversity and survival. University of St. Francis, 1st Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Symposium: 10 years of progress in restoration and research at Midewin, Joliet, Illinois. August 24, 2006.

Cagle, N. L. Snakes of North Carolina. Duke University, Duke Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning, Topics in Environmental Sciences, Durham, North Carolina. February 2006.

Cagle, N. L. Gardening with native plants: the importance of native plants in urban landscapes. Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment Environmental Workshop, Durham, North Carolina. April 11, 2005.

Cagle, N. L. Snakes: History, Attitudes, and Conservation. Boy Scout Troop 412, Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church, Durham, North Carolina. March 14, 2005.

Cagle, N. L. and South Doyle High School students. Results of stream chemistry and macroinvertebrate inventory for Stock Creek. Stock Creek Watershed town meeting, Knoxville, Tennessee. April 8, 2003.

Flocca, N. L. (maiden name) and R. E. DeWalt. Caddisfly diversity, abundance, and larval growth in Split Rock Brook of Pecumsaugan Creek and Blackball Mine State Nature Preserve. University of Illinois, Environmental Horizons Conference, Urbana, Illinois. April 1 and 2, 2002.


PROFESSIONAL SERVICE          

External Reviewer for Promotion Package, George Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA – 2022

Office of Institutional Equity, DEI Director Search Committee, Duke Univ., Durham, NC – 2022

Duke Racial Equity Advisory Council Education Sub-Committee, Duke University, Durham NC- 2021 to present

Campus Sustainability Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC – 2021 to present

Forest History Society Board, Nicholas School Representative, Durham, NC – 2019 to present

NSOE Environmental Justice Curriculum Ad Hoc Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC -2019 to present

NSOE NTT-RR Faculty Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC -2018 to present

Duke Forest Development Sub-Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC -2018 to present

Faculty Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC  –2018 to present

Faculty Advisor, Wild Ones, Duke University, Durham, NC  –2016 to present

Faculty Advisor, Duke Sustainability Board, Duke University, Durham, NC –2015 to present

Faculty Advisor, Green Roof and Orchard Workforce, Duke University, Durham, NC- 2015 to present

Faculty Fellow DukeEngage Thailand, Duke University, Durham, NC –2015 to present

Duke Forest Advisory Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC  -2014 to present

Faculty Advisor, NicNats, Duke University, Durham, NC  -2013 to present

Committee Member, Governor’s School Selection Committee, Durham Public Schools, NC -2016 to 2017  

Faculty Advisor, Campus Keepers, Duke University, Durham, NC -2016 to 2017

CIT Visit a Classroom Program, Duke University, Durham, NC -2016 to 2017

Faculty Reader, Department of Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC -2015 to 2016

North Carolina Wildlife Road Crossings Working Group, Wildlands Network, Durham NC  -2015 to 2017

Shepherd Nature Trail Sign Creation, Duke Forest, Durham NC -2015 to 2017

Ad Hoc Stewardship Advisory Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC  –2015 to 2017

Faculty Reviewer DukeEngage Independent Projects, Duke University, Durham, NC –2015 to 2017

Natural Resource Subcommittee Faculty Representative, Duke University, Durham, NC -2014 to 2017

Independent Study Advisor (undergraduate), Duke University, Durham, NC -2014 to 2016

National Science Teachers Association Book Reviewer, NSTA, Arlington, VA -2014 to 2018

Awards Committee Chair, North Carolina Science Leadership Association, NC -2014 to 2017

Robertson Scholar Exploration Project Mentor, Duke University, Durham, NC -2014 to 2017

Group MP Committee, Duke University, Durham, NC – 2014 to 2016

Graduation with Distinction Advisor, Duke University, Durham, NC -2014 to 2015

Director of 1st Year Writing GSIs, TWP, Duke University, Durham, NC -2013

Search Committee, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC -2012 to 2013

Graduate Student Instructor Mentor, TWP, Duke University, Durham, NC – 2012 to 2013

Independent Study Mentor, DEL-MEM, Nicholas School, Duke University, Durham, NC -2012 to 2013

Faculty Mentor for DukeEngage, Duke University, Durham, NC -2011 to 2012

Speakers Committee, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC  -2011 to 2012

Assessment Committee, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC -2011 to 2011

Expert Content Consultant: Popular Mechanics (2019)

Professional Memberships: Society of American Forests (2022 to Present), The Wildlife Society (2021 to present), National Association for Interpreters (2012 – present), North Carolina Environmental Education Association (2004 -present), North Carolina Science Leadership Association (2012 – 2018), Triangle Society for Conservation Biology (2008 – 2010), North Carolina Herpetological Society (2004 – 2010), Duke Natural History Society (2003 – 2010), American Association for the Advancement of Science (2008 – 2009), Chicago Herpetological Society (2003 – 2005), Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles (2004 – 2008), American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists (2003 – 2008)

Journal Referee: Acta Oecologia, Biological Conservation, Conservation Letters, Copeia, Environment, Development, and Sustainability , Environmental Education Research, Herpetological Journal, Journal of Applied Ecology, Journal of Herpetology, Wetlands, Wildlife Society Bulletin


COMMUNITY SERVICE               

NCF – Envirothon Forestry & Wildlife Test Content Reviewer, Envirothon.org-2022

Henderson Cemetery Fundraising, Durham NC-2022

Girl Scout’s Gold Award NC Coastal Pines Advisor, Durham NC-2020 to 2021

Content Review & Wildlife Surveys, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC-2021 to 2022

Board of Directors, Triangle Land Conservancy, Durham, NC- 2021 to present

HR & Governance Board, Triangle Land Conservancy, Durham, NC – 2019 to present

Guide, Signage, & Monitoring Volunteer, Sandy Creek Park, Durham, NC -2014 to present

Volunteer & Natural History Writer, Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, Durham, NC -2008 to present

Board of Directors, Our Wild Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, Hillsborough, NC – 2017 to 2018

Turtle Tracking Volunteer, Piedmont Wildlife Center, Durham, NC -2014 to 2016

Independent Study Mentor , North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC -2010 to 2013

Board Member & Science Adviser, Schoolhouse of Wonder, Durham, NC -2008 to 2010

Invited Guest Lecturer and Mentor, NC School of Science and Math, Durham, NC -2007 to 2008

Sea Turtle Rehabilitator Volunteer, Hidden Harbor Hospital, Marathon, FL -2003

Animal Care Volunteer, Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana, IL -1999 to 2001


RECENT MEDIA APPEARANCES & COVERAGE              

  • Duke Today, Solliday, Amanda. Seven Tips for Talking to Children about Climate Change (September 27, 2022)Stories@DukeDivinity, Ministry Leaders Gather at the Duke Marine Lab (August 11, 2022)
  • GoodCourse, London, UK with Hadaway, Kitty. EDI in Higher Ed (April 12, 2022)
  • Duke Research Blog, Cox, S. Vernal, Ephemeral, Spring Beauty by Any Other Name (April 5, 2022)
  • Duke Magazine: Among Trees, p46-53, Winter 2020
  • IndyWeek, Durham Votes to Plant more Trees, Citing Racial Inequity, 9 Dec 2020;Available at: https://indyweek.com/news/durham/plant-trees-for-racial-equity/?fbclid=IwAR2hg_-FjypKEI2pWignXW1Fvq2BsXcCFBkXhXlzagwpAJ5DNKV_Bgw1YD0
  • We Still Teach FOX 32 Chicago: Indigenous Peoples and Native/Non-Native Plant Lesson for K-12 Students, 10 Oct 2020; Available at: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/859956?fbclid=IwAR3ZxslwbrIgxs0ciAKV0hazl_2uCtQN3LNy8Iu5-cX4ctWPMHVSxDqsWHo
  • Duke Environment Magazine: Nurturing ‘Environmental Identity’ is Key for Increasing Diversity in Environmental Fields (Apr 2020) – Available at: https://nicholas.duke.edu/news/nurturing-environmental-identity-key-increasing-diversity-environmental-fields
  • Aiken Standard and Tuscaloosa News: ECOVIEWS: Oak trees in a row present ecological mystery, Whit Gibbons, April 20, 2019
  • Duke Environment Magazine: Inspiring the Next Generation (Mar 2019) – Available at: https://nicholas.duke.edu/news/inspiring-next-generation
  • Hear at Duke Podcast: Demystifying Research at Duke (released Dec 2018)
  • Duke Magazine: Duke’s Biggest, Oldest Laboratory – Past, Present, and Future (August 2018)
  • Urban Wildlife Podcast: City Lights of Doom (on Bird Window Collisions) (released 2 May 2018)
  • Collaboration + Good Coffee = Connected Science Learning Success: Coverage on course collaboration with local community organizations (published 15 May 2017)
  • Duke Environment Magazine: Student-Led Study Inspires Action to Reduce Bird-Window Collisions (Feb 2016) – Available at: https://nicholas.duke.edu/news/student-led-study-inspires-action-reduce-bird-window-collisions
  • TV Interview, WRAL, Durham, NC: Research on bird-window collisions at Duke (aired 24 June 2015)
  • Newspaper Interview, The News & Observer (and affiliates), Raleigh, NC: Research on bird-window collisions at Duke (published 17 June 2015)
  • TV Interview, WNCN, Durham, NC: Research on bird-window collisions at Duke (aired 23 May 2015)
  • Newspaper Interview, The Chronicle (Duke), Durham, NC: Research on bird-window collisions at Duke (published 22 May 2015)
  • Radio Interview, WUNC The State of Things, Durham, NC: Ecology of the Ellerbe Creek Watershed (aired September 2014)
  • Radio Interview, Getting Dirty with Durham County Master Gardeners, Durham, NC: Soil ecology for gardeners (aired August 2014)

MASTER’S PROJECTS ADVISED             

  • Carvalho, Juliana & Chase Benjamin. (in progress). Public- Facing Environmental Management and Amelioration of Urban Wetland Habitat at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Kuczek, Aurora & White, Annabelle. (in progress). Endangered Salamander Mapping for the Save Our Springs Alliance. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Fajardo, Marisa. (in progress). Spotted Salamanders and Biotic and Environmental Relationships in the Piedmont. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Martens, Christine. (in progress). Examining Recreational Use of the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Sarveswaran, Sunitha. (in progress). Climate Justice and De-Carbonization in New York City. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Smith, Cullen. (2022, co-advised with Joe Bachman). An Examination of the Relationship between the Conservation Reserve Program and Stumpage Prices in the South. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Hayashi, Shouta and Horrigan, Eamon. (2022). Quantifying Ecosystem Services in the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Toker, Rachel. (2022, co-advised with Joe Bachman). Scaling Up Availability and Programing of Urban Nature Space as National Health Response. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Zeng, Yingfan. (2022.) Understanding Ecosystem Function in an Eastern Carolina Watershed. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Dobes, Emily. (2022, co-advised with Stuart Pimm). Predicting Red Wolf Habitat Suitability with Climate Change. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Cherry, Jennifer. (2022). Marine Debris Impacts to Sea Turtle Species in Volusia County, Florida. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Somerville, Sam. (2022). Assessment of Trait-based Vulnerability of Bats from Climate Change in the United States. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Costes, Lydie. (2022). Reintroduction of Baptisia aberrans at Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Stefan Bugge, Connor Dupree-Sood, and Thaddeus Thomson. (2021). Optimizing Ecological Services in Durham with Strategic Infrastructure Development. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Perkins, Troi.(2021). Understanding Effort and Outcomes of Bioblitzes in Southeastern Forests. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Kendra Sultzer. (2021). Furthering the Development of Duke Forest’s Wildlife Management and Connectivity Plan. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Paul Noah. (2021). Range Distribution and Planting Prioritization for American Chestnut. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Kelly Joyner and Hannah Royal. (2020). Management for an Imperiled Reptile on a Coastal Barrier Island, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus).
  • Natalie Rodriguez. (2020). Description and Evaluation of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Program.
  • Grace Hancock, Mingfei Xiong, and Alex Vanko. (2020). Planning a Sustainable Tree Canopy for Durham, North Carolina. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Madison Cole. (2020). Mammal Diversity of the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Tyler Sammis. (2020). Playspace Greening in Low-income Communities: Observations from U.S. Urban Parks and Playfield Renovations. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Matthew Brantley, Sunny Qiao, and Charles Mize. (2019). Risk of Development GIS Modeling to Identify Parcels for Conservation in North Carolina, USA. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Emma Fulop & Bhargavi Karumuri. (2019). Network and Landscape Analyses of Diversity Organizations in Durham, NC. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Julia Geschke. (2019). Modeling Salamander Habitat in the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Laura Bader, Daniel Hickey, Michelle Kaiser, & Sarah Sanford. (2018). Urban Forest Planning for the Forest History Society. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Caitlyn Cooper. (2018). Lemur Species-Habitat Relationships at Multiple Scales in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Shane O’Neal. (2018). A Comprehensive Assessment of Red Wolf Reintroduction Sites. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Sarah Hagan. (2017). Effects of Stand Attributes in Evaluating Even-aged Loblolly Pine Volume with LiDAR. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Erika Reiter. (2017). The Whale Community of Husavik: Examining Perceptions & Experiences Surrounding Whale Ecotourism & Conservation. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Renee Kramer, Hannah Palmer-Dwore, & Peter Satin. (2017). Developing an Alternative Approach to Wildlife Management in the Duke Forest. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Conor Makepeace. (2017). Assessment of Avifauna in North Carolina Piedmont Prairies. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Diego Calderon-Arrieta. (2017). Evaluating Current Attitudes towards Snakes in the Nicholas School of the Environment’s (NSOE) Environmental Master’s Student Community. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Michael Asch, Gregory Cooper & Anne Liberti. (2016). Replanting Durham’s Urban Forest (Client: City of Durham). Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Patrick Smerczynski & Hunterr Payeur. (2016). Identifying Forest Management Scale Variables to Manage White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Duke Forest, North Carolina (Client: Duke Forest). Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Charlene Wu. (2015). Examining Urban Wildlife Conservation and Green Space Development Opportunities for Triangle Land Conservancy. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Nicholas Gadri. (2015). Kingdon’s Multiple Streams odel and the Inclusion of Energy Title IX in the 2002 Farm Bill. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Lisa Appel. (2015). Stakeholder Analysis for Pollinator Conservation in Oakland County Parks. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Wenjia Zhu & Wenting Ye. (2015). BASF Agricultural Solutions: Sustainability of grounds and landscaping at Durham, NC Facility (Client: BASF). Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
  • Chaquetta Greene. (2013). Duke University and the Nicholas School of the Environment: Encouraging Today’s Youth through Environmental Education. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

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