CV in Brief
Education
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University of Denver, PhD.
​2018 - 2023​
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Dissertation Title: Water Literacy in Drought-Prone Cities: Case Studies from Aurora, Colorado, USA and Cape Town, Western Cape, SA
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Committee: Dr. Michael Kerwin & Dr. Hillary Hamann (co-advisors); Dr. Eric Boschmann; Dr. Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong; Dr. Thomas LaVanchy
University of Queensland, MIWM.
​2014 - 2016
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Dissertation Title: The Heart of the Community: Examining the Impacts and Perceptions of the Gold King Mine Spill within Two Local Communities along the Animas River, Colorado, USA
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Focus: Urban water metabolism & Water Sensitive Cities
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Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence
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University of Colorado at Boulder, BA.
​2008 - 2012
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Minors: Geography and Mathematics
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Certificate in Hydrology
Research
Interests​
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Water Literacy
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Water Security
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Political Ecology of Water
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Mixed-methods, including: statistics, surveys, qualitative methods, GIS​
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Certificates
Certification in Human Subjects Research
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CITI
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Expiration: Jan 2027
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Hydrology & Water Resources Certificate
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Dept of Geography, CU Boulder
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Expiration: N/A
Academic Experience
Assistant Teaching Professor - Master of the Environment, University of Colorado Boulder. (2023 - present)​
Courses Taught as Lead Professor:
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ENVM 5018: Scientific Basis for Environmental Governance
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ENVM 5022: Communicating for Sustainability & Impact
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ENVM 5023: GIS for Sustainability Professionals
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ENVM 5013: Environmental Governance - Actors & Institutions
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Adjunct Professor - Department of Geography & the Environment, University of Denver. (2021 - 2023)
Courses Taught as Lead Professor:
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GEOG 2701: Special Topics in Geography - Integrated Water Management
Courses Taught as Co-Professor:
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GEOG 3750: Human-Environment Interactions - Sustainability in South Florida (travel class)
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GEOG 3750: Health & Environment through the Ages in England (travel class)
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GEOG 3880: Geographies of South Africa (travel class)
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Urban Sustainability Community Engaged Fellow - Center for Community Engagement to Advance Scholarship & Learning (CCESL). (2019 -2022) ​
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Promote mutually beneficial community-engaged research between the University of Denver and community organizations
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Research about City-Campus partnerships and Photovoice
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Geography & the Environment, University of Denver. (2018 - 2022)
Courses Taught as GTA:
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GEOG 1201: Environmental Systems - Weather & Climate
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GEOG 1202: Environmental Systems - Hydrology
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GEOG 1203: Environmental Systems - Landforms
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GEOG 2000: Geographic Statistics
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GEOG 2401: Human Populations (GIS-based)
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GEOG 3120: Environmental Modeling (GIS-based)
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GEOG 3200: Remote Sensing (ENVI-based)
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Water Conservation Specialist. Aurora Water Conservation
​2016 - 2018
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Provide customer service and education about water conservation
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Manage rebate and incentive programs; manage summer irrigation interns
Water Treatment Technician. Denver Water
​2013 - 2014
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Monitor and control plant operations
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Analyze water quality to ensure proper treatment
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Watershed Science Intern. Charles River Watershed Association
​2012
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​Monitor water quality along the Charles River
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Engage in public outreach and education on urban water quality
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Water Quality Intern. US Environmental Protection Agency
​2010
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Monitor water quality of rivers, streams, lakes, and abandoned mine discharge
Professional Experience
Publications
M. McCarroll, G. T. LaVanchy, & M. W. Kerwin. (2024): Tourism resilience to drought and climate shocks: The role of tourist water literacy in hotel management. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 5, 2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annale.2024.100147
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M. McCarroll, H. Hamann. (2020): What We Know about Water: A Water Literacy Review. Water, 12, 2803. https://doi.org/10.3390/w1210280
G. T. LaVanchy, M. W. Kerwin, G. J. Kerwin & M. McCarroll. (2021): The optics of ‘Day Zero’ and the role of the state in water security for a township in Cape Town (South Africa). Water International. https://doi.org/10.3390/w1210280
Awards & Grants​
Public and Community-Engaged Scholarships (PACES) Tier 2 Grant, 2024 - $5,220
Division of Continuing Education, University of Colorado Boulder​
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Graduate Education Doctoral Fellowship for Inclusive Engagement, 2022 - $9,000
Office of Research and Graduate Education, University of Denver
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Graduate Education Dissertation Fellowship, 2022 - $2,500
Office of Research and Graduate Education, University of Denver
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Dr. Robert D. Rudd Memorial Award, 2022
Department of Geography & the Environment, University of Denver
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Laramide Chapter Scholarship, 2022 - $1,000
Association of Women Geoscientists
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Outstanding Student Award, 2022
Association of Women Geoscientists
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Olen P. Matthews & Kathleen A. Dwyer Fund for Water Resources, 2022 - $800
AAG Water Resources Specialty Group
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Advancing Community Engaged (ACE) Student Grant, 2022 - $600
University of Denver, CCESL
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Student of the Year in Service Award, 2021
University of Denver, CCESL
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Advancing Community Engaged (ACE) Student Grant, 2021 - $1,000
University of Denver, CCESL
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Laurence C. Herold Field Research Grant, 2020​ - $1,000
University of Denver, Geography & the Environment Department
Laurence C. Herold Student Teaching Award, ​2020
University of Denver, Geography & the Environment Department
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Recipient of Outstanding Graduate Student Service, 2020
University of Denver, Division of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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Student Research Grant, 2020 - $1,250
Geological Society of America (GSA)​
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Laurence C. Herold Field Research Grant, 2019 - $1,000
University of Denver, Geography & the Environment Department
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Graduate Student Research Proposal Award, 2019 - $200
AAG Water Resources Specialty Group