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| EDUCATION |
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Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Dissertation: A Place for PSI: Finding a role for Parasocial Interaction in Hazards Research Advisor: Jay Baker Master of Science in Geosciences. Concentration in Broadcast Meteorology. 1999 Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS Thesis: Perceptions of El Niño: The Effect of Media on Public Perception. Advisor: Doug Gamble Bachelor of Science in Education, Social Studies. Concentration and minor in Geography. 1997 Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA Honors Thesis: Fin de Siecle Vienna Advisor: Larry Uffelman |
| ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE |
| Director, Geosciences
Distance Learning Programs 2012 - As director, I serve in the following capacities as necessary for the development and administration of the department’s distance programs in Broadcast Meteorology, Operational Meteorology, Teachers in Geoscience, Applied Meteorology, and Environmental Geosciences, which together serve approximately 400 majors.
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| ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE |
Mississippi State University Associate Professor 2013 - Assistant Professor 2007 - 2013 Instructor 2003 - 2006 Lecturer1999 Teaching Assistant 1997 - 1999 Florida State University Teaching Assistant 2000 - 2002 Mansfield University Peer Learning Assistant1997 |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
| Survey Interviewer 2000 Privately contracted by Hazards Management Group to survey interviews with tourists along the Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Assistant 1999 - 2000 Florida State University Weathercaster1997 - 1998 Provided radio or television weather forecasts for WMSV, Mississippi Network, WLSM, WOBV and CNN local edition weather for Northland Cable News |
| PUBLICATIONS |
Peer-Reviewed Sherman-Morris, K., Lea,* A. (in press). An Exploratory Study of the Influence of Severe Weather Radar Broadcasts. Journal of Operational Meteorology. Touchstone*, R. B., and Sherman-Morris, K. (2016 online). Vulnerability to Prolonged Cold: A Case Study of the Zeravshan Valley of Tajikistan. Natural Hazards. 10.1007/s11069-016-2394-x Sherman-Morris, K. and McNeal, K (2016). Understanding Perceptions of the Geosciences among Minority and Non-Minority Undergraduate Students, Journal of Geoscience Education. 64 (2). 147-156. Beriswell, J. E., P. Bracey, K. Sherman-Morris, K Huang, S. J. Lee. (2016). Professional Development for Promoting 21st Century Skills and Common Core State Standards in Foreign Language and Social Studies Classrooms. Tech Trends. 60(1), 77-84. DOI 10.1007/s11528-015-0004-5. Bracey, P., Lee, S.J., Huang, K., Beriswill, J. and Sherman-Morris, K. (2015). Enhancing Technology Integration in Mississippi Foreign Language and Social Studies Classrooms. In D. Slykhuis & G. Marks (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 2894-2895). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Sherman-Morris, K., Antonelli*, K., Williams, C. (2015). Measuring the effectiveness of the graphical communication of hurricane storm surge threat. Weather, Climate and Society 7(1): 69-82. Bryant*, B., Holiner*, M., Kroot*, R., Sherman-Morris, K., Smylie*, W. B., Stryjewski*, L., Thomas*, M., Williams*, C. I. (2014). Usage of color scales on radar maps. Journal of Operational Meteorology 2 (14), 169-179. Sherman-Morris, K. (2013). The public response to hazardous weather events: 25 years of research. Geography Compass (solicited) 7(10): 669-685. Sherman-Morris, K., Brown, M.E., Dyer, J.L., McNeal, K.S., Rodgers, J.C. (2013). Teachers’ Geoscience Career Knowledge and Implications for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences, Journal of Geoscience Education. 61: 326-333. Sherman-Morris, K., Rodgers, J.C., McNeal, K.S., Brown, M.E., Dyer, J.L. (2012). Professional Development Strategies to Enhance Diversity in the Geosciences, The Science Educator. 21(2): 31-38 Sherman-Morris, K. and M. E. Brown (2012). Experiences of Smithville, Mississippi Residents with the 27 April 2011 Tornado, National Weather Digest. 36: 93-101. Brommer, D., Thompson*, C. and Sherman-Morris, K. (2012). Pet Ownership and the Spatial and Temporal Dimensions of Evacuation Decisions. The Southeastern Geographer. 52: 253-266. Sherman-Morris, K., Senkbeil, J., Carver, R. (2011). Who’s Googling What? What Internet Searches Reveal about Hurricane Information Seeking. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 92(8), 975-985. Sherman-Morris, K., Schumacher, A., Drobot, S., McNeal, K. S. (2010). Hurricane Preparedness and Response among Pet Care Providers along the Gulf Coast: An Investigation of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. 28(3): 345-367. Seinkbeil, J. Brommer, D. Dixon, G., Brown, M., Sherman-Morris, K (2010). The Perceived Landfall Location of Hurricane Gustav. Natural Hazards. 54(1): 141-158. Sherman-Morris, K. (2010). Tornado Warning Dissemination and Response at a University Campus. Natural Hazards. 52(3): 623-638. Sherman-Morris, K., Morris, J., Thompson, K. (2009). Discovering Vegetation Patterns in the Owens Valley through the Use of Geospatial Technology. Journal of Geoscience Education 57(1): 64-72. Dixon, G., Brown, M., Sherman-Morris, K. Kirkland, B. (2008). Comments on Seals Of (Dis) Approval: Television Weathercasters Debate The Value Of Voluntary Credentials, National Weather Digest. 32(1): 61-65. Dixon, G., Brown, M., Sherman-Morris, K. Kirkland, B. (2008). Meteorology degrees and Certificates Offered by Mississippi State University. National Weather Digest. 32(1): 69-70. Sherman-Morris, K. (2005). Tornadoes, Television and Trust—A Closer Look at the Influence of the Local Weathercaster during Severe Weather. Environmental Hazards. 6(4): 201-210. Sherman-Morris, K. (2005). Enhancing threat: Using cartographic principles to explain differences in hurricane threat perception. The Florida Geographer. 36: 61-83. Philip E Steinberg, Walter, Andy, and Sherman-Morris, Kathleen (2002). Using the Internet to Integrate Thematic and Regional Approaches in Geographic Education. The Professional Geographer. 54(3): 332-348. Books Sherman-Morris, K., C. L. Wax, and M. E. Brown. (2012). Mississippi Weather and Climate. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi. Steinberg, P. E. and Sherman-Morris, K. (2004). People and Places: A Case Studies Workbook to accompany An Introduction to Human Geography by J. M. Rubenstein. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Steinberg, P. E. and Sherman-Morris, K. (2003). People in Places: A Documentary Case Studies Workbook to accompany Human Geography 3/e by Knox and Marston. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Encyclopedia Entry Sherman-Morris, K. (2010). Disaster Preparedness. In B. Warf (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Geography. (pp. 764-767). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Trade Publications Gillham, D., Sherman-Morris, K. (2009). Professional development through effective distance learning. The Earth Scientist XXV(1): 10-13. Sherman-Morris, K. (2008). Paws and Click: Disaster Preparedness Information on Animal Welfare Websites. Weather and Society Watch 2(4): 2, 8-9. (Online at http://www.sip.ucar.edu/news/pdf/WSW_July_2008.pdf) Sherman-Morris, K. (n.d). The Weathercaster—A friend with authority, developed for use in Weather and Society Integrated Studies Compendium, E. Gruntfest, J. Demuth and S. Drobot, eds. Research Reports Weather communication and response survey research Sherman-Morris, K. Antonelli, K.*, Lea, A., Williams, C. (2012). Effective Communication of Storm Surge Risk, Prepared for NOAA, 36 pp. Sherman-Morris, K. (2012). New Orleans/Baton Rouge NWS Forecast Office Product User Survey: Public Sample, Prepared for New Orleans/Baton Rouge National Weather Service, 44pp Sherman-Morris, K. (2012). New Orleans/Baton Rouge NWS Forecast Office Product User Survey: Mass Media and Emergency Management Samples, Prepared for New Orleans/Baton Rouge National Weather Service, 56pp Schumacher, A., Sherman-Morris, K. McNeal, K., and Drobot, S. (2008). Pet Care Professionals’ Preparedness for, Response to and Utilization of Resources During Hurricane Gustav. Quick Response Report # 210. Boulder, CO: University of Colorado Natural Hazards Center. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/research/qr/submitted/morris_2008.pdf Sherman-Morris, K. (2008). Preliminary Report: Campus Response to Severe Weather of January 10, 2008. Prepared for the Mississippi State University Crisis Action Team. Geoscience education survey research Bell, B*. and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 7th through 12th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for O’Bannon High School and Western Line School District, 27 pp Bell, B.* and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 7th and 8th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for Starkville Academy, 23 pp Bell, B.* and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 6th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for Shivers Middle School and Aberdeen School District, 25 pp Bell, B.* and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 5th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for Pope Elementary School and South Panola School District, 22 pp Bell, B.* and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 7th Through 12th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for Nanih Waiya School and Louisville School District, 26 pp Bell, B.* and Sherman-Morris, K. (2011). 7th Grade Science Attitudes and Geoscience Career Knowledge, Prepared for Alcorn Central Middle School and Alcorn School District, 24 pp |
| AWARDS AND RECOGNITION |
Faculty Leadership Program, Fred Tom Mitchell Class 2015 - 2016 Mississippi State University Faculty Learning Community: How Learning Works, $500 2013 Mississippi State University Center for Teaching and Learning, funded by nSPARC State Pride Award, $2500 2010 Mississippi State University Weather and Society Integrated Studies (WAS*IS) summer fellow 2007 National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO. Full expenses paid. Approximately $1500 value (based on $441 airfare, $150 stipend, approximately $900 room and board). |
| GRANTS |
Research Grants Bracey, P. (PI) J. Beriswill, K. Huang, S. J. Lee, A. Latham, K. Sherman-Morris. (Co-PIs) GAETI 2016: Integrating Global Academic Essentials: College and Career Readiness, 21st Century Skills, & Technology, March 2016 - February, 2017 Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning $90,000 Bracey, P. (PI) J. Beriswill, K. Huang, S. J. Lee, A. Latham, K. Sherman-Morris. (Co-PIs) GAETI 2015: Integrating Global Academic Essentials: Common Core, 21st Century Skills, & Technology, January 2015-June 2016 Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning $90,000 Bracey, P. (PI) J. Beriswill, C. Forde, K. Huang, S. J. Lee, K. Sherman-Morris. (Co-PIs) Integrating Global Academic Essentials: Common Core, 21st Century Skills, & Technology, January 2014-June 2015 Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning $90,000 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI, Subaward), Storm Surge Inundation Mapping, Storm Surge Road Map, February-September 2012 NOAA/Northern Gulf Institute $10,963 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI) K. Brocato, D. Carruth, K. McNeal, L. Strawderman, M.Warkentin (Co-PIs), Risk Perception Cross College Group Mississippi State University Office of Research and Development $2,000 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI), M. Brown, R. Clary, J. Diaz-Ramirez and K. McNeal (Co-PIs), Hazards TEAMS: Teacher Education & Activities for Minority Students in the Meteorological, Geologic and Hydrologic Hazards. TRACK 1, August 15, 2011-August 15, 2015 National Science Foundation (NSF GEO-1107705) (MSU Award # 014466-001) $199,788 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI) J. Rodgers, M. Brown, K. McNeal and J. Dyer, (Co-PIs), Fueling the Geosciences Educational Pipeline: The development of a K-12 Network to Support Minority Participation, October 1, 2009-September 30, 2011. National Science Foundation (NSF GEO-0939734) (MSU Award # 012314-001) $39,828 Kirkland, B. (PI), G. Thibaudeau, F. Lynch, K. McNeal and K. Sherman-Morris, (Co-PIs) Diversity Enhancement of Geosciences through Research Experiences (DEGReE): Mentoring African Americans through Research and Professional Development (Track 1), September 1, 2009-September 1, 2012. National Science Foundation (NSF GEO-0914576), (MSU Award # 012050-001) $190,100 Sherman-Morris, K. (Subcontract) A Self-Assessment Tool for Measuring Geospatial Readiness. Summer, 2009. Department of Homeland Security, Southeast Regional Research Initiative (SERRI) $4,000 Brommer, D. (PI), J. Senkbeil, K. Sherman-Morris, G. Dixon, M. Brown. (Co-PIs) SGER: Primary Meteorological Variables Influencing Hurricane Evacuation Decisions: A Case Study of Hurricane Gustav, October 15, 2008- October 15, 2009. National Science Foundation (NSF BCS-0852549) $5,780 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI), A. Schumacher, Co-PI. Quick Response Grant: Hazard Response and Preparedness of Pet Care Professionals/Utilization of Resources by Pet Care Professionals during a Natural Disaster December 1, 2007-December 1, 2008. Natural Hazards Center, Boulder, CO $2,600 Sherman-Morris, K. (PI) Shillig Teaching Improvement Grant: An Earful of Technology to Help Our Students Succeed. 2004 Mississippi State University $2,240 Travel Grants Academic excellence fund award for travel to 2016 American Meteorological Society $500 from Arts & Sciences and $500 from Office of Research and Development $1,000 Invited participant travel award, Vortex Southeast Interdisciplinary Workshop, Huntsville, AL. (room, board, and mileage), November 2015 University Corporation of Atmospheric Research $565 Invited participant travel award, Living with Extreme Weather Workshop, Norman, OK. ($856 airfare, approximately $544 room, board, and ground transportation), May 2015 ~$1,400 Invited social scientist travel award, Springfield, MO Integrated Warning Team, February, 2014 Southwest Missouri Emergency Support Organization ~$900 Academic excellence fund award for travel to 2012 Association of American Geographers $500 from Arts & Sciences and $500 from Office of Research and Development $1,000 Academic excellence fund award for travel to 2011 Association of American Geographers $500 from Arts & Sciences and $500 from Office of Research and Development $1,000 Student travel grant, to 1999 Association of American Geographers $200 Student travel grant, to 1999 Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers $200 |
| PRESENTATIONS |
Invited and funded presentations Sherman-Morris, K. (2015), The Influence of Graphical Elements in Communicating Hurricane Forecast Information, Research Presentation given at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Sherman-Morris, K. (2014), Integrated Warning Team: Social Science Perspective, Presented at Springfield Missouri Integrated Warning Team Meeting. Sherman-Morris, K. (2012),Tornado Warning Confirmation and Response, Research Presentation given at Footprints of Disaster, April 27, 2011, Tuscaloosa, AL. Sherman-Morris, K. (2009),Essential Element 3; Physical processes that Shape the Earth’s Surface, presented to Mississippi Geographic Alliance, Advanced Summer Institute, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. Invited presentations/panel discussions Sherman-Morris, K. (2015), Panel discussant, What to Expect When you are Teaching an Online Class, Center for Teaching and Learning Sherman-Morris, K. (2015), Panel discussant, Geography and Online Education A: What are the key challenges and opportunities afforded by online higher education? Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL Sherman-Morris, K. (2013), Panel Discussant: Global Warming - is it real? What if anything can we do? Foster Ballroom, Colvard Student Union. Sherman-Morris, K. (2013),Evaluation of Storm Surge Mapping Options Using Lab Simulations and Surveys, Research Presentation given at National Hurricane Conference, New Orleans, LA Sherman-Morris, K. (2013),Communication of Hurricane Storm Surge Threat: A Mixed-Method Analysis, Research Presentation given at 67th IHC/Tropical Cyclone Research Forum Sherman-Morris, K. (2011), Caring for Companion Animals in a Disaster: Preparedness and Response. Research Presentation given at the 2011 National Hurricane Conference, Atlanta, GA Sherman-Morris, K. (2011), Panel Discussant at Distance Learning (Campus 5) Course and Degree Proposals AOCE, Mississippi State University Brown, M. E., K. Sherman-Morris, B. Bell, and K., Brown (2011), The Warning System and the Role of Broadcast Meteorologists During an EF5 Tornado as Described by the Residents of Smithville, MS. Paper presented at the National Weather Association 36th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL Brown, M. E., K., Sherman-Morris, B., Bell, and K., Brown (2011), The Warning System and the Role of the National Weather Service During an EF5 Tornado as Described by the Residents of Smithville, MS. Research presentation given to the Southern Region of the National Weather Service via Go-To-Meeting, Memphis, TN. Sherman-Morris, K. (2009), Panel Discussant following Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember, presented by Campus Activities Board, Mississippi State University. Sherman-Morris, K. (2009),Mississippi Weather and Climate, presented to Mississippi Geographic Alliance Summer Institute, Mississippi State, MS. Conference Presentations Sherman-Morris, K., Antonelli, K. (2016) User Interpretation of Hurricane Forecast Graphics. Paper presented at the 11th Symposium on Societal Applications: Policy, Research and Practice, American Meteorological Society, New Orleans, LA. (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., M. Warkentin, L. Strawderman, K. S. McNeal, P. Menard, and D. Carruth (2015) Decision Making Across Three Weather and Climate Scenarios K. Paper presented at the 67th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the AAG, Pensacola, FL. (Peer-reviewed). K. S. McNeal, Sherman-Morris, K. Warkentin, M., Strawderman, L., and Menard, P. (2015) Risk Perceptions and Behavioral Intent Related To Climate Change and Economic Cost, Paper presented at the Geological Society of America, Baltimore, MD (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2015). Hazards-based outreach for teachers and middle school students. Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL Sherman-Morris, K., R. Clary, M. E. Brown, and J. Diaz-Ramirez. (2015) Increasing Geoscience Understanding through a Hazards-Based Workshop for Science Teachers. Poster presented at the 24th Symposium on Education, American Meteorological Society, Phoenix, AZ (Peer-reviewed). Sherman-Morris, K., M. Warkentin, L. Strawderman, K. S. McNeal, P. Menard, and D. Carruth (2015),The influence of message and hazard characteristics on intended behavior in three weather and climate scenarios . Paper presented at the 10th Symposium on Societal Applications: Policy, Research and Practice, American Meteorological Society, Phoenix, AZ (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2014),Hazards-based outreach for teachers and middle school students. Poster presented at the 67th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers, Athens, GA (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., K. Antonelli, and C. Williams (2014), User Understanding of Hurricane Wind Potential Graphics. 9th Symposium on Policy and Socio-Economic Research. American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., J. Carroll, R. Clary, M. E. Brown, K. S. McNeal, and J. Diaz-Ramirez (2014), Hazards-based Outreach for Middle School Students. Poster presented at the 23rd Symposium on Education, American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA (Peer-reviewed) Del Valle Martinez, I*, Sherman-Morris, K. (2014),Risk Perceptions of Hurricane Track Forecasts., Poster presented at the 13th Annual Student Conference, American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA Sherman-Morris, K., K. Antonelli, C. Williams, and A. Lea (2013), Communication of Hurricane Storm Surge Threat: A Mixed-Method Analysis. Paper presented at the 8th Symposium on Policy and Socio-economic Research. 93rd Annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, Austin, TX. (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., K. S. McNeal, J. Carroll, M. E. Brown, R. Clary, and J. Diaz-Ramirez (2013), A Hazards Approach to Increase Awareness and Perceived Relevance of the Geosciences: Preliminary Results from a Project Designed to Enhance Diversity. Poster presented at the 21st Symposium on Education at the 93rd Annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, Austin, TX. (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., K. Antonelli, A. Lea, C. Williams (2012), Effective Communication of Hurricane Storm Surge Threat. Poster presented at the 67th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the AAG, Asheville, NC (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2012), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Atlanta, GA Sherman-Morris, K., M. Brown, K. Brown, B. Bell, and P. Jackson (2012), Warning Confirmation and Response in the 2011 Smithville, MS Tornado. Paper presented at the 106th annual meeting of AAG, New York, NY Sherman-Morris, K., B. Bell, M. Brown, J. Dyer, K. McNeal and J. Rodgers (2012), Minority Student Knowledge of and Interest in Geoscience Careers. Poster presented at the 21st Symposium on Education at the 92nd Annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society. (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., M. Brown, B. Bell, and K. Brown (2011), Experiences of Smithville, MS Residents with the April 27 Tornado. Paper presented at the 66th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the AAG, Savannah, GA (peer-reviewed) Brown, M., K. Sherman-Morris, B. Bell, and K. Brown, (2011), The Residents of Smithville, MS: What Worked and What Didn’t Work During an EF5 Tornado. Paper presented at the National Weather Association 36th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL Sherman-Morris, K. (2011), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Hartford, CT Sherman-Morris, K., M. Brown, J. Dyer, K McNeal, and J. Rodgers (2011),Teaching and Learning about Geoscience: A Survey of Mississippi Science Teachers. Paper presented at the 105th annual meeting of AAG, Seattle, WA Kirkland, B.; Thibaudeau, G.; McNeal, K.; Sherman-Morris, K.; Baghi-Riding, N.; Meek, C.; Dickerson, O.; Jennings, M.; Dutrow, B.; Schmitz, S.; Lawrence, A. (2010), Human Resources for the Energy Workforce of the Future: Finding the Best Employees Requires Addressing Diversity Now. Paper presented at American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Annual Meeting Abstracts, v. 18, Conference Proceedings Published (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., J. Senkbeil, R. Carver (2010), Using Google Search Data to Track Hurricane Interest. Paper presented at the 65th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the AAG, Birmingham, AL Sherman-Morris, K. (2010), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Central Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Kansas City, MO Sherman-Morris, K., B. Lipscomb, B. Cooke (2010), A Self-Assessment Tool for Measuring Geospatial Readiness for Disaster Management.Paper presented at the 104th annual meeting of AAG, Washington, DC Sherman-Morris, K., J. Senkbeil, R. Cossman (2010), Who’s Googling What? What Internet Searches Reveal about Hurricane Information Seeking, Poster presented at American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA McNeal, K., R. Clary, K. Sherman-Morris, B. Kirkland, D. Gillham and A. Moe-Hoffman (2009), Mississippi State University’s Geoscience Education and Geocognition Research Program in the Department of Geosciences. Paper presented at American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA Senkbeil, J., D. M. Brommer, P.G. Dixon, M.E. Dixon, K. Sherman-Morris (2009), Methods of Assessing the Perceived Threat Location of Hurricane Evacuees. Paper presented at 64th annual Meeting of Southeastern Division of the AAG, Knoxville, TN (peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K., J. Morris (2009), Teaching Earth Science with Google Earth. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2009), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sherman-Morris, K., J. Morris (2009), Teaching Earth Science with Google Earth. Workshop presented at the Midwestern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Minneapolis, MN (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2009), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Midwestern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Minneapolis, MN Sherman-Morris, K., A. Schumacher, S. Drobot and K. McNeal. (2009), Business owners, animal lovers, Gulf Coast residents: A look at the complex role of pet care professionals in Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Paper presented at the 104th annual meeting of AAG, Las Vegas, NV Sherman-Morris, K., J. Morris (2008), Using Geospatial Technology in the Classroom and in the Field. Paper presented at the Western Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Portland, OR (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2008), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Western Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Portland, OR Sherman-Morris, K. (2008), Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Meeting of the NSTA, Charlotte, NC Sherman-Morris, K., A. Schumacher and R. Jennings (2008),‘Paws’ and Click: Web-based Disaster Preparedness Information for Pets. Paper presented at the 104th annual meeting of AAG, Boston, MA McNeal, K. J. Rodgers, M. Brown, K. Sherman-Morris (2008), The Use of Technologies to Foster Online Learning Communities in the Geosciences. Paper presented at 57th Annual Meeting of Southeastern Region of Geological Society of America, Charlotte, NC Sherman-Morris, K., J. Morris (2007), Discovering Vegetation Patterns in the Owens Valley: Teaching Teachers with Geospatial Technology. Poster presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of Southeastern Division of the AAG, Charleston, SC (Peer-reviewed) Sherman-Morris, K. (2007), Hurricane Fatigue, A Media Myth? Paper presented at the 103rd annual meeting of AAG, San Francisco, CA Sherman-Morris, K. (2006), Tornadoes, Television and Trust; Severe Weather Perception in the Memphis, TN TV Market. Paper presented at the 102nd annual meeting of AAG, Chicago, IL Sherman-Morris, K. (2005), Local News, Local Coverage? Poster presented at 101st annual meeting of AAG, Denver, CO Sherman-Morris, K. (2002),Panel discussant at 98th annual meeting of AAG, Los Angeles, CA Steinberg, P., K. Sherman, A. Walter (2001), Your Place or Mine? Fusing Regional and Thematic Geography Through Web-based Collaborative Learning. Paper presented at International Symposium on Geographic Education: Theory, Research, and Practice. San Marcos, TX Sherman, K. (2001), The Influence of Color-Enhanced Satellite Images on Hurricane Threat Perception. Paper presented at 97th annual meeting of AAG, New York, NY Sherman, K. (2000),Tropical-Cyclone Induced Fatalities. Poster presented at 96th annual meeting of AAG, Pittsburgh, PA Sherman, K. (1999), Perceptions of El Niño: A Regional Study. Paper presented at 95th annual meeting of AAG, Honolulu, HI Sherman, K. (1998), Perceptions of El Niño: The Effect of Media on Public Perception. Paper Presented at Meeting of Southeastern Division of the AAG, Memphis TN (Peer-reviewed) |
| TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
Mississippi State University Courses developed and taught: GR 8813 Advanced Hazards and Disasters (on-campus and distance education) GR 8833 Weather and Society (on-campus and distance education) GR 8191 Geoscience Review (distance education) Courses taught: GG 8913 Geoscience Research, Readings and Techniques (on-campus) GR 8573 Research in Applied Meteorology (distance education) GR 8553 Research Methods (on-campus and distance education) GR 8400 Local Field Methods (distance education) GR 8123 Meteorology II (distance education) GR 6603 Climatology (distance education) GR 4633 Statistical Climatology (distance education) GR 4/6502 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I, (on-campus) GR 4/6522 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III, (on-campus) GR 4/6502, 4/6512, 4/6522, 4/6532 Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology Labs I, II, III and IV (on-campus) GR 1123 World Regional Geography (on-campus) Courses co-taught: GR 8400 Field Methods in Geosciences (Central Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Outer Banks of North Carolina, San Salvador Island Bahamas, Mammoth Cave, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Eastern Sierra, and Western Washington State) Courses developed (as consultant): GR 4923 Severe Weather Courses assisted (as teaching assistant): GR 1603 Introduction to Meteorology (distance education) GR 4913 Thermodynamic Meteorology (distance education) Florida State University Courses taught (as teaching assistant): Spatial Data Analysis (on-campus) Physical Geography (on-campus) Global Change, Local Places (distance education) Mansfield University Course assisted (as teaching assistant): English Composition Student Teaching Experience Wellsboro Middle School, Mansfield High School Courses taught included Civics, Pennsylvania History, United States History and Political Science |
| STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISED |
Theses/Dissertations Supervised: Christopher Nunley (Dissertation, Ph.D. expected 2019) Holly Lussenden (Dissertation, Ph.D. expected 2019) Nick Marusiak (M.S. thesis) Patrick Threatt (Dissertation, Ph.D. expected 2019) Christa Haney (Dissertation, Ph.D. expected 2017) Sarah Radencic (Dissertation, Ph.D. expected 2016) Idamis Del Valle Martinez (M.S. 2014) Risk perceptions of hurricane track forecasts Bryce Touchstone (M.S. 2013) An Assessment of Human Vulnerability to Extreme Cold in the Zeravshan Region of Tajikistan Amanda Lea (M.S. 2012) Effects of television weather broadcaster on viewers during severe weather: To be or not to be on screen Keith Leech (M.S. 2012) Snowfall, tornadoes, and teleconnections: A correlational study of weather patterns in the southeastern US Victoria Shaw (M.S. 2009) A PBS Mind In An MTV World: Science Education Through Music Television Thesis/Dissertation Committee Member: Claire Babineaux (Ph.D. in progress) Barrett Gutter (Ph.D. in progress) Matthew Reagan (Ph.D. in progress) Kit Posadas (Ph.D. in progress) Melissa Phillips (Ph.D expected, Kent State University, May, 2016) Sara Dillon (M.S. in progress) Caiping Wei (M.S. 2014) Jessica Van Meter (M.S. 2013) Laura Radford (M.S., University of Alabama, 2012) Bailey Lipscomb (M.S. 2011) Patrick Threatt (M.S. 2008) James Burt (M.S. 2007) Applied Meteorology Distance Education Program M.S. Capstone Projects Supervised: Sarah Bruzinski M.S. in progress Sherilyn Graham M.S. in progress Sydney Brahmavar M.S. in progress Heather Thiel-Goin M.S. in progress Jacob Dunne M.S. in progress Alexandra Cranford M.S. in progress Molly Cochran M.S. in progress Lakin Castillo M.S. in progress Rob Gardner M.S. in progress Matthew DeLucia M.S. in progress Christopher Provence M.S. in progress Bryan Bennett (M.S. 2015) Development and propagation of convective storms along mesoscale air mass convergence boundaries in the Tampa Bay area Kari Bowen (M.S. 2015) Benefits of Social Media in Communicating Weather Information during Hurricane/Post Tropical Storm Sandy and the Colorado Floods Andrew Deemer (M.S. 2015) Surface Temperatures of the City of Surprise Dog Park Dianna Dollar (M.S. 2015) How Weather Information is Shared on Social Media: A Comparison of Age Groups Stacy Ludington (M.S. 2015) Weather Apps and Student Understanding of Weather Concepts and Misconceptions John Nodar (M.S. 2015) Shelter of Last Resort: Tornado Safety for Residents of Manufactured Homes Lauren Olesky (M.S. 2015) El Niño Strength and Temperature Stray Relation Laura Velasquez (M.S. 2015) Outdoor Warnings Siren Usage: A Comparison between Big and Small Cities Melissa Weiss (M.S. 2015) Up, Up and Away: Favorable Flying Weather for Hot Air Balloons Christina McGehee (M.S. 2015) River and Temperature Forecasts: Comparison of Public Familiarity and Confidence Morgan Burns (M.S. 2014) Lightning Fatalities in Florida Stephanie Roose (M.S. 2014) Shelter-Seeking Behavior of Impacted and Non-Impacted Persons Following the May 31st, 2013 EF-3 Tornado in El Reno, OK Jonathan Gerhart (M.S. 2014) Perceived Destructive Weather Threat of Animated Doppler radar Imagery Heather Roberts (M.S. 2013) Tornado Warning Systems Matthew Dixon (M.S. 2013) Analysis of the Sources and Application of Weather Information in an Agriculturally Diversified and Technologically Advanced Society Jordan White M.S. 2013) Local Perceptions on Global Warming in Elizabethtown, North Carolina Jason Floyd (M.S. 2013) The Public’s Perception of Hail Size Tina Stott (M.S. 2013) Tinker AFB Warning System Rich Johnson (M.S. 2013) Public Confusion over Weather Sirens in Cobb County, Georgia Mark Ivins (M.S. 2012) Insights Regarding the Low Participation Rate of Texas Counties in the National Weather Service’s Storm Ready Program Daniel Bonds (M.S. 2012) Tornado Safety in SC Mobile Home Parks Undergraduate Research Projects: Taylor Graham (B.S. 2016) Monitoring Severe Weather Outbreaks with Anxiety, Summer Honors College Research Award Non-thesis Graduate Students (Comprehensive exam only) On-campus (5) Teachers in Geosciences Distance Education Program (67) Applied Meteorology Distance Education Program (11) Non-Thesis Graduate Student Committees (Comprehensive Exam Only) On-Campus (8) Teachers in Geosciences Distance Education Program (125) Applied Meteorology Distance Education Program (17) M.S. Engineering Distance Education Program (1) |
| SERVICE |
American Meteorological Society: Program Chair, (appointed) Symposium on Societal Applications, Policy, Research and Practice, (American Meteorological Society 2015 - Judge, Student paper competition, Student paper competition, Symposium on Societal Applications, Policy, Research and Practice 2015, 2016 Planning Committee Member, (appointed) Symposium on Societal Applications, Policy, Research and Practice (American Meteorological Society), 2014 - Board Member, (appointed) American Meteorological Society Board on Societal Impacts 2013 - Mentor American Meteorological Society Minority Industry Scholarship program 2009 - 2010 Association of American Geographers: Secretary (elected) Southeastern Division of Association of American Geographers 2014 - Member (appointed) Association of American Geographers Enhancing Diversity Committee 2012 - 2014 State Representative (elected) Southeastern Division of Association of American Geographers (for the state of Mississippi) 2010 - 2012 Academic Director (elected) Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group, (AAG) 2010 - 2012 President (elected) Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group, (AAG) 2008 - 2010 Vice President (elected) Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group, (AAG) 2006 - 2008 Academic Director (elected) Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group, (AAG) 2005 - 2006 Student Director (elected) Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group, (AAG) 2002 - 2003 National Weather Association: Member (appointed) Board on Broadcast Meteorology 2016 - Other Professional Service Reviewer Journal of Geoscience Education, Natural Hazards Review, Weather, Climate and Society, Journal of Risk Research, Bulletin of the AMS, International Journal of Biometeorology, Natural Hazards, Journal of Meteorology, Southeastern Geographer, Geography Journal, Global Environmental Change, Disasters Advisory Panel Member, (appointed) Mississippi Geographic Alliance 2016 - Advisory Panel Member, (appointed) COMET, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO 2013 - Faculty Adviser Gamma Theta Upsilon, Mu Eta Chapter 2011 - State Coordinator Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Network 2008 - Mississippi State University: Arts & Sciences Representative Robert Holland Faculty Senate 2015 - Member Director of the Center for Distance Learning Search Committee 2015 - 2016 Member UCCC (University Committee on Courses and Curricula) 2012 - 2015 Member UCCC General Education Subcommittee 2014 - 2015 Evaluator Mississippi State International Teaching Assistant workshop 2011 - 2014 First Year Mentor Mississippi State University (program discontinued in May, 2007) 2005 - 2007 College of Arts & Sciences: Member Associate Dean of Art & Sciences Search Committee 2013 Geosciences Representative Arts & Sciences Faculty Senate 2012 - 2013 Member Arts & Sciences Faculty Senate Diversity Sub-committee 2013 Department of Geosciences: Chair 100 year anniversary committee 2016 - 2017 Member Geography Assistant Professor Search Committee 2015 - 2016 Member Distance Learning Action Team 2015 - 2016 Member Meteorology Assistant Professor Search Committee 2013 - 2014 Member Curriculum Committee 2013 - Member Distance Learning Oversight Committee 2012 - Member Challenges Committee 2012 - 2013 Member Graduate Student Recruitment Committee 2012 - 2013 Member PhD Committee 2010 - 2012 Member 5-year Review Committee 2010 - 2012 Member Meteorology Instructor Search Committee 2005, 2007 Member Broadcast Meteorology Instructor Search Committee 2006 Outreach: Second Vice President Starkville Multi-Culture Lion’s Club 2012 - 2013 Member Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) Region V SRC/IRB Board 2010 - Secretary Starkville Multi-Culture Lion’s Club 2010 - 2012 Board member Starkville Multi-Culture Lion’s Club 2009 - 2010 Borderless Host Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, Mississippi State University 2008 Member Advisory Committee for East Mississippi Community College Virtual Weather College 2007 |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS |
Gamma Theta Upsilon, International Geographical Honor Society 2011 - American Meteorological Society (AMS) 2009 - International Communication Association (ICA) 2007 - 2008 Association of American Geographers (AAG) 1998 - Southeast Division of AAG (SEDAAG) 1998 - 2001, 2004 - National Weather Association 1997 - |
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