Marcia A Owens

217, Lucy Moten (Old FAMU DRS)

By Appointment

EVR 5862 Environmental Regulations & Regulatory Agencies •
Mon. — 5:30 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.

EVS 4636 Environmental Regulations & Regulatory Agencies •
Wed. — 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

EVS 5930 Special Topics in Environmental Sciences •
Wed. — 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

EVS 6913 Supervised Research

EVS 6980 Dissertation

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An interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. Marcia Allen Owens is a biochemist, environmental lawyer, and natural teacher. A trailblazer, Dr. Owens is first woman to be promoted to the rank of Full Professor of Environmental Science at Florida A&M University. She leads the Center for Faculty ADVANCEment, initially funded via a $3.1 million National Science Foundation cooperative agreement, which focus on professional development for faculty and graduate students.

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• Human Dimensions of Environmental Issues
• Environmental Literacy/Climate Literacy
  
• Environmental Policy, Law & Ethics
  
• Broadening Participation in STEM
  
• Women of Color and STEM Careers
  
• Perception of Risk
  
• Risk Communication
  
• Environmental & Climate Justice
  
• Environment & Religion
  
• Socioenvironmental Synthesis & Mixed Methods Research

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• Emory University • 2003-2004
  Lilly Postdoctoral Fellowship in Practical Theology
  
  
• Emory University • 2003
  M.Div. with a concentration in Black Church Studies
  
  
• Emory University • 2000
  Ph.D. in Science and Environmental Education
  
• Emory University • 1998
  D.A.S.T. in Science and Environmental Education
  
  
• Emory University • 1985
  J.D.
  
  
• Jackson State University • 1982
  B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude)

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• Full Professor of Environmental Science & Policy (Tenured) • 2022-Present
  FAMU School of the Environment (SOE),
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Director, Center for Faculty ADVANCEment at FAMU • 2018 - Present
  FAMU School of the Environment (SOE),
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Policy (Tenured) • 2013-2022
  FAMU School of the Environment (SOE),
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Policy • 2006-2013
  FAMU School of the Environment (SOE),
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Adjunct Professor of Environmental Science & Policy • 2005-2006
  FAMU School of the Environment (SOE),
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Director, Teachers for a New Era, Florida A&M University • 2004-2007
  Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  
  
• Visiting Appointment, Research Development & Policy Compliance Officer • 2014-2015
  Jackson State University Division Of Research, Jackson, MS
  
  
• Manager, Environmental Health & Toxicology Research Program • 1998-1999
  Minority Health Professions Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, GA
  
  
• Chief, Environmental Advisory Unit, Assistant City Attorney • 1991-1995
  City Of Atlanta Law Department, Atlanta, GA
  

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• EVR 3033 Environmental Regulations
  
• EVR 3930 Special Topics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change
  
• EVR 4032 Environmental Ethics
  
• EVS 4636 Risk Communication
  
• EVR 4643 Environmental Policy & Risk Management
  
• EVR 4910 Senior Thesis
  
• EVS 5862 Environmental Regulations & Regulatory Agencies
  
• EVR 5864 Principles of Environmental Law Practice
  
• EVS 5930 Special Topics: Environmental Risk Communication
  
• EVS 5930: Special Topics: Environmental Ethics
  
• EVS 5970 Master’s Thesis
  
• EVS 6883 Environmental Decision-Making