Nicole Colston, Ph.D
Dr. Nicole Colston is an teaching assistant professor at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in the Honors College and affiliated faculty in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM). As a member of the Honors K-12 Outreach, Nicole serves as Director of OSU Invitational for Science Olympiad, the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) and the Oklahoma Envirothon.
Dr. Colston has a MA degree in Communication Studies from the University of Miami, and a Ph.D in Environmental Science from OSU. She is a science communication expert and network scholar who explores the pathways and partnerships for increased public participation in STEM learning. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has generously and consistently supported her research related to two domains of expertise, (1) youth and community science related to environmental monitoring and climate change, and (2) STEM career and identity development of youth in Oklahoma.
Dr. Colston is most passionate about models of citizen science that engage diverse audiences and stakeholders in scientific dialogue and learning and developing interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to address water challenges.