Megan Lang, Ph.D. Research Physical Scientist USDA-ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory 104 Bldg. 007, BARC-West Beltsville, MD 20705 USA Voice: (301) 504-5138 Fax: (301) 504-8931 Megan.Lang@ars.usda.gov
Research Interests:
Radar remote sensing of hydrology and vegetation
Synergistic use of radar, multispectral, and hyperspectral remote sensing techniques to benefit agricultural production and reduce environmental impacts
Landscape ecology, watershed modeling, and wetland ecology
Hyperspectral detection of mineralogy
Education:
1997 B.A. College of Charleston, Departments of Geology and Biology - Double Major
2000 M.A. University of Maryland at College Park, Department of Geography
2005 Ph.D. University of Maryland at College Park, Department of Geography
Professional Experience:
1999 - 2003 University of Maryland, Department of Geography; Research Assistant
2002 - 2004 University of Maryland, Department of Geography; Instructor
2003 - 2005 NASA; Earth System Science Fellow
2005 - Pres. USDA, ARS, Hydrology and Remote Sensing Lab; Research Physical Scientist
Awards:
College of Charleston, Department of Geology, Outstanding Student Award
College of Charleston, Department of Geology, Outstanding Research Award
NASA, Space Grant Research Scholarship
Sigma Xi, South Carolina Academy of Science, Award for Outstanding Research
University of Maryland Graduate Fellowship
Mid-Atlantic Association of American Geographers, Outstanding Paper Presentation
University of Maryland, Department of Geography, Award for Outstanding Performance as a Graduate Student
Selected Publications: (please contact the author to determine reprint availability)