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

• 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