LINDSEY B.

PAYNE
Purdue University
618 North 5th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone: (949) 357-4514 / Email: paynel@purdue.edu
Website: http://lindseybpayne.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
2015 Ph.D., Ecological Sciences & Engineering, Purdue University (expected May)
2010 M.S., Ecological Sciences & Engineering, Purdue University
2004 M.Ed., Cross Cultural & Teaching Credential, Biological Sciences, National University
2000 B.A., Biology, DePauw University
Major Fields:

sustainability, community-based engineering design, transdisciplinary knowledge,

service-learning

Dissertation:

The Transdisciplinary Approach: Innovation for Engineering Education and

Community-Based Design Projects

Co-Advisors:

Dr. Brent Jesiek and Dr. Daniel Shepardson

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
2015 Payne, L. and D. Shepardson. Transdisciplinary Knowledge for Climate Change Adaptation:
Perceptions in South American Non-Governmental Organizations. Sustainable Development
(Under review).
2015 Payne, L. and B. Jesiek. A Transdisciplinary Knowledge-Focused Education Intervention in
the Engineering Design Classroom. (In preparation for Advances in Engineering Education,
March 2015).
2014 Payne, L. Reconciling Transdisciplinary Knowledge for Adapting to Climate Change in
Developing Regions. Environmental Science & Policy (Under review).
AWARDS & HONORS
2014 Teaching Academy Associate Fellow, Purdue University
2014 Graduate Teaching Award, Purdue University
2013 Magoon Teaching Award, Purdue University
2013 Purdue 5 Students Who, Purdue University
2013 Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Award, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
2012 Community Activity Recognition Award, Greater Lafayette Commerce
TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Purdue University
2011-present Co-Instructor, Civil Engineering 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability
(7 semesters)
2013-present Peer Teaching Assistant Mentor, Civil Engineering 355: Engineering Environmental
Sustainability (3 semesters, weekly training sessions and observations)
2014
Co-Instructor, Global Studies 490: Global Leadership and Sustainability, Peru Study
Abroad (summer session)
2013-2014 Instructor of Record, Environmental and Ecological Engineering 495: Urban Water
Projects (2 semesters)
2013
Graduate Assistant, ABET Accreditation, Division of Environmental & Ecological
Engineering (summer session)

2013
2012
2010-2012
2010-2011
2009-2012

Graduate Assistant, Office of University Sustainability (1 semester)

Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering 597: Global Sustainable Engineering
(1 semester, online course)
Assistant Coordinator for Service-Learning, Center for Instructional Excellence
(4 semesters)
Graduate Assistant, Ecological Sciences and Engineering Program (2 semesters)
Teaching Assistant, Center for Instructional Excellence (7 semesters)

EXTERNAL FUNDING
2013 Tree Lafayette STEM Project and 2014 Arbor Day, Alcoa Foundation, $29,000
2012 Community-Based Urban Water Projects, Ford College Community Challenge National Grant
Program, Ford Motor Company Fund, $50,000
2011 Service Learning and Graduate Education: The New Frontier, Indiana Campus Compact and
Purdue University match, $6,250
2011 4th Annual Scholarship of Engagement Conference, Indiana Campus Compact and Purdue
University match, $3,000
2011 Go Greener Composting Initiative, Tipmont REMC EnviroWatts Trust, $2,500
INTERNAL FUNDING
2014 Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, Purdue University, $18,000
2014 Community Service/Service Learning Projects Grant: Educating Through Urban Water
Projects, Purdue University, $1,000
2013 Andrews/Blosser Environmental Travel Grant, Purdue University, $1,500
2013 Alumni General Scholar, Purdue University, $1,250
2013 Ph.D. Research Supplement, Purdue University, $1,220
2012 International Human Dimension Programme on Global Environmental Change Planet Under
Pressure Conference Travel Grant, Purdue Climate Change Research Center, $2,400
2012 Community Service/Service Learning Projects Grant: Green Tour, Purdue University, $785
2012 Ph.D. Research Scholarship, Ecological Sciences and Engineering Department, Purdue
University, $500
2011 Service-Learning Projects with the City of Rosita, Ministerio de Salud (MINSA), Ministry of
Education, Universidad de las Regions Autonomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaraguense
(URACCAN), and Disability Organization, Purdue University, $1,500
2011 Global Design Team: Jordan, Purdue University, $1,500
FIELD RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2012, 2014 Field Researcher, Purdue University, Q-Sort Investigation with Non-Governmental
Organizations, Colombia, South America
2004
Field Researcher, Earthwatch Institute: Educators Fellowship, Namibia, Africa
1999
Field Researcher, School for International Training: Biodiversity and Conservation
Program, Tanzania, Africa
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2014 Payne, L. Transdisciplinary Knowledge: Awareness, Understanding, and Application in
Community-Based Design Projects. Presenter, International Symposium on Sustainable
Systems and Technology Conference, Oakland, CA.
2014 Payne, L. Leadership in Sustainability: Small Projects, Big Impacts. Invited speaker, LEAD /
LEED: Next Generation Midwest Regional Sustainable Conference, West Lafayette, IN.

2013
2013
2012
2011

Payne, L. et al. small projects, BIG IMPACTS. Presenter, Campus Compact, The Engaged
Campus: Driving Innovation through Partnerships Conference, Dearborn, MI.
Payne, L. Student Sustainability Summit Deconstructed. Invited speaker, 3rd Annual Policy
Research for a Changing World "Grand Challenge" Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Payne, L. et al. Getting Their Feet Wet: Community Sampling of the Wabash River. Invited
speaker, Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy, West Lafayette, IN.
Payne, L. et al. Three CSLFF Projects & Transdisciplinary Knowledge Generated. Presenter,
National Outreach Scholarship Conference, Lansing, MI.

UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS

2014 Payne, L. Redefining Engineering Education: Transformational Learning for Sustainable
Communities. Poster session, #Science: Effective Interdisciplinary Communication,
Ecological Sciences and Engineering Symposium, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. et al. Alcoa Foundation, STEM Education, & Urban Water Projects. Poster session,
2nd Annual Academic Community Engagement Poster Presentation, Purdue University.
2014 Nies, L. and L. Payne. CE 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability. Poster session,
IMPACT The Changing Classroom Symposium, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. Turning Engagement into Research: small projects, BIG IMPACTS. Invited
speaker, Civil Engineering Seminar, Purdue University.
2014 Payne, L. Culture. Sustainability. How You Can Lead the "No Impact" Revolution. Invited
speaker, Global Science Partners, Purdue University.
2013 Nies, L. and L. Payne. CE 355: Engineering Environmental Sustainability. Poster session,
IMPACT The Changing Classroom Symposium, Purdue University.
2013 Payne, L. Urban Water Projects. Poster session, Student Sustainability Summit, Purdue
University.
2013 Payne, L., R. Logsdon, and S. Peel. The Wabash River Sampling Blitz: Engaging over 600
Volunteers in Water Quality Sampling. Poster session, Student Sustainability Summit, Purdue
University.
2013 Payne, L. Making a Difference. Invited speaker, Women in Engineering, Purdue University.
2013 Payne, L. Deconstructing Sustainability Culture at Purdue and in the Community. Invited
speaker, International Center Global Caf, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. and K. Richards. Teaching in the Laboratory. Presenter, Teaching Assistant
Orientation, Center for Instructional Excellence, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Presenting at Scientific Conferences. Invited speaker, Purdue Universitys Women
in Science, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. et al. Case Studies in Service Learning et al. Presenter, Center for Instructional
Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning: Purdue University and Beyond. Invited speaker, Women in
Science, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning and Reflection. Invited speaker, AGRY 399/598: Sustainable
Agriculture Systems in the Tropics, Purdue University.
2011 Payne, L. Service-Learning and Reflection. Invited speaker, VM 810: International Service
Learning, Purdue University.
2010 Payne, L. and M. Plikuhn. Creating Your Online Presence: Developing Your E-Portfolio.
Presenter, Center for Instructional Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
2010 Payne, L. et al. Key Components of Service-Learning. Presenter, Center for Instructional
Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.

2010
2010

Payne, L. et al. Three Perspectives of Service-Learning. Presenter, Center for Instructional

Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.
Payne, L., H. Parker, S. Coffman. Creating a Teaching Portfolio. Presenter, Center for
Instructional Excellence Workshop, Purdue University.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2012-2014
AAAS Emerging Leaders in Science & Society, Liaison
2013-2014
Student Sustainability Council, President
2013
National Campus Compact Conference, Planning Committee Member
2013
Purdue Common Read, Committee Member
2012-2013
Purdue Graduate Student Government, Senator
2011-2013
University Education Policy Committee, Graduate Student Representative
2010-2013
Service Engagement Advisory Board, Graduate Student Representative
2010-2011
Indiana Campus Compact, Liaison
2009-2011
Women in Engineering: Innovation to Reality Outreach Program, Educator
2009-2010
Curriculum and Instruction Department Biology, Student Teacher Supervisor
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2014-present
N-10 Community Garden, Board of Directors, IN
2010-present
West Lafayette Go Greener Board, Commissioner and Communications Officer, IN
2009-present
Wabash River Enhancement Corporation Education Committee, Member, IN
2012-2014
Greater Lafayette Commerces Community of Choice Green Team, Member, IN
2012-2014
Paint the Rain Barrel Committee, Member, IN
2013
Daybreak Rotary, Guest Speaker, IN
2012
Ivy Tech Green Initiatives, Guest Speaker, IN
2011-2013
Green Tour Planning Committee, Member, IN
2011
Go Greener Composting Workshop, Guest Speaker, IN
2010
Earth Day Ivy Tech, Guest Speaker, IN
2009-2014
Clear-Blue-Green Business Certification Initiative, Chair, IN
2007-2009
Carroll County YMCA Board, Consultant, IN
2006
Laguna Beach City Council Environmental Committee, Member, CA
NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2008
Secondary Biology/Earth Sciences Teacher, Lafayette Jefferson High School, IN
2005-2006
Campaign Coordinator, Earth Resource Foundation, CA
2004-2005
Secondary Environmental Sciences Teacher, Mission Viejo High School, CA
2003-2004
Secondary Biology/Earth Sciences Teacher, Century High School, CA
2002-2003
Secondary Biology Teacher/Coach, Tarbut VTorah Day School, CA
2001-2002
Population and Environment Program Assistant, National Wildlife Federation, DC
ADDITIONAL TRAINING/MEMBERSHIP
Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences
Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence College Teaching Workshops
College Teaching Workshop Series (10 workshops)
Service-Learning Workshop Series (5 workshops)
Advanced College Teaching Workshop Series (9 workshops)