Amanda Cording, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Paul Smith's College- Claim this Profile
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Kelly Coral
Amanda is an extremely motivated and determined person. She works well independently and can initiate, plan, and implement a project with little to no supervision. She is also very passionate about her work and the environment in general, in addition to being a very pleasant person to work with.
Michael Dukes
I worked with Amanda while she managed the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement for property impacted with munitions and explosives of concern. She is an organized and aggressive project manager who expected, and got, excellent service from her subcontractors. Her communications with the public were clear and informational, and were well received. She also has the ability to think things through and develop a reasonable solution - it is a pleasure to write this recommendation.
Kelly Coral
Amanda is an extremely motivated and determined person. She works well independently and can initiate, plan, and implement a project with little to no supervision. She is also very passionate about her work and the environment in general, in addition to being a very pleasant person to work with.
Michael Dukes
I worked with Amanda while she managed the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement for property impacted with munitions and explosives of concern. She is an organized and aggressive project manager who expected, and got, excellent service from her subcontractors. Her communications with the public were clear and informational, and were well received. She also has the ability to think things through and develop a reasonable solution - it is a pleasure to write this recommendation.
Kelly Coral
Amanda is an extremely motivated and determined person. She works well independently and can initiate, plan, and implement a project with little to no supervision. She is also very passionate about her work and the environment in general, in addition to being a very pleasant person to work with.
Michael Dukes
I worked with Amanda while she managed the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement for property impacted with munitions and explosives of concern. She is an organized and aggressive project manager who expected, and got, excellent service from her subcontractors. Her communications with the public were clear and informational, and were well received. She also has the ability to think things through and develop a reasonable solution - it is a pleasure to write this recommendation.
Kelly Coral
Amanda is an extremely motivated and determined person. She works well independently and can initiate, plan, and implement a project with little to no supervision. She is also very passionate about her work and the environment in general, in addition to being a very pleasant person to work with.
Michael Dukes
I worked with Amanda while she managed the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement for property impacted with munitions and explosives of concern. She is an organized and aggressive project manager who expected, and got, excellent service from her subcontractors. Her communications with the public were clear and informational, and were well received. She also has the ability to think things through and develop a reasonable solution - it is a pleasure to write this recommendation.
Experience
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Paul Smith's College
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Higher Education
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Associate Professor of Environmental Science
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Aug 2022 - Present
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EcoSolutions, LLC
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Ecological Designer
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Oct 2015 - Present
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Affiliate
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May 2016 - Present
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US Green Building Council - Hawaii
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Board of Directors, Treasurer
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2018
Assist in facilitating green building and sustainable development projects in Hawaiʻi. Assist in facilitating green building and sustainable development projects in Hawaiʻi.
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University of Vermont
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PhD Dissertation Research
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2016
My PhD research focused on removing nutrient and sediment pollution from stormwater and reducing peak hydrologic flow rates and volumes using low impact development (LID) and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) techniques. The goal of this research was to take an adaptive management approach to bioretention design in order to maximize effectiveness. Monitoring designs will be also be described so future projects may be monitored to assess performance. Bioretention (rain garden) performance was monitored at the University of Vermont Bioretention Laboratory under a range of conditions. Vegetation and soil media treatments were tested for their comparative effectiveness. Projected increased precipitation due to climate change in Vermont was simulated and evaluated for its affect on bioretention performance. Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, N2O, CH4) from bioretention soils under various conditions were also investigated. Show less
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Amanda Cording, PhD
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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Ecological Design & Sustainability
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Mar 2006 - Oct 2015
Mission: Bring local communities cutting edge tools and techniques to help them understand, manage and restore their natural resources to ensure adequate clean drinking water supplies and strong, stable aquatic ecosystems while allowing for smart growth and economic development. Specialty: Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GIS) design improvement strategies using a science-based approach. Projects: Bioretention (rain gardens), constructed wetlands, green roofs, living walls, stormwater monitoring, watershed management, LID pollutant removal effectiveness, utilization of LID in climate change adaptation strategies, investigation of LID/GSI feasibility in tropical settings, emerging economies with little infrastructure, retrofits in highly urbanized areas, and for agricultural nutrient management. Clients: International non-profit organizations, local, state and federal governments, private consulting companies, local, national and multi-national corporations, as well as individuals. Show less
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OARS: For the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2009
The mission of the Organization for the Assabet River is to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and recreational features of the Assabet River, its tributaries and watershed. The mission of the Organization for the Assabet River is to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and recreational features of the Assabet River, its tributaries and watershed.
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Associate Director
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2007 - 2008
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Envionmental Analyst
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2005 - 2006
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Education
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2012 - 2016
University of Vermont
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pollution Remediation, Bioretention, Stormwater -
2010 - 2011
SUNY Adirondack
Continuing Education, Chemistry, Engineering -
2010 - 2010
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
Certificate, Ecological Sanitation Decentralized Wastewater Treatment -
2004 - 2005
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
M.P.S., Watershed Management & Forest Hydrology -
1999 - 2003
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography, GIS -
2000 - 2001
University of Tasmania
Study Abroad, Geography and Environmental Studies: Asia
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