Dr. Cheyanne Olson

Education

Ph.D. Environmental Science
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Dissertation: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Stream Monitoring Citizen Science Program

M.S. Environmental Science
Texas A&M University: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
Thesis: Will Small Diversions of Freshwater Inflow Affect Texas Estuaries?

B.S. Fish and Wildlife Biology
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK

Research Interests

• Stream Ecosystem Functioning 
• Impacts of Urbanization on Water Quality 
• Fish and Macroinvertebrate Diversity 
• Aquatic Organism Behavior 

Courses

• Introduction to Cellular Biology
• General Biology
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Limnology
• Aquatic Biology
• ST: Coral Reef Ecology
• ST: Aquatic Macrophytes
• Research Methods

Professional Experience

August 2023 – Present
Assistant Professor of Biology
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

August 2018 – July 2023
Biology Instructor
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

May 2018 – July 2018
Biology Adjunct
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

Volunteering

• Citizen Science Association: Board member
• Friends of Blue Thumb: Board member
• Oklahoma Academy of Science: Environmental chair 
• Oklahoma Blue Thumb
• Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
• U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, Ozark Plateau Wildlife Refuge

Memberships

• Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
• Ecological Society of America
• National Science Teacher Association
• Oklahoma Academy of Science
• Citizen Science Association

Presentations

• Olson, C. Colston, N. 2020. Making Waves: Evaluating Participant Outcomes in Blue Thumb, a Citizen Science Program. Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Water Association, Midwest City, OK. [Conference cancelled due to Covid-19].
• Olson, C. Colston, N. 2020. Mapping the Experiential Learning Outcomes of Blue Thumb. Academy of Experiential Education. Virtual conference.
• Olson, C. Colston, N. 2021. Assessment of Participant Outcomes in a Water Monitoring Program. Citizen Science Association. Virtual conference.
• Olson, Cheyanne. 2021. Environmental Stewardship in Citizen Science Participants. Oklahoma Academy of Science Technical Meeting, Fall 2021.
• Olson, C., Colston, N., Pendred, J. 2021. Motivations of Citizen Science Participants in Water Quality Monitoring. Oklahoma Govenor Water Conference, Fall 2021.
• Colston, N., Olson, C., Pendred, J. 2022. Experiential Learning in Water Education: Introducing Citizen Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education. Association for Experiential Education International Conference, Fall 2022.
• Olson, Cheyanne. 2023. Evaluation of Blue Thumb: Oklahoma’s Water-Monitoring Citizen Science Program. Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association, Spring 2023.
• Pendred, J., Olson, C., Colston, N. 2023. Introducing Citizen Science in Your Water Education and Outreach Programs. Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association, Spring 2023.
• Olson, Cheyanne. 2023. Wacky Aquatic Insect Experiments. Virtual Citizen Science Expo, Spring 2023.

Publications

• Olson, C., Colston, N. 2020. Blue Thumb Needs Assessment and Programmatic Review. Oklahoma State University. Technical Report.
• Olson, C., Colston, N. 2020. Mapping the Citizen Science Experience: Experiential Pedagogies and Learning Outcomes in a Place Based Volunteer Program. Symposium of Experiential Education Research.
• Olson, Cheyanne. 2021. Environmental Stewardship in Citizen Science Participants. Oklahoma Academy of Science Technical Meeting, Fall 2021.
• Hull, N., Olson, C., Snow, R., and Porta, M. 2022. Precision of Channel Catfish Age Estimates Using Otoliths and Spines. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 9, 39-46.