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Jean Mclain is a Research Professor at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with affiliations to the Water Resources Research Center and Department of Environmental Science. Her career spans academic research, administrative leadership as Assistant Dean for Faculty Advancement, and technical education in scientific writing.
- Ph.D. in Microbial Ecology from Duke University (2005)
- M.S. in Forest Science from Yale University (2002)
- B.S. in Forestry from University of Vermont (1995)
Research focuses on microbiological impacts in water-soil systems, particularly antibiotic resistance development from biosolids application, trace contaminants in irrigation water, and microbial safety of fresh produce. She pioneered studies on Bacteroides markers for fecal source tracking and evaluated FDA's FSMA water quality regulations through Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment.
Recent publications (2019-2021) examine water reuse safety across agricultural contexts, comparing biosolids, manure, and diverted urine. Her 2018 EHL trainings co-created community-based education to improve environmental health awareness.
- 2018 Fellow, Royal Society of Arts
- 2014 Outstanding Associate Editor, Agronomy Journal
- 2014 Safety Culture Research Laboratory recognition
- 2013-2014 mentoring and fellowship awards
As instructor for Scientific Writing (ENVS 408/508) since 2017, she trains students in technical communication. Her lab team conducts fieldwork in Arizona's urban-rural interfaces and Arctic ecosystems, supported by USDA and Elsevier collaborations.
