Margaret A. Reams

Margaret A. Reams is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Louisiana State University. She holds a B.A. in History & Psychology from Huntingdon College (1978), M.A. in Political Science from University of Georgia (1984), and Ph.D. in Political Science (Public Policy) from University of Georgia (1990).

Her research focuses on environmental policy and management, social-ecological resilience, sustainability, energy policy, and community engagement. She examines how communities adapt to environmental hazards and policy challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on environmental risk communication, community resilience, and sustainability transitions, with recent emphasis on climate adaptation strategies and environmental justice issues in vulnerable communities.

Awards and Honors:

• Keynote Speaker, LSU Discover Day (2024)
• Public Lecture, LSU Science Café (2023)
• Keynote Speaker, Central and Eastern European Conference (2018)
• Keynote Speaker, Flood Awareness Conference (2013)
• LSU Foundation Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (1998)

Dr. Reams leads significant projects including her role as Associate Director for Community Engagement at LSU's Institute for Energy Innovation and directs the Community Engagement Core for LSU's Superfund Research Center.