Margaret N. Rees

Margaret N. Rees is a Professor of Geology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She also serves as Vice-Provost for Faculty Excellence Initiative and Executive Director of the Public Lands Institute. Her research focuses on Neoproterozoic-Cambrian continental margins, carbonate sedimentology, and integrating feminist critiques into geoscience education to promote inclusivity.

Education: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Kansas (1984).

Research Interests: Dr. Rees investigates tectonic and depositional histories of ancient continental margins in Antarctica and the western U.S., with a strong emphasis on feminist pedagogy to reform geoscience curricula. She explores how feminist theory can address biases in scientific practices and classroom dynamics.

Labs/Teams: While no specific labs are listed, her role at the Public Lands Institute suggests involvement in interdisciplinary environmental and geological projects.