Pamela Neumann

Biography

Passionate about both the social science and natural science world, Pamela brings a unique perspective as both a faculty and staff member in the Donald School of Business, Science and Computing. 

Her diverse background in conservation biology and genetics, environmental science, and rural sociology supports her work as a sociology instructor and her role as a science instructor. Pamela’s academic focus includes forestry genetics, knowledge mobilization, sociology of science and religion, Indigenous ways of knowing, natural resource management, sense of place and Cree Language. Her work on traditional family farming values, hybrid poplar forestry and wildlife harvesting practices in Nunavut speaks to the diversity of her interests. 

Pamela is also the Red Hot Science Outreach Coordinator for Red Deer Polytechnic. Her work includes providing science opportunities for youth through on-campus field trips and in-community STEM workshops and clubs in partnership with community centres and libraries. Her work in the Red Hot Science outreach program is focused on partnerships with local Indigenous communities, particularly supporting local leaders’ work in bringing Indigenous ways of knowing science to the forefront for youth. 

Education

• M.Sc. (Rural Sociology), University of Alberta 
• B.Sc. (Environmental and Conservation Sciences), University of Alberta 
• B.A. (Indigenous Studies), Maskwacîs Cultural College