
Mary studies how rivers interact with landscapes over time. She is an associate professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the departments of Communication and Biology. Her collaborative research spans several river systems, including the Platte River and its tributaries in the Sandhills of Nebraska, as well as the Rio Grande and Gila River in New Mexico. She works to exchange knowledge about connections between human and natural systems, including through educational projects with students and the public.