Savannah H. Swinea

Social-Ecological Scientist, Bridge Builder, Postdoctoral Researcher

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My research focuses on co-producing knowledge with scientists and local experts and applying that knowledge to practically benefit ecosystems and societies. My work spans environmental, social, and data sciences, and I use participatory and computational approaches to unpack complex modern challenges.

I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at North Carolina State University in partnership the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center.

news

Jan 31, 2025 First day of my postdoc at NC State :wolf:
Dec 13, 2024 Graduation! My PhD is in Marine and Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Sustainability Sciences.
Sep 27, 2024 First dissertation chapter published! Linked here.

selected publications

  1. PNAS
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    Subsistence fishing patterns near food deserts
    Savannah H Swinea, Hailey Smith, Jonathan G Grabowski, and 3 more authors
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2025
  2. Landsc. Urban Plan.
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    Marshes to mangroves: Residential surveys reveal perceived wetland trade-offs for ecosystem services
    Savannah H Swinea, A Randall Hughes, Michael J Osland, and 6 more authors
    Landscape and Urban Planning, 2025
  3. ECOSPHERE
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    Gulf fisheries supported resilience in the decade following unparalleled oiling
    Savannah H Swinea and F Joel Fodrie
    Ecosphere, 2021