Deborah Grantham

I conducted research in the application of hyperspectral reflectance to soil characteristics and the use of unmanned aerial systems, advantages and limitations, in agricultural applications of geospatial sciences. One interest was in decomposing or restructuring the spectral measurements to match the Munsell charts and, therefore visual response.

Outreach and Extension Focus

Throughout my career, I have focused on environmental resources management with significant overlap with agricultural issues. I worked at the intersection of water, climate change, and agriculture and approaches to mitigation and adaptation to climate change impacts. I was involved with the Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions and with the NYS Water Resources Institute. In that work, I looked at practices that protect water quality, conserve soil, and enhance agricultural adaptation to changing climate.

Starting September, 2018, I directed the Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center (NEIPMC), housed at Cornell University. One of four Centers nationwide, the NEIPMC fosters the development and adoption of integrated pest management, a science-based approach to dealing with pests—one that provides economic, environmental, and human health benefits. We engaged with stakeholders in agricultural, urban, and rural settings who worked with us to identify and address regional priorities, whether for research, education, or outreach. The NEIPMC serves 12 states.

I was PI on a Smith-Lever project, Geospatial Sciences Education for CCE Educators, with co-PI Senior Extension Associate Susan Hoskins.

Selected Publications

• Grantham, D. G., Josey, Jr., C. V., Stoquert, E. F., & Applebee, G. J. (2010). Cornell Cooperative Extension Gains Efficiencies and Increases Capacity with a Central Database. Journal of Extension. 48:Article 4TOT3.

Software

• Grantham, D. G., & Schusler, T. (2006). LEAPE: Locally-led Education and Action for Protecting the Environment, Version 2.0 (core software)..

Others

• Grantham, D. G., Josey, C. V., Stoquert, E. F., & Applebee, G. J. (2010). Cornell Cooperative Extension Gains Efficiencies and Increases Capacity with a Central Database. p. Article Number 4TOT3 Extension Journal, Inc., USA.
• Grantham, D. G., Kent, R. J., & Anderson, K. (2008). Land Use Planning: An Informative CD for Communities Concerned with Water Quality. New York Sea Grant, Stonybrook, NY, USA.