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Cynthia Sanders

Instructor College of the Muscogee Nation
2170 Raven Circle Okmulgee OK 74447 United States Work Phone: 918-549-2829

Biographical Info

Cultural Background

  • Member of Broken Arrow Tribal Town
  • Clan: Wind Clan (Hotvlke) and granddaughter of Turtle Clan (Locvlke)

Education

  • Associate Degree- Tulsa Community College- 2001
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with Cellular Emphasis- Northeastern State University-2009
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Family Science with Dietetics Emphasis- Northeastern State University-2012
  • Master of Science in Environmental Science with Professional Safety Management- Oklahoma State University-2022
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Hydrology- Tentative 2026

Work Background

  • Adjunct Instructor- College of the Muscogee Nation- 2009-2013
  • Science Instructor- College of the Muscogee Nation- 2013-2022

Academic Research Background

  • 2004-2005- Alpha Kinase Monitoring and Poultry Carcinoma Genetic Inhibition
  • 2016-2022- Brownfield Site Management Using Phytoremediation

Professional Research Background

  • 2013-2015- OKEPSCOR- (Collaboration with SEOSU)- Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Water Systems
  • 2015- Department of Transportation and Langston University-Road System Hazards and Environmental Causes
  • 2016-2022- NIFA- Aquatic Ecosystem Health
  • 2016-2022- NIFA- Traditional Foods

Other Professional Facts

2013-2022- CMN AISES Chapter Advisor

Personal Facts

  • Active Member of AISES and SACNAS on Graduate and Professional Levels
  • AISES Sequoyah Fellow
  • Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity Member for Life
  • Member of the Koweta Indian Community Center

Other Affiliated Community Service Organizations:

  • Tulsa STEM Alliance
  • Northeastern Oklahoma Food Bank Coalition
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Sierra Club
  • Nature Conservancy
  • Audubon

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