Melanie Magre, M.S.

Senior Research Associate

(254) 774-6010
(Email)

Professional Interests

Scientific Research involving innovative computer technology and statistical and economic analyses.

Education

  • B.S., Agricultural Economics,  Texas Tech University, cum laude, 1990
  • M.S., Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, 1993

Awarded Outstanding Master's Thesis, Western Journal of Agricultural Economics

Specialized Training

  • Data Conversion (ACCESS, EXCEL, SAS, GIS)
  • Model Output Management and Analysis (EPIC, APEX)
  • Process Model Executions (EPIC, APEX, CROPMAN--multiple interface)
  • SAS Programming and Execution
  • Web Site Maintenance (multi-media applications)
  • FAMIS/Canopy

Employee Development Courses:

  • Managing Multiple Projects, 2009
  • MS Project 2007, 2009
  • GIS: ArcInfo, ArcMap training, 2010
  • MS PROJECT August 2010, 2011
  • Emerging Leaders Conference, TAMU, Sept. 2011

Product Development

  • Data Analysis (including validation) and Database Maintenance/Management
  • Writing Program User's Guides, Technical Reports, Professional Documents
  • Application of Windows-based versions (WinEPIC, CroPMan and WinAPEX)
  • Developed IRRIG-AID Irrigation spreadsheet tool and users guides
  • Feature BREC research activities through the development and publication of website materials, brochures, and users guides
  • Designed and packaged the BREC land and water "symbol" for use on centennial items, e.g. shirts, caps, brochures, etc.