Dr. Nancy Mclean

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nancy McLean is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean of Students at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture. She specializes in plant breeding and genetics and has a strong background in agricultural sciences. McLean completed her Ph.D. at Dalhousie University in 1996, following her M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Macdonald College, McGill University. Her research interests focus on forage legume breeding and management, soil and crop improvement, and plant tissue culture, contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture practices. She has taught various undergraduate and graduate courses related to genetics and plant breeding and has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing the importance of mentorship in academia. Over her career, McLean has published extensively in refereed journals and has been involved in various research projects funded by external organizations. She is recognized for her contributions to plant science and agriculture in Canada, including her work regarding the impacts of planting practices on pollinators. McLean actively participates in professional associations and is committed to supporting sustainable agricultural practices while advancing research in plant sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-07-01 — Present

Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture • Truro, NS

Tenured Associate Professor specializing in plant breeding and genetics.

Assistant Professor

2013-03-01 — 2022-06-30

Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture • Truro, NS

Tenure-track Assistant Professor focused on teaching and research.

Lecturer Research Associate

1997-01-01 — 2005-07-01

Nova Scotia Agricultural College • Truro, NS

Lectured and conducted research while mentoring graduate students.

Ph.D. Student and Research Associate

1992-09-01 — 1996-12-31

Nova Scotia Agricultural College • Truro, NS

Conducted research as a Ph.D. student with a focus on plant science.

Courses

AGRN 2002 Forages Cover Crops GENE 2000 Genetics PLSC 4000 Plant Breeding AGRI5510 Special Topics Plant Breeding