Teaching
My goal as a teacher.
To use my diverse research interests and expertise to encourage students to make connections among ecological principles, the natural world, and the human dimension of environmental management. As an anthropologist and ecologist, my teaching and research bridge the natural and social sciences, incorporate both quantitative and qualitative methods, and unite scientific inquiry with a socio-political context.
I have been the instructor of record for eleven different courses, including developing new courses in GIS, human ecology, and culture and environment.
My teaching is driven by
three primary themes:
Integrating theory and applied science, building an engaged and inclusive learning environment, and promoting interdisciplinarity.
I am always looking for eager students to collaborate on my various research projects. Please contact me if you are interested.