Tag: environmental science
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Evan Larson, University of Wisconsin Platteville – Bringing People into the Wilderness
How we think of certain spaces may need to be reimagined. Evan Larson, professor of environmental sciences & society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, looks at one example. Evan Larson (he/him/his) is a Professor of Environmental Sciences & Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, a primarily undergraduate institution in the beautiful rolling hills of the…
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Christopher Junium, Syracuse University – A Sulfurous End For The Dinosaurs
Why did the asteroid that heralded the end of the dinosaurs have such a profound impact? Christopher Junium, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at Syracuse University, explains. Dr. Christopher K. Junium is an Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University. His work focuses on using the chemistry of Earth’s geologic…
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Elise Granek, Portland State University – Understanding the Impacts of Anthropogenic Stressors on the Ecosystems of Coastal Transition Zones
On Portland State University Week: The changing atmosphere is putting stresses on ecosystems. Elise Granek, associate professor of environmental science & management, determines how to identify solutions to keep coastal environments viable. Dr. Elise Granek graduated with her MES from Yale University and went on to earn her PhD from Oregon State. Her general fields…
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Falk Huettmann, University of Alaska Fairbanks – Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya
Climate change’s effects will be felt across the planet, but what we can we learn from different regions? Falk Huettmann, professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explores one area to see. Falk Huettmann is a Professor for Wildlife Ecology working on all continents of the world with over 250 publications, including…
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Heather Tanana, University of Utah – Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribes in the Colorado River Basin
Access to clean water is critical for Native American communities. Heather Tanana, assistant professor of law at the University of Utah, discusses the wide gap in drinking water access. Heather Tanana is a citizen of the Navajo Nation and Assistant Professor & Wallace Stegner Center Fellow at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. Heather is…
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Beth Feingold, University at Albany – Food Waste
On University at Albany Week: How do we waste less food? Beth Feingold, associate professor in the school of public health, explains why how a lot of food waste happens before it gets to the store. Beth J Feingold, PhD is an interdisciplinary environmental health scientist. Bridging geography, epidemiology and global health, her research addresses…
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Betsy Stoner, Bentley University – Microplastics
On Bentley University Week: There’s even more plastic in the ocean than we think. Betsy Stoner, assistant professor of natural and applied sciences, details how micro plastics are affecting our seas. Elizabeth Stoner is an Assistant Professor in the Natural and Applied Sciences Department at Bentley University. Elizabeth earned her Ph.D. in biological sciences from…
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Theodora Pinou, Western Connecticut State University – Teaching the Environment
How do we teach students about the environment in a meaningful way? Theodora Pinou, professor of biology at Western Connecticut State University, steps outside to find out. Dr. Pinou is a professor of Biology at WCSU, and a Curatorial Affiliate in Vertebrate Zoology at the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University. She received…
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Christine Biermann, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – Molecular Analysis is Revolutionizing Native Trout Conservation
On University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Week: Some of our native species might not always be as pure as once thought. Christine Biermann, assistant professor in the department of geography and environmental studies, explores genetic hybrids among trout populations. Dr. Christine Biermann is Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies and Director of the Sustainability…
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Philip Sirianni, SUNY Oneonta – The Result of Taxing Carbon Emissions
On SUNY Oneonta Sustainability Week: What happens when carbon emissions are taxed? Philip Sirianni, associate professor of economics, explores how our neighbor has fared with this policy in place. An expert researcher in environmental/sustainability economics, Dr. Sirianni has had six papers published in peer-reviewed journals and authored a chapter in “Building a Green Economy.” He…