Katharine Ruskin

Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator in Ecology and Environmental Sciences  

Associate, Climate Change Institute

Degree:  PhD 2015, University of Maine

Office Location:  123 Bryand Global Sciences Center

 

Research Program:

I study conservation in the face of global change, and I use this topic to broadly work at the intersection of education, research, and outreach. I think both education and outreach have the power to maximize the impact of research, which is particularly important for conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems worldwide.  For the past few years, I have studied the demographics of tidal marsh birds, which are threatened by habitat loss and sea level rise.  In general, I used field-collected data to advance our understanding of ecological theory, engage with stakeholders such as wildlife managers and the public, and educate people about environmental science.