Ecology & Education Research in a Changing Alaska

Dr. Katie Villano Spellman

Research Assistant Professor

University of Alaska Fairbanks

International Arctic Research Center

Office: 203 Akasofu Building

katie.spellman[at]alaska.edu

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Research - My research interests include: plant ecology, non-native plant invasion, human and natural disturbance, global change biology, species diversity, science education and social-ecological systems, citizen and community science, and influence education and outreach program design on program outcomes. More on Katie's research...

Teaching - Courses I teach include: Our Changing Climate-Past, present, future, Ecological Background for Resilience and Adaptation, Interdisciplinary Research Methods, Climate Change and My Community, Ice inquiry for educators, Invasive Plants of Alaska for Educators, Invasive Plants of Alaska for Land Managers. I also have also worked as a scientist in residence at K-12 schools and an environmental educator at the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. More on Katie's teaching...

Education, Science Engagement, and Outreach - I lead and collaborate on several different science education and public participation in scientific research projects. Arctic and Earth SIGNs, Winterberry Citizen Science, Fostering Science, and Fresh Eyes on Ice are some current or recent projects I work on. More on Katie's outreach and public engagement projects...