PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
30. Arp, C.D., D.N. Brown, A.C. Bondurant, K.L. Bodony, M. Engram, K.V. Spellman, S.J. Clement, M. Scragg. 2025. Freeze-up ice jams and channel hydraulics cause hazardous open water zones within winter ice cover on the Kuskokwim and Yukon rivers and their tributaries. Water Resources Research. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024WR039078
29. Christian, J.E., R.M. Buzard, K.V. Spellman, H.L Baldwin, R. Bogardus, J. Carlson, G. Dunham , S. Flensburg, R.J.T. Glenn, J.R. Overbeck, C.V. Maio. 2024. Community-based monitoring: shoreline change in Southwest Alaska. Frontiers in Climate 6:1410329. doi: 10.3389/fclim.2024.1410329
28. Jennings L., K. Jones, R. Taitingfong, A. Martinez, D. David-Chavez, R. Alegado, A. Tofighi-Niaki, J. Maldonado, B. Thomas, D. Dye, J. Weber, K.V. Spellman, S. Ketchum, R. Duerr, N. Johnson, J. Balch, S.R. Carroll. 2025. Governance of Indigenous Data in Open Earth Systems Science. Nature Communications 16:572. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-53480-2
27. Arp, C.D., A.C. Bondurant, S. Clement, E. Eidam, T. Langhorst, T.M. Pavelsky, J. Davis, & K.V. Spellman. 2024. Observation of high sediment concentrations entrained in jumble river ice. River Research and Applications 40(8):1445-1641. https://doi.org/10.1002/rra.4309
26. Abdelkader, M., J. Bravo, M. Temimi, D.R.N. Brown, K.V. Spellman, C.D. Arp, A. Bondurant, H. Kohl. 2024. A Google Earth Engine platform to integrate multi-satellite and citizen science data for the monitoring of river ice dynamics. Remote Sensing 16(8):1368. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16081368
25. Clement, S., K.V. Spellman, E. Eidam, T. Langhorst, C.D. Arp, J. Davis, T. Pavelsky, A. Bondurant (2024). How do you sample a frozen river? Increasing K–12 STEM engagement through real-world problem solving and scientific research. Connected Science Learning 6(2):66-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/24758779.2024.2328225
24. Engram, M., F.J. Meyer, D.R.N. Brown, S. Clement, A. Bondurant, K.V. Spellman, L. Oxtoby, C.D. Arp. 2024. Detecting early winter open-water zones on Alaska rivers using dual-polarized C-band Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Remote Sensing of Environment. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2024.114096. link
23. Hamilton, C. W., E. A.H. Smithwick, K.V. Spellman, A.P. Baltensperger, B.T. Spellman, G. Chi. 2023. Predicting the suitable habitat distribution of berry plants under climate change. Landscape Ecology 39:18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-024-01839-7. link
22. Brown, D. R. N., C. D. Arp, T. J. Brinkman, B. A. Cellarius, M. Engram, M. E. Miller, K.V. Spellman. 2023. Using satellite imagery to detect the changing seasonality of river ice. Alaska Park Science 22(1): 80-89.
21. Langhorst, T., T. Pavelsky, E. Eidam, L. Cooper, J. Davis, K.V. Spellman, S. Clement, C.D. Arp, A. Bondurant, E. Friedman, & C. Gleason. 2023. Increased scale and accessibility of sediment transport research in rivers through practical, open-source turbidity and depth sensors. Nature Water. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-023-00124-2
20. Brown, D.R.N., C.D. Arp, T.J. Brinkman, M. Engram, B.A. Cellarius, M.E. Miller & K.V. Spellman. 2023. Long-term change and geospatial patterns of river ice cover and navigability in southcentral Alaska detected with remote sensing. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 55 (1):2241279. doi: 10.1080/15230430.2023.2241279
19. Clement S., K.V. Spellman, L. Oxtoby, K. Kealy, K. Bodony, E.B. Sparrow, C. Arp. 2023. Redistributing Power in Community and Citizen Science: Effects on Youth Science Self-Efficacy and Interest. Sustainability 15(11):8876. doi: 10.3390/su15118876
18. Santangelo, J.S., R.W. Ness, B. Cohan, C.R. Fitzpatrick, S.G. Innes, [...] C. Ornelas, K.V. Spellman, [...] M.J. Johnson. 2022. Global urban environmental change drives adaptation in white clover. Science 375(6586):1275-1281. doi: 10.1126/science.abk0989
17. Mulder, C.P.H., K.V. Spellman, J.D. Shaw. 2021. Berries in winter: a natural history of fruit retention in four species across Alaska. Madrono 64(4):487-510. doi: 10.3120/0024-9637-68.4.487
16. Spellman, K.V., D. Cost, C.P. Villano. 2021. Connecting community and citizen science to stewardship action through scenarios storytelling. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9:695534. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2021.695534
15. Schwoerer, T., K.V. Spellman, T. Davis, O.A. Lee, A. Martin, C.P.H. Mulder, N. Swenson, A. Taylor, G. Winter. 2021. Harnessing the power of community science to address data gaps in the changing North: Arctic invasive species as case examples. Arctic 75 (1):1-14. ,doi: 10.14430/arctic73773
14. Eicken, H., F. Danielsen, J.-M. Sam, M. Fidel, N. Johnson, M. K. Poulsen, O. A. Lee, K.V. Spellman, L. Iversen, P. Pulsifer, M. Enghoff. 2021. Connecting top-down and bottom-up approaches in environmental observing. BioScience 71(5): 467-483. 10.1093/biosci/biab018
13. Wasowicz P., S. Alexander, K. Westergaard, K.V. Spellman, M. L. Carlson, B. Bennett, J. Saarela, S. Seefeldt, L. Gillespie, C. Bay, S. Ickert-Bond, and H. Väre. 2020. Non-native vascular flora of the Arctic: taxonomic richness, distribution, and pathways. Ambio 49(3): 693–703 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-019-01296-6 [PDF]
12. Spellman, K.V., J.D. Shaw, C.P. Villano, C.P.H. Mulder, E.B. Sparrow, and D. Cost. 2019. Citizen science across ages, cultures, and learning environments in Alaska. Rural Connections 13(1): 25-28. [PDF]
11. Mulder, C.P., and K.V. Spellman. 2019. Do longer growth seasons give introduced plants an advantage over native plants in Alaska’s boreal forest understory? Botany 97: 347–362. DOI: 10.1139/cjb-2018-0209. [PDF]
10. Duffy, L.K., L. De Wilde, K.V. Spellman, K.L. Dunlap, D. Bonita, S. McCullough, B. Luick, M. van Muelken. 2018. Resilience and adaptation: Yukon River watershed contaminant risk indicators. Scientifica 2018 (ID 8421513):1-12. [PDF]
9. Spellman, K.V., E.B. Sparrow, M.J. Chase, A. Larson, K. Kealy. 2018. Connected climate change learning through citizen science: an assessment of priorities and needs of formal and informal educators and community members in Alaska. Connected Science Learning 1(6): 1-24. [PDF]
8. Spellman, K.V., C.P.H. Mulder, and M.L. Carlson. 2016. Effects of invasive plant patch size and distance on the pollination and reproduction of native boreal plants. Botany 94: 1151–1160. dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjb-2015-0233 [PDF]
7. Spellman, K.V., and C.P.H. Mulder. 2016. Validating herbarium-based phenology models using citizen science data. BioScience 66: 897–906. [PDF]
6. Spellman, K.V., A. Deutsch, C.P.H. Mulder, and L.D. Carsten-Conner. 2016. Metacognitive learning in the ecology classroom: a tool for preparing problem solvers in a time of rapid change? Ecosphere 7(8):e01411.10.1002/ecs2.1411. [PDF]
5. Spellman, K.V., L.C. Schneller, C.P.H. Mulder, M.L. Carlson. 2015. Effects of non-native Melilotus albus on pollination and reproduction in two boreal shrubs. Oecologia 179:495-507. DOI: 10.1007/s00442-015-3364-9 [PDF]
4. Spellman, K.V. 2015. Educating for resilience in the North: Building a toolbox for teachers. Ecology and Society 20(1):46. [PDF]
3. Bestelmeyer, S.V., M.M. Elser, K.V. Spellman, E.B. Sparrow, S.S. Haan-Amato, A. Keener. 2015. Collaboration, interdisciplinary thinking, and communication: new approaches to K-12 ecology education. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 13: 37–43. [PDF]
2. Spellman, K.V., C. P. H. Mulder, and T. N. Hollingsworth. 2014. Susceptibility of burned black spruce (Picea mariana) forests to non-native plant invasions in interior Alaska. Biological Invasions 16:1879-1895 [PDF]
1. Spellman, K.V. and C.P. Villano. 2011. Early primary invasion scientists: first graders engage in real research to help battle invasive plants. Science and Children 7(1):27-31. [PDF]
THESES
Spellman, K.V. 2015. Invasive plants and pollination of Alaskan berry species: integrating ecology and education. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK. [PDF]
Villano, K. L., 2008. Wildfire burn susceptibility to non-native plant invasions in black spruce forests of interior Alaska. Master’s Thesis. University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK. [PDF]
BOOKS
Lisuzzo, N., T. Wurtz, E. Napoleon, G. Smith, W. Charles, L. Mackey, R. Paddock III, K.V. Spellman, B.T. Spellman, J. Robinnette, D. Cannon, J. Hamilton, S. Ebbert, L. Lerum, J. Heys, L. Shaw, T. Davis, M. Lamb, S. Trimble, S. Swenson. 2011. KELLUTELLRA ALASKA-M UNGALAQLIRNERA ENIARITULINUN ITRALLERKAANENG KASS’AT YUP’IIT-LLU QANERYARAITGUN / Protecting Southwestern Alaska from invasive species: a guide in the English and Yup’ik languages. USDA Forest Service Alaska Region, Fairbanks, AK, and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Homer, AK.
Villano, K. L., and C. P. Villano. 2008. Weed Wackers: K-6 educators guide to invasive plants of Alaska. Alaska Committee for Noxious and Invasive Plant Management. Fairbanks, AK. 256 pp. [PDF]
BOOK CHAPTERS
Duffy, L., L. De Wilde, K.V. Spellman, K. Dunlap, B. Dainowski, S. McCullough, M. Van Muelken. 2022. Potential River Watershed Contaminant Monitoring Indicators. Emerging Challenges in Environment and Earth Science Vol. 4, 89–110. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/ecees/v4/6215F
TECHNICAL REPORTS
15. Thoman, R., H. R. McFarland, Z. Gabrinski, ... K.V. Spellman et al. (2024). Alaska’s Changing Environment 2.0 (2024). Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks https://uaf-iarc. org/communicating-change. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25430.15682 [first author of the berry section, contributor to the ice section]
14. Sousa, E., K.V. Spellman, H. Buurman, M.J. Chase, K. Heeringa, M. Pittas, S. Bostwick, E.B. Sparrow, G. Guala, R. Atti, M. Banner, S. Brown, J. Carl, S. Dowty, B. Gray, T. Holley, S. Holley, I. Johnson, L. Martin, R. Mathew, C. Merrick, B. Metteba, T. Rutherford-Gobert, A. Vidal Meza. (2024) UNBOUND for Food Energy and Water in Tribal Communities - Outcomes and Recommendations Report. Prepared for NASA Earth Science Data Systems UNBOUND Program. University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, Alaska. doi: https://doi.org/10.22541/essoar.173193367.77531725/v1
13. Parkinson, L.V., C.P.H. Mulder, M. Putman, and K.V. Spellman. (2024). Salmonberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities. Berries in Alaska's Changing Environment Series: Rubus spectabilis. Institute of Arctic Biology and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
12. Parkinson, L.V., C.P.H. Mulder, M. Putman, A. Ruggles, E. Sousa, and K.V. Spellman. (2024). Crowberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities. Berries in Alaska's Changing Environment Series: Empetrum nigrum. Institute of Arctic Biology and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
11. Seitz, T.J., K.V. Spellman, C.P.H. Mulder. (2024). Wildfire and invasive plants in Alaska’s boreal forest – state of the science report. University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center and Institute of Arctic Biology. Fairbanks, Alaska. 30 pp. link
10. Parkinson, L.V., C.P.H. Mulder, K. Schroder, L. Bird, M. Putman, H. Foss, E. Sousa, and K.V. Spellman. (2024). Lowbush Cranberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities. Berries in Alaska's Changing Environment Series: Vaccinium vitis-idaea. Institute of Arctic Biology and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
9. Mulder, C.P.H., L. Weingartner, L.V. Parkinson, L. Bird, M. Putman, E. Sousa, P. Diggle, K.V. Spellman, and A. Smyth. (2023). Bog Blueberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities. Berries in Alaska's Changing Environment Series: Vaccinium uliginosum. Institute of Arctic Biology and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
8. Mulder, C.P.H., L.V. Parkinson, K. Schroder, H. Foss, M. Putman, K.V. Spellman, A. Ruggles, and P. K. Diggle. (2023). Cloudberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities. Berries in Alaska's Changing Environment Series: Rubus chamaemorus. Institute of Arctic Biology and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA.
7. Sigman, M., J. Warburton, K.V. Spellman, P. Carlson, E. B. Sparrow, E. Filardi M. Dibert, K.S. Ericson, Q.T. Judkins, D. HIrshberg, A. Lunda, T. Kushin, M. Mahoney, P. Morris, S. Storms, B. Trowbridge, A. Wills. (2019) Report of the Working Group on Culturally Responsive Science Outreach and Engagement. Report to the North Pacific Research Board, Alaska Sea Grant, and ARCUS, Anchorage, AK. [PDF]
6. Danielsen, F., M. Fidel, N. Johnson, M.K. Poulsen, H. Eicken, A. Alba, S.G. Hansen, L. Iversen, M. Enghoff, O. Lee, P.L. Pulsifer, P. Thorne, N. Levermann, R. Sulyandziga, K. Spellman and N. Vronski. 2018. Survey of existing community-based monitoring programmes in the Arctic: Capabilities, good practice and challenges. Report prepared for Integrated Arctic Observation System (INTAROS), European Commission Horizon 2020 program. 31 January 2018. [PDF]
5. Spellman, K.V., E.B. Sparrow, A. Larson. 2016. Needs assessment of target audiences for the Arctic and Earth SIGNs project. NASA Science Mission Directorate STEM education Activation Program, Washington DC.
4. Sigman, M., C. Behé, R. Dublin, G. Beaujean, C. Kaynor, H. McCann, L. Morrow, R. Sparks, K.V. Spellman, B. Trowbridge, E. Tyler. 2015. Community-based monitoring of Alaska’s coastal and ocean environment: Best practices for linking Alaska citizens with science. Alaska Sea Grant, Anchorage, AK. [PDF]
3. Spellman, K.V., and Swenson, N. Y. 2012. Assessing the vulnerability of Western Alaska ecosystems and subsistence resources to nonnative plant invasion. Technical Report for Western Alaska Landscape Conservation Cooperative project number F11AC00570. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31556.37763
2. Spellman, K.V. 2010. Invasive plants education in Alaskan schools. Forest Health Conditions in Alaska - 2009. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Alaska Region R10-PR-21. April 2010. p.57-58. [PDF]
1. Villano, K. L., and C. P. H. Mulder. 2008. Invasive plant spread in burned lands of interior Alaska. Final report for National Park Service—Alaska Region and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Fairbanks, AK. 25 pp. [PDF]
PEER-REVIEWED ESSAYS
Villano, K. 2004. I am these people: finding God and community in the streets. The Global Citizen 2(8).
Villano, K. 2006. Creating change in a changing climate. The Global Citizen 3(7).