Research Group Members

Dr. Kathy Quardokus Fisher

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Assistant Professor

Department of Earth and Environment
STEM Transformation Institute
Florida International University

Education:
PhD, Western Michigan University, Science Education, 2014
MS, Purdue University, Atmospheric Science, 2010
MEd, Valparaiso University, Secondary Mathematics, 2007
BS, Valparaiso University, Meteorology and Mathematics, 2005

Oriana Calagna

Graduate Student

Research Interests: Environmental geography, particularly how people’s relationship to the environment is fostered by their knowledge of it.

Current Project: The role of informal and formal, place-based education in promoting environmentally friendly behaviors.
Education:
BS, Florida International University, Environmental Studies (Natural Resources Sciences, Minor: Biology), 2018

Stephanie C. Campo

Graduate Student

Research Interests: Environmental education of families, communities, and businesses on the importance of ecosystems and their services.

Current Project: Conceptual understanding and practices that help guide present and future generations towards social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

Education:
MS, Florida International University, Envir. Policy and Management
BA, Florida International University, Environmental Studies

Former Group Members

Logan Saucer

Graduate Student

Research Interests: Factors influencing success among atmospheric science students enrolled at degree-granting postsecondary institutions; student knowledge structures in the atmospheric sciences and related disciplines; Geocognition as it pertains to Earth’s changing climate.

Education:
BS, Florida International University, Geosciences (Atmospheric Science, Minor: Geography), 2018