Charlene D'Avanzo

Biography
Charlene D'Avanzo, professor of ecology and director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, received her B.A. from Skidmore and her Ph.D. from Boston University Marine Program, Marine Biology Lab, Woods Hole. She is particularly interested in marine ecology, estuaries and wetlands, and coastal pollution. She also receives funding from the National Science Foundation to improve ecology teaching nationwide. She teaches courses in ecology, marine ecology, natural history, environmental science, and environmental education. Professor D'Avanzo is interested in working with students on environmental topics, including sustainability on campus.

Education

 * B.S. Skidmore College (double major in biology and chemistry).


 * PhD. Boston University Marine Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA.

Spring 2010
Ecology (200 level)

Fall 2009
Ecological History of New England (100 Level)

Spring 2009
Ecological Applications Seminar (300 level)

Fall 2008
Environmental Science in the Movies (100 Level)

Additional Information

 * Charlene D’Avanzo has been awarded a $21,500 supplement to her National Science Foundation Grant titled “Diagnostic Question Clusters to Improve Student Reasoning and Understanding in General Biology Courses.” Her award including this supplement totals $154,462.
 * She is a member of National Ecological Observatory Network, the "largest ecological project in history." Learn more.