Joanna K. Huxster, Ph.D.
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Previous Courses

ENST 100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
Fall '16 - Bucknell University

A survey of environmental issues intended for non-majors. Students will understand the cultural, political, historical, economic and ethical complexities of environmental problems and their responses. Intended for first-year students and sophomores. Does not count toward either the Environmental Studies or Environmental Science major.

Env 106L  Exploring the Earth (lab)
Spring '14, Fall '15, Spring '15 - St. Joseph's University

A  lab-based  course  that  provides  an  overview  of  the functioning  of  the  Earth.  Ecology,  basic  biology, environmental  science,  and  current  events  are  used  to examine  the  earth.  Topics  include  natural  resources, population,  pollution,  ecosystems,  biogeochemical  cycles, and  biodiversity.  


Workshop Instructor:
Integration of Climate Studies in Science Education and STEM Courses

Workshop for educators hosted by the MADE-CLEAR grant and Delaware State University Faculty Training

UNIV 200 - Integrated Perspectives Course: Climate Change Science and Society
Spring '17 - Bucknell University

Climate change is real. It will have broad, societal, economic, and environmental impacts. Climate change will fundamentally shape your lives and future. So are we f-ed? What can we do about this pickle? In order to understand this complex socio-scientific issue, we must and will explore it together in cross-disciplinary ways. Let’s find the scientific, psychological, political and ethical tools to both comprehend and act, to help you inspire change, and to be part of the path forward.


Bio 165L Exploring the Living World (lab) 
Fall '15 - St. Joseph's University

Students  in  this  course  will  learn  about  the  scientific  world view and experience the methods of science in the context of the  life  sciences.    This  course  is  designed  for  students  not planning to major in science. The course includes a survey of plant  and  animal  life,  an  overview  of  bioenergetics,  and selected  topics  in  genetics  and  evolutionary  biology.

Talking Beyond the Choir

Workshop provides methods and techniques for talking with people about environmental and climate issues. Through role plays, exercises and discussions based on the latest research in how to effectively frame these issues, we will explore how to talk with people who hold very different opinions. This is a very hands-on workshop in which you will explore your own reactions and develop some practical ways to “talk beyond the choir.”


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