Amanda M. Little

Dr. Amanda M. Little is a Professor and Program Director in the Biology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, affiliated with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management. She leads the B.S. in Environmental Science and the P.S.M. in Conservation Biology programs.

Her research focuses on metacommunity dynamics of ephemeral ponds, with a broad historical scope including invasive plant species, prairie restoration, wetland vegetation, and GIS applications in natural resource management. She is also actively involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Dr. Little’s teaching portfolio includes courses in ecology, plant taxonomy, wetland ecology, restoration ecology, and non-majors biology. Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges botany, landscape architecture, and environmental science.

Her research trends reflect a strong commitment to ecological conservation, applied environmental science, and integrative educational practices. Although specific publications are not listed, her work spans both field-based ecological studies and pedagogical inquiry.

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Dr. Little advises academic programs and contributes to curriculum development as Program Director. There is no mention of external grants or individual student advisees in the source material. She is supported by institutional resources, including access to research facilities and academic services at UW-Stout.

She is affiliated with academic and research initiatives within the Biology Department, particularly those related to environmental science and conservation biology. While no formal lab or research team is named, her role implies leadership in programmatic and research-oriented academic activities.