Heather Galindo

Heather Galindo serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Earth System Science department at the University of Washington Bothell's School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses such as BEARTH 154 (Introduction to Oceanography), BEARTH 155 (Introduction to Climate Science), BST 301 (Scientific Writing), BBIO 330 (Marine Biology), and BBIO 466 (Evolution).

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station (2008)
• B.S. in Oceanography and B.A. in English from the University of Washington

Research interests center on marine population connectivity through interdisciplinary approaches combining oceanographic modeling, population genetics, and marine ecology. She also investigates cognitive frameworks in science comprehension and the integration of scientific evidence into environmental policy processes, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy that challenges students to communicate science effectively in contemporary contexts.