Mitch Wagener

Mitch Wagener is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Western Connecticut State University, specializing in climate change education, ecology, and entomology. He teaches courses such as Climate Ecology, Entomology, and Climate and Civilization.

• PhD in Soil Ecology (University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1995)
• MS in Stream Ecology (University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1985)
• BS in Fisheries and Wildlife (University of Missouri Columbia, 1981)

His research focuses on the environmental impacts of historical events like the Industrial Revolution, alongside interdisciplinary education initiatives. He also studies the natural history of historic stone walls.

Professor Wagener engages in public outreach about climate change and has a background in both Missouri and Alaska, with international experience in Thailand. He teaches general education and honors courses related to climate science and ecology.