Ryan Heintzman

Dr. Ryan Heintzman is a Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, specializing in human and physical geography education. He holds a BS, MA, and PhD in Geography from ASU, focusing on meteorology and climatology. His research emphasizes complex topography-climate interactions in the US Southwest, innovative geography pedagogy, and national parks conservation.

• Education: BS (2016), MA (2018), PhD (2021) in Geography at ASU

Research interests include applying game-based learning (e.g., iGEO video games) to enhance physical geography education and analyzing climate patterns in desert ecosystems like Joshua Tree National Park. He has published on online lab transitions during the pandemic, climate regionalization, and fieldwork methodologies.

Teaching responsibilities span courses in meteorology, physical geography, and global environmental issues. No scientific awards are listed, though his work bridges climate science and educational innovation. Courses taught include introductory geography, meteorology labs, and special topics in global crises.