Sunshine Brosi

Sunshine Brosi is an Associate Professor and Director of the Masters of Natural Resource Program at Utah State University's Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. Affiliated with the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, she specializes in wildland ecology and community-engaged environmental education.

• PhD in Natural Resources (University of Tennessee, 2010)
• MS in Forestry (University of Kentucky, 2001)
• BA in Environmental Studies (Warren Wilson College, 1999)

Research Interests: Focus on conservation biology, dendrochronology, and ethnobotany, particularly examining human-environment interactions in Appalachian and rural Utah ecosystems. Her work integrates traditional ecological knowledge with scientific methods to address habitat restoration, endangered species management, and sustainable harvesting practices.

Publication Trends: Recent articles investigate forest management impacts (2023), disturbance ecology (2022), and Appalachian conservation challenges (2017-2019), with recurring themes of dendrochronology, ethnobotany, and community-based research.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NSF Research Coordination Network (2025)
  • Rocky Mountain Science and Sustainability Network (2025)
  • Henry Luce Foundation Award
  • Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year (2024)
  • Faculty Fellowship in Community Engagement (2023)

Teaching & Mentorship: With 16 years of experience, she teaches courses in wildland resource techniques, ecology, and professional orientation. Her pedagogy emphasizes experiential learning, including agency-collaborative projects on kit fox surveys and stream restoration.