Alysa Remsburg

Alysa Remsburg serves as a Teaching Professor in the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she teaches interdisciplinary courses exploring human-environment interactions and advocates for expanded ecological literacy. Her office is located in Centennial Hall, and she maintains regular office hours with remote scheduling via Calendly.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Dissertation: Aquatic and Terrestrial Vegetation Influence Lacustrine Dragonfly Assemblages)
• M.S. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Thesis: Amount, Position, and Age of Coarse Wood Influence Litter Decomposition)
• B.A. in Biology with Environmental Studies minor from Wittenberg University (Department Honors)

Dr. Remsburg's research integrates community ecology with socio-ecological systems, focusing on dragonfly/damselfly biodiversity responses to habitat features across aquatic-terrestrial interfaces. Her fieldwork spans Yellowstone, Wisconsin, South Africa, and Maine, examining forest invasive species, riparian ecosystems, and conservation biology through multi-species lenses including ground beetles, mites, and amphibians. She pioneers service-learning pedagogy and solar energy education through community partnerships.

Her 2023 publication on student evaluation systems demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across biology, economics, psychology, and sociology departments, reflecting her commitment to innovative pedagogy in sustainability education.

Professional recognition includes:

• Wisconsin Teaching Fellowship for research on peer-led learning efficacy
• 2021 Inspiring Sustainability Award for co-founding Solar on La Crosse Schools

As Director of the Sustainability & Environmental Studies minor, Dr. Remsburg mentors students through capstone projects and internships while securing community grants for solar infrastructure in K-12 schools. Her Solar on La Crosse Schools initiative combines renewable energy installation with curriculum development, demonstrating practical environmental stewardship.

She actively contributes to the UWL River Studies Center and develops place-based courses like Woodlands of the Driftless and The Mississippi River: Mighty and Managed, leveraging La Crosse's unique Driftless Area geography to foster student connection with regional ecosystems.