Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis is a Lecturer in the Environmental Studies and Geosciences departments at Wellesley College. She specializes in applying geochemistry and sedimentology to study Earth's past climate change, with a focus on Antarctic ice sheet history.

• Education: B.A., Williams College; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

Research Interests: Davis's work integrates geochemical and sedimentological methods to reconstruct paleoclimate conditions, particularly examining the dynamics of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet during major climate transitions like the Miocene and Pliocene. Her research employs detrital geochronology and radiogenic isotopes to trace sediment provenance and ice sheet behavior.

Teaching: She teaches courses such as Introduction to Environmental Science & Systems and Oceanography, emphasizing systems thinking, data literacy, and interdisciplinary approaches to earth and environmental science. Her pedagogy incorporates active learning, problem-solving, and real-world applications.

Outreach: Davis is actively involved in developing earth and environmental science programs for K-12 students, aiming to make geoscience education accessible and engaging at all levels.