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Erica Bigio is a Teaching Professor and Academic Advisor in the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She is affiliated with the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture within the CABNR (College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources). Her roles include teaching and advising students in natural resources and environmental science programs.
Dr. Bigio holds a B.A. from Brown University (2000), an M.S. in Geosciences from the University of Arizona (2006), and a Ph.D. from the same institution (2013). Her research focuses on fire ecology, climate variability, hydrology, and environmental management. She employs techniques like dendrochronology and alluvial stratigraphy to study historical fire regimes and their interactions with climate.
Her work spans North America and Siberia, analyzing fire history, drought impacts, and land-use changes. Recent studies emphasize California’s hydroclimatic variability and the North American tree-ring fire-scar network. Her publications often bridge ecology, geology, and climate science.
Bigio has advised numerous students but no specific advisees are listed. No scientific awards are mentioned. Her academic advising and teaching roles highlight her commitment to education and student success in environmental science disciplines.
