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Jessica Gersony is an Assistant Professor at Smith College, where she leads the PLACE (PLant physiology, Art, and Community Engagement) Lab. Her work bridges plant physiology, environmental science, and artistic inquiry, with a focus on climate change impacts and DEI in STEM. She holds a PhD from Harvard University (2021) and a BA from Columbia University (2014).
Education:
- PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University (2021)
- BA in Biology, Columbia University (2014)
Research Interests:
- Plant responses to climate change (drought resilience, carbon dynamics)
- Intersectional approaches to STEM equity and community engagement
- Sci-art projects integrating poetry, visual art, and scientific data
Collaborations: Active partnerships with Holyoke Community College (Urban Forest Equity Plan), Alabama A&M University (forest resilience studies), and tap dance mentorship initiatives.
Labs/Teams: PLACE Lab at Smith College focuses on interdisciplinary research and community-inclusive STEM spaces. Current projects investigate northeastern US forest resilience and carbon-water dynamics in drought conditions.
