Kathryn Davis

Kathryn Davis is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University, part of the College of Social Sciences. She joined the department in Fall 2016 after 15 years in the Geography Department at the same institution.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Geography, University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. in History (Gender and Latin America), San Francisco State University
• B.A. in History, San Francisco State University

Her research focuses on environmental history and historical ecology, particularly in extreme environments such as oceans and deserts. She explores the intersections of race, gender, class, and nature, and has contributed to the subfield of biography as history of science, with work on figures like Edward F. Ricketts and Ynes Mexia. Her current research examines the parallels between oceanic and desert ecosystems, questioning human fascination with these seemingly desolate environments.

Dr. Davis has served as a historical consultant for the Monterey Bay Aquarium and continues to develop her science biography of Ynes Mexia. Her teaching covers a broad range of topics including environmental issues, ocean environments, human ecology, and globalization.

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Dr. Davis advises students and is actively involved in curriculum development and environmental education. She has no listed grants, but her work with institutions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium suggests collaborative and applied research engagement.

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