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Laura Mallard serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University, where she has taught introductory geology courses since 2004. She functions as the department's liaison with the College of Education and advises students pursuing the Earth and Environmental Science teaching concentration program.
Her educational credentials include:
- B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.S. from the University of Vermont
Mallard specializes in Geoscience Education, delivering foundational courses across physical geology, environmental applications, hydrology, and oceanography. Her instructional approach emphasizes practical earth science concepts for future educators, reinforced by her role connecting the geology department with teacher preparation programs.
Her notable recognition includes:
- Remarkable Women of the High Country series (2017)
As an academic advisor, Mallard guides teaching-concentration students through certification pathways while maintaining an independent connection to field education through River and Earth Adventures. Though unaffiliated with the university, this venture occasionally provides department students with guiding positions that complement classroom learning through real-world eco-education experiences.
Her professional activities center on pedagogy rather than research, with no departmental lab affiliation or scholarly publications referenced in available materials.
