Marnie Chapman

Marnie Chapman is a Professor of Biology at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Natural Sciences. She specializes in intertidal ecology, marine invasive species, and biology education. Her roles include lab director for Sitka Distance Science courses and community outreach initiatives.

• Education:
  • B.A. Zoology, Humboldt State University (1983)
  • M.A. Biology, Humboldt State University (Focus: Intertidal Biology, 1992)
  • M.S. Biology, University of St. Joseph (Focus: Human Biology, 2008)

Her research focuses on predator-prey relationships in intertidal organisms, marine invasive species (e.g., tunicates), and functional anatomy. She is a key member of the Alaska Marine Invasive Species Subcommittee and the Didemnum vexillum Rapid Response Team. Active in education, she co-developed standards for undergraduate anatomy and physiology courses through HAPS and pioneered UAS's distance science programs.

Awards:

• 2001 UA President’s Award for Outstanding Distance Educator
• 2012 UAS Faculty Excellence Award (Sitka Campus)

She oversees labs supporting over 200 students annually and engages in community science projects, including BioBlitzes and youth outreach. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, emphasizing science literacy and K-12 STEM opportunities.