معرفی
Meredith Marchioni serves as Associate Professor of Environmental and Cultural Studies at Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage, Alaska, where she integrates field research into her teaching to prepare students for Alaska-focused environmental careers.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Comparative Sociology from Florida International University
- MA in Applied Anthropology from American University
- BA in Behavioral Science from Drew University
Her research centers on ensuring Alaska fisheries resilience through direct collaboration with coastal communities across Mexico, England, and Alaska—including extensive work with Alaska Native groups. She investigates how cultural practices and environmental systems co-evolve amid climactic changes, documenting innovative adaptations in fishing and hunting traditions as ecosystems transform.
Meredith teaches interdisciplinary courses such as Human Relationships with the Marine Environment, Culture and the Environment, Social and Natural Science Research Methods, and Photo-ethnography. Her curriculum emphasizes practical applications of socio-ecological dynamics, equipping students with skills for careers addressing Alaska's environmental challenges through community-engaged scholarship.
