Ross Jones

Ross Jones is an Adjunct Professor at Vermont Law School and Graduate School, where he teaches online courses including Science for Environmental Law, Climate Change Law, and Natural Resources Law. He also holds a Senior Lecturer position in Dartmouth College's Environmental Studies Department, focusing on Environmental Law and Science. His research integrates ecology with legal frameworks to address biodiversity protection and natural resource management challenges.

Education: BS in Biology from the University of Chicago (199?), PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Northwestern University (2000), and a JD/Master of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) from Vermont Law School (2000).

Key Expertise: Environmental Law, Science & Law Interface, Climate Adaptation Strategies. He advises students, consults on environmental projects, and collaborates on sustainability initiatives. His career spans marine ecology research in Newfoundland, policy analysis post-cod fishery collapse, and interdisciplinary legal-science advocacy.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Vermont Law's Environmental Law Center and New Economy Law Center. Active in teaching and consulting roles bridging ecological science and regulatory frameworks.