Kathryn Anderson

Dr. Anderson’s research focuses on the ecology of seaweeds and marine invertebrates
on rocky shores. Her work uses a mix of field and lab techniques to understand how the
distribution, abundance, performance, and interactions of marine species respond to
human driven changes in the environment like increased carbon-dioxide and
temperature variability. Dr. Anderson teaches courses on Marine Botany, Marine
Ecology, Field Methods, Biostatistics, and Experimental Design. Dr. Anderson is
particularly passionate about teaching the prevalence of non-heteronormativity in nature
and encouraging students to practice non-traditional methods of scientific
communication.

Dr. Anderson received her bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and her doctorate
from the University of British Columbia. She has completed postdoctoral research at
Washington State University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Before joining
the faculty at UMM, Dr. Anderson taught at both Bard and Bates College. Outside of
science and teaching, Dr. Anderson loves reading fiction, swimming, being in nature,
board games, and knitting.