Biography
Autumn Sabo, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of biology, who teaches general biology, ecology, forestry and environmental science courses.
Dr. Sabo’s classes bring students to the outdoors for field-based lessons in ecology and environmental science. Whether she’s guiding students through a forest understory or examining the impacts of urbanization on soils, her classroom moves beyond four walls. Each semester, Dr. Sabo collaborates on research with students on native plants, spotted lanternflies, ecology, and more.
Dr. Sabo’s classes help prepare students for a variety of career options including:
- Forestry technician
- Wildlife technician
- Environmental educator
- Park manager
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Field ecologist
- Restoration ecologist
- Research ecologist
- Conservation biologist
Research Interests
- Plant community ecology
- Silviculture
- Conservation
- Restoration ecology
Education
B.S. in Biology, Pennsylvania State University
M.S. in Natural Resource Science and Management, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D. in Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison