Dr. Eleanor Pardini joined the Environmental Studies program in 2010. She is a plant population ecologist. She teaches undergraduate courses, mentors undergraduate research, and contributes to future faculty training.
In my role with the Environmental Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis, I lead programmatic curriculum design and learning assessment, teach undergraduate courses in ecology, research fundamentals, and science communication, and advise and mentor undergraduates. I strive to create engaging and inclusive learning spaces, bring heart and whole selves into the classroom, and intentionally use technology and active learning in my classes. I apply backward design and assessment data to course design and program-level curriculum design. I am passionate about engaging in courageous conversation spaces and internal institutional organizing and culture change. In my research, I study population dynamics of rare plants and coastal dune restoration. Below are some articles highlighting some of my teaching, service, and research.
Teaching and learning
Washington Magazine article about Dr. Pardini's "Beyond the Evidence" course
Five faculty members honored for teaching excellence
Environmental Studies professor emphasizes inclusivity in STEM courses
Eleanor Pardini talks about childhood, environmental research, and public service
Arts and Sciences launches environmental analysis major
Service and research
Dean's Community Response Award winners announced
Large-scale removal of beachgrass leads to new life for endangered coastal lupine
