Dr. Robin Marushia

Area of Interest

I am a plant ecologist specializing in the mechanisms, patterns, processes and outcomes of plant invasions. I am especially interested in applied ecology: using science and research to address issues of invasion, conservation, and habitat restoration. In teaching, my goal is to educate ‘the whole scientist’: integrating the scientific method with critical thinking, strong foundational knowledge, and a very human perspective.

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As both a Lecturer and Associate Director for Outreach and Education at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill (UofT’s field research station), I work to integrate student learning with on-the-ground research. Currently, I am working to develop courses around a Nutrient Network research site located at the Koffler Reserve (see http://www.nutnet.umn.edu/ for more information on this global experiment). I am also interested in providing opportunities for students to gather basic field data as part of an ongoing ecological monitoring database at the Koffler Reserve, such as the iExplore field course, “Fields to Forests”.