Dr. Karie Cherwin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karie Cherwin is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. With a focus on Ecosystem Ecology, she specializes in plant-soil interactions, global climate change, and conservation biology. Karie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in 1999. She further pursued a Master of Science in Ecology at the University of Colorado – Boulder, completing her degree in 2004. In 2016, she obtained her Ph.D. from Colorado State University – Fort Collins, enhancing her expertise in her field. Cherwin’s professional experience includes positions as an Outreach Specialist in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology since 2017, and as an Associate Lecturer since 2018. She is dedicated to advancing education in her field and contributing to the understanding of ecological principles and environmental conservation.

Research Interests

Experience

Outreach Specialist

— Present

University of Wisconsin – Madison • Madison, WI

Responsible for outreach and educational programming in forest and wildlife ecology.

Associate Lecturer

— Present

University of Wisconsin – Madison • Madison, WI

Lectures and teaches students in the field of forest and wildlife ecology.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin, Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Supplemental application questionnaire
  • Writing sample (4,500-6,000 words)
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy; GRE scores are not required and will not be looked at.