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Kirsten Schwarz is an urban ecologist working at the interface of environment, equity, and health. Her research focuses on environmental hazards and amenities in cities, particularly the distribution of impacts on minoritized communities. Her work on lead-contaminated soils documents the biogeophysical and social variables that relate to the spatial patterning of soil lead. Additionally, her research on urban tree canopy reveals large-scale patterns related to income and the historical legacies that impact this relationship. Dr. Schwarz has led an interdisciplinary team working on community-engaged green infrastructure design, integrating participatory design with place-based solutions to realize desired ecosystem services. She is recognized for her expertise in science communication and community engagement in scientific co-production, having been named a Fellow of the Leshner Leadership Institute of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, AAAS, and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and conducting research in urban ecology and environmental health.
Northern Kentucky University • unknown
Directed the Ecological Stewardship Institute and taught environmental science.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.