Professor Dr. Louise Longridge

Biography

Louise Longridge is a full-time lecturer at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences since 2005. Holding a Ph.D. in Earth and Ocean Sciences focused on paleontology, her research interests include biostratigraphy and the recovery of ammonites during the Early Jurassic period, particularly concerning mass extinction events and the fossil record's adaptive radiations. With extensive field and laboratory experience, she contributes significantly to understanding the geological time scale and updating North American ammonite zones based on fossil data. Louise promotes equity and inclusion through Universal Design for Learning in her teaching and has developed innovative approaches to enhance student engagement through digital tools and practical methods. She teaches various courses, including 'Mesozoic Earth: Time Dinosaurs.' Her commitment to education is recognized through awards such as the UBC Killam Teaching Award nominee and the AMS UBC Universal Design Learning Champion Award. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as the Chair of the Hybrid Teaching Committee and is Co-Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

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