Laura Ann Schoenle BA, MEd, PhD

Laura received her B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and a M.Ed. in Teaching and Teacher Education from the University of Arizona. She taught high school environmental science and biology courses for four years in Tucson, Arizona. While teaching, Laura was awarded a Partners in Science grant, allowing her to collaborate with a researcher at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Gary Christopherson. With the help of high school field assistants, they conducted a study on the relationship between wildfire intensity and the abundance and diversity of montane birds populations. This project inspired Laura to return to graduate school and pursue a career in research.