Bryan Nichols

Background

About Bryan Nichols

I have an interdisciplinary background that includes experience in marine & wildlife ecology, science education, and journalism. My dissertation defines earth smarts (socioecological literacy), an educational framework that describes the qualities we need to justly maintain or improve our wellbeing in a changing world (see for more). Prior to earning a doctorate in science education, I earned concurrent master's degrees in marine science (sound production in rockfishes) and journalism (science journalism). I love teaching, writing and research, particularly when the outdoors is involved. My work experience includes fieldwork in wildlife and marine biology throughout North America and Belize on species as varied as bears, wolves, killer whales and fishes. I have a wide range of teaching experience with diverse students, from fourth graders to undergraduates, and am involved in several different strands of educational research and curriculum development. I presently teach science methods courses and graduate level environmental education courses at Florida Atlantic University.