Ecology Center Seminar with Dr. Libby Metcalf
The Ecology Center is excited to announce our second speaker of the Spring '26 semester: Dr. Libby Metcalf from the WA Franke College of Forestry and Conservation
at the University of Montana.
Wednesday, 2/18: "Resilience, hope, and transition for a small mining town in Montana."
About Dr. Metcalf:
Dr. Libby Metcalf is the Dean and Joel Meier Distinguished Professor of Wildland Management at the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. She holds a dual Ph.D. from Penn State in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management and the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research focuses on recreation management, wildlife issues, and social-ecological systems, using a social-psychological lens. She often works on projects related to river restoration, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management. A committed teacher, Dr. Metcalf emphasizes field-based learning and close mentoring. Outside of work, she’s an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast who loves skiing, biking, and trekking across Montana with her family.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmWhere
Engineering BuildingRoom: 101
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