Shannon
Galbraith-Kent
Professor, Biology Department Chair
“As a Thomas More alum, I’m proud to be back serving the same community that helped me discover and develop my passion as a plant ecologist. I love getting students interested in how plants & ecology affect and are influenced by urbanization, as well as habitats less-affected by human disturbance, like old-growth forests. Nature teaches us so much about the interconnectedness of life.”
Shannon Galbraith-Kent ‘98
Academic Credentials
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Areas of Expertise
- Interactions between native & invasive plant species and communities
- Ecological restoration of native plant communities
- Ecology in urban areas
- Long-term changes in forest structure & composition
- Natural vegetation of Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati
Favorite courses to teach
Ecology, Botany, Field Biology, Biological Literature
Fun Facts
When she’s not in the classroom or the field, you might find Professor Galbraith-Kent involved in something sports-related (Go Saints!), gardening, or reading the latest music reviews and political commentaries.