Dr. Matthew T. Kerr

Selected in honor of my promotion, this book reflects the values I strive to bring to my teaching and scholarship - curiosity, care for the environment, and recognition of the deep connections between people and the natural world. Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass beautifully blends Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and story. It is a reminder that gratitude and responsibility are the foundations of sustainability, lessons I hope to foster in my students as they confront the challenges of climate change and human-environment interactions.