- Ph.D., Portland State University
- B.S., CSU Channel Islands
BIO
Dorothy Horn is a Lecturer in Environmental Sciences and Geospatial Technologies at the 91°µÍøÊÓƵ’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, with a focus on spatial analysis, environmental data science, and equity-centered applications of GIS.
She teaches courses in environmental science, hydrology, coastal systems, and geospatial technologies, integrating real-world data and applied spatial analysis to help students explore critical environmental challenges—such as shoreline access, sea-level rise, wildfire recovery, and habitat connectivity. Her pedagogy is grounded in inclusive, student-centered practices that support diverse learners through transparency, flexibility, and culturally responsive course design.
Her research focuses on the ecological impacts of microplastics on coastal ecosystems, spatial equity in public shoreline access, and the use of mobile device data to study patterns of human-environment interaction. Prior to joining UVM, Dorothy served as an Assistant Teaching Professor at California State University Channel Islands, where she also earned her B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management.
She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Management from Portland State University and is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
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Bio
Dorothy Horn is a Lecturer in Environmental Sciences and Geospatial Technologies at the 91°µÍøÊÓƵ’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, with a focus on spatial analysis, environmental data science, and equity-centered applications of GIS.
She teaches courses in environmental science, hydrology, coastal systems, and geospatial technologies, integrating real-world data and applied spatial analysis to help students explore critical environmental challenges—such as shoreline access, sea-level rise, wildfire recovery, and habitat connectivity. Her pedagogy is grounded in inclusive, student-centered practices that support diverse learners through transparency, flexibility, and culturally responsive course design.
Her research focuses on the ecological impacts of microplastics on coastal ecosystems, spatial equity in public shoreline access, and the use of mobile device data to study patterns of human-environment interaction. Prior to joining UVM, Dorothy served as an Assistant Teaching Professor at California State University Channel Islands, where she also earned her B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management.
She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Management from Portland State University and is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Publications