Anna Funk, PhD

Science Communications Specialist

Education

Ph.D. | 2018 | Michigan State University, Plant Biology; Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, & Behavior Program
B.A. | 2011 | Illinois Wesleyan University, Environmental Studies; Ecology, Environmental Policy

Research Interests

Anna Funk is the Science Communication Specialist for Holden Forests & Gardens. She earned her Ph.D. studying prairie restoration before leaving the research world to help tell scientists’ stories. Today, she wears many hats, working as a writer, editor, journalist and more — anything that lets her share her appreciation of science and its impact with others.

Team

Katie Stuble, PhD Research Chair Community Ecology

David J. Burke, PhD Vice President for Science and Conservation Soil Ecology

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