Vikki Rodgers

Vikki Rodgers, a distinguished educator and researcher, is a Professor of Ecology at Babson College. With a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology & Biogeochemistry from Boston University, her expertise lies in teaching ecology and sustainability-focused courses as well as conducting field research on climate change and invasive plants. She is renowned for her work in understanding the ecological impacts humans have on natural ecosystems, particularly in New England's forests. Vikki excels in teaching a wide array of courses including Case Studies in Ecological Management, Global Climate Change, Urban Ecology, Art & Ecology, Economic Botany, and Biomimicry. Her research endeavors include projects on plant-soil changes under simulated climate change scenarios at the Boston Area Climate Experiment (BACE) and the impacts of invasive plant populations.