Jan R Thompson

Jan Thompson is Morrill Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University. She conducts research on the integration of social and biophysical dynamics of land use in urban landscapes, ecology and restoration of remnant forest landscapes, and the role of trees to increase resiliency in urban environments. She directs the Urban Natural Resources, Ecosystems and Landscapes (UNREAL) Lab at Iowa State. She also conducts research on teaching and learning, focusing on formal collaborative learning and leadership development for students. She has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles on a variety of aspects of natural resource ecology and management.