Prof. Dr. Heather Skaza Acosta

Associate Professor of Environmental Education · The Water School · Florida Gulf Coast University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Skaza Acosta researches public understanding of water quality science, climate change adaptation curriculum in secondary education, and community citizen science programs.

Climate Literacy Environmental Civic Engagement K-12 STEM Curriculum Development Coastal Stewardship

Supervision & prospective applicants

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Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
Department / Faculty: The Water School
Primary Field: Climate Literacy
Campus Location: Fort Myers, Florida, USA

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