The University of Arizona

Kathy Gerst

Title: 
Research Associate
Area of Expertise: 
phenology, reproductive ecology and physiological ecology of desert annual plants, tropical biology, invasive species biology, science education.
Academic Degree(s)
B.S. in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from UCLA in 2001
PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona in the 2011
Contact Information
katgerst@email.arizona.edu
520-792-0571
National Phenology Network
1955 E. 6th Street#101
Tucson, AZ 85721

Kathy Gerst is a plant ecologist working as a liaison with the California Phenology Project on the implementation of plant phenology monitoring in California National Parks. She is participating in the development of project documentation, annual plant monitoring protocols, species profiles, and outreach materials.

Kathy received a B.S. in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from UCLA in 2001 and completed her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona in the 2011.  Her research interests include reproductive ecology and physiological ecology of desert annual plants. She also has a background in tropical biology, invasive species biology, and science education.