Dane Ward

Dane Ward is an assistant professor and director of GIS Programs at Monmouth University. Dane has a wide range of research experiences broadly rooted in environmental science, sustainability, and conservation biology where he utilizes various methods including spatial analytics and field data collection to develop meaningful conservation methods for species of conservation interest. Dane’s research also focuses on urban landscapes and stressful ecosystems where he is intrigued by factors driving biodiversity, ecological stability, function, and resilience. Current projects include coastal wetland and shoreline restoration in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay (USA).

Dane partners with colleagues to examine the interactions between urban environments and human communities’ public health outcomes including mental health, nutrition, and access to green spaces. While Dane maintains a diverse suite of research interests he is strongly committed to building access, engagement, and diversity among students to international educational opportunities in applied research via community-engaged science.