Research Discipline/Bio
Rashawn Merchant is a doctoral student at Teachers College, Columbia University studying Science Education. Rashawn is deeply passionate about climate change and environmental justice and aims to increase awareness especially toward non-scientists. He is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Columbia Climate School. Rashawn's dedication to education has led him to several positions including as a lecturer at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies teaching Geographies of Environmental Justice & Sustainability and as an adjunct faculty member at John Jay College of Criminal Justice instructing Introduction to Environmental Science. He enjoys research and focuses on the intersection of climate education and public school systems. Rashawn seeks to advance climate education curriculum for lower income and marginalized students.
Educational Background
Master of Arts, Climate and Society, Columbia Climate School, 2023
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Economics and Management, The University of Georgia, 2021
Honors/Awards
Vice President's Grant for Diversity & Community Initiatives, Teachers College, 2024-2025
Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Columbia Climate School, 2023
Publications/Exhibitions
Merchant, R.K., Grundstein, A., Yeargin, S. et al. Exertional heat illnesses in marching band artists: a case series. Int J Biometeorol 65, 2181–2188 (2021).
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2025