Kristyn A DeMarco (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Providence
Biography
Kristyn DeMarco has been teaching at Johnson & Wales University since 2021 where she is currently an Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability. Kristyn focuses her research in two areas, one pedagogical and the other scientific in nature. Her pedagogical research involves weaving best practices from the holistic education movement into teaching and learning. Her specialization is in contemplative education with a specific focus on the role of mindfulness practices in the classroom. Her scientific research is in freshwater ecology with a focus on the urban stream syndrome. Through her involvement in undergraduate research, she and her students investigate the impact of channelization on a small urban stream near Providence, RI.
Education
PhD, George Mason University
Environmental Science and Public Policy
MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Geosciences
BA, The University of Pennsylvania
Environmental Studies
Honoree at JWU’s Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University
Bright Light
Johnson & Wales University
Conference Registration Award
ACLC
Honoree at JWU’s Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University
JWU Athletics Game Changer
Johnson & Wales University
Provost’s Teaching Innovation Grant
Johnson & Wales University
Honoree at JWU’s Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University
“Finding Treasures at Narragansett Bay: Bivalve Adaptations.” DeMarco, K. (December 4, 2025)
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society
Ecological Society of America
Professional and Organizational Development Network
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society
Ecological Society of America
Professional and Organizational Development Network
Professional and Organizational Development Network
DeMarco, K. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2021). Quantifying mixing at various temporal scales and its effects on phytoplankton development in a small suburban reservoir. (Doctoral Dissertation).
Proquest.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kristyn-Demarco/publication/361572022_QUANTIFYING_MIXING_AT_VARIOUS_TEMPORAL_SCALES_AND_ITS_EFFECTS_ON_PHYTOPLANKTON_DEVELOPMENT_IN_A_SMALL_SUBURBAN_RESERVOIR/links/62ba15a4193435036bc8a3d3/QUANTIFYING-MIXING-AT-VARIOUS-TEMPORAL-SCALES-AND-ITS-EFFECTS-ON-PHYTOPLANKTON-DEVELOPMENT-IN-A-SMALL-SUBURBAN-RESERVOIR.pdf
Spotila, J. & DeMarco (Moskey), K. & Prince, P. (February 1, 2015). Geologic controls on bedrock channel width in large, slowly-eroding catchments: Case study of the New River in eastern North America. (Journal Article).
Geomorphology, 230, 51-63.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2014.11.004
DeMarco, K. (November 17, 2008). The effect of structure and lithology on the aspect ratio of fluvial channels: a field-based quantitative study of the New River in three geological provinces. (Master’s Thesis).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universitry.
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35898
“B.S. in Environmental Science: Admissions/Recruiting Presentation,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (May 6, 2026).
URI’s 2026 Innovative Education Conference, “URI Conference Presentation – 2026,” University of Rhode Island. (April 1, 2026).
“Rethinking the PowerPoint – 2026,” Johnson & Wales University – Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI. (March 30, 2026).
“C-Hearts Conference Presentation.1 – 2026,” C-Hearts (Contemplative Higher Ed Alliance for Research, Teaching, and Service), Blacksburg, VA. (March 13, 2026).
“C-Hearts Conference Presentation.2 – 2026,” C-Hearts (Contemplative Higher Ed Alliance for Research, Teaching, and Service), Blacksburg, VA. (March 13, 2026).
CTL Scholarship Series, “CTL Scholarship Series – 2026,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (March 13, 2026).
POD’s SIG on Contemplative and Mindfulness Based Education, “POD SIG Contemplative Presentation – 2025,” POD. (June 19, 2025).
URI’s 2025 Innovative Education Conference, “URI Presentation – Spring 2025,” University of Rhode Island. (March 26, 2025).
JWU’s USBP Expo, “JWU Expo – 2025,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (February 14, 2025).
JWU CTL Monthly Offerings, “Generation Z Talk – Fall 2024,” Johnson & Wales University Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI. (September 26, 2024).
JWU’s Post Commencement 2024, “Post Commencement: Generation Z Talk,” Johnson & Wales University CTL, Proviidence, RI. (May 29, 2024).
RI Science and Engineering Fair – 2024, “RI Science and Engineering Fair Judge – 2024,” Warwick, RI. (March 16, 2024).
Decompress in December, “Seminar for “Decompress in December” – 2023,” JWU’s Center for Teaching and Learning, Providence, RI. (December 7, 2023).
Breaking Convention in Teaching and Learning, “NEFDC Presentation- Fall 2023,” New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC), Worcester, MA, United States. (October 20, 2023).
Seminar on Contemplative Education, “CTL Seminar – Spring 2023,” Center for Teaching and Learning and Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).
Transformative Approaches Expo, “JWU TAE Expo – 2022,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (February 1, 2022).
Students as Partners in Learning Design, “NEFDC Presentation – Fall 2021,” New England Faculty Development Consortium. (November 19, 2021).