Bio

Adam Spitzig is an ecologist and data scientist with fourteen years of experience leading research and analytics in university labs, environmental non-profits, and tech startups.

Adam's current research uses remote sensing, satellite imagery, machine learning, and field data to understand how agricultural expansion into forests impacts biodiversity. He is also interested in the economic valuation of biodiversity in forest-agriculture landscapes. In his work, Adam seeks to support policymakers and communities in the sustainable development of forest-agriculture landscapes.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Florida, a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) from Duke University, a Master of Information & Data Science (MIDS) from UC Berkeley, and a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University.

Contact

  • Academic
    aspitzig@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources Position: Graduate

Additional Info

All Publications

  • (Re)Mapping the Columbian Exchange. Suggestions for an Updated Cartography Food and History Bhagat, M., Nowak, Z., Spitzig, A., Roynesdal, K. 2022

    View details for DOI 10.1484/j.food.5.131743

  • Inferring implications of climate change in south Florida hardwood hammocks through analysis of metacommunity structure DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS Ross, M. S., Sah, J. P., Ruiz, P. L., Spitzig, A. A., Subedi, S. C. 2016; 22 (7): 783-796

    View details for DOI 10.1111/ddi.12442

    View details for Web of Science ID 000379615400005

  • TREE ISLAND RESPONSE TO FIRE AND FLOODING IN THE SHORT-HYDROPERIOD MARL PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS OF THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES, USA FIRE ECOLOGY Ruiz, P. L., Sah, J. P., Ross, M. S., Spitzig, A. A. 2013; 9 (1): 38-54

    View details for DOI 10.4996/fireecology.0901038

    View details for Web of Science ID 000322365400004

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