About
Dr. Sarah Praskievicz was born in Southbridge, Mass., and raised until her teenage years in Blue Hill, Maine, a stone’s throw from Acadia National Park. Her love of science was nurtured by many, especially her 6th grade science teacher Ms. Hudson, who had the kids dissect a moose, enlisted Sarah to be caretaker for the small stable of lab animals during summer months, and generally encouraged her outdoor explorations.
Praskievicz taught and conducted research in the areas of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and water resources. She was a consummate geographer, having visited all seven continents in her short 39 years. More importantly, she was a consummate human being and colleague, with a generous spirit, contagious (and loud!) laugh, and joie de vivre (joy of living) that brightened any room or outdoor space she entered.
Praskievicz joined UNCG in 2018 after serving as an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. She had a formidable record of scholarship for someone at her career stage, with ~40 peer-reviewed journal articles published in leading journals of her field. Much of her work was grant-supported through the National Science Foundation and other agencies.
