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Education/Academic qualifications
B.S., Environmental Science and Policy, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
Ph.D., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz
Professional Organizations
- Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA), Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- Elected vice-chair of the Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA), 2025
Consultancy
- Florida Public Archaeology Network, Consultant
Awards and Honors
- Changemaking Education Award, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, October 2025
- Award for Outstanding Overall Achievement in the Citizenship Project, Lynn University, 2025
- Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award, 2023-2024
- Scholarship and Creative Activities Award, Lynn University, 2019-2020
- CIEE International Faculty Development Grant
Award, Cape Town, South Africa, 2017 - University of California Eugene Cota-Robles Fellowship for Diversity, 2010-2015
- Aaron C. Waters Award for Outstanding Qualifying Proposal, 2013
- Charles A. Lawson and Jennifer Denney Lawson Student Award in Hydrology, 2011
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg Outstanding Graduate, 2010
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Research Interests
- Hydrology
- Oceanography
- Science communication
- Biogeochemistry
- Archaeology
Disciplines
- Hydrology
- Oceanography
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Assessing the Impact of a College Service-Learning Course Focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Krift, A. L., Regueiro, A., Cooper, P. J. & Lecher, A. L., Sep 3 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 17, 13 p., 7637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Growing Pains
Lecher, A. L., Jan 15 2026, In: Science. 391, 6782, p. 322 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A Community Review of Global Research and Methods on the Impact of Groundwater to Lakes
Zahajská, P. (Presenter), Lecher, A. L., Olid, C., Duque, C. & Rodellas, V., Oct 7 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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A Framework for a Sustainable Archaeology Field School in South Florida
Lecher, A. L., Napora, K. G., Ayers-Rigsby, S., Fenn, M., Lehman, M., De Witt, P. & Sullivan, J., Jan 14 2025, In: Sustainability. 17, 2, 13 p., 588.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Virtual or In-Person Infrared Spectroscopy Laboratory Activity for the Analysis of Fibers and Understanding of Spectral Library Searches
Doctor, E. L. & Lecher, A. L., Dec 5 2025, In: Journal of Forensic Science Education. 7, 2, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Baseline Morphology Measurements of the Giant False Donax (Iphigenia brasiliensis) in Florida and Distribution Across the Caribbean
de Almeida, M. G. S., Watson, A. A., Vokhshoori, N. & Lecher, A. L., Oct 29 2025, In: Caribbean Journal of Science. 55, 2, p. 479-484 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coastal Archaeological and Environmental Experimental Education at Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools
Napora, K. G., Meredith, T., Henderson, K., Simonitis, L., Knaub, J., Watson, A. A., Ayers-Rigsby, S., Lecher, A. L., Davenport, C., Merchant, K. & De Witt, P., Jul 31 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Conference Attendance Increases Undergraduate Student Research Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Skills, Especially for Underrepresented Groups
Lecher, A. L. & Lehman, M., Oct 17 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Do Different Brands of Environmentally Friendly Paints Affect Forensic Paint Analysis?
Leach, H., Pintilie, E., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 18 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Geochemical Tracers for Evaluating Groundwater Discharge and Other Processes in Coastal Areas
Dimova, N. T., Lecher, A. L., McKenzie, T. & Michael, H. A., 2025, Treatise on Geochemistry: Earth's Surface Envelope: Oceans (Volume 4). Anbar, A., Weis, D. & Paytan, A. (eds.). 3rd ed. Elsevier, Vol. 4. p. 85-109 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Awards
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Changemaking Education Award, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, October 2025
Lecher, A. L. (Recipient), Oct 4 2025
Prize: Local honor › Changemaking Education Award
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Scholarship and Creative Activities Award, Lynn University, 2019-2020
Lecher, A. L. (Recipient), May 14 2020
Prize: Lynn University Awards › Scholarship and Creative Activities Award
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Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award, 2023-2024
Lecher, A. L. (Recipient), May 9 2024
Prize: Lynn University Awards › Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award
Press/Media
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Women in Science panelists present to Joanna Sackel's feminism class
Sackel, J., Lecher, A. L., Rowland, K. D. & Doctor, E. L.
1/29/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Alanna Lecher's column featured on premier natural and social sciences journal
1/21/26
1 Media contribution
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Rivera-Mariani and Sperry awarded grant towards stress biomarker research
Rivera-Mariani, F. E., Sperry, J., Lecher, A. L. & Korte, C. S.
11/5/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Ancient forests help document the long-term impacts of climate change
7/7/25
1 item of Media coverage
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FAU: Rings of Time - Unearthing Climate Secrets From Ancient Trees
6/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Bald cypress trees reveal long-term impact of climate change
6/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Researcher from Lynn University Reports on Findings in Sustainability Research (A Framework for a Sustainable Archaeology Field School in South Florida)
2/18/25
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Lynn's Citizenship Project inspires community change
Krift, A. L., Burnstine, A., Santalo, C. & Lecher, A. L.
2/10/25
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Hiker Reveals View From Inside the Best Preserved Meteorite Site on Earth
1/10/25
11 items of Media coverage
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Research from Lynn University Provide New Insights into Sustainable Development (Assessing the Impact of a College Service-Learning Course Focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
Lecher, A. L., Regueiro, A., Krift, A. L. & Cooper, P.
9/19/24
1 item of Media coverage
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