Department of Environmental Science
Dr. Lucía Gómez
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Lucía Gómez
Lucía Gómez teaches Ecology and Evolutionary Dynamics and courses in environmental microbiology. Her field research investigates microbial diversity, watershed ecology, and soil nutrient cycling. She leads student field trips and mentors undergraduates in environmental sampling.
Dr. Lucía Gómez is a member of the Department of Environmental Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Microbial ecology
- Ecosystem dynamics
- Environmental microbiology
- Conservation biology
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 330
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Friday, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
In person, Meridian Science Center 330 - Thursday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 102 | Organismal Biology & Diversity | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| BIO 230 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
| BIO 350 | Ecology and Evolutionary Dynamics | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| ENVS 490 | Senior Environmental Science Capstone | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.