I teach courses in history and environmental studies to undergraduate students interested in past and present changes in the natural world and human history.

My teaching focuses on helping students develop skills of writing, analysis, and argumentation, as well as learning to think historically about the present. I prioritize discussion, collaboration, and experiential learning in class time and through assignments like writing briefings and developing online resources. I particularly enjoy working with first-year students as they adjust to the college environment, and I love to teach history to students who bring expertise from other disciplines.

“Dr. Moesswilde was a great professor with an engaging teaching style, helpful feedback, and effective assignments. I like her interactive teaching style, which provided a great learning environment where students had good discussions and thought deeply about the class material. She gave great feedback on students' work to help them improve their writing and their overall work. She was also very open about office hours and communication, which further helped students learn and grow as historians.”

“She's really enthusiastic in a way that almost feels contagious. She's really friendly and cares about the success of her students, which compels me to work hard and do well in this class.”

“Dr. Moesswilde is incredibly kind and genuinely cares so much about her students and making a valuable impact on their education. She brings enthusiasm to every class and I can tell she has a true passion for history and teaching students. I learned a lot from this class as Dr. Moesswilde consistently found ways to make the class engaging and have fun with what we are learning.”

  • Courses

    Spring 2026

    COR 1100: Climate Change and Human History

    HST 3712: Environment and Empire

    Fall 2025

    HST/IGS 2210: The World in the 20th Century

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    Courses Prepared to Teach

    Food History; Global Environmental History to 1850;The Deep: Environments and Cultures of the North Atlantic World; Environmental Encounters and Empire Since 1600; The Little Ice Age; Global Warming; The World in the 20th Century

  • Students

    Current students may schedule a meeting with me here or view my office hours on OnTrack.

    Course syllabi are posted on Canvas and shared upon request. To support your learning, I require all students to bring a notebook and writing implement to class. Other required texts are noted on the syllabus.

    I am always happy to write recommendation letters for jobs or graduate study. Please contact me via email one month in advance so I can be sure to craft the best possible reference!

    I am available to supervise undergraduate research (4999*). Please contact me to discuss our shared interests.

    My primary goal as an instructor is to facilitate your learning. Do you have questions or concerns? Email me, and we’ll figure it out!