“I absolutely loved the enthusiasm with the subject matter which also made me excited to learn. She was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging and had us in an environment that was comfortable and we were able to communicate well.”

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

“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. ”

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.

  • 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 Moodle. I rarely require students to purchase books, but always ask students to bring a notebook and writing implement to class.

    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!

    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!