Dr. Leslie teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in coastal ecology, conservation science, social-ecological systems, science communication and engaged research, and marine ecosystem-based management.
Fall 2026
In the Fall semester, Dr. Leslie teaches an online graduate course introducing students to the diversity of ways we understand and assess marine systems. This course is designed for first and second year graduate students and professionals in the marine, environmental and sustainability sciences.
You can learn more about Intro to Marine Systems (SMS 505) by clicking on the button below:


spring 2027
In the Spring semester, Dr. Leslie teaches an undergraduate field course, Biodiversity & Conservation, at the UMaine Darling Marine Center.
Students interested in this Semester by the Sea course and/or interested in conducting a capstone project with Dr. Leslie at the DMC in Spring 2027 are encouraged to contact her.
