Jeremy Littel's research focuses on climate change and variability on forest ecosystems. He earned his bachelor's degree in environmental science and terrestrial ecology from Western Washington University in 1998, followed by a master's degree in land resources and environmental science from Montana State University in 2002. Dr. Littell has also worked as a general science adviser to the forest sector, as well as being part of the Washington Governor's Climate Action Team. He earned his PhD in 2006 in forest ecosystem analysis from the University of Washington.