Department:
Interdisciplinary Studies
Degrees:
Ph.D., University of New Mexico (American Studies Environment, Science and Technology); M.S., University of Illinois (Journalism); B.A., University of Illinois (Political Science)
Curriculum Vitae:
Teaching Experience:
My research and teaching focus on environmental policy – especially water policy. Throughout my career I have worked on diverse projects at the local, state, and federal levels. Most recently I have focused on social and communication issues relevant to making water management decisions. My courses are all interdisciplinary and encourage students to explore the relationships among history, economics, politics, and culture in thinking about how we make environmental policy decisions.
Why I like to teach honors courses:
I enjoy teaching honors courses because of the small class size, which allows more opportunities for peer-to-peer and experiential learning. Additionally, the Honors College encourages interdisciplinary thinking and therefore the students often already have some experience with that style of learning.
Emeritus:
No