Jon D. Erickson

Jon D. Erickson is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and Professor of Ecological Economics at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont. He also serves as a Gund Institute for Environment Fellow.

• Ph.D., Cornell University (1997)
• M.S., Cornell University (1993)
• B.S., Cornell University (1991)
• A.S., North Country Community College (1989)

His research focuses on ecological economics, sustainable development, and systems modeling, with applications to climate change policy, renewable energy economics, and bioregional planning. He has contributed to energy system transitions through energyshed design and governance frameworks, while critiquing conventional economic growth paradigms.

Recent work explores Anthropocene challenges, Ecozoic futures, and genuine progress indicators. His Emmy-award winning documentaries (e.g., Bloom series) highlight watershed science and sustainability transitions.

Scientific Awards:

• Emmy Award for Bloom series (2012)
• Best Documentary Feature, Thin Line Fest (2017)
• Farm Footage Award (2011)

As a social entrepreneur, he founded the U.S. Society for Ecological Economics, Adirondack Research Consortium, and Bright Blue EcoMedia. His work has been featured in New York Times, Boston Globe, and CNN.