Jordan Kleiman

Jordan Kleiman is an Associate Professor of History at the State University of New York College at Geneseo since 2000. His research focuses on Environmental History, the History of Technology, Social Movements, and the Politics of Food, particularly the intersection of Environmental Justice and Alternative Technology movements. He teaches courses on U.S. History, Environmental History, the Vietnam War, and the Politics of Food.

Education:

• Ph.D. in History, University of Rochester, 2000
• M.A. in History, University of Delaware, 1991
• B.A. in Philosophy, George Washington University, 1983

Research interests include 20th-century U.S. environmental history, technology’s role in social and political contexts, and food systems. His notable works explore topics like local food systems, appropriate technology movements, and modernization theory.

He has directed numerous honors theses on environmental and technological topics, including the Love Canal disaster, sustainable agriculture, and the Cuyahoga River fire. His teaching extends to experimental courses on fracking and alternative food systems in the Rochester area.

Awards:

• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014)