Lisa DeChano-Cook

Lisa DeChano-Cook is a Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University, where she teaches courses in physical geography, disasters, and environmental impact analysis. Her office is located in 2106 Wood Hall, and she can be reached at (269) 387-3536.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Geography, Texas State University San Marcos, 2000
• M.S. in Geography, Ohio University, 1997
• M.A. in Space Studies, University of North Dakota, 1994
• B.S. in General Physics, Juniata College, 1993

Her research focuses on environmental and physical geography, particularly natural hazards, hazard perception, geomorphology, and the relationship between sports and the environment. She investigates how people perceive and respond to environmental risks and contributes to understanding landscape changes and human-environment interactions in recreational and disaster-prone contexts.

Lisa DeChano-Cook has not provided a list of recent publications, but her academic work centers on interdisciplinary environmental studies with applications in risk management and sustainability.

There are no scientific awards listed in the available information.

She advises students within her academic programs and contributes to curriculum development in geography and sustainability, though specific advisees and grant activities are not mentioned. Her teaching includes GEOG 1050 – Physical Geography, GEOG 4260 – Disasters & Risk Management, GEOG 5570 – Environmental Impact Analysis, and GEOG 6260 – Disaster Management.

No information is available about labs, research teams, or collaborative groups she may lead or participate in.