About
Richard Murdocco is an Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University, affiliated with the Department of Political Science and the College of Arts and Sciences. He also teaches in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), offering graduate and undergraduate courses on environmental policy. His research focuses on land use decision-making, economic development, environmental quality, and zoning policy dynamics. Murdocco holds a Masters of Arts in Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Urban Studies from Stony Brook University and Fordham University, respectively.
- Education:
- Masters of Arts, Public Policy, Stony Brook University
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Urban Studies, Fordham University
As a columnist, Murdocco's analytical writing explores policy processes behind land use, appearing in major publications like Newsday and New York Daily News. He combines academic teaching with a career in marketing and communications. His courses include Contemporary Environmental Issues and Policies (ENS 301), Environmental Management (MAR 514), and Politics of Local Economic Development (POL 538).
Murdocco’s work bridges academic research and public discourse, emphasizing the interplay between development, economics, and environmental sustainability. He has no listed scientific awards or grants in the provided text. His professional activities include teaching, policy analysis, and media contributions.
