Robert Darrow

Robert Darrow is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics at Mount Holyoke College. His research focuses on environmental and energy policy, climate change, and transitions toward sustainable energy systems, integrating ecological democracy and political theory. He teaches courses on Comparative Politics, Environmental Policy, and Science Policy, among others.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., UMass Amherst
  • M.A., M.S., Virginia Tech
  • B.A., Michigan State University

Darrow's research investigates how industrial societies reduce fossil fuel dependence and develop sustainable alternatives. He emphasizes public engagement in policy processes, drawing from Appalachian coal mining studies and renewable energy policy work.

His recent publication in Energy Research & Social Science and analysis of Trump's 2025 energy bill in the Boston Globe highlight his focus on policy barriers and opportunities in energy transitions.

• Scientific Awards:
  • National Science Foundation IGERT fellowship in Offshore Wind Energy Program

Darrow combines academic scholarship with engagement in policymaking, collaborating with community organizations and leveraging his experience in the electric utility industry and journalism.