STEVEN BELL

STEVEN BELL is an **Associate Professor** in the Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies at the **University of Utah**. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreational Therapy and serves as co-chair of committees focused on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at both the University and the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. His academic career includes roles such as Instructor and Adjunct Instructor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism from 1992 to 2007, before transitioning to full-time faculty in Occupational and Recreational Therapies since 2007.

BELL holds a **PhD in Therapeutic Recreation** from the University of Utah (2006) and is a Certified Recreational Therapist Specialist (2012–2025). His research spans **International Relations theory**, particularly **Neoclassical Realism**, exploring topics like power dynamics, crisis escalation, and global trade systems. He has published widely on strategic security, diplomatic strategies, and the interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy.

His work bridges academic contributions in recreational therapy with international political analysis, reflecting a dual focus on applied therapeutic practices and theoretical international studies.