Scott Schulte

Scott Schulte is an Associate Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, affiliated with the Environmental Assessment Professional Science Master (PSM) and Bachelor’s Environmental Studies programs. He previously served as a Lecturer for the Urban Planning Program (2010–2015) and has been with the PSM program since 2015. He is also a Senior Environmental Planner at Vireo, a consulting firm specializing in community planning, landscape architecture, and natural resource management. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Heartland Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit focused on land conservation for community and ecological benefits, where he previously served as founding president.

Education:

• Master of Urban Planning (Environmental and Land Use Planning), University of Kansas, 2002

His research and professional work emphasize multi-benefit, nature-based solutions for water resources management and community/climate resilience. Schulte bridges academic teaching, consulting, and nonprofit leadership to address environmental challenges at the intersection of human and natural systems.