Timothy Farnham

Timothy Farnham is a Faculty Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at Mount Holyoke College. He is dedicated to interdisciplinary approaches in understanding environmental issues and developing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

His research centers on environmental values and the evolving human relationship with the natural world throughout history. With expertise in sustainability, environmentalism, and environmental education, Farnham integrates historical and ethical perspectives into environmental studies.

He previously served as Associate Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Environmental Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, bringing extensive academic leadership experience to his current role.

Farnham holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Yale University, an M.S. in Forest Ecology and Management from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.A. from Williams College. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in both ecological science and humanistic inquiry.

He is actively engaged in environmental education and career mentorship, as seen through his participation in panel discussions hosted by the Miller Worley Center for the Environment, where he helps guide students toward future opportunities in environmental fields.