Timothy Pape

Timothy Pape serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Society at Bowling Green State University since 2024, following postdoctoral work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a visiting position at the University of New England.

His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University (2023), an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver (2019), and dual B.A. degrees in Philosophy and Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California (2003).

Dr. Pape's research specializes in environmental social sciences, examining how human values shape ecosystem governance through qualitative methodologies. His work bridges ecological restoration with philosophical inquiry into nature's values, while pioneering Earth-Space sustainability frameworks that consider extraterrestrial environmental ethics.

Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals consistent application of relational values theory to practical conservation challenges, particularly in regenerative agriculture systems across the Great Plains. Recent work innovatively explores AI ethics in restoration ecology and develops futuristic restoration models for advancing environmental justice objectives.

He actively mentors students through research assistantships in his environmental social sciences laboratory and teaches core environmental studies courses including ENVS 1010, 3010, 4010, and 4260. Dr. Pape welcomes interdisciplinary graduate committee participation and collaborates across academic boundaries to address complex socio-ecological challenges.