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Steve CraigView profile

Professor

University of HoustonUnited States

Dr. Steve Craig is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He has served as Faculty Senate President, demonstrating his leadership within the university community. His office is located at 3553 Cullen Blvd #402, and he can be reached at scraig@uh.edu. His research interests span across public economics, urban economics, fiscal policy, and education finance. He specializes in analyzing state and local government behavior, public finance mechanisms, and the economic impacts of education policies. His work particularly focuses on how governments make fiscal decisions, the effects of budget rules, and the relationship between public spending and economic outcomes. Throughout his career, Professor Craig has produced extensive research on topics including the fiscal effects of fracking in Texas, inequality in public school spending, the behavior of state governments during economic shocks, and the impact of balanced budget rules on expenditure smoothing. His recent work examines the centenary of Charles Tiebout's contributions to local public goods theory and intra-city economic dynamics. As Faculty Senate President, he has contributed to university governance through speeches to the Board of Regents on topics including long-range planning, tuition decisions, research university growth, and university accountability. He has also written extensively for the university's internal magazine on institutional environment, scholarship advantages, and the value of research universities.

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David J.X. GonzálezView profile

Assistant Professor

University of California, BerkeleyUnited States

David J.X. González is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. His interdisciplinary work bridges epidemiology and environmental science to address environmental justice and health disparities, particularly in extractive industries and climate-driven disasters. He leads the EQUIS Lab, focusing on oil/gas development, wildfire smoke, and structural racism in environmental hazards. Education : PhD in Environment and Resources, Stanford University MS in Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Stanford University MESc in Environmental Science, Yale University BS in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity, UC Davis Research Interests : González investigates air pollution’s impact on perinatal health, climate change’s health consequences, and systemic racial inequities in environmental exposures. He employs community-engaged methods to translate findings into actionable policies and advocates for diversity in scientific fields. His work emphasizes marginalized communities’ disproportionate burdens from fossil fuels and environmental hazards. Publications & Media : His recent studies highlight fossil fuel health risks, wildfire-oil infrastructure intersections, and disparities in pandemic outcomes linked to oil/gas exposure. He frequently engages with media to communicate science, including op-eds on racial inequality in housing/education systems and language justice in environmental sciences. Awards : None explicitly listed in the text. Labs/Teams : As Principal Investigator of the EQUIS Lab, he coordinates interdisciplinary teams to study environmental justice issues, integrating community voices into research design and policy advocacy.

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Alan R BowersView profile

Associate Professor

Vanderbilt UniversityUnited States

Alan R Bowers is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, modeling of water/wastewater treatment processes, and uncertainty analysis in biological/physical reactions. He leads a team investigating micropollutants like pharmaceuticals, struvite precipitation for phosphorus recovery, and novel technologies for treating fracking wastes. Education: Ph.D., M.C.E., and B.C.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Delaware Research emphasizes fundamental environmental process evaluation using advanced instrumentation such as GC-MS, ICP, and ion chromatography. Current projects address emerging challenges in sustainable water management and resource recovery, including phosphorus recycling through struvite crystallization and biodegradation modeling for organic contaminants. Laboratories are equipped to monitor radio-labeled tracers and measure pollutants, supporting studies on both conventional and emerging environmental contaminants. His work bridges basic science with engineering solutions for global resource management challenges.

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Daniel BerkowitzView profile

Professor

University of PittsburghUnited States

Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Berkowitz is a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on comparative institutions, development economics, and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks and economic reforms in transitioning economies, particularly China and post-Soviet states. Recent Activities: Visiting Researcher, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (2024) Visiting Professor, Heinz School of Carnegie Mellon University (2022) Executive Secretary of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-2021) Former Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics (2007-2016) Research Interests: Berkowitz’s work explores how legal institutions, political dynamics, and historical contexts shape economic outcomes. Key themes include: The impact of legal transplants on trade and development State-owned enterprises and reforms in China Environmental and energy economics, including fracking’s economic implications Bureaucratic capacity and policy effectiveness His interdisciplinary approach merges law, economics, and policy analysis. Publications Overview: His recent work addresses topics like household financial strategies in fracking regions, bureaucratic influences on income distribution, and corporate governance in China. Earlier research examined Russia’s market reforms and the long-term effects of legal systems on trade. Grants and Labs: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including visiting roles at Tsinghua University and the National Bureau of Economic Research. No specific lab affiliations were mentioned, but his work often involves empirical field studies and institutional analysis.

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Sara WylieView profile

Associate Professor

Northeastern UniversityUnited States

Sara Wylie is an Associate Professor at Northeastern University with a joint appointment in Sociology/Anthropology and Health Sciences. She is affiliated with the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a JBP Environmental Health Fellow. Her work integrates social science, scientific, and art/design practices to address large-scale environmental health challenges. Wylie holds a PhD from MIT's History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology and Society (HASTS) Program. She co-founded the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) and the Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science, focusing on open-source tools for community environmental analysis. Her research emphasizes grassroots scientific methods, civic technoscience, and environmental justice. Her book Fractivism: Corporate Bodies and Chemical Bonds examines public concerns around hydraulic fracturing's health impacts. She has received recognition including the 2017 CHE Pioneer in Environmental Health award. Her work spans environmental governance, participatory monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key affiliations include the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute and collaborations with non-profits like EDGI. Her research addresses energy industries, fossil fuel extraction, and air/water pollution through innovative methodologies like thermal imaging and low-cost sensors.

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Longxiang LiView profile

Assistant Professor

Emory UniversityUnited States

Longxiang Li is an Assistant Professor in the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. His research focuses on environmental pollutants' human health impacts, particularly unconventional oil and gas development (fracking) and radon exposure. Funded by NIH, he develops satellite-based machine learning models to assess exposure risks. Before joining Emory in 2024, he studied/worked at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Education: Sc.D. from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; M.S. from Chinese Academy of Sciences; B.S. from China University of Geosciences (Beijing). Research interests include exposure assessment, spatial analysis/GIS, and machine learning applications in environmental health. Notable work includes high-resolution radon models and collaborations with the White House on radon-related lung cancer prevention strategies. Key articles focus on radon's effects on asthma, cancer, and pregnancy outcomes, using advanced modeling techniques. His work bridges environmental data science with public health policy. Affiliations: International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, International Society of Exposure Science, American Chemistry Society.

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Colin JerolmackView profile

Professor

New York UniversityUnited States

Colin Jerolmack is a Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies at New York University, where he also served as Chair of the Environmental Studies Department (2017–2023). His work bridges ethnography, environmental sociology, and human-animal studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the City University of New York (2009) and a B.S. in Psychology from Drexel University (2000). Research Interests: - Ethnography of urban and rural communities - Environmental policy and climate change impacts - Human-animal relations (e.g., The Global Pigeon ) - Social theory and qualitative methodologies Key Publications: - Up to Heaven and Down to Hell (2021): Explores fracking's social and environmental impacts in rural Pennsylvania. - The Global Pigeon (2013): Analyzes urban human-animal interactions. - Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on ethnography, climate justice, and animal studies. Media & Outreach: - Featured in The New York Times , Los Angeles Review of Books , and podcasts like Stand Up! with Pete Dominick . - Regular contributor to climate and energy policy discussions. Awards: - PROSE Award Finalist (2021) for Up to Heaven and Down to Hell . - Recognized for interdisciplinary contributions to environmental sociology. Labs & Initiatives: - Co-founded NYU's Animal Studies Master's program and Center for Environmental and Animal Protection.

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Stephen J. ScanlanView profile

Professor

Ohio UniversityUnited States

Stephen J. Scanlan is a Professor, Interim Chair, and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is based in the Bentley Annex and can be reached via email at scanlans@ohio.edu or by phone at 740-593-1384. Education: Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2000 Dr. Scanlan's research centers on environmental sociology, food insecurity, global inequality, and social movements. His work critically examines the political economy of hunger, environmental justice in Appalachia, and the role of gender in development. He has published extensively on topics such as greenwashing, agribusiness, and the social impacts of globalization, with a strong emphasis on justice-oriented community initiatives. His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with interdisciplinary themes including sustainability, environmental communication, and the structural roots of poverty. The works span journals and handbooks in sociology, environmental studies, and development, showcasing a consistent focus on inequality, advocacy, and systemic change. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fulbright Scholar Award (2013) Ohio Magazine Excellence in Education Honoree (2018) Outstanding Faculty Mentor, Ohio University Honors Tutorial College (2019) Dr. Eric A. Wagner Professor of Sociology (2019–2022) Dr. Scanlan has actively advised graduate students and led seminars in poverty, globalization, and environmental sociology. He has contributed to significant scholarly conversations through collaborative research and mentorship. His teaching includes core courses such as SOC 2300 (Social Inequalities), SOC 4810 (Environmental Sociology), and SOC 4950 (Capstone in Environmental Justice). He is involved in research teams focused on food justice and environmental movements, particularly in Appalachia. His work often bridges academic scholarship with community-based action, advocating for policy changes and sustainable development.

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Cliff FrohlichView profile

Researcher

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

Dr. Cliff Frohlich is a Senior Research Scientist Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in seismology with a focus on deep earthquakes, Texas and moonquakes, and statistical earthquake analysis. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. from Cornell University, B.A. from Grinnell College. Research Interests : Frohlich’s work spans induced seismicity, tectonic stress analysis, and the geophysical implications of energy resource activities. He investigates correlations between wastewater injection, fracking, and seismic events in Texas, Oklahoma, and other regions. His studies also address global patterns of deep earthquakes and moonquake mechanisms. Publications : Frohlich has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and two books: Texas Earthquakes (UT Press) and Deep Earthquakes (Cambridge University Press). Recent work focuses on seismic vulnerability assessments, fault stress orientations, and the TexNet seismic network. Labs/Teams : Active within the UT Institute for Geophysics, collaborating on projects like the Scotia Arc GPS Project (SCARP) and educational outreach through films like Big League Earth Science .

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Teresa CórdovaView profile

Professor

University of Illinois ChicagoUnited States

Teresa Córdova is the Director of the Great Cities Institute (GCI) and a Professor of Urban Planning and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), housed in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley (1986). Her work integrates research, pedagogy, and service, focusing on community-university partnerships, global/local economic dynamics, and urban policy. She has held leadership roles in local and national boards, including the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Chicago Plan Commission. Education includes a Ph.D. (1986), M.A. (1979), and B.A. (1974) in Sociology from UC Berkeley, University of California, and University of Denver, respectively. Her research spans youth joblessness, manufacturing revitalization, environmental justice, and inclusive urban development. She has authored over 50 publications, including seminal works on Chicana feminism and community development. Research interests include global economic restructuring, urban inequality, and policy solutions for disinvested neighborhoods. Recent work highlights pathways for employment in manufacturing and small businesses, addressing systemic joblessness in Chicago. She chairs the C.Wright Mills Book Award Committee for the Society for the Study of Social Problems and serves on editorial boards of journals like Economic Development Quarterly . Awards include the Sor Juana Legacy Award (2015) and recognition for her role in developing a small business incubator. She actively advises on city planning, economic equity, and racial justice through GCI’s indices like the Hardship Index and Opportunity Index. Her career spans public service, academia, and activism, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges.

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Daniel BainView profile

Professor

University of PittsburghUnited States

Dr. Daniel Bain is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He holds the role of Faculty Fellow in Sustainability, emphasizing research on human-driven environmental changes. His education includes a PhD in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2004), followed by postdoctoral research at the US Geological Survey. Dr. Bain’s research integrates hydrology, geomorphology, biogeochemistry, and spatial analysis to study urban and fluvial systems, with a focus on environmental contamination, climate impacts, and urban critical zone processes. Key projects include analyzing road salt effects on ecosystems, geochemical tracing in urban streams, and historical lake sediment records. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including community-engaged research on environmental justice and green infrastructure performance. Dr. Bain’s lab, part of the University’s facilities, supports field and laboratory studies, with active grants addressing water quality, urbanization, and health equity. Recent projects include studies on legacy pollution in Pittsburgh’s urban soils, radioactive material exposure from oil/gas waste, and the hydrological benefits of green roofs. He maintains a research group with ongoing projects documented in over 60 peer-reviewed articles.

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Tamara StegerView profile

Associate Professor

Central European UniversityHungary

Tamara Steger is an Associate Professor and Director of the Culture, Politics and Society BA Program at Central European University (CEU). She holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and has extensive experience in environmental and social justice research. Her affiliations include the CEU Democracy Institute, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), and European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). She has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses, focusing on environmental movements and social justice issues. Education: Ph.D. (with distinction), Syracuse University, 2004 Master of Marine Studies, University of Washington, 1995 Bachelor of Science (cum laude), State University of New York, 1992 Research Interests: Environmental and social justice, climate litigation, urban sustainability, and marginalized communities' environmental exclusion. Her work explores movements addressing colonialism, segregation, and exploitation, with projects like the Horizon 2020 UrbanA initiative. Key Contributions: Her research on the Vjosa River protection campaign in Albania and Roma communities' environmental exclusion in Slovakia highlights strategic activism in flawed democracies. She received the CEU Distinguished Teaching Award (2018). Affiliations & Activities: Member of CEU's Ethical Research Committee and GenderHUB. Active in grants and projects, including de- and re-democratization studies. Regularly collaborates with international networks like the ECPR. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups on environment and democracy at CEU's Democracy Institute, focusing on transboundary environmental governance and policy advocacy.

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Daniel TrugmanView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Nevada, RenoUnited States

Dr. Daniel Trugman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), affiliated with the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. He holds a BS in Geophysics from Stanford University and MS/PhD in Earth Sciences from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Previously, he was a Richard P. Feynman Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2018–2020) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin (2020–2022). His research focuses on earthquake rupture processes, seismic hazards, and leveraging machine learning and big data in seismology. He leads projects at the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, investigating Nevada seismicity, fault interactions, and earthquake early warning systems. Education: • Ph.D., Earth Sciences, UC San Diego (2017) • M.S., Earth Sciences, UC San Diego (2015) • B.S., Geophysics, Stanford University (2013) Research interests include: Nevada seismicity and tectonics Earthquake source properties (stress drop, radiated energy) Seismic hazard analysis Machine learning for glacier dynamics and seismic monitoring Induced seismicity and fracking impacts Awards: Charles F. Richter Early Career Award (2023) Mousel-Feltner Award for Research Excellence (2023) His work integrates high-fidelity physical modeling with data-driven techniques, including studies on glacier basal sliding, ground motion prediction, and fault network complexity. He teaches courses on Python for Earth Sciences and earthquake engineering. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and collaborates with the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) and USGS.

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Patrick BayerView profile

Professor

University of GlasgowUnited Kingdom

Patrick Bayer is a Professor of Political Economy and Research Director in the Division of Political and International Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. His work focuses on the political economy of environmental regulation, climate policy, and international cooperation. He is affiliated with Glasgow's Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and the Climate Social Science Network (CSSN). Bayer serves as Associate Deputy Editor of Climatic Change and organized the 2023 Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) conference. His research examines carbon markets, corporate decarbonization, and the distributional impacts of climate policy, with recent projects funded by the ESRC and others. Bayer's research interests span environmental governance, climate policy design, and the interplay between domestic and international political dynamics. He has published extensively on topics like EU emissions trading, renewable energy policy, and global climate negotiations. His work often employs quantitative methods, including experimental and survey-based approaches. Awarded the 2021 STEP Emerging Young Scholar Award by the American Political Science Association. Active in editorial roles and grant review committees, including the Environmental Politics and Governance Network and the Institute for Replication (I4R). His ongoing ESRC-funded project explores the role of science in international climate cooperation. Bayer teaches courses on international organizations and global climate politics, emphasizing quantitative and theoretical approaches.

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Kylah HeddingView profile

Assistant Professor

University of IowaUnited States

Kylah Hedding is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in political communication, environmental communication, and strategic communication, with a focus on water and energy policy, civic engagement, and advocacy organizations. Her research examines media and advocacy roles in politics and policy-making, particularly in Iowa's environmental and agricultural sectors. Education: Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2016). Research interests include the intersection of media, science, and policy, with projects on local newspapers, community engagement, and alternative media influence. She teaches strategic and political communication courses and advises the UI chapter of PRSSA. Her recent work explores extreme weather preparedness and media ownership effects on news bias. Prior to academia, she worked 10+ years in strategic communication and public affairs in the water industry, including roles in Washington, D.C., and Denver.

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