Angie Carter

Angie Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University. Her work spans environmental and rural sociology, with a focus on justice issues in agricultural systems and rural communities. Carter holds a PhD in Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture from Iowa State University, an MS in Rural Sociology from the same institution, an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona, and a BA in English and French from the University of Iowa.

• PhD, Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University
• MS, Rural Sociology, Iowa State University
• MFA, Creative Writing, University of Arizona
• BA, English and French, University of Iowa

Dr. Carter's research centers on environmental and rural sociology, with particular expertise in community-based and participatory research methods. Her work examines agrifood systems through the lens of environmental and energy justice, focusing on how power dynamics shape agricultural practices and rural community development. She has conducted extensive research on women landowners, gender dynamics in agriculture, and the intersection of food justice with rural studies. Her approach often integrates feminist perspectives to analyze how social structures influence conservation practices and agricultural decision-making.

Analysis of Dr. Carter's publication record reveals a strong focus on gender, justice, and sustainability in agricultural contexts. Her work frequently examines women's roles in agriculture, environmental conservation, and food systems. There's a clear trajectory toward increasingly intersectional analyses that consider how gender interacts with other social categories to shape experiences in rural communities and agricultural systems. Her recent work also shows growing engagement with policy innovation and the application of data feminism frameworks to agricultural research.

Dr. Carter has secured significant funding for her research, including grants from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, and the Portage Health Foundation. Her funded projects often focus on community food systems, farm-to-school initiatives, and supporting marginalized land stewards. She actively collaborates with community organizations like the Western UP Food Systems Collaborative and the Women, Food and Agriculture Network.

Dr. Carter teaches courses including Introduction to Sociology, Food Systems & Sustainability, Environmental Justice, Ethnographic Methods, Communities and Research, and Social Thought and Contemporary Issues. Her teaching reflects her research interests, emphasizing critical perspectives on social structures and justice issues in food and environmental systems.