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Brennan Lagasse is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, where he has taught since 2011, spanning its evolution from Sierra Nevada College to Sierra Nevada University. He employs a holistic, sustainability-focused pedagogy across interdisciplinary programs.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology (Dual major), Colgate University, 2002
- M.A. in Social Science (Environment & Community program), Cal Poly Humboldt, 2008
- Ph.D. in Sustainability Education, Prescott College, 2021
Research Interests center on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Decolonization, and Sustainable Outdoor Recreation, with a focus on Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and transdisciplinary sustainability scholarship. His work bridges experiential education and cultural preservation, particularly in alpine and Arctic regions.
His publications include critical analyses of Indigenous activism and environmental policy. Lagasse's 2021 dissertation explores the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge through Indigenous wisdom, while his 2008 thesis addresses First Nations and federal policy.
Professional Engagements:
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification (2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021)
- American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Level II (2007)
- Advanced Crevasse Rescue (2015)
- Leave No Trace Certification (2000)
He mentors student-led initiatives like the People and Planet club and collaborates with the Washoe Tribe and Alaskan Indigenous communities. Lagasse also serves as an athlete ambassador for Protect Our Winters and Winter Wildlands Alliance.
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