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Brent Steel is a University Distinguished Professor and Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He holds affiliate appointments in the Master of Natural Resources, Water Resources Management, Marine Resource Management, and Environmental Sciences Graduate Programs, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in public policy and environmental governance.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from Washington State University and a B.A. in Government from Eastern Washington University.
- Ph.D., Political Science, Washington State University
- M.A., Political Science, Washington State University
- B.A., Government, Eastern Washington University
- A.A., Spokane Falls Community College
Brent Steel's research centers on the intersection of science, politics, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, natural resource management, and the ideological challenges to scientific consensus in policymaking. His work spans comparative studies in North America and internationally, particularly in rural and western contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding how public values, interest groups, and political culture shape environmental and energy policy.
His leadership includes directing the Public Policy Graduate Program from 2003 to 2023 and teaching core courses such as Public Organizations and Leadership, Public Policy Theory, and Qualitative Research Methods.
Brent Steel has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including being named a University Distinguished Professor in 2022 and holding Fulbright Scholar appointments in Botswana, Russia, and Canada.
- University Distinguished Professor (2022)
- Fulbright Scholar, Public Administration, University of Botswana (2003)
- Fulbright Scholar, Environmental Studies, Russia (1998)
- Fulbright Canada Research Chair, University of Victoria (2023)
He has secured international research opportunities and collaborative grants through Fulbright programs and has led major interdisciplinary projects reflected in his extensive editorial and authorial work. His academic service includes curriculum development, such as contributing to open educational resources, and fostering cross-program collaboration across environmental and policy disciplines.
Brent Steel is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary graduate programs at Oregon State University, including the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program, Water Resources Management, Marine Resource Management, and the Master of Natural Resources program, where he contributes to integrated research and education in sustainability and resource policy.
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