معرفی
Clare E. B. Cannon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-environmental inequality, integrating feminist and queer theories to address environmental justice, climate change, gender inequality, and health disparities in urban, rural, and disaster contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D., Sociology (City, Culture & Community Program), Tulane University
- M.A., Social Ethics and Depth Psychology and Religion, Union Theological Seminary–Columbia University
- B.A., American Studies (minor in Gender and Women’s Studies), Scripps College, Claremont Colleges Consortium
Her interdisciplinary research employs mixed-methodologies to analyze environmental hazards, climate adaptation, and health outcomes, particularly among marginalized communities. Recent work includes community-engaged studies in Kettleman City, CA, and advancing climate justice frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (2016)
- Shelley Coverman Memorial Award (2015)
- Hoffman Award for German Language Study (2012)
- Edward A. White Award for American Studies (2008)
- Fulbright Honorable Mention (2008)
She mentors graduate and undergraduate students through the Cannon Lab, focusing on environmental health and justice. Her service includes co-founding academic symposia and committee roles in professional societies like the American Sociological Association.
