Eric Lee Morgan

Eric Lee Morgan is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, holding dual appointments in the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Program and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences within the College of ACES. He also has affiliations with the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies under the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on how communities understand and interact with their environments, emphasizing cultural discourses of environment and science communication to broad audiences. Dr. Morgan is set to become the Graduate Program Coordinator for the ALEC program in ACES.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2002)
• M.A. in Communication Studies, New Mexico State University (1997)
• B.A. in Languages/Linguistics and Communication Studies, New Mexico State University (1995)

Research interests include communication strategies in agricultural technology adoption, cross-cultural environmental discourses, and interdisciplinary education programs. His recent work examines digital agriculture communication in the US and Brazil, as well as urban sustainability design. Dr. Morgan collaborates with institutions like FAPESP through Lemann Center grants, reflecting his focus on transnational academic partnerships.

His publications span agricultural communication, urban ecology, and study abroad program design, showcasing a blend of applied and theoretical research. He has not been explicitly noted for scientific awards, but his contributions to pedagogy and policy-relevant communication research are notable.

Advising and grants: As an established faculty member, he likely advises graduate students (though specific names are unlisted) and participates in collaborative grants such as Lemann/FAPESP initiatives. His role in coordinating the ALEC program highlights his administrative leadership in academic program development.