James Kezar IV Hayes-Bohanan

James Kezar IV Hayes-Bohanan is a Professor of Geography at Bridgewater State University (formerly Bridgewater State College). He has served as Chair of the Geography Department (2005–2008) and held roles such as Graduate and Continuing Education Coordinator. His work emphasizes environmental geography, Latin American studies, and the intersection of coffee production with socio-economic and ecological systems. He co-coordinates Project EarthView, an inflatable globe-based outreach program for K–12 students and teachers, and serves as an Affiliated Scholar at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Coffee Studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Geography, University of Arizona (1998)
• M.A. in Geography, Miami University (1989)
• B.A. in Geography, University of Maryland Baltimore County (1986)

Research Interests: Dr. Hayes-Bohanan focuses on environmental geography, Latin America, and coffee production. His work explores urbanization in the Amazon, GIS applications in land-use planning, and the revitalization of geographic education. He advocates for sustainability through initiatives like the U.S.-Brazil Consortium in Urban Development and promotes fair-trade practices through academic programs and community engagement.

Articles Trends: His publications span environmental policy, Latin American history, and coffee-related studies. Recent works highlight the socio-ecological dimensions of coffee production, Amazonian development, and the use of GIS in municipal planning. Earlier studies examine reservoir sedimentation and deforestation in Brazil and Ohio, reflecting a consistent emphasis on human-environment interactions.

Scientific Awards:

• National Merit Finalist (1981)
• University of Arizona Graduate College Fellowship ($5,000, 1990)
• BSC Presidential Faculty/Librarian Grant (2006–2008)
• SEMAGNET Glenn Miller Award (2009)
• Massachusetts Colleges Online Course of Distinction (2008)

Advising & Grants: He has mentored students in projects like forest succession in Rondônia (2003) and fair-trade university initiatives (2011). His grants include funding from the Davis Educational Foundation for technology integration and the BSC Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART) for sustainability and scholarly work.

Labs/Teams: Active in Project EarthView, the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia, and the Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater. Collaborates with institutions like the Watershed Access Lab and the Southeast Massachusetts Geography Network (SEMAGNET).