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Kevin Surprise is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Studies at Mount Holyoke College, where he contributes to sustainability education and research. He is also a member of the Sustainability Steering Committee, reflecting his commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action.
Education:
- Ph.D., Clark University
- M.A., Clark University
- B.A., Framingham State University
His research focuses on the political and ethical dimensions of climate interventions, particularly solar geoengineering. He critically examines how power, capitalism, and colonialism shape environmental policies and technological responses to climate change. His work bridges environmental studies, political ecology, and climate justice, emphasizing the need for equitable and democratic governance of emerging climate technologies.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing solar geoengineering through the lenses of justice, governance, and geopolitical power. Themes include militarization, capitalist interests, settler colonialism, and the risks of mainstreaming unproven climate interventions. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans environmental science, political theory, and critical geography.
Scientific Awards:
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Kevin Surprise advises on environmental curriculum and sustainability initiatives at Mount Holyoke. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, his publications suggest active engagement in critical climate research. He collaborates with scholars in environmental politics and sustainability science, contributing to high-impact journals in the field.
There is no mention of specific research labs or teams in the provided material, but his involvement with the Sustainability Steering Committee indicates institutional leadership in campus sustainability efforts.
