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Dr. Michael Tarrant is a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, serving as Director of Discover Abroad. His career spans over three decades, with roles including Associate Professor (1998-2006) and Assistant Professor (1992-1998) in Recreation and Leisure Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Recreation from Colorado State University and multiple advanced degrees in related fields.
Research focuses on global education, sustainability, and international protected area management. He has authored influential textbooks like Sustaining People, Planet and Profit and pioneered programs linking study abroad with global citizenship. His work emphasizes transformative learning through educational travel, environmental citizenship, and sustainability pedagogy.
- Key research areas: Global citizenship, sustainability education, study abroad outcomes, and policy.
- Notable publications span journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.
Awards include the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor title. He leads Discover Abroad, focusing on sustainability and global programs. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing socio-environmental challenges through education and policy.
