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Michael W Everett serves as Professor of Practice, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, and AFNRE M.A. Program Coordinator in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, teaching sustainability, leadership, and agriculture education courses.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in Mathematics from Olivet College
- M.S. in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University
- Ph.D. in Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies from Michigan State University
- Michigan Professional Teaching Licensure in Mathematics/Agriscience
Dr. Everett's research applies social-psychological theories to Conservation Education and Human Dimensions of Wildlife, utilizing Teaching-as-Research and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to enhance undergraduate instruction. His work extensively explores optimal experiences (flow) through environmental film courses and experiential learning in agriculture education, with publications examining narrative transportation, leadership development, and student engagement in sustainability contexts.
Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications shows consistent focus on psychological learning mechanisms, particularly how film and experiential methods influence environmental worldviews and educational outcomes across undergraduate and graduate programs in sustainability and agriculture education.
His scientific recognition includes:
- CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award (2020)
Dr. Everett advises 400+ students across Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education (AFNRE), Environmental Studies and Sustainability, and Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism programs, and contributed to MSU's grant for expanding career education in food/agriculture fields (2020).
He chairs Michigan FFA Leadership Events including Agriculture Education CDE, Junior High Public Speaking, and Environmental Skills Contest, and serves on the College Curriculum Committee.
