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Richard Clark Stedman is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University. He also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Conservation Social Sciences and is a member of the Graduate Field of Development Sociology. His academic career includes prior roles at The Pennsylvania State University (2002-2007) and the Canadian Forest Service.
Dr. Stedman holds a Ph.D. in Sociology/Rural Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000), an M.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University (1993), and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989).
His research focuses on social-ecological systems, emphasizing sense of place, environmental quality, and community well-being. Key areas include energy transitions (shale gas, renewables), wildlife management, and resource-dependent communities. Recent work explores solar energy development impacts and community adaptation strategies.
His 200+ publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with energy policy, climate resilience, and cultural dimensions of environmental attitudes. Notable recent studies address public opposition to utility-scale solar, Latine environmental behaviors, and fisheries governance in Iceland.
- Awards: Rural Sociological Society Excellence in Research (2019), Atkinson Center Faculty in Residence (2017), CALS Rising Star (2015)
Teaches courses including NTRES 2201 (Society and Natural Resources), NTRES 4320 (Human Dimensions of Coupled Systems), and NTRES 6201 (Community, Place, and Environment). Active in outreach through Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, addressing issues like deer disease prevention and agrivoltaics innovation.
Associated with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences, his work bridges social science and environmental stewardship, emphasizing place-based solutions for just urban and rural transitions.
