Rob Scott

Rob Scott is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, focusing on politically-engaged education and sustainable food production. He leads the Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP), which provides college education to incarcerated individuals, serving over 200 students annually across four prisons. Scott’s work emphasizes justice and democracy in education, particularly for populations impacted by the criminal justice system.

• Education: PhD in Educational Policy Studies (2011), Master’s in Environmental Science (2006), both from the University of Illinois.
• Affiliations: Education Minor (CALS) and Minor in Crime, Prisons, Education and Justice (A&S).

His research addresses systemic barriers to education and sustainable agriculture. Scott received the White House’s ‘Champions of Change’ award in 2016 for his advocacy. He has secured grants, including a $600,000 award from Ascendium Education Group for the Education Justice Tracker, a tool aiding incarcerated students navigating legal transitions.