Samuel J. Keith

Samuel J. Keith is an Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership at North Greenville University and a doctoral candidate in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at the University of Georgia (expected completion 2024). He holds an M.S. from Clemson University (2016) and a B.S. from Texas A&M University (2014). His research focuses on urban greenways, environmental gentrification, and pro-environmental behavior in outdoor recreation.

• University of Georgia Ph.D. candidate (2024 expected)
• Assistant Professor at North Greenville University (2022-present)
• Former instructor at Clemson University (2014-2016)

His research examines urban greenways (Atlanta BeltLine), environmental gentrification (equitable greening), trails (Pacific Crest Trail), and pro-environmental behavior. He has published in journals like Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, and Environment and Behavior. Key collaborators include Dr. Ken Woosnam and Dr. Lincoln Larson.

Recent publications reveal trends in urban ecology, recreation sociology, and environmental psychology. His work addresses environmental justice (Atlanta BeltLine), community-based conservation (R3 hunting workshops), and climate change education (educational travel interventions).

Teaching experience includes Social Science Methods in Natural Resources, Protected Area Management, and Introduction to Travel & Tourism at the University of Georgia (2018-present), plus camping and kayak instruction at Clemson University (2014-2016). He works with the Woosnam Lab at UGA and contributes to community tourism planning through field studies.