معرفی
Sonja K. Pieck is the Clark A. Griffith Professor of Environmental Studies and Department Chair at Bates College. Her research focuses on environmental governance, memory, and conservation in landscapes marked by historical trauma, such as the Green Belt in Germany. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Clark University (2006). Her work bridges ecological principles, historical memorialization, and community participation in conservation efforts.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geography, Clark University (2006)
Research Interests:
- Exploring how nature (e.g., cultural landscapes, biodiversity) is produced and valued by different groups.
- Environmental politics at multiple scales, including Indigenous rights and NGO mobilization against infrastructure projects.
- Memory and conservation in post-industrial/militarized landscapes, as detailed in her book Mnemonic Ecologies: Memory and Nature Conservation along the Former Iron Curtain (MIT Press, 2023).
Awards:
- 2024 PROSE Award for Excellence
- 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Teaching: Offers courses like Environment & Society, Politics of Wildlife Conservation, and Environmental Justice, emphasizing global perspectives in environmental social sciences.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in community-based research through courses like Community-Engaged Research in Environmental Studies, fostering collaboration with local and global communities.
