Steffanie Scott

Steffanie Scott is a Professor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, with a cross-appointment in the School of Environment, Resources & Sustainability (SERS). Her work centers on sustainable food systems, decolonization, and land-based pedagogy.

• PhD from the University of British Columbia
• Co-Chair of Waterloo Region Food System Roundtable
• Past President of Canadian Association for Food Studies

Research Interests:

• Food sovereignty and localization
• Agroecology and regenerative agriculture
• Decolonizing education and land practices
• Climate emotions and relational learning
• Community food systems and governance

Teaching:

• Courses on Food Systems & Sustainability
• Land-based pedagogy development
• Professional skills training

Article Trends: Recent publications focus on ecological agriculture in China, sustainable diets, urban food governance, and decolonial pedagogy. Her work bridges academic research with community-based practices.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper award (2020) for "Serving Up Food Studies Online"

Graduate Supervision: Has supervised over 30 graduate students in China, Vietnam, and Canada.