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Steven Silvern is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainability at Salem State University. He has served in editorial roles for The Northeastern Geographer and held leadership positions in the American Association of Geographers (AAG), including Regional Councilor and Publications Committee Chair. His research bridges cultural, political, and environmental geography with a focus on Indigenous rights and sustainability.
- Education: B.A. from Clark University, M.A. from University of Illinois-Urbana, and Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
His work examines Native American geographies, food systems, and the intersection of environmental sustainability with religious/spiritual belief systems. Recent projects include mapping Massachusetts food systems, analyzing the Jewish Food Movement, and exploring climate change activism through faith-based frameworks. He has collaborated extensively with students and researchers on topics like community-supported agriculture, fisheries, and food insecurity.
Selected publications include co-editing Religion, Sustainability and Place: Moral Geographies of the Anthropocene (2021) and authoring studies on Ojibwe treaty rights, food justice, and heritage landscapes. He has presented at major conferences like the AAG Annual Meeting and contributed to policy-focused research through editorial and advisory roles.
Steven Silvern has been actively involved in academic service, including chairing the AAG Publications Committee and advising the Salem State Sustainability Council. His collaborations with graduate and undergraduate students highlight his commitment to mentorship in geographical research.
