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Tabitha M. Benney is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's School of Public Affairs, with additional affiliations in the School of Environment, Society, and Sustainability, the Latin American Studies Program, and the International Studies Program. She leads the Utah Radon Lab and co-directs the Utah Energy and Power Innovation Center (U-EPIC). Her research bridges International Political Economy and Environmental Studies, focusing on climate adaptation, energy transitions, and health disparities in marginalized communities.
- Education:
- BSFS in Foreign Service (Georgetown University, 2001)
- MA in International Affairs (Georgetown University, 2007)
- PhD in Political Science (University of California, Santa Barbara, 2013)
Research Interests center on the intersection of capitalism and environmental governance, air quality disparities, and low-carbon energy policies. Her work emphasizes vulnerable populations (low-income, tribal, elderly) and urban-rural inequality.
Recent Publications include studies on wildfire pollution, PM2.5 infiltration in buildings, and climate policy in emerging economies, with articles in Science of the Total Environment, Energy Policy, and WIREs Climate Change. Key themes: environmental justice, policy design, and multi-scale pollution analysis.
Scientific Awards include the Distinguished Teaching Award (University of Utah, 2022), Faculty Fellow (College of Social and Behavioral Science, 2022), USTEM Collaborative Grant (2024), and multiple grants from the International Studies Association and Interdisciplinary Research Pilot Program.
Grants & Leadership highlight her role in climate adaptation workshops, community-engaged research with tribal communities, and collaborations with institutions like the Earth Research Governance Network. She teaches courses in political economy, environmental policy, and research methods.
