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Miriam Greenberg is Professor of Sociology at the University of California Santa Cruz, where she co-directs the Center for Critical Urban and Environmental Studies. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center and a BA in Urban Studies from Eugene Lang College at the New School for Social Research. Her academic career focuses on urban studies, political ecology, and sustainability, with particular attention to how cities are branded and marketed during times of crisis. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology with Highest Distinction, City University of New York (2000) B.A. in Urban Studies with a minor in Media Studies, Eugene Lang College at the New School for Social Research (1986) Greenberg's research interests span social theory, urban studies, geography, political ecology, disaster and crisis studies, sustainability studies, media and cultural studies, social movements, and housing. She has conducted extensive research on New York City, New Orleans, Buenos Aires, and California, focusing on the intersections of urban development, environmental challenges, and social justice. Her work critically examines how urban branding strategies legitimize market-based solutions over social objectives, particularly during fiscal and environmental crises. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of housing crises, climate change, and urban sustainability. Greenberg's work increasingly focuses on California's unique challenges, particularly the entanglement of housing affordability, wildland-urban interface expansion, and climate vulnerability. She has developed a critical framework for understanding urban unsustainability through relational geographies that connect seemingly disparate urban challenges, with significant implications for policy and community action. Her notable recognition includes: Winner of the 2009 Robert Park Book Award for best Community and Urban Sociology book for "Branding New York: How a City in Crisis Was Sold to the World" Greenberg serves as Principal Investigator on the UCOP Climate Action Research Initiative project "WUI Research for Resilience: Addressing California's Climate, Conservation, and Housing Crisis." She has undertaken engaged research projects including the Critical Sustainabilities project (https://critical-sustainabilities.ucsc.edu/) and "No Place Like Home," which examines the affordable housing crisis in Santa Cruz County (http://noplacelikehomeucsc.org/). She also serves on the editorial board of the IJURR Studies in Urban and Social Change book series at University of California Press, contributing to the scholarly discourse on urban transformations. Her research teams operate at the intersection of academic inquiry and community engagement, with recent work involving partnerships examining California's climate, conservation, and housing challenges. She has co-authored significant works with scholars like Kevin Fox Gotham and Penny Lewis, and her Critical Sustainabilities project represents an ongoing collaborative effort focused on urban and environmental justice issues in California, emphasizing the importance of public-facing scholarship that directly addresses community needs.

• social theory
• urban studies
• geography
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Lowery Parker is an Affiliated Faculty member at the SIT Graduate Institute , where she contributes to programs like the MA in Sustainable Development Practice and PhD in Sustainability . She holds a PhD in Geography and Integrative Conservation and a Master’s in International Policy from the University of Georgia . PhD in Geography and Integrative Conservation , University of Georgia Masters of International Policy (MIP) , University of Georgia Dr. Parker’s research focuses on the politics of agricultural investment in Africa , particularly examining food sovereignty , genetically modified crops , and the social impacts of large-scale agricultural projects . Her work also explores soil carbon markets , land justice , and pedagogies of solidarity , emphasizing the intersection of racial and economic justice in transforming food and energy systems. Her publications analyze sugarcane expansion in southern Africa, smallholder incorporation in Zambia’s sugar industry, and neoliberal biotechnology in Latin America. These works span disciplines like environmental science , political economy , and agrarian studies , addressing themes such as capitalist land acquisition , labor dynamics , and sustainable resource use .

• Agricultural Investment Politics
• Food Sovereignty
• Land and Food Justice
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Dr. Patrick Hurley is a Professor and Chair of Environmental Studies at Ursinus College, leading initiatives like the Robert and Shurley Knaefler Whittaker Environmental Research Station and the People and Urban Forests research group. His work focuses on urban and rural environments, particularly forested ecosystems and their roles in providing ecosystem services. He emphasizes experiential learning through projects like the Ursinus Food Forest, where students engage in sustainable land management. A recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award and the Morris K. Udall Fellowship, he has published widely on urban foraging, exurban dynamics, and political ecology. Education: B.A. German Language & Politics (University of Maryland), M.S. & Ph.D. Environmental Studies (University of Oregon). Teaching includes courses on globalization, urbanization, and ecological change. Research collaborations span Philadelphia’s urban forests to exurban regions in Pennsylvania and Turkey. His research group examines how social-political factors shape forest conservation and resource utilization, with studies on material and cultural resilience in cities. Grants include funding from TreeVitalize and the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. Recent work highlights urban foraging’s role in sustainability during crises like the pandemic. Awards: Excellence in Teaching (2013), Udall Fellowship (Doctoral), Outstanding Article (2011). Grants: TreeVitalize, PA Conservation Districts. Labs/Teams: People and Urban Forests Group, Whittaker Research Station. Dr. Hurley also serves as an Ambassador for Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails network and collaborates with organizations like the Friends of Buford Park. His work bridges academic research with community engagement, fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

• Environmental Management
• Urban Forestry
• Ecosystem Services
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Wayne Batchis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware, and Director of the Legal Studies Program. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University (2009) and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania (1999). His research focuses on American constitutional law, particularly the First Amendment, election law, and the intersection of political parties with constitutional frameworks. He teaches courses on constitutional law, civil liberties, and comparative constitutional law. Batchis’s scholarly work examines topics such as free speech protections, Supreme Court decisions shaping political parties, and the implications of corporate speech rights. His recent research explores how constitutional law interacts with urban development patterns and suburbanization. Notable publications include analyses of the Citizens United decision, the paradox of corporate speech, and the role of judicial philosophy in shaping legal doctrines. As Director of Legal Studies, he oversees interdisciplinary initiatives bridging law and political science. His academic contributions emphasize doctrinal analysis and the application of constitutional principles to contemporary issues like electoral systems and urban governance.

• Constitutional Law
• First Amendment
• Election Law
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Dr. Laura Taylor is Associate Professor and Planning Program Coordinator in York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Her research analyzes nature-environment politics in regional planning, focusing on Toronto's urban-rural fringe and growth management policies. She specializes in Greenbelt planning, climate change adaptation in land use, and political ecology of exurbia. Current projects examine municipal climate action through land-use planning and pandemic-induced exurban migration patterns. Dr. Taylor authored key works on Ontario's Greenbelt Plan and teaches environmental planning, urban ecology, and environmental design. She serves on the Ontario Greenbelt Council and contributes to sustainable urban mobility research.

• Urban Planning
• Greenbelt Planning
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Pamela Rutherford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Brandon University, Manitoba. Her research focuses on the conservation biology of prairie reptiles and amphibians, investigating genetic diversity, habitat fragmentation, and biogeography. She supervises both graduate and undergraduate students in environmental and life sciences programs. Current students: Alyssa Eagle, Shawna Philpott Past students: 17 advisees from 2006–2015 Her teaching portfolio includes courses in evolution, population biology, and animal behavior. She actively participates in conservation initiatives like the Save Our Skinks project, collaborating with Manitoba Conservation and NatureNorth.com to protect Northern Prairie Skinks. Research examines peripheral populations' conservation significance and stress impacts on amphibian immune function. Key research themes: Genetic differentiation in fragmented habitats Reptile hibernation and morphology Anthropogenic impacts on amphibians Climate change adaptation strategies

• Conservation Biology
• Herpetology
• Genetic Diversity
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James Thorson is Professor and Chair of the Economics Department within the School of Business at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), specializing in real estate and urban economics, land use regulation, and local economic development. His academic leadership spans teaching core business subjects while directing departmental initiatives. Thorson's research centers on land use regulation and housing markets, with significant contributions to understanding zoning impacts, urban development constraints, and local economic policy effectiveness. His work extends to African economic development through comparative analyses of state-owned enterprises and women entrepreneurs, particularly within ECOWAS member states. This interdisciplinary approach bridges urban economics, development studies, and business management. Publication trends from 1994-2024 reveal two distinct research trajectories: foundational work on zoning theory and housing market dynamics in the 1990s, evolving into contemporary studies of African economic integration and enterprise performance. His scholarship consistently applies rigorous econometric methods to real-world policy questions across urban planning, finance, and international development contexts. Thorson has secured multiple research grants including: Principal Investigator for "For Hire Transportation Services" (Connecticut Department of Transportation, $5,265, 2014-2015) Co-Principal Investigator for "Innovating for the Future School of Business" (SCSU, $4,000, 2019) Co-Principal Investigator for "Department Seminar Series" (SCSU, 2012-2013) Co-Principal Investigator for "Grant for Assessment workshop" (SCSU, $1,000, 2012)

• Regulation of land use and housing
• Local economic development
• Real estate economics
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Brian J. Burke serves as an Associate Professor in the Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University, where he teaches sustainability economics and development. His research critically examines intersections of environmental justice, alternative economies, and socio-political transformation through the lens of political ecology and political economy. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Arizona (2012) M.A. in Anthropology, University of Arizona (2006) B.A., Williams College (2002) Burke's scholarly work centers on grassroots movements for socio-ecological change, with particular emphasis on how material conditions and cultural processes interact to enable or constrain transformative possibilities. His regional expertise spans Latin America (especially Colombia, Brazil, and Paraguay) and the United States (particularly southern Appalachia and the US-Mexico border). Methodologically, he champions community-based and activist research approaches that directly serve movement goals while challenging dominant knowledge production paradigms. Analysis of his 12 publications since 2010 reveals persistent engagement with solidarity economies, climate adaptation through local knowledge systems, and the democratization of science communication. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical movement support, examining barter systems in Medellín, rural cooperatives in Latin America, and environmental discourse in Appalachian media. While specific current grant details aren't provided, Burke's prior post-doctoral work with the Coweeta Listening Project and Coweeta LTER Program demonstrates sustained commitment to collaborative, place-based research. His office is located in 211 Living Learning Academic building at Appalachian State University, where he continues to develop curriculum like SD 3375: Sustainability, Economics, and Development.

• Political ecology
• Political economy
• Grassroots activism for environmental and socio-economic change
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