Background
Susan grew up on a ranch south of Gillette, Wyoming. She attended small,
rural schools through the 8th grade. She attended High School in Gillette
and graduated in 1978. She received her undergraduate degree from the
University of Wyoming in Laramie. She graduated with a B.S. in Communication
in 1982. She earned an M.A. in Communication from the University of Wyoming
in 1984. Her thesis considered how personal expectations can positively or
negatively influence organizational climates. In 2002, Susan earned her
Ph.D. in Geography from Texas A&M University. Her dissertation examined four
rural coastal communities in Texas. Her research showed how the communities
both cooperate and compete for control of the local environment near the San
Antonio Bay.
Vitae |
Fall 2006 courses
GEOG 120-001: Environment
and Culture
EVST 498-001:
Senior Capstone
Environmental Studies Minor Worksheet
Director's Vita
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Environmental
Research
Among the various projects with which
she has been involved, Susan has worked on research projects that examined:
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environmental ethics training as a
means of mediating environmental conflict
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community based initiatives as a
means of addressing toxic waste disposal
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grass-roots organizations in areas
where environmental contaminations are suspected of causing birth defects
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combined scientific and local
community advisory boards as environmental planning agencies
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International
Experience
Susan's international experiences
include: teaching in mainland China, Italy and France. She has traveled to
more than 20 countries, including Greece, Croatia and Indonesia. |
