Current Teaching
In the Fall 2017 Semester I am offering:
Open to
graduate students at the University of Illinois:
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NRES 598: Human Dimensions of the Neighborhood Environment. This class examines how our place of residence impacts our daily lives. From the architecture and street plans to the landscaping and presence (or absence) of parks, plazas, and even pubs or restaurants, our surroundings have an impact on our health, what we think, what we do, friendships we form, and how we feel about the place in which we live.
Open to
all students at both UI and Purdue:
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The Undergraduate Research Certificate is granted by the University (through OUR) and is available to undergraduates "who make research central to their academic experience" by working with a professor on their professional project. It requires the student to devote at least ten hours per week working with a professor on research, present their research at a departmental, college, or professional conference, and complete other requirements. I typically have one or two students with an interest in social ecology, the built and natural environment, or sub-group politics working in this capacity. Please make an appointment to see me if this may be of interest. More information and paperwork is available here.
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NRES 598: Human Dimensions of the Neighborhood Environment. This class examines how our place of residence impacts our daily lives. From the architecture and street plans to the landscaping and presence (or absence) of parks, plazas, and even pubs or restaurants, our surroundings have an impact on our health, what we think, what we do, friendships we form, and how we feel about the place in which we live.
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Thesis and dissertation advising or committee service. Please come by or make an appointment if you are interested in having me serve on a thesis or dissertation committee.
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Independent Study Opportunities. Please note that I no longer sponsor students for government internships except under unusual circumstances; I leave that to the regular political science faculty. Please ask one of them to sponsor your work. However, I continue to offer independent study and internships to students studying human dimensions of the environment, or the sociology of neighborhoods, as well as the lobbying internship. I also make exceptions about other topics and opportunities for students in any field with whom I have had good prior working relationships.
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Environment and Behavior Laboratory. Directed or independent laboratory work for students doing interdisiplinary research on the human dimensions of the environment. Pending approval of the Graduate College and the University, credit can be applied toward the HDES Minor and Concentration. Laboratory space (that allows students to work on their research while interacting with faculty and professionals in the field) may be available at the Trelease Woods Lab (EBL) in Urbana, the Vermillion River Observatory (VRO) in Danville, or at the Built Environment Research Lab (BERL) on Farber Drive in Champaign. However, enrollment in the course does not guarantee lab space.
Open to graduate students at Purdue University:
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UEEE 52955: The Neighborhood Context. Examines how significant aspects of neighborhood design influence the lives of residents. What is efficient may not be healthy, for example, and what is "desirable" may have undesirable consequences for society or residents.