"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."
—Rachel Carson
—Rachel Carson
Professor of environmental history
Member of the Great Lakes Research Center
- Ph.D., University of Washington
- M.Phil, Oxford University
- B.A., Dartmouth College
Biography
I am an environmental historian who examines the shared histories of people and watersheds. My current research explores the connections between landscape change, mining, and environmental health in Lake Superior and other boreal watersheds.
During 2012-2013, I am the King Carl XVI Gustaf Professor of Environmental Science, in residence in the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious studies at Umeå University.
When I start at Michigan Tech in July 2013, I will be focusing on the environmental history of Lake Superior. I am particularly interested in students who wish to work on fisheries or mining environmental histories.
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Environmental history
- Watershed change
- Ecological history
- Fisheries history
- Mining history