My research focuses on issues of environmental contamination and human health-related exposures. I leverage interdisciplinary expertise in water quality and treatment, risk assessment, data science, environmental justice, and community-engaged research to help diverse groups -- from small community organizations to industries and governmental agencies -- make decisions to mitigate environmental health risks and reduce health disparities.
ENVS 3030 - Topics in Environmental Social Sciences
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Spring 2026
Covers a variety of topics that may include human ecology, environment and society, and quantitative environmental social science. Offered depending upon instructor availability and student demand. Fulfills intermediate social science requirement for Environmental Studies major. Recommended prerequisite: ENVS 1000. Not repeatable for credit.
ENVS 4800 - Capstone: Critical Thinking in Environmental Studies
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Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
Examines a specific environmental topic in depth, synthesizing information from complex and controversial issues. Different course sections present different topics. Fulfills capstone requirement for Environmental Studies major. Recommended prerequisites: ENVS 1000 and ENVS 3020 and ENVS students should have already taken a cornerstone class (ENVS 3520, ENVS 3525, ENVS 3555, or ENVS 3621).