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Department of Human Ecology

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Understanding the Human Dimensions of Environmental

Problems To Advance Effective Sustainability Solutions

What is Human Ecology?

The Department of Human Ecology of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences addresses the human dimensions of environmental problems and their solutions. Faculty from diverse disciplines study the complex relationships between humans and the environment to inform the development of equitable environmental solutions and practices that balance human well-being and the environment.  The key practice driving our mission is “collaborative leadership.” Read more below.

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EPIB Alum (2023) Vanessa Thomas Fights for Environmental Justice

Article Credit: Bella Fowler Vanessa Thomas is an Environmental Justice Organizer at the community based organization Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC). After transferring from University of Maryland Baltimore,…

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EPIB Alumni Leads New Directions for Nature Conservancy, Returns to EPIB to Teach U.S. Environmental Policy

Dr. Johnny Quispe, EPIB alumni and Associate Director of Cities Programs at the Nature Conservancy Article Credit: Lindsey Wiessner Johnny’s career development began at Rutgers, with a…

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COMING SOON! Scottish Sustainability Study Abroad Class in Summer 2025!

Dr. Harris recently received a Rutgers Global Engagement Grant to build a new study abroad program on Scottish Sustainability! It will be a three-week course led by…

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