Scott Cloutier
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Mail code: 7904Campus: Tempe
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Scott Cloutier (we/us/our) is an Assistant Professor and Senior Sustainability Scholar in the School of Sustainability and the College of the Global Futures. We founded and direct the Sustainability and Happiness Lab (Happy Lab), and the Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness™ (Happy Hoods) project, where our research interests center on understanding when sustainable outcomes and happiness coincide. Our work involves multi-year research, teaching and applied collaborations to regenerate human, more-than-human, and community sustainability. Scott has completed local and global projects, including, but not limited to, the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Guatemala, Denmark, and on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona.
Scott has degrees in civil, environmental, and environmental and biological engineering. We are also certified in and practice assets-based development, regenerative development, permaculture, natural building, applied shamanism, depth hypnosis, and the integrative healing arts. We are a military (USN) veteran, former college athlete, and a lifelong farmer and advocate for remembering humanity's connection to and reliance upon nature, ancestors, and the wisdom of more-than-human families. Thus, our applied research methods and practices are grounded in creative processes of attending, where researchers recognize aspects of co-being and co-becoming, and are radically open to feelings and messages, relating to the world and understanding ourselves in meaningful ways.
We now focus our efforts on supporting local community hubs that enhance the sustainability and happiness of their surrounding neighborhoods, members, and the land they are situated on. Our latest applied research is in three main areas: (1) regenerative practices that restore land, human and more-than-human individuals, and communities, (2) nature-based practices and tools, such as applied shamanism, that fulfill spiritual yearning, promote sustainability, and their relationship to self-actualization and flourishing, and (3) transcendent learning environments and outcomes.
- Ph.D. Biological and Environmental Engineering, minors in Systems Engineering and Human Behavior, Cornell University 2014
- M.S. Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire 2010
- B.S. Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire 2008
- A.S. General Studies, Mendocino College 2004
- MK92 Weapons Systems Certification, United States Navy 1998
- Electronics Systems Certification, United States Navy 1997
Systems based community development
Regenerative development
Human values
Happiness and well-being
Sustainable cities and communities
Spirituality
Sustainability and Happiness Research Lab
El Sayed, S., and Cloutier, S. (2022). Weaving Disciplines to Conceptualize a Regenerative Food System. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development.
Larson LR, Mullenbach LE, Browning MH, Rigolon A, Thomsen WJ, Covelli MW, Reigner NP, Sharaievska I, McAnirlin O, D’Antonio A, Cloutier S., Helbich, M., and Labib, S.M. (2022). Greenspace and park use associated with less emotional distress among college students in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental Research, 112367.
Linking Sustainability and Happiness: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives. (2021). The Community Quality of Life and Well-Being Book Series. Cloutier, S., El Sayed, S., Ross, A., and Weaver M. (Eds.). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Cloutier, S., El Sayed, S.*, Ross, A., Weaver, M. (2021). Introduction to Linking Sustainability and Happiness: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives. Cloutier, S., El Sayed, S., Ross, A., and Weaver M. (Eds.). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Cloutier, S., El Sayed, S.*, Ross, A., Weaver, M. (2021). Conclusion to Linking Sustainability and Happiness: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives. Cloutier, S., El Sayed, S., Ross, A., and Weaver M. (Eds.). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Browning, MH., Larson LR., Sharaievska I., Rigolon A., McAnirlin O., Mullenbach L., Cloutier S., Vu TM., Thomsen J., Reigner N., Metcalf EC. Psychological impacts from COVID-19 among university students: Risk factors across seven states in the United States. (2021). PloS one, 16(1), 0245327.
Berejnoi, E.*, Messer, D.*, & Cloutier, S. (2020). Cultivating Spiritual Well-Being for Sustainability: A Pilot Study. Sustainability, 12(24), 10342.
Cloutier, S., Angiletta, M., Mathias, J.D. and Onat, N. (2020). Informing the Sustainable Pursuit of Happiness. Sustainability.
Falstad, B. A.*, and Cloutier, S. (2020). The Building Community: Using Participatory Design in Skid Row to Build Connection and a Shared Vision for a Just and Sustainable Future. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability: Annual Review.
Zhao, Y., Cloutier, S., and Hongqing, L. (2020). Farmers’ Economic Status and satisfaction with Homestead Withdrawal Policy: Expectation and Perceived Value. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Gibbons, L.*, Pearthree, G.*, Cloutier, S., and Ehlenz, M. (2020). The development, application, and refinement of a Regenerative Development Evaluation Tool and indicators. Ecological Indicators.
Gheiterani, N., El Sayed, S., Cloutier, S., Budruk, M., Gibbons L., and Khanian, M. (2020). Investigating the Mechanism of Place and Community Impact on Quality of Life of Rural-Urban Migrants. International Journal of Community Well-Being.
Gheiterani, N., El Sayed, S., Cloutier, S., Budruk, M., and Gibbons L. (2019). Investigating the importance of place attachment for subjective quality of life among rural to urban migrants in Hamedan. International Journal of Community Well-Being.
Gibbons, L., Pearthree, G., Cloutier, S., and Ehlenz, M. (2019). The development, application, and refinement of a Regenerative Development Evaluation Tool and indicators. Ecological Indicators.
Cloutier, S., Ehlenz, M., and Afinowich, R. (2019). Cultivating Community Wellbeing: Guiding Principles for Research and Practice. International Journal of Community Wellbeing.
Vermeer, D., Bell, L., Medeiros, C., Plummer, T., and Cloutier, S. (2019). Lessons from Denmark: Enhancing Human Well-being with Urban Green Spaces. Solutions.
Mitra, R.*, Cloutier, S., Nautiyal, S.*, Paralkar, S.*, and Morrison, B.*(2019). Toward an Applied Assessment Framework for Neighborhood Level Sustainability and Happiness. The International Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context 15 (1): 25-43. doi:10.18848/2325-1115/CGP/v15i01/25-43.
Ross, A., Cloutier, S., and Searle, M. (2019). The association between leisure time physical activity and happiness: Testing the indirect role of health perception. Journal of Community Psychology.
Berejnoi, E.*, Rodriguez, N.*,Martinez, J.*,Sykes, C.*,Haugerud, C.*,Cloutier, S.(2018). The Cultivation of Inner Balance. Solutions. https://www.thesolutionsjournal.com/article/cultivation-inner-balance/
Cloutier, S.(2018). A Heart-Centered Vision for Sustainability. Solutions. https://www.thesolutionsjournal.com/article/heart-centered-vision-sustainability/
Biel, B.*, LaScola, D.*, Berejnoi, E.*,Cloutier, S., and MacFadyen, J. (2018). Does Inclusivity Really Matter? The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Farm-Based Internship Programs. Solutions. https://www.thesolutionsjournal.com/article/inclusivity-really-matter-importance-diversity-inclusion-farm-based-internship-programs/
Sieng, M.*, Cloutier, S., and Irimata, K. (2018). Positive Youth Development Sustainability Scale (PYDSS): The development of a universal tool. The Journal of Social Change.
Gibbons, L.V.*, Cloutier, S.A., Coseo, P.J., and Barakat, A. (2018). Regenerative development as an integrating paradigm and methodology for landscape sustainability. Sustainability. http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/6/1910/pdf.
Cloutier, S.,Berejnoi, E.*, Russell, S.*, Morrison, B.*,and Ross, A. (2018). Toward a Holistic Sustainable and Happy Neighborhood Development Assessment Tool: A Critical Review of Relevant Literature. Ecological Indicators. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X1830061X.
Robinson, C.*,Cloutier, S., and Eakin, H. (2017).Examining the Business Case and Models for Sustainable Multifunctional Landscaping Enterprises in the Phoenix Metro Area. Sustainability.http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/12/2307.
Cloutier, S., Karner, A., Breetz, H., Toufani, P. * , Onat, N., Patel, S. * , Paralkar, S. * , Berejnoi, E. * , Morrison, B. * , Papenfuss, J. * , Briggs, A.D. * , and Carlson, C. (2017). Measures of a sustainable commute as a predictor of happiness. Sustainability. doi:10.3390/su9071214.
Onat, N., Kucukvar, M., Halog, A., and Cloutier, S. (2017). Systems Thinking for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: A Review of Recent Developments, Applications, and Future Perspectives. Sustainability. doi:10.3390/su9050706.
Musikanski, L., Briggs, D. * , Cloutier, S., Colbert, J. * , and Strasser, G. * . (2017). Development and Implementation of the Happiness Alliance’s Happiness Index. Journal of Social Change.
Musikanski, L., Polley, C., Cloutier, S., Berejnoi, E. * , and Colbert, J. * (2017). Happiness in Communities: How Neighborhoods, Cities and States Use Subjective Well-being Metrics. Journal of Social Change.
Paralkar, S. * , Cloutier, S., Nautiyal, S. * , and Mitra, R * . (2016). The Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness (SNfH) Decision Tool: Assessing Neighborhood Level Sustainability and Happiness. Ecological Indicators. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.11.009
Pfeiffer, D. and Cloutier, S. (2016). Planning for Happy Neighborhoods. Journal of the American Planning Association
Larson, L.R, Jennings, V., Cloutier, S.A. (2016). Public parks and Wellbeing in U.S. Cities. PLOS ONE.
Cloutier, S. (2015). In Pursuit of Happiness: Moving Our Communities Toward a Sustainable and Happy Future. The International Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social and Cultural Context.
Cloutier, S. and Pfeiffer, D. (2015). Sustainability through Happiness: A Framework for Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development. doi: 10.1002/sd.1593
Cloutier, S., Jambeck, J.R. and Scott, N.R. (2014). Application of the Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Index to Coastal Cities in the United States. Ocean & Coastal Management. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2014.02.017.
Cloutier, S., Jambeck, J.R, and Scott, N.R. (2014). The Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Index: A Metric for Assessing a Community’s Potential Influence on Residential Happiness. Ecological Indicators, 40, 147-152; doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2014.01.012
Cloutier, S., Larson, L.R, Jambeck, J.R. (2013). Are Sustainable Cities “Happy” Cities?: Associations Between Sustainable Development and Human Well-Being in Urban Areas of the United States. Environment, Development & Sustainability, doi:10.1007/s10668- 013-9499- 0.
Books
New Dimensions in Community Well-Being. (2017). The Community Quality of Life and Well-Being Book Series. Kraeger, P., Cloutier, S. and Talmage, C. (Eds.). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Book Chapters
Berejnoi, E.*, Ulluwishewa, R., Cloutier, S., Gibbons, L.*, Puga, S.*. (2019). Spirituality: The Missing Link Between Sustainability and Happiness: A Framework for Holistic Development. In Y. Kee, S.J. Lee & R. Phillips (Eds.), Perspectives on Community Well-Being (pp.). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Prosser, P. * , Cloutier, S. (2017). Chapter House: Vision for a Sustainable Future. New Dimensions in Community Well-Being: The Community Quality of Life and Well-Being Book Series. International Society of Quality of Life Studies.
Kraeger, P., Cloutier, S., Talmage, C. (2017). Conclusion from the Editors. New Dimensions in Community Well-Being: The Community Quality of Life and Well-Being Book Series. International Society of Quality of Life Studies.
Cloutier, S., Pfeiffer, D. (2016). Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness: A framework for a sustainable future. Phillips, R. & Wong C.(Eds.). The Handbook of Community Well-Being. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
Prosser, P. * , Patel, S. * , Slaymaker, A. * , Cloutier, S. (2016). Broadening Opportunities for Happiness with Local Knowledge. Book on Environmental Sustainability, Department of Sustainability Sciences, Lakehead University.
Technical Reports
Fall 2015 Workshop Students, Cloutier, S. (2015). Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Tempe, Arizona Project Report.
Randell, H. * and Cloutier, S. (2015). Mauka to Makai: Low Impact Development in Honolulu. Report to the City and County of Honolulu Stormwater Quality Branch.
Study Abroad Guatemala Students, Dalrymple, M., DeFilippis, M., and Cloutier, S. (2015). Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Guatemala Current State Analysis. Arizona State University.
Reber, T., McCrone, C., Guttikonda, A., Scott, N.R., Tester, J., Cloutier, S.A. (2013). Sustainable Communities for Revitalizing and Transforming New York. Cornell University.
Sustainable Communities Working Group. (2011). Aspen Trails Ranch Helena, Montana: Toward a Sustainable Community. Cornell University.
Other Publications
Prosser, P. * and Cloutier, S. (2015). Riding the Path of Happiness. Green Living Magazine.
Cloutier, S. (2014). Design for Happiness: The Ultimate Sustainability Solution? Slate.
Degree Granting Publications
Cloutier, S.A. (2014) The Implications of Sustainable Development for Happy Neighborhoods. Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. Cornell University.
Cloutier, S.A. (2010) “Evaluation of Remediation Agents for DDT- and PCB- contaminated Wetlands. Masters Thesis. Department of Civil Engineering. University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.
* indicates student author
Courses
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 394 | Special Topics |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 591 | Seminar |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 294 | Special Topics |
| SOS 394 | Special Topics |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 294 | Special Topics |
| SOS 394 | Special Topics |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| ART 494 | Special Topics |
| ART 494 | Special Topics |
| ART 598 | Special Topics |
| ART 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| THP 494 | Special Topics |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
| THP 494 | Special Topics |
| THP 598 | Special Topics |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 294 | Special Topics |
| SOS 394 | Special Topics |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 792 | Research |
2019 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| BIO 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2019 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 294 | Special Topics |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
2018 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 110 | Sustainable World |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
Musikanski, L., Morrison, B., and Cloutier, S. Envisioning and Enacting System Change for Sustainable, Happy, Resilient Societies. Pre-conference Workshop. International Society of Quality of Life Studies Annual Conference. Innsbruck, Austria. September, 2017.
Affordable Housing, Health, and Happiness in Arizona: Barriers and Opportunities. ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. Tempe, Arizona. September, 2017.
Sustainability: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? The Exposaludable Health Summit. Santa Cruz, Bolivia. March 31, 2017.
Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness. UPSA. Santa Cruz, Bolivia. March 30, 2017.
Sustainability, Community, Happiness and Libraries. The Library Journals Directors Summit. Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento, California. December 1, 2016.
Happiness as a Young Man: Connecting Parental Expectations with Your Own. Boys Team Charity. Thunderbird High School. Phoenix, Arizona: May 1, 2016.
Community Spaces and Human Wellbeing. Uptown Farmers Market. Phoenix, Arizona: April 23, 2016.
Community Sustainability and Happiness Workshop. International Society of Quality of Life Studies Conference. Phoenix, Arizona: October 15-18, 2015.
Happiness: A Tool for Individual and Community Resilience. Southeast Regional Library, Gilbert, Arizona. August 15, 2015.
Enviro/Cultural Preservation & Social Entrepreneurship: Culturally Sensitive Sustainable Design. Navajo Inspiring Entrepreneur Workshop. Flagstaff, Arizona, May 4, 2015.
Sustainable Neighborhood Happiness: Lessons Learned from Community Collaboration. Sustainable Cities Network Best Practices & Green Building Workgroup and the School of Sustainability Open House. Tempe, Arizona, April 30, 2015.
Hozho: A Vision for the Tonalea Chapter House. Navajo Visioning Workshop. Tonalea, Arizona. April 16, 2015.
Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness: How Can You Help? Honors Society for Sustainability Public Meeting. Tempe, Arizona. March 26, 2015.
Sustainable Design for Happiness. National Association of Engineering Student Councils Conference, Arizona State University. Tempe, Arizona. March 2015.
Engineering for Happiness. Engineering Business Practices Course, Arizona State University. Tempe, Arizona. February 24, 2015.
The Implementation of Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness. Graduate Student Colloquium. University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia. October 2013.
2014 The Age of Sustainable Development MOOC Certificate, Columbia University
2014 Community Indicators and Research Certification, International Society of Quality of Life Studies
2011 Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference Poster Presentation, 1 st Place. Long-term Happiness: A Tool for Sustainable Development.
2010 Graduate School Class Marshal, University of New Hampshire
2008 Terry McManus Memorial Individual Sustainability Award, WERC Competition
2008 WERC, A Consortium for Environmental Education and Technology Development, Environmental Design Contest, 1st place
2015 - The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP)
2014 - Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network (CAAAN)
2014 - International Society of Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS)
2011-2012 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
2011-2012 The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
2008-2010 The Society for Ecological Restoration Northeast Chapter, Student Director
2008-2009 Durham Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee
Undergraduate Student Activities
Sarah Boege, 2014-2015, Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability
Sean Murray, 2014-2015, Bachelor of Science in Sustainability
Brandon Ruiz, 2014-2015, Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS), Spring 2015, Sustainable Garden Structures in Chocola, Guatemala.
Graduate Student Activities
Erica Berejnoi, 2016-2020 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: TBD.
Leah Gibbons, 2017-2019 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: TBD
Adam Gabriele, 2016-2018 (expected), Master of Art in Sustainability. Project Title: TBD.
Beth Ann Morrison, 2016-2019 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: TBD
Genevieve Pearthree, 2015-2017 (expected), Master of Science in Sustainability. Project Title: The promise of inner city revitalization, and the need for affordable housing to address two sides of the same coin-- poverty concentration and sprawl.
Rachael Rosenstein, 2016-2017 (expected), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: TBD.
Natalia Rodriguez, 2015-2019 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: TBD.
Sarra Tekola, 2016-2020 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: TBD.
Jessica Kamrath 2014-2017 (expected), Doctorate of Communication. Project Title: TBD.
Jason Papenfuss, 2015-2018 (expected), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: The backward step: Mindful approaches to transformational sustainability.
Mira Word, 2017-2018 (expected), Doctorate of Communication. Master of Science in Sustainability. Project Title: TBD.
Post Graduate Projects/Theses Directed
Alyssa Kiefer, 2015-2017 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Combating Food Waste via Happiness and Sustainable Strategies in Phoenix, Arizona.
Ramanuj Mitra, 2015-2017 (graduated), Master of Science in Sustainability. Project Title: Assessing the Sustainability and Happiness Potential of Southwestern US Neighborhoods through Scaled-down City-level Indicators.
Michael Sieng, 2015-2017 (graduated), Doctorate of Sustainability. Project Title: Assessing Positive Youth Development Programs for Sustainable Participant Outcomes.
Robert Barton, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: The Jubilee Project: Social Change Gamification of Urban Sustainability Initiatives Via a Well Being Lens.
Amy Bergley, 2015-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Combating Food Waste via Happiness and Sustainable Strategies in the US, UK and Denmark.
Ashley Briggs, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Sustainable Development in a Region of Conflict: My Experience Working for a Colombian Non-Profit Organization.
Suzanne Jumper, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Water and Quality of Life: A comparative case study analysis between American and Guatemalan Neighborhoods.
Siddhanth Paralkar, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: The Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Decision Tool: Tool for Assessing Neighborhood Level Sustainability and Happiness.
Sambhram Patel, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Multi Family Recycling: Implementation Models.
Christopher Robinson, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Examining the Business Case and Models for Sustainable Multifunctional Landscaping Enterprises in the Phoenix Metro Area.
Alex Slaymaker, 2014-2016 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Illegal Dumping in Cincinnati, OH: An Applied Quality of Life Project. Graduated 2015:
Cassandra Mac, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: A cross-sectoral approach to co-create local sustainable solutions.
Paul Prosser, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Chapter House: A Vision for a Sustainable Future.
Haley Randell, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Sustainability Solutions. Project Title: Mauka to Makai: Low Impact Development in Honolulu.
Post Graduate Committees Served On
Maya Azzi, 2015-2017 (graduated), Master of Science in Community Resource & Development. Project Title: A Thoughtful Journey Toward Sustainable Choices: Can Mindfulness Enhance Behavior Intent?
Kimberly Feldbauer, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Urban and Environmental Planning. Project Title: The Sustainable Neighborhoods For Happiness Project: Understanding the link between food consumption, procurement, and resident happiness.
Dillon Kennedy, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Urban and Environmental Planning. Project Title: Assessment of the Impact of a Neighborhood Transportation Network on Happiness.
Johnny Thomas, 2014-2017 (graduated), Doctorate of Sustainable Engineering. Project Title: Human Resilience and Development in Coupled Social, Ecological, & Technological Systems: A Holistic Approach to Critical Infrastructure
Past Graduate Research Projects
Pai Hui Yu, 2014-2015 (graduated), Master of Advanced Study in Geographic Information Systems. Project Title: Sustainable Neighborhood for Happiness: GIS Analysis.
Arizona State University
Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Workshop and Capstone Course
The Biology of Happiness
Community of Scholars
Cultivating Inner Sustainability
Food Systems, Community Development, and Happiness in Denmaerk Study Abroad Course
Building Resilience through Sustainability Planning in the United Kingdom and Demark Study Abroad Course
Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Guatemala Study Abroad Course
Ashford University, Online
Dependence of Man on the Environment
Southern New Hampshire University, Online
Environmental Issues
Principles of Physical Science
Energy and Society
Success Strategies for Online Learning
University of North Georgia
Environmental Science
College Algebra
Tompkins County Community College
Developmental Math
Intermediate Algebra
Innovation Academy Charter School
Engineering
Artgineering
Systems Thinking for Sustainability
University Service
2015 - Sustainability Honors Society Advisor, School of Sustainability
2015 - Masters of Sustainable Solutions Supervisory Committee, School of Sustainability
2015 - Academy Mentor Program, School of Sustainability
Editor
Associate Editor. (2015). The International Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context. Volume 12, Issue 1. The Sustainability Collection.
Associate Editor. (2015). New Dimensions in Community Well-Being. The Community Quality of Life and Well-Being Book Series.
Conference Organizing Committee Member
2017 International Quality of Life Studies Annual Conference, Innsbruck, Austria. Co- chair: Promoting Well-Being: The Role of Public and Private Sectors Track.
2015 International Quality of Life Studies Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Article Reviewer
Social Indicators Research
Journal of Happiness Studies
Applied Research in Quality of Life
Environment, Development and Sustainability
Sustainability
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Space and Flows: An International Journal of Urban and Extraurban Studies
On Sustainability
Service to Public
2007-2014 Math & Science Enrichment Volunteer
2007-2013 Big Brother Big Sisters Volunteer