Dr. Jacob Bethem is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures at Arizona State University, with a doctoral degree in sustainability.
He specializes in applying sustainability principles and practices across industries and disciplines. Dr. Bethem has over 15 years of teaching experience, over 10 years of managerial experience in corporate retail and family restaurant settings, and often serves as a research consultant for business and education.
Recent topics of publications and client work include sustainability in tourism, electric vehicle fleet conversion, practices for hosting more sustainable events, issues of ethics in energy decisions, and more. His interests in sustainability include transforming organizations into net positive operations, improving lifestyles with more sustainable practices, and valuing all forms of life.
His courses blend concepts from business, science, and philosophy; tend to combine quantitative modeling with ethical prescriptions; and often involve active learning assignments and real-world impact.