Romsdahl, R.J. (2005) "When Do Environmental Decision Makers Use Social Science?" In G.D. Brewer and P. Stern (Eds.), Decision Making for the Environment: Social and Behavioral Science Research Priorities. Washington D.C., The National Academies Press. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309095409/html/

Romsdahl, R.J. (2005) "Political Deliberation and E-Participation in Policy-Making," CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture: A WWWeb Journal. In J. Morreale and P. D. Marshall. (Eds.), Thematic Issue New Papers in American Cultural Studies. Vol. 7.2. Princeton University Press. Available at: http://clcwebjournal.lib.purdue.edu/clcweb05-2/romsdahl05.html

"Whose Preferences Count?: An Institutional Economic Analysis of Natural Resource Use at Isle Royale National Park" 1998. Available at: http://www.msu.edu/user/schmid/papers.htm

Conferences, Paper Presentations, Workshops

"Decision Support for Climate Adaptation Planning in the US: A Call for Climate Extension Agents" Poster Presentation at the WMO Conference: Living with Climate Variability and Change: Understanding the Uncertainties and Managing the Risks. Espoo, Finland. July 2006.

Rapporteur for Climate Change Science Program Workshop: Climate Science in Support of Decision Making. Washington, D.C. November 2005

"E-participation in Policy-making: Can it Promote Political Deliberation?" Presented at: The Cultural Studies Association 2nd Annual Conference. Northeastern University, Boston. May 2004

"Ensuring Accountability in Collaborative Decision-making" Presented at: The Society for Human Ecology, Northeast Regional Conference on Sustainable Community Development. Antioch Graduate School, N.H. April 2002

"Ensuring Accountability in Collaborative Decision-making: An Examination of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 and its Implications for the US Forest Service" Presented at: The Environmental Science and Policy Department's Student Speaker Series, George Mason University, VA. November 2001

"Crossing Boundaries in Land Management: A Case Study of The Brooks Township Land Use Vision" Presented at: The 11th International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology. Jackson, WY. October 2000

"Community Participation in Land Management: A Case Study of The Brooks Township Land Use Vision" Presented at: The Rural Sociological Society. Washington, D.C. August 2000

• AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

• The National Academies Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship
• Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society
• Environmental Science and Policy Department Fellowship
• Environmental Science and Public Policy Program Recruitment Fellowship
• Department of Resource Development Office Fellowship

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2005-present)
• Cultural Studies Association (2004-present)
• Society for Conservation Biology (2003- present)
• Society for Human Ecology (2000- 2004)
• Rural Sociology Society (2000-2001)
• National Association for Interpreters (1998-2000)

• Collaboration between government and stakeholders in environmental decision-making—including social movements and community activism, methods of deliberation, and electronic participation
• Human dimensions of global environmental change
• Human interactions with the environment—specifically issues in land management, i.e. public-private relations, suburban sprawl, and federally protected lands
• Integration of natural and social sciences in environmental decision-making

• Earth Week 2005 Events Planning Committee, George Mason University.  Spring 2005.
• Course Development Committees, New Century College:
• NCLC 120 “The Natural World,” Fall 1999, 2000, 2004
• NCLC 140 “Self as Citizen,” Spring 2002, 2005.
• Writing Across the Curriculum Committee, George Mason University.  Summer 2004.
• Seminar Planning Committee, National Academies of Science.  Fall 2003.

Department of Earth System Science and Policy
Clifford Hall
4149 University Avenue, Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
Website: http://essp.und.edu/

Assistant Professor

Activities:	Conduct independent and collaborative research on topics in environmental policy and human dimensions of climate change, such as decision support for adaptation planning. Teach two graduate courses: ESSP 501 “Earth System Science & Policy” and ESSP 599 “Special Topics in Environmental Policy.” Advise graduate students in Masters of Environmental Management degree track.
Dates:	August 2006 – Present

 

George Mason University

New Century College
4400 University Drive MSN 5D3
Fairfax, VA 22030
Website: http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/

Academic Advisor

Activities:	Provided academic guidance to undergraduate students in areas of class scheduling, degree progress, and dean’s requests.
Dates:	January 2001 – August 2005

Instructor for NCLC 140 “Self as Citizen”

Course Description:	First-year students explore the definitions of self and society in historical non-Western and Western contexts. Issues relating to the concepts of moral identity, cultural differences, and American government are covered using text, film, plays, social science research methods, self-reflection, and writing.
Activities:	Taught an examination of citizenship and society through focus topics such as watershed management, environmental stewardship, and sense of place; assignments included: lectures, seminar discussions, website development, daily writing, research papers, course portfolios, public presentation, and group projects.
Dates:	January – May 2002 and 2004

Instructor for NCLC 120 “The Natural World”

Course Description:	An introduction to the worlds of science and mathematics. First-year students explore contemporary issues of public health and the environment, with an historical perspective and understanding of how scientists communicate ideas. Students engage in debate, poster presentation, and group problem solving.
Activities:	Taught an investigation of life and evolution from the perspective of human interactions with the natural world; assignments included: lectures, films, seminar discussions, public debates, exams, daily writing, research papers, course portfolios, scientific investigation, public presentations, and group projects.
Dates:	August – December 1999, 2000, 2004

Instructor for NCLC 311 “Mysteries of Migration”

Course Description:	An investigation of the biology of migration and its implications for public policy. Students consider the phenomenon of migration in the context of natural history, conservation, and cultural issues. This course is a SENCER model course, designed to connect science and civic engagement. Please see the SENCER website for more details: http://www.sencer.net/models.cfm
Activities:	Taught a hands-on, integrated introduction to the biology and policies of migration; assignments included: lectures, films, class discussions, current events analysis, research papers, public presentation in a science policy interface, lab and field exercises, group presentations, and course portfolios.
Dates:	January – May 2004

Instructor for NCLC 490 “Experiential Learning and Internship”

Course Description:	Connecting students’ academic coursework to experiences and challenges outside the university classroom. This also gives students opportunities to build on their skills and explore career options.
Activities:	Primary instructor and mentor for students working in a structured and supervised professional experience, within an approved agency, as they earn academic credit; development of Internet classroom space where student assignments were posted and graded; assignments included course portfolios.
Dates:	May – August 2003 and 2004

Instructor for NCLC 401 “Conservation Biology”

Course Description:	Provides students with a working knowledge of conservation biology. This course integrates the study of social, economic, and political factors with biodiversity, population modeling, habitat degradation, and management issues. The experiential learning component of the course includes weekend-long field trips examining Black Bear management in Virginia and wetlands management in North Carolina.
Activities:	Taught a hands-on, integrated introduction to conservation biology; assignments included: lectures, class discussions, research paper, public presentation in a science policy interface, lab and field exercises, daily essays, group presentations, and course portfolios.
Dates:	January – May 2003

Instructor for NCLC 304 “Social Movements and Community Activism” ¹

Course Description:	An exploration of community activism by looking at social movement case studies and engaging in direct social action. Students learn about grass roots movements, rhetorical strategies for attracting members, and how movements evolve into viable organizations and institutions.
Activities:	Taught an exploration of public participation in creating social and political change; assignments included: lectures and class discussions, research paper, daily essays, advocacy letters, project reports, group presentations, and course portfolios.
Dates:	August – December 2001

George Mason University Service:

• Participation in faculty/staff program assessment and re-evaluation at annual retreats
• Recruitment, orientation, and academic advising for freshmen and transfer students
• Summer reading program, discussion leader for freshmen small group seminar
• Written evaluation of senior portfolios and exit interviews with graduating students

Science & Technology Policy Fellowships Program
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005

AAAS Environmental Fellow: US Climate Change Science Program Office and EPA Global Change Research Program

Activities:

Conducted research on collaboration efforts between federal agencies working on human dimensions of climate change and the stakeholders they serve; assisted in coordination of the Human Contributions & Responses/Decision Support working group on climate change across thirteen federal government agencies; served as liaison with the National Academies’ Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change; participated in November 2005 workshop on decision-making strategies for climate change policies.

Dates:

September 2005 – 2006

Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
500 5th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001

Graduate Fellow: Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change

Activities:	Background research and development of an annotated bibliography with an introductory summary on the use of social science information in policy decision-making; worked with a committee of peers to organize and present a guest-speaker seminar; worked with a research team to find and organize background literature to support issues on public participation in environmental decision-making.
Dates:	September – November 2003

Forest Service
Policy Analysis
Yates Bld. 201 14th St. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024

Intern

Activities:	Research on the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 and the Proposed Management Rule to examine its implications on collaborative Forest Service activities.
Dates:	June – August 2001

National Park Service
Shenandoah National Park
Luray, VA 22835-9036

Interpretive Park Ranger

Activities:	Developed and presented original interpretive environmental hikes and programs; visitor services in an information center including backcountry orientations and Shenandoah Natural History Association sales.
Dates:	May – October 2000

National Park Service
Isle Royale National Park
Houghton, MI 49931

Interpretive Park Ranger

Activities:	Developed and presented original interpretive environmental programs; visitor services in an information center including backcountry orientations and permits and Natural History Association sales; assisted in natural resource management and field studies.
Dates:	May – September 1998

Lansing, MI 48917

Naturalist

Activities:	Developed and implemented environmental education lessons and activities for elementary students and the public. Led guided hikes, assisted in training volunteers, helped with trail maintenance and grounds work, and cashiered a gift shop.
Dates:	July 1996 – April 1998

Denver, CO 80203

Canvasser and Political Activist

Activities:	Canvassed for membership funds, petition signatures and letter writing campaigns; educated the public about environmental issues.
Dates:	June – August 1995