Environmental Communication: Twelve Years in and Five Years Out

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

2009 marks the 12th anniversary of NCA's Environmental Communication Division. This panel invites reflection on the status of environmental communication research, teaching, and service in the United States and around the world. Panelists representing diverse experiences, interests, and career stages will present their views on key aspects of the field. Initial presentations will be followed by a facilitated discussion with audience members to help map the field's agenda for the next five years and beyond.

Sub Unit

• Five Years Out Programs

Cosponsor

• NCA First Vice President

Chair

• Jonathan Gray, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Presenters

• William Kinsella, North Carolina State University

• Stephen Depoe, Univ of Cincinnati

• James Cantrill, Northern Michigan University

• Tema Milstein, Univ of New Mexico

• Emily Plec, Western Oregon University

• Gregg Walker, Oregon State Univ

• Cindy Spurlock, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

• Kevin DeLuca, University of Georgia

Session Organizer

• William Kinsella, North Carolina State University