Department(s):
College of Health, Science, and Technology Administration
College of Health, Science, and Technology Administration
Discovery Partners Institute
School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health
Title(s):
Associate Dean - CHST
Associate Dean Administration Stipend
DPI Affiliate
Associate Prof.
Area of Specialization
Sustainable Development; Feminist Political Ecology; Latin American Geography; Plastic Pollution; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Circular Economy; STEM Education; AI for Sustainability
Dr. Anne-Marie Hanson
Associate Dean, College of Health, Science, and Technology
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
Affiliated with the University of Illinois System Discovery Partners Institute
Research
- Gender and Sustainability in Environmental Policy: Studying how gender and equity considerations influence sustainable development, nature-based solutions, ecosystem management, and pollution mitigation strategies, with focus on waste management, plastic pollution, and marine debris in coastal Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Coastal Resilience and Sustainable Urban Development: Advancing strategies for disaster recovery, climate adaptation, and WASH initiatives to support communities facing rapid environmental change and foster sustainable urban development.
- Circular Economies in Illinois: Exploring circular economies, resource recovery, and environmental justice through interdisciplinary research in Illinois.
- STEM Education for Sustainable Futures: Expanding pathways for students in STEM by integrating environmental sustainability, social impact, and interdisciplinary learning, with a focus on the role of technology and AI in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Publications
- United Nations Environment Programme and Gender and Water Alliance (2022). Gender Mainstreaming in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management: Principles, Case Studies and Lessons Learned. Nairobi.
- Buechler, S. and A.M. Hanson, eds. (2015) A Political Ecology of Women, Water and Global Environmental Change. London: Routledge.
- Hanson, A.M. (2020) Feminist Futures in Latin American Geography. Journal of Latin American Geography, 19(1): 215-224.
- Hanson, A.M. (2017) Women's activism linking plastic pollution to community health in the coastal wetlands of Yucatan. Gender and Development 25(2):221-234.
- Finn, J. and A.M. Hanson. (2017) Critical Geographies in Latin America. Journal of Latin American Geography 16(1):1-15.
Involvement
- STEM Education and Student Success: Advancing STEM pathways, academic advising, and integrating sustainability and AI into student learning experiences.
- Community and Research Partnerships: Local and global collaborations on sustainability and resilience initiatives.
- Laboratory Safety: Strengthening research safety culture and compliance.
Teaching
- ENS 571 Sustainable Development
- ENS 552 Environmental Social Sciences and Humanities
- ENS 476 Environmental Ethics
- ENS 475 Political Ecology: The Political Life of Trees, Trash, and Turtles
- ENS 472 Urban Environments
- ENS 450 Undergraduate Capstone
- ENS 401 Environmental Justice: Science, Policy, and Activism
- ENS 251 Introduction to Environmental Science