Environmental Studies People

Dickinson began offering a Certificate in Environmental Studies in 1981 and created the Environmental Studies and Environmental Science majors in 1994. Faculty, Students and Alumni of the Environmental Studies Department are brought together by an innovative and exciting curriculum and have created an engaged community of scholars and practitioners in a variety of environmental fields.

Faculty
Staff
Students
Alumni

Faculty

Please visit the college bulletin for an overview of ES department faculty, including contact information, background and research.

Candie C. Wilderman
Professor of Environmental Science
Kaufman Building Room 112
wilderma@dickinson.edu
(717) 245-1573

Michael K. Heiman
Department Chair
Professor of Environmental Studies and Geography
Kaufman Building Room 110
heiman@dickinson.edu
(717) 245-1338

Brian S. Pedersen
Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science
Kaufman Building Room 130
pedersen@dickinson.edu
(717) 245-1897

Gregory J. Howard
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Kaufman Building Room 131
howardg@dickinson.edu
(717) 245-1527

Michael D. Beevers
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Kaufman Building Room 106
beeversm@dickinson.edu
(717) 245-8036

Staff

Environmental Studies Staff members and Directors of Co-curricular programs work closely with faculty, students, and alumni of the department to enhance our dynamic curriculum.

Mary Orr
Department Cordinator
Kaufman 110
orrm@dickinson.edu
717-245-1355

Vallie Edenbo
Environmental Studies Technician
Kaufman 121
edenbov@dickinson.edu
717-245-1860

Julie Vastine
Director of the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring
Kaufman 124
vastine@dickinson.edu
717-245-1565

Jinnie Woodward
Assistant Director of the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring
Kaufman 124
woodwarj@dickinson.edu
717-245-1565

Jennifer Halpin
Director of the Dickinson College Farm
Kaufman 122
halpinj@dickinson.edu
717-245-1251

Matthew Steiman
Assistant Director of the Dickinson College Farm
Biodiesel Technical Advisor
Kaufman 122
steimanm@dickinson.edu
717-245-1251

Students

Environmental Studies and Environmental Science Majors persue a variety of academic and co-curriculuar activities while studying at Dickinson. These students work together inside and outside of the class room to build a sense of academic community. They contribute to planning department functions such as the Earth Issues Seminar, social networks, and end-of semester department parties. Each year the department graduates about 20 students.

Student Profiles

Kristen Lee
Class of 2010
Environmental Studies Major
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Activities: Infernos (co-ed a capella), Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Swimming, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education internship, Liberty Cap Society, Treekid for life
Study Abroad: University of East Anglia in Norwich, England (spring 2009)
What is your favorite part about the ES Major?
The amazing classes, the personable professors, the hands-on aspect.
What are you hoping or planning to do after graduation?
Hopefully University of Texas Austin's dual master's degree program in Energy and Earth Resources and Public Affairs. I hope to focus on regional leadership in energy policy and management issues.

Alumni

As host to one of the oldest Environmental Studies programs in the country, Dickinson has a strong, diverse network of alumni in the environmental and sustainability fields. Visit our Environmental Studies Alumni Page to learn more.