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Dorceta Taylor is the Wangari Maathai Professor at Yale University's School of the Environment, specializing in Environmental Sociology. She has over 27 years of academic experience, including a notable tenure as a professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability. Taylor's research has significantly influenced the understanding of diversity within environmental institutions, evidenced by her landmark report 'State Diversity Environmental Institutions' and her book 'Rise of the American Conservation Movement: Power, Privilege, and Environmental Protection.' This work critically examines historical conservation ideologies, linking them to issues of racism and social discrimination. Taylor has also authored 'Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility', addressing environmental hazards faced by marginalized communities in the United States. Her extensive contributions to the field have earned her several prestigious awards, including the National Audubon Society Women in Conservation Award and the Smithsonian Institution honor in 2019. Taylor's academic credentials include a PhD and master’s degrees from Yale, reflecting her deep commitment to environmental justice and equity within academic and civic discussions.
Yale School of the Environment • New Haven, CT
Professorship focusing on Environmental Sociology.
University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability • Ann Arbor, MI
Senior faculty position focusing on environmental issues and diversity.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.