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Emily Matthews Luxon is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, specializing in politics, policy, and the discourses surrounding environmental food systems. She is the author of multiple articles focused on political behavior and the strategic responses of advocacy organizations in the context of environmental transparency and policymaking processes. Her current research explores political discourses related to climate change policy, specifically the application of sewage sludge fertilizer on agricultural land. Luxon is dedicated to teaching and uses innovative pedagogical strategies such as 'ungrading' in her courses, including those on environmental food politics. Additionally, she is an affiliate faculty member in the Master of Public Administration and Policy program as well as the Women and Gender Studies programs. Luxon directs the Food Studies Certificate program and serves as the president of the UM-Dearborn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and has received recognition for her distinguished teaching.
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