Dr. Gary Evans

Biography

Gary Evans is the Elizabeth Lee Vincent Professor of Human Centered Design at Cornell University. As an environmental developmental psychologist, his research focuses on how the physical environment impacts human health, particularly in children. His specific areas of expertise include childhood poverty, children's environments—such as housing, schools, and playgrounds—and the cumulative risks associated with child development. Evans has authored over 350 scholarly articles and book chapters and five books. His current research investigates the relationship between children's environments and childhood poverty, aiming to understand the development of environmental attitudes and behaviors in children. He is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including an honorary doctorate from Stockholm University, and he has served as a Guggenheim Fellow. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology and holds a post-doctoral qualification in Psychoneuroendocrinology. He is actively involved in various advisory roles related to child development and poverty issues.

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