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Howie Harshaw is a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on outdoor recreation and the human dimensions of natural resource management. Harshaw emphasizes the importance of understanding people's relationships with nature through his work with diverse communities and government organizations. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between social sciences and environmental planning to address conservation issues. Currently, he holds various roles, including being an active member of the UofA Sustainability Council and a reviewer for the UofA Research Ethics Board. Harshaw earned his PhD in Forestry from the University of British Columbia in 2006 and has published extensively in the field. His current projects involve partnerships with organizations like Ducks Unlimited Canada, focusing on enhancing human dimension capacities for wetland and wildlife habitat conservation. Harshaw also teaches courses on community recreation and recreation scholarship, guiding students in exploring the social-political dynamics shaping leisure and resource management. He is a recognized authority in his field, serving on editorial boards and contributing to scholarly discussions on recreation, conservation, and public participation in resource management.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management