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James Nugent is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the intersection of social movements and environmental issues. His research focuses on the 'green' economy and involves community-based, action-oriented studies that analyze the coalitions formed between environmental, labour, and social justice groups. These efforts aim to shape policies regarding climate change and urban economic renewal. Through a labor geography lens, he examines the complexities of social movements, employment, racism, gender oppression, and socio-ecological processes within urban spaces. James is passionate about teaching topics such as urban planning, environmental economics, and effective communication, utilizing problem-based inquiry methods and service-based learning to engage students with real-world issues. He is committed to future projects that explore the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through a 'living labs' model that actively involves student participation.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.