Dr. Kathryn De Master

Biography

Kathryn De Master is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management at the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic career is focused on the intersection of agriculture, environment, and rural conservation development. Kathryn's research expertise includes agri-food systems and political ecology, emphasizing the sociological aspects of these fields. She integrates complex socio-environmental dynamics into her scholarship to address critical issues in sustainability and resource management. De Master's teaching assignments include oversee individual research projects in the Environmental Science, Policy & Management department, allowing students to explore practical applications of their studies in real-world contexts. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the societal impacts of agricultural practices and environmental policies.

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