Dr. Leslie Acton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leslie D Acton is an Associate Teaching Professor at Brown University in the Department of Environment and Society. She holds a PhD in Marine Science and Conservation and a Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. Acton is trained as a human geographer, and her research examines ocean policy—focusing on the negotiated impacts it has on stakeholders and communities. She is committed to fostering effective governance of ocean resources and plays a significant role in various teaching and research initiatives aimed at addressing environmental change and promoting resilience in marine ecosystems.

Research Interests

Marine Science Ocean Policy Environmental Management Political Ecology

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

Engaged in teaching and research focusing on marine science and environmental studies.

Courses

ENVS 0110 - Humans, Nature, Environment: Addressing Environmental Change in the 21st Century ENVS 0715 - Political Ecology ENVS 0717 - Ocean Resilience: Ecology, Management, Politics ENVS 0718 - People and Oceans: Inhabit Inhibit Blue Planet ENVS 1805 - Ocean Governance Policy

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
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  • GRE Scores
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics