Dr. Robert Summers

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Robert Summers is the Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as the Admin Academic Director of Sustainability within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences. His scholarly work focuses on the interplay between collective action and cultural institutions, with a special emphasis on environmental governance and policy. Dr. Summers addresses critical issues such as rural water supply in Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to enhance community development through social capital and effective local institutions. His insights bridge applied and theoretical foundations, making him a prominent figure in sustainability discussions within an academic context.

Research Interests

Courses

PLAN 495 - Planning Studio PLAN 505B - Master's Major Project PLAN 506 - Master's Planning Internship SUST 201 - Introduction to Sustainability SUST 410 - Directed Study in Sustainability SUST 501 - Foundations of Sustainability

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management