Dr. Timmons Roberts

Professor

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Biography

Timmons Roberts is the Ittleson Professor of Environmental Studies at Brown University and the Executive Director of the Climate Social Science Network. He has held positions as a professor at various esteemed institutions including the College of William and Mary, and Tulane University, where he directed environmental science policy programs. His academic journey includes a B.A. in Biology from Kenyon College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins University in Sociology, focusing on Comparative International Development. His research primarily investigates the political dimensions of climate change, analyzing social drivers of action and inaction within this global crisis. Roberts has co-authored and edited sixteen books, in addition to contributing over a hundred articles and book chapters across various publications. He actively engages with a wide array of stakeholders, including local and international NGOs, driving efforts to influence climate policy effectively. He leads impactful research through the Climate Development Lab at Brown University, which collaborates with research institutions and governmental bodies to address climate change.

Research Interests

Experience

Ittleson Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Ittleson Professor of Environmental Studies focusing on climate change policy and sociology.

Director

— Present

Climate Social Science Network • Providence, RI

Executive Director overseeing research on climate change and social sciences.

Awards

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Frederick H. Buttel Award

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Green University

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics