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Travis Longcore is a Senior Associate Director and Adjunct Professor at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA. With a Ph.D. in Geography from UCLA, he has authored numerous publications focusing on environmental health, biodiversity conservation in urban settings, and the implications of artificial night lighting on wildlife and human health. His notable research includes developing frameworks for assessing impacts of extreme heat on communities and the ecological consequences of light pollution, which he pioneered as a dedicated research area. Longcore has successfully managed programs that involve undergraduate students in original research projects aimed at real-world environmental challenges. He has received funding from various federal and state agencies and is recognized as a Certified Senior Ecologist and a GIS Professional. An advocate for community engagement, he serves as President of the Los Angeles Audubon Society and has contributed significantly to habitat restoration and native plant nursery operations for coastal dune ecosystems. Longcore is honored as a member of several academic societies and has been acknowledged for his leadership in environmental humanitarian efforts.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.