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Episode 4.6: Becoming an Ecopolitical Researcher

Episode 4.6: Becoming an Ecopolitical Researcher

Update: 2025-05-22

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In this episode, host Peter Andrée sits down with two doctoral students and a postdoc on the path to becoming ecopolitical researchers: Devon Cantwell-Chavez, Kaleigh McIntosh, and Obed Asamoah. They talk about their unique projects, how they came to pursue this work, and unexpected lessons learned in graduate school. This episode explores the importance of relationships, humility, and a commitment to social and environmental justice for anyone seeking to become an ecopolitical researcher.

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Episode 4.6: Becoming an Ecopolitical Researcher

Episode 4.6: Becoming an Ecopolitical Researcher

Peter Andrée and Ryan Katz-Rosene