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Robert B. Powell
Assistant Professor
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Education: B.A. (Interdisciplinary Studies), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.E.M. (Environmental Management), Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Ph.D. (Forestry and Environmental Studies), Yale University
Vita
Bob Powell’s research and outreach program has focused on international park and protected area management with an emphasis on sustainable tourism and biodiversity conservation. As part of his research he has also evaluated experiential education and interpretation programs. Recent projects include working with the International Association of Antarctica Tourism Operators, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association, and more than 30 commercial tourism operators from Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, and the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park, to evaluate nature-based tourism as an informal environmental education tool; and evaluating the efficacy of an environmental education center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Other research includes investigating Fijian support for marine protected areas; and conducting a census of two endangered bird species on South Georgia Island (Antarctica) in an effort to develop management recommendations. Bob’s current research involves evaluating outdoor recreation and ethics training programs occurring on public lands. Finally prior to returning to academics, he worked in over 40 countries as an outdoor educator, adventure travel manager and guide for twenty years.
South Georgia Island (Antarctica)