A5014034955- Critical Race Theory in Education
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Education Discipline and Inequality
- Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Higher Education Research Studies
- Multilingual Education and Policy
- Latin American and Latino Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Religious and Theological Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Forest Management and Policy
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy
2021-2024
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2021-2024
University of Arizona
2015-2019
Oregon State University
2011-2013
Grasslands play a crucial role in European agriculture and ecology, but are often underutilized due to low-value end-products. The utilisation of late-harvest grass for biochar heat generation on farm-level is being studied as potential negative emissions technology. Technical (energy provision carbon sink), economic (cost vs. benefit), political (regulatory framework) social (SWOT) perspectives evaluated. feasibility has been demonstrated with three different farm-scale technologies the...
Abstract Archetype analysis is a promising approach in sustainability science to identify patterns and explain mechanisms shaping the of social-ecological systems. Although considerable efforts have been devoted developing quality standards methodological advances for archetype analysis, validation remains major challenge. Drawing on insights from two international workshops broader literature validity, we propose framework that identifies describes six dimensions validity: conceptual;...
This qualitative self-study of the mentoring experiences three junior faculty members and their mentor addressed question: How did we negotiate dynamics powerlessness power in our mentor-junior relationships? Using portraiture as methodology, created dialogic word “portraits” to illustrate processes, based on retrospective reviews emails, discussion transcriptions, free-writes. The portraits were examined for patterns relating power, powerlessness, process negotiation that involved race,...
Discourses that supported de jure segregated schools often invoked White innocence in the form of altruistic motivations. These same invocations are found more contemporary school policy discourses. The authors this article argue, based on concept intertextuality discourse, existence schooling policies as vestiges segregation.
In 2010, Arizona passed legislation that attacked ethnic studies in k-12 (kindergarten to 12th grade). Specifically, Mexican American/Raza Studies (MARS) was targeted by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), and, effect, would be eliminated Prohibited Courses; Discipline; Schools Law (Prohibited Courses Law). This study utilizes document and content analysis examine both a letter written SPI calling for elimination MARS, text Law. Framing work within critical race theory,...
New business opportunities based on grassland and green fodder present a promising avenue to realize the transition towards circular sustainable bio-based economy. Yet, such potential remains largely untapped grass-based products businesses remain small niche in global To understand this phenomenon, paper introduces operationalizes model assess innovation readiness built around seven focus areas: technology, manufacturing, business, IPR, customer, team, funding with their own detailed...
The article discusses a legislation that would effectively terminate Mexican American Studies programs in k-12 was passed Arizona 2010. In this article, the author traces how drew from discourses of anti-Americanism and wickedness initiated by state’s superintendent public instruction against larger social antagonistic language regarding ethnics. uses critical discourse analysis (CDA) van Dijk’s notion discourse-power circle, particular, to demonstrate along with legislation, were successful...
Understanding the impacts of immigration legislation on Mexican ethnic students who are citizens United States is needed. This study investigates how passage Arizona’s anti-immigration law, SB 1070, in 2010 bears upon schooling experiences American high school students. Applying Meyer’s Minority Stress Model as theoretical foundation for this work, authors ultimately explore, 1) whether perceived discrimination along with acculturation, racial phenotype, familiarity and stress associated...
Ineffective and oppressive schooling of people color has been obstinate widespread. Disinviting hostile practices often engaged through written oral discourses contribute to this condition. Thus, identifying such becomes imperative reversing these conditions creating equitable schooling. This essay proposes the use critical analysis white innocence as a concept investigate prejudicial practices. Borrowing from legal studies, author analyzing rhetoric its simultaneous opposite, person...
This qualitative study examines Chicanx students' accounts of teachers' (in)activity in classrooms regarding issues racism and whiteness. Contextualised within the Arizona's anti-immigration law SB 1070, it draws from individual interviews, focus groups, observational field notes to describe emotional responses avoidance studying 1070 its related racial/ethnic issues. Findings include that students perceive silence be a function (1) lack experience or (2) desires maintain order. order...
Grasslands cover almost half of the total European agricultural area and are source a wide range public goods services. Yet, their potential to produce innovative bio-based products, such as paper plastic, remains widely untapped. We employ multiple case study approach implement Business Environment Framework by Adamseged Grundmann (2020) on eighteen alternative grass-based businesses investigate interdependencies between these successful business models environments. The subsequent analysis...
Tenure demands for scholarship and publication are increasing, with relatively little research on mentoring junior faculty less to craft journal articles. This qualitative self-study of experiences three members their experienced mentor used portraiture methodology address the question, How did experience, from both mentor’s mentees’ perspective, reshape our thinking understanding article writing process? Portraiture was employed somewhat differently, mentee “painting” each other. Five...
Abstract This study examined discourses used in mission statements from segregated Chicana/o and White schools. The words phrases school produce negatively oriented frames that make transparent low expectations negative attitudes compared to those These become part of a hegemonic milieu produces hostilities the schooling Chicanas/os. I argue schools can contribute creation counter-hegemonic spaces by critically reflecting upon selecting construct optimistic students. Keywords:...
Grasslands, important agricultural land systems, are undergoing significant shifts such as intensification, abandonment, and conversion to alternative uses in Europe, leading biodiversity loss. Despite major efforts, the European Union´s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been unable halt decline of grasslands appropriately adjust management intensity because implemented policies have not considered heterogeneity grassland systems. However, accounting for this is essential increase...