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Tyler Cornelius


Teaching Assistant Professor

University Honors

Dr. Tyler Cornelius is an environmental and cultural historian who works on environmental justice issues in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  He has teaching and research interests in food systems, regenerative agriculture, climate activism, and water pollution (focused more specifically on per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in drinking water).  At PSU Dr. Cornelius teaches a range of classes in the University Honors College that are broadly focused on the environmental humanities and undergraduate research / writing.

Education
  • M.A.
    University of Michigan
  • B.A.
    Western Washington University
  • Ph. D.
    University of Michigan