Change across the Land: Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century United States Environmental History and Policy

Situated at the intersection of environmental, Indigenous, and political history, this Institute will explore how humans have contributed and adjusted to environmental changes. This long historical context is crucial for understanding what differentiates current emissions-driven climate change from what came before. Drawing on local collections, including those of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and the local environment as a laboratory, Institute faculty will offer a combination of historical content, methodological approaches, and additional professional development opportunities. Participants will develop a teaching-focused project of their choosing, such as a course module, project-based assignment, or syllabus.